Mishap claims one, injures another at Taphou Kuki village
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 21 2012:
A scooterist succumbed to injury on his way to the hospital while another sustained serious injuries when they were hit by an Imphal bound FCI goods laden truck today at Taphou Kuki village under Senapati police station.
According to report, the incident occurred this morning around 8.30 when a goods laden truck bearing registration number NL07A-4019 hit the two riders.
The driver and handymen of the truck fled away from the spot after the incident.
The dead victim has been identified as Laishram Dhanababu alias Budha (36) son of (L) Indra of Cachar while the injured victim is Abung of Kangpokpi.
Budha, who is running a welding workshop at Senapati headquarters, is staying at Kangpokpi.
The truck is said to belong to one Motikumar Malakar of Golaghat in Assam.
Police filed a case in connection with the incident.