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Abducted CoBRA Commando Rakeshwar Singh Manhas released by Maoists, brought to CRPF camp; wife says ‘happiest day of my life’

CRPF jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas, who was captured by the Maoists after a gun battle between them and security personnel, freed by Maoists

New Delhi: CoBRA jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas who was kidnapped by Naxals during Bijapur attack on April 3, has been released by them, said Police sources on Thursday.

CoBRA jawan was brought to CRPF camp after being released by the naxals.

Today is the happiest day of my life. I always remained hopeful of his return,” said Meenu, the wife of CRPF jawan.

This comes after Naxal Maoist released a picture of captured CRPF Cobra Commando Rakeshwar Singh Minhas to one of the local journalist.

No operational, intel failure, over 25-30 Naxals killed in Bijapur encounter: DG CRPF Kuldiep Singh

22 security personnel lost their lives while 31 sustained injuries in an encounter that broke out between security forces and Naxals along the Sukma-Bijapur border on Saturday after a party of jawans were ambushed by Naxals near Jonnaguda village.

Maoists release picture of captured CRPF Cobra Commando Rakeshwar Singh Minhas

This is a developing story.