The encounter, which took place during a search operation, resulted in the death of both leaders, who were carrying bounties of Rs 10 lakh and Rs 5 lakh, respectively. Police also recovered arms and ammunition from the site.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lauded security forces for neutralising eight Naxals in Jharkhand's Bokaro and said that the march to eliminate Naxalism continues unabated.
The Jharkhand Police have intensified security measures in Giridih ahead of Ram Navami celebrations, focusing on ensuring peaceful processions and festivities.
Anuj Kannaujia, a shooter associated with the Mukhtar Ansari gang, was killed in an encounter on Saturday during a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) and the Jharkhand Police, an official said.
The DGP also mentioned that authorities have been instructed to monitor routes closely, remain vigilant against anti-social elements, and implement strict controls on provocative content, such as songs and speeches, to prevent unrest.
Jharkhand police originally registered the case after they raided the Silodar forest area based on input, in August 2012. The police arrested one Prafulla Kumar Malakar, member of the Arms & Ammunition Supply Unit of the banned terror outfit, CPI (Maoist). A USA-made M-16 Rifle, 14 live
The incident occurred when Sao, who was being brought to Ranchi by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Raipur on remand. In Palamu, under Ramgarh police station area, police vehicles were attacked by his gang
According to Delhi Crime Branch officials, "R" had undergone rigorous and intense training for five years and was involved in three encounters with the Jharkhand police in 2018, 2019, and 2020. After relocating to Delhi in 2020, she assumed a new identity and started working as a domestic
Vehicles and bikes were damaged and an incident of stone pelting was also reported in the violence, according to police, who added that they are scrutinising CCTV footage in their investigation.
The Jharkhand Police, in collaboration with the 209 CoBRA battalion and armed with precise intelligence from the Intelligence Bureau and local authorities, successfully executed a decisive operation that resulted in the recovery of three firearms.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday searched multiple locations in Jharkhand's Bokaro district in connection with the February 2024 attack on security forces by cadres of the banned CPI (Maoist) terrorist organisation.
Jharkhand police is using drones for surveillance in Ranchi to provide comprehensive security arrangements as voting is underway for the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024.