{M:H:O} WB: Naxals stop Rajdhani Express, kidnap drivers

Two drivers of the New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express have been kidnapped by Maoists between Jhargram and Sarna stations of the South Eastern Railway.

The People's Committee Against Police Atrocities (PCAPA) --  pro-Maoist organisation that represents local tribesmen and is behind the kidnapping -- has demanded that Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee [ Images ] meet the outfit.

The PCPA is protesting against the anti-Maoist operation by paramilitary forces in the forest areas.

SER sources in Kolkata [ Images ] said the news was received at the headquarters around 3.30 pm on Tuesday that some people had stopped the train by waving a red flag between Jhargram and Sarna stations.

"According to the reports, the drivers could not be contacted. They have been kidnapped by Maoists," a source said.

All Rajdhani Express trains have two drivers and an assistant.

The situation in Jhargram is tense following a call for indefinite shutdown by the pro-Maoist organisation.

Shops, educational institutions and business establishments remained closed in the Jangal mahal area of West Midnapore district. Similar shutdowns were also witnessed in the Bankura and Purulia districts of West Bengal [ Images ].

Meanwhile, residents said the administration should initiate dialogue instead of using force to solve the issue.

"The administration should take responsibility and sit with them (Maoists) those who have called the strike and try to solve the issue," said Sukumar Buniya, a resident.

Maoists have ignored repeated calls to renounce violence and negotiate. They stepped up their attacks in recent months, prompting the government to go after them in a concerted strike.

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