Jharkhand: Top Maoist leader killed in police encounter
The killed Maoist Ashish alias Asheeshan was an expert in technology and explosives and held number two position among the present Maoist leadership in the state, according to the police.
Acting on tip-off that a group of Maoist had taken shelter in Podhadih forest of Gulma district, a team of police surrounded the areas from all sides.
In the subsequent encounter, the dreaded Maoist leader was killed. Police said he was carrying a reward of Rs 25 lakh on his head.
“He was a technical expert who trained new recruits in IT and explosive handling,” a senior police official MS Bhatia was quoted as saying in the Hindustan Times today.
Authorities said around 100 Maoists have been arrested and 12 others have been killed in encounter this year.
(thebiharpost.com/IBNS)
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