Damaged oil tankers compensated

IMPHAL | July 19

Acknowledging the enormous hazards faced by truckers while transporting goods along both national highways by the Cabinet, chief minister N. Biren Singh handed over a cheque of Rs. 1,07,19,400 to the petroleum tankers association and another cheque of Rs 1,40,000 to LPG tankers association at the chief minister’s secretariat today.

 “We have seen the troubles faced by our truckers who have braved attacks, who have risked their lives transporting essential supplies to the state. We have tendered our due to them, the government acknowledges the heroic role they have taken,” Biren told reporters.

The amount was for the damages and compensation occurred during November 2016 to January 2017. Three tankers were burnt and 1 driver had lost his life while two others suffered serious injuries during the time.

Biren stated that there are several mishaps occurring to the transport vehicles in the hilly terrain and it was urged from the transporters association that a recovery vehicle be made available. In this regard, the state will procure the recovery vehicle at a cost of Rs 58 lakh. The amount has been sanctioned.

Regarding the flood situation, he stated that the government is doing its very best to prevent any outbreak of diseases as much part of the valley still remains inundated. All possible measures are being taken to provide medical help, food grains to the relief camps and also to pump out water from the low lying areas.

He thanked the public and other philanthropic organizations for donating to the flood relief fund.