Raipur . In Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, security forces arrested six Maoists. An improvised explosive device (IED) planted near Manganar Road was safely defused.
Police officials said that the operation launched on Friday reflects the efforts being made to eliminate the influence of Maoists in the area. Superintendent of Police Gaurav Rai said that among the suspects, five men and one woman tried to escape, but were caught. During interrogation, he confessed to being associated with Maoists and having planted IEDs to target police patrols.
On information about suspicious persons near Manganar Road, a joint team of Barsur Police Station, District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumbhkar and Inspector Sanjay Ursa launched swift action. Those arrested include Anil alias Kachnu Salam (30), a notorious person from Nendhu Via of Kondagaon. He has been involved in many serious crimes. Others include Jamuna alias Jaymati Mandavi (26), Sannu Ram Kashyap (20), Manish Kashyap (19), Hari Ram Kashyap (18) and Sularam Kashyap (22) of Bijapur, all residents of Kahchanar under Malewahi police station of Bastar.
During the operation, 0.5 kg live pressure IED, shovel, sword and other Maoist material were recovered. The IED was deactivated as per safety rules, due to which a major accident was averted. A case has been registered against the accused under sections 61(2)(a), 190, 191(2) of the Indian Code of Justice (BNS) and sections 4, 5 of the Explosive Substances Act at Barsur police station. The accused were presented in the court for remand.