A dreaded Maoist, allegedly involved in killing of a former Bagodar MLA, was arrested from Giridih district on Saturday night, SDPO Niraj Kumar said on Sunday.
The cadre was apprehended by a special team of Dumari police and 154th CRPF battalion when he arrived at a weekly market of Manjhaladih more in Giridih last night, Addl Superintendent of Police (ASP) Deepak Kumar told the pioneer.Following a tip-off about the movement of hardcore rebel in Dumari, the police team was dispatched to the spot and later nabbed him near Manjhaladih more, the ASP said.
The arrested rebel was identified as Nabi Miya alias Master (35), a section commander of military company of Mithlesh Mahto, which is active in Giridih,Bokaro and Hazaribagh division.Active since 2000 in the outlawed CPI (Maoist) movement, Nabi was involved in killing of former Bagodar MLA Mahendra Singh in Chotanagpur region of the district.
Nabi Miya was wanted in connection with more than 15 incidents of naxal-related violence in the district, ASP Deepak Kumar said.
He had escaped from Pirtard jungle during a massive combing and search operation by the security forces a month ago, the ASP said, adding the wanted ultra was being interrogated for his involvement in various incidents.
Besides, he was also involved in arms loot from Homeguard personnel in Giridih and also killing a police informer, attack on police party under Pirtard and Nimiaghat police station limits
Nabi Miya was a prominent figure of military wing of CPI (Maoist) as he was also a member of action team of naxals' Giridih and Hazaribagh regional committee , the SDPO,Niraj Kumar said, adding, he was carrying a reward of several lakh on his head.
However, his involvement in other incidents under Dumari, Nimiaghat and Pirtard police stations in Giridih can't be ruled out, he added.