merisarkar news service
New Delhi, September 02, 2010
Nitish is ready for talks with Maoists
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar categorically stated that the state government is ready to talk with Maoists for safe release of the security men who have been taken hostage.
Mr. Kumar offered the talk soon after the rebels claimed to have killed one of the captive policemen Abhay Kumar Yadav. He said those who want to come to the negotiating table are welcome. There will be no police action against them. They will be given safe passage.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that the name of naxals who will participate in the talk should be declared by them. The agenda of talk proposed by naxals should also be decided.
He criticized Naxals for forcing the government to bargaining with them after they took policemen hostage.
Chief Minister said that naxals should keep human rights in their mind and keep the hostage safely as the state government is taking all care of the Maoists who are in the jails.
Meanwhile Jawans of Cobra battalion, CRPF and Special task force have stepped up search operation. A massive manhunt is on to nab the Maoists.
Meanwhile, talking to a cross section of media, Maoists spokesperson Avinash blamed the state government for the killing of policeman.
He said they were forced to take the stern action. However, there has been no official confirmation of this killing so far. Local media reports that the Maoists have extended the deadline by 10.00 AM today for the remaining 3 captives.
Besides, Sub-Inspector Rupesh Kumar Sinha, jawan of Bihar Military Police Lukus Tete and Ehatsaam are under the custody of Maoists. Naxals are demanding release of their 8 commorades in exchange of three captive security men.
