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Nepal gov't releases over 290 Maoists

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

New Delhi, June 14, IRNA
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A day after the government revoked all cases filed against Maoist leaders and cadres under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Control and Punishment) Act/Ordinance in different courts, the Nakkhu Jail Administration released 61 Maoist detainees Tuesday afternoon.

The Maoists were released after the Patan Appellate Court withdrew all cases against the Maoists, said Ram Prasad Bhattarai, jailer of Nakkhu Jail, Kantipur reported from Kathmandu.

With the 61 Maoist prisoners released, there are only six Maoists left in the jail, according to Bhattarai. They will also be released after the completion of necessary legal proceedings, he said.

Immediately after their release, the Maoist detainees chanted pro-Maoist and pro-government slogans. They were also welcomed by their comrades with garlands outside the jail's premises.

Similarly, eight Maoists were released from Central Jail in Kathmandu today. Likewise, 53 Maoists from Kaski, 50 from Biratnagar, seven from Rupandehi, 41 from Hetauda, 22 from Banke, 20 from Kanchanpur, 13 from Dang, four from Birgunj, seven from Dhankuta, six from Surkhet and four from Jaleshwor were released, according to Home Ministry sources.

Over 350 Maoists, including senior leaders Prachanda and Dr Babu Ram Bhattarai, had been facing cases in different courts under the controversial anti-terrorism law introduced by earlier governments.

There are 43 cases filed under the law (TADO), including some against Prachanda and Dr Bhattarai, in the Patan Appellate Court alone.

Home Ministry spokesman Baman Prasad Neupane said the process of releasing the Maoists detained outside the capital had already started.

The number of Maoists released from outside the capital was immediately not available.

Sources said nearly 400 Maoists have been detained under TADO in various detention centers across the country.

The government has already requested the Indian government to release some 140 Maoists detained at various places in India.

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