Maoist wanted in MLA abduction case arrested

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 17:56

A hardcore Maoist allegedly involved in the abduction of ruling BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka and wanted in several murder cases, was arrested in Odisha`s Rayagada district, police said on Wednesday.

Odisha: Wanted Maoist arrested

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 15:10

A Maoist, allegedly involved in obstructing security forces in launching a search for BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka after his abduction in March, was arrested in Odisha`s Koraput district, police said on Tuesday.

Maoists accuses Odisha of failing to keep promises

Last Updated: Friday, July 13, 2012, 21:22

Maoists strongly protested the Odisha Government`s plan of launching night operation.

Maoists accuses Odisha of failing to keep promises

Last Updated: Friday, July 13, 2012, 20:42

Strongly protesting the Odisha Government`s plan of launching night operation against Maoists, the out-lawed outfit has alleged that the state has failed to keep its promises made during the abduction of MLA Jhina Hikaka.

BJD MLA to be moved to fortified bungalow

Last Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012, 22:58

The security of Jhina Hikaka and his family has been raised with the BJD MLA, who was kidnapped in March by Maoists, to be moved to a fortified bungalow.

Hikaka leaves decision on quitting to CM

Last Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012, 23:11

Yet to take a decision on his possible resignation as the MLA of Laxmipur as decided in the Maoist`s `praja` court, Jhina Hikaka on Monday said he had left it to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Hikaka shouldn’t resign under pressure: Naveen

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 19:13

With the deadline by Maoists to Odisha MLA Jhina Hikaka to resign ending on Thursday, CM Naveen Patnaik said that he should not quit under pressure.

Why should Hikaka resign? Naveen asks

Last Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012, 17:20

Four days after release of Jhina Hikaka from Maoist captivity, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday questioned why the MLA should resign.

‘Maoists would release audio tape over resignation`

Last Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 18:46

Odisha MLA Jhina Hikaka said the ultras are likely to release a fresh audio message which could clear the air over his possible resignation as a legislator.

Hikaka`s resignation unlikely to be accepted: BJD

Last Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 22:18

MLA Jhina Hikaka, who was abducted by Maoists, is yet to spell out whether to quit membership of Odisha Assembly as per an agreement with the ultras.

`NCTC essential for avoiding future abductions`

Last Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012, 23:53

Stressing the importance of a national agency to curb terror threats, Union Minister V Narayanasamy said the NCTC is essential to avoid incidents like the recent abduction of Odisha MLA.