Maoists Keep Abducted Cops in the Dark About Colleague's Killing

Four Bihar policemen, held hostage by Maoists in Lakhisarai district, about 165 km from Patna, were disarmed and blindfolded upon capture. They were then taken to a segregated camp, where they were kept from knowing about the killing of their colleague, Bihar Military Police (BMP) assistant sub-inspector Lucas Tete. The Maoists' treatment of the captives was marked by secrecy, with most communication taking place in whispers or "code language." The three released policemen, BMP havildar Ehshan Khan, sub-inspector Rupesh Kumar, and sub-inspector Abhay Prasad Yadav, were freed without physical harm.

Key Takeaways:

• Four Bihar policemen were abducted by Maoists in Lakhisarai district on August 29, 2010.
• The captives were disarmed and blindfolded before being taken to a segregated camp.
• The Maoists kept the captives from knowing about the killing of their colleague, Lucas Tete, until they were released.
• Communication among the Maoists was limited, with most interaction taking place in whispers or "code language."
• The three released policemen were freed without any physical harm.
• Ehshan Khan, Rupesh Kumar, and Abhay Prasad Yadav were released in the same area where Tete's body was found.
• Khan has resolved to continue serving as a policeman despite the trauma his family endured during his captivity.

Statistics:

• 7 policemen were killed in the initial encounter on August 29, 2010.
• 4 Bihar policemen were abducted by Maoists in Lakhisarai district.
• 3 released policemen were freed without any physical harm.
• The distance between Lakhisarai district and Patna is approximately 165 km.
• The three released policemen provided a detailed account of their captivity and the treatment of the Maoists in front of them.

Sources:

• PTI (Press Trust of India) - Lakhisarai(Bihar), September 06, 2010