Chümoukedima Village Youth Society shuts bypass road after fatal accident claims two student lives

• DIMAPUR — The Chümoukedima Village Youth Society (CVYS) has announced the immediate closure of the bypass road following a tragic accident in the early hours of Thursday that claimed the lives of two students.
• 
  
• In a press release, the CVYS extended its condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a swift recovery to those injured.

Read here: Two dead, two injured after vehicle plunges off cliff near Chümoukedima

• In light of the tragedy, the CVYS reiterated its earlier resolution concerning the bypass road, imposing a strict ban on vehicular traffic with immediate effect.
• 
  
• It informed all vehicular movement on the bypass road is strictly prohibited, except for vehicles engaged in ongoing construction work and those belonging to local landowners. The bypass road will be opened to the general public only in the event of a blockage on the main highway.
• 
  
• The youth body stated that the directive has been issued in the interest of public safety and called for the cooperation of the general public. It also warned that any violation of the order would be dealt with firmly by the CVYS.
• 
  
• Additionally, the CVYS expressed its gratitude to the Chümoukedima Traffic Police, the State Disaster Response Team, and local leaders and youth who provided assistance at the scene of the accident.