Hardcore Maoist accused in 2010 massacre case arrested

A hardcore Maoist ultra, suspected to have been involved in a massacre in 2010, was on Thursday arrested from Kathaura village in Munger district.

Superintendent of Police P Kanan said Sanjay Yadav was caught during an anti-naxal operation in the village under Dharhara police station.

Yadav was believed to be have been involved in a massacre of five tribals at Karaili in the district in 2010, he said.