Postal employees in Manipur staged a protest a day after a mail vehicle on the Imphal-Ukhrul route was reportedly hijacked and 34 mail bags were set on fire. The incident triggered anger among staff, who said the attack had put both postal operations and worker safety at serious risk.
According to the available details, employees demanded swift arrests in the case and stronger protection for mail movement in the state. Their protest centered on concerns that postal staff and transport linked to essential public services are vulnerable without better security arrangements.
The attack on the mail vehicle has also raised concerns about disruption to postal delivery on an important route. When mail bags are destroyed, it can affect communication, documents and other items moving through the network, adding pressure on an already sensitive service.
The protest highlights broader worries among postal workers in Manipur over safety during transport duties. With staff calling for accountability and preventive measures, the focus is now on action by authorities to address security gaps and restore confidence in the mail system.
