In a significant breakthrough against Naxal insurgency, security forces in Latehar district of Jharkhand successfully conducted an encounter resulting in the death of Manish Yadav, a Naxal commander with a bounty of ₹5 lakh on his head. Alongside this, the police arrested Kundan Kherwa, another key Naxal operative with a ₹10 lakh reward.The operation, part of an ongoing anti-Naxal campaign, saw the recovery of several weapons from the encounter site, strengthening the efforts of the security forces to dismantle Naxal networks in the region. Latehar is witnessing increased police action as part of a larger strategy to clamp down on Maoist activities, following similar measures taken in neighboring Chhattisgarh.Security forces continue to conduct extensive search operations in the area to ensure the safety of local residents and prevent any retaliatory attacks by remaining insurgents. This success marks a critical step in Jharkhand’s fight against Naxalism, reflecting the government’s commitment to restoring peace and order in affected regions.The operation highlights the coordinated efforts of local police and paramilitary units to counter the growing threat of left-wing extremism and reinforce security across the state.
