Meghalaya guarantees the safety of Assam's oil carriers

Transporters carrying petroleum from Assam have received assurances of safety from the Meghalayan authorities.

Pravin Bakshi, the director of food, civil supplies, and consumer affairs for Meghalaya, wrote to the Assam Petroleum Mazdoor Union on Thursday to ensure safety and security during the delivery of oil and gasoline to the state.

When truck drivers were allegedly being targeted by criminals, the Assam Petroleum Mazdoor Union threatened to stop the transport of petroleum products to Meghalaya.

Following the shooting incident at Mukroh, which left six people dead, including five Meghalayans, miscreants in Meghalaya allegedly targeted truck drivers from Assam. Notably, all Meghalayan districts' deputy commissioners and SPs have been told to take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety and security of vehicles used to transport petroleum.

In order to ensure the smooth movement of tankers and trucks carrying essential commodities, Meghalaya's director of food, civil supplies, and consumer affairs, Pravin Bakshi, also requested that arrangements be made for patrolling and providing police escort wherever it is deemed necessary.