Maoist abduction results in exodus

April 2, 2004
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With the Maoists intensifying their abduction campaign, hundreds of youths in Rupandehi district have started fleeing their villages to neighboring Indian towns, Spacetime Dainik reported Friday.

Reports said over 500 youths have  already moved to India. Yet, the number of people leaving their places, especially in Sundi, Bangai, Mahadei and Ashuraina VDCs, is on rise.

“We are compelled to leave our places we fear Maoist abductions. They may force us to join their army,” the youths told journalists.

Dhurba Prasad sharma, Chief District Officer of Rupandehi however denied any information on the problem of displacement in the area. “The local administration is fully capable of providing security to the people,” he said.