Tension erupts again in Assam's Lailapur after locals attack Mizoram-bound vehicles

Locals in Lailapur, which lies along the interstate border in Assam's Cachar district, attacked several Mizoram-bound trucks carrying goods, fuel and medicines on Saturday.

Days after the violent clashes along the Assam-Mizoram border in the Cachar district, tension erupted there again on Saturday after several Mizoram-bound vehicles were attacked. The incident took place at a time when two Assam Cabinet ministers were present in the region. As desired by our Hon’ble CM Dr. @himantabiswa ji, I along with Hon’ble Minister @ParimalSuklaba1, @dccachar & SP @cacharpolice are stationed at Lailapur since last 4hours to ensure smooth movement of goods & transportation from Assam to Mizoram. @ZoramthangaCM @Lalchamliana12 pic.twitter.com/TxY3vjJc1b According to the reports, ministers Ashok Singhal and Parimal Suklabaidya were in Lailapur, which lies along the interstate border in Assam's Cachar district, when a mob attacked the trucks heading towards Mizoram. The ministers held meeting with the representatives of local organisations to discuss ways of convincing the general people to lift the "unofficial" economic blockade against Mizoram.