In Bihar, Maoists have kidnapped about 15 employees of a private construction company near Balthar Ghat in Jamui district of Bihar. Superintendent of Police R N Singh said in Jamui, over 50 ultras stormed into the office of the firm engaged in construction of a bridge over Bharnar River last night and took them away at gun point. An intensive combing operation has been launched in the forest to rescue the kidnapped persons.