“We will soon sit and discuss together. Meghalaya govt has proposed for a meeting.

Discussions are underway at the level of the Chief Secretaries and the DGPs of both states,” said Assam Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora on Friday. Bora termed the violence “unexpected and unfortunate” and said both state governments are in constant touch to ensure the safety of affected travellers.

“In the name of a rally, an unexpected and unfortunate incident happened in Shillong on Wednesday, resulting in damage to several vehicles belonging to Assam and Meghalaya. Many people, including children travelling in those vehicles, sustained injuries,” he said.

Bora said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had spoken to his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K. Sangma and stressed the need for a sensitive review of the situation.

“The Chief Minister is seriously concerned. He has emphasised the safety of people stranded in Meghalaya and the need for a return to normalcy” he added.

Highlighting the longstanding relationship between the two states, Bora said several border issues had been resolved through dialogue while others remained under discussion. Assam Transport Minister Charan Boro also expressed concern over the incident.

“All tourists visiting Meghalaya pass through Assam, which benefits both states. At such a time, incidents like these are unfortunate,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) strongly condemned the attacks and demanded action against those responsible. AJYCP president Palash Changmai alleged that the Meghalaya government had failed to respond adequately to the situation and demanded a formal apology and compensation for those affected.

“We strongly condemn the violent attacks on Assam visitors, cab drivers and their vehicles in Meghalaya. We demand that the Meghalaya government immediately apologise to the people of Assam and ensure full compensation for all losses and damages caused to vehicles,” he said.

Changmai also urged authorities to bar the KSU from holding any future organisational programmes in Assam. The statements came as protests entered a second day at Jorabat on Friday, where demonstrators continued blocking vehicles bearing Meghalaya registration numbers and staged highway protests demanding accountability for the attacks.