India, Sept. 27 -- Nearly 100 vehicles, including goods-laden trucks and LPG tankers, remain stranded along National Highway 102, connecting Manipur and Nagaland, as drivers continue an indefinite strike for the second consecutive day on Saturday.

The protest, organised by the Manipur Drivers' Association (MDA), comes in response to the alleged assault of truck driver Ashepri David by personnel of the Sapermeina police station. The MDA is demanding immediate action and suspension of the officers involved.

According to reports, the incident took place around 7:30 am on Friday near the Sapermeina police check gate.

Ashepri David, a resident of Tungjoy village in Senapati, was returning from Imphal after loading goods when he was reported...