Kolbonga was shaken by the sound of bullets, all-out war for Naxal-free Jharkhand till 31st March:

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News India Live, Digital Desk: Located in Jaraikela police station area of ​​Saranda forest in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. Kolbonga The sound of gunshots woke up around 9 am on Saturday morning. In this encounter between security forces and Naxalites, there was heavy firing from both sides. It is reported that the soldiers have also used helicopters to surround the Naxalites.

Key Highlights of the encounter

place: Kolabonga, Jaraikela police station area (Saranda forest).

Time: Saturday, March 7, 2026, approximately 9:00 am.

Deploying forces: Close to CRPF, Cobra Battalion, Jharkhand Jaguar and District Police 4000 soldiers At present, a major search operation is underway in Saranda.

Panic among villagers: The sound of bullets was so loud that the villagers hid in their homes. The entire area has been sealed by the security forces.

‘Mission 31 March’ and Operation Megaburu

This encounter is part of the joint resolution of the Central and State Governments, under which 31 March 2026 The deadline has been set to completely free Jharkhand from red terror.

Final Strike: CRPF DG GP Singh recently visited Tirilposi camp in Chaibasa and finalized the strategy to eliminate Naxalites with ‘zero casualties’.

Historical Success: earlier this year 22 January 2026 The biggest encounter of the state took place in Saranda in which a prize money of Rs 1 crore was awarded. Anal Da (Patiram Manjhi) Including 17 to 21 Naxalites were killed.

Naxalites surrounded: According to latest reports, Politburo member Misir Besara And the security forces have intensified the siege to capture his remaining squad.

Strategy of security forces: attack from air and land

strategy Description
use of helicopter To track the location of Naxalites hiding in dense forests and for aerial firing.
Forward Operating Base New camps (FOBs) have been established in the core areas of Saranda so that the supply line of Naxalites can be cut.
IED search Use of sophisticated equipment to escape from pressure bombs planted by Naxalites.