Rs 1-cr bounty naxal among 8 gunned down in Jharkhand

In a significant blow to Naxalism, three high-profile wanted leaders of the banned outfit, including one carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore, among eight members were neutralized on Monday in a joint operation in Jharkhand's Bokaro district.

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Among the eight naxals neutralized in the operation were three high-profile individuals with bounties of Rs 1 crore, Rs 25 lakh, and Rs 10 lakh, respectively.

Prayag Manjhi alias Vivek had a bounty of Rs 1 crore, Arvind Yadav carried a reward of Rs 25 lakh, and Sahebram Manjhi, also known as Rahul Manjhi had a bounty of Rs 10 lakh. The remaining naxals have been identified as Mahesh Manjhi alias Mota, Talu, Raju Manjhi, Gangaram, and Mahesh.

Prayag Manjhi (60), was the Central Committee Member (CCM) of Eastern Regional Bureau of Naxals.

The bodies of the Naxals were recovered following an exchange of fire between the rebel group as well as the 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) unit of Central Reserve Police Force and state police force.