Nagaland Police Rescue Abducted Businessman, Arrest Five Suspects in Dimapur

Nagaland Police successfully rescued a local businessman abducted from his residence in Dubagaon, under Dimapur police station, on Friday, according to officials.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime), Dimapur, announced the arrest of five individuals linked to the abduction, including two cadres of the Wangtin-led National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN).

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The suspects were identified as Antu Mech (30), a tatar (MP) of the NSCN, Nagato Sumi (37), alias ‘Rajapeyu,’ David Chishi (40), Amento Swu (40), and Ruksana Begum (28).

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The police acted swiftly after receiving a tip at approximately 2:35 PM on Friday about the kidnapping of a fish wholesaler by three unidentified perpetrators. A prompt search operation led to the apprehension of the five suspects and the safe rescue of the victim on the same day.

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Authorities have seized the vehicle used in the crime, and a case has been registered at Dimapur East Police Station. The investigation remains ongoing to uncover further details, the statement added.