Centre has decided to send security forces to remove the blockade by Naga groups of the two national highways. This has created a severe shortage of essential commodities in Manipur. <br/><br/>The Home Secretary G K Pillai said in New Delhi this morning that the chief secretaries of Nagaland and Manipur will meet on Wednesday to review the situation .The All Naga Students' Association (ANSAM) had launched the blockade to protest holding of elections to six autonomous district councils in the Hills which, it alleged, were given not enough power to carry out development works.<br/> <br/>It was intensified after the state refused entry to the NSCN (IM) general secretary on May 3, hitting regular supply of essential commodities.<br/>
News On AIR | June 14, 2010 11:36 AM
Center to send security forces to remove blockade on Nagaland ‘Manipur highway