West Singhbhum
Jharkhand Man Killed by Tractor After Confronting Illegal Sand Mining Operation
Nov 08, 2025 12:50 am CST
A 30-year-old man in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district was fatally run over by a tractor after confronting its driver about illegal sand mining activities. The incident, which resulted in the driver's arrest and local protests, highlights ongoing concerns about illegal resource extraction in the region.
Jharkhand Health Crisis: 5 Thalassemia Children Test HIV-Positive After Blood Transfusions, Officials Suspended
Oct 26, 2025 07:30 pm CST
Five children with thalassemia in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district tested HIV-positive following blood transfusions, prompting Chief Minister Hemant Soren to suspend the district Civil Surgeon and other officials. The state government has formed an investigative medical team and announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to each affected family along with covering all treatment costs.
CRPF Head Constable Succumbs to Injuries After IED Blast During Anti-Maoist Operation in Jharkhand
Oct 11, 2025 04:21 pm CST
A 45-year-old CRPF Head Constable from Assam has died after being critically injured by a pressure IED during counter-insurgency operations against Maoists in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. The incident occurred during a security operation in the Babudera-Samta axis, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by paramilitary forces in Maoist-affected regions.
CoBRA Jawan Sandeep Kumar Dies From Snakebite During Anti-Naxal Operation in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum
Oct 01, 2025 01:09 pm CST
A tragic incident occurred in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district where Sandeep Kumar, a jawan from the 209 CoBRA battalion, lost his life due to a snakebite while conducting an operation against Left Wing Extremists in Nurdha jungle. Despite being rushed to a hospital, Kumar succumbed during treatment, as confirmed by state police headquarters.