Dimapur, February 2 (MExN): Sand supplier truck owners of Dimapur and Karbi Anglong district of Assam held a joint meeting on February 1 at Lahorijan Truck Parking and discussed various issues pertaining to sand transporters of the two districts, especially illegal collection of fees by unauthorized union at inter district boundary.
A press release informed that after much deliberation, the truck operators who attended the meeting resolved to form an association comprising of members from both the districts to work for the interest and welfare of sand transporters in Dimapur and Karbi Anglong. The meeting also resolved not to pay any illegal taxes besides taking care of truck drivers and handymen at times of accidents. The association would have its head office at Lahorijan Truck Parking and sub-officer in Dimapur.
The meeting was presided over by Lokhiram Rongpi, a social worker of Bokajan and recorded by Nito Sumi, secretary, Sand Stockist & Suppliers Union Dimapur.
