Three Maoists carrying ₹22 lakh bounty arrested in Jharkhand: Police
An AK-47 assault rifle, a pistol, two magazines , walkie-talkie and large cache of ammunition have been recovered from their possession
Three Maoists accused of carrying a combined bounty of ₹22 lakh have been apprehended in Jharkhand, according to police. The arrested individuals, Madan Mahato, Ravi Singh Sardar, and Meena Pahariya, are all linked to the Maoist movement. Madan Mahato, also known as Charan and a Maoist regional committee member, carries a bounty of ₹15 lakh.
Ravi Singh Sardar, a special area committee member, has a bounty of ₹5 lakh, while Meena Pahariya, his wife, carries a bounty of ₹2 lakh. The trio was arrested as part of a joint operation involving the Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (CoBRA), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and various Jharkhand police battalions. The police claim that they recovered an AK-47 assault rifle, a pistol, ammunition, and a walkie-talkie during the arrest.
The authorities believe that the arrested individuals are responsible for 79 cases, including 20 major subversive acts of Maoist violence.
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