BDO abducted in Meghalaya

Shillong, Nov 22 (PTI) Suspected militants of the Garo National Liberation Army today abducted the block development officer of Dadenggre in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, a senior police official said. Prafulla Kumar Boro was abducted from his office at around 2 PM by four gunmen, IGP (Western Range of Garo Hills) GHP Raju told PTI over phone. The vehicle, used by the ultras for abduction, was later found 12 kms away from Dadenggre. Security forces have launched search operations to rescue him. Meghalaya's Special Weapons and Tactics commandos and Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) of the CRPF have been pressed into service to track down the rebels who are suspected to be holed up in the Garo Hills region, Raju said. Police said they have registered a case against the GNLA as they believe that it is the handiwork of the outfit under the leadership of Sohan D Shira, self-styled Commander-in-Chief of the group.