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Crime
Top Maoist Commander Killed in Varanasi Encounter
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 08:46 AM
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A senior Maoist commander, who had a ₹30 lakh reward on his head, was killed by police in an encounter near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Police officials confirmed that the encounter took place in the outskirts of Varanasi on Tuesday. The commander, identified as a key figure in the local Maoist network, was reportedly engaged in a firefight with security forces.
The encounter resulted in the death of the commander and the arrest of several other insurgents. Authorities said the operation was part of a broader campaign to curb Maoist activities in the region.
The incident has been welcomed by local leaders who have long campaigned against insurgency in the area.
The encounter resulted in the death of the commander and the arrest of several other insurgents. Authorities said the operation was part of a broader campaign to curb Maoist activities in the region.
The incident has been welcomed by local leaders who have long campaigned against insurgency in the area.