Imphal, Aug 23: People are facing a tough time, especially those travelling from Imphal to Dimapur because of the blockade on NH 2, which continued for the second day on Tuesday. Since Monday, the Imphal-Dimapur National Highway 2 (NH 2) has been blocked, affecting the traffic movement.

The Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) had on Monday reimposed blockades at a few places on NH-2 in Kangpokpi district and NH 37 in Tamenglong district, demanding uninterrupted and adequate supply of foodgrains, essential commodities and medicines to the mountainous areas inhabited by Kuki-Zo communities.

Meanwhile, security forces provided security cover to facilitate the movement of vehicles along the Imphal-Jiribam NH-37.

Due to the blockade on the NH-2, the supply of essential items and food grains were affected in many parts of the tribal-dominated areas.

“Strict security measures have been taken in all vulnerable locations and security convoy has been provided in the sensitive stretches in order to ensure free and safe movement of vehicles,” an official said.

On the other hand, another tribal organisation, Kuki Zo Defence Force, has announced that it would join the highway blockade if supply of essentials are not made to the Kuki Zo inhabited areas.

NH-2, the surface lifeline of Manipur, was blocked for nearly two months after ethnic violence broke out in the state on May 3. With the intervention of the Central government, the blockade was withdrawn last month.

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