In a major success for security forces, four Naxalites were arrested during an anti-Naxal operation in the Bhairamgarh police station area of Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, on Wednesday. The arrests took place near the forested region of Pondum village, where the forces also uncovered a significant cache of explosives.
The arrested individuals include Sukku Hapka alias Pullal alias Patel, Mannu Hapka, Lachhu Madvi, and Kosal Madvi alias Gulab. These individuals were allegedly involved in several key roles within the Naxalite organization and were active in the Bhairamgarh region for years.
Patel served as the head of the ‘Jantana Sarkar’ (people’s government of the Maoists) under the Puladi Revolutionary People’s Committee, while Kosal was a member of the group. Mannu was the militia’s deputy commander, and Lachchu was a militia member. During the operation, authorities seized a tiffin bomb, cordex wire, a switch, and excavation material from the suspects.
Following their arrest, the individuals were sent to prison by a local court. This operation is part of an intensified effort by security forces to curb Naxalite activities, following recent encounters in Chhattisgarh.
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