Maoist commander arrested from hospital

A Maoist leader, undergoing treatment in a hospital under a fake name, was arrested in Ranchi on Wednesday, police said. According to doctors, he is suffering from malaria.

A Maoist leader, undergoing treatment in a hospital under a fake name, was arrested in Ranchi on Wednesday, police said.

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Bhaiaram Oraon, the self-styled commander of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) was held from Gurunanak Hospital in this Jharkhand capital.

"Bhaiaram Oran was getting treatment in name of Budhua Oraon. According to doctors, he is suffering from malaria. He was admitted on Tuesday. His associates managed to escape," a police official said.