Drivers' Union extends monetary assistance
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 30 2023:
All Manipur Road Transport Drivers and Motor Workers' Union (Drivers' Union) on Wednesday extended monetary support to the family of one driver who lost his life and another driver who suffered injuries during different accidents that occurred along NH-37.Members of the Union led by its general secretary Maimom Anil Meitei visited the Laitonjam Mayai Leikai residence of Khwairkpam Sunil, who died in an accident on March 19, 2023 around 3:30 pm near Tiyang village along NH-37, and handed over an amount of Rs 40,000 to his wife.
The amount also included contributions from drivers of vehicles plying along NH-37 and NH-1.The team also visited the Kwakta Thingel Leikai residence of driver Md Abir Khan, who suffered injuries in an accident that occurred on December 25, 2022 at Sibilong and provided monetary assistance of Rs 10,000 from the side of the union.
While informing that the union, will do the needful in availing benefits from insurance companies concerned, Maimom Anil also expressed gratitude to the owner of the vehicle which was driven by Sunil, for assuring to provide his 10 months' salary along with additional amount to the bereaved family.
He also appealed to all vehicle owners to register for insurance which could help the victims as well as the owners in the event of accidents.