Truck driver assaulted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 06 2012:
A truck driver sustained injuries on the eyes after he was reportedly assaulted by some toll tax collectors at Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai.
According to a source, Md Firoz Khan (32) of Keirao Litan Makhong was heading for Major Khul from Lilong at about 4.30 this morning.
At Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai, an argument broke out between the driver and the toll tax collectors on the issue that the money given by Firoz was less.
Soon the toll tax collectors assaulted the driver.
Firoz Khan said that he gave Rs 20 to the toll tax collectors but they demanded Rs 40 .
"As I was arguing the matter, one of the toll tax collectors shove me on the right eye using a piece of OFC.
Then they started raining blows on me", Firoz said.
The truck he is driving belongs to one Nashir Khan of Lilong Tairen Makhong.
It is said that leaders of the All Manipur Drivers Welfare Association came to the spot.
Alleging that toll tax is being collected at the whim of the tax collectors without inserting the exact rate in the receipt paper, the association has decried the assault.
Later, the matter was resolved after a joint meeting at Singjamei police station.