Mishap kills two
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 19 2015 :
Two motorcycle-borne youths succumbed to injuries after they were knocked down by a speeding passenger van at New Keithelmanbi on Imphal-Jiribam road this afternoon.
The deceased have been identified as Gaikhuilung Panmei (17) s/o Ahdai Panmei (PA of Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam) of Ragailong and Gaingchui Kamei (20) s/o Gaithongam of Konthoujam Kabui Khul Awang Leikai.
Family sources said that the duo, who were driving towards Imphal in a Duke motorcycle, were knocked down by a speeding passenger vehicle at New Keithelmanbi on Imphal-Jiribam road at around 4.30 pm.
The van fled the spot after hitting the two youths, they said.
They succumbed to injuries on the way to the hospital, family members said.
Even as police have taken up a case regarding the incident, both the bodies have been deposited at RIMS morgue for post mortem examination.