Odisha: Maoists release abducted BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka

Odisha, Apr 26: Maoists have released abducted BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka on Thursday at an undisclosed location, said sources.

The BJD MLA was abducted on Mar 24.

Maoists demand to release the BJD MLA included that Hikaka resign from his office if the state government failed to meet their demands.

Earlier reports suggested that Hikaka would be handed over to his wife, Kaushalya.

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