Laikot accident: JAC defers protest at govt’s request

Newmai News Network

Imphal, Nov 24: The proposed agitation put forth by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the killing of Z Asongbou and Amangliu Pamai in a tragic accident which occurred on Nov 15, 2023, has been deferred for a time being as per the request of the government and the present prevailing law and order situation in the state.

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The JAC gave an ultimatum to the chief minister of Manipur demanding immediate arrest of the truck owner Bishwajit Dey of Kamrup, Assam; ex-gratia to the demise family; appointment of a primary teacher to one of the two sons of the deceased against the post of Amangliu TADC under the die-in-harness scheme; reimbursement of the medical expenses incurred by the injuries of all the victim’s family members and to compensate the damaged vehicle.

The said JAC was formed due to the tragic accident that occurred at Laikot village along NH-2 under Sapormeina police station of Kangpokpi district where a Bolero SUV coming from Dimapur side towards Imphal was hit by a speeding anempty goods carrier truck coming from Imphal.

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“The accident occurred due to drunk, rash and negligent driving on the part of the truck driver. The owner of the truck has not given any cooperation in spite of several attempts made by the police and the victim’s family,” the JAC alleged.

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