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Security forces have achieved a major success in Giridih, Jharkhand. Naxalite Ajay Mahato, who had a reward of Rs 25 lakh and was giving trouble to the police for a long time, has been arrested. Ajay Mahato was not only an active member of the banned Naxalite organization, but he was also considered the ‘mastermind’ in planting IED (Improvised Explosive Device) and targeting security forces. His arrest is expected to further strengthen the security in Naxal affected areas. This operation of Giridih Police is being considered a major milestone in the direction of destroying the network of Naxalites in the area.
Was expert in laying IED traps
According to the information given by the police after his arrest, the main work of Ajay Mahato was to hide IEDs on the routes of security forces. He was not only an expert in preparing explosives himself, but he also trained new recruits in making and planting bombs. Many such cases have come to light in which the same strategy was behind targeting the convoy of security forces. With the arrest of Ajay Mahato, the police is expected to get important clues about many hideouts of Naxalites and their upcoming dangerous plans, which will help avert major security threats in the future.
Was in the police’s ‘wanted’ list for a long time
The police had formed a special team to arrest Ajay Mahato, which was keeping an eye on his movements for several months. Dozens of serious cases are registered against him in Jharkhand and neighboring states, which include murder, levy collection and attack on police. Due to the reward of Rs 25 lakh, he remained the biggest challenge for the police. To arrest him, security forces acted on precise intelligence and eventually surrounded and nabbed him. This arrest is going to instill a new confidence in security and law among the local people.
Anti-Naxal operations will get a new edge
The capture of a big Naxalite leader like Ajay Mahato is an indication that now it is becoming difficult for the Naxalites to hide and carry out their activities. Giridih Police is now trying to find out through this inquiry which other big leaders are involved in this network along with him. With the increasing activism of the police and the cooperation of the local villagers, the influence of Naxalism is gradually decreasing. The local administration has expressed hope that after this arrest, peace and development activities will gain more momentum in the area, which will completely eliminate the fear of the general public.