Maoists abduct UML cadres in Palpa

Maoist rebels abducted five CPN-UML cadres, including two district committee members, of Palpa district on Monday, reports Tuesday said.

District committee members Buddhi Raj Gautam and Bimala Basistha and three others were abducted from Galda village where they had gone to attend a program of the party. The rebels have not yet clarified the charge on them.

Meanwhile, the Palpa district committee of the UML in a statement has urged the Maoists to immediately release them, reports said. nepalnews.com mbk Jan 11 05 Sphere: Related Content