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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
7 Maoists shot dead: 3 in Jharkhand, 4 in Chhattisgarh
GUMLA/RAIPUR: Seven Maoists were shot dead in encounters with security forces in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh on Saturday. Three operatives of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a banned splinter outfit of Maoists, were gunned down in a firefight in Gumla, Jharkhand, on Saturday morning, while at least four Maoists were killed in an evening encounter still on between security forces and Maoists in the dense forests of south-west Bijapur district, in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division. Jharkhand police officers said an encounter broke out between JJMP ultras and security forces in Lawadag forest, under Ghagra police station limits, around 10 am. One AK-47 assault rifle, two Insas rifles and a country-made gun were recovered from the slain operatives. Gumla SP Haris Bin Zaman said a police team had initiated a cordon-and-search operation based on intelligence inputs that suggested that JJMP operatives had gathered in Lawadag forest to plan an attack. A team led by Gumla sub-divisional police officer Suresh Prasad Yadav and comprising officers from Ghagra and Bishunpur police stations began the cordon-and-search along with jawans of Jharkhand Jaguar, the state's elite anti-extremism outfit, and district police personnel. "The ultras opened fire as soon as security forces reached the spot. Jawans fired in retaliation, killing three JJMP ultras. Two others, who were part of the group, escaped," Zaman said, adding that a search operation was in progress in the area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This 60-Second Quiz Is Helping Texas Drivers Save on Insurance AutoSaveMax Learn More Undo Police said one of the slain ultras was identified as Dilip Lohra of Belagada village, Gumla district, while the identities of the remaining two were being ascertained. The gun battle in Chhattisgarh on Saturday was part of a larger anti-Naxal operation launched following specific intelligence inputs about Maoists in the region. Bastar zone IGP P Sundarraj said, "So far, four bodies of Maoists have been recovered from the encounter site, along with a significant cache of weapons, including Insas and SLR rifles, explosive material, and daily-use items. Intermittent exchange of fire between Maoists and security forces has continued through the evening, with troops advancing cautiously through the terrain." The identity of the killed Maoists had not been officially confirmed yet, the IGP said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Three JJMP ultras gunned down in Gumla
Gumla: Three operatives of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a banned splinter outfit of Maoists, were gunned down by security forces in a firefight in Gumla on Saturday morning. District police officials said an encounter broke out between JJMP ultras and the security forces in Lawadag forest under Ghagra police station limits around 10 am. One AK-47 rifle, two Insas rifles, a country made gun were recovered from the slain operatives. Gumla SP Haris Bin Zaman said a police team initiated a cordon and search operation based on intelligence inputs which suggested that JJMP operatives had gathered in Lawadag forest to plan an incident. A team, led by Gumla sub-divisional police officer Suresh Prasad Yadav and consisting officers from Ghagra and Bishunpur police stations, began a cordon and search operation along with jawans of Jharkhand Jaguar, the elite anti-extremism outfit of Jharkhand Police, and the district police. "The ultras opened fire as soon as security forces reached the spot. Jawans fired in retaliation which killed three JJMP ultras. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You might be interested in the content above Undo Two others, who were part of the group, escaped," Zaman said. "Search operation is continuing in the area," he added. Police said one of the slain ultras was identified as Dilip Lohra of Belagada village in the district while the identities of the remaining two were being ascertained. As gunfight broke out in broad daylight, residents of Lawadag village, which is the vicinity of the forest, were asked to stay indoors. Students at a primary school in the hamlet bolted themselves inside as sounds of gunfire reverberated the air.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Naxalites killed in encounters: 4 eliminated in Chhattisgarh; 3 in Jharkhand
Representative photo NEW DELHI: Four Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday. Three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand's Gumla district earlier in the day. According to officials, intelligence inputs had indicated the presence of members of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a breakaway faction of the CPI (Maoist), at Lawadag in the Ghaghra police station limits. Acting on the input, a joint operation was launched by the Jharkhand Jaguar force and Gumla Police. Police said an exchange of fire took place between the security forces and the Naxalites, with several rounds discharged from both sides. Following the gunfight, an AK-47 rifle and two INSAS rifles were recovered from the scene. "One of the deceased was identified as Dilip Lohra, 32, a resident of Belagada in Ghaghra. The identification of the other two deceased is still underway," Gumla Superintendent of Police Haris Bin Zaman said news agency PTI. The SP said that the JJMP members had been hiding in a house near Lawadag Choraltwa village for the last two to three days. "As the police reached the spot, they opened fire and attempted to flee. In the exchange of fire that followed, the three JJMP members were killed, while two managed to escape," he added.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Cyber security lessons for Gumla residents
1 2 3 4 Gumla: The Gumla administration on Wednesday hosted 'Digital Raksha Pathshala', a special learning programme at K O College in Gumla, to help district residents understand cyber security measures. Notably, it was the first of a kind meeting with a focus on fake news sharing and cyber frauds, aiming to safeguard denizens against increasing cybercrimes, online cheating, fraudulence, and fake websites. It featured a panel discussion by experts, a workshop, and an interactive session. Over 1,000 selected participants, including students, panchayat representatives, teachers, members of non-governmental organisations, village-level entrepreneurs (VLEs who operate common service centres), govt functionaries, and those associated with digital services, attended the event. Inaugurating the session jointly with SP Haris Bin Zaman, DDC Dileshwar Mahto, and other experts, Gumla DC Prerna Dixit said, "It's a need of the time to link digital literacy with awareness. During public grievances, many falling victim to online cheating come to the fore while the legal process associated with it is complicated and long drawn." The DC said, "Fake news is also a kind of cybercrime as it spreads misconceptions in society, harming people both mentally and socially." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Doctor: If You Eat Eggs Every Day, This Is What Happens WellnessGuide Learn more Undo SP Zaman said, "Cybercrime is now not limited to OTP only. Links, voice samples, and photographs are also used in committing fraudulence." He added, "Security of your data is in your hands. Any suspicious call, message, or link should immediately be informed to the nearest police station or contacted on helpline number 1930." A team of cyber experts shed light on the various aspects of OTP fraud, fake messages, fake news, online cheating, fake websites, security aspects, and technology know-how on handling digital gadgets and how to lodge an online complaint if one falls victim to fraudulence.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
Two JJMP ultras held with arms in Gumla
Gumla: Two Jharkhand Jan Multi Parishad (JJMP) ultras, including an area commander, were held with arms and ammunition from Dumri police station limits of Gumla on Monday. Gumla SP Haris Bin Zaman said on Tuesday, "Those nabbed are Praveen Ekka alias Adiya (28), an area commander of the banned ultra outfit JJMP, a resident of Sirsi village, and Chhotu Nayak (27) of Putrungi village - both under the limits of Dumri police station here. " The SP said, "We received a tip-off that some JJMP extremists led by Ekka were moving in the Tanti forest area under the same police station. A police team led by Chainpur SDPO Lalit Meena reached the designated place." He added, "As the extremists saw the arrival of the force, they began to flee, but two of them were encircled and caught." "On search, a pistol, a magazine, three bullets, and a mobile phone were seized from the possession of Ekka, and one sixer gun, two bullets, and a mobile phone from Nayak," Zaman said, "Ekka bears a case of the Arms Act and 17 CLA Act against him with Bishunpur police station in the district," he added. tnn
