Kolkata/IBNS, May 12 -- A woman Maoist leader carrying a Rs 15 lakh reward on her head was arrested by Kolkata Police from the North Kashipur police station area of Kolkata on Tuesday.

The arrested woman has been identified as Shraddha Biswas, also known by her alias Bela.

She is a resident of Chakdaha in Nadia district and is wanted in multiple Maoist-related cases in neighbouring Jharkhand.

Wanted in 23 cases in Jharkhand

According to police, Shraddha Biswas has 23 cases registered against her in Jharkhand.

The Jharkhand government had announced a Rs 15 lakh reward for information leading to her arrest.

Investigators said she allegedly played a coordinating role in Maoist activities across Jharkhand and West Bengal.

Police source...