Drivers mourn
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 12 2014:
Members of All Manipur Petroleum Products Transporters' Association observed a two minute silence to mourn the tragic demise of their colleagues namely Sanjoy Thapa and his helper Ramesh Limbu.
The condolence event was held this afternoon at the Inter-State Bus Terminus, Chingmeirong wherein nearly 100 drivers and assistant drivers were present.
Sanjoy and Ramesh were reportedly killed in an attempted case of robbery by unknown miscreants at Demow area of assam's Sibsagar district on February 10 .
The victims were transporting high speed diesel and heading for here from Tinsukia when the incident occurred.
Extending solidarity to their departed colleagues, transport fuel workers today abstained from delivering petroleum products to their respective destinations.