Imphal, May 26 -- Four persons were arrested on Monday in connection with the abduction of six Naga individuals on May 13 from Leilon Vaiphei in Kangpokpi district of Manipur.

Arrests were made during a joint operation by state forces, Assam Rifles, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the area between P.Molding and Leilon Veiphei inter village road.

The arrested individuals are identified as Thangkhomang Khongsai (51) of Patbung Village, Kangchup, Seikholet Khongsai (40) of Mongbung Tongneh, New Keithelmanbi; Lunminthang Dimngel (27), and Kamgoulal Khongsai (30).

"The individuals are suspected to be active cadres of armed village volunteer groups in Kangpokpi district and are suspected to have been involved in anti-social ac...