Karbi Anglong: In a sharp rebuke that has raised serious concerns over law and order preparedness in Karbi Anglong, Lok Sabha MP Amarsing Tisso on Sunday criticised the complete absence of senior district administration and Assam Police officials during the special flagging-off ceremony of the Dibrugarh–Gomtinagar–Dibrugarh Amrit Bharat Express at Diphu Railway Station.
The event, part of a major national initiative and virtually graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, drew thousands of enthusiastic locals and passengers to the station. However, the MP from the Diphu constituency expressed deep disappointment over what he termed a glaring lapse in coordination and security arrangements by the authorities entrusted with public safety.
Speaking to the media after the ceremony, Tisso pointed out that not a single magistrate or senior Assam Police officer was present to manage the crowd. He said that the responsibility of handling the massive gathering fell on a limited number of Government Railway Police (GRP) and railway police personnel, even as regular train movements continued near platform number two where thousands had assembled.
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Describing the situation as “extremely risky and avoidable,” the MP stressed that programmes of national importance—especially those linked to the Prime Minister’s vision and aimed at improving connectivity in the Northeast—deserve meticulous planning, adequate deployment of resources, and senior-level supervision. “This is not merely a matter of protocol, but of public safety,” Tisso remarked, warning that large crowds near active railway tracks without proper magisterial oversight could easily lead to chaos and endanger lives. He demanded an explanation from the district administration and police for their absence at such a high-profile event.
The controversy comes even as the new Amrit Bharat Express service is being hailed as a significant boost to connectivity between Assam and Uttar Pradesh, with Diphu among its key stops. Critics say the incident reflects poorly on local governance and undermines the spirit of developmental initiatives meant to benefit the region.
