A delayed vehicle recovery on the Nagaon–Naltali State Highway on June 20 sparked public outrage after an accident-hit vehicle in Bhakatgaon under Rupahihat was removed only hours after the mishap, causing major traffic disruption on the busy route. Locals said the vehicle had been involved in a morning accident and remained at the roadside for much of the day before recovery operations began in the evening.
Residents and commuters reported that the late removal created long queues along the highway and brought traffic to a near standstill. Authorities’ recovery work reportedly forced vehicles to wait, with movement on the state highway affected for nearly an hour while the operation was carried out.
Several eyewitnesses said ambulances carrying patients were among those left stranded, heightening public anger and concern over the handling of the situation. Travellers and local people questioned why the recovery was scheduled during peak hours rather than at night or during off-peak periods to reduce disruption.
Commuters criticised the planning and coordination of the recovery operation, saying that the manner in which the vehicle was removed — effectively halting traffic — caused unnecessary inconvenience to road users. Many called the response poorly timed and inadequately communicated.
The incident prompted widespread calls for improved traffic management and clearer protocols for vehicle recovery on major roads. Locals urged authorities to adopt better coordination, timely towing services and temporary diversions to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
For now, residents and road users say they expect faster, more organised responses to accidents so that essential services and daily commuters are not left stranded during recovery operations.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/video/traffic-chaos-on-assams-rupahihat-road-as-accident-hit-vehicle-removed-hours-later-locals-question-police-response-1411559-2026-06-20?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-06-20 21:34:00
