State, Central forces team up to facilitate safe vehicular movement along NH-37
Source: The Sangai Express / PIB
Imphal, May 21 2023:
The Indian Army and Assam Rifles in conjunction with the State Government, Manipur Police and CAPFs have been working in close coordination and utmost synergy to assure protection to vehicles carrying essential goods to and from Imphal via NH 37 known as "The Lifeline of Manipur" .
It may be noted that during the ongoing tension in Manipur, supplies to Imphal Valley were cut off due to road blocks and consequent fear amongst transporters.
As a result, the stock of essential supplies in the State was dwindling and beginning to reach critical levels which resulted in planning movement of goods trucks through NH-37, a statement from Press Information Bureau (Defence Wing) has shared.
Preventative area domination patrols of Army, Assam Rifles and Quick Reaction Teams operating from company operating bases located astride NH-37, aerial surveillance using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Cheetah helicopters, companies of CRPF, Manipur Police personnel from five police stations and persons from India Reserve Battalion have been tasked to ensure security of civilian vehicles plying on NH-37 at any given point of time while the movement of vehicles is being undertaken.
Further, to guarantee dedicated security, the civilian vehicles are also accompanied by Quick Reaction Teams of Manipur Police and CRPF.
Vehicular movement on NH-37 which commenced with effect from 15 May is a result of tedious planning and synergy at the grassroot level.
Security forces remain committed to restore complete normalcy, the statement added.