Ranchi, Aug. 13 -- The security forces in a joint operation with the Chaibasa police have killed Maoist area commander Arun alias Varun alias Nilesh Madkam in an encounter, police said on Wednesday.

According to Inspector General of Police (IG), incharge of operations, Michael Raj S, intelligence was received about the presence of Maoists in the Goilkera jungle area, after which a joint operation was launched with Cobra 209 BN, an elite commando Unit of CRPF.

"We received specific input about the presence of Maoists in the Goilkera jungle area. Based on this, we launched an operation. During the operation this morning, there was an exchange of fire between the police and CPI Maoists. We have initial information that some weapons have be...