Two labourers, who were kidnapped by unknown armed miscreants from a construction site along NH-37, on the fringes of the Assam-Manipur Border in Tamenglong District of Manipur were rescued on Thursday.

Assam Rifles sources said that on receipt and information, joint teams of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police were launched for investigation and search.

The joint team visited the construction site at Lhangnom , as also to the villages of Muktakhol , Tatbung , Lhangnom and Phaitol,  for joint inquiry and investigation. Exhaustive questioning and extensive search were carried out in the dense jungles, cultivated fields, as well as in villages.

Untiring efforts of the security forces and resolute support from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Village chiefs of the region , both the individuals were rescued in the afternoon on December 14.

The recent incident underscores the unwavering dedication of Security Forces to uphold peace and harmony in the region.