UditVani, Jamshedpur : In a major counter-insurgency operation, security forces uncovered Maoist hideouts in the dense forests of Jhanti village under Chaibasa district, leading to the recovery of explosives, bunkers, and other materials used by the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit.
According to police officials, a joint team comprising Chaibasa police and personnel from the 209 Battalion of CoBRA launched the operation on July 8, 2025, following intelligence inputs about the presence of top CPI (Maoist) leaders in the Kolhan region.
The leaders included Misir Besra, Anmol, Sosh Urv, Ajit, Jugal, Raj Munda, and others, who were reportedly planning disruptive activities in the area.
The Maoist operatives had opened fire on the forces to disrupt the operation, but the security personnel retaliated promptly.
Despite the resistance, the joint team successfully combed through the region and launched an extensive search operation in the forested area of Jhanti village.
On July 11, during the search, the forces recovered:
* 2 IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices)
* 5 Maoist bunkers
* Daily-use items of Maoist cadres
The IEDs were safely defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad, and further recovery included:
1. Electric detonators
2. Electrical wire set
3. Battery set
4. Charger
5. Remote switch
6. Steel container
7. Plastic container
8. Ammunition pouch
9. Daily-use materials
The joint operation was carried out by Chaibasa Police and CoBRA 209 Battalion.
Authorities confirmed that further investigation is ongoing, and additional operations may follow to neutralize the Maoist presence in the region.
