Saturday, June 06, 2009

Two NREGS women worker killed in mishap

Imphal, June 05 2009: In a tragic accident ,two women have been killed when a mound of dug out earth crumbled upon them this morning. Two other women were also injured. The women were digging a well under NREGS at Sagang Lukhumbi village within the jurisdiction of Kumbi police station.

The women were digging earth to enlarge a well already existing there.

However a chunk of earth mixed with stones suddenly crumbled and fell upon them.

Altogether 50 people including men and women were working at the site.

The deceased victims have been identified as L Wainimnei (57) wife of Sanglarwang and ST Neipi (38) wife of ST Joy.

Those who sustained injuries and admitted at RIMS have been identified as M Momo (23) daughter of Rangneichung and D Chongboi wife of Neithalin.

Source: The Sangai Express

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