Rail blockade called off in Chapormukh
Various local organizations on Saturday called off the rail blockade at Chapormukh scheduled at Raha demanding AAIMS in Nagaon district.
Local leaders told Assam Times that they decided to withdraw the proposed blockade in view of the assurance from the Deputy Commissioner that he would take up the issue with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
Many local organizations scheduled the rail blockade in Raha on Saturday to intensify the demand. They include AASU, Bikers' Association, KMSS.
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