Handyman charred to death
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 27 2012:
Unidentified miscreants set ablaze a bus (MN01/1174) which was parked at Keishampat Leimajam Leikai near Rising Youth Club in the wee hours today.
In the unfortunate incident, one handyman was charred to death while another sustained serious burnt injuries.
The deceased handyman was identified as Ningthoujam Mangal alias Naobi (17) s/o N Shanti of Wangoi Laiphakpam.
The other handyman, who is battling for life in RIMS has been identified as Abung alias Boy (18) of Singhat, Churachandpur district.
The bus belonged to one Brahmacharimayum Dhanabir (45) s/o B Lalmani of Keishampat Leimajam Leikai.
He is the Vice Chairman of All Manipur Bus Owners' Federation and also the Secretary of Imphal Churachandopur Road Bus Owners' Welfare Association.
Police have registered a case in the regard and investigation is on.
Two empty bottles, which were believed to have been used by the miscreants in carrying petrol, were found inside the bus.