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Home / News / India News / Chhattisgarh: Maoists release picture of the commando in their custody
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Chhattisgarh: Maoists release picture of the commando in their custody

Chhattisgarh: Maoists release picture of the commando in their custody
Written by Sagar
Apr 07, 2021, 02:06 pm 2 min read
Chhattisgarh: Maoists release picture of the commando in their custody

The Communist Party of India (Maoist) today released a picture of a commando from the CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) unit, confirming that he is in their custody. Rakeshwar Singh Manhas had gone missing after the Naxals ambushed a contingent of the security personnel during an encounter in Chhattisgarh on Saturday, in which several lost their lives. Here are more details on this.

Details
Picture shows Manhas sitting under a temporary shelter

In the picture released by the Maoists, Manhas can be seen sitting on a mat placed below a temporary shelter possibly built at a Maoist camp. The photo has been released a day after Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DSZC) of the banned outfit issued a press note asking the government to mandate mediators to whom Manhas could be handed over.

Developments
Government should declare names of interlocutors: Maoists

On Monday, local reporters had received phone calls claiming that Manhas was in custody of the Maoists. This was later confirmed by the Maoists yesterday. "The government must declare the names of interlocutors. After that, we will release the policeman in our custody. Till then, he will be safe under our security (sic)," Vikalp, a spokesperson of the Maoists, reportedly said.

Statement
Bastar IG on Tuesday described Manhas as 'missing'

However, the Bastar Inspector General (IG) of Police on Tuesday released a statement saying Manhas was still missing, adding that the authenticity of the press note was being checked. "We got information through a Maoist press release about a jawan in their custody. We are still verifying the press release and appropriate decisions will be taken accordingly (sic)," P Sundarraj was quoted as saying.

Quote
Government's duty to ensure he returns home safely: Family

Earlier, Manhas's family had appealed to the government to ensure the commando's safe return. "My husband served the country for the last 10 years and now it is the government's turn to ensure that he returns to us hale and hearty," his wife reportedly said.

Context
Saturday's attack claimed the lives of 22 security personnel

On Saturday around 11:10 am, a fire-fight broke out between the armed forces and the Maoists at the Sukma-Bijapur border. The Naxal attack, one of the worst in years, ended up claiming the lives of 22 security personnel and injuring 31. Reports suggest around 20 Maoists were also killed. The Maoists, however, have claimed in their statement that only four of their members died.

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Sagar covers national news for NewsBytes. He has previously worked as an editorial intern at NDTV. Over the course of his near three-year career, Sagar has gained experience in news writing, copy editing, and video production. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Delhi.
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