Imphal, June 10 -- Police used tear gas to disperse protesters gathered at the Jawaharlal Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) mortuary in Imphal East of Manipur after the bodies of six Naga villagers, who were allegedly abducted from Leilon Vaiphei village on May 13, were brought here.

The mortal remains of six persons, believed to be among those taken hostage from Leilon Vaiphei village on May 13, were recovered following extensive search operations, according to Manipur Police.

In a statement, Manipur Police said, "After nearly 24 hours of sustained search operations involving around 450 personnel of the Manipur Police, CRPF, and Assam Rifles, assisted by sniffer dogs and forensic expert teams, the mortal remains of six persons were...