Transporters donate Rs 60000 to families of K Sinam victims
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Imphal, July 11 2011:
Transporters' and Drivers' Council, (TDC) Manipur donated Rs 60, 000 for the next of kin of the bereaved families of six security personnel who lost their lives in a landslide accident along National Highway 53 on July 6, said a press statement of Manipur police.
DGP Manipur and Police Department extended sincere gratitude to TDC Manipur for its generous donation of Rs 60, 000 to be distributed Rs 10, 000 each to the next of kin of the bereaved families of six security personnel who lost their lives in an unfortunate accident as a mark of recognition and respect for their valuable service and sacrifice to the people of Manipur, said the press statement signed by IGP (Adm) Manipur T Pachuau on behalf of DGP Manipur Monday.
Such a gesture will go a long way to help the family members of the deceased to come to terms with their loss.
Police Department will cherish the same forever, added the statement.
Significantly, on July 6 a massive landslide killed six security personnel of Manipur Rifles (MR) and Indian Reserved Battalions (IRB) who were travelling along National Highway 53 towards Jiribam district headquarters to escort back loaded freight trucks and oil tankers stranded there.