Imphal, May 29 -- Manipur Police, with support from central security forces, continued rescue operations for the second day on Thursday to recover a truck driver allegedly abducted by militants in the New Kaiphundai area of Tamenglong district along NH-37, which connects Imphal to Silchar via Jiribam.

Unidentified armed men abducted the driver of a loaded truck traveling from Jiribam to Imphal, despite an escort by CRPF personnel. The incident sparked tension and led various civil society groups to organize a protest march.

The Rongmei Naga Council Manipur, Rongmei Naga Luh Phuam, Rongmei Naga Youth Organisation, Rongmei Naga Students' Union Manipur - Goinanglong Luangrian, VACC members, village chairmen, youth clubs, church leaders, an...