Cops rescue family of four from killer cults

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Cops rescue family of four from killer cults

PORT MORESBY: Police, conducting a massive manhunt for Hetwara cults in Rai Coast, have saved a family of four who were kidnapped by the killer cults.

One of the armed cults was shot dead in the night rescue.

The cults are being hunted down by the police for kidnappings, murders and robberies.

For story context, read the following earlier reports:

https://pngcybermonitor.blogspot.com/2021/12/cops-use-chopper-in-bid-to-fast-track.html (Cops use chopper in bid to fast track capture of killer cults)

 https://pngcybermonitor.blogspot.com/2021/12/killer-cults-on-run-in-rai-coast.html (Killer cults on the run in Rai Coast)

https://pngcybermonitor.blogspot.com/2021/12/rugged-terrain-hampers-cops-hunt-for.html (Rugged terrain hampers cops hunt for cults in Rai Coast)

The news break was published by The National:

Kidnapped family saved

December 24, 2021The NationalMain Stories

By SYLVESTER WEMURU
POLICE in Madang rescued a family kidnapped by a group and returned them to their home village on Wednesday.
Provincial police commander Acting Supt Mazuc Rubiang said officers travelling to Rai Coast in search of a cult group came across a man, wife and their two children held captive in a house.
They told police that they were kidnapped by the Hetwara cult group last week who demanded money and valuables from the relatives for their release.
Supt Rubiang said officers were tipped off on the location of the family.
They went to the area at night and rescued the family.
The man was airlifted to Madang and is now seeking treatment at the Modilon Hospital.
He said it was a risky operation as the cult members were armed and had attacked an officer.
One cult member was shot dead while the others fled, he said.
Rubiang said the cult group was operating in Nankina valley robbing and kidnapping villagers, burning houses and killing people.
There are currently 21 police officers in Rai Coast but the problem they face is the lack of roads.
He thanked the businesses and individuals who supported police in carrying out the rescue operation.
They provided food and logistical support.

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