Security forces engage in encounter with Maoists in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum; no casualty reported
Security forces engaged in an encounter with Maoists in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, but no casualties were reported. The confrontation occurred during a routine combing operation when Maoists opened fire on the personnel. A search operation is currently ongoing as some Maoists, including a high-profile leader, remain active in the area.
- ▪An encounter occurred in Porahat forest near Kedabir village.
- ▪No casualties were reported during the incident.
- ▪The Maoists retreated deeper into the forest after the exchange of fire.
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An encounter took place between security forces and Maoists in a forest in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Tuesday morning (May 19, 2026), a senior police officer said.No casualty was reported in the incident that took place in Porahat forest near Kedabir village in Sonua police station area, Superintendent of Police Amit Renu said. Police arrest Maoist leader from Jharkhand’s LateharThe incident took place when security personnel were conducting a routine combing operation.Upon spotting the approaching security personnel, the Maoists opened fire on them and they retaliated, leading to a brief encounter following which the Naxals retreated deeper into the forest.The SP said that a few Maoists, including their top leader Misir Besra, who carries a bounty of ₹1 crore on his head, are…
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