In Brief
- Hundreds stranded as Assam cab drivers block highway to protest Shillong violence.
- The violence was triggered during a “black-flag” motorcycle rally by the Khasi Students’ Union.
- Shillong experienced unrest following the KSU protest rally.
- Protest highlights tensions between communities and impacts regional transport.
Assam cab drivers blocked a major highway, leaving hundreds stranded, to protest against recent violence in Shillong. The unrest erupted when the influential Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) held a “black-flag” motorcycle rally, an act which sparked tensions in the area.
The rally was organized by the KSU, a prominent student organization, and the subsequent violence has disrupted daily life and local transport routes. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the blockade by cab drivers affects connectivity and movement in the region.
The protest by Assam cab drivers reflects broader community concerns following the disturbance in Shillong. Officials have yet to provide detailed statements on the resolution of both the violence and the highway blockade. This development underscores ongoing ethnic and regional sensitivities impacting local peace and order.
