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Manipur: 35 postal bags burnt destroyed by unidentified attackers in Ukhrul
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At least 35 postal bags containing ATM cards, passports, and other important documents and letters were destroyed after a vehicle transporting mail for the Department of Posts was allegedly torched by unidentified attackers in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, officials said on Tuesday.
Ukhrul Sub-Post Office Postmaster Wungreipam Rimai said unidentified miscreants set ablaze the postal vehicle on Monday on the Yaingangpokpi-Litan Road, destroying several postal consignments.
In a video message, Rimai said that of the 35 postal bags destroyed, 30 were meant for Ukhrul, four for Somdal, and one for Kamjong.
However, upon reaching Shangkai village, all vehicles in the convoy were stopped and checked by Kuki volunteers.
The complainant alleged that some individuals carrying concealed firearms approached him, forcibly boarded the postal vehicle, and compelled him at gunpoint to drive further ahead.