Kolasib NGOs in Mizoram threaten to block NH-54

AIZAWL, JUNE 4 (NNN): Mizoram's Kolasib District All NGO Committee has threatened to impose total blockade on National Highway-54 connecting Mizoram with Assam in protest against the transfer order of a surgeon at Kolasib district hospital.   Leaders of Kolasib District All NGO Committee said that road blockade on National Highway-54 would be imposed unless the government revoke the transfer order of Dr. Zothansanga Zadeng, a surgeon at the district hospital latest by Monday.   Earlier on Thursday and Friday, the NGO committee had imposed a strike on all government offices in Kolasib town demanding the State government to revoke the transfer order.   Meanwhile, Serchhip District Joint Action Committee issued a statement on Sunday asking Dr. Zadeng to immediately join Serchhip District Hospital.   The statement also condemned the action of MZP and JAC of Kolasib district and said that all possible efforts would be taken so that the doctor immediately join Serchhip District Hospital.