Three Maoists Killed in Jharkhand Encounter with Security Forces
Maoist Encounter in Gumla District
In a significant operation on Wednesday morning, security forces engaged in a confrontation with members of a banned Maoist group in Gumla district, Jharkhand, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals. This information was confirmed by police officials.
The clash occurred around 8 AM in a forested area under the jurisdiction of the Bishunpur police station, involving the Jharkhand Jaguar and local police forces against the Maoists from the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP).
Details of the Encounter
Michael Raj S, the Inspector General (Operations) and spokesperson for the Jharkhand police, stated, "Three Maoists from JJMP were killed during the encounter. Three weapons were also recovered from the scene."
He added that search operations are still ongoing, with the recovery of three bodies and weapons confirmed. The identification process for the deceased is currently underway. Officials noted that one of the deceased, identified as Chhotu Oraon, had a cash reward of 500,000 rupees on his head.
Recent Operations Against Maoists
In a similar operation on Monday, security forces eliminated two Maoists in an encounter in the Abujhmad area of Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh. This confrontation began early in the morning while a search team was on patrol, following intelligence about Maoist presence in the area.
Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a significant victory against Maoists, stating that security forces had killed two top leaders of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) near the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border. According to Shah, the operation targeted central committee members Katta Ramchandra Reddy and Kadri Satyanarayana Reddy, emphasizing that security forces are systematically dismantling the leadership of Maoists and breaking the backbone of 'red terror.'
Continued Success Against Maoist Activities
A police officer from Chhattisgarh reported that the encounter in the Abujhmad forest commenced when a team was conducting a search operation based on intelligence about Maoist activities. So far, two male Maoist bodies have been recovered from the site, along with an AK-47 rifle, various weapons, a large quantity of explosives, Maoist literature, propaganda materials, and everyday items.
With this latest operation, a total of 249 Maoists have been killed in various encounters across Chhattisgarh this year. Notably, on September 11, ten Maoists, including central committee member Modam Balakrishna, were killed in an encounter in the Gariaband district.