In Odisha, Maoists are feared to have kidnapped two Italian tourists near bordering area of Kandhamal and Ganjam district late last night. The two tourists were reportedly taking objectionable pictures of tribals in interior areas, which is banned by the Odisha Government. Sources said, the Maoists have put up a 13-point charter of demands before the Odisha Government for the release of two foreign tourists.The state government had recently sought to restrict the access of foreign tourists and researchers to areas inhabited by particularly vulnerable tribal groups by making permission from the collector concerned mandatory. However, senior officials in the Home Department of the Odisha Government are yet to confirm the hostage of the foreign tourists.
News On AIR | March 18, 2012 9:49 AM
Two Italian tourists abducted by Maoists in Odisha