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Crime
Maoist Leader Besra Arrested
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 01:36 AM
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Top Maoist leader Besra, with a bounty of ₹2.2 crore, has been held in Jharkhand. The arrest is a significant blow to the Maoist movement.
In a major breakthrough, security forces have arrested top Maoist leader Besra in Jharkhand. Besra was carrying a bounty of ₹2.2 crore on his head, indicating his significant role in the Maoist movement. The arrest is a result of coordinated efforts by security agencies to curb Maoist activities in the region. Besra's capture is expected to deal a significant blow to the Maoist insurgency, which has been a major concern for the government.