Kidnapping creates tension in Jairampur
Three women from Kesaikathoni, Jairampur of Dhemaji district were abducted on Thursday by a person named Tabin Buchi from Siloni, West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Nijara Narzary (22), Barsi Goyari (40) and Sabitri Konch (32) were reaping harvest in a cornfield situated near the Assam Arunachal border on Thursday from whre they were kidnapped. They were severely beaten and were kept confined in Siloni. Later they escaped from the confinement with the help of Tabin Buchi’s wife.
The situation worsened when people from Kesaikathoni came out with weapons in their hand. Police had to intervene in the situation to control teh situation.
Tabin Buchi was taken into custody by police.
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