Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 01 2009:
Over 60 loaded trucks proceeding Imphal with security escorts on the NH-39 caused damage in stoning by the blockade supporters late last night, police report said Saturday.
A total 171 loaded trucks along with 20 oil tankers stranded at Khuzuma of Nagaland bordering with Manipur proceeded Imphal with escort provided by the personnel of the 2nd Manipur Rifles under the supervision of its assistant commandant last night.
On the way towards Imphal, while crossing the stretch from Tadubi to Senapati, truckers faced heavy stoning from the blockade supporters.
In the stoning windshields of as many as 60 trucks shattered.
However, there were no reports of causing injuries to any of the truckers during the stoning.
Twin economic blockade have been disturbing in the normal passage of the good carrying trucks in the last around one month.
The blockade is being imposing on the highways in the state by two students body, All Manipur Tribal Students' Union (ATSUM) and Senapati District Students' Association (SDSA).