Tip-off helps nab Maoist in Patna

The city police today arrested one Maoist operative when he came to meet his organisation's self-styled zonal commander in Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) here today.

Acting on a tip off received by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manu Maharaj that Maoists might visit the zonal commander Laldeo Paswan, a police team was deputed at PMCH, a release from SSP's office said.

The police team arrested one Mantu Paswan while trying to visit Maharaj, the release said, adding Paswan has admitted his involvement in several Maoist-related incidents in Gaya and Aurangabad.

Some Maoist literatures including guide book for area committee members of the outfit were seized from him, the release said.