Maoists released 150 students and teachers, abducted from different places in Dhading a week ago.

Separate groups of Maoists had abducted a teacher of the Khalte-based Mahendrodaya lower secondary school, Ram Hari Nepali, and teachers and students of schools based in Dhuwakot, Katunje, Baseri, Budhadhun and Mulpani, according to reports.

Maoists released them following requests from rights activists, journalists, lawyers, and representatives of professional organizations.