Overview

• The encounter occurred early on April 21, 2025, in the Lugu Hills of Bokaro district, Jharkhand, involving CRPF, CoBRA, and state police forces.
• Among the neutralized Maoists was Vivek, a senior commander with a ₹1 crore bounty, along with two others carrying additional bounties of ₹25 lakh and ₹10 lakh.
• Security forces recovered a cache of weapons, including AK-series rifles, SLRs, INSAS rifles, a pistol, and eight country-made Bharmar rifles.
• The operation marks a significant success in the Union government’s campaign to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026, with no injuries reported among the security personnel.
• Combing operations continue in the area to ensure the complete dismantling of Maoist networks and secure the region.