IMPHAL, Aug 27: Despite the security protection provided by the CRPF along the National Highway-39, blockade supporters attacked the goods convoy which arrived at Imphal today evening.
According to reliable sources, the trucks which passed Senapati bazar at around 7 pm were pelted with stones. A driver of a truck(AS18A/0825) Sunil, 38, sustained injuries in the head and has been admitted to RIMS hospital for treatment.
A total of 155 goods laden trucks including 48 oil tankers and five bullet tankers arrived through the NH-39 today.