Manipur: Tragic Road Accident in Kakching Khunou; Girl Killed, Two Women Injured

IMPHAL: A 27-year-old woman died, and two married women were injured, one seriously, after a speeding Mahindra Bolero hit them at Kakching Khunou Lamkhai in Manipur.

The incident occurred around 11:00 am on Monday near a split road under the Waikhong police station’s jurisdiction.

The women were buying vegetables on the footpath when the driver, coming from Kakching Khunou bazaar, lost control of the vehicle, possibly due to a steering failure. The Bolero first hit an auto-rickshaw before striking the pedestrians.

Salam Rosibina was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured, Meishnam Devala (39) and Khumukcham Rojibala (40), both residents of Kakching Khunou, were quickly taken to Jivan Hospital for treatment.

The driver was caught along with the vehicle. Police have filed a case and are looking into the accident. The body of the deceased has been taken to JNIMS Hospital in Imphal for an autopsy.

Earlier, in reaction to recent incidents of violence aimed at civilians in Imphal's busy marketplaces Manipur police have apprehended seven alleged culprits.

This action comes after swift investigation. It was initiated when video footage of these unsettling incidents widely spread on social media.

The attacks notably occurred at night. This not only startled the residents but also elevated fears over public safety within Imphal's key marketplaces, Paona Keithel and Thangal Keithel. Without wasting time Manipur police sprang into action.

Of the apprehended individuals two individuals are identified as leaders by the police. Khumukcham Brainny Singh is one of them. He is just 19 years old and a native of Kongba Makha Nandeibam Leikai in Imphal East. RK Ronish Singh is the other, aged 22 and residing in Keishampat in Imphal West. They are now under police watch with charges related to their alleged roles in the attacks.

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