In a mysterious development, a Tharu community leader affiliated with the Maoists has been abducted.

Laxman Tharu aka Roshan who had last week rebelled from the Maoist party and vowed to float a separate front to carry forward causes of Tharu community and who had dramatically announced return to the Maoist fold a few days ago, has been abducted, on Wednesday, from Geta of Kailali district.

In a faxed paper received by rights organisations in Dhangadi, a group calling itself TM Don Group has claimed the responsibility for his abduction.

The group has also demanded Rs 1 million ransom within five days to release him.

Meanwhile, Maoist leaders have suspected hand of reactionary conspirators in his abduction.