Source: The Times of India (TOI)
What is the news?
Operation Megaburu, a major anti-Maoist counter-insurgency operation in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, led to the killing of 16 Maoists, including senior CPI (Maoist) leader Anal alias Patiram Manjhi. The operation marks one of the most significant blows to Maoist leadership in the State in recent years.
What is Operation Megaburu?
- A large-scale security offensive against the CPI (Maoist).
- Conducted in the Saranda forest region, one of the last major Maoist strongholds in Jharkhand.
Key Details
- Launched: January 2026
- Location:
- Kumdi area
- Kiriburu Police Station
- West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand
