GAYA – The relentless pressure applied by the police on Naxalites has yielded positive results as they released Munshi Shahbaz late in the evening on Thursday near Bankedham in Banke Bazaar.
Upon receiving confirmation of Shahbaz’s release, senior police officers swiftly convened at Bankebazar police station to oversee the ongoing investigation. Construction company engineers, Amarendra and Anil, played a crucial role in providing details about the release. They affirmed that the Naxalites left Shahbaz at approximately 8 pm, prompting an immediate notification to the police.
Engineer Amarendra shared insights into the incident, stating that Anil Kumar, an associate engineer residing in a rented house in Bankebazar, was surprised when Shahbaz arrived at his room around 8 pm. Shahbaz informed Anil that the Naxalites had left him near Bankedham, and they had traveled on foot to Anil’s place. Anil promptly reported Shahbaz’s presence to the Bankebazar police, who swiftly arrived at the spot and took Shahbaz into their custody.
Shailendra Singh, the owner of Shell Construction Company, confirmed Shahbaz’s release, bringing immense relief to the company. Shahbaz had been in Naxalite captivity after the abduction of three men from the Shell Construction Company on December 24. While two were released in the forest late at night, Shahbaz remained under captivity, with a demanded levy of Rs 30 lakh for his release.
SSP Ashish Bharti commended the successful recovery of the kidnapped person, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of Gaya police, STF, and central security agencies. He acknowledged the challenging nature of the operation and assured ongoing efforts to apprehend the kidnappers.
The incident had triggered a massive search operation and raids by the district police, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring the safety of individuals and bringing those responsible to justice.
