Maoist arrested in Bokaro: police

A hardcore Maoist was today arrested and explosives were seized from his possession in Bokaro district, police said.

"Mangra Majhi, a hardcore Maoist, was arrested near Budgadha village. Ten pieces of detonators and five kgs ammonium nitrate were recovered from his possession," Deputy Superintendent of Police S K Pathak said here.

He was arrested following a tip-off, the DSP said.

Three alleged Maoists had been arrested in the district yesterday.