In a major offensive against insurgent activity in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, joint security forces successfully located and destroyed five Maoist bunkers hidden in dense forest regions under the jurisdiction of Chotanagra and Jeraikela Police Stations on Thursday.
The operation was part of an intensified anti-insurgency drive that has been underway since the beginning of the month, targeting extremist strongholds in sensitive areas of the state. A coordinated sweep near Kulpabru in the Jeraikela area led to the discovery of the bunkers, which were tactically concealed and supplied with basic necessities to support prolonged militant presence in the area.
According to security officials, these makeshift shelters were part of a larger and well-structured network designed to assist Maoist cadres in evading detection and planning ambushes. The successful dismantling of these hideouts marks a crucial development in efforts to curb extremist influence in the region.
Intelligence inputs received earlier in March indicated heightened Maoist activity near the forested areas of Tonto and Toklo, prompting the launch of the operation on March 4, 2025.
A wide range of security units were deployed in the campaign, including local police, Jharkhand Jaguar, multiple battalions of the Central Reserve Police Force (26, 60, 134, 174, 193, and 197), and elite CoBRA units (203 and 209).
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The highly coordinated mission was executed without any injuries to the forces, highlighting the effectiveness of the intelligence and planning involved. Ground teams were backed by aerial surveillance, which played a key role in locating the hidden bunkers and neutralising the operational infrastructure of the extremists.
Officials stated that the operation dealt a substantial blow to the militants' logistics network and strategic depth in the area. The extensive deployment of forces forms part of a broader strategy aimed at restoring peace and stability in the tribal belt of Jharkhand, which has long suffered from periodic violence and guerrilla warfare orchestrated by outlawed left-wing extremist groups.
Security agencies confirmed that the crackdown is ongoing, with search and destroy missions being extended to adjoining forest areas. The focus remains on severing supply lines and dismantling communication systems used by Maoist factions to maintain their grip in remote regions.
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