Meghalaya: BJP questions allocation of work to "controversial" company in Tura

Guwahati: Meghalaya BJP leader and MDC Bernard N Marak, has raised concerns regarding the allocation of work to ARSS Infrastructure Projects in Garo Hills terming it to be tainted.

He raised the concerns following a recent incident involving one of the company's dumper trucks injuring a young boy.

Also Read: Assam: Massive quantity of liquor seized in Guwahati

Marak has written to the Chief Minister seeking clarification on why ARSS, previously removed from the Shillong-Dawki road project due to poor performance and safety concerns, has been assigned work in a different region.

Also Read: Assam Congress issues show cause notice to MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal

He stated that ARSS's history of accidents in Garo Hills, including the tragic loss of lives and injuries caused by their vehicles.

Marak labelled ARSS as a "tainted" company and called for immediate action, including punishment for those responsible for accidents and a temporary suspension of the company's operations, particularly their truck usage in Tura during daylight hours.