Mizoram seeks Centre's intervention after 'halt of minister's convoy' by Assam Rifle

Aizawl: The Mizoram government will seek the Centre's intervention into the alleged halting of a minister's car and convoy by Assam Rifles, a minister said on Monday. 

Chief minister Lalduhoma, who is now camping in Delhi, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah and discuss the matter with them, the minister said. 

State Power and Electricity Minister F. Rodingliana had earlier alleged that his convoy was intercepted multiple times by Assam Rifles during his tour to his constituency in Saitual and Champhai districts between October 12 and October 17.

He claimed that Assam Rifles personnel halted his car and convoy and asked his name three times despite telling them he is a minister, showing the minister's designation plate and displaying the national flag on his car.

Assam Rifles denied the allegations and claimed that the minister's convoy voluntarily stopped on its own at a location where routine checks were being conducted and that they had given clear passage according to standard procedures.

It said that  the allegations were baseless, malicious and an attempt to distort the image of the country's oldest paramilitary force.

Meanwhile, home minister K. Sapdanga issued a statement saying the meeting of ministers held on Monday blamed and termed the incident "unfortunate."

The ministers also extended solidarity to Rodingliana, it said. 

The statement further said that Lalduhoma will discuss certain issues, including the alleged halt on the minister's convoy, with Assam Rifles director general in New Delhi.