Imphal, July 15 -- : Petroleum transporters operating along the Imphal-Jiribam stretch of National Highway-37 on Wednesday threatened to suspend operations from July 31 if the state government fails to curb what they describe as rampant extortion targeting fuel tankers, despite the convoy being escorted by CRPF personnel.
In a joint representation submitted to Chief Minister Y Khemchand here, nine organisations - including the All Manipur Petroleum Products Transporters Association, the All Manipur Petroleum Products Drivers Association, the HPCL Dealers Association, the All Manipur Bharat Petroleum Dealers Cum Transporter Association, the NAYARA Energy Dealers Association, and the All Manipur Bulk LPG Transporters Association said the ext...