Chhattisgarh: IAS abduction enters day 9, no end to crisis

Raipur: The hostage crisis in Chhattisgarh entered its ninth day on Monday as Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon continued to remain in the captivity of the Naxals.

Meanwhile, after days of drama over the name of the mediators, the two Naxal-appointed interlocutors on Sunday returned after holding the first round of talks with the Maoists.
Following the talks, the mediators said that the abducted IAS officer, who is an asthma patient, is safe and in good health.
The Naxals have demanded that 17 prisoners be freed to secure the safe release of the abducted Sukma collector.
Reacting to the demands, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has said the demands will be considered only within the legal framework.