HEC appeals for release of 'abducted contractor'
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Pamreiso Shimray
Ukhrul, July 14 2012:
In connection with the alleged abduction of Irungbam Irabanta the Hunphun Executive Council (HEC) has sent out its appeal to "responsible party" for his safe release and expressed solidarity with the aggrieved family.
Talking to media this morning, the HEC has stated it condemned any act of abduction and appealed for early release to whoever is responsible for the abduction of Irungbam Irabanta.
HEC hoped sanity would prevail upon the party who is holding the person hostage for nearly two months now and return the man to his family safely on humanitarian ground.
It also share solidarity with Irungbam's family and prayed for the well-being of the missing person.
Further, HEC asserted that it would condemn any act of crime and calls for refraining from such activities in Ukhrul district.
Irungbam, a contractor by profession, went missing since May 27 .
Earlier, it was reported in local media that he left for Ukhrul town on work related issues along with some persons but has not returned home since then.