Maoist Leader with Rs 10 Lakh Bounty Neutralized in Jharkhand Encounter

A wanted Maoist leader with a Rs 10 lakh bounty on his head was killed in a firefight with security forces in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, according to police sources.

The confrontation transpired in the forested Panchlataburu hills of the Rela Paral area near the Goilkera police station early Sunday morning following substantial intelligence reports.

Amit Hansda, identified as a zonal committee member of CPI(Maoist), was wanted in various criminal cases, including the murder of 12 policemen. His demise followed a joint operation by Chaibasa Police and CoBRA commandos, where he was found with a self-loading rifle.

(With inputs from agencies.)