Body of drowned boy recovered
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 21 2022:
The lifeless body of a 12-year old boy, who had fallen into the Arong Turel (river) under Thoubal PS on Saturday, was retrieved later in the day.
The victim has been identified as Khangembam Abungcha alias Malem Chahi s/o (L) Kh Somen of Thoubal Athokpam Mayai Leikai.
Abungcha was staying residing with his aunt Kh Ibemcha Devi (42) and studying in Class V at Athokpam Junior High School.
According to reports, the boy went missing around 2.30 pm Saturday and the body located by one Md Ashadullah alias Eshing Maiba of Urup around-4.08 pm.
An SDRF team arrived at the scene about 10 minutes after the body was retrieved.
It may be mentioned here that Md Ashadullah has recovered over 418 victims of drowning over the years.