Youth abducted and robbed, rescued by police
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 28 2024:
One RK Bilangidesh (22), son of Bobbysana of Wangkhem Mayai Leikai, was abducted and later abandoned after being robbed of his car and mobile phone.
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when Bilangidesh was called out by one Tekcham Abhinash (34), son of Ibomcha of Khongjom Sapam Leikai, on the pretext of a work-related outing.
Sources said that Abhinash asked Bilangidesh to accompany him to collect some cash from his sister's house.
Bilangidesh agreed and went with Abhinash in his family's black Maruti A-Star (WB74P-7507) .
In the evening, Bilangidesh managed to contact his father, informing him that he was being held captive in Thiyam Wangmataba area.
Shortly after the call, both Bilangidesh's and Abhinash's phones remained in switched off mode, raising concerns for his safety.
Bobbysana, immediately filed a complaint at the Thoubal Police Station where an FIR was registered, and police launched operation to rescue Bilangidesh.
Upon learning of the police move, the cap-tors abandoned Bilangidesh in Sangaiyumpham area late that night from where police rescued him.
However, his captors took way his phone and car.
Family members reported that Bilangidesh and Abhinash were acquaintances and co-ran a used car trade.
The police are searching for the perpetrators and recover the stolen car and phone.