Source: The Sangai Express / Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, May 19 2010:
Demanding an apology over the alleged assault of their drivers and damaging some of its vehicles yesterday in a fracas that allegedly ensued at Kanglapat parking and Hotel Excellency, ALTOS, popularly known as the Winger Services today served an ultimatum to Imphal-Churachandpur Bus Owners and Workers Association.
The All Lamka Taxi Owners Association, ALTOS in short, alleged that the line bus owners and workers have 'put their hands' on the former's men and machine at the Government allotted parking site.
As the ALTOS have taken yesterday's incident as well as the frequent disturbances caused by line buses seriously, all down-line buses will be barred from entering Churachandpur district with effect from 21 May, 2010, said the association.
The restriction will be effective until and unless the line bus owners and workers association 'apologies and admit their mistakes' as per the tribal customary law, it added.
KSO calls off proposed strike : The KSO Churachandpur yesterday called off the proposed strike if the district administration fails to apprehend the individuals involved in the physical assault of Peter H Mate, president of the KSO Ghqtrs.
The decision in this regard was taken on the personal request of Peter himself and due to 'the grim situation' that is besieging the state, said Paokai Haokip.
"This mature decision should not be interpreted as a sign of weakness," it said.