DIMAPUR — Deputy Commissioner Phek, John Tsulise Sangtam, stated in an order dated April 13 that, due to earth cutting for the construction of houses, leading to mudslides and dumping along the proposed 2-lane road (NH-702A) from Chozuba to Phek and from Losami junction to Meluri, smooth traffic movement is being obstructed.
Therefore, all parties concerned have been directed to immediately cease construction/earth cutting and further remove all debris along the aforementioned road, as stated in a DIPR report.
Furthermore, he stated that if any vehicles on polling duty are held up due to the negligence of certain groups/individuals in failing to comply with this order, the responsible party will be held fully accountable, and action will be taken.