Imphal, May 19 -- Drivers and transporters from Assam and other parts of India have raised serious concerns about alleged harassment and illegal tax collection by police and enforcement personnel on the NH-102 highway, particularly along the Sekmai-Imphal stretch in Manipur.

Essential commodities are routinely transported to Imphal from various states including Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and West Bengal.

However, non-local drivers report that they are being stopped at multiple points along the 20-kilometer Sekmai-Imphal stretch by police, traffic, and motor vehicle officials despite having all necessary documents in order.

According to the drivers, officials often demand bribes ranging from ...