PASIGHAT, Aug 2: A minor boy who went missing from Pasighat was recovered from Churachandpur in Manipur. In a heartening display of synergy and collaborative efforts, the minor boy who went missing from Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh was successfully recovered from Churachandpur. The entire operation was conducted by Pasighat Police under the leadership and supervision of SP East Siang Sumit Kumar Jha.
The boy(16), a resident of 2 Mile, Pasighat, East Siang went missing on July 29 from his home on the pretext of family issues and was recovered on August 1 following an intensive search and inter-state coordination between police and security forces. East Siang Superintendent of Police Sumit Kumar Jha informed that on 31st July last, a ‘Missing Report No 23/24’ was filed at the Pasighat Police Station, based on which the Pasighat police swung into action.
SP Jha added that the case took significant turn when vital leads emerged from SP Churachandpur, Manipur, Karthik Malladi, who contacted SP East Siang regarding recovery of a juvenile by the Churachandpur Police, who belongs to Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. He was found by Village Defence Force personnel Md. Hussain. Due to language issues the boy identified himself as a tribal (supposedly Kuki) and his presence in Moirang wasn't safe. Hence he escorted the boy to the nearest Security Post at Kangvai manned by 9-Assam Rifles.
Based on the inputs, a team was constituted consisting of Sub Inspector AK Mehta and HC Onuk Pertin along with Naku Koyu (Guardian) to recover the minor from Churachandpur Manipur. The team left Pasighat early morning for Imphal on 1st August via Tezu. It is pertinent to mention that Manipur is facing law and order issues and to safely recover the child was a challenging task. 
“We are immensely grateful for the synergistic efforts of all those who were involved in this operation," stated SP Jha adding that the constant support provided by SP Churachandpur, Karthik Malladi, IPS and OC Churachandpur, OC Bishnupur, Capt Halvinder of Kangvai Post, 9-Assam Rifles and VDF Md. Hussain of Kwakta to Pasighat Police is commendable.
"It is heartwarming to see that through their support the minor could be recovered in the shortest possible time” said SP East Siang. 
As per statement of the boy, he reached Churachandpur via Dimapur and Imphal hopping on wingers and other four wheelers.
SP East Siang lauded the efforts of SDPO Pankaj Lamba, IPS, OC Pasighat Tabin Padung, SI A K Mehta and HC Onuk Pertin for meticulous supervision and execution of the entire operation. The boy has now been handed over to the family after observing all legal formalities, informed official source.

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