IMPHAL: A truck was stopped and burnt completely at Tadubi, Senapati district today by supporters of United Naga council (UNC) which has imposed shut down and blockade since Oct 31 last.

The truck was burnt along with goods, LPG which were brought towards Imphal. The drivers reportedly escaped unhurt.

The United Naga Council (UNC) has been opposing upgradation of two sub divisions of Manipur. Indefinite shut down and economic blockade launched by United Naga council (UNC) was still continuing even though the state was facing unprecedented hardship.

The organization which is referred to as the frontal organization of NSCN(IM) was likely to continue the blockade . All the communities of Manipur including Naga, Kuki, Meitei, etc felt the UNC does not merit to be appealed to withdraw the blockade as it is incomprehensible how any organization can impose blockade when the people are suffering.

As the UNC is the frontal organization of the NSCN(IM) which has recently signed a framework agreement with the central government pressure was mounted to the central government to ask the UNC to stop the blockade.

The talks between the Centre and the UNC failed .

The state is facing shortage of essential commodities. Supply of LPG has also stopped and LPF is now sold at Rs 2000 in black market . Petrol is sold at Rs 200 per litre.

(Agencies)