Patna, April 4 || In a major operation against Naxalites, the Gaya Police, in coordination with Bihar’s Special Task Force (STF), arrested seven Naxal operatives since March 30, recovering a huge cache of arms and ammunition from their possession, some of which were previously looted from police teams.
Gaya SSP Anand Kumar stated that the crackdown is part of a continuous drive to dismantle Naxal networks in the district.
On April 3, the district police received Intelligence about Naxal activities in Gangti Bazar under the jurisdiction of the Imamganj police station area.
Accordingly, a special team, led by City SP Gaya, and comprising Bihar STF and district police, was dispatched to raid the location.
“Upon arrival, a suspect attempted to flee but was immediately chased down and arrested. The accused is identified as Rupesh Paswan, a native of Qadirganj village under Imamganj Police Station jurisdiction. During interrogation, Paswan disclosed the location of hidden arms and ammunition and provided details about two accomplices,” Kumar said.