In a case of hit-and-run, a man succumbed to his injuries following a road mishap that occurred around 6.40 pm of Sunday along the National Highway 102, Imphal-Moreh highway near Thoubal Kiyam Siphai Khong Ahanbi under Thoubal police station in Thoubal district.
According to police, the search is on to trace the vehicle involved in the crime. The deceased has been identified as one Laishram Naba metei, 64, from Kiyam Siphai Khundongbam Leikai in Thoubal district. He was rushed to Raj Medicity but succumbed to his injuries. Police said that Naba was hit by a vehicle coming towards Imphal from Thoubal.
Meanwhile, locals organised a protest meet at Kiyam Siphai Khong Ahanbi in connection with the incident and also formed a JAC. The meeting resolved to mount pressure on the department concerned to trace the vehicle and arrest the culprits, and launch a stir until demands are fulfilled.