Assam Rifles successfully rescued an abducted woman in Manipur’s Kamjong district following coordinated operations carried out in the violence-affected border region along the India-Myanmar border.
According to an official statement issued on Friday, the rescued woman, identified as Olina Ningshen, had allegedly been abducted from Namlee village during the clashes that erupted on May 7.
The release operation was conducted south of Z Choro village, close to the incident site, under the supervision of Assam Rifles and other agencies.
Officials said the woman’s husband, village headman and members of civil society organisations (CSOs) were taken to Humine Thana, near Phaikoh, after Assam Rifles secured her safe release.
Following the rescue, the woman and her family members were escorted to the Assam Rifles headquarters at Chassad for formal handover procedures, documentation, medical examination and psychological assistance.
The family, along with village representatives and CSO members, later returned safely to Khangpat Khun village.
The Assam Rifles stated that the entire operation was closely coordinated to ensure the woman’s safety and wellbeing.
The force further said unrest had broken out near Z Choro and opposite Namlee along the India-Myanmar border in the early hours of May 7. Troops of Assam Rifles reportedly responded swiftly and managed to bring the volatile situation under control despite difficult conditions.
During the violence, multiple rescue teams were deployed in the affected areas. Assam Rifles personnel secured 10 houses affected by the clashes and evacuated civilians to safer locations.
Fifteen villagers, including women and children, were rescued and provided humanitarian assistance at the Aloyo Assam Rifles camp. An injured woman was also given immediate first aid and medical evacuation support.
Simultaneously, sanitisation and search operations were launched to prevent further escalation of violence and restore stability in the region.
During the operations, one armed cadre identified as Lal Thag John, aged 38, was apprehended from Churachandpur district along with a weapon, magazine and ammunition. He was later handed over to local police authorities.
Assam Rifles said troops continue to patrol sensitive areas across Kamjong district to maintain peace and security amid prevailing tensions in the region.