12 persons arrested for supplying arms to naxals

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 19:14 [IST]

Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, Mar 4 (UNI) Twelve members of a gang involved in the supply of arms to the naxals were arrested by the district police.

Talking to newspersons here today, the District Superindent of Police (SP) Soumya Mishra said 12 persons were arrested in different places in this district.

Ms Mishra said based on credible information, police arrested the accused, who were also involved in ganja smuggling in other states.

UNI

Topics: INSURGENCY-AP-ARREST

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