POL transporters call off stir
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 02 2026: The steering-down strike launched by the POL transporters has been called off following assurances from the State Government regarding enhanced security measures along National Highway-37 .

According to a press release issued by the Core Committee of the Consortium of Manipur Petroleum Product Transporters' Fraternity, Retail Outlet Dealers, LPG Distributors and Drivers' Associations, the decision was taken after assurances from the Chief Minister, the Home Department and the CAF & PD Department that the existing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for convoy movement would be reviewed and revised.

The revised SOP is to be published in the State Gazette as a permanent measure to address extortion-related issues faced by transporters, it said.

With the strike withdrawn, normal distribution, loading and unloading of petroleum products will resume at all locations concerned, it said.

Meanwhile, the office of the Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order) has issued a circular strengthening security arrangements for convoy movement and petroleum transport along NH-37 .

In view of rampant extortion along the Imphal- Jiri- bam road (National Highway-37), the State Govt has decided to deploy dedicated security teams along the Kambiron-Sibilong and Makru-Old Kaiphundai stretches of the highway in Tamenglong district.

According to the circular, IGP Zone-III Kamei Angam Romanus, has been appointed as the nodal officer to oversee security arrangements, and he will be assisted by Sub-Nodal Police Commanders in each district.

District Superintendents of Police (SPs) have also been directed to strictly implement the existing SOP, conduct special drives against extortion and engage with the public to prevent illegal activities along the highway.

It said that dedicated police teams will be deployed along two vulnerable stretches viz Kambiron to Sibilong and Makru to Old Kaiphundai in Tamenglong to prevent extortion, intimidation, abduction and other unlawful activities.

The circular further said that effective co-ordination and communication will be maintained by all stakeholders with CAPF, Assam Rifles/Army, and State forces along the highway especially during the convoy movement.

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