Both highways NH 2, Imphal to Mao and NH 37, Imphal to Jiribam have to pass through some pockets largely dominated by a particular group involved in the conflict. Read further on Dynamite News
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Imphal: Landlocked Manipur still struggles to open its two main national highways since the outbreak of violence in May, 2023 in Churachandpur district.
Both highways NH 2, Imphal to Mao and NH 37, Imphal to Jiribam have to pass through some pockets largely dominated by a particular group involved in the conflict.
Civil societies, militant outfits, and members of the community have refused to allow movement of people who belong to a particular section, mostly settled in Manipur valley, to travel on the highways.
Police Statement
Manipur Police said on Tuesday that movement of 250 vehicles on NH2 and 227 vehicles carrying essential items along NH-37 were ensured.
Efforts to open the national highways failed and so far about 31 people who ventured into the highway areas from a particular community are still reported missing.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had announced earlier that the national highways would be open on March 8 last.
However, a bus carrying two passengers could not pass through the highway and about 40 security personnel and Manipur Police personnel were injured when the militants, supporters of various organizations, attacked the security personnel.
Earlier Incident In Manipur
Nine militants were arrested by security forces from Imphal East and Thoubal districts, Manipur Police said on Saturday.
President's Rule In Place
The development followed the Centre's decision to impose the President's rule in the violence-hit northeastern state.
Members Of Noyon Held
Of these, four are active members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Noyon). They were involved in kidnapping and extortion cases. They were arested from Chingdompok area of Thoubal district on Friday, according to the police.
In a separate operation, four active members of KCP (PWG), who were involved in extortion activities, were held from Khabeisoi area in Imphal East district.
Arms And Ammunition Seized
Meanwhile, one active member of UNLF(Pambei) was arrested from Nungoi Awang Leikai area. He was involved in extortion activities and transportation of arms and ammunition in and around Imphal city, the police said.
The Centre has imposed the President's rule days after state CM Biren Singh tendered his resignation from the post
