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Mizoram Starts Bus Service to Churachandpur Amid Manipur Unrest
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 01:38 AM
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The Mizoram government has inaugurated a new bus route linking the state with Churachandpur in Manipur, aiming to improve connectivity despite ongoing unrest in the neighboring state.
Mizoram's transport department announced the launch of a direct bus service to Churachandpur, a town in the conflict‑prone Manipur state. The new route is intended to provide regular passenger transport between the two regions, facilitating movement for families, traders and commuters.
The inauguration comes as Manipur grapples with civil unrest, prompting authorities in Mizoram to emphasize the importance of safe and reliable travel options for those needing to cross state borders.
State officials said security coordination with Manipur police will be in place to ensure the smooth operation of the service, reflecting a broader effort to maintain connectivity despite the volatile situation.
The inauguration comes as Manipur grapples with civil unrest, prompting authorities in Mizoram to emphasize the importance of safe and reliable travel options for those needing to cross state borders.
State officials said security coordination with Manipur police will be in place to ensure the smooth operation of the service, reflecting a broader effort to maintain connectivity despite the volatile situation.