Security forces and Maoists exchange fire in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand

On 2026-04-29, Maoists and security forces exchanged fire in the Tonto police station area of West Singhbhum, Jharkhand. The COBRA 209 Battalion was conducting a search operation in the dense forests of Rutugutu when suspicious movement was observed and a brief gunfight followed. The article reported no official confirmation of any major encounter, loss of life, or property damage.