Policeman abducted by naxals, released

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Press Trust of India Raipur
Last Updated : Jul 24 2016 | 4:48 PM IST
A policeman, who was abducted by Maoists on July 4 in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma district, was released today, police said.
"On what basis the kidnapped assistant constable Ganga Madkam has been released is not clear so far, but the important thing is that he is safe," Sukma Superintendent of Police Indira Kalyan Elesela told PTI.
Madkam wasabductedwhile he was on the way to Dornapal from Polampalli on his motorcycle under restive Polampalli police station area on July 4.
The policeman, recruited by the state police as auxiliary personnel, was posted with Polampalli police station.
Soon after the incident, police teams were sent into jungle for rescuing the jawan and also for negotiating with ultras through various channels for securing his release, he added.
Today he was freed by rebels in the forests near Polampalli police station where he reached safely by foot, the SP said.
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First Published: Jul 24 2016 | 4:48 PM IST

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