At least 10 coal mine labourers out of 14 have been allegedly kidnapped by militant groups near the Assam-Arunachal border, officials said on Sunday. The incident took place in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh on late Saturday evening. Initial police inquiry suggests that the United Liberation Front of Assam Independent (ULFA-I) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) are suspected to be behind the kidnapping.
The labourers worked at Finboro Coalmine. At least four of the 14 were able to escape when the group attempted to kidnap them. According to a labourer, seven armed men arrived at their workplace and took ten labourers in a dumper to the old Longtoi area, a remote place in Arunachal Pradesh.
Superintendent of Police in Tinsukia district, Gaurav Abhijit Dilip, stated that there is still confusion about the exact number of persons kidnapped, and that Assam and Arunachal Pradesh Police have been jointly working on the case. It has been reported that some of the kidnapped people are residents of Assam. No militant group has taken responsibility for the incident as of yet.
This disturbing incident has caused concern and authorities are actively working to resolve the situation. The safety and well-being of the kidnapped labourers remain a top priority as the investigation continues. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist in the effort to secure the release of the kidnapped individuals.
The kidnapping of the coal mine labourers near the Assam-Arunachal border has raised significant concerns and has intensified the ongoing efforts to maintain security in the region. The details of the incident are still under investigation, and authorities are focused on ensuring the safe return of the kidnapped individuals and holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
