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The Hindu
3 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
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Hindustan Times
All 6 workers from J'khand kidnapped in Tamil Nadu rescued: Police
Ranchi/Chennai, All six workers from Jharkhand's Jamtara, who were allegedly kidnapped in Tamil Nadu, were rescued in the southern state, a police officer said on Tuesday. All 6 workers from J'khand kidnapped in Tamil Nadu rescued: Police The Tamil Nadu Police said four persons have been arrested in connection with the incident, and hunt is on to trace two more suspects who were involved in "extorting" ₹1.25 lakh from the kin of the unsuspecting workers. The development comes a day after Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari expressed apprehension that there was life threat to all of them. 'The Tamil Nadu Police contacted us. Based on our inputs, they rescued all six workers. However, criminals, who are allegedly involved in the incident, have been absconding as per information we have so far,' Jamtara SP Rajkumar Mehta told PTI. All six workers went to Tamil Nadu to earn their livelihood, he said, adding that their age and other details would be known once they arrive in Jamtara. The rescued workers are currently in Tamil Nadu, and arrangements are being made to bring them back to Jharkhand, another police officer said. Meanwhile, a senior police officer in Tamil Nadu's Namakkal district told PTI that some brokers took the workers in a car and "extorted" money from their relatives. "They obtained ₹90,000 and ₹35,000 through UPI transactions from their kin and later left the workers and fled," he said. Four brokers were arrested on July 21, and efforts were on to nab two others, he said. A statement from the Jharkhand Police said four of the accused, all hailing from Komarapalayam, were arrested while a manhunt was on to nab two others and the process is on to identify another unidentified accused. "Intensive investigation of the case is underway besides joint action for the arrest of the three absconding accused," it said, adding, DGP Anurag Gupta was in touch with his counterpart in Tamil Nadu. Ansari had on Monday urged the Tamil Nadu DGP and chief secretary to immediately intervene and rescue the six workers. "Six children from my assembly constituency, Jamtara , have been kidnapped in Tamil Nadu. The kidnappers are continuously demanding ransom. The frightened family has also transferred ₹30,000," Ansari had said in a post on X. He also shared names of the six Jamtara natives and transaction details. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Jharkhand on alert for ‘attacks on security sites' after Maoists' bandh call to mark their leaders' killings
The Jharkhand Police issued an alert across several districts, warning of potential attacks on security installations, particularly military camps, following a call for bandh on August 3 by the banned CPI (Maoist). According to senior officials, the bandh is being called as part of a memorial campaign by Maoists to commemorate top leaders of the outfit who have were recently killed in encounters, such as General Secretary Basavaraju and Politburo member Vivek alias Karam. Besides Jharkhand, the bandh is expected to be observed in Bihar, northern Chhattisgarh, Assam, and West Bengal. According to a press statement issued by the CPI (Maoist)'s Eastern Regional Bureau (ERB), events are being organised in two phases — from June 11 to August 3 — in honour of its slain leaders and cadres. Maoist leader Basavaraju was killed in a 60‑hour encounter with police and security forces in the Gundekot hills of Chhattisgarh on May 21. IG (Operations) Michael Raj said, 'Intelligence indicates possible attacks on military camps around August 3. We are fully prepared. We're also alert to threats against railway tracks, roads, stations, bridges, police outposts, and other government establishments.' As per police officials, the CPI (Maoist) is leveraging the memorial calls as part of a broader mobilisation effort, expected to include group meetings, public rallies, and a one‑day shutdown in Bihar, Jharkhand, north Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Assam. Police officers are closely monitoring the situation and are on standby to secure sensitive spots and maintain public order across the state, officials said.
India Today
20-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
14 IEDs, grenades seized in anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand's West Singbhum
Security forces have foiled a major conspiracy by Naxalites on the border of West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan districts in Jharkhand. Acting on intelligence inputs, forces recovered 14 powerful IED bombs and several other explosive leaders of the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit—including Misir Besra, Anmol, Ajay Mahato, Pintu Lodha, and Jayakant-have been actively moving across the Saranda and Kolhan regions to carry out disruptive activities. Based on a tip-off, police learned that explosives had been hidden in the dense forests and hilly areas along the Toklo and Kuchai police station joint search operation was launched on July 19 by Jharkhand Police, Jharkhand Jaguar, CRPF's 60th Battalion, and local district police teams. During the search operation on July 20, the team discovered a large cache of explosives from the forest. Among the recovered items were 14 powerful IED bombs, each weighing 2 kilograms, along with desi hand grenades, ammonium nitrate powder, firecracker powder, steel containers, and other bomb-making the recovered explosives were safely defused and destroyed on-site with the help of the bomb disposal squad. The swift action ensured that the Naxalites could not cause any harm to the security personnel.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Jharkhand
Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Top Maoist leaders among 17 killed in Jharkhand's anti-insurgency ops this year: Police
Seventeen people were killed and close to 200 people arrested in multiple anti-insurgency operations in Jharkhand in the last six months, police said Friday. According to data shared by Jharkhand Police during a press conference, 197 Naxals were arrested in various operations between January and June 2025. Among them were some leaders of various banned groups — including members of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), and Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP). Those arrested include Aakraman Ganjhu, a Regional Committee Member of TSPC with a reward of Rs 15 lakh on his head, and Ranvijay Mahato, another Rs 15 lakh rewardee from the CPI (Maoist). The list also features several zonal and area commanders who had been active in multiple districts for years, Inspector General (Operations) Michael Raj said. 'Maoists have had a presence in Jharkhand for many years, and the police have been continuously acting against them,' he said. 'Out of the 17 Maoists, over 10 were killed in operations carried out in Bokaro alone.' Fifty-five Maoists are currently on the Jharkhand Police's wanted list, with rewards ranging from Rs 1 crore to Rs 1 lakh, he said. Of these, 80 percent belong to the CPI (Maoist), while the rest are from the JMP, the TSPC, the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), and the PLFI. The top four Maoists on the list each carry a bounty of Rs 1 crore, followed by four others with Rs 25 lakh. 'Around 10 Maoists have surrendered in the past six months. During this period, security forces also seized 113 weapons, around 8,500 rounds of ammunition, and 176.5 kg of explosive substances,' he said. 'Those who are still taking up arms should come forward and surrender to the government… Our operations against extremism will continue in the years to come.' 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
