Newmai News Network
Senapati | June 5
Suspected militants numbering about four who were fully armed with automatic rifles shot and seriously injured a truck driver identified as Sanjeev Pradhan aged 26 years s/o Rudra Bahadur Pradhan of Taphou Nepali village in Senapati district of Manipur.
The incident happened around 9:30pm on Saturday near Changoubung turning when the assailants stopped the truck for monetary demands and fired 20-30 rounds which injured the driver in his abdomen. The suspected militants fled the crime scene after puncturing the tyres of the truck. The gunmen also damaged the windshield.
Soon after the incident, the 35 Assam Rifles Hengbung post immediately rushed to the spot and helped the driver with first aid. Based on the incident, a police FIR under U/S 400/307/338/427 IPC & 25 (I-C) Act has been lodged at Kangpokpi police station for further investigation. The police recovered more than 25 empty cases of cartridges from the spot on Sunday morning.
Meanwhile, the Gorkha Samaj Senapati has strongly condemned the shooting incident. Such incidents of shooting, killing, harassing, kidnapping and other "inhuman activities" on drivers are common along the national highway. Strongly demanding justice to the victim and keeping the NH-2 safe from all such unwanted incidents, the Gorkha Samaj has warned that, it will be compelled to launch agitation if those responsible do not come out with clarification within three days deadline.
The Gorkha Samaj Senapati has also expressed its gratitude to the 35 AR led by Major Gulati, company commander for timely intervention and saving the driver’s life. Such yeomen service of the 35AR is acknowledged in truest term and appreciated the noble deeds, the Gorkha body said.
