Kohima: In a heartwarming display of community spirit, several organisations in Nagaland have stepped up to assist truckers stranded along the NH-29, the critical route connecting Dimapur to Kohima in Nagaland and Imphal in Manipur.
As landslides and roadblocks have left hundreds of trucks stuck for days—and in some cases, even months—local groups are providing much-needed relief to the drivers and their crew.
Joining the efforts, the Nagaland Adventure Club (NAC) embarked on a two-day mission to distribute dry rations to the stranded truckers stranded along the Dimapur-Kohima road at Dzüdza and Sechü Zübza. On Saturday, the NAC continued its outreach, ensuring that those stuck on the highway had access to basic necessities.
Speaking to the media, NAC advisor Peter Rutsa shared that the initiative began after a call for donations was posted on the Club’s official Facebook page. With the help of its well-wishers, the NAC started the initiative.
He noted that the Naga people are known for their generosity and the charity work is contagious. He lauded other groups that also joined in to help.
The advisor also highlighted the severity of the situation, noting that some truckers have been stranded for as long as three days, while others have been stuck for up to two months. The stranded vehicles, which serve as lifelines for transporting goods and services to Kohima and beyond, are a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those dependent on the NH-29 route.
At Mezoma village where light vehicles are plying between Kohima and Dimapur, residents provided free tea and snacks as commuters are compelled to travel the route which doubles the travel time.
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On Friday, the Kohima District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) also distributed dry rations as relief to the stranded truckers at the Khuzama check post which borders Manipur. On Saturday, the DDMA reached out stranded truckers along the Dimapur-Kohima road.
Likewise, several other local groups have extended relief to stranded truckers as a massive landslide along the national highway cut off Dimapur-Kohima link.
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