Balrampur police arrest Maoist carrying Rs 1L reward on his head

BILASPUR: Balrampur police on Wednesday arrested a Maoist, who was carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head. The arrested Maoist has been identified as Sujit Kumar Nage alias Shivlal alias Golimar alias Rajkumar. A country made long but 315 bore rifle, seven live cartridges of 315 bore and 14 live cartridges of 12 bore have been confiscated from his possession.

Speaking to TOI SP Balrampur Sadanand Kumar informed that the accused is the last member of Bokha Prajapati gang of Naxalites. Bokha Prajapati had surrendered before Balrampur police in November 2015.

Sadanand Kumar further informed that Sujit Kumar Nage, was one of the most violent member of Bokha Prajapati gang and had earned the nick name of ‘Golimar’ due to his extreme violent psyche.

The hardcore Maosit was active in Jashpur and Balrampur districts. Sujit Kumar was wanted in connection with several incidents of murder, loot, dacoity, extortion and attack on police parties.

During preliminary interrogation the accused has confessed to have been involved with Bokha Prajapati’s gang since 2011 and was an active member of the said gang.