Manipur CM N Biren Singh handed over a cheque of Rs 10 lakh to the Imphal East District Police team in Imphal for rescuing three workers from suspected militants.
Meanwhile, Manipur chief minister taking to his Twitter handle wrote, “Well done Imphal East District Police and Commando team for rescuing three labourers from their kidnappers today. Handed over a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for their bravery and the police team will also be awarded Chief Minister’s commendation certificates.”
Well done Imphal East District Police and Commando team for rescuing three labourers from their kidnappers today.
Handed over a cash reward of ₹10 lakh for their bravery and the police team will also be awarded Chief Minister's commendation certificates. pic.twitter.com/WEah6pvEBe— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) February 12, 2021
It is to be mentioned that a team led by Imphal East Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations) Roni Mayengbam rescued the workers from a hill range located between Boljang and New Boljang village after a fierce gunfight that lasted for around two hours beginning at about 5 am on Friday.
Meanwhile, the police also recovered one AK-56 assault rifle from the spot.
