India, July 10 -- A joint team of state police, the National Investigation Agency, and the Central Reserve Police Force on Friday arrested a couple for their alleged involvement in the killing of six Nagas in ethnic violence-hit Manipur.

In a post on X, Manipur Police said they launched a "precise operation" to apprehend Pradip and Ayingbi, allegedly involved in killings on May 13 in Kuki-dominated Leilon Vaiphei village, based on "credible inputs". They added that further necessary search and seizure procedures were carried out, along with necessary legal formalities.

The six were among 20 Nagas abducted in Leilon Vaiphei village in the aftermath of a twin ambush in Kangpokpi and Noney districts that left four people, including three c...