Army Officer Kidnapped in Manipur Rescued After 10 Hours

The incident marks the fourth kidnapping in the state since ethnic violence began in May 2023, highlighting ongoing security challenges.

• An army officer, Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Naib Subedar Konsam Kheda Singh, was kidnapped from his home in Manipur's Thoubal district by unknown individuals.
• The kidnapping marks the fourth such incident in Manipur since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023.
• Security forces launched a coordinated search operation, resulting in the JCO being safely rescued nearly 10 hours later.
• Previous incidents include the kidnapping and killing of a former Assam Regiment soldier and the abduction of four family members of an Indian Army soldier, leading to their deaths.
• The series of kidnappings have raised concerns over security in Manipur, amidst ongoing ethnic violence that has claimed at least 219 lives since May 2023.

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