Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May17 2009:
A driver of a Maruti van abducted by unidentified persons along with the vehicle on the demand of Rs 10 lakhs since May 15 has been rescued by troops of 30 AR E-Coy and police.
According to a source, unidentified persons asked van driver Amar Hussain of Hatta to take them to Churachandpur.
But on reaching Churachandpur, the unidentified persons made a telephone call to Amar Hussain's family demanding Rs 10 lakhs failing which Amar would be murdered.
After the matter was informed to 30 AR stationed at Laikot (Phaihel), Churachandpur, the driver was rescued.
Police have also recovered the van from Happy Ground, located 2 kms away from Churachandpur police station.
It is reported that the IG (L/O-II) took a leading part in rescuing the driver.