In a swift and coordinated operation, Dimapur Police on Tuesday rescued four abducted persons and arrested four individuals allegedly involved in the crime from the United North Block area of Burma Camp.
According to police sources, the operation was launched based on credible inputs that an individual from Patna, Bihar, had been abducted from Hotel New Rajasthan Place on October 8. Acting immediately on the report, a joint team comprising personnel from East Police Station, the Special Operations Team (SOT), and the Indian Reserve (IR) Battalion was formed under the supervision of senior officers.
The police team, using technical inputs, traced the suspected locations and conducted a targeted operation in the Burma Camp area.
“After ascertaining the rough location of the place where the victims were suspected to be confined, the operation was was conducted, wherein the Police Team managed to rescue four victims in record time on the same day,” police said.
During the operation, four persons were arrested from the United North Block, Burma Camp area. They have been identified as Saul Chophy (48), SS Rajapeyu of NSCN-IM; Bento Shohe (37), SS Khapur of NSCN-IM; Kavito Yeptho (42), SS Tatar of NSCN-IM; and Kivipu Zhimo (21).
A regular case has been registered at East Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
CNCCI lauds Dimapur Police for rescuing kidnapped businessmen; demands stern action against culprits
Meanwhile, the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) has expressed deep appreciation to the Dimapur Police for their prompt and commendable action in rescuing the four kidnapped businessmen from Dimapur by taking suo motu cognizance of the case on October 8.
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The CNCCI further demanded the police to book the culprits and take strict action against the group involved, ensuring the severest punishment to set an example and deter future occurrences.
“Such proactive and decisive action by the police not only restores public confidence but also plays a crucial role in keeping our city safe and ensuring a conducive environment for the business community to operate without fear or intimidation,” it stated in a statement.
However, the CNCCI said it is a known fact that may such incidents have occurred but often go unreported due to fear, threats, and intimidation.
“The kidnapping and summoning of businessmen to various camps has, regrettably, become a recurring issue. It is understandable that both the business community and the general public often feel helpless in the face of such actions by armed groups, fearing for their lives and the safety of their family members,” it further stated.
The CNCCI urged the Dimapur Police not to hesitate in making public the names of individuals and groups involved in such anti-national activities, carried out in the name of the Naga National Movement, so that the people of Nagaland may judge for themselves.
Such actions not only undermine the true principles of the Naga National Movement but also bring disrepute to the noble cause and aspirations of the Naga people and smears the image of “Nagaland for Christ”, it further stated
The CNCCI expressed its commitment to support all efforts that promote peace, safety, and lawful conduct within the business community and society at large.
