Home > India > Report

Hardcore Maoist held near Orissa's Keonjhar district

PTI
Friday, November 6, 2009 22:00 IST
Email Email
Print Print
Share Share

Keonjhar (Orissa): A hardcore Maoist allegedly involved in several criminal cases including murder was arrested in Orissa's Keonjhar district, police said today.

Related videos

The Maoist, identified as Purna Murmu, was nabbed at Ghasisahi under Ghasipura police station, about 80km from here, yesterday after being spotted by the police at a function for distribution of land "pattas" to tribals, they said.

Murmu was wanted by the police in many Maoist related crimes including murder, arson, loot and extortion in the district.

He is being interrogated.

©2009 PTI. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of PTI content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent.
digg reddit google Facebook MySpace delicious
Post your comment
Gallery »
One of a kind
A lavish bash was organised for the first anniversary celebrations of the plush suburban hotel, Intercontinental, The Lalit.
Heady bouquet
The launch of the Mumbai arm of the Delhi wine club saw many of the city's glitterati come out for an evening under the stars.
Newsletter »
Get daily news in your inbox and read it at your convenience.
D