In a joint combing operation, a Maoist camp was busted and four cadres were arrested at lalpahad in Tamparkela forest of Bonei in the wee hours of Friday. Besides, belongings of the Maoists were seized from the spot.
Thirty Maoists ran away from the spot, when the raid took place. The combing operation is underway to nab the Maoists who fled from the spot. The four arrested will be forwarded to court on Saturday evening.
According to police sources, as per the direction of Superintendent of Police AN Sinha, the joint combing team of SOG, DBF and CRPF conducted the raid in the Tamparkela forest under Gurundia police station of Bonei sub division.
Though about 34 cadres, including a few women, were in the camp, only four could be arrested.
They were identified as Mansuk Samad (38), a resident of Kunjar area, Sukmash Hapat (55), a resident of Tamparkela forest area, Nuel Hapat (28), a resident of Tamparkela forest area and Juel Hapat (22), a resident of Tamparkela forest area.
The materials seized include books, maps, dress materials and medicines.