Maoists abduct over 300 civilians

Their three-month long unilateral ceasefire notwithstanding, the Maoists insurgents have abducted hundreds of civilians in various parts of the country in the last few days.

A statement issued by the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) today said the Maoists on Sunday marched at least 300 locals of Saba, Nalbu and Thukima areas of Taplejung district, to an unknown location.

On the same day, the rebels abducted two local traders and a teacher from Ladagada area of the same district.

In another incident, the Maoists locked out the houses of three villagers in Ramechhap in Bijulikot area of Ramechhap district last Friday while they looted the properties including cattle of one Som Raj Bista of Ambegudin village in Taplejung the previous day.

The rebels also looted cash from villagers in Tikapur, Kailali district, and Martadi of Bajura district last Thursday, according to the DPR. nepalnews.com mk Nov 16 05

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