Four arrested in Manipur in connection with abduction of Naga civilians

IMPHAL: (May 26) Four persons were apprehended in Manipur's Kangpokpi district for their suspected involvement in the abduction of six Naga civilians, who are allegedly still being held hostage, police said on Tuesday.

A joint team of the Manipur Police, CRPF and Assam Rifles arrested the four men from the stretch between P Molding and Leilon Vaiphei inter-village road on Monday, they said.

The arrested persons were identified as Thangkhomang Khongsai (51), Seikholet Khongsai (40), Lunminthang Dimngel (27) and Kamgoulal Khongsai (30).