Gumla Anti-Maoist Operation Yields 3 Deaths, Arms Seized
The deceased were identified as Lalu Lohra of Lohardaga, Chhotu Oraon of Latehar, and Sujit Oraon of Lohardaga. Lalu and Chhotu, both sub-zonal commanders, carried a reward of Rs 5 lakh each.
The deceased were identified as Lalu Lohra of Lohardaga, Chhotu Oraon of Latehar, and Sujit Oraon of Lohardaga. Lalu and Chhotu, both sub-zonal commanders, carried a reward of Rs 5 lakh each.
The haul included three single-barrel rifles, five long-range mortars , seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs), two bulletproof vests, two Baofeng Motorola radios with a charger, and two helmets.
Accused Deepak alias Lota and Sandeep are on 3 days police remand while the third accused Manish sent to judicial custody at Bhondsi jail.
The identity of the deceased Maoists was yet to be ascertained as the patrolling team was still inside the forest, he said.
The cache includes one AK-56 Rifle with three magazines, one 7.62 rifle of foreign origin, four pistols with seven empty magazines, one revolver, four empty AK-47 magazines, 14 grenades, two water bottles, two bags, 273 rounds of AK 47 rifle, 97 rounds of AK 56 rifle, 31 rounds of pistol and other items
