IDP drowns after falling into river
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 08 2025:
An Internally Displaced Person (IDP) from Churachandpur Khuga Tampak, who was staying at the Utlou relief camp, got drowned after falling into the Nambol Luwanglei River on Sunday.
The deceased has been identified as Oinam Sanaton Khuman (31) s/o (L) Abung.
In a statement Manipur Fire Service informed that report was received about one Sanaton falling into the river around 12.05pm Sunday.
Based on the report, a team of Manipur Fire Service along with Nambol Fire sub-station personnel and local volunteers carried out rescue operation.
Sanaton's lifeless body was later fished out from the river around 3 pm.
Upon learning about the tragedy, one of the victim's friends lost consciousness and taken to a healthcare centre in Nambol, the release conveyed.