“Over the last 100 days, the Umiam-Jorabat Expressway, connecting Guwahati and Shillong, has witnessed 25 fatalities due to speeding and drunk driving, highlighting an urgent need for stricter traffic regulations. Authorities are calling for enhanced road safety measures on this accident-prone stretch. Earlier this year, a vehicle carrying domestic gas cylinders caught fire near Jorabat due to mechanical failure, causing significant highway congestion, though no casualties were reported.”
“Assam Police successfully intercepted five individuals attempting to illegally enter India from Bangladesh, emphasizing their vigilance in border security. The suspects were deported after verification, as part of the state’s zero-tolerance policy towards illegal immigration. Increased border surveillance and community cooperation are being prioritized to prevent future crossings and safeguard national security.
“The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will introduce a GPS-based toll system from May 1, progressively replacing the current FASTag system, as announced by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. This new system will use India’s indigenous Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to charge users based on the distance traveled on toll roads. The toll amount will be automatically deducted from a linked digital wallet, eliminating toll booths, reducing congestion, and enhancing travel efficiency.”
Assam Rifles conducted a medical camp on April 17, 2025, in Ningshingkhul village, Jiribam, providing consultations, medicines, and awareness sessions to over 70 villagers, reinforcing their commitment to community healthcare and rural outreach.
A shocking incident at Choudhury Eye Clinic in Silchar has stirred public outrage after a senior ophthalmologist was booked for allegedly assaulting a 2-year-old child during treatment. The incident, caught on video and shared by the mother, has gone viral, prompting swift police action and raising serious concerns over child safety and medical ethics in private healthcare facilities.
In Assam, innovative measures have been implemented to safeguard endangered species. A specialized overhead bridge in Jorhat now allows Hoolock Gibbons to safely cross railway tracks, mitigating risks from high-speed trains and electrification wires. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to expand similar structures across the state to protect local fauna and biodiversity.
Additionally, earlier this year, four loop bridges were installed in Bongaigaon district for Golden Langurs to safely cross busy roadways, addressing threats posed by infrastructure. These bridges act as wildlife corridors, enabling primates to move freely while avoiding dangerous encounters with vehicles.
A fatal accident occurred during MGNREGA works in Tripura’s Nailahabari, resulting in the tragic loss of two lives—Robert Malsom, 22, and Juhirani Malsom. Two others, Suryasa Malsom and Jagatbhakta Malsom, remain critically injured. The incident highlights concerns about worker safety in rural development projects. Additionally, a similar tragedy months ago in Guwahati saw three laborers severely injured during a drainage project when an old wall collapsed.
Police in Tamarhat, Assam, seized suspected brown sugar and apprehended a 30-year-old individual, Mofijul Hoque, during a raid on a computer stall in Satseura. A total of 7.86 grams of the substance was recovered in six plastic containers. The operation was conducted based on reliable intelligence, involving multiple officers from different stations. Authorities have sent the seized material for forensic examination and are investigating links to broader drug networks. This action forms part of Assam’s efforts to curb illegal narcotics and ensure public safety.
In a significant move to bolster peace and cooperation, Assam Rifles held a constructive dialogue with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Jiribam and Tamenglong districts on 14 April 2025. The interaction, conducted in Kadamtala, Borobekra, Nungba, and Kaimai, aimed at addressing security concerns and community welfare issues through mutual understanding and collaboration.
In a major success against trans-border crime, Bordermen of 66 Bn BSF under BSF Guwahati Frontier, in a joint operation with Assam Police, apprehended an Indian smuggler with Fake Indian Currency of denomination Rs 95,000 in Dhubri district, Assam,”
Barak Bolchhe!
