In Bihar, Maoist claimed that one of the four captive police personnel Abhay Kumar Yadav had been killed today.Talking to a cross section of media Maoist spokesperson Avinash said that body of the slain police personnel will be handed over tonight. Maoist blamed the state government for the killing of the policeman and said we were forced to take the extreme step.AIR Patna correspondent says, there has not been any official confirmation of his killing yet.
The maoist have extended the deadline by 10 Am tomorrow. Besides, Sub Inspetor Rupesh Kumar Sinha, and Jawans of Bihar Military Police Lukus Tete and Ehatsaam Khan are under the custody of Maoists. Naxals are demanding release of their eight comrades in exchange of 3 captive security men.The eight naxals are undergoing imprisonment in different jails of the state.
Areas around Chief Minister official residence has been sealed because of security reasons. Our correspondent adds that a combing operation is continuing to mount pressure on naxals. A BSF helicopter has also been pressed into search operation.
IG (Operation) K S Dwivedi said that the forces have gathered vital clues about captive security men. Director General of Police Neelmani said that the government is ready to talk with the Maoists but they should talk to the authorities directly instead of communicating through media.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar himself is supervising the rescue operation. He assured the family members of the kidnapped policemen that they will be released safely.