Security forces on Monday nabbed a Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head from Bade Gudra Surnar jungles of Dantewada district of Bastar, police said.
The Maoist idetified as Laxman Kartami alias Panda is CNM President and was wanted for a number of crimes.
The Maoist was active for a long time in the Katekalyan Area Committee and was nabbed by security forces after he was encircled in the Kuakonda police station limits.
The accused was reported to be involved in Melwada blast which led to martyrdom of seven CRPF jawans.