Scribes assist
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 28 2024:
Media fraternity of the State extended Rs 50,000 in monetary aid to Image TV reporter Kumar Nongthombam (39) who was physically assaulted and had his rented room set alight by unknown armed miscreants on the intervening night of February 23 and 24 .
The reporters visited Kumar at his residence in Huikap Awang Leikai under Andro Assembly Constituency of Imphal East district and handed over the financial assistance.
The sum was funded by people from the media fraternity and the first installment of Rs 50,000 was handed over to make arrangements for renting another room for him along with all the basic necessities.
Reportedly, the second installment of monetary aid will be handed over to Kumar once he makes a full recovery and returns to Imphal.