No group has yet taken responsibility for the incident, according to authorities.
Imphal: The personal assistant of Manipur Consumer Affairs Minister L. Susindro was kidnapped by unidentified individuals near his home in the Imphal East district on Friday, police confirmed. The reason for the abduction of S. Somorendro (43) is still unclear. Authorities stated that no group has claimed responsibility, and investigations are underway.
This incident follows closely after armed attackers fired at least five rounds at the residence of former chief secretary Oinam Nabakishore in Bishnupur district on Thursday night. Fortunately, no one was injured in that incident, according to police. Officers recovered empty cartridge cases from the scene, and a case has been filed at Bishnupur police station.