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Crime
PLFI Zonal Commander Arrested in Jharkhand, Huge Arms Cache Seized
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 06:33 AM
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Police in Jharkhand detained the zonal commander of the People's Liberation Front of India and recovered a large quantity of firearms and ammunition, officials said.
Jharkhand police announced the arrest of the zonal commander of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) during a raid conducted earlier this week. The operation resulted in the seizure of a substantial cache of firearms, ammunition and related accessories, which authorities described as "huge".
Law enforcement officials said the suspect was taken into custody without incident and is being interrogated for further intelligence on PLFI's activities in the region. The seized weapons are slated for forensic examination to determine their origin and potential links to other criminal networks.
The police have not disclosed the exact location of the arrest or the quantity of arms recovered, citing operational security. The incident underscores ongoing efforts by state agencies to curb insurgent and extremist groups operating in eastern India.
The PLFI, a banned outfit, has been under surveillance for alleged involvement in violent activities across several states. This arrest is being hailed as a significant breakthrough in the state's crackdown on illegal arms trafficking.
Law enforcement officials said the suspect was taken into custody without incident and is being interrogated for further intelligence on PLFI's activities in the region. The seized weapons are slated for forensic examination to determine their origin and potential links to other criminal networks.
The police have not disclosed the exact location of the arrest or the quantity of arms recovered, citing operational security. The incident underscores ongoing efforts by state agencies to curb insurgent and extremist groups operating in eastern India.
The PLFI, a banned outfit, has been under surveillance for alleged involvement in violent activities across several states. This arrest is being hailed as a significant breakthrough in the state's crackdown on illegal arms trafficking.