Naxalite with reward of Rs 10 lakh killed in encounter with security forces in Chaibasa

A naxal was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Chaibasa area of West Singhbhum district, officials said on Sunday. The joint operation involved the district police and COBRA battalion, and led to the recovery of weapons, including an SLR rifle.

Michaelraj S, spokesperson of the Jharkhand Police and IG Operations, said, "A hardcore naxal was killed in an encounter with security forces comprising the district police and COBRA battalion in Chaibasa. Weapons, including an SLR rifle, have been recovered. Operation is underway."

The operation is still underway. More details are awaited.

On Tuesday, in a major blow to the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) outfit, nine active Naxals, including zonal and sub-zonal commanders, surrendered before security forces in Latehar.