The Naxals has yesterday released one of the two Italian hostages Claudio Colangelo. He was released by the Naxals after almost two weeks in custody.
After his release, talking to media, he said he wasn’t threatened. The Italian tourist Claudio, who was not in good health, was handed over to a group of three journalists near Kandhamal and thereafter they took him to Surada Police Station.
The Italian tourist was soon referred to a medical examination at the Irrigation Department bungalow.
After his release, he showed his happiness, but said that he was sad as his friend Bosusco Paolo was still in captivity.