Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 25 2009:
A staff reporter of Newmai News Network, a news agency operating in the North Eastern states, Laiphrakpam Priyobarta sustained serious injuries when a Maruti van hit him at Langjing area in Imphal West district yesterday.
The reporter has been admitted at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital, Porompat.
Editor Witobou Newmai informed in a press release that the reporter sustained severe injuries in his head and chest.
He is in almost unconscious state when the staff of NNN visited him this morning.
Priyobarta and a friend were together when the incident happened.
According to his family members, Priyobarta was on his bike but he was halting when the driver of the speeding van lost control and hit him.
Pryiobarta, son of L Amuba, hails from Takyel Khongbal Mayai Leikai.
The staff of Newmai News Network (NNN) wished for the speedy recovery of Pryiobarta, who is a hard working reporter.
"We pray to the Almighty to extend His healing hand to the reporter who is currently fighting for his life at the hospital," stated the press release.