1. Two workers abducted by NSCN (K-YA) militants in Arunachal Pradesh released after being held since November 16.
2. The victims, Sashank Kumar Yadav (Junior Engineer) and Liamgao PANSA supervisor were taken from a makeshift camp in Longding district.
3. The armed cadres released the workers, and preliminary reports suggest they moved towards the Indo-Myanmar border.
Itanagar, Nov 29: Two workers who were abducted by armed cadres of the militant group NSCN (K-YA) in the Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh have been released. The victims, identified as Sashank Kumar Yadav (Junior Engineer) and Liamgao PANSA supervisor, were abducted by three armed militants on November 16 and were released on November 28.
According to preliminary reports, the abduction took place on Kunsa Pongchau road from a makeshift labor camp near Tisa River in Longding district. The victims were then taken to Kunno zero point in a Bolero pickup truck, which was later disengaged at Kunno. The armed militants reportedly moved towards the Indo-Myanmar border after releasing the victims.
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The abducted workers were part of the BTRF Project under the supervision of Shatrughan Singh. The kidnapping was allegedly carried out by Ss Lt. Col Botai Wangsu and Ss Lt. Abojak Wangnow of the NSCN K-YA faction.
The incident highlights the security challenges faced in certain regions, especially those with a presence of militant groups. The release of the abducted workers is a positive development, but it underscores the need for ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and security of individuals in such areas.
Authorities and security forces may need to enhance their efforts to prevent and address such incidents in the future, ensuring the well-being of the local population and those working in these regions.
