Khudengthabi ambush an act of cowardice: Gaikhangam
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 21 2013:
While condemning the ambush on MR personnel near the AR post at Khudengthabi along Imphal-Moreh road today which left one MR jawan death and many others injured, Home Minister Gaikhangam has described the ambush was a 'cowardly act' .
Speaking to reporters during his visit to Shija Hospital to enquire over the condition of the injured victims, Gaikhangam said that the ambush carried out over an officer who was on tour to look after the road condition of Imphal-Moreh road was an irresponsible act which should be condemned by all.
Sharing the grief and sorrow of the victim's families, the Home Minister assured all possible helps from the side of the government to the victims.
He also provided monetary aid of Rs 2000 each to the injured victims during his visit.
He further informed that police have not yet got hold on any clue on the identity of the attackers but a high level police team led by an IGP has started an investigation.
He also condemned the bomb attack on CRPF personnel at Sekmai today which left two CRPF personnel and six civilians injured.