Monetary aid extended to victim families
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, February 27 2023:
Sagolband AC MLA, RK Imo today provided monetary assistance of Rs 50,000 each to the families of the victims of the December 21 Tubung bus accident.
Following the assurance made by RK Imo earlier to help the victim families, members of BJP Sagolband Mandal today handed over the monetary aid to the families of the 9 killed in the accident during a simple function held at Thambalnu Higher Secondary School campus in Yairipok Top Chingtha.
The function was attended by BJP Sagolband Mandal president, Dr H Ruhikanta Sharma; vice president, L Sibananda; Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC), Ward no 7 Corporator, RK Jiten; Ward no 10 Corporator, Salam Tiken; BJP Sagolband Mandal general secretary, W Shyamananda; BJP Andro Mandal president, Babu and Thambalnu Higher Secondary School principal, Sh Bimol among others.
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At the event, Dr H Ruhikanta stated that the assistance was provided to help the families affected by the tragic accident and to honor the deceased.
He continued that the MLA really wanted to come with them to Yairipok and meet with the families but was unable due to the ongoing Assembly Session.
Development Organisation Andro Kendra (DOAK) general secretary, Hidangmayum Oken Sharma appreciated RK Imo and members of BJP Sagolband Mandal for their concern and helping the families of the victims of the tragic accident.
It may be noted that the bus accident at Longsai Part-III, Noney killed 9 persons including 7 girl students, one teacher and a warden.