After 8 days, Maoists set Bastar cop free

On Friday evening, Maoists released Constable Shankar Kudiyam, a member of the Bastar Fighter Force, who had been held captive for eight days. The release followed appeals from villagers and tribal activists. The 28-year-old constable was set free in the presence of tribal community representatives, and initial reports suggest that his release was contingent upon certain conditions.