Close weight bridge: AMRTDMWU
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 29 2019:
Demanding immediate closure of the newly constructed weight bridge at Golarthol, Jiribam, the All Manipur Road Transport Drivers and Motor Workers Union has also urged for an immediate stop to the alleged forceful collection of money from drivers for using the weight bridge under the protection of armed State forces.
Speaking to media persons at a location in Imphal, the union's general secretary M Anil appealed to all the drivers and transporters not to support the existence of the said weight bridge and the collection of money for using the said bridge by HITOWO.
Anil then alleged that the order prohibiting the passage of vehicles weighing more than 24 tonne at Barak and Makru bridges is the result of collaboration between the said organisation (HITOWO) and NHIDCL and Highways Administration.
Demanding the immediate shifting of the said weight bridge to another State, he claimed that TDC and the union do not deal in cement or iron/steel but they stand for the drivers and transporters who are bringing in much needed supplies for the State and its' people.