Blockade supporters burn 3 trucks
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN
Imphal, September 29 2011:
Three loaded trucks heading towards Dimapur side have been burnt down by Sadar Hills District Demand Committee volunteers this evening at Kangpokpi along NH-39.
Kangpokpi is located some 40 km north of Imphal.
According to the police, the trucks carrying plywood originating from Imphal were any without escorts.
The incident occurred at around 7 pm near Thomas Ground.
The trucks were brought by one lady in Indica car coming from Imphal and told them that the trucks will be unloaded at Kanglatongbi.
However the trucks crossed Kanglatongbi and reached Kangpokpi.
The registration numbers of the ill fated trucks were AS-09C-1631, AS-01DC-2745 and AS-03B-1929 .
Meanwhile, Kimjalhai Kipgen a woman hunger striker at Kangpokpi who has been hospitalized at CHC Kangpokpi was arrested by Kangpokpi Police and brought to JMIC, Kangpokpi .
Later the court released her on PR Bond.