Manipur fuel stations shut down indefinitely after bomb attack in Bishnupur

In a memorandum submitted to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the MPDF stated, “This is the second instance where a life attempt has been made with bomb threats within a short period of time, as recently one of the dealers was targeted on December 6 last year.”

The fraternity stated that MPDF members are not in a position to continue business normally and demanded that the Government ensure no similar incident takes place in future by enhancing the security of fuel dealers and their staff.

The memorandum also urged the Government to take full responsibility in case of any future incidents like bomb blasts and kidnappings and to compensate for damage caused to petrol pumps. It also called for maximum compensation in the event of fuel dealers or staff getting injured or killed in such incidents.

Anurag Bajpai, Additional Chief Secretary, Transport/TA & Hills/Textiles, Commerce & Industries, told the media on Saturday in Imphal, “The Government is taking necessary measures to control such unwanted incidents. If the fraternity reaches out to the Government to discuss the issue, the Government is ready to hold a meeting for an amicable solution.”