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Bihar Timeline 2018

Date

Incidents

January 2

A CRPF jawan, Ashish Patra (29), was killed during exchange of fire between CPI-Maoist cadres at hills of Chakarbandha near Balthar village under Barachatti Tehsil in Gaya District. CRPF sources said that a search and destroy operation was launched at around midnight on January 1 after receiving intelligence input of some splinter group's movement in the area. Commandos of CoBRA and regular battalion along with civil Police of Gaya and Aurangabad Districts were involved in the operation. Around 3.30pm on January 2, exchange of fire took place between the splinter group and SFs during which Patra received bullet injury in head and later succumbed to his injuries, CRPF sources said.

January 4

SFs recovered belongings from a CPI-Maoist hideout at Madanpur Police Station in Pacharukhiya Jungle of Aurangabad District. During the search operation, three Pithu, two blankets, two ground seats, utensils, uniforms, soap and sweaters recovered by SFs.

January 11

SFs arrested two cadres of CPI-Maoist identified as Mantoo Yadav and his associate Nageshwar Yadav at Govindpur village in Jamui District. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were residents of Govindpur and Fatahpur villages respectively under Chakai Police Station of Jamui District. The Police team raided Mantoo's house while he was asleep and arrested him. Nageshwar was also arrested from Mantoo's house. One 9 mm imported pistol, four live cartridges, one magazine, two mobile phones and two motorcycles were also seized, said Jamui SP, JJ Reddy. Mantoo has five criminal cases lodged with the Chakai Police Station under various sections of the IPC) and the Arms Act, added SP, Reddy.

January 16

CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Chhathu Sada was arrested at Saghran village under Dandari Police Station area in Begusarai District. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre was involved in killing SAP trooper by firing on him at Kusamhot village under Chadpura Police Station area in the District in 2016.

Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Anuj Yadav alias Ramanuj Yadav, who is absconding after setting ablaze a road roller and mobile tower from Mirganj village, under Shakurabad Police Station in Jehanabad District. He demanded 'levy' (ransom money) in the construction of bridge in Murrah village, said Police.

January 17

The District Police foiled an attempt by CPI-Maoist cadres to blow up a vehicle carrying SFs after the seizure of two IEDs from Imamganj region in Gaya District. The two IEDs, each weighing 10 kilograms, were planted under the road leading to Bodhia hills under Salaiya Police Station. CRPF officer, Surendra Das said the Maoists had planted the explosives near Tilakdih village to target the SF personnel. CRPF's Assistant Commandant Sujeet Kumar said the seized explosives were of high quality and enough to cause extensive damage to the Police patrol vehicle. "Both the IEDs were defused by the personnel of the bomb disposal squad in the presence of senior officials of the central paramilitary force," Assistant Commandant Sujeet added.

Begusarai Police arrested four Maoists, who were evading arrest in several cases related to attack on SFs in Begusarai District.

January 18

The Police unearthed two illegal mini-gun factories and seized three automatic pistols and five magazines during an overnight operation in Munger District. Two persons identified as Manoj Yadav and Mohammad Israr, were arrested in this connection. Munger SP, Ashish Bharti said acting on a tip off a Police team conducted a raid at the house of Mohammad Rabbani at Bakarganj village and seized two automatic country-made pistols. Rabbani was wanted in connection with an arms deal case lodged with Batganj Police Station in West Bengal. SP, Bharti said Mohammad Israr and Manoj Yadav were arrested when they had gone to purchase weapons from Rabbani. The Police later arrested Rabbani from his hideout and produced him in the court, which remanded him in judicial custody for 14 days.

Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from Shakurabad Police Station area in Jehanabad District. Police said the Maoist rebel identified as Sheodani Thakur alias Sheodahin Thakur (30) was arrested by the 32nd battalion of SSB Bela Muzaffarpur Bihar and a team of Shakurabad Police Station from his hideout at Ratani village following a specific intelligence input. Sources said that no firearm was recovered from his possession. Thakur was a resident of village Nihalpur, Paras Bigha Police Station in Jehanabad District of Bihar and was an active member of Magadh range of CPI-Maoist.

Three IEDs suspected to be planted by the Maoists were recovered by the 32nd battalion SSB from a sugarcane field near Sonoalsubba village in Suppi Block under Majorganj Police Station in Sitamarhi District.

January 24

Two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Ravindra Yadav and Musharu Yadav were awarded life sentence by a Court in Munger District. They were convicted for the Kareli village massacre, which took place on July 02, 2011. The court acquitted three other accused identified as Dhirendra Yadav, Rakesh Yadav and Rajram Yadav due to lack of evidence. Kareli village was attacked by a group of around 80 armed CPI-Maoist cadres, who shot dead six villagers and abducted nearly a dozen others.

January 28

A joint team of CRPF and District Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Lato alias Shanti Soren from her house at Mahengaro village under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District. She was associated with 'zonal commander 'of CPI-Maoist, Sindhu Koda for the last three years. She had come to her residence on the occasion of a local festival. Police recovered Naxal literature, a rucksack and other incriminating objects from her.

January 29

The Centre is to allocate special yearly funds to 35 different Districts across seven States in India, including six Districts in Bihar, that are worst affected by LWE. The funds would be allocated under SCA for three consecutive financial years starting from 2017-2018. Aurangabad, Gaya, Jamui, Muzaffarpur, Banka and Nawada Districts in Bihar would get funds under the scheme. Jharkhand has maximum number of 16 highly LWE-affected Districts while Chhattisgarh has eight, Odisha two and Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana one each to be covered under the scheme. The UMHA would allocate INR 285.7 million to each of the 35 Districts annually for carrying out public-oriented development works on projects and proposals after getting them approved from UMHA. A letter was received on January 25, regarding formation of the approval committee headed by Special Secretary Rank Officer of MHA, who monitors CPI-Maoist activities across India, said State Home Department official. The committee would approve District-level projects following which funds would be allocated for carrying out construction works. DLC headed by DM, SP and DFO will come with proposals to be further looked into by a SLC headed by Chief Secretary. Finally, it will be submitted before UMHA's committee for approval. Bihar will have to come up fast with development projects and proposals as under this scheme, if any District fails to pick up the annual fund, it will lapse and won't be adjusted in the next financial year. If officials of the six Bihar Districts show proper interest and act fast, the scenario in these Maoist-hit Districts will change, added State Home Department official.

January 30

A joint team of the CRPF's CoBRA and District Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Sonali Soren from her residence at Sukul Bathan village under Chakai Police Station area in Jamui District. She visited her residence in connection with a tribal festival. Sonali Soren was an active member of the CPI-Maoist women squad and she was absconding. The Police recovered Naxal literature from her residence.

February 1

CPI-Maoist cadres attacked the base camp of a private construction company and set ablaze poclain hydraulic machine on Dobh-Dhangai road under Barachatti Police Station area in Gaya District. A large number of CPI-Maoist cadres attacked the base camp of a private construction company engaged in construction of bridge over Harha River on Dobh-Dhangai road and took all labourers in their custody. They (Maoists) set ablaze the poclain machine of the company and also vandalised its property. They managed to escape from the spot after the incident and raids were being carried out to arrest them, said Police. "Eight people had been taken into custody for interrogation," Police said and added that investigation was on to ascertain which outfit of the Naxalites was responsible for the attack.

February 4

Bihar Police arrested Eight CPI-Maoist cadres, including one 'commander' of CPI-Maoist, from three different places in Gaya District. In the first incident, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Shankar Dayal, Sanjay Reddy, Siddhesh Kumar, Gopal Prasad of Padumachchak village and Dilip Ravidas of the Mohanpur village, associated with RCC, is a splinter group of the former MCC now CPI-Maoist, were arrested by Barachatti Police. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres have confessed of their involvement in set ablaze of poclain hydraulic machine on Dobh-Dhangai road under Barachatti Police Station area in Gaya District on February 1. The Police recovered two pieces of detonator, five gelatin, one kilo phosphorus, sutar, Aadhaar card, mobile and globes. These five Maoists were produced in court and sent to jail. In the second incident, STF arrested two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as CPI-Maoist commander Sunil Yadav and his partner Dhananjay Ravidas in Gaya District. The duo have admitted of their involvement in burning of set ablaze of poclain hydraulic machine on the Harrah river and also in Amas and Gurua, said Barachatti Police Chief, Chetnanand Jha and CRPF Inspector, Ajay Kumar Sahu.In the third incident, Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Shrikant Manjhi, who is absconding for the last 11 years from Jarlahi village, said Mohanpur Police Station In-Charge, Neeraj Kumar.

February11

A joint team of CRPF and District Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre identified as from Sanjay Hansda from Hasikol forest in Jamui District. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is an associate of 'area commander' of CPI-Maoist, Siddhu Koda. He was involved in demanding levy (ransom money) from private companies and accused in various cases of loot, kidnapping and murder registered at various Police Stations in the District. He is also wanted by Jharkhand Police, said SP, Jagannath Reddy

February 16

The CoBRA Battalion of the CRPF and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire deep inside forest at Barsuddi village under Barachatti Police Station in Gaya District. CRPF teams were dispatched after receiving information of around 40 CPI-Maoist cadres lead by Maoist leader Alok alias Gulshan, who carries a reward of INR 500,000 on his head. During search, few cell phones, umbrella, back packs were recovered by the CRPF from the encounter site. The number of injured Maoists is not known yet but lot of blood stains were spotted at the site of encounter, said Gaya SSP, Garima Mallik.

February 18

Bihar Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Pachu Pujhar at Pipra-Tillha village under Belhar Police Station area in Banka District of Bihar. The Police arrested the CPI-Maoist cadre after information was received that the Pachu is going to come to his village Pipra Tillha. There are many criminal cases registered in different Police Stations in the district against him, said Police Deputy Inspector, Vinod Kumar Gupta.

February 21

CPI-Maoist cadres killed a civilian, identified as Dinesh Yadav, Head Master (In charge) of Naveen Primary School at Charkapathar under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District. He was native of Takhar village in the District. The CPI-Maoist cadres were annoyed over his role in surrender of an area commander of CPI-Maoist, said Police.

February 22

A joint team of the NCB, Gaya Police and State Environment and Forest Department destroyed poppy crop spread over eight acres of Government land in the Barachatti Police Station area in Gaya District. The illegal crop was believed to have been sown by CPI-Maoist cadres for revenue generation purpose. Opium obtained from poppy fetches high price in illegal markets. The cultivation was done in virtually inaccessible areas of the CPI-Maoist affected Barachatti Police Station area, said Police.

March 2

Two civilians, identified as Madan Koda (35) and Pramod Koda (32), were killed by CPI-Maoist cadres at a High School in Pacheshwari village under Barhet Police Station of Jamui District of Bihar. A group of about 40 armed CPI-Maoist cadres surrounded the high school and called out the names of three men from a single family. The CPI-Maoist cadres shot dead Madan Koda on the spot and abducted his younger brother, Pramod Koda, whose dead body was found at a nearby field a few hours later. Ranjit Koda, another sibling of the two victims, was also wanted by the CPI-Maoist cadres, but managed to flee. All the three brothers were labeled as Police Informers. CPI-Maoist cadres came from their hiding place in the Bhimband forests. They threatened the villagers not to share any information about their activities with Police and also asked the villagers to return to their homes in Kumartari village, said Jamui SP JJ Reddy. The incident prompted the villagers to first take shelter under the open sky in the Ratneshwar hills. But the District Administration later asked them to live in some vacant rooms at the High School in Pacheshwari village, added SP Reddy.

March 9

A CRPF jawan was injured in an exchange of fire between CRPF personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres in the hilly terrain of Kajra in the Lakhisarai District. The CPI-Maoist cadres fired at CRPF personnel engaged in a combing operation between Ghogharghati and Rajghat Pol under Kajra Police Station area in the District. The operation lasted for 30 minutes and CPI-Maoist cadres escaped from the spot. The injured CRPF jawan is admitted in the Hospital, said Police.

March 18

The ED has attached movable and immovable properties, valued at INR 6.8 million, of two top CPI-Maoist leaders, brothers Pradumn Sharma aka Kundanji and Pramod Sharma aka Prabhakarji. The agency attached the properties of the Sharma brothers under PMLA following more than 67 FIRs against them. Pradumn is in-Charge of Magadh zone of Special Area Committee of Bihar-Jharkhand while Pramod is the 'Secretary' of Banawar Sub-Area Zonal Committee of the CPI-Maoist. During investigation, the ED said it has identified proceeds of crime of more than Rs 2 crore which has been laundered in several bank accounts and invested in immovable assets held in the name of family members of Pradumn and Pramod. "Out of the total amount, properties valued at Rs 68 lakh have been attached," an ED official said.

Giving details an ED official said, "We have attached immovable properties worth INR 67, 16,134 of Pramod and his family. Of these one plot worth INR 117,169 is in the name of Pramod, a house worth INR 3,547,800, six plots worth INR 2,662,090 in the name of his wife Shanti Devi, one plot worth INR 389,575 in the name of his sons Barun and Tarun." A motor cycle worth INR 72,793 registered in the name of Barun has also been attached along with the available balance in the accounts of Pramod, his wife, and son, the official said, adding, some Chennai-based steel companies have facilitated INR 2.5 million to Pramod for the admission of his daughter Puja Kumari into a prominent medical college. "Puja used to fly by flight frequently. Even for recording her statement at ED office, she travelled by flight," the officials said. Further, ED has gathered information that INR 4 million have been deposited in cash in several bank accounts, INR 6.7 million invested in purchase of immovable properties and construction of house and INR 2 million spent towards coaching of his sons and daughter. As per ED information, Pradumn has laundered his illegal wealth with the help of certain contractors and businessman. The ED has gathered that several contractors are collecting 'levy' and laundering on his behalf and they are also being investigated.

March 19

The cases against CPI-Maoist 'sub-zonal commander' Anil Ram are likely to be handed over to the NIA to probe terror funding. Anil, along with Dilip Ram and Sunil Kumar Rai, were arrested from Shri Ganesh Dutt Nagar in Muzaffarpur District on March 17. Sources said it would be the first case for the NIA to probe against any Maoist in Bihar from the angle of terror funding. Anil carried a reward of INR 50,000 announced by the Bihar Government on his head. The STF team also seized INR 893,000 collected as 'levy', detonators, banned literatures, receipts, sale deeds of flats, plots and documents of two trucks purchased by Anil. STF sources said Anil was active in Muzaffarpur and Vaishali Districts. More than 40 cases of violence, extortion, murder and other heinous crimes are lodged against Anil and his associates. He was booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

March 20

Four CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested by the District Police for extorting traders in different parts of Muzaffarpur District. The arrested Maoist cadres were identified as Muzaffarpur-Vaishali 'sub-zonal commander' of the CPI-Maoist, Anil Ram, Kamlesh Bhagat, Dilip Ram and Sunil Ram. Zonal IG of Police Sunil Kumar said the Police officers minutely watched their activities and caught hold of them while they were staying in a rented house in Muzaffarpur. He added they were involved in unlawful activities, changing their names apparently to dodge neighbours and Police officers. The Police first arrested Anil Ram, said to be the 'sub-zonal commander', and later arrested his three accomplices by conducting raids at possible hideouts. Anil has divulged vital clues on rebel activities and spelt out 22 names of Maoist thinktanks active in north Bihar to spread organisational network. The Police team carried out a raid at Kamlesh Bhagat's house in Baroraj village and recovered a carbine, a rifle, three country-made rifles, arms and ammunition. Police also carried a raid at a rented house of Anil in Bhagwanpur locality and recovered one carbine, five detonators and six cartridges. The Police also seized INR 890,000 in denomination of INR 500 notes, receipt of 'levy' collection, seven mobiles and rebel literature. They have confessed to their involvement in forking out money in the name of 'levy' from bus operators and brick kiln owners. All the arrested Maoists have been sent to the terrorist cell at Khudiram Bose Memorial Central Jail.

March 23

CoBRA Battalion of the CRPF personnel and District Police have busted a CPI-Maoist hideout and recovered electric detonators, black uniforms and other incriminating objects from Salaiya near Pananwa Tarh hillock under Bhadwar Police Station area in Gaya District. CPI-Maoist cadres were planning to attack SFs by using explosives, said Surendra Das, CPRF Commandant at Salaiya camp.

April 4

Bihar Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre and recovered large number detonators and gelatin sticks in Karpoori Nagar locality near Ektara village under Govindpur Police Station area in Nawada District. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be ascertained.

April 7

A CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Rakesh Marandi was arrested from Kerwataro village under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District. He was arrested from his hideout at the village following specific intelligence input. The Police recovered one hand grenade and detonator each, live cartridges and Naxal literature were also recovered from him. Rakesh was native of Rajadumar village, said Police.

April 27

Police have claimed that three cadres of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Prem Rai, Manoj Khaira and Nakul Modi, surrendered in Banka, following the arrest of CPI-Maoist area 'sub zonal commander' of Banka-Belhar, identified as Suresh Marandi with arms and ammunition from his native village, Pilua, under Chandan Police Station in Banka District. According to SP, Chandan Kushwaha, Suresh was interrogated after arrest, which led to the recovery of a SLR, 120 rounds of SLR cartridges, two empty SLR magazines, three magazine chargers, hand grenades and other items.

May 1

A joint team of SSB and District Police recovered IED, a rifle and other incriminating materials after neutralizing a CPI-Maoist dump at Delkahwa hillock under Tandwa Police Station area in the Aurangabad District. SFs recovered IED, rifle, codex wire, three uniforms and other incriminating materials were recovered from the hideout following specific intelligence input. CPI-Maoist cadres escaped from the spot after they got inkling of Police raid, ASP, operation, Rajesh Kumar, said.

May 2

CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Ram Chandra Mahto alias Neta ji, who was wanted in more than dozen criminal cases, was arrested from Bathauli village under Veerpur Police Station limits in Begusarai District. He was wanted in various cases, including murder, extortion and other criminal cases and absconding since 2011.

May 19

A CPI-Maoist leader has been arrested during a Police raid from Aurangabad District. Acting on a tip-off, a special Police team arrested the self-styled 'commander' of the CPI-Maoist near a brick kiln in the District, SP, Satya Prakash said. "We received information that around a dozen Maoists have gathered in the area for a meeting. Three special teams were immediately constituted to carry out the raid. One of the teams managed to arrest the self-styled commander," SP, Satya Prakash said, adding that the other rebels escaped into a nearby forest. The arrested Maoist leader has been identified as Sarju Ram, a resident of Banahi village in Pouthu Police Station area of the district, the SP said, adding, Ram, a history-sheeter, has several criminal cases filed against him in Goh and Bandeya Police Stations. A country-made carbine, a modifier, two live cartridges and INR 880 in cash were recovered from the Ram's possession.

May 25

SFs arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Subodh Kumar Singh in Bhojpur Colony under Kankarbagh Police Station area in Patna District. The Police team from Jharkhand along with Patna Police arrested Subodh from his rented house, where he was living for the treatment of his fractured spine.

CPI-Maoist cadres have set ablaze six trucks after pouring kerosene oil at Beldariya village in Lakhisarai District. Around 25-30 armed CPI-Maoist cadres have poured kerosene on the trucks before torching them. They have also raised slogans and escaped into the forest.

May 26

Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Jaimangal Ram from his hideout at Garhwa Garhiya village in Sheohar District, after a specific intelligence input. He was involved in various unlawful activities and was absconding since long, said Police.

May 31

Bihar Police rescued four workers of a private company from the captivity of the CPI-Maoist cadres in Paisara forest area in Munger District. The Police forces carried out combing operation in the forest area of Paisara hillock to rescue abducted civilians. Around 50 cadres of CPI-Maoist attacked the work site of company and set ablaze company's four Poclain machines, two Hyva trucks and a motorcycle near Kharagpur Lake under Haveli Kharagpur Police Station area in Munger District on May 30, said SP, Gaurav Mangala.

June 1

Bihar Police arrested CPI-Maoist imposters identified as Anil Das alias Sunil, carrying reward of INR 25,000 on his head, Sudhir Das alias Gautam, Navin Kumar, Arvind Kumar and Pankaj Kumar from separate hideouts in Gaya District. All the five arrested Maoist imposters were demanding extortion from construction companies in Gaya, Nawada, Nalanda and Aurangabad Districts. Police recovered five mobile phones; two motorcycles and Naxal literature were recovered from them.

Around 30 CPI-Maoist cadres have killed a civilian identified as Reet Lal Yadav (65) at Khelari village under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District. The CPI-Maoist cadres first opened fire in the air and then asked the family members of Reet Lal Yadav to wake up and come out of their house. CPI-Maoist women cadres shot dead Reet Lal in front of his family members. Police recovered Naxal literature and posters branding Reet Lal as 'Police Informer', said Police official.

June 2

Bihar Police arrested CPI-Maoist 'zonal commander' identified as Dilip Sahni from Maoist hideouts at Saraiya in Muzaffarpur District. Dilip gathered with others at the spot to chalk out a major operation in the area close to the border of Vaishali and Muzaffarpur Districts. He was given command of the organisation after the arrest of its senior leader, Musafir Sahni, from Muzaffarpur in May, 2017. The Police recovered a cache of weapons, a diary containing details of levy collected from contractors and other professionals, Naxal literature and a number of levy collection pamphlets were seized from the Maoist hideout. He is wanted in over a dozen incidents related to Naxal violence in north Bihar, said Police.

June 6

Bihar Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Naresh Ram alias Naveen from Beni village under Tandwa Police Station area in Aurangabad District. Police conducted the raid after a tip off, leading to arrest of Maoist cadre Naresh Ram. He was wanted since long in connection with several cases pending against him and being interrogated in connection with cases relating to disruptive activities engineered by CPI-Maoist in Aurangabad and its adjoining Districts, said Police.

Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.

 

 

 

 

 
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