New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The Supreme Court on Friday called for a comprehensive solution to the prolonged blockade of highways in violence-hit Manipur, observing that roads serving as the "lifeline of the common person" cannot be selectively opened while others remain blocked.

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said the issue of highway blockades in Manipur could not be addressed in a piecemeal manner, with one highway being opened while another remained blocked.

"Highways are the lifeline of the common person," the CJI observed, stressing that blocking roads was not serving the cause of any community and was causing hardship to everyone.

It also issued notice to the State and others on ...