Three Maoists arrested in Malkangiri

Malkangiri: Three Maoists
involved in attacks on securitymen were arrested in Malkangiri
district Thursday.

The ultras were picked up during combing operation by
security forces in forest areas of Chintalwada, about 45 km
from here, Inspector In-charge of Malkangiri police station,
R.K. Pati said.

The rebels, identified as Budura Padiami, Irma Kabasi
and Sarat Behera were involved in several attacks on security
personnel including one at Mariwada, he said.

They were also involved in an attack on a power house
at Balimela and violence during the general elections last
year, police said.

PTI