Three Maoists arrested in Raxaul

September 21, 2002
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Indian police Thursday arrested three Maoists in the border town of Raxaul just across Birgunj, police said. Those arrested are Ram Ashraya Raya, chief of the Madesh Liberation Front affiliated with the rebels, and members Ranswarup Raya and Chandeshwor Bautha.

India has recently arrested and extradited some Maoists seeking shelter in India. Nepali and Indian officials are discussing their extradition.