After the arrest of Prashant Bose, Prayag Manjhi took over the command of Naxalism in Parasnath

Naxal News Jharkhand: Security forces have achieved great success in the campaign to end Naxalism in Jharkhand. Security forces killed 8 Naxalites including Prayag Manjhi alias Vivek ji, a Naxalite with a reward of Rs 1 crore, in an encounter at the foot of Lugu mountain in Bokaro district. Read here how Prayag reached Parasnath and how was his life, with whom did he live.

Parasnath mountain of Giridih is considered the safest zone for Naxalites. This is the reason why Prashant Bose, a Naxalite with a reward of Rs 1 crore and a politburo member of the organization, who is considered the think tank of Naxalites, made his hideout here 2 years ago. Another Naxalite with a reward of Rs 1 crore and Central Committee member of CPI Maoist Prayag Manjhi alias Vivek Da, along with dozens of Naxalites with a reward of Rs 1 crore were living comfortably in this area. In the year 2023, when Prashant Bose, the think tank of the Naxalites, and his wife were going from Parasnath to Chaibasa, the police arrested both of them.

Prashant Bose's arrest caused an earthquake in the Naxalite organization

After Prashant Bose's arrest, there was an earthquake in the Naxalite organization. In protest against the arrest of both the top Naxalites, the Naxalite organizations protested and challenged the police administration by carrying out dozens of Naxalite incidents.

Prayag Manjhi was camping in Parasnath for 2 years

After the arrest of Prashant Bose, the command of the Naxalite organization was handed over to Prayag Manjhi alias Vivek Da, a Naxalite with a reward of Rs 1 crore. Prayag Manjhi Da alias Vivek Da, a resident of Dal Budha village of Tundi in Dhanbad district, was in charge of the entire Naxalite organization.

Prayag Manjhi alias Vivek reached Parasnath in June 2023

The responsibility of Parasnath mountain area of Giridih was also on Prayag Manjhi alias Vivek Da. After taking over the command of Parasnath, Prayag Manjhi alias Vivek Da reached Parasnath mountain in June 2023. Here he got busy in strengthening the organization by meeting with many big leaders of the Naxalite organization.

He had a say in Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha

There was a reward of one crore on Prayag Manjhi alias Vivek Da alias Phuchna alias Nago Manjhi alias Karan Da, Central Committee member of CPI Maoist organization. He was the most cunning and biggest Naxalite of the Maoist organization. His name was not only in Jharkhand, but also from Bihar, Chhattisgarh to Odisha. This is the reason that after seeing the back of Naxalites breaking in Parasnath, the organization handed over the command of Parasnath to Vivek Da.

Who all lived with Vivek Da?

Many Naxalites with big rewards lived with Prayag Manjhi alias Vivek Da. These mainly included Naxalite Parvez Manjhi alias Anuj Da, Arvind Yadav alias Netaji, hardcore Naxalite Narayan Koda. These people were equipped with AK-47, INSAS and other sophisticated weapons. More than 50 Naxalites including a dozen women were in this squad.

Where was Vivek Da from

Naxalite Prayag Manjhi alias Vivek Da, with a reward of one crore, was a resident of Dalbudha of Tundi in Dhanbad district, but he used to come and go to different areas continuously. Apart from Parasnath, he had hideouts in Chhattisgarh, Jhumra, Bihar and even Bengal. He was working for the organization for years. More than 50 cases are registered against Vivek Da in Giridih district alone.