Maoist rebels free hostage in India

Maoist rebels have released one of two Italians who were abducted 11 days ago in a remote area of eastern India.

By The Newsroom

Published 26th Mar 2012, 03:09 BST

Italian tourist Claudio Colangelo was handed over to a TV news crew who trekked to the place where he and Italian tour operator Paolo Bosusco were being held.

Mr Colangelo described his experience as “frightening”.

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