2 Maoists arrested in Jharkhand’s Latehar

Two self-styled commanders of the CPI (Maoist) have been arrested in Jharkhand’s Latehar district, police said on Saturday (March 14, 2026).

Arms and ammunition, including an AK-47, were also recovered from their possession, they said.

The arrests were made following a tip-off that a CPI (Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ was moving with his squad in Netarhat, Mahuadanr, Baresand, Garu and Chhipadohar areas, Latehar SP Kumar Gaurav said.

“Based on the information, a police team was set up and a search operation conducted within Chhipadohar police station limits. During the operation, the duo was arrested, while three others managed to escape,” Mr. Gaurav told reporters in Latehar.

The two, jointly carrying a bounty of ₹12 lakh, were wanted in connection with several cases registered at police stations in districts and states, including Chhattisgarh, he added.