Five Maoists were killed during a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand’s Chatra district on Monday, PTI reported, citing the police.
Among those killed were Maoist Special Area Committee member Gautam Paswan and Sub-zonal Commanders Amar Gnjhu, Nandu, Sanjeev Bhuiyan and one person who has not been identified, reported The New Indian Express.
Authorities had announced a bounty of Rs 25 lakh on the Special Area Committee while the sub-zonal commanders had a bounty of Rs 5 lakh each.
Superintendent of Police Rakesh Ranjan said that two AK-47s, one INSAS rifle and two regular rifles were recovered from the spot, according to the newspaper.
The police said the security forces had received a tip-off that some Maoist commanders were present in the jungles in the Chatra district.
Following this, a joint operation was launched by the Central Reserve Police Force, the Jharkhand Armed Police and the Indian Reserve Battalion.
Buy an annual Scroll Membership to support independent journalism and get special benefits.
Our journalism is for everyone. But you can get special privileges by buying an annual Scroll Membership. Sign up today!