IMPHAL, August 11 MNS/ NNN: Protests were held today in two separate places in Imphal demanding the release of the two abducted officials.
Two officials of Manipur Government’s Horticulture Department were abducted by suspected militants near Kanglatongbi bazaar under Sekmai Police Station on August 8 night.
Horticulture Department officials have been identified as Assistant AO Maibam Priyokumar, 56, a resident of Yaiskul Janmasthan in Imphal West district, currently posted as manager at Regional Progeny Orchard, Maram, and Wangkheirakpam Ibopishak, 50, a resident of Nongmeibung in Imphal East district. They have been reportedly abducted by suspected Kuki militants, according to police sources.
On Sunday, demanding the release of the two officials, the protestors said for the sake of money the people should not give hardship to others.
A group of people carried out sit-in-protest at Yaiskul area in Imphal while another group of people protested at Nongmeibung in Imphal East district today.
It can be noted here that the kidnapping took place around 10 pm of Thursday when the duo was about to reach Kanglatombi bazaar. An unspecified number of unknown militants who were heavily armed whisked them away from the spot.
The two officials were travelling in a Chevrolet car heading Imphal when the incident happened, the reports added.
The police reports suggested that an underground group carried out the kidnapping in connection with a monetary demand of Rs 50,000.
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