Assam: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed the state police to take swift action against a cab driver accused of harassing senior journalist Maini Mahanta in Guwahati on the evening of December 29.
Mahanta, the editor of Nandini Magazine, recounted the distressing incident, which unfolded as she was returning home from an event in Panjabari. The journalist was traveling from Kalakshetra to her residence when a disagreement over a request to turn on the air conditioning, made due to her dust allergy, escalated into a troubling confrontation.
According to Mahanta, the driver responded aggressively, verbally abusing her and eventually forcing her out of the vehicle in a dark and unsafe area. Left stranded, she called her husband for assistance and promptly alerted the police.
Sharing her ordeal on X (formerly Twitter), Mahanta described the driver’s hostile behavior, which included physical intimidation and threats. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with calls for stricter measures to ensure passenger safety in the city.
Responding to the incident, Chief Minister Sarma assured swift action, underscoring his administration’s commitment to upholding safety and dignity for all citizens. Police are currently investigating the case and pursuing appropriate action against the accused.
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