Three naxals arrested in Bastar region

Three Naxals, two of them carrying rewards on their head, were arrested today by the police in separate search operations in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.

According to reports, the arrested were identified as Baiju (26) of Aadnar janmilitia group and Ramlal (30) of Cheema janmilitia group of outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist).

The naxals who were nabbed by the police were involved in a number of crimes like loot, arson and murder.

The police team was mobilised based on a tip-off about the presence of ultras in the region.

In another search operation in Bijapur district of southern Bastar, Yalam Dharma (30) was arrested by a joint group of district force and CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) from forests of Awapalli police station area.

The patrol team was on a combing operation in Awapalli area, over 400 kms from the state capital Raipur, when it nabbed Dharma on suspicion, a senior police official said.

He was involved in several incidents of crimes like murder, attempt to murder and dacoity in the region.

The tribal-dominated Bastar region consists of seven districts is a hotbed of Maoist activities.