Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Manipur Petrol Dealers Threaten Shutdown Over Extortion
Petrol pump dealers in Manipur are very upset because they are being threatened and asked for money by militant groups.
They told the governor about this problem on December 10, but nothing has been done to help them.
The dealers say they have to sell fuel at prices set by the government, so they can't raise prices to pay the militants.
If the government doesn't do something by December 28, the dealers might have to close their pumps.
This is a big problem because Manipur has been under special government control since February after some violent fights between different groups in the area.
Petrol pump dealers in Manipur threaten to shut operations if the government does not act against extortion demands by December 28, 2025.
The Manipur Petroleum Dealers Fraternity (MPDF) submitted a memorandum to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on December 10, 2025, but no action has been taken.
Militant outfits are targeting petrol pumps and other local businesses for extortion, with hundreds of members arrested in connection with these demands.
Dealers are caught between complying with illegal demands, which could lead to legal action, and refusing, which results in bomb threats and direct threats to life.
Manipur has been under President's Rule since February 2025 following the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh amid criticism over the handling of ethnic violence.
- Who
- Manipur Petroleum Dealers Fraternity (MPDF)
- What
- Threat to shut down petrol pump operations due to extortion demands
- When
- Deadline for government action is December 28, 2025
- Where
- Manipur, India
- Why
- Inability to address security concerns and extortion threats
- Governor
- Ajay Kumar Bhalla
- Memorandum Submitted
- December 10, 2025
- Deadline for Action
- December 28, 2025
- Government Status
- President's Rule since February 2025
- Arrests Made
- Hundreds of militant members
- Threats
- Bomb threats, extortion, illegal demands
- Potential Consequences
- Shutdown of petrol pump operations
