Maoist release 27 people Of the 30 civilians Maoists had taken under their control on Saturday from Khewang village development committee (VDC) of Taplejung district, the rebels released 27 people on Tuesday. Former chairman of the VDC, Khadga Prasad Tamling, his brother Sancha Bahadur and Himaldhoj Limbu are still in Maoists' captivity. Maoists had abducted them in connection with a local dispute. Around 35 locals had staged a sit-in in front of the Maoist Village Government Office Tuesday seeking release of the detained locals. Maoists have been continuing their excesses like collection of forceful donations, abductions and beating despite ceasefire code of conduct signed by them and various agreements reached between the rebels and the ruling seven party alliance. nepalnews.com pb Oct 11 06