Sunday, Nov 10 2024 | Time 20:14 Hrs(IST)
image
States » East


Manipur: 20 Kuki inmates released in exchange for two abducted youths

Manipur: 20 Kuki inmates released in exchange for two abducted youths

Imphal, Oct 3 (UNI) Two Meitei youths who were abducted by Kuki militants on September 27 were released on Thursday morning at Kangpokpi district.
After seven days of negotiations, 20 Kuki inmates in jail for various crimes were also released.
Assam Rifles personnel helped in the final negotiation. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren discussed the matter with opposition leaders O Ibobi and Congress President K Meghachandra about the matter.
CM sent DGP Rajiv Singh twice to hold talks with the abductors.
Meanwhile, COTU, an organisation based in Kangpokpi, said it helped in the negotiation.
Three youths who were going to attend an army recruitment of SSC GD at New Keithelmanbi had lost way and reached a Kuki dominated area.
A massive manhunt was launched, following which one Johnson Singh of Thoubal Khekman Maning Leikai was rescued. Two youths identified as Oinam Thoithoi Singh and Thokchom Thoithoiba of Thoubal were in the custody of Kuki militants.
Over 31 persons, including children, who entered Kuki areas are still missing in Manipur after the crisis started on 3 May 2023.
UNI NS ARN

More News

Odisha to host EMRS National Cultural & Literary Festival

10 Nov 2024 | 4:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (UNI) Odisha is all set to host 5th Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) National Cultural and Literary Festival & Kala Utsav- ‘UDBHAV’ from November 12 to
15.

see more..

Kuki militants launch attack on women farmers, Army jawan injured in Manipur

10 Nov 2024 | 4:22 PM

Imphal, Nov 10 (UNI) A Mahar Regiment soldier sustained bullet wounds on his left arm on Sunday when Kuki militants launched an attack on women farmers at Sanasabi Lampak, Imphal East.

see more..

Kolkata hosts SIP International Prodigy 2024

10 Nov 2024 | 2:49 PM

Kolkata, Nov 10 (UNI) SIP Academy India on Sunday organized the prestigious SIP International Prodigy 2024, at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan as the event brought together participants from 11 different countries, providing them with an opportunity to demonstrate their outstanding mental math skills.

see more..

Puri Jagannath Temple: Devotee lodges complaint against JTP member

10 Nov 2024 | 1:21 AM

Puri, Nov 9 (UNI) The iconic Jagannath temple here in Odisha is in the news again for all the wrong reasons.

see more..

Odisha-Based BonV Aero unveils first fully autonomous logistics Drone of India

10 Nov 2024 | 12:55 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (UNI) Bon V Aero, an Odisha-based deep tech startup, has officially launched Air Orca, India’s first fully autonomous logistics drone, at an event hosted at the C.V. Raman Global University campus.

see more..
image