IMPHAL, April 8: The election agent of BJP candidates for outer constituency Professor Gangmumei Kamei PA Thekho was reportedly detained by suspected NSCN-IM cadres this morning in Senapati district.
Sources informed that the incident occurred around 11 am near Chingai Khullen, Vastiichu, near Laii Village while PA Thekho was on a tour of the district in a bolero jeep (belonging to Prof Gangmumei) along with three other workers.
Thekho, 52 years, hails from Tungjoy village Senapati district.
The matter has been informed Chief Election Commissioner, New Delhi, Chief Election Officer, Manipur and police departments.
The detained election agent was reportedly released around 4pm the same spot where he was detained.
This is the third time in a row that the NSCN-IM suspects selectively in less than a week had used force against the BJP workers and supporters.
The first incident took place in April two wherein former Minister of Chingai, who is the BJP campaign advisor Dr Khasim Ruivah and his son were allegedly abducted by NSCN-IM suspect followed by intimidation meted out to BJP workers to shut down BJP office Ukhrul.
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