Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Maoist Commander Killed in Jharkhand Gunfight
In Jharkhand, a high-ranking Maoist commander named Amit Hansda, also known as Upton, was killed in a shootout with police and other security forces.
The gunfight happened in the Relaparal forest after the security forces launched a search operation.
Upton was a zonal commander and had a reward of 10 lakh rupees on his head.
He was active for ten years across different districts and was involved in various attacks.
The police are still investigating the incident.
This is part of a broader effort to combat Maoist activities in the region.
A Maoist commander was killed in a gunfight in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand.
The commander, Amit Hansda (Upton), had a reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head.
Security forces involved included district police, CRPF, COBRA, and Jharkhand Jaguar.
The gunfight occurred during a search operation in the Relaparal forest.
Upton was active in multiple districts and involved in attacks.
- Who
- Security forces and Maoist commander
- What
- Maoist commander killed in gunfight
- When
- Sunday morning
- Where
- Relaparal forest, West Singhbhum, Jharkhand
- Why
- During a search operation against suspected Maoists
Security Forces
Maoist sympathizers
Deaths of Maoists
Security Forces
Security forces claim all killed were reward-carrying Maoists, justifying their actions.
Maoist sympathizers
Some families claim those killed were civilians.
- Incident
- Maoist commander killed in gunfight
- Commander Name
- Amit Hansda (Upton)
- Reward
- Rs 10 lakh
- Location
- Relaparal forest, West Singhbhum
- Involved Forces
- District police, CRPF, COBRA, Jharkhand Jaguar
- Active Area
- West Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharsawan, Khunti
Sources
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