Indian rebels take 300 people hostage

India's Maoist rebels have seized a train with 300 passengers onboard in the state of Jharkhand amid the country's national general elections. "Rebels have the train in their control. We are preparing to rescue the people," AFP quoted police officer Sarvendu Thatagat as saying. The train has been held in Latehar district, where the first phase of elections was held on April 16; further voting in the state is to be held on Thursday.