Two kidnapped by suspected KLA
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 16 2011:
Two persons including the secretary of a Village Authority were kidnapped by some unidentified gunmen suspected to be cadres of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) in Churachandpur district, an official source said.
Thongmang Lhungdim (53), secretary of Dampi Village Authority and Holkholet Lhungdim (60), both from Dampi village were reportedly kidnapped on Monday afternoon.
The motive behind the kidnappings is yet to be confirmed by the police who registered a suo-motto case under section 400/365/34 IPC.
A source close to the KLA maintaining ceasefire with security forces under suspension of operation, however, said that the two village leaders were abducted by some individuals posing as cadres of the outfit.
The matter is being investigated and posers have been sent for the safe release of the two persons.