Indefinite NH blockade

AIZAWL, Aug 3  - An indefinite road block on National Highway has been called by villagers of Maubawk in Saiha district under the aegis of Maubawk, Joint Action Committee (JAC) in protest against the government’s decision to close down rice godown at Maubawk.

The JAC decided to stage indefinite road blockade at Maubawk Zero point on National Highway 54 – Saiha to Aizawl and Saiha to Tuipang from August 5, 2015. The decision was taken in protest against the government’s decision to close down 5 godowns in 4 district of Mizoram.

The Department of Food and Civil Supply, Mizoram had on July 22 issued an order to close down 5 godowns at Maubawk, Lallen, Mimbung, Hortoki and Saipum as part of measure to abate financial crisis. The decision for closure of godowns came as measure to lessen government expenditure on transportation.