IMPHAL, Jan 14: An auto rickshaw driver allegedly attempted to kidnap a 12 year student of Kendra Vidiyalaya, Langjing. The 12 year old student is the daughter of Thokchom Devan from Maklang mamang Leikai, Imphal West.
The incident came to light around 10 AM when the girl cried for help. Locals from the surrounding of Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai caught the auto driver. The girl had hired the auto to return home when she found that school was closed. Instead of taking her home, he took a different direction.
The driver of vehicle registration number MNO 65-776 has been identified as Mayanglangbam Premjit 22, son of Gullapi of Kakching Khunou, presently staying at a rented room at Tera Bazar. The locals beat him up and later handed him over to mphal West Police for further inquiries.