Jharkhand Police Nab Two CPI (Maoist) 'Commanders' in Latehar, Seize AK-47 in Ongoing Hunt

Acting on a tip-off about a zonal leader’s movement, police continue the search after three suspects fled, with the detainees wanted in cases reaching into Chhattisgarh.

Overview

Latehar police arrested two self-styled CPI (Maoist) commanders during a search within Chhipadohar police station limits.
Arms and ammunition were recovered from the pair, including an AK-47, according to SP Kumar Gaurav.
The two carried a combined bounty of Rs 12 lakh and are wanted in multiple cases across districts and in Chhattisgarh.
Three other suspected members escaped as teams responded to inputs about movement through Netarhat, Mahuadanr, Baresand, Garu and Chhipadohar.
A day earlier, police arrested Mritunjay Bhuiyan, a CPI (Maoist) member with a Rs 10 lakh bounty, in the same area sweep.