Road mishap kills one in Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, April 09 2021:
A road accident in Ukhrul town killed one pedestrian while another person was seriously injured.
The incident took place near Ukhrul police station when a speeding Bolero hit and knocked down two aged persons on Thursday night at around 8:00pm .
The deceased person was identified as Shangreihao Chiphang S/o Late Wungho Chiphang of Lanaitang while the injured person is identified as Kh Thoiba Singh (65) S/o Late Kh Tomba Singh of Singjamei Chingamakha Leikai, Imphal West.
The two victims were immediately rushed to District Hospital by police personnel of Ukhrul PS, where victim Shangreihao succumbed to his injuries and Thoiba was referred to Imphal in a critical condition.
It may be noted that police managed to arrest the driver after he fled from the accident site.
A case has been registered against the taxi driver, Chirmingam Kashak (25).Meanwhile, Hunphun Katamnao Long (HKL)/Ukhrul Student Union expressed their solidarity with the bereaved family and the injured individual.
HKL further extended their support to the police department for enforcement of stringent traffic rules in the town to prevent road accidents.