Compulsory COnvoy System to be withdrawn in Tripura

State government of Tripura, India has decided to withdraw compulsory security convoy system.

Following a review of threat perception, Tripura government has decided to withdraw the 16-year-old compulsory security convoy system for vehicles passing through the Assam-Agartala National Highway.

The compulsory escort system of moving vehicles in convoy was introduced in 1993 post the militant attacks. The system was considered to be the lifeline of the state.