Maoist carrying a reward of Rs two lakh arrested in Dumka

A top Maoist carrying a reward of Rs two lakh on his head was today arrested in Dumka district.
"Jiten, alias Jiten Kishku alias Chunni, was arrested by jawans of Ranchi-based Assault Group and Dumka police near Talpahadi," Superintendent of Police Hemant Toppo told reporters here.
He said Jiten was allegedly involved in the Chilkari Massacre that had occurred on October 26, 2007 in which 20 people were killed during a function in Giridih district.
The police officer also said the Maoist was allegedly involved in Bhelwaghati massacre, looting of 176 rifles from Home Guard Camp in Giridih district, killing a person in Dumka and in some other cases.

"Jiten, who joined the Maoist ranks in 1999, was made the zonal commander of the Santhal Pargana in 2010," the SP said.
A country-made pistol, bullets and Rs 12,900 were seized from the spot, he said.