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Crime
Manipur Police Arrest Truck Driver in Fatal Tiddim Road Hit‑and‑Run
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 05:34 PM
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A truck driver was taken into custody by Manipur police after a fatal hit‑and‑run incident on Tiddim road, which claimed the life of a passenger.
A truck driver was arrested by Manipur police following a fatal hit‑and‑run on Tiddim road, a major artery connecting Imphal to the border. The incident, which occurred in the early hours, resulted in the death of a passenger who was traveling in a vehicle that collided with the truck.
Police recovered the truck at the scene and identified the driver, who was apprehended at a nearby police station. The driver is now in custody pending further investigation.
Authorities have stated that the investigation will focus on the circumstances leading to the collision and whether any traffic violations were committed. No additional casualties have been reported.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety on Tiddim road, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations in the region.
Police recovered the truck at the scene and identified the driver, who was apprehended at a nearby police station. The driver is now in custody pending further investigation.
Authorities have stated that the investigation will focus on the circumstances leading to the collision and whether any traffic violations were committed. No additional casualties have been reported.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety on Tiddim road, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations in the region.