Odisha

Maoist Wanted For Odisha’s Nayagarh Armoury Loot Surrenders

By
OB Bureau

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh): A Maoist involved in the daring attack on the Nayagarh district armoury in Odisha in 2008, has surrendered to police here.

The former Maoist identified as Sonu, who also went around with the aliases Shamu and Somu, surrendered to the Bijapur SP.

Police sources revealed that Sonu was wanted for the killing of 12 security personnel and carried a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head. He also used to double up as a doctor for the Maoists and gave training to new recruits.

Notably, Maoists had looted a huge cache of arms and ammunition from the Nayagarh district armoury on February 15, 2008. As many as 13 policemen and a civilian were killed in the attack. Besides, 10 policemen were injured.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Odisha Elections 2024: BJD Moves ECI Seeking Action Against BJP For Publishing Chargesheet

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday moved the Election Commission of India (ECI) accusing…

April 24, 2024

Fact Check: Is Samantha’s Ex-Husband Naga Chaitanya Dating Sobhita Dhulipala?

New Delhi: Is Sobhita Dhulipala dating Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ex-husband Naga Chaitanya? Sobhita, who has starred…

April 24, 2024

Odisha Elections: In Yet Another Change, Congress Replaces Digapahandi Assembly Candidate

Bhubaneswar: Announcing yet another replacement of nominee for the upcoming elections in Odisha, Congress changed…

April 24, 2024

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Team India To Have Preparatory Camp At Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Indian senior men’s football team will prepare for next month’s crucial World Cup qualifiers…

April 24, 2024

Odisha Elections 2024: Naveen Patnaik To Hold High-Tech Campaign This Time Too With Rallies At 36 Places; Check Details

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who kicked off party’s…

April 24, 2024

LS Polls: Congress Campaigns Against Own Candidate In This Constituency!

Jaipur: Congress is desperate to unseat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Centre. But some…

April 24, 2024

26 Fire Alerts Immediately Handled In Odisha’s Similipal Today: PCCF

Bhubaneswar: A total of 26 fire alerts were received in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in…

April 24, 2024

BJP Minority Morcha Leader Expelled For Criticising PM Modi’s Remarks

Jaipur: A BJP Minority Morcha leader in Rajasthan has been expelled from the party for ‘tarnishing’…

April 24, 2024