More forces rushed to Tamenglong
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 23 2021:
Additional security personnel led by two Inspector General of Police (IGP) have been rushed to Tamenglong district after Zeliangrong Baudi advisor Athuan Abonmai was found brutally murdered after kidnap from the venue of the government programme 'Go to Hills 2.0' held at the district headquarters on Wednesday.
According to sources, a large team of state force led by two IGPs of Manipur police (IGP- zone I and Zone II) have been despatched to Tamenglong on Thursday morning as part of government's effort to restore peace.
The security team which left Imphal comprised a company led by CO of 5MR, one company of 7MR, CO of 4 IRB, CO of 5 IRB, CO of 6 IRB, CO of 7 IRB, commando team of Imphal West district police, commando team of Imphal East district police, Thoubal police commando team, Bishnupur district police commando team and teams of special commando unit.
A late report said the large additional force from Imphal reached Tamenglong district headquarters on Thursday night and started taking up security measures.