Imphal: In separate road accidents on Thursday in Manipur, an infant and a truck driver lost their lives, while a Kuki woman sustained serious injuries.
In Churachandpur district, 3-year-old Choikim, daughter of Thoukholet Kuki, died instantly when the Bolero vehicle they were traveling in met with an accident at Tinkhangphai village around 3 pm.
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Her mother, Naremrok Khudin, sustained serious injuries and was treated at the district hospital. The infant’s body was also deposited at the hospital, and the police have registered a case for further investigation.
Meanwhile, in Imphal East district, 26-year-old Thangmeipal Jajo, a truck driver from Ukhrul district, was found dead inside his water tanker parked near Palace gate.
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A joint team of Imphal East police and forensic experts is investigating the cause of death. The driver’s body has been taken to JNIMS hospital for post-mortem. Thangmeipal Jajo belonged to the Naga community.