Kuki village chief kidnapped
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 11 2012:
Unidentified armed men abducted Manglen Changsan, chief of Sardar Zoute in Senapati district's Sadar Hills allegedly for ransom on June 4 .
Sources said Changsan was the chief election agent of a Kuki legislator who won in the recently conducted 10th Manipur Assembly election from one of the Assembly Constituencies in Sadar Hills.
The matter has not been reported to the police.
Interestingly, the Kuki National Front (KNF), which is party to the ongoing Suspension of Operation (SoO) with the Government, has appealed to the abductors to release Changsan (52) safely immediately on humanitarian ground saying that he is innocent.
In a statement, the outfit's 'Civil Administrative Officer' (CAO) Robert said "This is the time to promote peace and understanding within the Kuki society and hence acts of barbarism like this is not at all acceptable" .
The CAO further said that Changsan's abduction will only create misunderstanding and chaos, said the statement issued today evening.