In another tragic incident in Manipur, an army soldier was abducted from his home and killed by a few unidentified individuals in Manipur’s Imphal West district, as reported by officials. His body was recovered this morning around 9.30 am.

The soldier has been identified as Sepoy Serto Thangthang Kom, he was on leave when the abduction took place at about 10 am on Saturday. He was deployed at Leimakhong Military Station in the northeastern state, as media reports.

His 10-year-old son is the only eyewitness to the crime, three men entered their home while his father and he were working on the porch.

"The armed men placed a pistol on the Sepoy’s head and forced him into a white vehicle before fleeing the spot," officials said quoting his son.

"There was no news of Sepoy Kom till Sunday early morning. Around 9.30am, his body was found at Khuningthek village, east of Mongjam under Sogolmang PS in Imphal East. His identity was confirmed by his brother and brother-in-law who said the soldier had a single bullet wound on his head," officials added.

Sepoy Kom is survived by wife, daughter and son.

The last rites will be conducted as per the wishes of the family, officials said, adding the army has rushed a team to assist the bereaved family.