Hostage Release in Manipur After Intense Negotiations

• Two Meitei hostages were released after five days of tense negotiations.
• The release followed the transfer of 11 prisoners from Imphal to Churachandpur Jail.
• Kuki militants had abducted three Meiteis, releasing one earlier.
• Manipur CM praised state and central efforts for the safe return.
• A 48-hour shutdown had paralyzed Imphal, demanding the hostages' rescue.

Source: Hindustan Times, Mint, Hindustan Times, News 18