Imphal, November 13 2025: School van drivers halted their service today as they protested against 'unbearable' monetary demands by different organisations.

The protest demonstration held under the aegis of All Manipur School Students Transporter's Association (AMSSTA) was staged at eight locations viz Porompat, Changangei, Samushang, Mantripukhri Bazar, Nambol, Canchipur, Lamphel and Kongba.

The coordinated action not only disrupted student transportation but also highlighted systemic extortion by different organisations.

The protesters contended that some miscreants came to a school, snatched a school van driver's mobile phone, and destroyed it for not answering their calls-an action they described as excessive and unacceptable.

They also said that they feel uneasy while transporting

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