Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Maoist Killed in Jharkhand Gunfight; Rifle Recovered
In Jharkhand, India, a member of a Maoist group was killed in a fight with police and security forces.
The fighting happened near a village, after the forces started a search.
The forces were fired upon, and the gunfight went on for an hour.
Afterward, one Maoist was found dead, and the forces recovered a weapon.
Police are now searching the area to find others.
A Maoist was killed in a gunfight with police and security forces.
The encounter occurred near Sauta village in West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand.
The gunfight lasted approximately one hour.
An SLR rifle was recovered from the encounter site.
Security forces are conducting combing operations.
- Who
- Maoists and police/security forces.
- What
- A Maoist was killed in a gunfight.
- When
- Wednesday morning.
- Where
- Sauta village, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand.
- Why
- During a joint search operation.
- Incident Type
- Gunfight
- Location
- West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand
- Involved Parties
- Maoists, Police, Security Forces
- Result
- One Maoist killed
- Weapon Recovered
- SLR rifle
Sources
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Maoist killed in gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand
Maoist killed in encounter with police in Chaibasa, SLR rifle seized
