Water-tanker driver abducted, threatened
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 02 2024:
A water-tanker which delivered water to State forces (IRB) stationed at Ema Kondong Lairembi premises was hijacked along with the driver yesterday.
The water-tanker (Tata DI) was driven by one Md Nurdin (39) s/o Md Shamu of Kairang Mamang Leikai, but presently staying at Moreh.
After delivering water to the IRB personnel stationed at Ema Kondong Lairembi premises, Nurdin was returning to Yangoutabi village when he was halted by around 15 armed Kukis at around 11 am.
The armed Kukis abducted Nurdin together with his water-tanker on the charge of supplying water to State forces deployed at Moreh.
On learning about the abduction, Assam Rifles troops stationed at Moreh launched search operations in some areas.
The armed Kukis freed Nurdin near Moreh Gate No 1 in the evening after warning him not to ever supply water to State forces deployed at Moreh, sources informed.
Police have started investigation into the incident after registering a case at Moreh police station.