Student bodies irked over sudden auto strike in Dmu

Ao students union Dimapur (ASUD), Dimapur Lotha students’ union (DLSU) and Dimapur Sumi students’ union (DSSU) have expressed anguish over the sudden strike purportedly called by autorickshaw drivers under the aegis of “some vested individuals” causing inconvenience to student community. In a joint press release, ASUD president L Bendang Jamir, DSSU president Hutoshe Kits and DLSU president Yantanthung Yanthan pointed out that with students appearing HSLC and HSSLC examinations, cooperation was expected from auto drivers and owners.
Meanwhile, the student bodies have cautioned the agitating drivers and owners to keep their differences aside and allow examinations to run smoothly in the interest of students. They also affirmed that any inconveniences caused to students out of this would not be tolerated, adding that it would be dealt with strictly and agitating party held responsible.
Staff Reporter adds: A meeting of the auto-drivers was held near Hotel Saramati, Monday in this regard. Dimapur district administration and police officials had also intervened.