Back home after 55 hours of captivity, Friday was the time for a happy reunion with family for Atindranath Dutta but the police officer says he is still shaken when he thinks about his other colleagues abducted by Maoists who may not have been as lucky as him.

The mood at 15/1A Joymitra Lane in North Kolkata, the residence of Atindranath’s in-laws, was one of a relief, with family members preparing to go to Belur, where Atindranath’s family lives.

A relieved Atindranath was seen playing with his two-year-old daughter Oinrakshi, who enjoyed a chocolate she got from her father.

“My daughter was staring at me for sometime when I first returned to my house. I had never experienced such an attack before. I have not decided whether I would get back to my job. I would discuss it with my family first. About being posted in Sankrail, it is a government decision,” said Atindranath, who was wearing a red tilak on his forehead.

Atindranath’s family members have already offered prayers in three temples. On Friday afternoon, his wife Indrani and family members headed for Ahiritolla Shitala Mandir.

After offering prayers there, the family went to Ganga Bhutnath Mandir followed by a visit to the famous Dakshineswar temple.

Recounting his moments in captivity, the police officer said Maoist leader Kishenji tried to explain to him the ultra-left ideology and even justify the abduction. He, however, added the Maoists did not misbehave or torture him.

“I was blindfolded and taken through jungles to different spots each day. I was either made to walk or travel on motorcycles. At times, Kishenji would talk about their ideologies. I too spoke about my job and my duty,” said Atindranath.