Drivers not to ply on NH 39
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Imphal, January 27, 2011: Following the kidnapping of two drivers and a handyman, drivers of gas bullet tankers have decided to stop using NH 39 and instead go on NH 53.They also submitted a memorandum highlighting their decision to the Chief Minister and DGP through the All Manipur Transport and Motor Workers' Union AMT& WU.

Drivers under All Manipur Bullet LPG Drivers' Union held a meeting today at the office of the AMT&WU at Mantripukhri and the decision was taken after a thorough deliberation on the increasing harassments and tortures meted out to drivers and handymen on NH 39. While resolving not to go on NH 39, the drivers who were present in the meeting appended their signatures on the resolution papers which on also stated that the Union will not be responsible for any untoward incidents to vehicles plying on NH 39 in defiance of the Union's decision.

In the memorandum, the Union also urged the authorities to provide adequate security to the tankers while plying on NH 53.If government cannot ensure full security to the tankers despite their pleas they will then stop procuring bulk LPG.

A total of 44 drivers appended their signatures in the memorandum which informed the government that so long as the authority fails to safeguard the lives of the drivers and handymen, they will not ply on NH 39.

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