Imphal, Jan. 12 -- Most petrol pumps and oil depots in Manipur remained closed for the third day on Monday as dealers protest rising security threats, bomb attacks, and extortion demands, fuelling a deepening fuel crisis in the northeastern state.
The Manipur Petroleum Dealers Fraternity (MPDF) announced on January 9 that petrol pumps would halt operations from January 10 until the government addresses safety and compensation concerns. The move follows a bomb explosion near a fuel station at Moirang in Bishnupur district, which dealers say, underscores persistent threats to their safety.
Several rounds of talks have been held between the members of the Fraternity and government officials; however, there is no report of any agreement to op...