In Bihar, the nine days hostages’ crisis came to an end with the release of three captive policemen by Maoists in the forest areas of Lakhisarai district on Monday morning. Director General of Police Neelmani told AIR that abducted security men Rupesh Kumar Sinha, Abhay Yadav and Md. Ehsaan Khan were found in forest areas near Lakhochak village in Lakhisarai district. He told that seven area commanders have also been arrested during search operation. Besides, the three policemen, a jawan of Bihar Military Police Lucas Tete was also held hostage by Maoists following fierce gunbattle with security forces on last Sunday in Kajra forest in Lakhisarai district. Lucas Tete was later killed by Maoists in their custody.