Hardcore Maoist arrested in Bihar

PATNA: A hardcore Maoist was arrested today by Special Task Force ( STF) from Buxar and a levy money of Rs 63,000 recovered from him, a senior police officer said.

Acting on a tip off, the STF team arrested Azad Paswan from Sikaraul police station of Buxar, Inspector General of Police Amit Kumar said.

He was accused in 10 cases in Buxar and Rohtas districts.

The IG said Paswan told his interrogators that he was secretary, Sone Vindhyachal zone committee of the ultra outfit.