Laxmipur MLA abducted

Koraput:

In an another hostage crisis in Odisha, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Laxmipur MLA Jhina Hikaka was abducted by Naxals on Friday night in Koraput district while he was on his to Laxmipur.

Koraput SP confirmed that the BJD MLA was picked up by the Naxals while he was on his way home.

Hikaka was travelling with his driver and personal assistant, who were let off by the Naxals. Security forces have lunched a search operation for the MLA Hikaka. Report said Hikaka was on his way home when around 15 men stopped his car and took him away. This abduction comes 10 days after two Italian tourists were kidnapped in Odisha.