NSCN/GPRN (K) Niki group denies abducting a businessman in Khatkhati, claiming he was apprehended over alleged fraud.
DIMAPUR — The NSCN/GPRN (K) Niki has denied media reports alleging that its cadres abducted a businessman from his residence in the Khatkhati area of Assam for ransom, claiming that the individual was apprehended over allegations of fraudulent activities.
In a press release, the organisation stated that personnel of its regional authority apprehended the individual after receiving multiple reports alleging that he had defrauded innocent people.
It maintained that the action was taken in response to the complaints and not for the reasons reported in the media.
The group claimed that there was sufficient evidence linking the individual to alleged fraudulent activities dating back to 2021. According to the release, he acknowledged his involvement during questioning and disclosed that he had been operating in partnership with other individuals based in Nagaland.
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Regarding reports of a demand for INR 7.5 lakh for his release, the organisation claimed that the individual had offered to pay the amount. It also stated that other incriminating evidence and a mobile phone were recovered during the investigation.
It further claimed that the individual had been apprehended by law enforcement authorities in 2024 in connection with alleged fraud and was subsequently released. It called for the reported incident and the individual's alleged history to be independently verified.
The organisation urged competent law enforcement authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter, including the individual's alleged business activities, financial dealings, sources of income and possible involvement of other persons.
While asserting that it would continue efforts to address activities allegedly harming innocent people, the group said responsibility should not be attributed to any party without establishing the facts.
It added that allegations of unlawful conduct, whether against the individual or those involved in his apprehension, must be investigated fairly and impartially, emphasising that the protection of people from fraudulent activities should remain a serious public concern.