Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 12:
Jupiter Yambem, the younger brother of Manipur Human Rights commission member Yambem Laba and founder president of the North American Manipuri Association has been reported missing following the attack and devastation on the World Trade Centre (WTC) in New York yesterday morning.
Jupiter is working as the senior manager of the world�s restaurant called the �Windows on the World� located on the 107th floor of the Northern Tower of the WTC, which was first slammed by an aircraft which was hijacked earlier at 8.42 am New York time.
According to Jupiter�s wife, Nancy McCardle Yambem, he was at work when the attack took place and had spoken to him on the phone at 7 am.
Altogether about 1200 people are said to have been evacuated before the building collapsed.
The police, Red Cross and all the hospitals have been informed abut Jupiter�s missing status.
His mobile phone bearing number 001-917-270-2034 is still ringing but without any response.
According to Rita Thokchom, the current chairperson of the North American Manipuri Association, all Manipuris located in New York are assisting in trying to locate Jupiter.
At the moment no outsiders are allowed to enter New York City, which has been sealed.