Maoists kidnap 50 PFN cadres in Paanchthar

The Maoists have abducted over 50 cadres of People’s Front Nepal (PFN), including a central committee member Keshab Baral, from Sarandana of Paanchthar district on Friday, reports said Saturday.

The rebels abducted them from a mass meeting organized by the youth wing of the party. Among the arrested, a dozen are women, reports said. Although the area is just a 6-hour walk from the district headquarters, Phidim, the incident became known hours later due to lack of communication facilities.

The condition of the captives remains unknown until Saturday evening. Of late, the Maoists have stepped up abduction and persecution of PFN cadres and leaders. Two weeks ago, the rebels had attacked PFN leaders and cadres in Dailekh in which a dozen including party general secretary Naba Raj Subedi were injured.

After the incident, the PFN has been carrying out an ‘exposure campaign’ against Maoists in some districts. nepalnews.com Sphere: Related Content