Vehicle Damaged in Rockfall Incident in Kangpokpi

Ukhrul, May 31: A vehicle carrying seven passengers was struck by a falling boulder in a rockslide near Nungdolan area under Kangpokpi District on Saturday afternoon.

The incident occurred around 1:45 PM when a Bolero (registration number MN 03C 0362), traveling from Noney to Imphal, was hit by a large boulder, causing severe damage to the vehicle.

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Fortunately, all seven occupants, including three children and four adults, escaped unhurt.

The vehicle was being driven by Guikiaba K. Balang, President of the Inpui Naga Youth Organisation.

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