Sit-in demands withdrawal of quarrying ban
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 21 2022:
Demanding revocation of the Manipur high court order banning quarrying activities at different places of the state, members of NH-39 Imphal-Jiribam Road Dumper Drivers and Owners' Association and Sangaithel Sagolband Mini Tipper Drivers and Owners' Association jointly staged a sit-in-protest at Patsoi Lamkhai on Thursday.
During the protest, members of the two associations used several placards inscribed with slogans demanding revocation of the high court order, removal of restriction imposed on trucks carrying sand, stone and earth as temporary arrangement and release of seized vehicles without any condition.
They also urged authority concerned not to deprive the livelihood of drivers and labourers.
Representatives of the two associations also warned of launching intense agitation in coordination with like minded associations if their demands were not met within 48 hours.