Aizawl, April 29 -- Several organisations under the aegis of Lunglei unit of Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) on Monday launched an indefinite blockade demanding the release of funds allegedly diverted from its primary purpose of repairing a key road connecting south Mizoram's Lunglei town.

Lunglei sub-headquarters of MZP secretary K Lalchhuanawma said that the blockade on the Aizawl-Thenzawl-Lunglei (ATL) road began at 7 am on Monday to mount pressure on the government.

He said that the organisation has been demanding the immediate release of funds earmarked for the improvement of the ATL road.

He said that the government allocated Rs. 90.69 crore solely for repairing the ATL road, out of which. Rs 44.89 crore was diverted for the improvement o...