Assam Rifles foils kidnapping attempt & rescues 2 persons

way2barak, Sept.16: In a major breakthrough against the kidnapping and ransom attempts, Jwalamukhi Battalion of Headquarter 22 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), foiled a kidnapping attempt, rescued 02 civilians and apprehended the kidnapper in Daili, Kangpokpi district of Manipur.

An input was received regarding kidnapping of two individuals from Daili village, KPI along with a TATA DI Vehicle who were carrying fish from Imphal to Dimapur for demanding a ransom of Rs.2 lakh. The kidnapped individuals were taken to an unknown location near Kangpokoi Christian Graveyard, KPI.

On timely interception by the team from CoB KPI, the kidnapped individuals along with a vehicle were rescued from Kangpokoi Christian Graveyard , Kangpokpi. Subsequently, the team from CoB KPI was able to apprehend the kidnapper & suspected cadre of KNF(P), Manggoulal Chongloi from Daili village. The apprehended individual along with recovery was handed over to KPI police station for further investigation .