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Security Forces Kill Eight Maoist Rebels in Eastern India.
On Monday, commandos killed at least eight Maoist rebels in a gunfight that erupted in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand, eastern India. The incident underscores the ongoing efforts by security forces to quell the decades-long Maoist insurgency.
Senior police officer Surendra Kumar Jha confirmed the casualties, noting the recovery of automatic weapons and explosives from the deceased rebels. This event follows a government crackdown that has reportedly resulted in the deaths of over 400 Maoist fighters in the past year.
India’s Home Minister, Amit Shah, has previously stated the government’s intention to dismantle the insurgency by early 2026. The Maoists, who claim to fight for marginalized groups, have been demanding land, jobs, and resource allocation for local residents. Their presence, once significant across eastern and southern India, has been met with a substantial troop deployment in the region known as the “Red Corridor.” Despite these efforts, the conflict continues to claim lives on both sides.