Manipur’s Dilemma
Today, as the first votes are cast in India’s general election, the spotlight naturally turns to the bustling political activities across the country.
At least 7 students were killed and over 18 sustained injury when the school bus carrying them on a study tour overturned in Noney district of Manipur on Wednesday.
Accoridng to the police, the bus suddenly overturned when the driver was negotiating a turn on Old Cachar Road near the Longsai area of the hills district leaving 5 students on the spot. The injured were admitted tthe local hospitals. Two students succumbed to their injuries in the hospitals.
The death toll may go up as the condition of a few students are stated to be critical.
The students of Thambalnu Higher Secondary School went on an annual school study tour to Khoupum in Noney district in 2 buses. The bus in which girl students were travelling met with the accident in the Longsai area .
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Manipur Chief Minister, N Biren Singh, expressed shock over the accident and tweeted: “Deeply saddened to hear about the accident of a bus carrying school children at the Old Cachar Road today. SDRF, Medical team and MLAs have rushed to the site to coordinate the rescue operation. Praying for the safety of everyone on the bus.”
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