Manipur CM Says Massive Search Operation Underway To Rescue Hostages | News9

Added: 2026-05-31

[00:00:00]Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said the security forces are carrying out search and combing operations to trace those held hostage by militants. During a visit to Makan Naga Village in Kangpokpi District, he told reporters that four persons suspected to be involved in the kidnapping of the six Naga people have been arrested. The government is taking the issue seriously and search and combing operations by security forces are underway to trace the hostages.

[00:00:29]>> More than 38 people were abducted and held hostage by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Senapati District on 13th May, hours after three church leaders were killed in an ambush in Kangpokpi District. Of them, 31 people have been released, including 12 Naga women and six 16 Kuki and six Naga men. However, continued to be held hostage and their whereabouts are not yet known.

[00:01:08]>> Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said the security forces are carrying out search and combing operations to trace those held hostage by militants. During a visit to Makan Naga Village in Kangpokpi District, he told reporters that four persons suspected to be involved in the kidnapping of the six Naga people have been arrested. The government is taking the issue seriously and search and combing operations by security forces are underway to trace the hostages.

[00:01:38]>> More than 38 people were abducted and held hostage by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Senapati District on 13th May, hours after three church leaders were killed in an ambush in Kangpokpi District. Of them, 31 people have been released, including 12 Naga women and six 16 cookie and six Naga men. However, continued to be held hostage and their whereabouts are not yet known.

[00:02:16]Manipur Chief Minister Yum Nam Khemchand Singh said that security forces are carrying out search and combing operations to trace those held hostage by militants. During a visit to Makan and Naga village in Kangpokpi district, he told reporters that four persons suspected to be involved in the kidnapping of the six Naga people have been arrested. The government is taking the issue seriously and search and combing operations by security forces are underway to trace the hostages. More than 38 people were abducted and held hostage by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Senapati district on 13th May hours after three church leaders were killed in an ambush in Kangpokpi district. Of them, 31 people have been released including 12 Naga women and six 16 cookie and six Naga men. However, continued to be held hostage and their whereabouts are not yet known.