Jharkhand Police

In a significant development, 27 Maoists surrendered to Jharkhand Police under 'Operation Navjeevan', laying down arms before senior officials. The Director General of Police urged remaining extremists to join the mainstream, assuring rehabilitation for those who surrender. Security forces pledged to continue operations to eradicate extremism and support the reintegration of surrendered cadres.

Jharkhand's state administration has undertaken a significant reshuffle, transferring 201 sub-divisional police officers (SDPOs) and deputy superintendents of police (DSPs). Ranchi district saw six new DSPs appointed to various roles. Additionally, five newly promoted DSPs have been assigned to the criminal investigation department, and ten to the anti-corruption bureau.

A police constable, Raju Tirkey, tragically died on Sunday after his service rifle accidentally discharged at Mahabuang police station in Simdega. The incident occurred around 10 am while Tirkey was on duty. He was rushed to Sadar Hospital but was declared dead upon arrival, with a detailed investigation underway.

Koderma district faced a somber moment on Monday with the unsettling discovery of three bodies scattered across distinct locations. The community mourns the loss of 55-year-old Ramji Yadav, whose body was located in a field, and Surendra Birhor, who went missing and was later found in a forest.

Authorities in Lohardaga have apprehended Ravindra Singh, a suspected member of the JJMP, for alleged extortion and arson. NCC Limited officials, working at the Amrapali coal project, reported receiving threats from JJMP and TSPC. The arrest follows an incident where criminals attacked a truck driver and set a vehicle ablaze.

In a decisive turn of events, twenty-seven Maoists, including high-ranking leaders, laid down their arms in Ranchi as part of 'Operation Navjeevan'. This collective surrender, which comes with a bounty totaling Rs 33 lakh, is hailed as a pivotal move towards establishing a peaceful, Naxal-free Jharkhand.

A grave incident has unfolded in Gumla, where a 40-year-old assistant sub-inspector faces serious charges relating to the rape of a minor in 2017. Allegations have surfaced that he created explicit recordings and blackmailed the victim over a span of nine years.

A constable in Simdega district, Raju Tirkey, tragically died on Sunday morning after his service rifle accidentally discharged. The incident occurred around 10 am as Tirkey was returning from sentry duty. He sustained a fatal injury and was pronounced dead at Sadar Hospital, Simdega.

Authorities in Giddhaur have made a significant drug bust, arresting two individuals, Rahul Kumar Soni and Anand Kumar Thakur, near a local football ground. They were found with 14.52 grams of brown sugar and Rs 55,500 cash in their possession. Originating from Ramgarh, the accused are now under the NDPS Act, facing a judicial custody period while the case unfolds.

Jharkhand CID busted an online child sexual exploitation racket in Giridih, arresting two individuals. The investigation revealed the illegal circulation and sale of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) to users in the Middle East, including Oman and the UAE, as well as Bangladesh. Recovered digital content confirmed the illicit activities.

The Jharkhand High Court didn't hold back in its condemnation of the police's investigative inefficiencies, especially regarding troubling cases of missing individuals and murders. Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad questioned the Sahibganj SP directly about the negligible progress in capturing absconding convicts responsible for witness intimidation and elimination.

In a daring joint operation, the police forces of Jharkhand and Bihar struck down an illegal arms manufacturing hub in Sahibganj district. Authorities uncovered over a dozen semi-finished pistols alongside advanced machinery, all traced back to a meticulous setup within a home adjacent to Kendua Aamgachhi Eidgah. The action was prompted by credible intelligence stemming from previous arrests.

Jharkhand is witnessing a transformative step in policing as more than 700 officers engage in a comprehensive training regime. DGP Tadasha Mishra presided over the launch of this program, which delves into crucial topics such as media relations, victim advocacy, forensic investigation methods, and crime analysis.

Jharkhand Police have heightened security along its West Bengal border ahead of the final voting phase to prevent the smuggling of alcohol, cash, and freebies. Approximately 55 composite check posts are operational in 10 bordering districts, with joint deployments of police and magistrates.

The tranquil landscape of Hazaribag turned somber as the community grieved the tragic loss of three young lives—19-year-olds Saniya and Khushi Parveen, alongside 27-year-old Adil Hussain. Their bodies were found in a pond in Pauta forest, where they had been reported missing since Thursday.

Authorities in Ranchi have apprehended Arif Ansari, the owner of a pick-up van discovered laden with bovine animal bones near Pithoria police station. The vehicle was reportedly en route to a factory for processing. Investigations are ongoing to locate additional individuals involved in this operation, including the intended recipient of the bones.

The Jharkhand ATS has made a crucial breakthrough in Deoghar by apprehending two men linked to an alleged arms trafficking ring spanning multiple states. During the operation, officials seized a sophisticated US-pistol, a homemade weapon, and seven rounds of ammunition. The apprehended suspects admitted to procuring firearms from Bihar’s Munger and Jamui districts to support their criminal enterprises.

An armed man, Satyam Pathak, wanted in a land dealer's murder, was arrested in Ranchi after a gunfight with police. Pathak sustained bullet injuries during the encounter, which also injured an assistant sub-inspector. He was involved in the killing of land dealer Bhargav Singh, with the murder linked to a land dispute.

Ranchi's law enforcement took decisive action upon finding an abandoned vehicle in Kanta Toli, where they discovered a ready-to-fire country-made pistol hidden under the seat. Residents indicated that three suspicious youths were seen in the area. With their identities now revealed and prior criminal activities confirmed, the police are intensifying their follow-up efforts.

In response to a directive from the Jharkhand High Court, the state's Director General of Police took a proactive step by traveling to Gumla. There, he engaged with Sanjita Kumari's mother and other crucial parties, reflecting on the significant but ultimately ineffective attempts to locate her since she went missing in September 2018.

Cyber police in Bhubaneswar arrested four men from Hyderabad and Jharkhand for duping a businessman of Rs 7 lakh using a fake RTO traffic challan APK file. The gang, linked to a Jamtara cyber fraud network, specializes in creating malicious files to steal banking credentials and personal data. Authorities warn citizens against downloading files from unknown sources.

Following the suspension of 28 police personnel in Bokaro for a botched investigation into a missing girl, the Jharkhand Police Association is demanding the suspension of SP Harvinder Singh. They allege the SP is scapegoating lower-ranking officers to protect himself, while the victim's mother claims the police's inaction led to her daughter's murder.

In light of recent controversies, Jharkhand's BJP has called upon Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar to initiate a CBI investigation into the suspected paper leak of the Excise Constable examination. Despite the arrest of over 150 individuals for cheating, the JSSC maintains that there has been no leak.

Skeletal remains of an 18-year-old woman, missing for eight months, were recovered in Bokaro, Jharkhand. Police arrested Dinesh Kumar Mahto, who confessed to murdering her after she pressured him for marriage. The accused led investigators to the crime scene where the murder weapon and victim's belongings were found.

In a fervent call for justice, the Jharkhand Police Association is urging a comprehensive investigation into the alarming Rs 15 crore treasury scandal in Hazaribag. This plea comes on the heels of three constables' arrests, with the association's president suggesting possible complicity from higher-ranking officials and systemic flaws.