Assam and Meghalaya have agreed to complete the evacuation of stranded Assam-bound passengers and vehicles from Meghalaya within 48 hours, while setting up joint mechanisms to prevent further escalation following the August 19 violence in Shillong.
The decision was taken at a joint meeting of the two governments at the Koinadhara State Guest House on Saturday, led by Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister S Dhar and Assam Minister Atul Bora, along with senior officials from both states.
The meeting, which lasted more than three hours, also saw Meghalaya assure Assam that strong action would be taken against those involved in the August 19 violence.
