IMPHAL, May 7: Sangai Bazar, Hiyangthang Takhellambam Konjin, extended financial assistance to the family members of late N Thoibi of Nongmaikhong Makha Leikai, Kakching, who died after his boat capsized while trying to cross Manipur river during the recent storm on April 28.
The financial assistance was handed over to the family personally by Sangai Bazar chairman Kh Inaoba today.
It may be mentioned that Thoibi's lifeless body was found some distance away from where he went missing, on April 30.
Speaking to media persons, Inaoba said that the unfortunate day in which three people lost their lives at Chadong and one at Manipur rover, will always be remembered by the people.
Lauding the intense effort of the Government in the search operation of the three individuals who went missing at Chadong, he however mentioned that the Nongmaikhong incident concerning Thoibi seems to lack any of the State Government's attention.
He further expressed disappointment that the CSOs of the State also seem to be mum regarding the issue.