India, Oct. 5 -- A 76-year-old man from Manipur's Kangpokpi district was found dead on Sunday after being reportedly abducted by an unknown armed group from a nearby paddy field on Saturday, officials confirmed.

The deceased has been identified as one Hemjang Haokip (76), and he was reportedly captured by some unknown armed miscreants from a paddy field. While a hut where he used to stay at the paddy field was set ablaze by the miscreants.

According to a statement issued by Khunkho Kuki Village Authority, Hemjang Haokip was allegedly taken by cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac Muivah (NSCN-IM) faction (a Naga armed group) from his field hut in Khunkho Kuki village. Subsequently, a hut where he usually stayed in t...