Senapati: Tensions flared in Manipur’s Senapati district on Wednesday following reports of the recovery of six bodies, with two trucks allegedly set ablaze later in the evening.
According to sources, the incident occurred at around 7:20 pm at the Kathikho Karong garbage dumping site in Senapati.
The vehicles, identified as a container truck and a six-wheeler truck, had reportedly arrived from Imphal at approximately 2:30 pm and were parked at the dumping area when the fire broke out.
Sources said both trucks were empty at the time of the incident.
A team from the Senapati Fire and Emergency Services rushed to the spot and managed to bring the blaze under control.
The drivers of both vehicles are reportedly untraceable, raising further concerns amid the prevailing tension in the district.
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The exact cause of the fire remains unknown. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident, and further details are awaited.
The incident comes amid heightened tension in Senapati following reports of the recovery of six bodies earlier in the day.
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