An army soldier was kidnapped from his home and killed by a few unidentified people in violence-hit Manipurs Imphal West district, said the official on Sunday. His body was recovered on Sunday morning at around 09:30 am.Soldier found dead a day after being kidnapped in ManipurThe soldier, identified as Sepoy Serto Thangthang Kom was on leave when the kidnapping took place at around 10 am on Saturday. He was deployed at Leimakhong Military Station in the northeastern state.His 10-year-old son, who was the only eyewitness of the abduction, told police that three men barged into their home while he and his father were working on the porch.“The armed men placed a pistol on the Sepoys head and forced him into a white vehicle before fleeing the spot,” officials said quoting his son.Further, they said, “There was no news of Sepoy Kom till Sunday early morning. Around 9.30 am, his body was found at Khuningthek village, east of Mongjam under Sogolmang PS in Imphal East.”According to the officials, Kons identity was confirmed by his brother and brother-in-law who said that the soldier had a single bullet wound to his head.Autopsy report awaitingThe autopsy report of the deceased soldier is still awaited.However, it is said that his late rites will be conducted as per the wishes of his family, and the army has rushed a team to assist the bereaved family.
