Cops nab absconding Maoist in Jalandhar

Jalandhar, Aug 19 (ANI): Acting on a tip off Police in Jalandhar, arrested a Maoist who was absconding since 2009. The police officials informed that in 2009, a case was registered against dreaded Maoist Jaiprakash Dubey and his accomplices, including Manvir Singh, under the Unlawful Activities Provision Act 1967. Since the past few years, the rebels have stepped up their efforts against the government, targeting and damaging democratic and civil institutions of the nation, such as schools, medical centres and government property. Maoists have also significantly increased their presence in tribal and rural regions in the affected states of Chhattisgarh, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha.