The Indian Embassy has called for the immediate and unconditional release of managers of Surya Nepal Private Limited, a leading Nepal-India joint venture company, abducted by the Maoists.

A press statement issued by the Embassy on Tuesday said, ”The Indian Embassy is deeply concerned that the abducted managers of Surya Nepal Private Limited, a subsidiary of ITC Ltd of India, continue to be held captive by the Maoists.”

The Industrial Security Group, comprising the embassies of France, Germany, India, the United Kingdom, the United States and the delegation of the European Commission, along with their bilateral chambers, condemned the abduction and demanded the release of the hostages.

Maoists abducted chief of the manufacturing division of the Surya Nepal, Prabhakar Bikram Shah and managers Damber Mani Limbu and Sarbajit Rana from Chhata Pipara of Bara district Friday evening.

Formerly known as Surya Tobacco Company (P) Ltd., Surya Nepal is the largest private sector company in the country. Its promoters include ITC of India and Soaltee Group of Nepal.

However, Maoists are yet to take the responsibility of their abduction.