Bihar hostage crisis over, Maoists release 3 policemen
Maoists freed three captive policemen in forest areas of Lakhisarai district in Bihar on Monday morning. The state Director General of police Neelmani told AIR that abducted security men Rupesh Kumar Sinha, Abhay Yadav and Md. Ehsaan Khan were found in forest areas near Lakhochak village in Lakhisarai district. He said all police personnel are safe.
AIR Patna Correspondent reports that with release of three abducted policemen the nine days hostages crisis has come to an end.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that all is well that ends well.
Director General of Police said that freed security men are being sent to their respective houses amid tight security arrangements.
Seven area commanders have also been arrested during search operation.
The self proclaimed maoists spokesman Avinash said that the abducted policemen were freed on humanitarian ground and handed over to their family members.
Besides Sub Inspectors Rupesh Kumar Sinha and Abhay kumar Yadav, jawans of Bihar Military Police Ehsan Khan and Lucas Tete were held hostage by Maoists following fierce gunbattle with security forces on last Sunday in Kajra forest in Lakhisarai district of the state. Lucas Tete was killed by Maoists in their custody.
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