Overview

• Hansda was arrested on August 10 in Deoghar after providing police with details of weapons caches and alleged accomplices.
• Based on his interrogation, officers led him to the Lalmatia forest early on August 11 to trace his network.
• Authorities report that Hansda and his associates opened fire on a police team and he attempted to break free from custody.
• Police returned fire, killing Hansda, who faced multiple criminal charges across Godda and Sahibganj districts.
• Investigators have launched a probe into his criminal network and the tactics used in forested-area operations as parties confront criticism over fielding accused candidates.