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Crime
UP ATS eliminates Naxal wanted with ₹30 lakh bounty after 8‑year chase
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 07:01 PM
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The Uttar Pradesh Anti‑Terrorism Squad shot dead a Naxalite who had a ₹30 lakh reward on his head, ending an eight‑year NIA pursuit.
The Uttar Pradesh Anti‑Terrorism Squad (ATS) engaged a Naxalite suspect in an operation that resulted in the militant being killed. The individual was listed with a bounty of ₹30 lakh, reflecting his high priority status among security agencies.
According to officials, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had been tracking the suspect for eight years. The prolonged manhunt underscores the difficulty of apprehending senior Naxal cadres operating in the region.
During the encounter, the Naxalite opened fire when ordered to surrender, prompting ATS personnel to return fire. No other casualties were reported, and the operation is being hailed as a significant success in the state's anti‑insurgency efforts.
According to officials, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had been tracking the suspect for eight years. The prolonged manhunt underscores the difficulty of apprehending senior Naxal cadres operating in the region.
During the encounter, the Naxalite opened fire when ordered to surrender, prompting ATS personnel to return fire. No other casualties were reported, and the operation is being hailed as a significant success in the state's anti‑insurgency efforts.