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Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Jharkhand: Maoist, COBRA jawan, unidentified person killed in gunfight
Security forces Wednesday killed a Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh during a jungle shootout in Jharkhand's Bokaro district that also left a COBRA jawan and an unidentified person dead. Police had earlier claimed that the body of the last individual, found in civilian clothing, was that of a Maoist. They later said his identity is yet to be ascertained. Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta said the Maoist killed during the gunfight was Kunwar Manjhi, a resident of Bokaro who carried a reward of Rs 5 lakh and was wanted in over two dozen cases. Twenty-one of these cases were registered in Bokaro and seven in Hazaribagh, show police records. He was also involved in a shootout with police on April 21. The jawan of the COBRA 209 battalion, Praneshwar Koch, was critically injured in the operation at Birhordera under Gomia police station limits and later succumbed to his injuries. A joint search operation by COBRA-209 and the district police was underway in the area to locate other suspected Maoists. The DGP said the joint combing operation began early Wednesday morning. At Around 6 am, he said, the forces came face to face with the Maoists, leading to an exchange of fire. A police statement said that top CPI (Maoist) leaders, including Sahdev Soren (a central committee member) and Birsen (a special area committee member) were suspected to be planning a major attack in the area. 'The second body, found in civilian attire, remains unidentified,' said the DGP. The DGP said that Koch, the slain COBRA jawan, was from Kokrajhar in Assam. Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to him on X. An AK-47 assault rifle and a magazine with ammunition were recovered from the site along with other daily-use items. Shubham Tigga hails from Chhattisgarh and studied journalism at the Asian College of Journalism. He previously reported in Chhattisgarh on Indigenous issues and is deeply interested in covering socio-political, human rights, and environmental issues in mainland and NE India. Presently based in Pune, he reports on civil aviation, other transport sectors, urban mobility, the gig economy, commercial matters, and workers' unions. You can reach out to him on LinkedIn ... Read More
New Indian Express
16-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Security forces gun down Maoist in Jharkhand's Bokaro; CoBRA jawan, villager killed in crossfire
RANCHI: The security forces have reportedly gunned down top Maoist Kunwar Manjhi, having a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head, in the forests of Kashitand under the Gomia police station in Bokaro in the early hours of Wednesday, July 15. At the same time, a villager was also hit by the bullets fired by the Maoists during the encounter and succumbed to his injuries on the spot. One CoBRA jawan of 209 Battalion has received a serious bullet injury on his head during the encounter, and was airlifted immediately to Ranchi for better treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries before reaching the hospital. Bokaro Range IG Kranthi Kumar Gadidesi said that in the early hours of Wednesday, there was information about a squad of Maoists being active around Lugu Pahar. 'After Kunwar was killed, his AK-47 rifle was also recovered by the police. CoBRA Jawan also Pranaveshwar was martyred in the sudden attack by the Maoists,' said the IG. Martyr Pranaveshwar was a resident of Assam, he added. According to the information received from the police headquarters, the security forces had started an operation in the forests following a tip-off about the movement of Maoists. Meanwhile, the Maoists opened fire on the security forces. In retaliation, the security forces also opened fire, killing two of their cadres. Many other Maoists are also reported to have been shot at in the firing. Bokaro SP informed that the encounter is still going on. He, however, refused to share any details in this regard.
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Business Standard
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Sub-Zonal Naxal commander gunned down in Jharkhand during encounter
The Security forces in a joint operation neutralised a Sub-Zonal Naxal Commander in an early morning encounter in the forest area of Bokaro district in Jharkhand, officials said on Wednesday. According to officials, the operation, which began around 6:30 AM, was carried out jointly by the 209 CoBRA unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Police. The slain Naxal, who was killed during an exchange of fire, has been identified as Kunwar Manjhi, also known by his aliases Sahdeo Manjhi and Sade. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from the site following the exchange of fire. Meanwhile, CRPF Constable Praneswar Koch of the 209 CoBRA unit sustained a bullet injury during the operation. He has been admitted to the hospital, officials said. The operation is underway. Amid ongoing action against Naxalites in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday claimed that Naxalism is taking its last breath. Speaking to reporters after children from Naxal-hit Sukma district visited the Chhattisgarh Assembly, CM Vishnu Deo Sai said, "Naxalism is taking its last breaths, our security forces have been fighting Naxalites with strength for the past one and a half years, and we are also benefiting from the double-engine government." He reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resolve to end Naxalism by 2026. "PM Modi and the Union Home Minister have resolved to eliminate Naxalism from the entire country by March 31, 2026, and their dream will also come true. Our forces are fighting with great strength," he told reporters. Twenty-three Naxalites, carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 1.18 crore, surrendered in Sukma district on Saturday. The group comprises 14 men and nine women, all identified as hardcore Naxalites, said officials. Sukma SP Kiran Chauhan said, "23 Naxalites have surrendered. All are hardcore Naxalites. They will be provided with facilities as per the government policy. On this occasion, I appeal to all Naxalites to lay down their arms and join the mainstream." Earlier on July 8, the IED bomb planted by the Maoists caused injuries to two CRPF jawans in Chhattisgarh's Timapur-Murdanda road, under the Awapalli police station area.
