Hoax call sends reporters on wild goose chase
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 14 2011:
A hoax phone call from someone in the name of a UG group to newspaper offices and ISTV today send reporters on a wild goose chase.
The caller informed that the water supply project of Public Health Department located in between Langol Games Village Part-II and III had been set aflame.
But when media team reached the spot, nothing was found amiss.
A police team from Lamphel Police Station led by an officer also rushed in to inquiry.
Media fraternity, who have been carrying out their duties sincerely regardless of the hours of the day, have decried such hoax calls and appealed to all concerned refrain from repeating such pranks.