The hostages rescued from Shining Path terrorists arrive at the Cuzco airport on April 15. Several gas pipeline workers said they walked through the jungle for hours after they were released. “We welcomed them and provided food and water. They arrived tired, a little dehydrated, but calm. They were dressed in [their company’s] uniform. [They] have contacted their families by phone,” said Lt. Gov. Susano Guillen of Cuzco, according to RPP Noticias. (Andina Agency/Reuters)

The workers are greeted by relatives at the airport in Cuzco. The Shining Path terrorists reportedly requested an estimated US$10 million – payable in monthly installments of US$1.2 million in “war contribution” and explosives – to release the hostages. The Ministry of Defense said in a statement that no ransom was paid. The hostages were freed “after the guerillas felt surrounded and fled, resulting in the hostage release” the statement said. (Andina Agency/Reuters)

Peruvian President Ollanta Humala, wearing military uniform, meets with the gas pipeline workers after their arrival at the Cuzco airport. (Andina Agency/Reuters)

President Ollanta Humala, center, visits police and soldiers receiving medical attention at Malvinas military headquarters in Cuzco on April 15. Several were injured during the rescue operation by landmines placed in the jungle by the Shining Path. (Peruvian Presidency/Handout/Reuters)

Relatives of Special Forces Police Officer Landert Tamani mourn during his funeral in Lima on April 16. President of the Council of Ministers Oscar Valdés, Defense Minister Alberto Otárola and Minister of the Interior Daniel Lozada presided over the ceremony to regonize the three officers who were killed during the rescue of the hostages abducted by the Shining Path. (Vera Lentz/Reuters)