In another similar incident across the state recently, three individuals were surrounded by locals in Dima Hasao district on suspicion of child abductors.

The three persons, who were in a vehicle with registration numbers of Uttar Pradesh, were surrounded by locals near Mahur Railway Station on Thursday morning.

On-duty Army jawans nearby saw the situation and rescued the three individuals from the mob.

The rescued persons are presently at the Mahur Army Camp.