Southern Angami Public Organization (SAPO) has called a three-day bandh starting March 21 till March 23. SAPO says the government of Manipur has failed to withdraw its security forces from the “disputed area” of Kezoltsa.
TFM Desk
Around 150 Manipur bound passengers and five buses are reported to be stranded in and around Phesama check post in Nagaland. These passengers have appealed to the government of Manipur and Nagaland to help them cross over to their destinations. Those stranded include women and students who has come home from different areas outside the state.
Sources in Nagaland suggested that there are alternative routes available for Manipur bound passengers. They are as follows:
1. Kohima – Pfutsero – Kezhakeno – Tabumei – Tadubi – Senapati.
2. Kohima – Pfutsero – Chizami – Jessami – Ukhrul.
3. Jharnapani – Jalukie – Peren – Maram – Senapati.
It may be mentioned that Southern Angami Public Organization (SAPO) has called a three-day bandh starting March 21 till March 23. SAPO is demanding that the government of Manipur should withdraw its security forces from the “disputed area” of Kezoltsa.
According to a press release issued on Wednesday last week, the bandh has been called in protest against the attitude of the Manipur government. SAPO reminded that on November 20 last year, different organizations had submitted a joint representation to the Manipur Chief Minister, but till date Manipur government has totally ignored and failed to “honour” and address the same issue.
The organizations has also warned that it would take “harsher steps” if the Manipur Government does not withdraw the security forces from the “disputed area” within a given time-frame.