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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- New Indian Express
Three Naxalites killed in gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand
GUMLA: Three Naxalites were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Saturday morning, police said. Intelligence inputs were received that members of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of CPI(Maoist), had gathered at the Ghaghra forest, and were planning an attack on security forces, they said. Acting on this tip-off, the operation was carried out jointly by the Jharkhand Jaguar and Gumla Police, they added. Several rounds of bullets were fired from both sides, police said. An AK-47 and two INSAS rifles were recovered from the spot after the firing stopped, they said. IG (Operations) of Jharkhand Police Michael S Raj told PTI that the operation is still underway.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Three Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand
Three Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Saturday (July 26, 2025), police said. All those killed belonged to JJMP, a splinter group of CPI(Maoist), they said. The encounter happened at Ghagra in the morning, they added. IG (Operations) of Jharkhand Police Michael S Raj told PTI that the operation is still underway. Moe details are awaited
News18
6 days ago
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- News18
3 Naxalites killed in gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Gumla, Jul 26 (PTI) Three Naxalites were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Saturday, police said. All those killed belonged to JJMP, a splinter group of CPI(Maoist), they said. The encounter happened at Ghagra in the morning, they added. IG (Operations) of Jharkhand Police Michael S Raj told PTI that the operation is still underway. PTI SAN NAM SOM Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Time of India
Crackdown on Maoists: Around 200 arrested in six months, 17 killed in Jharkhand; manhunt on for 55, including top commander
(File photo) NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand Police on Friday announced a large-scale manhunt to track down 55 active maoists, including several top commanders of the CPI (Maoist), who collectively carry a bounty of Rs 8.45 crore on their heads. Addressing the media, Inspector General of Police (Operations) and Jharkhand Police spokesperson Michael S Raj said that an intensified anti-maoist operation has been under way across the state, which has led to the arrest of 197 maoists between January and June 2025. Among those arrested are two regional committee members, one zonal commander, one sub-zonal commander, and seven area commanders. The official further stated that 10 maoists surrendered during this period, while 17 others were killed in encounters with security forces. Police have also recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, including 31 weapons previously looted from security personnel. "A massive search operation is ongoing to apprehend 55 wanted Maoists carrying a combined bounty of Rs 8.45 crore," said IG Raj, underlining the state's commitment to rooting out maoists' presence.
News18
16-07-2025
- News18
Jharkhand Encounter: Maoist With Rs 5 Lakh Bounty Killed; CRPF Jawan Injured
Last Updated: The exchange of fire between Maoists and the CRPF began around 5:30 am in the forests near Birhordera, under the jurisdiction of Gomia police station. A Maoist, who was carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head, was killed and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan critically injured during a gunfight near the Birhordera area in Jharkhand's Bokaro district on Wednesday, officials familiar with the matter said. The exchange of fire between Maoists and the CRPF began around 5:30 am in the forests near Birhordera, under the jurisdiction of Gomia police station. The injured commando, from the CoBRA 209 battalion, was critically injured in the ongoing anti-Maoist operation in Bokaro and was airlifted to Ranchi for medical treatment. Bokaro Superintendent of Police Harvinder Singh confirmed that the operation is still underway but did not disclose the number of casualties. 'Yes, the operation is going on in Bokaro against the rebels, and it is still continuing," he said. Jharkhand Police spokesperson and Inspector General Michael S Raj added, 'One jawan is critically injured. There is some information on Maoist casualties, but as the operation is underway and it is difficult to confirm the total casualties of Maoist at this stage." The operation was launched based on intelligence inputs about the Maoist movement in the Lugu Pahar area — a region known to be a rebel stronghold. Earlier in April, eight Maoists, including a commander carrying a Rs 1 crore reward, were killed there, according to sources familiar with the developments. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
