Maoists Apprehended in Latehar with Weapons Cache
Two members of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad, a banned Maoist group, were captured by police in Latehar's Kurukheta forest. Authorities seized weapons, including an AK-47 and 318 cartridges. Following their arrest, police continue raids to arrest other group members, while the duo remains in judicial custody.
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In a significant police operation, two Maoists from the outlawed Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad were arrested in Latehar district's Kurukheta forest.
The arrested individuals, Manoj Lohra and Mahadev Singh, were in possession of a large arms cache, including an AK-47 rifle and 318 rounds of ammunition.
Authorities continue efforts to apprehend additional members of the group, having already initiated raids based on the detained individuals' information.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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