Crackdown on Maoists: Round 200 arrested in six months, 17 killed in Jharkhand; manhunt on for 55, together with high commander | India Information – Instances of India

NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand Police on Friday introduced a large-scale manhunt to trace down 55 energetic maoists, together with a number of high commanders of the CPI (Maoist), who collectively carry a bounty of Rs 8.45 crore on their heads.Addressing the media, Inspector Common of Police (Operations) and Jharkhand Police spokesperson Michael S Raj stated that an intensified anti-maoist operation has been beneath means throughout the state, which has led to the arrest of 197 maoists between January and June 2025. Amongst these arrested are two regional committee members, one zonal commander, one sub-zonal commander, and 7 space commanders.The official additional said that 10 maoists surrendered throughout this era, whereas 17 others have been killed in encounters with safety forces. Police have additionally recovered a big cache of arms and ammunition, together with 31 weapons beforehand looted from safety personnel.“An enormous search operation is ongoing to apprehend 55 wished Maoists carrying a mixed bounty of Rs 8.45 crore,” stated IG Raj, underlining the state’s dedication to rooting out maoists’ presence.