On Thursday, unidentified individuals reportedly seized control of a private water tanker designated for supplying drinking water to state police personnel stationed at the India-Myanmar border town of Moreh.
The driver emerged unscathed from the incident, but as of now, the whereabouts of the tanker remain unknown. The government is currently working to airlift essential commodities for the deployed commandos.
This incident follows closely on the heels of a directive issued by local volunteers from Tengnoupal district, urging Moreh traders to close their shops to security forces. The volunteers further advocated refraining from selling water to the forces until their withdrawal.
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Termed as a precautionary measure, the “Village Volunteers, Tengnoupal District, Eastern Zone” clarified that these actions were taken with the intent of preserving peace and harmony within the community and ensuring the safety of all individuals.
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