In a significant breakthrough, security forces in Bihar have captured a long-wanted suspected Maoist operative, bringing an end to an extensive manhunt that lasted over a decade.
Joint Operation Nets Fugitive
On Wednesday evening, a coordinated effort between the Gaya police and personnel from the Shasastra Seema Bal (SSB) led to the arrest of the suspect. The operation was carried out in Chatakpur village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Maigra police station area in the Gaya district.
End of an 11-Year Evasion
The arrested individual has been identified as Manohar Bhuyian, who also went by the alias Shankar Bhuyian. According to Gaya's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anand Kumar, Bhuyian had been successfully evading capture for approximately 11 years. His arrest marks a crucial success for the local and central security forces involved in counter-insurgency operations in the region.
Details and Implications
The joint operation underscores the continued collaboration between state police and central armed forces in tackling left-wing extremism. The arrest from a village in the Maigra area indicates the ongoing focus of security agencies on rural and potentially sensitive zones. While specific charges or immediate recoveries from the arrest were not detailed in the initial announcement, the apprehension of a figure evading law for over a decade is considered a major achievement.
Authorities have not yet released further information regarding Bhuyian's alleged activities during his years in hiding or his precise role within Maoist networks. The case is likely to undergo further investigation to uncover more details about his connections and activities.
