Kohima, May 2 -- Assam Rifles have rescued a 27-year-old Jharkhand man who had been abducted by miscreants in Ghatao village Manipur's Noney district, according to an official statement.

The 27-year-old was a resident of Nawalsahi of Jharkhand. He was employed with a civil company in Noney district of Manipur and was abducted by miscreants from Ghatao village on the night of April 30.

On receipt of information, Assam Rifles swiftly reacted and contacted the community leaders and CSOs to ensure release of the individual.

Earlier, in a joint operation, Assam Rifles and Assam Police killed three militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) in a fierce gun battle in Dima Hasao district on Tuesday, officials said.

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