3 die in mishap
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 15 2017:
Three per-sonnel of 5th Manipur Rifles including a Havildar in the escort Gypsy of Adim Pamei, yice-chairman of State Disaster Management Authority died when the vehicle they were travelling met with an accident at a place in between Keikao Part-I and Part-II along Tamenglong-Khongsangroad.
They were among CM N Biren's convoy to Tamenglong today.
The accident occurred at around 5 pm on their return journey to Imphal.
The vehicle reportedly fell into a gorge.
Two other personnel sustained injuries, sources said.
The injured personnel were brought to Imphal after they were provided first aid at Khongsang AR post.
The deceased personnel were identified as Hav Somoijit, Rifleman Dominic and Rifleman Kh Bungo.
One Insas Rifle and a magazine belonging to the deceased personnel are yet to be recovered, the sources added.