Dimapur, Dec. 19 (EMN): The Indian Army in continuation of its efforts to thwart the designs of ULFA (I) and other subversive elements in Tinsukia district rescued a civilian from the clutches of kidnappers, who are said to have claimed to be working for ULFA (I).
The PRO (defence) issued a press release on Wednesday stating that in morning of Dec. 18 troops of Dao division successfully rescued a civilian namely Khemraj Chetri a resident of Dhekliajan, Digboi and also apprehended two of the five kidnappers involved in the kidnapping.
Khemraj Chetri was kidnapped from Hilaguri Sapori area of Sadia on the evening of Dec. 15. The kidnappers had placed a ransom demand of INR 11 lakh for the release of Khemraj Chetri. Army in coordination with Sadiya Police launched a 48 hour long operation in the area of Bogribari, Hilaguri and Tengapani to rescue Khemraj Chetri.
