Horticulture officers abducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 09, 2013:
Two Horticulture officers posted at Regional Progeny Orchard, Maram have been abducted by some suspected Kuki militants from Kanglatongbi area along NH 2 yesterday afternoon.
Farm Manager M Priyokumar of Yaiskul Janmasthan and another officer Wangkheirakpam Ibopishak were coming back to Imphal from Maram in a Chevrolet Beat car (MN-01W/6687) when they were stopped on the highway and abducted at around 3 pm.
Police have recovered the car from Kanglatongbi Shantipur area last night.
Although it is suspected that the two officers were abducted for a ransom amounting to Rs 50 lakhs by Kuki militants, it is not yet clear which UG group is behind the abduction.