Naxalite commander with 30 lakh bounty killed in encounter in Varanasi, NIA was also searching for him

In a major breakthrough for security forces, a high-ranking Naxalite commander carrying a massive bounty of 30 lakh rupees on his head was killed in an intense encounter in Varanasi. The operation was executed following specific intelligence inputs regarding the movement of the heavily armed insurgent in the region. The slain commander was wanted in connection with numerous high-profile attacks, ambushes, and cases of violence. Apart from state police forces, the National Investigation Agency was also actively tracking his movements and looking for him in multiple terror-related cases. Security officials have cordoned off the entire area and launched a comprehensive search operation to check for any other hidden associates. This successful operation is being seen as a severe blow to the underground network of Maoist insurgency operating in this part of the country.