Naxalite Commander Killed in Jharkhand Gunfight

A Naxalite linked to the People's Liberation Front of India was killed in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district during a confrontation with security forces. Radung Bodra, known as Lamboo, was involved in 29 criminal cases. The incident followed a police operation triggered by a tip-off about PLFI's activities.

A Naxalite associated with the People's Liberation Front of India was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, police reported. The shootout erupted in Tomrom village in the Tebo police station area.

Security forces had launched the operation based on intelligence inputs about the presence of PLFI members in the area. The slain individual was identified as Radung Bodra, alias Lamboo, who was PLFI's 'area commander,' according to Superintendent of Police Ashutosh Shekhar.

Authorities confirmed that Bodra was wanted in 29 criminal cases across the Singhbhum and Khunti districts. The operation led to the recovery of Lamboo's body, along with a cache of arms and ammunition, including pistols and mobile communication devices.

(With inputs from agencies.)