2 Meitei youth kidnapped in Manipur were freed in return for Kuki detainees.
The two Meitei boys who were abducted by Kuki militants last week were turned over to the Kangpokpi Superintendent of Police.
At about five in the morning, Thokchom Thoithoiba and Oinam Thoithoi were turned over to the Kangpokpi Superintendent of Police. The two young people had been absent for about a week.
Safely escorted by state police and Assam Rifles, the two arrived in Imphal, according to authorities. “Their family members are moreover at the police base camp and the teenagers will be in a little while surrendered to family members.”
Their release came at the same time as eleven Kuki undertrial inmates were freed from the Sajiwa jail, which is located outside of Imphal, the state capital. They gave them eleven to Saparmeina PS. police stated that before the two kidnapped teenagers were turned over to them, it was two AM last night.
The police said that although the 11 inmates were scheduled for release on bond a month ago, their release was delayed because proper escort arrangements were not in place.
It was one of many demands made by the kidnappers; nevertheless, due of the tense circumstances, the police asserted that even though they were granted bail, they were actually in jail.
Their release came at the same time as eleven Kuki undertrial inmates were freed from the Sajiwa jail, which is located outside of Imphal, the state capital. Before the two kidnapped kids were turned over to police, the eleven were turned over to Saparmeina PS around two in the morning yesterday, according to authorities.
The eleven inmates were scheduled to release on bond a month ago, but the police claim they were delayed because there weren’t sufficient escort arrangements.
It was one of many demands made by the kidnappers; nevertheless, due of the tense circumstances, the police asserted that even though they were granted bail, they were actually in jail.
In a social media post, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh stated, “The two young men who were abducted in Kangpokpi on September 27 have been safely released.”
“I genuinely value everybody from the state and focal government who worked vigorously to guarantee their protected return,” expressed Boss Pastor N Biren Singh. We are extremely appreciative for your work.
