Bijapur. Security forces have arrested 9 Naxalites in Naxal-affected Bijapur district, one of whom had a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head. Police officials gave this information on Wednesday. Police officials said that security forces arrested nine Naxalites in separate operations in Farsegarh and Maddeed police station areas.
He further said that among the arrested Naxalites, Maddeed Area Committee member Lachu Punem (35) is also included, who has a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head. Police officials said that as part of the anti-Naxal operation, DRG forces were dispatched from Maddeed police station area and when this team was on the road going to Somanpalli and Bandepara, four Naxalites trying to plant a landmine were caught from there. He said that explosives, pitthu and other items were recovered from the arrested Naxalites.
Police officials said that in another incident, security forces arrested five Naxalites from near Kuprel and Mandem villages in Farsegarh police station area who were involved in blowing up the vehicle of Farsegarh police station in-charge with a landmine on May 15. The vehicle was damaged in this explosion and the police station in-charge had a narrow escape. They said that the arrested Maoists used to plant landmines, collect levy, block roads and put up banners in the area. Officials said that the campaign against Naxalites is continuing in the area.
