Imphal NRI dead in WTC crash

NEW YORK, SEPT. 16. Jupiter Yamben, a Non-Resident Indian from Imphal was killed when one of the towers of World Trade Center collapsed following the terrorist attacks in the U.S.

This was the first fatality of a person of Indian origin to be confirmed by the authorities. Yamben was the manager of a restaurant, `Windows on Word', located in the 103rd storey of the WTC.

The Indian Consulate here has expressed grief over Yamben's death. Though no figures are available, about 250 Indians are still reported to be missing.

- PTI

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