Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 19 2010:
At least four personnel of Manipur Police who were taking part in the parade during the observance of Manipur Police Raising Day at the parade ground of 1st Bn MR collapsed due to exhaustion and scorching sun while standing for nearly two hours.
The first victim fell down with a thud along with his rifle on the grass while DGP Y Joykumar was speaking.
Then during the Governor's speech, three more policemen among those standing in the contingents were seen falling down on the grass.
Those personnel who collapsed were taken away on stretcher by some other MR personnel.
Some of the female police personnel whose contingents were behind the front phalanx were seen sitting down on the ground being unable stand due to fatigue and the hot sun.