Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Top Maoist Leader Misir Besra Arrested in Jharkhand
Misir Besra, a top leader of the Maoist group, was arrested by the Jharkhand Police.
He had been wanted for a long time and had a big reward for his capture.
He is an important figure in the Maoist group.
The police also arrested two other Maoists during the operation.
Earlier in the day, 16 other Maoists surrendered to the police, including some who had rewards on their heads.
The police have been working hard to stop the Maoist activities in the state.
Misir Besra, a top Maoist leader, was arrested in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand.
Besra had a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head and had been on the run for nearly two decades.
Two other Maoists were also arrested during the operation.
Earlier in the day, 16 Maoists surrendered to the police, including six with a combined bounty of Rs 39 lakh.
Jharkhand Police have arrested 93 Maoists, with 45 surrendering and 22 killed in encounters in 2026.
- Who
- Misir Besra, a top leader of the CPI (Maoist) Politburo
- What
- Arrest of Misir Besra and 16 other Maoists surrendering
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Where
- Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India
- Why
- To combat Maoist insurgency and maintain law and order
Government Perspective
Maoist Perspective
Arrest of Misir Besra
Government Perspective
The arrest of Misir Besra is a significant victory in the fight against Maoist insurgency, demonstrating the government's commitment to maintaining law and order.
Maoist Perspective
The arrest of Misir Besra is seen as a targeted attack on the Maoist movement, aimed at dismantling their leadership and suppressing their ideological struggle.
- Name
- Misir Besra
- Aliases
- Bhaskar, Sagar
- Age
- 66
- Bounty
- Rs 1 crore
- Arrest Location
- Maniadih area, Barwadda police station limits, Dhanbad district
- Last Arrest
- 2007
- Escape
- 2009, Bihar Police custody
- Maoists Surrendered
- 16
- Bounty on Surrendered Maoists
- Rs 39 lakh
Sources
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