In the wake of rising naxal incident across Jharkhand that witnessed alarming proliferation even during lockdown period; Jharkhand Police has decided to strengthen its intelligence gathering network.
The Special Branch of Jharkhand Police solely dedicated for intelligence gathering and anti-naxal operation has decided to set-up its units at divisional level in five districts namely Bokaro, Hazaribagh, East Singhbhum, Palamu and Dhanbad.
Accordingly office will be set-up at Bermo (Bokaro), Barhi (Hazaribagh), Ghatsila (East Singhbhum), Chhatarpur (Palamu) and Baghmara in Dhanbad district.
In the letter issued by ADG (Special Branch) RK Mallick that The Pioneer accessed it has been said that in the recent days the State police has encountered problem in gathering intelligence inputs from the vast geographical area of these district.
Accordingly, Special Branch decided to set-up office which will be headed by a senior official of Special Branch.
As per the order issued Bermo unit will be responsible for intelligence gathering in Jaridih, Kasmar, Peparwar, Nawadih, Bermo, Chandrapura, Dugdha, Mahuatand, Kathara, Lalpania among others whereas Barhi unit will cover areas falling under Barhi and Bishnupur police subdivision.
Similarly, Ghatsila unit will cover Galudih, Ghatsila, Gurabandha, Maubhandar, Dhalbhumgadh, Chakulia, Bahragora, Musabani, Dumaria, Jadugoda among others.
Chhatarpur unit will cover all areas falling under Chhatarpur and Hussainabad police subdivision whereas Baghmara will focus upon Katras, Raniganj, Tetulmari, Barora, Mahuda, Madhuban, Baghmara, Topchanchi, Hariharpur, Nirsa, Chirkunda, Govindpur, Tundi among others.