Imphal, Aug. 3 -- Despite an agreement between the Manipur government and the Core Committee of the Consortium of Manipur Petroleum Product Transporters Fraternity, Retail Outlet Dealers, LPG Distributors and Drivers Association for a security convoy, petroleum product transporters did not join the convoy.

However, 150 empty goods trucks with heavy CRPF security, including COBRA Force, left Imphal for Jiribam.

Earlier, the steering-down strike launched by the petroleum product transporters on July 31 was called off following assurances from the state government regarding enhanced security measures along National Highway-37 amid complaints of "extortion" on the route.

According to a press release issued by the Core Committee of the Cons...