Overview

• A joint operation in Jharkhand's Bokaro district resulted in the killing of eight Maoists, including Prayag Manjhi, a senior commander with a ₹1 crore bounty.
• Security forces recovered a significant cache of arms, including AK-series rifles, INSAS rifles, and explosives, during the Bokaro operation.
• In Manipur, 20 militants from banned groups such as KCP, UNLF, and KYKL were arrested over 48 hours, with large quantities of weapons and documents seized.
• Authorities have intensified operations across valley and hill districts in Manipur, targeting insurgent networks and recovering stolen vehicles.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the government's commitment to eradicating Left Wing Extremism by March 2026, praising the recent successes of security forces.