BISHNUPUR, September 28: The United Clubs of Thanga has imposed an indefinite road block of the Thanga Road against the government`™s inability to repair the road stretch from Sendra to Thamangkhong.
Volunteers of the UCT and residents of Thanga, Ithing Sendra imposed road blocks at different parts of the 4 km long road stretch starting from the Sendra Tourist Spot to Thamangkhong (Thanga Chinglak).
Tree branches were set on fire and boulders placed at different parts of the road to impose the road blocks since early this morning.
However, vehicles carrying patients, religious programmes and other emergencies including students and essential services were allowed free passage. All other vehicles were blocked.
Tourists coming towards Sendra were also blocked and not allowed to pass the road blocks.
UCT president Oinam Maipakchao told media persons that they have been urging the government to look into the deplorable condition of the Thanga Road and repair it since some years back.
Last year the road was repaired with funds collected from the local MLA, gram panchayat members and local residents, however, since it was not black-topped, during the monsoon period the road became impassable, he said.
He complained the frequent passing of heavy loaded vehicles of the LDA including excavators only created more potholes along the road stretch.
On the other hand during the dry seasons, the road is covered in dust making it hazardous for the travellers, he continued.
There have been more than four-five instances when pregnant women from Thanga going for treatment at Moirang had miscarriages due to the jumpy road condition, he added.
Meanwhile, the bandh supporters also appealed to the government authorities to look into their woes and repair the road at the earliest.
They also warned that they will continue with the road blocks until the government initiate repair works.
It may also be mentioned that memorandums had been submitted on September 20 to the Chief Minister, Works minister, local MLA and other concerned authorities warning that the road will be indefinitely blocked if the authorities fail to repair the road within September 28.