Conflict eventBattles2026-04-17馃嚠馃嚦
Wanted Maoist Sahdeo Mahto killed in Jharkhand encounter with ultras
actor1: Security forces of India -> actor2: Maoists
On 2026-04-17, Indian security forces engaged Maoists in a fierce encounter in the Khapia forest area of Keredari block in Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. Four Maoists, including Sahdeo Mahto, Natasha, Budhan Karmali, and Ranjeet Ganjhu, were killed. Forces also recovered multiple rifles from the site.
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Khapia forest areaJharkhandSouth AsiaIndiaAsia23.903, 85.365
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