Stories
Assam CM apologizes after ambulance stopped for convoy, orders inquiry
M
Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 10:46
Assam CM apologizes after ambulance stopped for convoy, orders inquiry
- •Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma apologized after an ambulance carrying a patient was halted for his convoy in Silchar.
- •Sarma stated that no Chief Minister's passage should take precedence over urgent medical care and called the incident "unacceptable."
- •He ordered an inquiry into why his directives regarding VIP movement not disrupting ordinary citizens were not followed.
- •The Chief Minister emphasized that officials responsible will face firm action and warned of strict consequences for future violations.
- •The incident occurred while Sarma was in Silchar campaigning for the upcoming municipal polls.
Key Questions Answered
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma apologised because an ambulance carrying a patient was stopped in Silchar to make way for his convoy, which he stated is entirely unacceptable.
The Chief Minister ordered an official inquiry into why his clear directives regarding VIP movement not disrupting ordinary citizens were not followed, warning that violators will face strict consequences.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was visiting Silchar to campaign for the upcoming October 3 municipal polls in the Barak Valley's leading city.
