Major Blow to Naxalite Operations: Two Leaders Neutralized in Jharkhand
In a decisive operation in Jharkhand's Latehar district, security forces have eliminated two notorious leaders of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad, a Naxalite faction. Pappu Lohara and Prabhat Ganjhu, both with substantial bounties on their heads, were killed during the encounter. Additionally, another group member was captured with an INSAS rifle. This operation represents a significant step in the ongoing fight against Naxalite insurgency in the region.
| May 24, 2025, 10:47 IST
Significant Security Operation in Latehar
Ranchi: On Saturday, security personnel successfully eliminated two prominent leaders of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad, a splinter group of Naxalites, in the Latehar district of Jharkhand. Reports indicate that one of the deceased, Pappu Lohara, had a bounty of Rs 10 lakh on his head, while the other, Prabhat Ganjhu, was worth Rs 5 lakh.
In addition to the fatalities, another member of the group sustained injuries and was apprehended by the forces. An INSAS rifle was also seized from the arrested individual, according to sources.
The operation marks a significant achievement in the ongoing efforts to combat Naxalite activities in the region.