Maoists release Italian hostage, MLA still captive

April 12, 2012 11:17

Maoists have finally released Italian hostage Paolo Bosusco who was in their captivity since March 14. According to TV reports, the Maoists relased Paolo in Mohona village of Odisha. Earlier, there were reports that the Maoists have set a new demand for the release of the Italian hostage. TV reports claimed that the Maoists wanted the release of Aarti Manjhi before freeing Paolo. Aarti Manjhi's bail plea is likely to come up for hearing in court later today.

However, the fate of Biju Janata Dal legislator Jhina Hikaka who has been in the captivity of another group of rebels since March 24 also remains uncertain as the rebels refused to release him unless their demands were met.

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