Chumoukedima, November 5: massive search operation continued for the second consecutive day on Wednesday to trace 56-year-old Wanghe Konyak, who reportedly went missing from Chümoukedima on Wednesday.
According to sources, Wanghe was last seen by his wife on Tuesday morning at a prayer centre where the couple had been staying. His wife was reportedly the last person to see him before he went missing.As per the wife’s statement, Wanghe had complained of a headache during their stay at the prayer centre. The couple had reportedly undertaken a seven-day fast, and Wednesday was said to be the final day of the fasting period when he subsequently went missing.
Following information about his disappearance, the Konyak Union Dimapur and Konyak Union Chümoukedima mobilised a search operation. Around 200–300 volunteers from KUD reportedly joined the effort after the news spread, with teams continuing to search different areas on the second day of the operation.
The organisations have appealed to members of the public to immediately share any information or possible leads regarding Wanghe’s whereabouts. Anyone who may have seen him or has information that could assist the search has been urged to inform the search teams and concerned authorities.
