High‑Value Bounty on Madan Mahato Leads to Major Naxal Clampdown

Madan Mahato had been on the state’s most wanted list for an extended period, with a ₹15 lakh reward announced by the Jharkhand government. Authorities described him as a persistent threat who featured in several past Naxal offensives. His capture, along with his associate Ravi Sardar and Meena, marks a significant breakthrough in dismantling the local cadre’s operational capabilities. Interrogations are underway to extract details about recruitment, logistics, and links to other active insurgents.