Picture for representational purpose only.
New Delhi, March 8
A serving Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army was abducted from his home in Manipur’s Thoubal district by armed men on Friday, officials said.
The JCO, Naib Subedar Konsam Kheda Singh, was later rescued following an operation this evening, said Col Amit Shukla, spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, in Manipur. The JCO, a resident of Charangpat Mamang Leikai, was on leave when some people barged into his house at 9 am and bundled him in a vehicle and fled.
The Army launched a coordinated joint search operation and rescued the JCO at 6:30 pm. The Manipur police were investigating the incident, Col Shukla said.
This was the fourth incident since the commencement of the conflict in Manipur in May last year wherein soldiers or their relatives were targeted.
The Tribune News Service brings you the latest news, analysis and insights from the region, India and around the world. Follow the Tribune News Service for a wide-ranging coverage of events as they unfold, with perspective and clarity.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
Video: ED recovers ‘mini mountain’ of cash from servant’s room of Jharkhand minister's secretary
ED sources said the cash was being counted to ascertain the ...
Phase-3 poll din ends; will seal fate of Amit Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Voting in 93 seats across 12 states tomorrow
Canada ‘rule-of-law country’: Justin Trudeau on arrest of 3 Indians in Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case
Says Sikh community feeling unsafe after Nijjar’s killing
Terrorists using steel bullets to ambush forces in J&K, taking to ‘hit-&-run’ tactics
Poonch, Rajouri epicentre of attacks; 18 killed in a year
Indian women's and men's 4x400m relay teams qualify for Paris Olympics
The top two teams in each of the three heats in the second r...
