Jharkhand Naxal Crackdown: Top Commander Among Eight Killed in Bokaro Encounter

Eight Naxalites, including a key central committee member with a Rs 1 crore bounty on his head, were killed in a fierce encounter with CRPF’s CoBRA commandos and Jharkhand Police in Bokaro district on Monday, April 21, 2025. The gun battle erupted around 5:30 am in the Lugu Hills area.

Officials confirmed the death of the high-profile Naxalite, a significant blow to the extremist organisation’s leadership. The identity of the slain commander is yet to be officially released.

The encounter lasted several hours, with both sides exchanging heavy fire. Further details regarding the operation are awaited.

The successful operation is a major victory for security forces in their ongoing efforts to curb Naxal activities in the region. This significant loss to the Naxalite leadership is expected to disrupt their operations and potentially lead to further crackdowns. The impact on the ongoing insurgency in the area will be closely monitored in the coming weeks.

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