AR finds missing fisherman's body
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 16, 2012:
Troops of 33 Assam Rifles and 5/9 Gorkha Rifles under Loktak Brigade in extensive search of the Loktak Lake after a boat capsize incident, the dead body of the fisherman was found inside the Lake water.
The name of the victim was Laishram Tomba (46) son of Late L Mani, locals of Phubala said.
Lairellakpam Shoben (46) son of L Nilamani who survived said that the incident took place when he was returning to his village with other two men after fishing.
All out sudden, the Lake became turbulent due to heavy winds and they lost control of their boats and drowned.
He also expressed gratitudes to the troops of 33 Assam Rifles and 5/9 Gorkha Rifles for their support, stated a press release of PIB (DW).