The convoy of loaded oil/LPG tankers was returning to Imphal under the escort of security personnel when the ambush occurred (Representative Image: PTI File)
In the wake of the ambush, panic buying of petrol and diesel has been observed at petrol pumps in the valley districts of Manipur
At least one person was injured as armed men allegedly targeted fuel tankers in Manipur’s Tamenglong district on Tuesday. As many as four fuel tankers were hit in the firing that happened near Keimei village on NH-37 which connects Imphal with Silchar.
The convoy of loaded oil/LPG tankers was returning to Imphal under the escort of security personnel when the ambush occurred. Armed men, who are yet to be identified, fired from hilltops targeting the fuel tankers on the highway, in which a driver was shot, police said.
As the bullets hit the tankers, oil was seen spilling on the road.
Following the attack, security measures in the area have been intensified, and an investigation has been launched by the authorities to apprehend the culprits responsible for the ambush.
In the wake of the ambush, panic buying of petrol and diesel has been observed at petrol pumps in the valley districts of Manipur.
Long queues were seen outside petrol pumps in Imphal Valley as panic-buying gripped the people.
Hundreds of vehicles were seen outside the petrol pumps in Moirangkhom, North AOC, Kwakeithel in Imphal West district, and Nongmeibung and Porompat in Imphal East district.
Assuaging the concerns of fuel shortage, the Directorate of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution said in a statement,
“There is sufficient stock of petrol and diesel in the state. There will be no shortage. All petrol pumps are directed to open as usual.”
It urged the people to purchase as per their regular needs, and not to resort to panic buying.
