Kathmandu, Nov 30: Interpol has issued an arrest warrant for a Nepalese Maoist leader detained in August in India, a Nepalese official said today.
The Home Ministry official said Interpol has agreed to
"Red-Corner" notices against 17 Maoists, up from the seven
announced last week. Red-Corner notices require deportation to
countries where suspects face charges.
Nepal sought Interpol's assistance after the Maoists
ended a seven-month ceasefire in August, resuming their
insurgency that has claimed more than 8,200 lives.
The official said one warrant was issued for Chandra
Prakash Gajurel, who was arrested on August 19 in Chennai as
he tried to board a flight to Europe.
He has since been held in the city's central jail as
authorities probe allegations he was using a forged British
passport.
Top rebel leader Prachanda has urged India to release
Gajurel, who he said was headed to Europe to publicise the
views of the Maoists, who have been fighting since 1996 to
overthrow Nepal's monarchy.
Bureau Report
