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Wanted Maoist with ₹10 Lakh Bounty Held in Maharashtra
Maharashtra ATS arrested a Maoist operative carrying a substantial bounty on his head following a coordinated intelligence operation. The arrest came after Jharkhand Police shared crucial inputs with senior officials in the state.
LSN India ·
A Maoist with a bounty of ₹10 lakh on his head has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, following a joint intelligence-led operation. The arrest was executed by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad after they acted on specific inputs provided by Jharkhand Police to senior officials of the state agency.
The local ATS unit verified the intelligence information and conducted the operation that led to the arrest. The development underscores the ongoing coordination between law enforcement agencies across states in tackling Left Wing Extremism, a persistent security challenge in parts of central and eastern India.
The arrested individual was on the wanted list with a significant bounty, indicating his involvement in activities deemed serious by law enforcement authorities. Further details regarding his alleged activities and the charges against him are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
The arrest reflects enhanced inter-state cooperation in counter-insurgency operations and intelligence sharing mechanisms between Maharashtra and Jharkhand Police forces.