Boy drowned at Ijei river
Source: The Sangai Express
Noney, June 08 2019:
One boy identified as Lungailung Gangmei (9) s/o Isaac Gangmei of Makhuam Part-5, studying in Class-3 at Children Training School Longmai, was drowned at Ijei river yesterday at around 2.30 pm.
Sources said that the incident occurred when they were returning from the school after appearing the 2nd term exam and went for fishing with some of his friends.
The boy was carried away by the strong current of the river when he tried to pick up his footwear after it slipped in the water said his friends.
Local Church leaders buried the body after funeral service was conducted today afternoon.
The sorrow and sadness of the family were shared by the principal of the school on behalf of all teachers & students.