Hikaka crisis: Oppn criticises Odisha govt`s role

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 21:41

The opposition in Odisha on Thursday criticised the state government`s role in handling BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka hostage crisis.

Odisha CM expresses delight over Hikaka`s release

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 17:25

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said he was relieved that the BJD MLA would now meet his family, who were quite distressed and anxiously waiting for him.

BJD welcomes release of Jhina Hikaka

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 12:23

Expressing happiness and relief over the release of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka after 32 days of Maoists captivity.

Naxals free Odisha MLA Jhina Hikaka

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 08:51

Maoists holding BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka as hostage for over a month released him on Thursday, a day after a `praja` (people`s) court decided to free him.

Maoists taking advantage of halt to security ops

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 15:35

A Maoist `peoples court` likely to try Odisha BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka on Wednesday at Narayanpatna in Koraput district.

Odisha: BJD MLA completes 30 days in captivity

Last Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012, 16:47

BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka Monday completed a month in captivity of Maoists even as all are anxiously waiting for the `people`s court` proposed by the Naxals to decide his fate on April 25.

Fate of BJD MLA uncertain as Maoists squabble

Last Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012, 14:30

Some Maoists demanded release of all members of rebel-backed CMAS from jail in return for release of Jhina Hikaka while the others want the fate of the MLA decided at a `praja` court.

Odisha looking for volunteer to negotiate with Maoists

Last Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 23:16

With the Maoists unbending on their demands and determined to keep BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka hostage till April 25, the Odisha government on Saturday said it would welcome anyone volunteering to negotiate with them.

Maoists holding Hikaka hostage make fresh demand

Last Updated: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 22:29

Maoist rebels holding Odisha legislator hostage for more than 3 weeks on Saturday demanded the release of all members of Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh.

Now, Maoists say Hikaka will be tried on April 25

Last Updated: Friday, April 20, 2012, 11:39

Hikaka was abducted by the Andhra-Odisha border special zonal committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist.

`SC has not stayed facilitating bail for Maoists`

Last Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 16:45

Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre and Odisha government on a petition seeking to restrain release of jailed Maoists in exchange for the MLA.