Assam's Emergency Healthcare Crisis: 800 Ambulances Halted as Drivers Strike for Fair Wages and Job Security

Dec 04, 2025 08:02 pm CST

Thousands of 108 Mrityunjoy ambulance employees in Assam have launched an indefinite strike, leaving nearly 800 ambulances off the road. The workers are demanding job regularization, fair wages, and payment of overtime dues after 17 years of service. Despite government claims of alternative arrangements, the strike continues to significantly impact the state's emergency medical response system.