In the ongoing anti-naxal drive launched in Bijapur, two sangham (militia) members were held from the jungle of Bhurripani. The Maoists were allegedly involved in heinous crimes like murder, attempt to murder, dacoity and violence.
According to a release issued by the office of Bijapur superintendent of police, a team of district police under the supervision of Bhairamgarh Sub divisional police officer Dhruv had gone to conduct search operation in villages Kotmeta, Dindodi, Belchar and Bhurripani.
During the search the team spotted two suspected Maoists in the jungle of Bhurripani. As the suspects tried to flee, the team arrested them by blocking the escape root. On interrogation, the duo revealed their identity as Santuram Atra (30), son of Kola Atra, caste Muria, resident of Kotwarpara, Takilod and Ashiram Tamo (30), son of Bisra Tamo also residents of Kotwarpara, Takilod.
According to police records, Santuram Atra is a permanent warrantee under Bhairamgarh Thana and was involved in murder, attempt to murder as well as cases of dacoity whereas Ashiram Tamo was involved in 4 cases of murder, attempt to murder and robbery.
Both the militia men were produced in court on Tuesday and was sent to jail, the
release added.