8 Maoists killed in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum

Jharkhand police said eight Maoists, including one carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district on Thursday January 22, 2026 .

The exchange of fire took place at Saranda forest’s Kumdi in the Kiriburu police station area: Police

Chaibasa: Eight Maoists, including one carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district on Thursday January 22, 2026 , police said. The exchange of fire took place at Saranda forest’s Kumdi in the Kiriburu police station area, they said.

“At least eight Maoists were killed. A search operation is underway after the gunfight stopped. The final number of casualties will be provided later,” a senior police officer said. “Patiram Majhi alias Anal Da has been killed in the operation,” he said.

( Source : PTI )