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Assam CM apologises after convoy blocks ambulance on Silchar road
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 12:16 AM
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued an apology after his motorcade halted an ambulance on a Silchar street, prompting criticism.
The chief minister's convoy stopped an ambulance that was en route to a medical emergency in Silchar, Assam. The blockage caused a delay in the ambulance reaching the patient, drawing sharp criticism from local residents and health officials.
Public reaction was swift, with many describing the incident as "unacceptable" and calling for accountability. In response, the chief minister released a statement expressing regret for the disruption caused by his motorcade.
Himanta Biswa Sarma said the stoppage was unintentional and pledged that his security team would be instructed to give priority to emergency vehicles in the future, aiming to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
The episode underscores ongoing concerns about the treatment of emergency services on Indian roads, especially when high‑profile officials are involved.
Public reaction was swift, with many describing the incident as "unacceptable" and calling for accountability. In response, the chief minister released a statement expressing regret for the disruption caused by his motorcade.
Himanta Biswa Sarma said the stoppage was unintentional and pledged that his security team would be instructed to give priority to emergency vehicles in the future, aiming to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
The episode underscores ongoing concerns about the treatment of emergency services on Indian roads, especially when high‑profile officials are involved.