Seven Maoists arrested in Jharkhand

Latehar (Jharkhand), Aug 29 (ANI): Jharkhand police have arrested seven pro-Maoist group members at a forest hideout in Latehar district.

A team of police personnel raided the hideout and apprehended the seven activists of the Swatantra Indian Prastuti Committee.

Weapons and ultra-left wing pamphlets were also seized from the spot.

"The intelligence network was very effective. Our spy system worked very well, that is why they have been arrested," said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Prahlad Singh. (ANI)