Indian Rebels Release 1 of 2 Abducted Italians Maoist rebels on Sunday released one of two Italians who were abducted 11 days ago in a remote area of eastern India. Italian tourist Claudio Colangelo was handed over to the crew of New Delhi Television, a TV news channel, who trekked to the place where he and Italian tour operator Paolo Bosusco were being held. Colangelo described his experience as "frightening" and told NDTV that he hoped Bosusco would be released soon. Colangelo and Bosusco were abducted on March 14 while on a trek through a densely forested area of Orissa state. Their Indian cook and driver were released the same day. On Saturday the Maoists also abducted a local lawmaker in a separate part of the state. NDTV said its reporters trekked more than 16 hours to meet rebel commander Sabyasachi Panda, who handed over Colangelo. Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi said Colangelo spoke with the Italian consul general in Bhubanesvar and told him that he was in good condition. "We must now also bring home Paolo Bosusco," Terzi said in a statement. He said Italy is "continuing to count on the collaboration and willingness of the Indian authorities, both central and in Orissa state." Police in Orissa have said the rebels were probably holding the men in a hideout deep in the jungles of the state's Kandamal district. The rebels have demanded the release of imprisoned comrades and a halt of government operations against them. The government has stopped all security operations in that district. The rebels, inspired by Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong, have been fighting in several Indian states for more than four decades demanding land and jobs for farmers and the poor. At least 2,000 police, militants, rebels and civilians have been killed in the conflict. Associated Press writer Frances D'Emilio in Rome contributed to this report.