Banka, Hardcore Naxal Ramesh Tudu, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh, was killed in a joint operation by police and STF in Kalothar forest of Katoria police station area of ​​Banka district on Tuesday night. Ramesh has a long criminal history. He was a resident of Budhighat village of Katoria. 11 serious cases were registered against him in different police stations of Jamui and Deoghar districts. He was active in Naxalite activities for about 15 years.

Search operation of police and STF continues

DM Anshul Kumar has appointed Katoria BDO Vijay Kumar Saurabh as magistrate for post-mortem of Ramesh's body. Search operation of police and STF continues. Action has been intensified on other hideouts of Naxalites.

This encounter has once again spread the fear of Naxalite activity in the area. About 20 years ago on 3 November 2005, Naxalites spread terror by killing the then in-charge of Anandpur OP Bhagwan Singh with a bomb. After this, the hold of Naxalites in the forests became stronger.

Cases are registered under serious sections

A case was registered against Ramesh on 30 November 2011 in Chandramandi police station under attempt to murder, Arms Act and other sections. On 18 December 2015, a case was again registered on charges of murder and conspiracy. On 21 September 2018, a third case was registered in the murder case. On 9 January 2019, a case of kidnapping was registered. On 28 February 2019, a case was registered for attack on police and Arms Act. On 24 May 2019, a case was registered under conspiracy, Arms Act and Explosives Act.

On 6 March 2016, a case was registered in Chakai police station under murder and Explosives Act. On 27 February 2017, a case was registered in Jasidih police station of Deoghar under murder, robbery and Arms Act. On 23 December 2013, a case of robbery and kidnapping was registered in Jasidih police station. On 17 November 2014, a case was registered in Chakai police station under theft and UAPA Act. On 13 January 2021, a case was registered in Chandramandi police station under Arms Act and Explosives Act.

Many Naxalites have been killed earlier too

On 26 February 2011, the police killed 6 Naxalites in a 12-hour encounter in Manjhidih of Jaipur police station area. During this, Devan Tudu was arrested. Police looted rifle, SLR, pistol and 141 shells were recovered from him. He was sentenced to life imprisonment two years ago.

Peace came to the area after the killing of sub-zonal commander Mantu Khaira on 20 February 2017. But the Naxalites are again trying to strengthen the organization. A large part of Katoria, Chandan and Anandpur OP police station area is surrounded by forests, mountains and rivers. Due to dense forests, this area has been a safe haven for the Naxalites.

An encounter took place in Hardiya Paddiya forest on 18 September 2016. An encounter took place in Karamatand on 27 November 2016. On 13 April 2017, the police arrested two Naxalites. Every time after the encounter, the police have recovered indigenous and foreign weapons, hand grenades, cartridges, Naxalite literature, posters, receipts and explosives.