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Home / News / India News / Kidnapped CoBRA commando Rakeshwar Singh Manhas released by Naxals: Report
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Kidnapped CoBRA commando Rakeshwar Singh Manhas released by Naxals: Report

Kidnapped CoBRA commando Rakeshwar Singh Manhas released by Naxals: Report
Written by Siddhant Pandey
Apr 08, 2021, 07:05 pm 2 min read
Kidnapped CoBRA commando Rakeshwar Singh Manhas released by Naxals: Report

A CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) commando, who was kidnapped by Naxals in Chhattisgarh last weekend, has reportedly been released. The commando, Rakeshwar Singh Manhas, was kidnapped by Naxals during an anti-insurgency operation on Saturday. Notably, 22 security personnel were killed during the operation as the Naxals led an ambush and took Manhas captive. Here are more details.

Release
Manhas released in 'deep jungle' around 5 pm

Police sources told the news agency ANI on Thursday that Manhas has been released by Naxals. Speaking to Hindustan Times, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer confirmed that Manhas was released in the "deep jungle" around 5 pm, but was yet to reach the Tarrem camp. CoBRA is a specialized unit of the CRPF. Manhas is a commando with the 210th CoBRA battalion.

Information
Naxals had released Manhas's photo on Wednesday

Earlier on Wednesday, the Naxals had released a photo of Manhas, confirming that he is in their custody. After the photo was released, authorities said that all efforts were underway to secure the personnel's safe return.

Family
Happiest day of my life: Commando's wife

The commando's family had appealed to the central government to ensure that Manhas is released unharmed. Reportedly, he is the sole breadwinner in the family and has a five-year-old daughter. Reacting to the news of his release, his wife, Meenu, told ANI, "Today is the happiest day of my life." "I always remained hopeful of his return. I thank the government," she added.

Attack
22 security personnel killed in Naxal attack

Roughly 2,000 personnel from six camps were mobilized on Friday night for an anti-insurgency operation after being tipped-off about the presence of two top Maoist leaders in the Jagargunda-Jonaguda-Tarrem belt. On Saturday noon, a 450-strong contingent from Tarrem was ambushed by some 400 Naxals near Jonaguda. 22 security personnel died in the ensuing four-hour-long encounter. 30 sustained injuries and one, Manhas, was reported missing.

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Siddhant Pandey covers national and health news at NewsBytes. He has over five years of experience working as a multimedia journalist covering hard news in New Delhi. He was previously employed with The Indian Express and News World India and has juggled roles as a correspondent, copy editor, and video producer. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from the Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida.
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