NH-37 in Tousem Subdivision will be closed indefinitely due to undefined demand

Four civil organisations from Tousem Sub-Division have announced an indefinite total shutdown of National Highway 37 within their jurisdiction, starting from midnight tonight. The protest is in response to the government’s refusal to meet their demand to relocate the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) office from Tamenglong District Headquarters to Tousem Sub-Division.

In a joint statement, the Tousem Headquarters Students’ Union (THSU), Tousem Area Students’ Organisation (TASO), Zeme Students’ Organisation Manipur (ZSOM), and Chramram Segment Voice (CVV) expressed their dissatisfaction with the government’s inaction, despite having issued a 30-day deadline. The organisations stated that the blockade would continue until the government met their demands. While vital services, such as medical crises, education, electrical, and fire services, would be exempt, the government has cautioned that any disruptions or mishaps that occur during the closure will be its responsibility.