Aizawl, July 31 -- Commercial vehicle operators have announced a week-long suspension of services on National Highway-306 (also known as NH-6) between Vairengte and Aizawl from August 4 to 9 to facilitate ongoing repair work.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, representatives of the transport sector clarified that the decision was taken to allow uninterrupted repair activities on the damaged highway and not as a form of protest. They also stated that if the repair work is not completed within a reasonable time, they may consider launching an agitation.

The affected highway serves as Mizoram's primary road link with the rest of the country through Assam's Silchar town, and is crucial for the transportation of essential goods. The Sairang...