Student rescued, 8 ‘kidnappers’ arrested

A 22-year-old student, Laishram Chinglen Singh, was rescued from Imphal West district’s Yumnam Huidrom after being kidnapped from DM College of Science New Boys’ Hostel. Eight suspected kidnappers were arrested during a raid at Yumnam Huidrom, and three weapons were seized. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of Rs 15 lakh for Singh’s safe release.