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The All-Manipur Road Transport Workers’ Federation met with the chief security advisor to apprise him about the current difficulties facing the road workers in the state amid the prevailing unrest.
The All Manipur Road Transport Workers Federation called on Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhawan in Imphal on Tuesday.
Goods transporters fear to move towards Imphal as loaded trucks escorted by security personnel were reportedly looted by armed miscreants.
As many as 120 oil tankers were stranded along the National Highway-2 following the indefinite strike launched by the truck drivers early Saturday.
AMTUC president T Tikendrajit Singh said the authority concerned should consider the problems faced by the drivers due to not getting salary on time during the critical days of pandemic.
The accused had allegedly harassed truck drivers along Tamenglong-Khongsang road in Manipur.
As the social stigma and discrimination along with harassment continue unabated, the drivers have resolved to take off their hands from the steering wheels now. For a moment let us try to imagine what must have been for our drivers who have had to navigate the rough terrain of highways.
The quarantine centre for drivers was inaugurated at Kanan Devi Memorial School, Pangei Haotel, Imphal East. The centre has a capacity for 30 people and all food and water will be provided free.
