Back in the comfort and safety of his home after 55 hours in captivity, police officer Atindranath Dutta said he was still shaken and worried 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 relief, with family members preparing to go to Belur where the Dutta family lives.

Atindranath was seen playing with his two-year-old daughter Oinrakshi. “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.

Atindranath’s family has already offered prayers at three temples. On Friday afternoon, his wife Indrani and other family members headed for Ahiritolla Shitala temple. After offering prayers there, the family went to Ganga Bhutnath temple 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 justified the abduction. He, however, added that the Maoists did not misbehave or torture him.

“I was blindfolded and taken through the 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 duty,” said Atindranath.