Three Maoists arrested in Orissa

The ultras were picked up during combing operation by security forces in forest areas of Chintalwada, about 45 km from here, Inspector In-charge of Malkangiri police station, RK Pati said.

Three Maoists involved in attacks on securitymen were arrested in Malkangiri district on Thursday.

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The ultras were picked up during combing operation by security forces in forest areas of Chintalwada, about 45 km from here, Inspector In-charge of Malkangiri police station, RK Pati said.

The rebels, identified as Budura Padiami, Irma Kabasi and Sarat Behera were involved in several attacks on security personnel including one at Mariwada, he said.

They were also involved in an attack on a power house at Balimela and violence during the general elections last year, police said.