Police arrested five Maoists and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunitions after a joint combing operation with paramilitary force in India's 'red corridor' of Jharkhand.
Deputy Auxiliary Police (DAP) launched a joint operation at the rebel hideout in Ranchi.
Superintendent of Police, Prabhat Kumar, said that the rebels belonged to a Maoist group, People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI).
"Five Maoists of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) have been arrested - Sanjay Patar, Dilip Bediya, Jagmohan Patar, Mahavir Munda and Prakash Munda. We have also recovered two pistols, .315 cartridge, motorcycle and four mobile phones from them," said Kumar.
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