Friends and relatives of Capt. Arun Malla and Indra Bahadur Gurung gave them a raptuous welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport on return from Khotang Saturday.

Minister for Tourism Bal Bahadur K. C. also welcomed them at the airport. Maoists kidnapped them this week  from Solokhumbu after destroying a Karnali Air helicopter. Maoists released them Friday unharmed.