A standoff between Meghalaya and Assam taxi operators has entered its second day, resulting in a complete blockade of the vital Guwahati-Shillong road and leaving hundreds of tourists and students stranded.
The unrest follows violent clashes during a KSU rally in Shillong, where reports of arson and petrol bomb attacks have been confirmed, though no injuries were reported in the latest incidents.
Local authorities are struggling to restore order as commercial vehicle drivers refuse to resume services until their safety demands are addressed, further jeopardizing travel plans across the border region.