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Assam CM Himanta says no chief minister's convoy should halt ambulance in Silchar
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 07:32 AM
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned the halting of an ambulance in Silchar, asserting that a chief minister’s convoy must never be prioritized over a human life.
An ambulance transporting a patient was reportedly stopped in Silchar when a convoy led by the chief minister passed through the area, causing a delay in emergency care. The incident sparked immediate criticism from local residents and health officials, who highlighted the potential risk to the patient’s life.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the controversy, stating that "no chief minister's passage should ever take precedence over a life." He emphasized that government officials must ensure that emergency services are never obstructed, regardless of the circumstances.
State authorities have been asked to review traffic management protocols for official convoys to prevent similar occurrences. The administration affirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health and pledged to take corrective measures to avoid any future hindrance to emergency vehicles.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the controversy, stating that "no chief minister's passage should ever take precedence over a life." He emphasized that government officials must ensure that emergency services are never obstructed, regardless of the circumstances.
State authorities have been asked to review traffic management protocols for official convoys to prevent similar occurrences. The administration affirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health and pledged to take corrective measures to avoid any future hindrance to emergency vehicles.