Father, daughters killed in accident
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 03 2023:
In a tragic incident, a father and his two young daughters were killed after their car plunged into a pond near Samurou Makha Leikai Mayai Lambi under Wangoi PS on Monday night.
The deceased have been identified as Kongkham Jayenta (40) s/o Kumar of Uchiwa Mamang Leikai and his two daughters, Kongkham Abe (8) and Kongkham Bijubala (4) .
The incident occurred around 6.30pm on Monday, when a Maruti Car (MN1A 2377), coming from Imphal, was found half-sub-merged in a local pond near Samurou Makha Leikai Mayai Lambi.
The people present nearby tried to rescue the people trapped inside the car.
On receiving news of the accident, a team of Wangoi PS also rushed to the spot, with the OC himself, jumping into the pond to rescue the occupants.
After a short while, the rescuers were able to free the father and his two daughters, who were then rushed to Samurou PHC in the OC's vehicle and an autorickshaw.
However, the two young girls could not be saved and passed away, while the father was admitted to RIMS ICU and later, died at around 3 am on Tuesday.
The bereaved family claimed the bodies of all three on Tuesday for performing the final rites, a report conveyed.