Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Imphal, January 02 2010:
Manipur has opened its New Year account with bandhs and blockades again in 2010 .
Decrying the abduction of a driver from Torbung Bangla, Bishnupur district of Manipur by some armed miscreants, the local women of the area on Saturday blocked the National Hihgway-150 .
The abducted driver identified as Th.Suraj Singh was reportedly abducted on Friday night.
He is said to be a driver of a public carrier.
According to the locals of the area, the abductors seemed to be the security forces who had apparently come in civvies.
The National Highway-150 was blocked by the local women of the area demanding the safe release of the abducted driver and stated that he is an innocent person and assisting his family members.
However, there was no report of any untoward incident during the blockade except two vehicles being damaged slightly by the bandh supporters.
Following the assurance of the police to the womenfolk, the vehicles were allowed to ply on the road later.