Public transport services along the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route via National Highway-2 have continued for the third day, with over 250 passengers, including women and children, leaving Imphal for Dimapur and Guwahati in a fleet of 5 buses and 7 Winger vehicles under fool-proof security.
The departure of the vehicles was initially delayed due to an unwanted incident at Taphou village in Senapati District between two communities. However, timely intervention by the Government and public support prevented the situation from escalating further, and the vehicles left for Dimapur and Guwahati around 1 pm. Both sides involved have agreed to maintain peace in the area.
Adequate security personnel and Road Opening Parties (ROP) have been deployed along the vulnerable stretches of the highway to ensure free and safe movement of the vehicles. The Government is committed to safeguarding civilians while maintaining peace and harmony in the State.
The large number of passengers using the resumed public road transport service shows the trust and confidence that people have in the peace initiatives taken up by the State Government. Around 100 passengers who started their journey from Guwahati yesterday reached the ISBT Bus Terminus in Imphal safely, with no unwanted incidents reported along the highway during their journey.
Passengers have expressed their gratitude towards the Government’s initiatives, with Ngangbam Biren from Thoubal District describing his journey from Guwahati as pleasant and peaceful. Okram Sunil Kumar Singh of Wangjing, Thoubal District also expressed his gratitude to both Naga and Kuki communities residing along the NH-2 for their co-operation and smooth passage of the vehicles.
