Lakhisarai, October 03: A suspected Maoist, who was allegedly involved in an encounter with police here on August 29 in which seven policemen were killed has been arrested, police said today. Director General of Police, Neelmani today said the arrested Maoist, identified as Bechan Das, admitted his involvement in the encounter near Ramtalnagar village during interrogation.
The ultras had also abducted four policemen following the August 29 gunbattle. Later they released three personnel while killing one.
Police have so far arrested 15 rebels, including two ”area commanders” and suspected killers of the policeman.
—PTI—