Ne Delhi: The country was in shock after news of a deadly ambush by Naxals on CRPF jawans at Chattisgarh's Bijapur-Sukma border on 3rd April, 2021, broke out in which 22 security personnel were killed in the ambush. Amidst this, one CoBRA commando, Rakeshwar Singh Manhas was reportedly missing following which the Naxals confirmed that Manhas has been held hostage by them.
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Following the news, the family of Manhas went into shock and have urged the government to make arrangements for the quick release of the CRPF jawan.
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The five-year-old daughter of a CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) commando has appealed for the release of her father, who is reportedly in the custody of Naxals in Chhattisgarh.
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"Please, release my father," a five-year-old Shragvi begged, wiping away her tears as she spoke to reporters at her Jammu home, PTI reported.
The rest of the family remained in a state of deep shock since hearing about the commando's disappearance on Saturday.
