In West Bengal, suspected Maoists abducted the driver of Delhi -Bhubaneswar Rajdhani express near Jhargram this afternoon. According to official sources, the Bhubaneswar bound Rajdhani express was stopped at Banstala station due to blockage on rail track by the supporters of peoples committee against police atrocities. The Committee has called 72 hour bandh from today demanding withdrawal of joint forces from the jungle area deployed to flush out Maoists. The driver was abducted soon after the train halt there. Our correspondent Arijit Chakraborty reports that heavy gun fire were also took place between the suspected Maoists and security when joint forces tried to reach near the train. One person was received bullet injury during the exchange of fire. Massive man hunt have been launched to rescue the driver.<br/>
News On AIR | October 27, 2009 5:28 PM
Maoists abduct Rajdhani driver