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Imphal: Manipur fuel transporters ended their indefinite strike on Monday. The Consortium of Manipur Petroleum Product Transporters Fraternity called off the walkout after government leaders promised new protections. Loading and distribution resumed at depots across the state immediately. The protest stopped the flow of fuel and LPG for days.
The state government pledged to notify a revised Standard Operating Procedure for convoy security in the State Gazette. Officials hope these rules stop highway extortion. The Chief Minister and Home Department staff led these talks. These measures address the threats transporters face on key routes.
Police have already flooded National Highway-37 with extra patrols. The Imphal-Jiribam road remains a high-risk route for attacks. Dedicated teams now watch vulnerable spots in Tamenglong district, specifically the Kambiron-Sibilong and Makru-Old Kaiphundai sections. The Additional Director General of Police for Law and Order confirmed these moves in a recent circular.
Inspector General of Police for Zone-III, Kamei Angam Romanus, will act as the nodal officer for these operations. He coordinates with sub-nodal officers to keep supply lines open. District Superintendents of Police must now hunt down extortion gangs. They are ordered to work with local communities to root out illegal actors. Security forces will also rely on support from the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Central Armed Police Forces. The state is banking on this joint effort to keep goods moving. As the police noted, the plan is to "ensure safe movement of fuel tankers and other essential goods."
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