Karnataka Bomb Blast Accused 'Fake' Maoist Arrested After Hunt By 150 Cops
Police in Karnataka have arrested a man accused of triggering a crude bomb blast after a month-long manhunt involving 150 personnel. The suspect had allegedly posed as a Maoist to extort money from local farmers.
Why it matters
The incident highlights local security concerns and the use of extremist rhetoric by criminals to intimidate citizens.
A man who allegedly posed as a Maoist and is accused of triggering a crude bomb blast in Karnataka was arrested on Tuesday night, nearly a month after the police launched a manhunt.Kanakalabande Venkatesh was reportedly on the run after the crude bomb blast in August and was hiding in the Kadamalakunte Hills.In August, a crude bomb exploded at a farmer's pump set in Kanakalabande village, creating panic in the area. Following the blast, Venkatesh went missing.
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