Imphal, Oct 3: The two Meitei youths, who had been abducted by alleged Kuki militants almost a week back, were released on Thursday morning.
Thokchom Thoithoiba and Oinam Thoithoi had been abducted on September 27.
The duo was handed over to the Superintendent of Police in Kangpokpi at approximately 5 AM on Thursday morning.
Sources said negotiations were held between various community leaders and authorities, which may have led to their safe return.
Taking to X, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said: “The two young men abducted in Kangpokpi on 27th September, 2024 have been safely brought back to the custody of @manipur_police. I sincerely appreciate everyone from both the state and central government who worked tirelessly to ensure their safe return. Your efforts are deeply valued.”
The two young men abducted in Kangpokpi on 27th September, 2024 have been safely brought back to the custody of @manipur_police . I sincerely appreciate everyone from both the state and central government who worked tirelessly to ensure their safe return. Your efforts are deeply…
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) October 3, 2024
However, the officials are yet to disclose details relating to their health and the circumstances of their abduction.
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