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Vol. 5 Num 512 Wed. November 02, 2005  
   
International


Son of former Nepali PM abducted


Nepal's Maoist rebels have abducted the son of former prime minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand in the northwest of the country, the army said Monday.

"Terrorists" abducted Arun Chand from the Chuha Bazar area of Kailali district on October 27 and took him to an unknown destination, the army said in a statement.

The National Human Rights Commission said Arun Chand was seized at the premises of the Basuling Sugar Mills where he was executive director.

In a statement it urged the rebels to free him unconditionally and immediately.

The Maoists have not admitted the abduction.