Freight woes threaten fresh supply crunch in Manipur as transporters stay away

Manipur is staring at the possibility of a fresh shortage of essential commodities as transport operators from outside the State are increasingly reluctant to send freight trucks to Manipur due to high costs and long travel times. Essential goods face shortages as highway conditions worsen significantly. Freight charges have increased substantially, impacting commodity prices. Retail prices for onions and other essential goods are rising.