Detonators, gelatin sticks recovered in Bihar, one suspected Maoist arrested

Nawada: Police seized large number detonators and gelatin sticks from a suspected Maoist in Karpoori Nagar locality near Ektara village under Govindpur police station area in the district today.

Police said, 17 detonators and three gelatin sticks were recovered from the residence of suspected Maoist following a specific intelligence input.

Sources said the suspected Maoist was arrested from the spot.

As it is, eight police personnel including the then officer-in-charge of Govindpur police station were martyred near Ektara when their vehicle was blown by dreaded Maoists when they were returning from Kakolat waterfall nearly 10 years back.

Courtesy: UNI