Jamshedpur, March 31 -- In a major breakthrough in the ongoing battle against Naxal insurgency, security forces have recovered and neutralized two explosive devices (EADs) planted by CPI (Maoist) cadres in the dense forest region between Vangram Diku Ponga and Hathna Bera under Chotanagra Police Station in the Kolhan division of Jharkhand. The operation, which has been in motion since March 4, 2025, was launched following credible intelligence on the movements of top Maoist leaders and their squad members in the region.

The Naxalite threat has resurfaced with reports of senior Maoist commanders, including Misir Besra, Anmol, Mochu, Anal, Asim Mandal, Ajay Mahato, Sagen Angaria, Ashwin, Pintu Lohara, Chandan Lohara, Amit Hansda alias Uptan,...