Imphal, Nov 8 (PTI) Manipur police arrested four members of the banned outfit, Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), in Imphal East district for the abduction and assault of a 23-year-old railway driver, an official statement said on Friday.

Police said in connection with the abduction and assault of railway driver Joshua Kamei from Kambiron (Puiluan) village, they raided a hideout of the suspects at Urup Mayai Leikai and arrested four members of KYKL (SOREPA), recovering arms from their possession.

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The accused have been identified as Hijam Nikhil Singh (27), Hijam Thanglen Meitei (30), Thongam Ningthem Singh (32) and Gobin Elangbam (29).

Police seized an SLR, a .303 rifle and two four-wheelers. Two drug users, who were reportedly in the custody of the suspects, were also rescued during the operation, the statement added.

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