Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has apologised and ordered an investigation after an ambulance was stopped to make way for his convoy in Silchar . Sarma termed the incident ‘unacceptable’ as he apologised to the patient and their family.
“I have asked the concerned officials to take firm action against those responsible and to constitute an inquiry. Let this be a clear warning: the directives on the CM’s convoy shall be enforced in letter and spirit.
“It is once again emphasised that under no circumstances should the movement of ambulances or other emergency vehicles be impeded on account of VIP carcade arrangements,” it said. The order further said that traffic regulation during VIP movement must be managed to ensure no delay or obstruction is caused to emergency vehicles, and the carcade may be paused, if required, to facilitate their immediate passage.
The order stated that clear instructions had been earlier issued to all DCs and SSPs to ensure that ambulances, fire tenders and other emergency vehicles are not obstructed during the passage of VIP carcade. Anyone found violating it will face strict consequences,” the Assam CM wrote in a post on X on Wednesday. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had apologised on Wednesday to a patient and his family, after the ambulance carrying them was stopped to make way for his convoy in Silchar, following which four police personnel were suspended for alleged negligence of duty.
