Eight Naxals [Maoists] belonging to the banned Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC) outfit have been arrested and arms and ammunition seized from their possession in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district.

Acting on a tip-off, security forces nabbed the Naxals [Maoists] under the jurisdiction of Urimari outpost on Saturday (March 21, 2026),

Two INSAS rifles, a country-made pistol, 130 cartridges, a four-wheeler, and seven mobile phones were reportedly seized from their possession.

Sadar Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Amit Anand said,arrested Naxals [Maoists] were involved in a firing incident at Patratu in Ramgarh district on February 12 during their extortion bid.

These Naxals were operating under the directions of TSPC self-styled zonal commander Bhikhan Gajhu and self-styled sub-zonal commander Dinesh alias Ravi Ram,” the SDPO said.

“An FIR has been lodged at Urimari outpost and all the accused have been sent to judicial custody,” he added.