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UP ATS Kills Wanted Jharkhand Maoist Brijesh Ganjhu in Encounter
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 08:32 PM
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The Uttar Pradesh Anti‑Terror Squad confirmed the death of Brijesh Ganjhu, a wanted Maoist from Jharkhand, during an encounter operation.
The Uttar Pradesh Anti‑Terror Squad (ATS) reported that Brijesh Ganjhu, a wanted Maoist operative from Jharkhand, was killed in an encounter with state police forces.
The encounter took place in a forested area of Uttar Pradesh, where Ganjhu was reportedly attempting to evade arrest.
According to ATS officials, a shootout ensued after the officers identified the suspect, resulting in Ganjhu’s death.
No injuries were reported among the police personnel involved in the operation.
The incident is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to curb Maoist activity in the region.
The encounter took place in a forested area of Uttar Pradesh, where Ganjhu was reportedly attempting to evade arrest.
According to ATS officials, a shootout ensued after the officers identified the suspect, resulting in Ganjhu’s death.
No injuries were reported among the police personnel involved in the operation.
The incident is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to curb Maoist activity in the region.