RANCHI: CPI-Maoist top leader Chamrada was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SF). The encounter took place inside the Relaparal forest of the Kolhan Reserve Forest Division which falls under the jurisdiction of the Goilkera Police Station. However, the police reported that they were unable to recover Chamrada's body.

Other Maoists managed to escape with the bodies of those killed during the encounter on September 27. It was later confirmed that the person killed in the Kolhan Forest Division on CPI-Maoist's 19th Foundation Day was Chamrada. This confirmation came through revolutionary songs sung by female Maoists who also featured Chamrada's picture as part of their tribute.