Northeast Desk, 9th April: In a tragic incident on Monday morning, a vehicle belonging to the 16th Assam Rifles stationed at Maram of Hengbung AR post was involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old local resident. The victim, identified as Mahaingam Horam of Tingsong Centre Village, was struck by the truck around 8:30 am near the Senapati District Council along NH-02.
Despite immediate medical attention, Horam succumbed to his injuries at the scene, leaving behind a grieving community and a shocked family. Compounding the tragedy, the victim’s wife had given birth to a baby just the day before.
The vehicle, reportedly fleeing towards the Mao side after the incident, triggered outrage among community members who demanded justice. However, thanks to the swift response and diligent efforts of the police team, both the vehicle and its driver were apprehended at a checkpoint.
In response to the hit-and-run case, community members gathered at the Senapati Police Station, seeking accountability for the loss. Meanwhile, the deceased’s body has been transferred to Senapati District Hospital for further procedures, while investigations into the incident are underway.
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