Security forces struck a decisive blow to Naxal operations in Bihar’s Nawada district Thursday, arresting two key PLFI militants and confiscating 40 kilograms of high-grade explosives. The raid in Rajouli police station limits averted what officials described as an imminent major terror strike.
Identified as Dayanand Rajwanshi (aka Pappu/Gurjar) and Mithilesh Rajwanshi from Hardiya village, the duo were long-time PLFI activists coordinating subversive activities. A secret intel input prompted the STF-Nawada police combine to launch a precision operation under cover of night.
Initial arrests yielded illegal firearms, prompting an extended combing mission into the dense Bhanekhaph jungle. There, searchers discovered the explosive cache, meticulously hidden for a large-scale assault.
Police sources revealed the materials were primed for deployment in a high-impact incident targeting civilian or government assets. The bust has disrupted PLFI’s supply lines and operational plans significantly.
With both suspects under intense grilling, authorities are mapping out accomplices and safe houses. This incident reinforces Bihar’s aggressive anti-Naxal strategy, blending human intelligence with tactical prowess. Communities in affected areas can breathe easier, but sustained efforts are essential to eradicate the menace.