Maoists have freed 60 security personnel and some civilians abducted by rebels from Sandhikarkha Monday night, Defence Secretary Madan Aryal told reporters in Pokhara Tuesday.
Aryal accompanied Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on a flying visit of Sandhikarkha Tuesday morning. They have reported to local authorities in Argakanchi, he said.
Deuba, who is also Defence Minister, is reviewing the situation in Pokhara with security personnel after the visit to Sandhikarkha. Nearly 100 security personnel went missing after the attack on Sandhikarkha.
Deputy chief district officer Baburam Khatiwada and Inspectors Rameshwor Khitawada and Dambar Tamang were among the released.