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30 Lakh Reward Naxalite Killed in Varanasi Encounter by ATS and Police
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News18•20-09-2026, 08:16
30 Lakh Reward Naxalite Killed in Varanasi Encounter by ATS and Police
- •A Naxalite with a reward of Rs 30 lakh, Brijesh alias Gopal Singh, was killed in a joint operation by UP ATS and police in Varanasi's Ramnagar area.
- •Gopal was a commander of the banned Naxalite organization Tritya Prastuti Committee in Jharkhand, with a Rs 25 lakh reward from the Jharkhand government and Rs 5 lakh from NIA.
- •The encounter occurred at Padav in Ramnagar police station area after Brijesh, riding a bike, opened fire with two pistols when signaled to stop.
- •Brijesh was shot in retaliation and died at the district hospital; two pistols, live cartridges, and spent casings were recovered from him.
- •Brijesh Ganjhu, from Chatra district, Jharkhand, was known for extorting money from transporters, coal mining companies, and contractors.
Key Questions Answered
The Naxalite killed in the joint operation by the UP ATS and police in Varanasi was Brijesh alias Gopal Singh, who served as a commander for the banned Tritiya Prastuti Committee in Jharkhand.
A total reward of Rs 30 lakh was announced on Brijesh, which included a Rs 25 lakh bounty from the Jharkhand government and Rs 5 lakh from the NIA.
Brijesh was a commander of the banned Tritiya Prastuti Committee in Jharkhand and was involved in extorting money from transporters, coal mining companies, and contractors.
