Meghalaya: Major Slump In Hotel Bookings After Assam Vehicles Stopped
The North-eastern state of Meghalaya which is known for its tourism footfall, is facing trouble times.
10 person have been arrested in Meghalaya for stopping tourists from Assam from entering state, this incident has triggered 30 percent slump in hotel booking. This came days after four first information reports were filed against various groups in connection with the alleged assault of migrant labourers who were checked for "work permits".
On Friday, members of the Hynniewtrep National Youth Federation had set up a "check-point" at Umtyngngar, about 20 kilometres from the state capital Shillong. They prevented vehicles bearing Assam registration plates from travelling to the popular tourist destinations of Sohra and Dawki.
The trouble that has been have been brewing for sometime.
The Khasi Students' Union had on July 9 checked migrant labourers for "work permits" amid its renewed calls for the implementation of an Inner Line Permit in Meghalaya.
