Manipur CM’s brother kidnapped, rescued in Kolkata; five held

The incident occured on December 13 when the accused, carrying toy guns, entered Tongbram Lukhoi Singh’s rented accommodation

December 14, 2019 05:43 pm | Updated 07:08 pm IST - Kolkata

Manipur CM N. Biren Singh

Manipur CM N. Biren Singh

Five men pretending to be CBI officers went to the apartment of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s brother Tongbram Lukhoi Singh here and kidnapped him, police said on December 14.

However, the police rescued him within hours and arrested the five accused, two of whom were from Manipur.

The incident happened on December 13 when the accused carrying toy guns entered Mr. Singh’s rented accommodation in New Town area here and kidnapped him and one of his associates, the police said, adding that they later called up Mr. Singh’s wife and demanded ₹15 lakh.

Following a complaint lodged by Mr. Singh’s wife, the police swung into action and rescued the two on the evening of December 13 and arrested the five accused from Beniapukur area in central Kolkata, a senior police officer said.

Of the five accused, two were from Manipur, two from the city and one from Punjab.

The police seized two vehicles and three toy guns allegedly used by the accused, besides ₹2 lakh in cash during the raid at their hideout in Beniapukur, he said.

“It seems to be a case of kidnapping for monetary gain. The accused were working on behalf of someone from Manipur, who chalked out the plan,” the police officer said.

The five are being interrogated.

The two accused from the city have criminal records, the officer said.

The Manipur police has been informed about the incident and assistance for investigation was sought from them, he added.

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