Dimapur, March 18 (EMN): In a run-up to its proposed 72 hours total bandh within its jurisdiction beginning from March 21 to the 23rd, the Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) has notified certain exceptions for public consumption.
The total bandh has been called in protest against non- withdrawal of Manipur goverment armed personnel at Kezoltsa and continued undertaking of developmental activities in violation to standing agreement with the Tenyimi Public Organisation (TPO) resolution.
In a notification, SAYO president, Metekhrielie Mejura, and the information and publicity secretary, Ketholeno Neihu, stated that entry and exit of all Manipur bound private or public passengers/ goods carrier vehicles/ commuters coming from Manipur or plying to Manipur state would be totally restricted during the 72 hours bandh period.
It also stated that all entry/ exit points, alternative routes, thereafter coming under Southern Angami jurisdiction would thereafter be restricted entry/exit. However, vehicles on medical emergency, para military vehicles, press/media, students, educational institutions teachers/ faculty would be exempted from the purview of the bandh.
Students, teachers, faculty taking entry/ exit for attending schools, colleges, or any educational institutions from Manipur to the Southern Angami region are requested to carry valid IDs proof.
It further stated that the said bandh would not deter smooth and swift activities of common man in the Southern Angami region including educational/ medical institutions, offices-private/ government, shops/ business establishments among others.