Mishaps claim two
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 13 2012:
A woman vegetable vendor was killed when she was knocked down by a Tata Magic van at BT Road this morning.
A police source informed that the fatal mishap took place near the public toilet located next to the temporary market shed.
The deceased woman has been identified as Ahongshangbam Heiyai (70) of Wangoi Wahengbam Leikai.
Along with registration of a case, City Police have seized the Tata Magic van.
On the other hand, one Phanjoubam Iboton (42) s/o Late Nabakishore of Lamkhai, Jirbam was killed on the spot when he was run over by a speeding truck at Lamlong Keithel, Jiribam.
The deceased was riding a motorcycle when he was knocked by the truck.
Though the truck has been seized by Jiri Police, the driver is absconding, reports our Jiribam, correspondent.