Operation Megaburu: 16 Maoists Killed in West Singhbhum
Why in the news
A large anti-Maoist drive in Jharkhand ended with 16 insurgents killed, described as one of the heaviest blows to the movement’s leadership in the State in recent years.
Key facts
- Operation: Megaburu, a counter-insurgency offensive against the CPI (Maoist).
- Casualties: 16 Maoists, including leader Anal alias Patiram Manjhi.
- Region: Saranda forest, among the last big Maoist strongholds in Jharkhand.
- Launched: January 2026.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| State and district | Jharkhand, West Singhbhum |
| Area | Kumdi area, Kiriburu Police Station |
| Target group | CPI (Maoist) |
| Result | 16 Maoists killed |
Exam angle
- Forest in focus: Saranda.
- Outfit targeted: CPI (Maoist).
- District: West Singhbhum, Jharkhand.