Maoists have abducted around 150 students and teachers from various VDCs in Dhading district.

The students and teachers were abducted four days ago from secondary and lower secondary schools in various VDCs including Dhuakot, Katunje, Budathamu, Basari and Mulpani, reports said. The condition of about 125 students and 25 teachers who were marched to an unknown location by armed Maoists still remain unknown.

Human rights organisations based in the district and various political parties have urged the Maoists to release the abductees immediately and unconditionally.