Police arrest KMSS picketers trying to block Mizoram bound freight train in Hailakandi

Nov. 10: Police in Hailakandi has arrested 21 picketers of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti for blocking the movement of a freight bound train to Mizoram at Muhammadpur Railway Station under Lala Police Station on Tuesday.

Superintendent of Police, Hailakandi, Pabindra Kumar Nath said the picketers of KMSS were arrested after they put barricades on the railway tracks to stop the movement of Mizoram bound goods train in protest against alleged aggression by Mizoram.

Following this incident, Mizoram Chief Minister, Zoramthanga brought the matter to the notice of PMO, MHO, Railway Minister and Chief Minister, Assam saying ‘futile action by miscreants, least needed at times like this; while the Central Government’s diplomatic approach slowly unfurls peace to both the states.’