Naxal commander with Rs 30 lakh bounty killed in Varanasi police encounter

Naxal commander with Rs 30 lakh bounty killed in Varanasi police encounter

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A Naxal commander named Brijesh Ganjhu, who had a Rs 30 lakh bounty on his head, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh ATS and Ramnagar police in Varanasi. The commander, originally from Jharkhand, was intercepted and shot dead during the operation. This incident highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat Naxal insurgency.

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