Imphal, May 30 (PTI): Truck drivers held a demonstration and suspended transport of goods in Manipur’s Imphal West district on Saturday, demanding action against those involved in the killing of a commercial vehicle driver a day ago, police said.
`They held the protest at Keithelmanbi and asserted that the movement of trucks along the National Highway 37, connecting Imphal with Jiribam, would remain suspended till appropriate security measures are taken, a senior officer said.
A truck driver from West Bengal was killed, and a police constable was injured when suspected militants fired at a convoy of goods vehicles in Ukhrul district on Friday. Security forces have launched search operations and area domination in the area to arrest the perpetrators, the Manipur Police said.
A protesting driver, M Tomba Singh, said, “One of our innocent colleagues, who had been working relentlessly to supply essential commodities for the people of the state, irrespective of ethnicity, was killed by militants. We have decided to immediately halt all work till proper security is given to us.”
Another driver said everyone should know that truckers are bringing rice, onions, potatoes and petroleum products for the people to consume.
“Our friend, who was killed, had a daughter. Her marriage is scheduled soon. Who will look after them now?” he added.
