Wed Jul 16 05:21:06 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

A gunfight in the Birhordera forest in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district on Wednesday morning, July 16, 2025, resulted in the deaths of two Maoists and one CRPF jawan. The encounter occurred around 5:30 am, prompting a search operation in the area. Authorities are working to identify the deceased Maoists.

**News Article:**

**Three Dead in Maoist-Security Forces Gunfight in Jharkhand**

**Bokaro, India – July 16, 2025** – A deadly exchange of fire between Maoist insurgents and security forces in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district has left three dead. The gunfight erupted in the Birhordera forest within the Gomia police station area around 5:30 am today, according to police reports.

Two Maoists were killed in the encounter, along with one jawan from the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) CoBRA battalion, confirmed IG (Bokaro Zone) Kranthi Kumar Gadidesi.

“The security forces successfully neutralized two Maoists during the operation,” said Gadidesi. “However, we also regret to report the loss of one of our brave CRPF jawans.”

Bokaro’s Superintendent of Police, Harvinder Singh, stated that a search operation is currently underway in the affected area. Authorities are working to identify the deceased Maoists.

This incident underscores the ongoing conflict between Maoist groups and government forces in the region. This is the second conflict recorded for 2025, and officials are still strategizing on how to completely dissolve the conflict.

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