Spot enquiry conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, September 03 2015:
In connection with the drwowning of three minors, a team of Moirang SDO officials, volunteers of the Friend of Farmers and social worker Bobbyjames Wahengbam conducted a spot enquiry on September 1 .
Haobam Thoibi Chanu (11) and Haobam Tonsana (9), daughters of Haobam Newton of Khoijumantabi died while trying to save their cousin Haobam Thanjamanbi (12), d/o Haobam Ibomcha from drowning on September 21 .
Khoijumantabi area was severely affected by recent flash floods.
As a result, sand and mud had accumulated in the area.
Due to slippery and slushy mud, Thajamanbi slipped and fell into a pond.
Thoibi and Tonsana rushed to rescue but both of them too slipped and fell into the pond.
Interacting with the team, Haobam Newton stated that the unfortunate incident could have been averted had the authority concerned took up measures to clean the sediments caused by flood water.