Naxals abduct two villagers in Gadchiroli

September 28, 2012 01:59 pm | Updated 03:43 pm IST - Nagpur

The Naxals have abducted two villagers in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, but no complaint has been lodged with the police.

According to sources, Ramaji Madavi of Kumargunda village and Kopa Durva of Tekala village in Bhamaragad division went missing few days ago.

Around ten to twelve Naxals came to Kumargunda village at around 3 am, eight days ago, and took Ramaji Madavi with them. The villagers kept quiet about the incident due the fear of the ultras but when Mr. Madavi did not return even after a week; villagers informed the local media about the incident, sources said who wished to remain anonymous.

However, the abduction of Kopa Durva of Tekala village was confirmed by some police sources.

“Around 30 to 40 Naxals came to village and took Kopa Durva with them” police sources told The Hindu .

According to Bhamaragad Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Mr.Vijay Sagar said no complaint regarding the abductions has been lodged at the respective police stations.

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