IMPHAL, June 11(NNN): The proposed indefinite blockade of Imphal-Ukhrul road which was to be in effect from 6 pm today following a call by the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) has now been called off this evening.
On June 8, cadres of NSCN-IM had allegedly assaulted some cadres of KNO at Mahadev Lamkhai along Imphal-Ukhrul road and confiscated some weapons of the latter group.
Demanding the return of the confiscated weapons and condemning the incident, the KNO had announced to call the indefinite blockade.
KNO’s Sinai Camp information secretary Helen Kipgen informed Newmai News Network this evening that the outfit’s decision to impose the indefinite blockade was reviewed today considering the public’s sentiment.
“We have decided not to impose the indefinite blockade along the Imphal-Ukhrul road considering the hardship it will cause to the public but in the event of any element disregarding and belittling the KNO in future will be dealt with drastic action,” cautioned the KNO leader.
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