Dec 28, 2024 08:52 PM IST
Police stated that on getting sight of safety forces, many Maoists fled, however they managed to apprehend three ladies cadres
Three ladies Maoists carrying rewards of ₹8 lakh on their heads have been arrested from the forests of Malkangiri in Odisha on Saturday.
Police stated that the arrested Maoists have been planning to undertake a covert operation. (Representational picture)
Police officers stated the arrested ladies Maoists are Swapna alias Chandrama Khilo, Babita alias Kamala Khilo and Sunita Khilo. They hail from Dhakadapadar village below Jodambo police limits.
Niti Shekhar, deputy inspector basic of police, South Western Vary, stated Swapna was carrying money reward of ₹4 lakh. She joined the Andhra Odisha Border Particular Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) in 2018 and was working within the banned outfit’s navy platoon.
Babita joined AOBSZC in 2021 and was working within the Uday Safety crew. She was carrying money reward of ₹2 lakh. Sunita joined the Maoist group in 2021 and was carrying reward of ₹2 lakh.
The DIG stated the arrested Maoists have been planning to undertake a covert operation. “We received information about suspected movement in the area and verified the information by conducting a visit. On getting sight of security forces, many individuals fled, but we managed to apprehend three women, who are now being detained for questioning,” stated the DIG.