SWF calls off bandh

IMPHAL | Sept 11

The proposed indefinite bandh on September 11 in the 22 bridges along NH-37 between Barak to Phaithol road has been called off after the principal secretary, government of Manipur assured for disbursement of compensation of the 22 bridges through the deputy commissioner of Tamenglong. 

A release of the Social Welfare Forum (SWF) said the decision was taken by all the affected land owners and villagers in an emergency meeting convened by SWF today. The meeting further resolved to take more serious form of agitation in the region if the government fails to release the pending compensation of the bridges on the proposed state cabinet meeting to be held on September 13.

IMPHAL | Sept 11

The proposed indefinite bandh on September 11 in the 22 bridges along NH-37 between Barak to Phaithol road has been called off after the principal secretary, government of Manipur assured for disbursement of compensation of the 22 bridges through the deputy commissioner of Tamenglong. 

A release of the Social Welfare Forum (SWF) said the decision was taken by all the affected land owners and villagers in an emergency meeting convened by SWF today. The meeting further resolved to take more serious form of agitation in the region if the government fails to release the pending compensation of the bridges on the proposed state cabinet meeting to be held on September 13.

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