Cachar Police confirms safe rescue of drivers abducted at gunpoint from Joypur Quarry

In a dramatic turn of events following a harrowing abduction at Joypur Stone Quarry near Aina Cherra, Cachar District, a 45-hour-long operation spearheaded by Cachar SP Numal Mahatta culminated in the safe rescue of all three abducted individuals at approximately 3 am today.

The abduction, characterized by armed assailants storming the quarry premises and coercively abducting two JCB drivers and a Tipper Truck driver, had sparked widespread panic among workers and locals alike.The abducted individuals were identified as Raju Tanti from Aina Cherra, a JCB driver, Amit Urang from Modhura Nagar, also a JCB driver, and Biswa Dhar from Udharbond, a Tipper Truck driver.

Sources within the Cachar Police disclosed that negotiations played a pivotal role in securing the safe release of the three abducted drivers. However, specific details regarding the nature of these negotiations and the identity of the group behind the kidnapping remain undisclosed as of now.

In the wake of this successful rescue mission, Cachar Police authorities are poised to launch an extensive operation aimed at apprehending the perpetrators responsible for the brazen daylight attack and abduction. SP Cachar, Numal Mahatta, is anticipated to share comprehensive details during an upcoming media briefing.

The news of the safe recovery of the abducted drivers has infused a palpable sense of relief into the atmosphere, particularly among the community of drivers operating within the stone quarries of Silchar. The tense situation that gripped the region following the abduction has now given way to a semblance of calm, owing to the concerted efforts and successful resolution of the abduction crisis.

The incident, which unfolded on Saturday with armed individuals storming the quarry premises and abducting three drivers in a daring act, has drawn attention to the vulnerability of such work environments and the need for heightened security measures to safeguard the lives and well-being of those employed in these quarries.