IndiaJharkhand police have offered a combined ₹ 1.34 crore reward for information leading to the capture of six Maoists, including Asim Mondal, the last surviving top Maoist central committee member. The group is believed to be hiding in East Singhbhum and neighboring areas of West Bengal. Following intensified anti-Maoist operations, West Singhbhum was declared Maoist-free in August. Deputy police superintendent Dayanand Kumar stated that the Maoists have gone underground and no overt activities have been observed despite extensive searches. Police from Jharkhand, West Bengal, and central paramilitary forces are collaborating in the hunt. Intelligence suggests the Maoists were last seen in Basadera on August 19, but efforts to locate them have so far been unsuccessful. A police spokesperson noted that only 18 Naxals remain at large, with significant numbers of Maoists having surrendered, been arrested, or killed since January.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual updates on anti-Maoist operations without overtly favoring any political ideology. It reports on government actions, official statements, and operational outcomes without editorializing or emphasizing specific political agendas. While the subject involves politically-chr
