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Crime
16 Maoists Surrender in Jharkhand Under Operation Navjeevan-II
✍️ The Statesman
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 05:37 AM
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Sixteen Maoist insurgents surrendered to security forces in Jharkhand as part of the ongoing Operation Navjeevan-II, a counter-insurgency drive aimed at curbing left‑wing extremism in the state.
In a significant development for security forces in Jharkhand, sixteen Maoist insurgents handed over their weapons and surrendered during a coordinated operation known as Navjeevan‑II. The operation, conducted by the state’s armed police and paramilitary units, aimed to dismantle the insurgent network operating in the region.
The surrender took place in a remote area of Jharkhand, where the insurgents had been active for several years. The security forces seized several firearms and other weapons from the surrendered militants.
Officials say the operation is part of a broader strategy to reduce left‑wing extremism in the state. The surrendered individuals are expected to be processed under the legal framework governing insurgency cases.
The incident marks a milestone in the ongoing counter‑insurgency efforts, with authorities hoping it will deter further militant activity in the region.
The surrender took place in a remote area of Jharkhand, where the insurgents had been active for several years. The security forces seized several firearms and other weapons from the surrendered militants.
Officials say the operation is part of a broader strategy to reduce left‑wing extremism in the state. The surrendered individuals are expected to be processed under the legal framework governing insurgency cases.
The incident marks a milestone in the ongoing counter‑insurgency efforts, with authorities hoping it will deter further militant activity in the region.