Three persons accused of stealing minerals from various mines were arrested today in Orissa's Keonjhar district.
            Siba Siddhu, Mane Singh and Surendra Sahu used to steal iron ore from goods train and trucks while being transported from reserved mines, the police said.
            Apart from stealing minerals, charges including attempt to murder, dacoity, terrorising people and pilferage were pending against the trio, sources said.
            With their arrest, a total of 28 mine mafias had been arrested, the police said.