Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Maoist Leader Arrested in Varanasi After 13 Years
A man named Sitaram, also known as Vinay Ji, was caught by the police at a train station in Varanasi.
He had been hiding for a very long time, about 13 years, and was wanted for many serious crimes.
He was a leader in a group called CPI (Maoist), which is banned by the government.
The police say he was involved in killings, robberies, and other bad activities.
He used to change his name and move around to avoid being caught.
The police are still asking him questions and will continue to look for other people in his group.
Sitaram alias Vinay Ji, a senior CPI (Maoist) leader, was arrested in Varanasi after 13 years on the run.
He was wanted for multiple serious cases including murder, Naxal violence, and bank robbery.
Sitaram allegedly played a key role in the 2012 killing of a village head's wife in Ballia district.
He was a zonal secretary of the CPI (Maoist) central committee and was involved in expanding the organization's activities.
A reward of Rs 50,000 was declared for his capture, and he is currently under interrogation by the ATS.
- Who
- Sitaram alias Vinay Ji, a senior member of the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit
- What
- Arrest of a wanted Maoist leader after 13 years on the run
- When
- Arrested on an unspecified date, news reported on December 15, 2023
- Where
- Kashi railway station in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Wanted for multiple serious cases including murder, Naxal violence, and other criminal activities
- Name
- Sitaram alias Vinay Ji
- Arrest Location
- Kashi railway station, Varanasi
- Organization
- CPI (Maoist)
- Wanted For
- Murder, Naxal violence, bank robbery, assault, illegal arms possession
- Reward
- Rs 50,000
- Current Status
- Under interrogation by ATS
