Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 16 2009:
In a hit and run case, a police constable was killed when a unidentified vehicle knocked him down last night along Imphal-Moreh Road at Thoubal Athokpam Khunou near Arongthong.
According to police report, the victim identified as constable Nongthombam Iboyaima (45) was on his motorcycle when the vehicle knocked him down near ABC workshop of Athokpam Khunou at around 9 pm.
A resident of Thoubal Sagoltongba Awang Leikai, the deceased constable Iboyaima was working as a staff in the store section of Thoubal District Police Headquarters.
He was found laying unconsciousness along the road side and later admitted to Thoubal District Hospital for treatment.
However, as his condition deteriorated, he was referred to RIMS, Imphal later in the night where be breathed his last at around 12.35 am today.
The body has been handed over to his family members after post-mortem examination at Lilong PHE today.
Thoubal police have registered a case in connection with the incident.
On the other hand, a 70year old man sustained serious injuries when he was knocked down by a Santro car (MN-04K/2759) in front of Johnstone Higher Secondary School, Imphal at around 1.30 pm today.
70-year old Moirangthem Kesho of Haoreibi Makha Leikai was first admitted to RIMS for treatment.
From there he was again referred to a private hospital for further treatment.