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Maoist with ₹10 Lakh Bounty Arrested in Thane

The Hindu Nov 07, 2026 at 03:47 PM IST India

AI summary

Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested Sanjay Sarju Yadav, a Maoist zonal committee member with a ₹10 lakh bounty, in Thakurli, Thane on Nov 7, 2026. The operation was based on Jharkhand Police intelligence and the suspect was handed over to Jharkhand authorities.

Key takeaways

  • The arrested individual, Sanjay Sarju Yadav, is a 45‑year‑old Zonal Committee Member of the banned Maoist group.
  • He was wanted for a ₹10 lakh reward offered by authorities.
  • The raid was conducted after Jharkhand Police provided intelligence to Maharashtra ATS.
  • After arrest, custody was transferred to Jharkhand Police for formal processing.
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