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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 22 2008:
Visiting the injured persons who are being treated at various hospitals today, Governor Gurbachand Jagat has condemned last night's bomb blast near the gate of Ragailong in Imphal West District which left 16 persons killed and several others injured as an act of terrorism and mindless violence.
Stating that this act was against the people of Manipur as a whole, the Governor also called upon all the peace loving citizens to condemn such violence as an act against the people and culture of Manipur.
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In the forenoon today, the Governor visited various wards of JN Hospital at Porompat, RIMS Hospital at Lamphelpat and Shija Hospitals and Research Institute at Langol where 21 injured persons are under treatment.
He had close interaction with each of the injured victims and wished them speedy recovery.
During the visit of the Governor at RIMS Hospital, Medical Superintendent of the Hospital Dr Y Mohen Singh assured that all the required blood would be provided for transfusion to the injured persons.
The Governor also extended a financial assistance of Rs 50,000 towards purchase of the required medicines for the injured victims.
Out of the total assured amount, a sum of Rs 20,000 was handed over to the authorities of RIMS by the Governor during his visit today.
Condemning the blast as an act of terrorism and mindless violence, the Governor also expressed deep sorrow and sympathy towards the victims of the bomb blast.
Talking to mediapersons after the inspection, the Governor observed that most of the victims are daily wage earner.
Condemning the perpetrators of the bomb blast which caused death, injury and distress to many innocent people, the Governor also conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families who lost their near and dear ones in this barbaric act.
DGP Joykumar and other top ranking officials of both the Civil and Police Department, accompanied the Governor during the inspection.
Health Minister Ph Parijat has also inspected the injured being treated at the hospitals today.
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