Four Arrested in Chhattisgarh for Maoist Links under Anti-Terror Law

Four individuals, including a village panchayat secretary and a civil contractor, were arrested in Chhattisgarh's MMAC district for supporting Maoists. Authorities seized a tractor linked to Naxalites, and all four were charged under anti-terror laws. The arrests followed a raid by state and border police forces.

In a significant crackdown, four individuals, including a village panchayat secretary and a civil contractor, were arrested in Chhattisgarh's Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki (MMAC) district for allegedly supporting Maoist activities, police reported on Tuesday.

Authorities seized a tractor that was reportedly being rented out on behalf of Naxalites, further implicating the suspects in anti-terror activities.

Inspector General of Police (Rajnandgaon) Deepak Jha confirmed that the arrested individuals were booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The operation involved a coordinated raid by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).