Two naxalites arrested

Pathalgaon, June 28 (UNI) Two suspected naxalites were arrested when they had gone to collect 'protection money' from a contractor at Kalmora village in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district, police said today.

On a tip-off, police cordoned off the village on June 26 and arrested two naxalites -- Kamlesh Toppo and Ratan Lakra. However, two others managed to escape.

Superintendent of Police Hemkrishna Rathore said the naxalites admitted to looting Rs one lakh from a bank at Sukhrapara near this district.

Mr Rathore said a countrymade gun, cartridges and Rs 5,700 were seized.

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