Aizawl, July 19 -- Oil tankers in Mizoram have suspended operations starting Saturday in protest against the deteriorating condition of National Highway-6/306, a key route that connects the state with Assam.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Mizoram Oil Tanker Drivers' Association (MOTDA) said that the Sairang-Kawnpui stretch of the highway has become unsafe for the movement of oil tankers due to extensive damage.

"The MOTDA has decided not to ply on the national highway starting from July 19 until the road is repaired and safe for travel. We apologise to the public for any inconvenience caused by this strike," the statement read.

NH-306, also known in part as NH-6, serves as the main supply route to Mizoram, linking the capital Aiz...