Army launches search for missing person
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, November 26 2024: On receiving information about a missing person on Monday evening from Leimakhong, Army has launched a massive search operation.

The individual identified as Kamal Babu is a 54 year old man of Meetei community, resident of Cachar district in Assam.

He has been staying at Khurkhul.

Babu has been working as a works supervisor for a contractor working with Military Engineering Services (MES) in Leimakhong Military Station.

It was reported by his family that the individual did not return home on Monday, a release by PRO Defence informed.

The release continued that acting on input, Army sprang into action, immediately activating all its resources.

CCTV feeds are being carefully scanned, his co-workers are being spoken to and intense search operation, including with tracker dogs, has been launched.

Despite a thorough search of the areas, neither the individual nor his two-wheeler has been located.

The combing operation has been further intensified, spreading across the military station and adjoining villages.

Drones and other aerial platforms have also been integrated.

Army authorities have interacted with the CSOs of the region to trace the missing individual.

The family has been assured of all efforts being undertaken by Army for an early and safe return of Kamal Babu, it assured, while adding that the Manipur Police has also started investigation.

Army further requested Meetei CSOs to remove blockades for a free and swift movement of the armed forces and police.

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