Guwahati, June 1 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Manipur authorities have sought the United Naga Council's (UNC) cooperation in tracing six missing persons. Additionally, the state has urged the council to lift the ongoing economic blockade to facilitate the safe return of those affected.

N. Ashok Kumar, Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home), conveyed the government's response in a letter on Saturday, addressing concerns over the missing persons case and security-related issues raised by the UNC.

The government informed the council that the case has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to ensure a thorough and impartial investigation.

Officials said security agencies are conducting extensive search operations to locate ...