Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 31:
Unidentified miscreants set ablaze a cement loaded truck (MN 01/5593) at Naoremthong Laishram Leikai at around 4 pm while a second abortive bid was made to torch another vehicle late in the evening, said sources.
Even though the fire failed to cause any substantial damage to the first truck, one of the labourers inside the truck at the time of the incident received burnt injuries.
The injured has been identified as L Prasad (55).Claiming responsibility for the Naoremthong Laishram Leikai incident Meelal cited violation of economic blockade for the attack.
Meanwhile, an unsuccessful attempt to torch a truck (MN-01-6154) at Mantripukhri at about 7.30 pm.
The fire was immediately doused by truck drivers who rushed in on seeing the fire.