Four Maoists were killed during a confrontation in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.

A tragic incident took place in Chaibasa, Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Monday, where four Maoists, including a female member, were killed in an encounter with the police. Chaibasa SP Ashutosh Shekhar confirmed the encounter and stated that the operation is still ongoing as security personnel continue to search the area.

Among the deceased Maoists were Zonal Commander Singrai, also known as Manoj, who had a bounty of Rs 10 lakh, Sub Zonal Commander Kande Honhaga, alias Dirshum, with a Rs 5 lakh bounty, and Area Commander Surya, also known as Munda Devgam, with a bounty of Rs 2 lakh. The female Maoist has been identified as Junga Purti, also known as Marla.

The encounter took place when security forces and police teams received intelligence about Maoist gatherings in the Guwa forest. Upon reaching the location, they were met with gunfire from the militants. In retaliation, a one-hour long gunfight ensued, resulting in the deaths of the four Maoists.

According to reports, two Maoists have been arrested, while some others were injured in the encounter. The security forces also recovered several weapons and other items from the site. Thankfully, no casualties were reported among the security personnel.

The area where the encounter took place falls under the 'tri-junction' region, which includes the forested borders of Chaibasa, Seraikela, and Khunti districts. This area is known for heavy Maoist activity. In the past two years, there have been more than two dozen landmine blasts executed by Maoists in this region, causing the deaths of over a dozen people, including security personnel. These operations are often led by notorious commanders Misir Besra and Patiram Manjhi.

This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by Maoists in this region and the bravery and dedication of our security forces in protecting our citizens. The operation is still ongoing, and we hope for a swift and successful resolution to bring peace to the affected area. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic encounter.

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