A senior Manipur Police officer was kidnapped after 200 armed males stormed his house on Tuesday, February 27. He was rescued following swift motion by cops and safety forces, based on a police assertion.
Imphal West Extra Superintendent of Police, Moirangthem Amit Singh, was kidnapped by suspected members of the Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei organisation, from his residence in Imphal West district, police mentioned.
The police assertion mentioned that round 200 armed people, believed to be Arambai Tenggol cadres, stormed Moirangthem’s residence in Imphal West and vandalised property. Safety forces have been known as in after the incident was reported.
Through the ensuing police motion, two people, recognized as Rabinash Moirangthem and Kangujam Bhimsen, sustained accidents and have been hospitalised. Nonetheless, amidst the chaos, Moirangthem and one among his escorts have been kidnapped by the assailants.
Extra forces have been instantly mobilised for a high-stakes rescue operation. Within the matter of some hours, the kidnapped Extra SP and his escort have been rescued from the Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai space. Following their rescue, they have been taken to Raj Medicity for medical therapy.
A case has been registered, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.