KANGPOKPI: A child who went missing in Kangpokpi district yesterday was found alive today near the Ganggol River following a search and rescue operation involving the public, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and Kangpokpi Police.
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The missing boy, identified as Seimonhao Chongloi of Keithelmanbi Ward No. 9, was located by a search team near the Ganggol River.
According to Kangpokpi Police, the search operation, which began yesterday, resumed at 9:00 AM today. The search team was divided into four groups to cover different areas and directions, with a drone deployed for aerial surveillance.
After sustained efforts, one of the teams moving towards the Ganggol River located the boy alive. He was found sitting on a large stone and waiting for assistance.
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The search operation concluded at around 11:30 AM, following which the boy was handed over to his father. The report also added that the boy’s health condition is stable and out of danger.
