In Jharkhand’s impenetrable Saranda jungles, security forces scripted history by eliminating 16 Naxals in a high-stakes encounter, headlined by Central Committee bigwig Anal alias Patiram Manjhi. Home Minister Amit Shah hailed it on social media as a ‘major success’ propelling the Naxal eradication campaign toward its 2026 deadline.
The operation dismantled a formidable unit active in West Singhbhum, including BJSA members Anmol and Amit Munda, plus Pintu Lohra and others with declared rewards from multiple states. Three women perished, signaling deep penetration into Maoist ranks.
Shah’s message resonated widely: Abandon arms-linked ideology for development’s embrace. Decades of Naxal dominance, marked by ambushes and extortion, face irreversible decline through such precision strikes.
CRPF’s Saket Kumar Singh confirmed the identities and arsenal haul, noting dozens of cases against the group. Manjhi’s dual crore-plus bounties highlighted his evasion prowess until intelligence triumphed.
This victory aligns with holistic countermeasures: Surrender policies yielding hundreds of cadres annually, alongside infrastructure blitzes transforming hinterlands. From violence hotspots to development hubs, Jharkhand exemplifies the shift, ensuring lasting peace for its people.