Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of six Naga civilians in Manipur. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated that security forces are conducting intensive search operations to locate the abducted individuals. The state government is treating the incident with utmost seriousness. Coordinated operations are underway to ensure the safe rescue of the hostages.

The abduction began on May 13 after unknown persons killed four civilians including three church leaders, in two separate incidents in Kangpokpi and Noney districts | India News

The apprehended persons are suspected to be ‘active cadres of armed village volunteer groups’, the police alleged.