Blockade imposed along NH-2
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 01 2015 :
An indefinite economic blockade was imposed from Monday midnight along NH 2 in protest against the cavelier attitude of the Manipur government towards the burning issue of the alleged encroachment of some portions of Dz�kou valley.
There are demands from some NGOs saying that it should be turned into a total strike.
The State Government which was fully apprised of the situation through a memorandum by the Mao Council is evading actions expected of it.
Many trucks, oil tankers were seen hurrying beyond Mao from Manipur side before the beginning of the blockade.
Besides several vehicles were also seen rushing towards Imphal.
But for those who are still in Imphal and some parts of Assam have to wait till lifting of the blockade or adequate security arrangements.
Meanwhile, some of the oil pumps in Manipur did not sell fuel well ahead of the blockade.
For years unscrupulous elements have been converting such blockades and strikes to harvesting season.