Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May17 2009:
The death toll in the fire incident which gutted a house at Kontha Khabam Makha Leikai under Heingang Police Station in Imphal East district on the night of April 23 has reached two along with one more victim succumbing to the injuries.
Out of four members of the family who suffered burnt injuries, the daughter-in-law identified as Rameshori (30) passed away at Shija Hospital where she was admitted for treatment in serious condition on April 25 .
Head of the family and father-in-law of Rameshori, Phijam Chaoba (52) who sustained 60 percent burnt injuries had been discharged from RIMS Hospital some days earlier but was found dead in his own bed early morning today.
Chaoba's wife Dasumati (47) and their son Rameshwor (31) who is the husband of Rameshori also sustained injuries in the incident.
It may be recalled here that the family members of Dhaneshori had alleged that Chaoba was responsible for the incident of fire.
Lamlai police have been investigating in to the incident.