Archive · 25 May 2025
JJMP Chief Pappu Lohra Killed in Latehar Gunfight
Police in Jharkhand killed Pappu Lohra, the leader of the JJMP, a splinter Naxal group, and his second-in-command in a gunfight.
The encounter occurred in Latehar.
A police officer was injured, and another JJMP operative was found injured.
The police were acting against the JJMP, who were reportedly planning attacks.
Pappu Lohra had a large reward on his head, indicating he was wanted by the police.
This event is viewed as a success in the ongoing fight against Naxal groups.
JJMP chief Pappu Lohra and Prabhat Ganjhu were killed in a gunfight in Latehar.
The encounter took place in Ichabar.
A police officer, Awadh Singh, was injured in the operation.
Another JJMP operative, Ashish Kumar, was injured at the scene.
Pappu Lohra carried a reward of Rs 10 lakh; Prabhat Ganjhu, Rs 5 lakh.
- Who
- Jharkhand Police and JJMP (Naxalite group).
- What
- The death of JJMP chief Pappu Lohra and Prabhat Ganjhu in a gunfight.
- When
- Saturday.
- Where
- Ichabar area, Latehar district, Jharkhand.
- Why
- Police conducted an operation against JJMP.
- Deceased
- Pappu Lohra, Prabhat Ganjhu
- Location of Encounter
- Ichabar, Latehar
- Injured Police Officer
- Awadh Singh
- Pappu Lohra Reward
- Rs 10 lakh
- Prabhat Ganjhu Reward
- Rs 5 lakh
- Injured JJMP Operative
- Ashish Kumar
Sources
Top Naxal leader with Rs 10 lakh bounty killed in Jharkhand, 24 more surrender
Two top JJMP Naxalites killed in encounter in Jharkhand’s Latehar
Major splinter groups now headless: Police
Wanted JJMP chief, aide gunned down in Latehar
