The banned extremist group, People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), has reemerged in Khunti district, Jharkhand, by attacking a stone crusher plant and demanding Rs 20 lakh in ransom. Armed militants fired shots at the plant in the Dugdugiya area, intimidating workers and issuing an extortion demand. The PLFI cadres handed over a written threat letter, demanding the payment within a stipulated time.
Officials reported that the PLFI members, including zonal member Rajesh Yadav, threatened the workers and warned of consequences if the ransom was not paid. Sub-Divisional Police Officer Varun Rajak, along with police personnel, conducted an inspection of the site and initiated a search operation in the surrounding areas to locate the militants. Security agencies are on high alert following a recent joint press release by PLFI and Bharatiya Jan Mukti Morcha about expanding activities in the region.
The incident has caused fear and tension among stone crusher workers, local traders, and residents in the area. Concerns have been raised about the deteriorating law and order situation and the resurgence of extortion activities by extremist groups in Khunti district.
