NSCN-IM kidnaps head mason
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN
Imphal, February 23 2012:
In Manipur, the current month, that is February, is increasingly witnessing a trail of kidnappings in different parts of the state, with security forces killing one kidnapper and rescuing a non-local, while kidnapped victim died in the custody of abductors.
Also today, police said a head mason has been kidnapped by suspected NSCN-IM cadres from a small village of Henbung in Senapati district.
According to the police source, Phijam Thoiba, son of Leibakjao of Sekta Makha Leikai was whisked away by the NSCN-IM cadres at around 10:30 am yesterday from work site where a building was being constructed.
The NSCN-IM cadres came in a white Maruti Van and kidnapped Thoiba.
A case has been registered with Senapati police in connection with the kidnapping.
However, the reason behind the kidnapping is yet to be ascertained and an investigation has started, police said.