• Assam: Youth overtakes CM Sarma’s convoy in Guwahati, detained

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    Assam: Youth overtakes CM Sarma’s convoy in Guwahati, detained

    Notably, the accused has been identified as Narayan Sarkar and he was arrested by the traffic police after a vehicle inspection.


    Digital Desk: A youth has been detained by the Jalukbari Police for allegedly overtaking Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's convoy on Saturday night (June 5).


    According to reports, a youth riding a two-wheeler registered with the number AS 01E Y 7674), overtook the chief minister's convoy in the Maligaon area of Guwahati.


    Notably, the accused has been identified as Narayan Sarkar. He was arrested by the traffic police after a vehicle inspection.


    Moreover, the police seized the two-wheeler.


    It may be mentioned that the Assam Cabinet decided in January of this year to decrease the number of cars in the Chief Minister's convoy while traveling within the Guwahati Metropolitan Area to six. The Chief Minister's convoy will consist of 12 cars, excluding the escort and pilot cars, when traveling to other areas or districts. Traffic will not be disrupted ahead of time during CM's road trip, although it may be paused for up to two minutes if necessary.