India, May 15 -- A total of 28 people belonging to the Naga and Kuki communities were released by armed groups in Manipur's Kangpokpi and Senapati districts, police officials said on Friday.

The release comes days after suspected militants allegedly abducted more than 38 people following violent attacks in Kangpokpi district that left three church leaders dead and four others injured.

According to police, 12 Naga women from Konsakhul village who were held captive by armed militants were released at Makhan village.

Security officials also confirmed that 14 members of the Kuki community, including four men and ten women, were released in Senapati district late on Thursday night and handed over to security forces.

Additionally, two Sales...