From Our Correspondent
Chandel, August 27:
Following a joint effort of Chandel police, Assam Rifles and local youths of Chakpikarong area, three children who went missing since Monday evening from Oriental Hostel, Hringphe under Chakpikarong in Chandel district have been found.
Three children who went missing from Oriental Hostel, Hringphe under Chakpikarong Police Station have been safely recovered after about 48 hours, thanks to the tireless efforts of police, security forces, local volunteers, and village authorities, Chandel police said.
According to the police, the children were first reported missing around 5:00 pm on Monday (August 25). Right after receiving the information, OC Chakpikarong Joy Martin and his team immediately launched a search operation. The following day, i.e. August 26, search teams started early morning covering bus and auto stands, nearby villages and routes, but there was still no trace of the children.
By evening, under the supervision of SP Chandel, Dharmendra Tyagi, MPS, and with support from local youths, village authorities, BSF (C-Coy 200), and Assam Rifles (Shaluk Post), a large joint combing operation was launched. Around 9:20 PM, two of the boys were found in the jungle near Hringphe village, while the third boy fled further inside, the police said. Despite searching till late night, he could not be located, the police said.
The operation resumed early Wedding morning around 5:00 when the last boy was safely recovered near the Chakpi riverbank, Chandel police said.
All three children are now safe in the custody of Chakpikarong Police and have been given medical check-ups at PHC Chakpikarong. The boys will be handed over to the concerned authorities after completing necessary formalities, the police said.
“We remain deeply grateful to the local youths, women volunteers, village authorities, BSF, Assam Rifles, and all who stood by and extended their support throughout the search”, the police said.