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Crime
Top Maoist Commander Arrested in Jharkhand, Rs 25 Lakh Bounty on Him
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 10:49 PM
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A senior Maoist leader wanted for years was arrested in Jharkhand, with a Rs 25 lakh bounty placed on his head.
A senior Maoist commander was taken into custody in Jharkhand on Tuesday, after security forces executed a coordinated operation.
The commander, who has been a key figure in the Naxalite movement, was one of the most wanted leaders in the region.
Intelligence reports indicated that the arrest was the result of a long‑term surveillance and tracking effort by the Central Reserve Police Force and local police.
The capture is seen as a significant setback for the Maoist insurgency, which has plagued parts of Jharkhand for decades.
The arrested commander will be charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and is expected to face trial in a special court.
The commander, who has been a key figure in the Naxalite movement, was one of the most wanted leaders in the region.
Intelligence reports indicated that the arrest was the result of a long‑term surveillance and tracking effort by the Central Reserve Police Force and local police.
The capture is seen as a significant setback for the Maoist insurgency, which has plagued parts of Jharkhand for decades.
The arrested commander will be charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and is expected to face trial in a special court.