The Maoists abducted 56 civilians from different parts of the country in recent days, a statement issued by the Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Saturday said.

The statement said Maoists abducted 50 youths from Joginure and Lamachour area of Kaski district on 31st March and took them to an undisclosed location.

Likewise, Maoists abducted Police Inspector Raj Kumar Kheuju, head constable Megh Nath Ghimire and Shyam Krishna Khatiwada and Kedar Pudasaini of Hetauda-9, from Biruwapur area of Parsa district on 29th March.

The statement further said Maoists abducted Mahesh Tamata of Gaddachauki area of Mahandranagar municipality and Min Bahadur Shahim, a teacher of Manma area of Kalikot district on 27th and 25th March respectively. nepalnews.com pb Apr 02 06