AMDWA condemns NH 'extortion'
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 09 2015:
All Manipur Drivers' Welfare Association (AMDWA) has condemned the alleged act of extorting money from the truck drivers by police personnel at Mao Gate.
Talking to media persons here on Monday, some truck drivers plying along the National Highway (NH) - 2 (Imphal-Dimapur Road) alleged that the police personnel posted at Mao Gate often charge Rs.450 from every loaded truck heading towards Imphal.
The drivers and handymen are harassed and assaulted by the police if the amount is not given.
The Imphal-Dimapur route has become quite terrifying to the drivers and handymen owing to such illegal activity of the police personnel.
The drivers further appealed to all concerned to take up stringent measures to stop such illegal activity and ensure their safety along this vulnerable highway.