Tamenlong (Manipur) [India], April 5 (HBTV): In a coordinated operation, Assam Rifles, in collaboration with Manipur Police, successfully rescued an abducted individual from Tollen village in Manipur’s Tamenlong district on April 3.

According to an official statement, the victim, identified as Sunil Kumar, an employee of Ganpati Company contracted under the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), was abducted by miscreants from a stone quarry near the Barak River bed, close to Maokot village.

The statement further said: ‘Assam Rifles, along with Manipur Police, investigated the facts and brought the CSOs together to work for the quick and safe release of the individual. Assam Rifles carried out multiple raids throughout the night in the adjoining jungles. CSOs were also engaged to get real-time information, which eventually forced the kidnappers to release the individual in an unharmed state within 24 hours.’

It added that the successful rescue reflected Assam Rifles’ commitment to ensuring the safety of local residents and their resolve to act swiftly against criminal elements. Authorities have launched a formal investigation into the abduction.

(ANI)