On May 11, three civilians identified as Naorem Prakash, Thansom Shyam and Leichombam Suraj, all residents of Bishnupur District in Manipur, were abducted by unknown armed persons suspected to be Kuki militants, reports India Today NE. The civilians were held hostage at Torbung Bangla, an adjoining village of Bishnupur and Churachandpur District.