Four militants arrested for abduction, assault of railway driver

November 08, 2024 19:36

The Manipur police arrested four members of the banned outfit, Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup, in Imphal East district for the abduction and assault of a 23-year-old railway driver, an official statement said on Friday.

The police said in connection with the abduction and assault of railway driver Joshua Kamei from Kambiron (Puiluan) village, they raided a hideout of the suspects at Urup Mayai Leikai and arrested four members of KYKL (SOREPA), recovering arms from their possession.

The accused have been identified as Hijam Nikhil Singh (27), Hijam Thanglen Meitei (30), Thongam Ningthem Singh (32) and Gobin Elangbam (29).

Police seized an SLR, a .303 rifle and two four-wheelers.

Two drug users, who were reportedly in the custody of the suspects, were also rescued during the operation, the statement added. -- PTI

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