2 policemen hurt in accidental firing, one airlifted to Guwahati
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Shillong, August 11, 2014:
Two policemen were hurt in a case of accidental firing in the remote village of Purakhasia about 35 km from the town of Tura.
The two, one a driver and the other a battalion constable were hurt when a carbine accidentally went off when the constable was about to board a Gypsy on his way to an operation.
The two injured policemen have been identified as Battalion Constable (BNC) Mridul Ch Rabha while the driver has been identified as Trepatin T Sangma.
While Rabha is from Mendipathar, Sangma belongs to Tura.
The incident happened at about 8 am on Monday morning.
While details are still unclear on what exactly happened, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) (Operations) GHP Raju explained, "Sangma was in the driver's seat and the incident happened when Rabha was about to board the car.
His gun went off accidentally when he was adjusting his seat.
Rabha was hit in the stomach and Sangma in the chest".
The two injured were rushed to Tura Civil Hospital for treatment from where Rabha was airlifted to Guwahati for further treatment as the injury caused by the bullet lodged in his stomach was too sensitive to be operated on in Tura.
Rabha has been taken to GNRC in Guwahati for further treatment.