Eight Maoists were killed in a gunfight with CoBRA commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local police in the Lugu Hills of the Lalpania region early Monday morning.
Authorities continue searching, with reports suggesting the final casualty count may be higher.
Security forces recovered a significant cache of weapons from the site, including one AK-series rifle, one SLR, three INSAS rifles, one pistol, and eight country-made Bharmar rifles. No injuries were reported among the security personnel involved.
Inspector General of Police Amol Vinukant Homkar confirmed the ongoing operation, stating, “Preliminary reports indicate eight Maoists have been killed, but we are still recovering bodies. The number could rise as search operations continue.”
Jharkhand has been a hotspot for Maoist insurgency for years, with frequent encounters between security forces and militant groups. Operations like these play a key role in destabilising insurgent activities and restoring order in the region.
