Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 05:
A meeting of the Inter-State Bus Association held at Hotel Imphal today has resolved to continue with the ongoing suspension of inter-State bus service.
Inter-State bus service along NH 39 was suspended since May 3 because of unaffordable monetary demands made at different check-posts and by numerous UG groups.
During the meeting, it was agreed to suspend tourist bus service until all the monetary demands from UG groups and the 'taxes' being levied at different check-posts are withdrawn.
Even as a joint meeting with civil society representatives was convened today to discuss the unfolding situation following suspension of inter-state bus service, the meeting has been deferred to another date as attendance from civil society representatives was poor.
On the other hand, because of the 120 hours economic blockade being imposed by ATSUM on national highways, a large number of loaded vehicles are being stranded on the highways unable to reach Imphal.
In case there is no positive response from the side of the State Government, there is much likelihood to extend the ongoing economic indefinitely.