Ranchi March 14 (IANS) Two Maoist commanders were arrested and weapons seized following a joint operation by Jharkhand Police and the Central Reserve Police Force in Chatra district on Tuesday police said.
A Tritiya Prastuti Committee armed squad had gathered in Turi village in the Simaria police station jurisdiction to execute some big incident when a joint raid was conducted following a tip-off.
Two Maoist leaders Rajesh Ganju and Hiralal Ganjhu were arrested police said.
Apart from a US-made rifle and a carbine seven other firearms 450 cartridges four mobile phones six magazines and Rs 56 000 were seized.
Maoists are active in 18 of the 24 districts of the state.
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Two Maoist commanders arrested in Jharkhand
