Police arrest Maoist commander in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli District

Maharashtra Police has confirmed the arrest of a hardcore Maoist commander in Gadchiroli District.

He has been identified as Raju alias Jethuram Dhurva.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandip Patil termed the arrest as a big achievement for the district police.

On Monday, four policemen were injured in a landmine blast reportedly perpetrated by Maoists in the Dhanora area of Gadchiroli District.