And still they are doing these things: Maoists lock more offices Kantipur Report DAMAK, Jan 1 - Maoists padlocked five municipal and VDC offices in Jhapa district Sunday. Offices of Damak, Bhadrapur and Mechinagar municipalities and Korobari and Juropani VDCs were those padlocked. Maoists said it was for putting pressure on the government for early promulgation of interim constitution and formation of interim government. Maoists' Mechi bureau secretary "Apar" said they would not unlock the offices until the promulgation of the interim constitution. He further added they would continue padlocking other government offices. Chief District Officer Jaya Mukunda Khanal urged the Maoists to unlock the offices in line with the promise made by Maoist chairman Prachanda to PM Girija Prasad Koirala during their phone conversation Friday. Chief District Officer Khanal urged the political parties to help unlock those offices. Meanwhile, Maoists and officials from Biratnagar sub-metropolis Sunday afternoon unlocked the main gate of the office after holding talks. After the talks held among the officials, Maoists and other party representatives, the Maoists agreed that they would not hinder the work of sub-metropolis. Warning the sub-metropolis officials not to run any activities until the Maoists join the soon-to-be formed interim government, the latter had padlocked the office on Friday.