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Manipur Naga Council Announces End to Highway Blockades
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 10:46 PM
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The Naga body in Manipur has decided to remove the road blockades it had imposed, signalling a de‑escalation of the ongoing protest.
The Naga council in Manipur announced that it will lift the highway blockades it had set up earlier this month. The decision was taken after consultations among the council's leaders and a review of the protest's impact on civilian movement and trade.
Authorities in the state have welcomed the move, noting that the removal of the blockades will restore normal traffic flow on key arterial routes connecting Imphal with neighboring districts. The council said the step is intended to facilitate dialogue with the state government and address the concerns that led to the blockade.
No further details were provided regarding the timeline for dismantling the barricades, but officials expect the process to begin within the next 24 hours. The council urged commuters to remain patient as safety measures are implemented during the clearance.
The development marks a significant de‑escalation in a standoff that had disrupted transport and commerce across the region. Stakeholders, including local businesses and transport unions, have expressed relief at the prospect of resumed normalcy.
Authorities in the state have welcomed the move, noting that the removal of the blockades will restore normal traffic flow on key arterial routes connecting Imphal with neighboring districts. The council said the step is intended to facilitate dialogue with the state government and address the concerns that led to the blockade.
No further details were provided regarding the timeline for dismantling the barricades, but officials expect the process to begin within the next 24 hours. The council urged commuters to remain patient as safety measures are implemented during the clearance.
The development marks a significant de‑escalation in a standoff that had disrupted transport and commerce across the region. Stakeholders, including local businesses and transport unions, have expressed relief at the prospect of resumed normalcy.