ES Reporter 

ITANAGAR, Sep 9: The Assam Transport Union has initiated a blockade against Arunachal Pradesh-bound vehicles in protest against alleged attacks on Assam drivers by locals in various areas of Arunachal. Videos circulating on social media show that several Arunachal-bound vehicles, particularly near Silapathar in Assam, were forced to return.
In one video, a protester is heard instructing a bus driver and passengers to turn back, saying, “Many drivers have been assaulted by locals in Arunachal, so we have resorted to this protest.” This blockade comes as a reaction to increasing reports of violence against Assam drivers, prompting the transport organization to take action, added the person in video.
Earlier, an executive member of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Transport Federation (APPTF) appealed to the Assam transport unions to call off the protest. He informed that a meeting has been convened to resolve the issue amicably and stressed the importance of maintaining harmony between the two states.
When contacted, Superintendent of Police (SP) Itanagar Capital Complex, Rohit Rajbir Singh, confirmed that he had reached out to Assam police officials to ensure the safety of commuters and avoid any further incidents.
The protest follows a recent tragic incident in which an individual from Assam was reportedly kidnapped from the Subansiri area and allegedly murdered in Daporijo, Arunachal Pradesh. The incident has triggered strong reactions, leading to the current unrest between the neighbouring states.  Daporijo police has already arrested 9 people in connection with the alleged murder incident.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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