Thangal leader abducted by 'IM' men
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Service
Senapati, April 05 2013 :
The president of Thangal Naga Union (TNU) has been abducted by some unidentified armed persons from his house last night.
According to sources, H.Khangba was abducted from his house at Tumnoupokpi near Kalapahar under Kangpokpi Police Station under Sadar Hills, Senapati district.
Family members of H Khangba said that four armed men identified themselves as cadres of the NSCN-IM came to their house at around 9:30 pm and had taken him away saying they need to interrogate him on certain matter.
When H Khangba's wife protested, one of the armed men tried to pull the trigger of his weapon pointing at her.
According to sources quoting H Khangba's wife, the armed men though claimed to be NSCN-IM cadres, the accent they spoke in Manipuri was not that of the Nagas.
Meanwhile, another source quoting H Khangba's family members said a different hill based militant outfit had called up to H Khangba's wife today demanding Rs 40 lakh for the release of her husband.
However, this news is yet to be confirmed.
Meanwhile, Naga Peoples' Organisation (NPO), Senapati District Students' Association (SDSA) and other Senapati based NGOs have strongly condemned the kidnapping of H Khangba, the president of Thangal Naga Union.
A shut-down in Senapati district is likely tomorrow as there is every posibility that a sit-in-protest will be carried out in Senapati bazar tomorrow.
Meanwhile, a massive manhunt is underway to recue H Khangba by Kangpokpi police and 43 Assam Rifles.