EG sets record in dealing with Maoist: SP

Kakinada: East Godavari SP Vishal Gunni said that the district police achieved a record in dealing with Maoist activities in the district during the previous year, 2018. The SP also said that the crime rate in the district had come down in the year 2018 when compared to the previous year 2017.

Disclosing the details to media at district police office on  Wednesday, the SP said that 6 Maoist activists were arrested and 11 more surrendered during the year 2018. In addition to this, 29 Maoist sympathizers surrendered. 

Besides this 10 Maoist militia members were arrested. Bind over cases were booked on 482 Militia and Maoist sympathizers.

With regard to recovery of property during the year, Rs 2.15 core worth of property was recovered during the year, SP revealed. In total 122 persons were arrested pertaining to 176 cases and seized Rs 65 lakh in cash, Vishal Gunni said.