News Desk: After spending 13 days in Maoists' custody, Sukma Collector Alex Paul Menon resumed work on Saturday without any fear or concerns. However, he felt sad for the slain bodyguards.

 

Before taking Alex into their custody on April 21, the Maoists gunned down his guards, who escorted him to the villages.

 

"I am back safe and at home trying to recoup... Am still shattered and disturbed because I loved those two boys Amjad and Kisun,They were very affectionate to me and so was I to them..Memories of these two boys are making me sleepless :( I just wanna go to their families and console them without any media attention , try and see in what all ways I can help those families get back to normalcy," wrote Alex on his Facebook page.

 

"Am ...also shattered because I could not ever imagine that the kidnapping would be done in such a brutal fashion striking terror in the hearts of ordinary poor tribals of Manjhipara who had assembled with all hopes around me ..... Thanks to every soul who stood by us...".

 

"Am moved by all the affection and support each of you rendered during this ordeal.Sorry for not picking calls and not answering smss... I wanna just sit amidst the family and try and get out of this as fast as i can...Wanna go back to my office , continue doing what all i had Planned for this district with the same enthusiasm and passion. Thanx for all ur support once again," he further added.

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