India, July 16 -- By Rajnish Singh

Bokaro (Jharkhand) [India], July 16 (ANI): In a fresh success towards eliminating naxalism, the security forces on Tuesday morning neutralized a sub-zonal Naxal commander during an exchange of fire in Jharkhand's Bokaro district.

Kunwar Manjhi alias Sahdeo Manjhi alias Sade was neutralized in the joint operation carried out in Biliotera forest area under Lalpania town in Bokaro based on specific inputs, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said.

Manjhi had a bounty of Rs 5 lakh on his arrest.

The exchange of fire reportedly began around 6.30 am and was part of a joint operation carried out by Jharkhand Police and the CRPF's 209 CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) unit-- a specialized un...