Miscreants attack Jiribam denizens along NH-37
Source: Chronicle News Service
Jiribam, May 24 2024:
Unidentified miscreants attacked two people while coming to Jiribam from Silchar Airport in Assam's Houkip Punji area, a Kuki inhabited village, along NH-37, on Friday.
The incident which occurred around 3:30 pm.
The attackers used slingshots on the two victims.
According to reports received, Roshan Meitei (27) of Jiribam Babupara was returning home after picking up his brother from Silchar Airport in an i20 car (AS11M 5149) when the assailants from the hillside attacked them with slingshots.
In connection with the incident, Roshan's younger brother stated that the assailants targeted them upon reaching Houkip Punji area along NH-37 .
The slingshot projectiles struck the rear side windscreen he was seated.
As they sped away from the area, they observed two individuals from the hillside aiming slingshots at them.
A case has been filed at Jiribam police station, with a report also submitted to Assam police.