Stranded passengers at Dibrugarh airport evacuated in phased manner, says civil aviation ministry

New Delhi, Dec 12 () The civil aviation ministry on Thursday said movement of passengers at Dibrugarh airport in Assam has been disrupted due to blockage of road transportation to and from the aerodrome.
The stranded passengers have been evacuated in a phased manner, the ministry said in a series of tweets.

“In consultation with stakeholders, air operations to and from the airport shall resume as soon as the situation improves,” it said.

On Thursday, airlines cancelled flights to various places in Assam, which are witnessing unrest due to protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB).