Latehar

Two self-styled commanders of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) were arrested in Jharkhand’s Latehar district, police said on Saturday.

Arms and ammunition, including an AK-47, were recovered from their possession, officials said.

The arrests were made following a tip-off that a CPI (Maoist) “zonal commander” was moving with his squad in the Netarhat, Mahuadanr, Baresand, Garu and Chhipadohar areas, Latehar Superintendent of Police Kumar Gaurav said.

“Based on the information, a police team was formed and a search operation conducted within Chhipadohar police station limits. During the operation, the duo was arrested, while three others managed to escape,” Gaurav told reporters.

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The two Maoists, jointly carrying a bounty of Rs 12 lakh, were wanted in connection with several cases registered at police stations in multiple districts and states, including Chhattisgarh, he added.