Guwahati, May 31 -- Reported by Bhadra Gogoi

Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has held telephonic discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Union Home Secretary and the Director of the Intelligence Bureau, seeking urgent intervention to trace and secure the safe release of the six Naga men abducted in Manipur.

Rio also urged the authorities to identify those responsible for the abduction and ensure that the law takes its course. He said the matter has been accorded high priority by the concerned agencies.

In a letter dated May 30 addressed to United Naga Council (UNC) president NG Lohrii, the Chief Minister apprised him of the steps being taken by the Nagaland government to secure the safe release of the abducted ...