Chaibasa: Security forces in Jharkhand achieved a major success in their ongoing anti-Naxal operations after a fierce encounter with Maoist insurgents in the dense Saranda forest of West Singhbhum district.

The joint team of Jharkhand Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) engaged in a prolonged gun battle with Maoists from Thursday night till Friday morning in the Kulapu Buru area under the jurisdiction of the Jaraikela police station.

Following the exchange of fire, security personnel launched an extensive search operation in the surrounding forest area. During the search, a massive stockpile of arms, ammunition, explosives, and Maoist literature was recovered, indicating that the rebels were possibly preparing for a major attack.

According to police officials, the quanti

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