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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