Imphal, Aug. 22 -- The movement of vehicles on NH-102, linking Imphal (Manipur) to Dimapur (Nagaland), has been disrupted following an indefinite blockade imposed by volunteers of a Joint Action Committee (JAC) at Sekmai in Imphal West district, continuing for the second day on Friday.

The JAC, formed in protest against the death of Hijam (Ongbi) Ibemcha at the RIMS Hospital operation theatre on August 19, has called for a bandh on NH-2 starting Thursday. All shops and markets in Sekmai Bazar have been shut, with a large number of people blocking vehicle movement on NH-2 in the Sekmai area.

The protesters also shouted slogans demanding strict punishment for all doctors found guilty or negligent.

JAC convenor Ahongshangbam Ashok Kumar s...