Incidents and Statements involving CPI-Maoist: 2014

January 1

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Koraput District of Odisha

BSF personnel and a group of Maoists exchanged fire in Biriguda forest under Boipariguda Police Station limits in Koraput District, Odisha.

Simdega District of Jharkhand

SFs unearthed a full-fledged gun-manufacturing unit run by the CPI-Maoist cadres deep in the forests of Simdega District, Jharkhand.

Gaya District of Bihar

CPI-Maoist cadres killed two villagers near Moraina Pahari under Banke Bazar Police Station area of Gaya District, Bihar.

East Champaran District of Bihar

Security Forces arrested two hardcore Maoist cadres along with arms and explosives from a hideout at Gurania village in East Champaran District, Bihar.

Ranchi District of Jharkhand

Three hardcore CPI-Maoist cadres and one of their arms suppliers was arrested in a joint Police and CRPF raid at Kolad forest under Namkum Police Station area of Ranchi District, Jharkhand.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Assistant Constable Rup Singh Thakur (35) was allegedly abducted and killed by CPI-Maoist cadres in Matda village of Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Koraput District of Odisha

BSF and Narayanpatna Police personnel unearthed a CPI-Maoist dump in the Siriguda forest area of Koraput District of Odisha.

Latehar District of Jharkhand

The CRPF has launched a civic action programme in Latehar District of Jharkhand with the objective of effectively combating and countering LWE and to bridge the gap between villagers and security personnel.

Andhra Pradesh

The NTSZC of CPI-Maoist has given a call for bandh in Telangana Region expressing apprehensions over the death of Telangana Praja Front president Akula Bhoomaiah in a road accident in the city a few days ago.

Aurangabad District of Bihar

A self-styled CPI-Maoist 'area commander', identified as Sanjay Ram, was arrested during a Police raid at Khaira village, adjacent to a thermal power site of NTPC subsidiary, Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Company Ltd, of Aurangabad District of Bihar.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Tulsi Ram Pujari, carrying a cash reward of INR 5,000 on his head, was arrested in forests near a village under Jangla Police Station area in Bijapur District, Chhattisgarh.

Jamui District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist cadre was shot dead in an encounter with SFs at Pathakchak village under Sikandara Police Station in Jamui District, Bihar.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Malkangiri District Police of Odisha have sought additional central forces following the recent spurt in Maoist activities in the District.

Bihar Police claim that two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed in the encounter at Pathakchak village under Sikandara Police Station in Jamui District of Bihar.

Kannur Range (Kerala), IG, Suresh Raj Purohit, who recently took over 'Thunderbolt', the anti-CPI-Maoist operations in the State, by the 'special commando force', said it was beyond any doubt that there was a meticulously woven Maoist network in the jungle zones of the State.

A 45-year-old man, who was brutally murdered by unidentified persons at Simanijor along Dumka-Rampurhat road in Dumka District of Jharkhand in the night of January 5, has now been identified as a CPI-Maoist cadre involved in last year's killing of former Pakur SP Amarjit Balihar and five other Policemen.

CPI-Maoist cadres put up posters in Kutul village, Abujhmad area of Narayanpur District, Chhattisgarh, prodding its residents to protest against alleged attempts of CRPF personnel and SPOs to outrage the modesty of a teenaged girl during a search operation last week.

The CPI-Maoist cadres killed a contractor, identified as Sarat Subudhi, and injured another person, identified as Upendra Pandu, after branding them as 'police informers' at Balipeta village in Koraput District of Odisha.

Odisha Government at a meeting of the Unified Command, presided over by Chief Secretary J K Mohapatra, has decided to improve road connectivity in southern districts of the State to take on the Maoists, who have been targeting civilians in certain pockets of these areas.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said Naxalism in the State would end within five years.

In order to boost the morale of the State Police personnel serving in Maoist-infested areas, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik assured the State Government would give the Police personnel due recognition in shape of career advancement and other benefits.

Gondia District Police of Maharashtra took a RFO into custody for supplying materials to the CPI-Maoist from a rest house at Navegaon Bandh area in Gondia District.

A 'sub zonal' commander and three other cadres of JPC were arrested in Palamu District of Jharkhand and remanded in judicial custody on January 8.

CPI-Maoist suffered a major blow when the secretary of the DKSZC Gumudavelli Venkatakrishna Prasad alias Gudsa Usendi, who was considered a member of the party's top think tank, surrendered before the Police. Prasad and his wife Raji gave themselves up reportedly on health grounds to the anti-Maoist SIB of the Andhra Pradesh Police.

A man and his son were killed inside a hut at Bagam village under Narayanpatna block in Koraput District, Odisha.

Security Forces seized weapons from a hideout of CPI-Maoist in Nawra village under Nauhatta Police Station area in Rohtas District of Bihar.

Identifying the CPI-Maoist activities in Odisha as the single 'major challenge' for State Police, DGP Prakash Mishra asked the senior officers to act tough against the offenders.

The CPI-Maoist cadres killed a villager in Jaguguda, 20 km from Bandhugaon Police Station limits of Koraput District, Odisha.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asked the Police to intensify anti-CPI-Maoist operations in eight Districts of the State.

A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed during an exchange of fire between the Maoists and BSF personnel in Ralegada panchayat area under Paparmetla Police Station, a cut off area of Balimela reservoir bordering Andhra Pradesh, in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Nine more Maoists, including two with bounties on their head, were arrested in separate operations by the State Police in Narayanpur District, Chhattisgarh.

A key CPI-Maoist 'commander' Rupjee alias Sobhrai Potai surrendered at a BSF camp in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Condemning the surrender of State Committee member of DKSZC GVK Prasad alias Gudsa Usendi alias Sukhdev, the CPI-Maoist said that the "renegade spokesperson" has left the party without discussion and "concocting stories" of his differences with the party.

A cadre of the CPI-Maoist, Ramesh Munda, was killed and another, Lalmohan Munda, was arrested in an encounter with SFs at Lobed village in Adki block in Khunti District of Jharkhand.

A group of CPI-Moist cadres set ablaze two vehicles belonging to a road construction company under Konch Police Station area in Gaya District of Bihar.

A 35-year-old man, believed to be a SPO of Chhattisgarh Police, was stabbed to death by suspected militia members of the CPI-Moist during a cockfighting event near Kommanapalli village in Dummugudem mandal in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh.

In the Dumaria Police Station area of Gaya District, Bihar, Manohar Bhuyian, alleged to be a cadre of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested by the police during the ongoing anti-Maoist operation.

A CPI-Moist cadre, identified as Hemla Baksu (35), was arrested from a forest under Jangla Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh during a joint search operation.

Three Maoist couriers, including a village headman, were arrested from Raipur District of Chhattisgarh while they were allegedly carrying ammunition for Maoists.

A Jharkhand Sangharsh Janmukti Morcha cadre Naresh Ganjhu, who was involved in the January 14 attack at a Central Coalfields Limited colliery in Latehar District of Jharkhand was arrested during a raid at Chetar village in Chandwa Police Station area of the District.

SF personnel arrested two persons from a forest in Kotagarh Police Station area in Kandhamal District of Odisha bordering Rayagada District following an encounter with the cadres of CPI-Maoist.

SFs personnel recovered an IED that had been planted on a road in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, who have allegedly been handling urban operations of the outfit, were arrested from Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Two junior-level cadres of the CPI-Maoist surrendered themselves to the District Police in Narayanpur District, Chhattisgarh.

A cache of arms and ammunition was recovered after a prolonged exchange of fire between SF personnel and CPI-Maoist cadre in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Three days after the arrest of three CPI-Maoist couriers, Chhattisgarh Police claimed to have narrowed down on a massive urban network of CPI-Maoists with the arrest of a businessman who was allegedly engaged in arranging supplies of ammunitions, electronic gadgets and also working as a mediator between industrial groups and Maoists.

Gumla District Police of Jharkhand arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from Baghima village in the same District.

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres fired at an MI-17 IAF chopper at Chintagufa in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh in the afternoon of carrying an Inspector-General of CRPF. At least three bullets hit the chopper while it was landing at Chintagufa, but nobody, including CRPF IG H S Sidhu based in Chhattisgarh, was injured.

CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on a Police patrol party in the Shiv Mandir hills near Bijepaar Armed Outpost (AOP) under Salekasa Police Station in Gondia District of Maharashtra but they fled after security forces retaliated, a senior police official said. However, nobody was injured in the exchange of fire.

Senior leader of the CPI-Maoist G.V.K. Prasad alias Gudsa Usendi has said that a combination of reasons, ranging from 'ideological' differences to health concerns, compelled him to leave the party.

Armed CPI-Maoist cadres killed a man and his wife in Rangkala village in Jamui District of Bihar.

Two troopers of CoBRA battalion were injured following a gun battle with CPI-Maoist cadres who had opened fire in the jungles of Chintagufa Police Station in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh while the SFs were on search operation.

Huge quantity of arms and ammunition were sized from Bhanupratappur area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on the instance of Maoist couriers who were arrested by Raipur Police.

Surrendered CPI-Maoist leader Gumudavelli Venkatakrishna Prasad alias Gudsa Usendi feels the time has come for the CPI-Maoist to reshape its strategies and course of action failing which the party will continue to suffer reverses.

Four IEDs were recovered in a Gomia forest in Bokaro District of Jharkhand during a joint operation.

Two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed and a cache of arms was seized following a prolonged encounter between the SFs and the insurgents in the forests of Gudabeda and Nichebeda villages under the Koyalibeda Police Station limits Kanker District, Chhattisgarh.

Around 70 hand grenades and 25 live pipe bombs were recovered in a joint operation launched by CRPF and Bihar Police in Munger and Jamui Districts.

The Patna city Police of Bihar arrested a CPI-Maoist operative, identified as Mantu Paswan, when he came to meet his outfit's self-styled zonal commander in Patna Medical College and Hospital.

In a decision set to cause a flutter among Maharashtra Government officials, especially those working in the state's western parts, the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court ruled that employees who never worked in tribal or Naxal affected areas should be posted there at least once during the course of their service.

SFs arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre after a gunfight with Maoists near Todka village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Two days before the Republic Day, the CPI-Maoist announced its presence in Burdwan District of West Bengal by issuing an "open letter" calling upon the people to join them in overthrowing the Indian state through an armed struggle.

Two staff of a school, run by a private organisation have been kidnapped by CPI-Maoist cadres in Koraput District of Odisha.

CPI-Maoist leader and Spokesperson of 'Dandakaranya special zonal committee' GVK Prasad alias Gudsa Usendi has identified the attackers who carried out the Darbha massacre on May 25, 2013, killing the top Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh.

Four Government workers including three panchayat (local self government institution) level staff and a PMRDF were taken hostage by CPI-Maoist cadres from Nakania village in Pirtand block in Giridih District of Jharkhand.

CPI-Maoist cadres torched three trucks in Gumla District of Jharkhand for not paying the levy demanded by them.

CPI-Maoist cadres killed two persons, identified as Deba Sodi and Erma Banjarni of Silakota village under Padia Police Station area in Malkangiri District of Odisha suspecting them as Police informers.

Four CPI-Maoist cadres, including a self-styled military company member who was allegedly involved in the Tadmetla (Dantewada District) incident in which 76 troopers were killed and carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head, were arrested after a prolonged gun battle in the forests between Kaika and Ghumra under Bijapur Police Station limits of Bijapur District, Chhattisgarh.

In the search operation that began on January 26 to rescue four abducted persons, one CRPF trooper died and 11 others suffered injuries when CPI-Maoist cadres triggered over 12 IEDs explosions in Pirtand block of Giridih District, Jharkhand.

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said in Thiruvananthapuram that the State Government will deal with the CPI-Maoist threat strongly.

Chhattisgarh Police paraded suspected CPI-Maoist cadre Badri Gawde, who claimed to have facilitated meetings between Delhi University Professor Nandini Sundar and other Maoists, before the media in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Six Maoists, involved in several incidents of crimes, were arrested during a joint search operation in Narayanpur District, Chhattisgarh.

CPI-Maoist cadres killed two villagers at Kishtapur in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.

A former Salwa Judum leader, identified as Bodhiram Machhi (55), was killed by Maoists in Bijapur District, Chhattisgarh.

Twenty armed cadres of the CPI-Maoist accompanied by 50 militia members triggered blasts at two coffee pulping units and a godown of the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation's coffee pulping yard at Chapagedda in GK Veedhi mandal in Visakhapatnam District.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh while attending the inaugural function of 'Dronachary Bhavan' at Jungle Warfare College in Raipur, Chhattisgarh said the State would eventually win the war of jungle and added that Maoist violence and terror in Bastar region would soon come to an end as it ended in Surguja District of the State.

Two CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested and a cache of ammunition was recovered from them under Mardapal Police Station limits of Kondagaon District, Chhattisgarh.

Scared of being forced to undergo abortion, a two-month pregnant woman Maoist and her husband surrendered before Police in Rajnandgaon District, Chhattisgarh.

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Dharmendra Yadav, was arrested from Pichhulia village of Aurangabad District, Bihar. The Maoist was wanted in connection with a landmine blast near Navinagar area in December 2013 in which eight Policemen were killed.

A senior CPI-Maoist leader, Anup Roy, was arrested by the Special Task Force of the Kolkata Police from the Sealdah area of Kolkata District, West Bengal.

A contractor, identified as Samarendra Bisoi alias Tinku (28), was arrested on the charges of supplying explosives to CPI-Maoist by Kalimela Police in Malkangiri District, Odisha.

A villager, identified as Manendra belonging to Uttar Pradesh, was killed by CPI-Maoist cadres, on the charges of being a 'police informer,' near Nareli Ghat village of Dantewada District, Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh Police has claimed to have choked the main supply chain of weapons, medicines and other kinds of aid to Maoists operating from their stronghold in Bastar region of the State.

A CPI-Maoist cadre was arrested with cache of explosives from Palamau District headquarters, Jharkhand.

Kanker SP, Rajendra Das, informed that a joint team of BSF and District Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Balduram Gawde (30), near Metabodli village in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

A Maoist, identified as Chain Singh Gond (40), a resident of Lohari, was arrested near the jungles of Lohari village of Kanker District, Chhattisgarh.

A Maoist, identified as Madkam Bodma, was arrested during a search operation under Bhairamgarh Police Station in Bijapur District, Chhattisgarh.

The two abducted school teachers were rescued and four persons of a criminal gang which had resorted to the abduction in the name of CPI-Maoist cadres for extortion and ransom were arrested in Koraput District, Odisha.

The Hassan Police of Karnataka conducted combing operations in villages of Sakleshpur taluk with platoons of the ANF.

Naxal Special Duty wing of the Dharmapuri District Police in Tamil Nadu seized 332 gelatine sticks and 600 electric detonators from the house of a farmer in Thonnaiyankottai near Karimangalam in Dharmapuri District.

Police claimed to have arrested a senior CPI-Maoist leader close to central committee member Ramakrishna and who is allegedly involved in several attacks, including last year's ambush on a BSF convoy in which four personnel were killed.

Jharkhand Police arrested five CPI-Maoist cadres, including three women, and a top cadre from the Saranda forest area (Jharkhand) along Odisha-Jharkhand border.

Suspected members of the CPI-Maoist set ablaze a generator, transmission equipment and other apparatus at a cell phone tower of a private cellular company, at Pedaarlagudem in Dummugudem mandal in Khammam District, Andhra Pradesh.

Police and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged gun fire near Kadhaikhodra village in Kanker District, Chhattisgarh.

A 36-year-old man, identified as Shivshankar Kavde, who allegedly worked as a Maoist courier, was arrested from Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh and a cache of ammunitions was recovered from him.

Giridih District of Jharkhand

A group of CPI-Maoist cadres killed a JVM-P leader, identified as Kapildev Yadav (35), in Giridih District of Jharkhand.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

West Singhbhum District Police of Jharkhand arrested two hardcore CPI-Maoist cadres.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

A pregnant CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Anita, alias Limbu Bodra, was arrested near Chakradharpur railway station in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Jharkhand

Jharkhand DGP, Rajiv Kumar, described the Maoists as the biggest internal security threat to the country, however also warned the Maoists that the SFs would leave no stone unturned to tackle them.

Ramgarh District of Jharkhand 

15 to 20 CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze vehicles in Ramgarh District of Jharkhand. 

Kandhamal District of Odisha

A school student, missing for the past one month, is suspected to have been abducted in the CPI-Maoist-hit Kandhamal District, Police said.

Munger District of Bihar

One CPI-Maoist cadre was injured and nine Maoists, including the injured cadre, were arrested as Police destroyed a Maoist training camp at Kandani village in Munger District of Bihar.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

SFs recovered two local guns, called 'bharmar', 53 rounds of ammunition and an IED weighing 5 kilograms after an encounter with CPI-Maoist cadres in the Chintagufa-Bheji area of Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

Malkangiri District of Odisha  

A tribal activist of an NGO, identified as Sadanand Hantal (25), was killed by CPI-Maoist cadres in the cut-off area of Balimela reservoir in Malkangiri District of Odisha.  

Medak District of Andhra Pradesh

A CPI-Maoist cadre, Seetha Narasimhulu alias Johny Salam alias Janardhan, native of Damlonipally village in Kondapaka mandal in Medak District of Andhra Pradesh, surrendered before the Police in the District headquarters.

Koraput District of Odisha

Two landmines, one gun, medicines, two swords, banners and wires of Maoists were seized from Gumudaput jungle of Koraput District of Odisha during joint combing operation by personnel of BSF and Bandhugaon Police Station.

Gumla District of Jharkhand

CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze four bauxite-laden trucks near Sudikona village under Bishunpur Police Station in Gumla District of Jharkhand.

West Bengal

Two CPI-Maoist cadres surrendered before West Bengal Police along with their arms in an unspecified location.

Bastar District of Chhattisgarh

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Mukka Mandavi and Ayata, were arrested from a forested pocket of Dharba Police Station in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh.

Jharkhand

CPI-Maoist called for a complete Jharkhand bandh to press for the release of Maoist prisoners who have completed their terms. 

Giridih District of Jharkhand

The 24-hour bandh call given by CPI-Maoist crippled normal life mostly in rural areas of Bermo (Bokaro District) and Giridih District of Jharkhand. 

Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, two from Prakasam District and one from neighbouring Chhattisgarh State, surrendered before the Police in Ongole in Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh due to ailment besides being disillusioned by the extremist movement.

Munger District of Bihar

An Army booklet, which contains all the necessary and detailed information about how to make Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), was recovered by Police during an anti-CPI-Maoist operation carried out in the forest of Haveli Kharagpur in Munger District of Bihar.

Muzaffarpur District of Bihar

Around 50 CPI-Maoist cadres attacked the camp of a road construction firm at Mohanpur Misroliya village under Sakra Police Station limits of Muzaffarpur District of Bihar.

East Champaran District of Bihar

A self-styled ‘commander’ of CPI-Maoist, identified as Naresh Paswan, was arrested from Kadhautia Bazar under Shikarganj Police Station area in East Champaran District of Bihar.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Three CPI-Maoist cadres of National Park Supply Dalam (armed squad) were killed in a joint operation by Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh Police near Bada Kakler village under Pharasgad Police Station in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Gumla District of Jharkhand

The CRPF battalion stationed in Gumla District of Jharkhand organized a ‘civic action plan’ programme at Silam village of Raidih block.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

CRPF Deputy Commandant Nihil Alam and Constable Rajiv Rawat were killed and ten others suffered serious injuries when Maoists triggered a blast and fired at a team of security personnel near Bhejji in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

CPI-Maoist cadres triggered an explosion inside an abandoned house at Kadrukhuta village in Nawadih block of Bokaro District, Jharkhand.

Around 30 CPI-Maoist cadres attacked the camp office of a private road and bridge Construction Company of Shashi Kumar Singh, leader of ruling Janata Dal-United, at Phulwar village under Banjariya Police Station in East Champaran District of Bihar.

Chhattisgarh Police have arrested five CPI-Maoist conduits, part of an urban network, from their native places under Bhansi Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Evidence of CPI-Maoist presence in Kerala was established following the recovery of a pair of uniform allegedly being worn by CPI-Maoist cadres in Wayanad District, Kerala.

Referring to LWE-affected Districts in the State, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur said that a total of 10 Districts are hit by "red-sponsored terrorism" which has hampered development in these areas.

CRPF recovered acid bulbs, chargers, megaphones and around 1680 bullets of .22mm rifle from a CPI-Maoist hideout during a search operation in Gaya District of Bihar.

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Milap alias Nilap alias Nilam (28), was arrested during a search operation conducted in the forests of Durgkondal in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

CRPF troopers recovered four IEDs weighing 3 kilogram each from Barwadih area in Latehar District of Jharkhand.

Two landmines planted by CPI-Maoist were recovered during combing operation by the personnel of the CRPF from Nishikhal jungle under Tikiri Police Station limits in Rayagada District, Odisha.

Two landmines planted by CPI-Maoist on a road passing through Muraliguda Forest under Motu Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha were unearthed by personnel of BSF.

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Bachandeo Yadav, who was involved in the killing of the then Munger SP K C Surendra Babu was arrested from Banka forest (Banka District of Bihar), by a joint team of CRPF and Bihar Police.

371 Policemen (including Central Armed Police Force and State Police) died in Naxal violence since 2011, according to the Union Ministry for Home Affairs.

Karnataka Home Minister K.J. George said that the Government was giving priority to recruiting Police personnel in the State.

On talks with the CPI-Maoist, George said the Government was ready to talk to the Maoists if they wished to join the mainstream.

Chhattisgarh Government said that 43 people, who were part of the urban network of the CPI-Maoist, were arrested in the State during past five years.

After simultaneous CPI-Maoist led hunger strikes by 1,100-1,500 prisoners across central and District jails in Palamu, Hazaribagh and Garhwa Districts last week, the Jharkhand Sentence Review Board has recommended the release of 53 lifers who have completed 14 years.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Advisor T.K.A. Nair visited the CPI-Maoist infested pockets in Chhattisgarh and praised the efforts taken by the State Government to deal with the Maoists.

Three residents of Nelnar, about 40 km from the District headquarters of Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh, have been killed in an incident which the family and other villagers say is a fake encounter, an allegation rubbished by the Police, who called the three as CPI-Maoist cadres.

The Bihar Police arrested a CPI-Maoist leader Ram Pravesh Baitha alias Satish, allegedly in charge of Bihar operations, along with Pravesh Mishra, an alleged arms supplier to the Maoists.

An unidentified CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces in the forest between Tamodi and Madpal villages under the Mirtur Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh during a search operation.

Chhattisgarh Police arrested three more alleged Maoist conduits, identified as Dashrath Mandavi, Rajkumar Mandavi and Laxman Mandavi and seized cash and ammunition from them in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

SFs exchanged fire with OMP cadres at Merikote reserve forest in Ganjam District of Odisha during a combing operation.

A CoBRA trooper of 204 Battalion was injured in an encounter between SFs and Maoists in the forests under the Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

An engineer, Pankaj Kumar, who was abducted by suspected cadres of CPI-Maoist near Bundu in Khunti District of Jharkhand, was set free.

The joint team of CRPF and Police made a recovery of arms and ammunition during a combing operation in the forest of Nalraja temple along the Karmnasha river under Pannuganj Police Station in Sonebhadra District of Uttar Pradesh.

SFs seized 3,400 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, used for making IEDs and explosives along with detonators during an anti-Naxal operation in Bihar's Rohtas District.

Twenty one militia members of the CPI-Maoist, including a woman, surrendered before the Vishakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh, SP Vikram Jeet Duggal following the arrest of five militia 'commanders' from the Agency area during a combine operation.

Two landmines weighing 20 kilograms and 15 kilograms each and three SBML guns were recovered in an anti-CPI-Maoist operation in the Nishikal area of Rayagada District, Odisha.

Seven CPI-Maoist cadres were killed in an encounter with Maharashtra Police near Alitola village in Gadchiroli District.

A CPI-Maoist leader, identified as Bhagat Jaade (27) and his wife, Vanoja alias Tejo Netam (21), surrendered before Police in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.

The Bokaro District Police of Jharkhand and CRPF troopers, led by officer-in charge of Mahuataard Police Station, Manilal Rana, arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Ganga Ram Manjhi alias Surendra Tuddu.

SFs recovered an IED weighing 25 kilogram during an anti-CPI-Maoist operation in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Three persons, identified as Mangal Khan Vardhe, Md. Laddu and Nandlal Mandal, accused of supplying arms to CPI-Maoist were arrested in Munger District of Bihar.

Naxals in India have close links with Maoist organizations in the Philippines, Turkey and a few other countries and possibility of their front outfits getting foreign funds cannot be ruled out, the Central Government said.

CPI-Maoist cadres killed a man, identified as Lalsu Dasru Kumoti (65), at Manewara village in Etapalli tehsil of Gadchiroli District, Maharashtra.

A self-styled 'central zone area commander' of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Ram Raj Yadav alias Punjabi, was arrested from Imamganj Police Station area in Gaya District of Bihar.

An alleged CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as W Jainta Singh alias Dilip alias Lakapa, a resident of Imphal (Manipur), was arrested from Raxual area bordering Nepal in East Champaran District of Bihar.

One Maoist, identified as Damba Mallick alias Raju (42), a cadre of the Odisha Maobadi Party, was arrested by CRPF from Krupagadi village in Ganjam District of Odisha.

A man was killed by a stray bullet during a five-hour encounter between CPI-Maoist and Police in Gaya District of Bihar. The fighting erupted after nearly 100 CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a Police Station near Grand Trunk Road in Gaya District.

A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an encounter with SFs under Dhaudai Police Station limits of Abhujmar region in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

A cache of explosives and Maoist-related material was recovered during a search operation from the forest of Jakke and Kumurkatta villages under Khadgaon Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh State Police and CRPF destroyed 'memorials' built by Naxals and seized explosives during a joint operation in Bijapur District.

CPI-Maoist Malkangiri Division of Odisha appealed to the people of the District to boycott the upcoming General Elections protesting the Government's apathy towards the region.

Maharashtra Police succeeded in reducing the effects of Naxalism in Gadchiroli, Gondia and Chandrapur Districts of the State, said Governor K Sankaranarayanan.

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Sukhdeyi (48), head of the Kongera CPI-Maoist Janatana Sarkar and a wanted woman cadre who carried a reward of INR 5,000 on her head and Dasu Ram Salaam (24), a member of the Daula Local Operation Squad, were arrested from Maraskol forest area under Dhaudai Police Station limits of Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

A wanted CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Mate Bai, a member of the Chema Jan Militia who carried a reward of INR 5,000 on her head was arrested from his residence in Maalnar village under Mardapal Police Station limits of Kondagaon District, Chhattisgarh.

CPI-Maoist cadres killed an elected sarpanch of Balapam panchayat under Chintapalli mandal in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh for contesting the elections against their order.

A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed and many were injured in an encounter in the forests of Gumla District of Jharkhand.

The UMHA has recommended to the EC that polls in 33 Districts with Naxal-strongholds, be conducted in the first phase itself to facilitate maximum possible deployment of SFs.

The UMHA Sushilkumar Shinde said in Kozhikode District of Kerala that incidents of CPI-Maoist perpetrated violence have come down in the country in the past one to two years.

A squad member of the Korukonda 'area committee' of the CPI- Maoist and five militia members of the party surrendered before Visakha Rural Police in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Over 63 percent polling booths in Ranchi District of Jharkhand have been identified as 'hypersensitive' during a pre-poll security assessment conducted by the Ranchi District Police.

OMP 'chief', Sabyasachi Panda was injured in Ganjam District of Odisha on February 15. The revelation came with the arrest of three female OMP cadres.

Five Policemen, including a Police Sub-Inspector, were killed and three others injured in a CPI-Maoist ambush in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

A CPI-Maoist 'sub-zonal commander' was killed in Garwah District of Jharkhand. The body of Kameshwar Singh alias Brajesh ji (35) was found from a forest under Chiniya Police Station area of the District.

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres shot dead two men in Simdega District of Jharkhand.

Chhattisgarh Police arrested another Naxal conduit, identified as Shatrughan Manilal Vaishnav alias Bhola Doctor (40), from Raipur who was providing medical aid to the LWEs as a registered medical practitioner.

A band of CPI-Maoist cadres killed a villager, identified as Channu Madavi in Kuthegaon village in Dhanora sub-division in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.

SFs defused IEDs weighing 50 kg during an anti-Naxal operation in Rayagada District of Odisha.

CPI-Maoists attacked a Police outpost in Hedri village in Etapalli tehsil in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. They threw hand-grenades and opened fire at the newly established outpost.

Two cadres of the CPI-Maoist, including one carrying a reward on his head, were arrested in the forests of Burji in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

A sum of INR 2.9 million, ammunition and electronic gadgets were recovered from Maoist hideouts in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Two suspected CPI-Maoist cadres were killed during an encounter with SFs inside the forest under the Pottangi Police Station area of Koraput District of Odisha.

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sanjay Bhuiyan, member of Roshanji-squad, was arrested with arms and ammunition from Rangai village in Palamu District of Jharkhand.

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Ramchand (20) and Sampat, were arrested from the forests of Mardapal Police Station limits in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh during an area domination operation.

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Vijay Modi alias Vijay Burnwal, was arrested from near the Jharkhand-Bihar border under Bhalwaghati Police Station in Giridih District of Jharkhand.

Police arrested two women CPI-Maoist cadres, Hita Kendruka and Sangita Mandangiri, during a combing operation in Chintaguda forest under Koraput District of Odisha.

A woman CPI-Maoist cadre, Deva Padiami alias Sandhya (30), surrendered in Malkangiri District. Sandhya is the wife of Andhra Odisha Border State Zonal Committee chief strategist Anil Kumar, who was recently arrested in Koraput District of Odisha. Sandhya carried a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh on her head.

Kovasi Satyam alias Jagadeesh (25), a member of CPI-Maoist Sabari Area Committee, surrendered before Bhadrachalam ASP N Prakash Reddy in the Khammam town of Khammam District, Andhra Pradesh.

The CPI-Maoist cadres killed an unidentified person at Jorasimar village under Gawa Police Station limits of Giridih District of Jharkhand.

Eighteen militia members of the CPI-Maoist, who were involved in the blasting of coffee pulping units of the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation at Chapagedda in GK Veedhi mandal in Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on January 28, surrendered to Superintendent of Police Vikram Jeet Duggal in Vishakhapatnam.

Palamu District of Jharkhand

Palamu Police of Jharkhand arrested a CPI-Maoist 'sub-zonal commander', identified as Ankit Yadav alias Girender Yadav, and seized arms and ammunition in a joint operation with the CRPF. A pistol and three cartridges were seized from Yadav, who has 13 cases against him and is wanted in Bihar.

East Champaran District of Bihar

The East Champaran District Police of Bihar arrested eight members of Azad Hind Fauj at Delho village under Madhuban Police Station area in the District.

Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh

A Kommu Koya (tribal) dance troupe organiser Patra Mutyam (55), an activist of the CPI-Marxist, was allegedly shot dead by suspected cadres of CPI-Maoist at the remote Tummala village in Chintur mandal of Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Aurangabad District of Bihar

Four CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from different places of Aurangabad District of Bihar. Acting on a tip-off, Police arrested an 'area commander' Devilal Yadav along with his associates, identified as Dularchand Yadav and Madeshwar Yadav, from an area under the Khudwa Police Station.

Aurangabad District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist cadre Jamadar Yadav was arrested from Hikshanbigha under Daudnagar Police Station area of Bihar.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Fifteen SF personnel were killed in a CPI-Maoist ambush in Sukma District of south Chhattisgarh. One civilian, Vikram Nishad, also died in the crossfire, while three were injured.

NS

An internal document prepared by the Central leadership of the CPI-Maoist has asked its cadres to boycott the Lok Sabha elections and specifically names 12 political leaders who are to be targeted along with SFs.

Sambalpur District of Odisha

The CPI-Maoist cadres had an encounter with the SFs in Sukhakani Barhahad forest near Dangteka village of Sambalpur District of Odisha. After the encounter the SFs also neutralised a Maoist camp and recovered various materials.

Chatra District of Jharkhand

Five SFs, including one Police official, three CRPF personnel, and a SPO suffered injuries when an IED was triggered while they were trying to remove it in Chatra District of Jharkhand.

Latehar District of Jharkhand

Two SFs personnel were injured when two teams of security personnel engaged in combing operation at Kuku forest, near Saryu village of Latehar District of Jharkhand fired upon each other on mistaken identity.

Muzaffarpur District of Bihar

CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a petrol pump owned by a BJP, MLA and hurled bombs and opened fire at his residence in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar. Around 15-20 Maoists attacked the petrol pump of Ram Surat Rai in Ahiapur Police Station area, around 10 km from District Headquarters.

Jamui District of Bihar

In a late night strike a group of CPI-Maoist cadres abducted six labourers from Navinagar village in Jamui District of Bihar close to the border of Lakhisarai District.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Wireless communication equipments of the CPI-Maoist were seized during an anti-Maoist operation in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Giridih District of Jharkhand

Five CPI-Maoist cadres have been arrested at different places in Giridih District of Jharkhand and explosives and gelatine sticks were recovered from them.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

An area committee member of the CPI-Maoist Galikonda area committee, Janni Mohana Rao, who carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, surrendered before Visakhapatnam (Rural) Superintendent of Police Vikram Jeet.

Muzaffarpur District of Bihar

The STF of Bihar Police arrested four CPI-Maoist 'commanders' from Gandakdiara in Muzaffarpur District.

Odisha

The Odisha Police said it needs an additional 50 companies of Central Forces for the upcoming general - lower house of Indian Parliament - and State Assembly elections in Odisha and anti-Naxal forces will not to be used for the polls.

Nabarangpur District of Odisha

SFs following a joint two day long operation, busted a CPI-Maoist camp operating in the jungle under the Raighar Police Station in Nabarangpur District of Odisha.

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Police arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Somnath, Manaru Badde and Suben Salam alias Mukhiya, during a search operation near Kondera village under Benur Police Station limits in Narayanpur District.

Bastar District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist couple, identified as Ganga alias Vikas Podyami (25) and his wife Samlo (22), residents of Nelnad region of Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh, allegedly conducting a recce of the movement of SFs ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, was arrested from Parapur village under Lohandiguda Police Station limits of Bastar District.

Sambalpur District of Odisha

A woman CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sancharia Ganju alias Sushama (20) belonging to Ranchi District of Jharkhand, of Saranda 'sub-committee' of Sambalpur-Deogarh-Sundergarh Division surrendered before Sambalpur District Police.

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

Jharkhand Police along with CRPF personnel recovered 44 IEDs at Purnapani village in Jhumra hill of Bokaro District and defused them.

Kandhamal District of Odisha

Four persons involved in supplying explosives, ammunition and medicines to OMP led by Sabyasachi Panda were arrested from Rahaguda forest in Sorada Police Station area of Ganjam District of Odisha bordering Kandhamal District.

Nabarangpur District of Odisha

A secret CPI-Maoist camp operating in forest under Raighar Police Station limits near Chhattisgarh border in Nabarangpur District of Odisha was neutralised by Security Forces following an exchange of fire along with seizure of explosives and arms.

Kandhamal and Ganjam Districts of Odisha

A cache of arms and ammunition belonging to Sabyasachi Panda-led OMP were seized from number of dumps in border areas of Kandhamal and Ganjam Districts of Odisha.

NS

The CPI-Maoist wants the Election Commission of India to legalise the citizens' right to boycott polls.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women, surrendered before Police in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Tamil Nadu

Left-Wing Extremism infested areas in the country are very much under the control of the despite the fact that the CPI-Maoist cadres killed several CRPF men in the recent past, said Senior Security Advisor to the MHA K Vijaykumar.

Bastar District of Chhattisgarh.

The CPI-Maoist cadres burned a JCB machine deployed in road construction work at Nekhavaya village in Kukanar area of Bastar District of Chhattisgarh.

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Four suspected CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Devsingh Wadde, Amru Potai, Dasu Kachlam and Santer Salaam, all aged between 25 and 30 years and active members of Nelnaar-Kohkameta dalam of CPI-Maoist were arrested during a search operation at Edkamar village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

A Maoist carrying reward of INR 5,000 on his head was killed in an encounter with Police in forest area of Gundipur village under Bijapur Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Khunti District of Jharkhand

A squad of the CPI-Maoist opened fire at a social gathering at Khunti District of Jharkhand, 30 km from Ranchi, injuring two villagers, including the younger brother of a SPO and set fire to a jeep.

Jamui District of Bihar

Seven labourers who were abducted by CPI-Maoist cadres from Navinagar in Jamui District of Bihar ten days ago were released.

Rayagada District of Odisha

Fresh anti-poll posters put up by CPI-Maoist cadres have surfaced at Parsali panchayat office of Kalyansingpur block in Rayagada District of Odisha leaving local leaders worried over the peaceful conduct of Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections in the State.

Jamui District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Kedar Yadav, was arrested from a hideout at Khaira under Garhi Bazar locality of Jamui District of Bihar.

Gajapati District Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Kumuta Gamanga under R Udaygiri Police Station limits.

Five CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from a weekly market in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

SFs recovered explosives and wireless sets from a CPI-Maoist hideout in Munger District of Bihar. Launching a major combing and search operation against the Maoists in Barkhi Kanani area of Bhimbandh forest, the SFs recovered over 2,000 electronic detonators, 24 wireless sets, besides uniforms and literature.

The CPI-Maoist has appointed a new 'spokesperson' in Dandakaranya in central India.

At least three Policemen were injured when suspected CPI-Maoist cadres triggered a landmine blast in Khunti District of Jharkhand.

A JAP-3 trooper, Abdul Sattar Roy, was injured in an encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres at Bhumphore village near the bank of Kanahar River under Dhurki Police Station limits of Garwah District of Jharkhand.

Nine suspected Maoists, including four women cadres, were arrested by Security Personnel during an operation in Dalma hill area in Seraikela-Kharswan District of Jharkhand.

A joint team of CRPF and State Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Jagan Tudu from Shiyarbinda village of Belpahari area of West Medinipur in West Bengal and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition.

The security personnel recovered a powerful landmine from Maheshduba village under Ghatsila Sub-Division of East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Bokaro Police and the CRPF troopers were engaged in an encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres at Kanshidih forest area in Jhumra under Gomia Police Station of Bokaro District, Jharkhand.

A CPI-Maoist 'commander', identified as Dhansingh Korram (35) alias Sukhdev, who carried a reward of INR 20,000 on his head, was arrested in Narayanpur District, Chhattisgarh.

CPI-Maoist has issued warning to the Judges in Chhattisgarh saying that that they will face trial in the Jan Adalat (people's court) who award punishment to the tribals "without any evidence or under instructions from the Police."

About 100 CPI-Maoist cadres blew up two mobile towers, exploding powerful bombs, at Manjhauli and Dumaria Bazar villages of Gaya District of Bihar, ahead of BJP Prime Ministerial Candidate Narendra Modi's election rallies.

Train services between Muzaffarpur and Sitamarhi in Bihar were disrupted following a bomb explosion triggered by CPI-Maoist on the railway track.

Four militia members of CPI-Maoist surrendered before Assistant Superintendent of Police of Pader in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

The Union Home Ministry has alerted the Kerala State Police about the possibility of the CPI-Maoist trying to create trouble during the Lok Sabha polls on April 10.

Two BSF personnel were injured when an IED, planted by CPI-Maoist in Malkangiri District of Odisha, exploded.

CPI-Maoist cadres went on the rampage at an iron ore mining point at Kirandul in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh and set 15 trucks and one JCB machine on fire.

A villager was found dead with his throat slit, hours after CPI-Maoist had abducted him and four others from Dhabatar village of Jamui District of Bihar.

Three wagons of a goods train and its engine got derailed after Maoists allegedly ruptured a railway track in Dantewada District, Chhattisgarh.

Maoists dug up roads, felled trees and dropped pamphlets to disrupt traffic in remote areas of Bastar division during a bandh that adversely hit normal life.

High alert was sounded in Patna District of Bihar after two posters of CPI-Maoist were recovered from Punpun railways station in the night of March 28.

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres put up wall posters at Chinamidisileru village in Charla mandal in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh in the early hours of March 30 urging people to boycott the upcoming local body and general elections.

Ganjam District of Odisha has a total of 2,856 booths of which 20 are sensitive due to CPI-Maoist activities and 541 because of political activities and rivalries, said Southern Range DIG Amitabh Thakur.

Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand

Four children were injured in an explosion when they opened a bag containing crude bombs near a stream at Laskari village of Barhi block in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand. The bombs are suspected to have been left behind by CPI-Maoist cadres.

Violent

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Phool Singh (25) and Pareshwar (26), were arrested from Dhaudai Police Station limits of Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Two more Maoists, identified as Sukalu (34) and Ratiram (36), were arrested by a joint contingent of BSF and local Police from Kodapakha forests of Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

Arwal District of Bihar

Naresh Ram, a hardcore Maoist and the prime accused in the Pariyari incident of August 2002 in which three persons were killed, was arrested from Nirakhpur village in Arwal District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

Giridih District of Jharkhand

The Giridih Police in a joint operation with the 7th battalion of CRPF recovered cache of explosives following a raid conducted at a Maoist bunker near Tisro forest under Lokainayanpur Police Station of Giridih District of Jharkhand.

Non-Violent

Maoists entered the forest range office of Lakhanpur in Bargarh District of Odisha and robbed two pistols from the office.

Jhargram Police District of West Bengal

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire at the SDPO of Jhargram Police District of West Bengal. SDPO, Vivek Verma, was returning from work around Belpahari in the same District when bullets were fired at his car.

Violent

Kaimur District of Bihar

Bihar Police arrested a person after 12,000 electronic detonators and 129 kilogram of explosives were recovered from his car on the Grand Trunk Road in Kaimur District of Bihar. 

Non-Violent

Nawada District of Bihar

In a separate incident, Police arrested another person, Satyendra Yadav and seized 75 detonators, gelatin sticks, one pistol and two bullets from his house at Dularpur in Nawada District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

A tiffin bomb weighing 5 kg suspected to be planted by CPI-Maoist cadres to target SFs during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections was found under Bayanar Police Station limits of Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

Malkangiri District of Odisha

CPI-Maoist cadres have killed a tribal youth, identified as Raju Hantala, accusing him of being a Police informer at Ralegada village in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Violent

Balod District of Chhattisgarh

A tiffin bomb weighing 20 kg suspected to be planted by CPI-Maoist cadres to target SFs during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, was found under Daundi Police Station limits of Balod District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

A powerful can-bomb weighing 30 kg planted on a road was recovered from Gundijora village under Jaraikela Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Non-Violent

Latehar District of Jharkhand

Two Samajwadi Party workers were severely beaten up by the CPI-Maoist cadres when they were holding a meeting under Chandua Police Station area in Latehar District of Jharkhand.

Violent

Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh

A bunch of wall-posters, written in the name of CPI-Maoist Venkatapuram ‘area committee’, surfaced near Suraveedu and Vijayapuri colony in Venkatapuram mandal of Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Non-Violent

Jamui District of Bihar

Bihar Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Adhik Yadav, on the charge of trying to plant a landmine under Barhat Police Station limits of Jamui District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

Munger District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Manoj Yadav was arrested from Kharagpur Police Station area of Munger District of Bihar.

Non-Violent  

NS

The Eastern Regional Bureau of the CPI-Maoist has come up with its 'short-term vision' document, appealing to the masses to decide if they want "real democracy" or go ahead with the existing "pseudo-democratic system" by casting their franchise to form the 16th Lok Sabha.

Statement  

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

A 25-kg IED, suspected to have been planted by CPI-Maoist cadres was recovered in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

A detonator and 70 metre wire were also recovered from Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

Sambalpur District of Odisha

SFs and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire at Gudguda forest under Meghapal panchayat of Sambalpur District of Odisha.

Violent

Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh

In a major anti-CPI-Maoist operation conducted along the Andhra-Chhattisgarh border in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh, the CRPF arrested six suspected Maoists and seized over 1,000 booby traps and shrapnel aimed to ambush SFs.

Non-Violent

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Around 80 CPI-Maoist cadres fired on a CRPF camp at Burkapal village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, injuring a trooper.

Violent  

Gaya District of Bihar

SFs recovered 27 powerful landmines under Imamganj Police Station area in Gaya District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

Aurangabad District of Bihar

A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre was arrested from Gamharia village of Aurangabad District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

Sambalpur District of Odisha

Three more companies of CRPF were deployed in Gudguda forests under Meghapal panchayat in Sambalpur District of Odisha following two recent encounters with CPI-Maoist cadres.

Statement

Gaya District of Bihar

CPI-Maoist cadres have ordered the closure of Janata Dal (U) and BJP election offices at Dumaria block headquarters in Gaya District of Bihar.

Statement

Malkangiri District of Odisha

A Police patrol party narrowly survived two bomb blasts triggered by CPI-Maoist cadres in Malkangiri District of Odisha but two cows ended up dying.

Violent

NS

In a statement, Abhay, spokesperson of the CPI-Maoist central committee, said the party was not against peace talks with thef Government. This is the first time in almost four years that the outlawed party is taking the initiative for talks.

Statement

CPI-Maoist has condemned the killing of Sai Reddy, eminent journalist of south Chhattisgarh, who it earlier said was murdered by party cadres on December 6, 2013, for "closely working" with the Police to dislodge the party in south Bastar. In a new press statement issued in question-answer format on April 6, Abhay, 'spokesperson' of the central committee, said a certain decision regarding Sai Reddy was "not passed" to the lower ranks properly, and the resulting misunderstanding between the cadres and the leadership led to the killing.

The Maoists also criticised its cadres for planting IEDs on the body of a CRPF trooper in Latehar District in Jharkhand in 2013.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh  

A CRPF Sub-Inspector - Mahendra Singh Meena - was injured when CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a camp of paramilitary forces in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.  

Violent

At least three CRPF personnel were killed and eight others, including Dhibra Police Station SHO Amar Kumar, were injured in a landmine blast near Baranda Mor under the Dhibra Police Station area in Aurangabad District of Bihar.

Responding to a truce offer by the CPI-Maoist, the Central Government asked the outfit to first withdraw its call for boycott of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections and shun violence to create conditions for peace talks.

Police recovered two cane bombs weighing 20 kg each in Gaya District of Bihar during a search operation.

A group of CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze several road construction equipments worth INR 4 million after attacking a camp of a contractor at Lakhanpur in Bargarh District of Odisha.

SFs and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire during an encounter in Jamui District of Bihar.

SFs recovered a large quantity of explosive materials following an encounter with the Maoists in Mahuar forest region of Nawada District of Bihar.

Six landmines planted by the Maoists in Tandwa area of Gaya Lok Sabha constituency were recovered.

Police recovered a landmine and cache of explosives suspected to be planted by CPI-Maoist cadres from Songupt road under Roopjhar Police Station limits in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh.

The CPI-Maoist called for a boycott of the Lok Sabha polls across the country and also for the assembly elections being held simultaneously in some states.

CPI-Maoist cadres killed a resident of Kothi village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra after labelling him as a Police informer.

Three personnel of the CoBRA unit of the CRPF were killed and three others injured in a CPI-Maoist ambush near Chintagufa village in Sukma District.

Three personnel of 85 battalion of the CRPF were injured when two pressure bombs exploded near Kikler village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Suspected cadres of the CPI-Maoist set ablaze a mobile phone tower of a private telecom company at Gannavaram village in Bhadrachalam mandal in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Police arrested seven persons, including an active cadre of the CPI-Maoist in Chintapalli mandal in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh. The Maoist cadre has been identified as Gabilingi Appa Rao, head of the panchayat committee of the CPI-Maoist of Balapam village in Chintapalli mandal.

Two CRPF troopers were killed and three others were injured when Maoists triggered an explosive, when they were on way to a polling station in Jamui District parliamentary constituency of Bihar.

In Koraput District of Odisha, EVMs of two booths were allegedly snatched away by miscreants but polling was peaceful in Narayanpatna Block of the District.

One Police Constable, identified as Giridhar Atram, was killed and five others were seriously injured when the CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on a Police team in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. The incident took place when a team of Jimalgatta Police Station, was rescuing the polling party of Dambrancha polling booth at around 1 pm, said Gadchiroli Police.

Two SF personnel were injured in a pressure bomb blast carried out by CPI-Maoist in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The blast occurred when a joint Road Opening Party of CRPF and District force was on an operation for sanitising the area for the movement of polling party returning to their fold after voting in Dubaiguda forest of Awapalli region.

About two dozen armed CPI-Maoist cadres wearing olive green outfit looted two Walkie Talkie sets, one each from the driver and guard of a coal laden goods train bearing the number 7414 at Satbahni railway station under Mughalsarai railway division.

Three members of a radical music group, Kabir Kala Manch, who were arrested in April, 2013 for their alleged role in supporting and funding LWE activities in Maharashtra, will continue to remain in jail, with the Bombay High Court rejecting their bail pleas.

Preliminary Police investigations reveal the blast at Ketunar on April 11 targeting polling officials was triggered about 200 metre away from the road and 50 to 60 guerrillas were involved. The blast at Ketunar had left a four-foot deep crater indicating use of over 50 kilogram of explosives.

CPI-Maoist struck twice in an hour, killing 14 people, including seven polling officials and five CRPF personnel, as they blew up a bus and an ambulance in Bijapur and Bastar Districts.

The CPI-Maoist has tendered a public apology for casualty of seven persons of a polling party at Bijapur on April 12, saying its PLGA fighters mistook those travelling in the bus as Security Forces.

A CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Purna Huluka was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces in Koraput District of Odisha.

CPI-Maoist cadres blew off a part of the railway track minutes before New Delhi-bound Garib Rath was to arrive on Howrah-Patna main rail route in Lakhisarai District. An engine of a goods train that was parked on the same track was damaged in the explosion.

A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces in Nuapada Districts of Odisha.

Chhattisgarh State Intelligence Bureau has received inputs about CPI-Maoist cadre movement in large number in parts of Mahasamund, Kanker and Rajnandgaon areas that goes to poll on April 17 indicating another attack in the offing.

The female CPI-Maoist cadre killed in an exchange of fire with SF personnel inside Sunabeda sanctuary in Nuapada District on April 14 was identified as Jayanti, an armed cadre of Mainpur-Nuapada 'divisional committee' of the CPI-Maoist.

The CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a BSF camp and triggered an explosion at Bhejangiwada under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District. A group of 60 to 70 heavily-armed Maoists surrounded the camp and fired from different directions.

Police arrested a Maoist cadre, identified as Ramu Manjhi, son of Budhan Manjhi, from Telaiya village under Bishnugarh Police Station of Hazaribagh District.

In a press release issued by the CPI-Maoist warned the people of West Bengal, polling personnel and journalists, not to travel in vehicles of paramilitary or Police personnel

Bhawnathpur Police of Garwah District unearthed a mini-gun factory and arrested two persons in this connection at Sikiyalewa village under Arsalli Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) of the District.

At least three bombs were recovered from a forest in Jharkhand's Ramgarh District. According to the Police, the bombs were found in a forest near the national highway connecting Ranchi to Patna in the Kuju area of the District.

Two tiffin bombs, suspected to be planted by CPI-Maoist cadres to target Security Forces and polling parties during Lok Sabha elections, were found in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

The Maoists blew up a bridge near Padnatand village in Giridih District, a day ahead of the polling for six Lok Sabha seats from the State.

Police also found five landmines from Ambatar village in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand.

The CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a stretch of railway track between Dania Railway Station in Bokaro of Jharkhand and Jageshwar Station of Bihar under South Eastern Railway in Bokaro District disrupting train services.

Two Maoists, carrying reward of INR 5,000 each on their head, were arrested from Narayanpur District.

Even though polls in 'core' CPI-Maoist areas in the country are over, intelligence inputs have warned of the possibility of 'spectacular attacks' in areas under 'mild' Maoist influence that go to polls on April 17. Intelligence agencies have spotted movement of Maoist cadres from 'core' Maoist areas to 'non-core' areas, suggesting that the Maoists would try to take advantage of the thinly spread-out force and its lack of alertness in what are being seen as 'soft' areas.

Three CRPF troopers and a civilian were injured in a landmine blast triggered by CPI-Maoist cadres under Gomia Police Station limits of Bokaro District.

The Maoists carried out IED explosions in two locations of Giridih District. In the first incident, the Maoists triggered two IEDS about 300 metres away from Harladih CRPF camp under Kukhra Police Station limits. In a separate incident, the Maoists triggered seven IEDs near Gamhariya village under Pirtand Police Station area.

A polling booth had to be relocated in Kasiabeda area in Ghatsila Sub-Division of East Singhbhum District on suspicion that a landmine was planted near the original venue by Maoists to disrupt parliamentary elections.

Polling was disrupted at a booth in Gadih High School under Sonua Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District after a high intensity bomb was recovered from the site.

In a joint operation, the CRPF and the Bihar Police arrested six CPI-Maoist cadres in East Champaran District.

Though there was peaceful re-polling in 15 booths in CPI-Maoist-hit Chitrakonda Assembly seat in Malkangiri District of Odisha, however no votes were cast in eight polling stations mostly due to Maoist fear.

Barring an odd incident of exchange of fire between CPI-Maoist cadres and the Security Forces in Mohla Manpur in Rajnandgaon District, polling in second phase of elections in Chhattisgarh (fifth phase of the general election) remained by and large peaceful.

Two gelatin sticks fitted with detonators were recovered from a main road, about six km from the venue of TMC chairperson and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's rally at Suri in Birbhum District.

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, including a self-styled zonal commander, were arrested from Chaudi village under Daudnagar Police Station area in Aurangabad District.

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Babulal Sao, was arrested with INR 79,500 at Ranka in Garhwa District. District SP Sudhir Kumar Jha said the cash, extorted from a contractor, was to be handed over to a sub-zonal commander'.

Four IEDs were recovered from an unused polling centre at Kasiabeda in East Singhbhum District.

Three minor boys were allegedly killed by a group of LWEs in Bero block of Ranchi District.

A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre was arrested by the STF from Buxar and levy money of INR 63,000 recovered from him. The IG added that Paswan told his interrogators he was 'secretary', 'Sone Vindhyachal Zonal Committee.'

East Singhbhum District Police recovered an eight kilogram live can bomb from Baghpathar village under Ghatshila Police Station area of Jharkhand.

A special Police team arrested a CPI-Maoist squad member, an armed militia member, and three militia members in two separate incidents in Visakhapatnam District in Andhra Pradesh.

CPI-Maoist cadres killed one of their former comrades, Vitha Kulmethe (41) at Jimulgatta weekly market in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.

An Ultra Left outfit killed the site-in-charge of a road construction company at Peeding village near LWE-affected Saranda forest range in West Singhbhum District in Jharkhand.

CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a state-run Bojhayat middle school in Jamui District of Bihar. Jamui Superintendent of Police Jitendra Rana said a group of armed Maoists used "cylinder bombs" to blast the school building.

A group of over 50 Maoists set ablaze vehicles deployed for construction work on Dechlipetha-Jimalgatta road near Dechlipetha village in Jimalgatta subdivision of Gadchiroli District, Maharashtra.

Two suspected CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested by Police during a search operation in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

CPI-Maoist cadres operating in Nuapada District of Odisha had given a call for Nuapada bandh. Releasing a Press note, the 'spokesperson' of the Nuapada Divisional Committee stated that the Maoists are observing Nuapada bandh in protest against the recent killing of a woman Maoist cadre by the Police in Sunabeda.

A CPI-Maoist leader wanted in several cases of murder was arrested from Gadopur in Arwal District of Bihar.

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres killed a 30-year-old tribal man, identified as Nupa Shiva, at Angarigudem, a tribal settlement under Karakagudem Police Station limits in Pinapaka mandal of Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh.

A 30-year-old Government School contract teacher, identified as Ranveer Salame, was killed by CPI-Maoist cadres at a weekly market in Teregaon village of Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Three Maoist leaders were arrested with arms and ammunition from Shahpur village of Palamau District in Jharkhand.

Security personnel arrested two women cadres of CPI-Maoist from Dumasil village of Narayanpatna block in Koraput District of Odisha.

BSF personnel seized three SBML guns, explosives and food materials from a cave in Kedupari forest near Maidalpur village of Papadahandi block in Nabarangpur District of Odisha.

Eight persons, including five Police personnel, two election officials and one cleaner were killed and 10 others injured when CPI-Maoist cadres exploded a landmine targetting a poll bus near Sarsa village under Shikaripara Police Station of Dumka District soon after voting for the Lok Sabha elections ended.

Maoists set ablaze four bikes and an SUV parked at a businessman's house in Latehar District of Jharkhand.

Police arrested an 'area commander' and two Maoist cadres and found one 3.3 rifle and 77 cartridges which were hidden in a wheat barn at Karsou under Chainpur Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said the CPI-Maoist cadres were taking advantage of the inter-State border with West Bengal and slipping into the neighbouring State after carrying out attacks.

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Kalmu Jaggu (22), was arrested at Duwalipara forest under Gangaloor Police Station limits of Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Combing operations were intensified in Tamil Nadu forests to flush out CPI-Maoist cadres after a four-member armed squad threatened a Police Constable in Kerala with dire consequences if officials of three southern states tried to prevent their activities in tribal areas.

A 20-year-old CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

An unidentified youth was killed by CPI-Maoist cadres under Hariharganj Police Station limits of Palamu District of Jharkhand. The Maoists suspected the youth to be a 'Police informer'.

A Brick kiln owner, Annu Gupta (55), was killed by suspected Naxals under Gaghra Police Station limits of Gumla District of Jharkhand.

Over 100 Maoists set ablaze two earthmovers worth INR 15 million at a stone crushing unit under Hunterganj Police Station limits of Chatra District of Jharkhand.

An exchange of fire took place between the Police and the CPI-Maoist cadres near Chintaguppa village in Dummugudem mandal in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Chintur Police of Andhra Pradesh arrested four Maoist militia members, including two militia 'commanders', in the forest area near Bandirevu village, Mr Reddy said. Maoist posters were recovered from their possession.

CPI-Maoist cadres killed two civilians in Mathili of Malkangiri District of Odisha.

A Maoist involved in several cases of violence, including murders, was arrested within Narayanpatna Police Station limits of Koraput District of Odisha.

The CPI-Maoist cadres axed a Police trooper, identified as Lalsu Pungati and then shot him dead from close range in a weekly market in Gyrapatti village in Korchi tehsil of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.

The Bhadrachalam sub-divisional police claim to have arrested CPI-Maoist affiliated Janatana Sarkar (people's government) Kistaram area vice-president Sodi Vaga alias Deva alias Kursam Narsaiah of Sukma District of Chhattisgarh in the Burugupadu forest area on the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border.

The Bihar Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre allegedly planning to disrupt Lok Sabha elections in Muzaffarpur District in Bihar.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Death toll increases to three in the April 27 incident as Police confirms that three villagers were killed by CPI-Maoist cadres under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Manguram was arrested by a joint team of Security Personnel near Kodapakha base camp of Paramilitary forces in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Lakhisarai District of Bihar

The CPI-Maoist blew up the high school building at Narotampur in Lakhisarai District of Bihar.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A 'commander' of the CPI-Maoist carrying a reward of INR 200,000 surrendered in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist cadres killed a person, identified as Sariyam Podiya, (25), at Palamdagu village under Polampalli Police Station area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Marri Dasu, a CPI-Maoist 'militia' from Annavaram area of Garimanda village under Boodaralla area surrendered before ASP Vishal Gunni at Narsipatnam in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Ranchi District of Jharkhand

Police arrested a CPI-Maoist 'area commander' Soma Munda (45), wanted in numerous cases, from Rahe area in Ranchi District of Jharkhand.

Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh

CPI-Maoist cadres reached Anjampalli polling station in Khammam District bordering Chhattisgarh and detonated three powerful explosions outside the polling station.

Jharkhand

Jharkhand DGP Rajeev Kumar recommended to Chief Minister Hemant Soren for the suspension and departmental proceeding against Dumka SP Nirmal Mishra over the Maoist ambush in which two polling officials, five Security Force (SFs) personnel and a cleaner of the bus were killed.

Kerala

The CPI-Maoist and CPI-ML-Naxalbari have merged and the new party will retain the name of CPI-Maoist.

Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

13 CPI-Maoist cadres who were allegedly involved in the attack on villagers of Saagulu at Lakkavaram in Chintapalli mandal (administrative unit) on February 19, 2013 in which three persons were killed, surrendered before Visakhapatnam SP Vikram Jeet Duggal at Narsipatnam in Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Dumka District of Jharkhand

Four tribals, including a woman, were arrested in connection with the April 24 Dumka landmine blast.

Koraput District of Odisha

Eight CPI-Maoist militias from Narayanpatna block in Koraput District of Odisha surrendered before Police.

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

A huge cache of arms, ammunition and electronic gadgets were recovered after a prolonged exchange of fire between security personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres at Bodra hills under Khadgaon Police Station limits of Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Koraput District of Odisha

Explosive materials were seized by BSF personnel from secret dumps of CPI-Maoist in Lamtaput block of Koraput District in south Odisha.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist cadres killed two persons including a Sarpanch in two separate incidents in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Nayagarh district of Odisha

Security operations against CPI-Maoist cadres are being carried out for the past four days with the support of Nayagarh District Police, especially in Harbhanga Police Station area in Odisha.

Dumka District in Jharkhand  

Two CPI-Maoist cadres allegedly involved in the killing of Pakur SP Amarjit Balihar and four others in Pakur District in July 2, 2013, were arrested from Kathikund Police Station area of Dumka District in Jharkhand.  

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Two CPI-Maoist action team members along with two dalam members and six members of local militia were arrested by the District Police from a place between Pedabayulu and Paderu in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh and thwarted their plan to disrupt the elections to be held on May 7.

Almora District of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Police arrested four alleged CPI-Maoist supporters for threatening villagers not to vote in Almora District of Uttarakhand.

Bargarh District of Odisha

A Sub-Inspector of Police, identified as Gaisilat M Kisko, was critically injured in a gun battle that took place between CPI-Maoist cadres and SOG personnel in a forest area near Mohanpalli under Jharbandh Police Station limits in Bargarh District of Odisha.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

An anti-CPI-Maoist operation was conducted in Saranda forests in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand amid reports that a Maoist group had sneaked into the sal reserve.

Vaishali District of Bihar

Four powerful IEDs planted close to a polling station at Government Middle School at Hussaina Raghav village in Vaishali District where polling is scheduled on May 12, were recovered by Bihar Police.

Andhra Pradesh

Addressing a press conference Andhra Pradesh DGP B. Prasada Rao said a close watch was being maintained on Maoists as the Maoists had called upon people to boycott polls.

East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

A dumper engaged in a government enterprise was set ablaze by CPI-Maoist cadres at Musaboni in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. Over a dozen Maoists arrived at the Bakra pool area and set ablaze the dumper belonging to the Uranium Corporation of India Limited.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

A group of persons, suspected to be CPI-Maoist militia, set ablaze two EVMs and partially burnt a vehicle allotted for the polling staff at Palakajeedi village polling station in Koyyuru mandal in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh. Around 20 to 30 people raided the polling station around 2 pm and took away the EVMs and set them on fire and also set on fire the Route Officer’s vehicle.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A villager was seriously injured when a pressure bomb laid by CPI-Maoist cadres exploded in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. The bomb exploded when the victim, Churan Lal, was going to work in a field in Kurri village under Korar Police Station limits.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

SFs found a 15 kg claymore mine in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. The incident occurred when CRPF personnel along with State Police were out on a patrol in Karampada-Jambaiburu and Kiriburu forests of the District.

Koraput District of Odisha

BSF personnel seized a cache of explosives during a combing operation at Kusumput forest under Narayanpatna Police Station limits in Koraput District.

Maharashtra/Delhi

Maharashtra Police arrested a Delhi University Assistant Professor for his alleged links with CPI-Maoist after questioning him more than four times in the last six months.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A woman CPI-Maoist cadre was arrested from a forested patch of Udanpur village under Koyalibeda Police Station in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Koraput District of Odisha

A group of CPI-Maoist cares attacked Tolo Goluru village under Pottangi Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha and set ablaze four motorcycles and a tractor. Four persons, including the sarpanch are missing after the attack.

Koraput District of Odisha

A woman Maoist surrendered in Koraput District of Odisha. The woman Maoist identified as Jambo Mandingi alias Walsi (25) of Rajengipadar village under Narayanpatna Police limits was carrying INR 200,000 reward on her head. 

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra 

Seven C-60 anti-CPI-Maoist Police Commandos were killed and two critically injured when Maoists blew up a Police vehicle under Chamorshi division of Gadchiroli District, Maharashtra. 

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist 'divisional committee member', identified as Darbari (26) was killed in an exchange of fire with a joint squad of District Reserve Police Force and STF who had gone on a search operation in the forests of Korobeda in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

A 312 bore gun, a 12 bore gun, live cartridges of 12 bore gun, detonators, wire, a camera flash, a walkie-talkie and commodities of daily use were recovered from the Maoists following an encounter in forests of Rengabeda village under Dhaudai Police Station in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

A self-styled ‘area commander’ of CPI-Maoist, identified as Sanjay Bodra alias Tata alias Birsa Bodra, was arrested with arms and ammunition from Nathi Bazar (market) area under Karaikela Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Koraput District of Odisha

CPI-Maoist cadres have killed two local tribal leaders, identified as Taudu Pateli, a former sarpanch and Baladaboi Simalu of Talagoluru village under Pottangi Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha alleging them to be Police informers.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

SFs recovered arms and ammunitions from Kuntia forest area under Sonua Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

Maharashtra Police claimed that there was no lapse in the SOP on the part of the anti-Naxal squad or the Gadchiroli Police in the May 11 incident where seven C-60 Commandos were killed in a landmine attack by CPI-Maoist cadres in Murmuri forest area under Chamorshi tehsil of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.

Koraput District of Odisha

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Purna Huluka alias Khatru was shot dead in an exchange of fire with DVF personnel in Narayanpatna in Koraput District of Odisha.

Bastar District of Chhattisgarh

Thirteen bogies and two engines of a freight train derailed and fell from a bridge in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh after suspected CPI-Maoist cadres removed fishplates from the tracks on Vishakhapatnam-Kirandul route.

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

SFs killed a CPI-Maoist cadre and arrested another cadre following a gun battle in the dense hilly track of Ghotiyakanhar under Aundhi Police Station in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh. 

Munger District of Bihar

Police busted three illegal mini-gun units in Munger District of Bihar, stated to be run by the CPI-Maoist, and arrested a relative of a jailed Maoist.

Maharashtra

Investigating agencies probing Delhi University Assistant Professor G N Saibaba, who was arrested on May 9, for his alleged CPI-Maoist links, have reportedly extracted some e-mails and information from his computer that suggests he recruited at least one more student from JNU as a “professional revolutionary” to work in Chhattisgarh. The student who is described as “Goswami” in Saibaba’s correspondence with his close confidantes was once a member of Democratic Students’ Union, a students’ organisation in JNU. “We arrested Saibaba after procuring a non-bailable warrant against him. A chargesheet has been filed in the case where he has been named as an accused,” IGP Ravindra Kadam, anti-Maoist operations, Maharashtra Police, said.

New Delhi

The top leadership of the CPI-Maoist directed the cadres to carry out attacks on SFs as a retaliatory action against the arrest of G N Saibaba for his alleged Maoist links, UMHA has said. In an advisory to nine Maoist-affected states, UMHA said the CPI-Maoist, while publicly denying that Saibaba is a senior member of the organisation, has instructed its armed cadres, especially in Dandakaranya region, to carry out retaliatory strike against SFs.

Uttar Pradesh

A self-styled zonal commander of CPI-Maoist, wanted in connection with an attack on CRPF personnel in Bihar, was arrested by the STF of the Uttar Pradesh Police.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist cadre was arrested during a search operation in Munder village under Bangapal Police Station in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. 

Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Three IEDs suspected to be placed by the CPI-Maoist cadres were recovered by the BSF personnel on a road passing through Machkund Hydro Power Station on the Andhra Orissa Border (AOB) in Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Four PLFI cadres were injured in Police encounter at Talagada in Sundargarh District of Odisha.

NS

Sabyasachi Panda, the 'chief' of OMP, in a press release, announced the formation of a new united front of the Maoists called the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-Maoist (CPI-MLM). Panda is the ‘general secretary’ of the new formation. The united front has been forged between the OMP and the erstwhile CPI-ML (Janashakti)] and certain Maoist groups based in West Bengal.

The CRPF personnel arrested a wanted PLFI cadre, identified as Prabal Toppo, from Sakardaga forest area of Jashpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Suspected PLFI cadres killed a Policeman at Dadigutu village in Khunti District of Jharkhand.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

BSF and District Police Force personnel arrested two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Jamla Mersuram (34) and Chamar Singh (25), under Koyelibeda Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Balrampur District of Chhattisgarh

Two CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested after a search operation in Shankargarh area in Balrampur District of Chhattisgarh.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Ramesh Ramprasad Boga (35), resident of Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh, was arrested under Lohattar Police Station limits in Kanker District.

Rayagada District of Odisha

A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Samanta Guluduka was arrested from Pukura village under Chandrapur Police Station Limits of Rayagada District of Odisha. 

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

A woman Maoist cadre, identified as Tara alias Bimla, was arrested following a prolonged exchange of fire between the SFs and the Maoists under the limits of Mohla Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

A CPI-Maoist cadre, who was involved in an attack on a polling party during the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections in Bastar region, was arrested from Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Maharashtra

IGP, Nagpur Range, Ravindra Kadam, has said the arrest of Delhi University Assistant Professor G.N. Saibaba has proved yet again that the Naxalites are spreading base in urban areas.

Jharkhand

Jharkhand DGP Rajiv Kumar received an SMS threatening to kill him and Chief Minister Hemant Soren if the anti-Maoist operation in the state is not called off immediately.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A Police Constable, identified as Budhram Mudma (29), was stabbed to death by CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Three Maoists were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Nalgonda District of Andhra Pradesh

The Nalgonda Police stumbled upon a CPI-Maoist dump kept in a cave located on a hill near Guntala Tanda tribal hamlet in Chandampet mandal of Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh.

NS

The Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram has stated Naxalism can be resolved only by winning hearts and minds of tribals, who form the leadership and the infantry of the outlawed groups.

Rayagada District of Odisha

Around 30 armed CPI-Maoist cadres raided the worksite camp of a construction firm engaged in PMGSY at Kusumguda and Khambasi villages under Rayagada Police Station in Rayagada District of Odisha and set ablaze heavy equipment and vehicles.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Two BSF personnel, an ASI and a trooper, were injured in a landmine blast carried out by suspected CPI-Maoist cadres in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

The Visakha Rural Police arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres, including a woman, at D Chintala Veedhi and Kamayyapeta in Hukumpeta mandal of Visakha Agency (Visakhapatnam District) and seized a country-made pistol, even as two others, Killo Narasinga Rao and Killy Sanyasayya alias Sagar of Chadurumamidi village surrendered before them.

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

A Maoist couple, Sandeep alias Mahendra Kerame (26), resident of Ambagarh Chowki and his wife Sheela alias Lata Gota (20), native of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, surrendered before SP, Sanjiv Shukla in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

Four suspected CPI-Maoist cadres shot dead Ghissu Mattami, a NCP functionary and former member of the Ettapalli Panchayat Samiti in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.

Muzaffarpur District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist leader, wanted in connection with the killing of a Police officer in 2009, was arrested from a riverine area near Ghelpur Chaturpatti village in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar.

Rayagada District of Odisha

CPI-Maoist cadres from Basadhara-Ghumusar-Nagavali division set ablaze some vehicles in Khambesu village of Gumma gram panchayat under the Rayagada block of Rayagada District in Odisha.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

The CPI-Maoist cadres killed a former colleague, Jeetu Madavi at Belgaon village in Dhanora tehsil in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

Constable Pankaj Suryawanshi (22) was killed and another injured in an encounter with CPI-Maoist cadres in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

A suspected CPI-Maoist cadre, Ramdas Vadde (25) was arrested during a search operation in the forests of Marram village under Koilibeda Police Station in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A cell phone shop owner was arrested for reportedly spreading Naxal ideology by allegedly downloading videos, songs, speeches and guerrilla training to the mobile phones in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Koraput District of Odisha.

A CPI-Maoist 'area commander', Mino Hikoka alias Bikas was arrested by SF during anti-Maoist operation in Muslimunda forests in Koraput District of Odisha.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

About 20-25 CPI-Maoist cadres allegedly killed Devendra Modem (20), a tribal youth when he refused to join their movement in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A Maoist ‘platoon commander’, Garva Mandavi alias Maharu, who was carrying a reward of INR 210,000 on his head, surrendered before Police in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Rayagada District of Odisha. 

CPI-Maoist cadres killed a contractor, identified as Gopal Chetty Gandhi (40), in Sikarpie village of Rayagada District, Odisha. 

Munger District of Bihar

A hardcore CPI-Maoist, identified as Manoj Yadav, was arrested from Kharagpur Police Station area in Munger District of Bihar.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Hapka Sanno (30), an IED expert of CPI-Maoist was arrested in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Khunti District of Jharkhand

Three villagers were shot dead allegedly by CPI-Maoist cadres, who suspected the trio of working against them, at Jojo in Khunti District of Jharkhand.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

A landmine, weighing 15 kilogram, was recovered during an anti-Maoist operation underneath a road between Jambaibur and Karampada under Chotanagra Police Station in Saranda forest area of West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Koraput District of Odisha

In a release issued in Telugu, Daya, a member of the AOBSZC and 'secretary' of Koraput-Srikakulam committee of the CPI-Maoist, has asked people in Narayanpatna to boycott Nachika Linga, 'president' of Narayanpatna-based CMAS, and support the PLGA instead to take forward their “struggle for justice”.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, including a self-styled ‘area commander’ identified as Sibo Chaki, involved in the killing of seven Policemen were arrested in a raid on a village in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A group of Police personnel had a narrow escape as CPI-Maoist triggered two landmine blasts in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Koraput District of Odisha

Four CPI-Maoist cadres, each of whom with INR 100,000 reward on them, surrendered in Koraput District of Odisha.

New Delhi

During a review meeting the Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh, along with Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju, were briefed about various aspects of left wing extremism and the steps being taken to control it. Singh also emphasized on completing the existing development projects in Naxalite-hit areas, including construction of 5,000km roads at a cost of INR 100 billion and setting up of 2,199 mobile phone towers at a cost of INR 30 billion.

Chhattisgarh

Following specific information about the suspected movement of CPI-Maoist in the neighbouring Chhattisgarh State along the borders of Karimnagar District, the Police launched surprise combing operations in the forest areas of the mandals that fall under Manthani Tehsil.

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

Eight CPI-Maoist cadres, including a ‘commander’ surrendered in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Kanker District on Chhattisgarh

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze three vehicles at Paralkot village number 85 in Kanker District on Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border. The vehicles set on fire include a tanker, JCB machine and a road roller. SP RN Dash said that although there were no inputs about presence of Maoists in the region, locals claim that nearly 50-60 Maoists were present at the spot when the incident took place.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam Rural Police in an anti-CPI-Maoist operation reportedly arrested Korra Sitanna, a Maoist of Galikonda Area Committee near GK Veedhi in the Agency area of Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist ‘deputy commander’, identified as Mandu alias Malesh, a member of the Hadeli Janmilitia group, was arrested from the forest of Mardapal Police Station limits in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Koraput District of Odisha

At least 12 CPI-Maoist cadres surrendered before the Police in Koraput District of Odisha. All the surrendered Maoists were associated with Srikakulam-Koraput Divisional Committee under AOBSZC of the CPI-Maoist and they belonged to Narayanpatna of Koraput District.

Kerala

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala told the Assembly that there were reports of CPI-Maoist “presence” in six Districts of the State. Replying to questions in the House, he said the Government was in receipt of intelligence reports of Maoist “presence” in Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod Districts.

Koraput District of Odisha

A court in Koraput District of Odisha sentenced CPI-Maoist leader Chenda Bhusanam alias Ghasi to 10 years rigorous imprisonment in connection with possession of arms and attack on Policemen.

Kerala

The Ernakulam Additional Sessions Court summoned two persons who stood as sureties for the bail of Beecha Suguna, a suspected CPI-Maoist cadre, after she disappeared following her release on bail in February 2014.

Saran District of Bihar

The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate in Saran District, granted bail to two alleged CPI-Maoist cadres, Subhash alias Chandanji and Dhiraj, who were arrested from Dariapur area of Saran District on January 23, as the investigating officer (IO) failed to submit charge sheet against them within the stipulated period of 90 days.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

The Gadchiroli Police neutralised a powerful IED in Kasansur village of Etapalli tehsil in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. 

Keonjhar District of Odisha  

CRPF recovered two IEDs weighing 10 kilogram each from a forest in the Daitari mining belt of Keonjhar District in Odisha.      

Sundargarh District of Odisha

Three suspected CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested by SFs from Patrapalli area under Bisra Police Station limits in Sundargarh District of Odisha. 

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist cadre, Budhram Telam who was the part of a Maoist squad allegedly planning to ambush security personnel in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, was arrested from Nerli Ghat forests under Bacheli Police Station limits of Dantewada District along with tiffin bomb.

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has said in Raipur that there is no possibility of aerial attacks on the CPI-Maoist cadres in the State. “No, Not, at all. I categorically deny this,” said the Chief Minister when asked about the possibility of aerial attacks on Maoists.

East Singhbhum District of Bihar

Primary teachers under the banner of Prathamik Shikshak Sangharsh Samiti demanded the transfer of several primary schoolteachers posted in CPI-Maoist-infested areas of Dumaria in East Singhbhum District of Bihar.

Jamui and Lakhisarai District of Bihar

The CPI-Maoist cadres are distributing books, notebooks, pens and pencils to the children of the poorest of poor in a bid to win over the confidence and sympathy of the people in rural areas of Bihar’s Jamui and Lakhisarai District.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, including a senior ‘commander’ who was allegedly involved in the Jiram valley attack in May, 2013, have been arrested in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Another Maoist, identified as Balram Tamo (28), was arrested from a weekly market in Nelsnar area of Bijapur District.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested in two separate Police actions in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

A suspected CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an encounter in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.

Sambalpur District of Odisha

The Odisha Police arrested five suspects associated with the CPI-Maoist on the allegation of providing logistic support to the Maoists from Rairakhol in Sambalpur District.

Jehanabad District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Bhim Sharma alias Rakesh Sharma was arrested from Sugao village in Jehanabad District of Bihar.

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, two of them carrying a reward of INR 100, 000 each on their heads, surrendered in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik admitted in the Odisha Assembly that the CPI-Maoist activities in the State increased from five Districts in 2000 to 19 Districts.

An encounter took place between the CPI-Maoist cadres and paramilitary personnel at Siumari forest in Sonua of West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Maoist cadres demolished a semi-complete primary health centre building at Hesatu village in Bhandaria of Garwah District of Jharkhand. They also manhandled labourers at the construction site and left behind a note, asking contractor Om Prakash Kesri to speak to them at the earliest.

Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre, Mandoram Tulahi from Kodekurse Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, Sukmati (19) and her associate Jogo Madkami (20) were rounded up from Bhairamgadh Police Station limits of Bijapur District.

Police seized 500 detonators and 600 gelatin sticks from a car near Tetulgram village under Kotshila Police Station of Purulia District of West Bengal and arrested two persons, identified as Subal Mahato and Jaladhar Dwari.

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, including Jana Babu Rao alias Ashok (48), district 'central committee member' of Nallamalla range, Bharathi (38), wife of Ashok and Vimalakka (35), were killed in an encounter with a Police party in Nallamalla forest range at Kallagunta village in Yerragondabalem mandal of Prakasam District near Guntur District border.

The CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a pickup van near Gadagada village, carrying rations to the CRPF camp located at Jamgaon in Nuapada District of Odisha.

BSF personnel arrested two hardcore Maoists, identified as Palu Wadeka and Rami Wadeka from Podapadar village under the Narayanpatna Police Station in Koraput District of Odisha.

Acting on a tip-off, Police raided Fasiabad village and arrested a hardcore Maoist identified as Ranjeet Rai, in Kharagpur Police Station area in Munger District of Bihar.

A CPI-Maoist cadre allegedly involved in the killing of Pakur SP Amarjit Balihar in July 2, 2013, was arrested in Pakur District of Jharkhand.

Foiling Naxals' plan of a major ambush, SFs detected and destroyed 125 IEDs planted in a series along a road in Lohardaga District of Jharkhand. Police officials said the explosives were detected at around 10 AM in Madanpur-Lawapani area when a CoBRA team of CRPF was on patrol.

A civilian was shot dead by CPI-Maoist cadres in Semiliguda block of Koraput District of Odisha. Around 15 armed Maoists dragged Saunta away from his home and shot him from close range, as he had motivated people to vote during the recently held elections in his area, while the Maoists had given call for poll boycott, his family members said.

Six armed Maoists including two females surrendered before Police in Koraput District of Odisha. All of them were part of the SKDC under AOBSZC of the CPI-Maoist.

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, one of them carrying a reward on his head, were arrested from separate places in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, carrying cash rewards on their heads, were arrested from two different places in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

Police arrested two suspected CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Indu Ram Murmu and Sadha Charan Mahali, from Musabani in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, on charges of collecting levy from contractors engaged in implementing government projects in Ghatshila Sub-Division.

New Delhi

The Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh called a meeting of Chief Secretaries and DGs of all 10 Naxal-affected States apart from Central Paramilitary Forces’ Chiefs to review the situation on LWE violence in the country.

Muzaffarpur District of Bihar

A group of about 20 CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a construction site at village Budhauli under Bochaha Police Station in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar and shot and injured the contractor's assistant, Rakesh Kunar (40), and set ablaze two JCB machines and a tractor kept at the camp for road construction. 

Saran District of Bihar

At least four passengers were killed and eight injured as twelve coaches of New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailed near Golden Ganj Station around Chapra in Saran District of Bihar. 

Karimnagar District of Telangana

Disillusioned with the Naxal ideology and ill-health, a CPI-Maoist cadre of the Karimnagar, Khammam and Warangal dalam Kampalli Sambaiah alias Naveen (33), surrendered before SP V Shiva Kumar in Karimnagar District of Telangana state.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

Gadchiroli Police evacuated two revenue officials with full security drill in view of an alleged Naxal threat following allegations of corruption against them in recruitment of “kotwals”, who are village-level revenue officials in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. 

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

District Police and CRPF, recovered a powerful landmine, weighing 45 kilogram, planted under a culvert in Bitkilsoya village under Jaraikela Police Station limits of Saranda forest area in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand during an anti-Naxal operation.

Saran District of Bihar

Even as the Indian Railways suspected CPI-Maoist sabotage behind the derailment of 12 coaches of New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani near the Golden Ganj Railway Station in Saran District of Bihar on June 25, the State Government ruled out any extremist link with the derailment.

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

Four CPI-Maoist cadres surrendered in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Maharashtra

A detailed circular, issued by the ‘western regional unified command’ of CPI-Maoist, has alerted its cadres that SFs were using chemical weapons against them and also trying to get their food poisoned.

New Delhi

The Home Minister Rajnath Singh asked the CRPF to be “proactive” in a veiled message that the force’s operations had slackened, particularly against CPI-Maoist. “Be proactive and we are behind you,” Rajnath was quoted as telling CRPF chief Dilip Trivedi during the meeting at the force’s headquarters in New Delhi.

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

Four CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from separate places in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.  

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

Constable Umesh Jawale, attached to the QRT of a SDPO, was killed in an exchange of fire with CPI-Maoist cadres in the forest of Gyarapatti in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.

Gaya District of Bihar

An ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Kameshwar Bhuian, was arrested from Tekrakhurd village under Dumaria Police Station in Gaya District of Bihar.

New Delhi

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh who chaired a meeting of Chief Secretaries and Police chiefs of 10 LWE-affected States and the chiefs of the CAPFs, ruled out talks with the CPI-Maoist. He, however, asserted that the Government would adopt a “balanced approach” to resolve the problem through administrative leadership and political commitment. He said the Centre would raise funds for an elite commando force on the lines of the Greyhounds of Andhra Pradesh. This force will be for other Left Wing Extremism-affected States such as Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.  He also assured that enough funds would be provided to States to equip and modernise their Police forces. He said road construction and telecom connectivity would be taken up on a priority basis.

New Delhi

During a meeting conducted by Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh on June 27 it was decided that the Government will explore the possibility in which newly inducted IPS will be posted in LWE affected areas for a limited tenure.

New Delhi

The Odisha Government demanded more funds and Central Forces for effectively combating the CPI-Maoist in the State. The demand was raised at the meeting of the Chief Secretaries and DGPs of 10 Maoist-affected States convened by the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. Sources said Odisha demanded more funds under the Centrally-sponsored IAP and SRE schemes.

Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu

Six persons, who were allegedly being trained by Naxals for the past six months in Dharmapuri and Andhra Pradesh, were arrested by the Police at Natham Colony in Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu.

Karimnagar District of Telengana

Karimnagar District Police of Telengana released the photographs of CPI-Maoist 'head spokesperson' Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Venu, and two others, Bhupathi and Sonu, all Central Committee members.

New Delhi

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs is in the process of finalising a comprehensive plan to speed up clearing over 900 vacancies and remove delays in regular promotion in the IPS.

Mahbubnagar District of Telangana

Mahbubnagar District Police arrested a top Maoist leader Vikram alias Daramoni Srinu following a search in the Nallamalla forests of Telangana State.

Boudh Districts of Odisha

A CPI-Maoist cadre was injured in an encounter between Odisha Police and CPI-Maoist cadres that took place inside Kendrapaju-Kachapaju forests under Purunakataka Police Station limits of Boudh Districts of Odisha.  

Violent

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Madvi Budhu alias Sukku (28) was shot dead following a gun battle between the Police and Maoists in a forested patch in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. 

Violent   

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Eight CPI-Maoist cadres surrendered before Police in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

Anugul District of Odisha.

An exchange of fire took place between Police and Maoists in the hilly areas under Chhendipada Police Station limits of Anugul District of Odisha.

Violent

Giridih District of Jharkhand.

A CPI-Maoist cadre was reportedly killed in a Police encounter in Giridih District of Jharkhand.

Violent

Kerala

Presence of CPI-Maoist in the forest areas of certain parts of Kerala has been noticed since February 2013, State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala told the State Assembly.

Statement

Chatra District of Jharkhand

A wanted CPI-Maoist cadre carrying reward on his head, identified as Bindu Ganjoo, was arrested by Jharkhand Police in Chatra District of the state.

Non-Violent

Adilabad District of Telangana.

An arms dump of the CPI-Maoist was unearthed on a hilly area in Bellampalli region in Adilabad District of Telangana.

Non-Violent

Giridih District of Jharkhand

SFs and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire at Badkitand forests in Giridih District of Jharkhand.

Violent

Chhattisgarh

Eight CPI-Maoist cadres, five of them carrying reward on their heads, were arrested by the Police from separate places in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent  

NS

The UN has expressed concern over the killing and maiming of children who continue to be recruited and used as human shields by Naxals in India and over the threat of sexual violence against girls within Naxal ranks.

Statement

Koraput District of Odisha

Eight CPI-Maoist cadres, belonging to ‘Bandhugaon zonal committee’ under the AOBSZC, surrendered before Koraput IG and SP in Koraput District of Odisha.

Non-Violent

Maharashtra

Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil said changes would be made in the Naxal surrender policy in the State, in order to ensure progressive and peaceful life of the surrendered Naxals. As many as 15 surrendered ultras were felicitated at the programme and were also given sewing machines, ration cards and cheques for their rehabilitation.

Statement

Jamui District of Bihar

A CRPF official, Hira Kumar Jha, the second-in-command of CRPF base in Jamui and a CPI-Maoist cadre, were killed in an exchange of fire around Lakharia forest region of Jamui District of Bihar.

Violent  

Jamui District of Bihar

A CRPF team combing Lakharia forest area of Jamui District arrested three hardcore Maoists, including a woman, suspected to be involved in the encounter in which a senior CRPF official was killed.

Non-Violent

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

About 30 persons, including six minor girls, were arrested while they were going to attend a CPI-Maoist training camp in Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Non-Violent  

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Five CPI-Maoist dalam members surrendered before Visakhapatnam Rural SP, Vikram Jeet Duggal, on the premises of the Narsipatnam OSD office in Andhra Pradesh.

Non-Violent

Aurangabad District of Bihar

Six Maoists were arrested from Murgibigha village in Aurangabad District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

Begusarai District of Bihar

The Begusarai Police arrested an alleged CPI-Maoist ‘area commander’, identified as Bihari Paswan from Khanzhapur village under Cheria-Bariarpur Police Station area in Begusarai District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

Wayanad District of Kerala

Senior CPI-Maoist leader from Kerala Sinoj alias Rajan was killed in an accidental blast while making explosives in the deep forests of Wayanad District of Kerala.

Violent

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A female cadre of the CPI-Maoist was arrested during a search operation in a forested patch under Madded Police Station limits of Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. 

Non-Violent

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Police arrested another suspected Maoist, identified as Dhansingh Jade (48), from Latmarka village under Durgkondal Police Station in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A woman CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sarita Pulse (18), surrendered before Bijapur District SP L Dhruv.

Non-Violent

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

Police arrested a hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Santu alias Durga Korram, from a forested area of Maraskola forests under Dhaudai Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent  

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Two troopers of CoBRA were injured in an encounter with CPI-Maoist cadres around Karikunda forests of Bhejji region in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

Violent

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A senior CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Santlal Mandavi (35) alias Shantilal, was arrested during a joint search operation from Keshokodi village forests under Koyalibeda Police Station limits of Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

Eleven minors, all in their early teens, were rescued as they were allegedly being herded to a CPI-Maoist training camp, SFs have claimed. A Maoist, Motra Chaki alias Samuel, who was taking the children to the camp, has been arrested in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Non-Violent 

Malappuram District of Kerala

A group of CPI-Maoist cadres held a meeting of Adavasi (tribal) families at Vaniyampuzha Adivasi Colony, Munderi, in the Nilambur forests in Malappuram District of Kerala. About 60 Adivasis, including women, attended the meeting. 

Statement

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Five CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Sanau Nureti (35), Baijnath Salam (55), Ghasiya Ram Qureti (58), Lallu Ram Nureti (24) and Somaru Nureti (52), were arrested during a search operation carried out by SFs in Nibra village under Rowghat Police Station in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent 

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

About 25 armed insurgents reached Kadhaikhodra village under Antagarh Police Station in Kanker District and set ablaze a tipper that was being used in road construction, informed SP Kanker RN Dash.

Violent

Palamu District of Jharkhand.

Police arrested three cadres of Sashastra People's Morcha near Baliari Mode in Panki Block in Palamu District of Jharkhand.

Non-Violent 

Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh

Secretary of the CPI-Maoist AOBSZC Chandramouli termed the death of three Maoist cadres in an exchange of fire with Police in Nallamalla forests of Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh on June 21, 2014 as a fake encounter.

Statement  

Visakhapatanam District of Andhra Pradesh

A mandal coordinator and village resource person, engaged in collection of data for NREGA, and sarpanch, of Matham Bheemavaram village were allegedly detained by the cadres of the Galikonda ‘area committee’ of the CPI-Maoist at Jyothulamamidi on the outskirts of M. Bheemavaram in Koyyuru mandal in Visakhapatanam District of Andhra Pradesh. The Maoists let off the three unharmed but took away a laptop, two biometric machines and a web camera from the NREGA staff.

Violent

New Delhi

The UMHA has asked the State Governments to "target" top leaders of CPI-Maoist, seeking to step up its intended offensive against the Maoists amid concerns that not a single Maoist has been neutralised since Narendra Modi-led NDA came to power in May.

Statement

Malkangiri District of Odisha

CPI-Maoist cadres abducted and killed a civilian, identified as Madan Hantal (35), of Karanjuguda village under Malkangiri Village-79 (MV- 79) Police limits, suspecting him to be a Police informer in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Violent

New Delhi

State Governments will have to send photographs to the UMHA by the end of this month (July, 2014) as proof that they have executed projects aimed at countering Naxalism.

Statements

Muzaffarpur District of Bihar

Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from the Mina Bazaar area of Muzaffarpur District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

Jamui District of Bihar

The Maoists have claimed responsibility of the July 4 ambush at Lakhari village in Jamui District in which a CRPF officer was killed.

Violent

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

Two CPI-Maoist cadres were injured in an exchange of fire with SFs under Aundhi Police Station limits of Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Violent

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

Another encounter took place between the SFs and the Maoists in the forests of Amapayli in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Violent

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

Two Naxals identified as Radhe Shyam Soy and Sukhdeo Tirkey have been arrested while travelling on a motorcycle in Goirabeda forest area under Manoharpur Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Non-Violent

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

Another left wing extremist, identified as Sanjota Kandulana (23), wife of ‘area commander’ Jeevan Kandulana, was arrested with her two-month-old baby girl from Chaki market of West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Non-Violent

Dumka District of Jharkhand

CPI-Maoist cadres killed a villager identified as Khannan Ansari alias Kutla Ansari of Sidpahari village under Masaliya Police Station at the Makrampur haat (weekly market) in Dumka District of Jharkhand.

Violent

Virudhunagar District of Tamil Nadu

One person suspected to be supplying explosives to CPI-Maoist in Odisha, was arrested at his residence in NGO Colony in Sattur town in Virudhunagar District of Tamil Nadu.

Non-Violent

Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu

Six persons, identified as S. Sakthi (38), M. Durai (46), C. Santhosh (22), S. Adhiyaman (22), G. Ashokan (27), and G. Shankar (36,) of Natham Colony in Naikankottai village in Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu, who were arrested by the Dharmapuri Police on June 28 for their alleged participation in arms training given by the associates of elusive CPI-Maoist leader Kalidass, were detained under the NSA.

Non-Violent

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Gota Gaccha (30) and Vedali Vela (32), resident of Edapalli village under Farsegarh Police Station, were arrested along with explosives and other items from a forested patch under Farsegarh Police Station limits following an encounter between SFs and Maoists in Bijapur District. 

Non-Violent

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Two Maoists, identified as Ramji Usendi (35) and Rambharose Usendi, residents of Panidobir village of Kanker District, were arrested during a search operation under Koyelibeda Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

Rayagada District of Odisha

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Bali Majhi, was arrested during a joint operation by DVF and CRPF on Hatiguma-Sikarpai road under Kalyansinghpur Police Station limits in Rayagada District of Odisha.

Non-Violent

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

Three CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Manohar Hiraman (35), Rajesh Sampath (30) and Raju Kawachi (27), members of the Barda Local Operating Squad of the PLGA of the CPI-Maoist, surrendered before Police in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

Jamui District of Bihar

The Bihar Police arrested a suspected CPI-Maoist cadre from Bardiha forest area in Jamui District of Bihar in a joint operation with CRPF's CoBRA unit.

Non-Violent

July 13

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist cadres killed a tribal villager, identified as Singlu Korram, at Usri village in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh after branding him as ‘Police informer’ in a Jan Adalat.  

Violent

July 14

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, including a woman who was carrying a reward of INR 2,000 on her head, were arrested from separate places in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

July 14

Odisha

The State Government has received INR 700 million under the 13th Finance Commission for establishment of three Police training institutions in Odisha.

Statement

July 15

New Delhi

Replying to a question in Parliament about foreign funding to Naxal groups in India, Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju said that some cadres of the CPI-Maoist received training from the Communist Party of Philippines in 2005 and 2011.

Statement

July 15

West Bengal

CPI-Maoist ‘state committee member’ Anup Roy, who is lodged in Presidency Correctional Home and on a fast-unto-death protest for the last six days, is demanding political ‘prisoner status’ for himself. Roy was arrested in January 2014.

Statement

July 15

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

A joint team of District Police and STF destroyed a temporary CPI-Maoist camp in a forested patch near Kelam village under Mardapal Police Station in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh. 

Non-Violent

July 15

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

SFs arrested four suspected Maoists identified as Rajman (35), Somnath (35), Rejju alias Rai Singh and Kachru Salam from Korenda-Benur axis in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

July 16

Khunti District of Jharkhand

Police and PLFI cadres exchanged fire around Kedali forests in Khunti District of Jharkhand. 

Violent

July 16

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A woman Maoist cadre, identified as Sukhbati alias Satai Salaam (27), surrendered before Bastar Range IG of Police SRP Kalluri in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. She said she was forcefully inducted into CPI-Maoist in 2005.

Non-Violent

July 17

Ranchi District of Jharkhand

A para-teacher, identified as Bablu Munda, and a hardcore Maoist, identified as Mansingh Munda, both residents of Jorgo Tola under Arki Police Station in Khunti District, were arrested from Mankidih under Tamar block in Ranchi District of Jharkhand.

Non-Violent

July 17

Koraput District of Odisha

BSF personnel seized four electronic detonators and four bundles of wire planted by CPI-Maoist to target the SFs on the route that connects Bhedaguda with Kumbahriput in Rayagada District, during a combing operation in the Bhedaguda forest under Bandhugaon Block in Koraput District of Odisha.

Non-Violent

July 17

Ganjam District of Odisha

Sabyasachi Panda, leader of OMP, was arrested during a Police raid at a hideout following intelligence inputs in Ganjam District of Odisha.

Non-Violent

July 17

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Ganguram Nareti (40), Sadaram Darro (38), and Golram Nareti, were arrested during a joint search operation of BSF and District Police under Durgukondal Police Station limits of Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

July 17

Garhwa District of Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’, identified as Krishna Yadav alias Badalji, carrying INR 3,00,000 reward on his head, was arrested from Ambakhuria village in Dhurki of Garhwa District of Jharkhand.

Non-Violent

July 17

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

A woman CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Vanthala Jhansi alias Kusai (22), carrying INR. 100,000 reward on her head, surrendered before SP Vikram Jeet Duggal in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Non-Violent

July 17

Garhwa District of Jharkhand

Garhwa SP Sudhir Kumar Jha said the operation against CPI-Maoist would continue in the District and Police are keeping a close watch on their activity.

Non-Violent

July 18

Deogarh District of Odisha

An encounter between the CPI-Maoist and the SSF personnel took place during a combing operation in the Prabhasuni Reserve Forest in Deogarh District of Odisha.

Violent

July 19

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Six CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Somnath, Kajru, Ratiram, Raiju, Rajnu and Rajman, active in the Koranda region, were arrested by a joint team of CRPF and District Force from Koranda forests under Benoor Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

July 19

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

A self-styled CPI-Maoist ‘deputy commander’, identified as Sop Singh (26), and three other hardcore Maoists - Shiv Prasad Korram ( 25), Ramlal Sori (30) and Phool Singh - surrendered before the CRPF in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

July 19

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Three CPI-Maoist cadres belonging to a Maoist ‘military platoon’, surrendered before Police at Antagarh area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

July 19

Sambalpur District of Odisha

A woman CPI-Maoist ‘assistant commander’, identified as Sumitra Kuanr, who was carrying a bounty of INR 4,00,000 on her head, was arrested by Sambalpur District Police form Badabahal area of Sambalpur District.

Non-Violent

July 20

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Two persons, identified as Yogesh Vardani and Ramadhar Verma, were arrested for allegedly supplying hardware materials and air guns to Naxals in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

Odisha

CPI-MLM, the new outfit floated by OMP leader Sabyasachi Panda, dubbed the arrest of their top leader as “an act of cowardice” by Odisha Government. In a letter released to the media, leader of the CPI-MLM ‘central committee’, Shekhar claimed that Panda was a victim of conspiracy and betrayal.

Odisha

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik while replying to a question of BJP MLA Dilip Ray in Odisha Legislative Assembly said CPI-Maoist cadres have killed 435 persons, including 210 SFs and 235 civilians in the last 14 years, while the security personnel have eliminated 139 Maoists during the same period. The Chief Minister further said 119 civilians and 218 security personnel were also injured in Maoist violence.

New Delhi

Communications and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad informed the Lok Sabha that mobile networks under the Universal Service Obligation Fund scheme in Naxal affected areas are likely to be set up within 15 months.

Giridih District of Jharkhand

Giridih Police recovered more than 50 country-made guns and 15 rifles, a huge cache of bullets, four boxes of Maoist literature, a large number of detonators, among other things, after destroying a Maoist bunker in the south of Mohanpur village atop Parasnath Hill in Giridih District of Jharkhand.

Aurangabad District of Bihar

CPI-Maoist cadres blasted a portion of a railway track at Lahat village under Rafiganj Police Station in Aurangabad District of Bihar between Ismailpur and Rafiganj section leading to derailment of a pilot engine running ahead of the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express.

Khammam District of Telangana

A CPI-Maoist militia member, identified as Madakam Singaiah (25), was arrested by the Police during an area domination operation near Tippapuram village in Charla mandal in Khammam District of Telangana.

New Delhi

The UMHA informed the Lok Sabha that the Home Ministry has information that Naxals particularly, the CPI-Maoist, have been collecting about INR 1.4 billion annually as ‘levy’ from industrialists, businessmen and contractors in LWE-affected States.

Khunti District of Jharkhand

SFs killed a Maoist ‘commander’, identified as Vishal alias Tulsi alias Tadit, also the ‘special committee member’ of the CPI-Maoist, in an operation near Limba-Sosokutti village in Khunti District of Jharkhand. 

Aurangabad District of Bihar

The CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a mobile phone tower in Salaiya area in Aurangabad District of Bihar, during a bandh called by the Maoists to protest against the alleged Police excesses and subsequent firing in Madanpur area in the District.

Aurangabad District of Bihar

Two suspected Maoists, identified as Suraj Aru and Suresh Prasad were arrested and seven weapons including three country-made rifles and an equal number of country-made pistols were recovered during a joint operation conducted by the District Police, STF and CRPF in Madanpur area in Aurangabad District of Bihar.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

SFs arrested three suspected CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Handram, Deva Ram and Bheema Ram, during an operation led by CRPF in the Hamirgargh-Tongpal axis in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

A hardcore Naxalite, identified as Hidma Kavasi alias Ghali, carrying cash reward of INR 10,000, surrendered before SP Kamlochan Kashyap in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. 

New Delhi

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju informed the Rajya Sabha that a total of 1,922 people, including 1,179 civilians, were killed due to Naxal violence in the last three years. The Minister further said 142 security personnel, 469 civilians and 99 LWEs were killed in 2011 while 114 security personnel, 301 civilians and 74 LWEs were killed in 2012 and 115 security men, 282 civilians and 100 LWEs were killed in 2013. He added that 61 security personnel, 127 civilians and 38 LWEs were killed till July 11, 2014.

Aurangabad District of Bihar

The CPI-Maoist cadres have blown up house of a Police Inspector, Kedarnath Singh, at Manjhauli village under Amba Police Station limits in Aurangabad District of Bihar. 

Gaya District of Bihar

Two Naxals have been arrested while travelling in a Tata Sumo car, during a road checking, under Amas Police Station limits on GT Road in Gaya District of Bihar.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

A defunct arms and explosive manufacturing unit belonging to the CPI-Maoist was neutralised, in a joint exercise of Jareikela Police and CRPF personnel, in Saranda forest near Cheraradera village of West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

Seven CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Raiman Korram alias Murli, Samdu Korram, Ramji, Jarha, Chaitram, Budruram and Mangal, have been arrested along with arms and explosives during a search operation carried out by Police in separate locations under Bayanar Police Station limits of Kondagaon District of Bastar region, Chhattisgarh.

Jajpur District of Odisha.

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Nandu Palia alias Jata alias Ranjit (14) and Ghanashyam Samad alias Makara alias Santosh (13), surrendered before the SP at Kalinga Nagar Police Station in Jajpur District of Odisha.

Jajpur District of Odisha

Two Maoists, identified as Ranjit Palei (14) and Makara Samal (14), surrendered at Kalinga Nagar Police Station in Jajpur District of Odisha.

Jajpur District of Odisha

Two Maoists, identified as Ranjit Palei (14) and Makara Samal (14), surrendered at Kalinganagar Police Station in Jajpur District of Odisha. 

Lohardaga District of Jharkhand

The CPI-Maoist cadres killed two persons, identified as Govind Turi (50) and Utrar Bandhan Kherwar (18), in Lohardaga District for refusing to let their children join the banned outfit.

Gumla District of Jharkhand

The Maoists killed three persons in Gumla District of Jharkhand.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Armed Maoists abducted four enrollers from an Aadhaar camp at Marigata village in Malkangiri District of Odisha, and released them after about six hours with a warning to stop the enrolment process. 

Malkangiri District of Odisha

CPI-Maoist cadres killed two tribals, identified as Deba Padiami (30) and Ganga Madkami (45), suspecting them to be ‘police informers’, at Badliguda village under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Four CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested during search operation carried out by a Police team in separate pockets in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Koraput District of Odisha

Around 12 armed cadres of the CPI-Maoist allegedly killed a tribal civilian, identified as Kamana Kadraka (53), at Dasini village under Bandhugaon block in Koraput District of Odisha suspecting him to be a Police informer. 

Koraput District of Odisha

Posters, seeking people's support, were found at Pottangi, Ampaballi and Nandapur in Koraput District of Odisha, ahead of Martyrs' Week observed from July 28 to August 3 by Maoists.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

The cadres of Korukonda Area Committee of the CPI-Maoist blew up the pipelines of Essar Company in Chintapalli mandal in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Munger District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Bipin Mandal, allegedly involved in the killing of two CRPF personnel on April 10, during the Lok Sabha elections, 2014, was arrested from Gangta Mor under Kharagpur Police Station in Munger District of Bihar. A sophisticated automatic pistol and its magazine having 10 bullets were recovered from him.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed and three personnel of the CRPF, including an Assistant Commandant, were injured following an encounter between a joint Police team and the Maoists in the forest near Ramaram village under Chintagufa Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

Police arrested seven Maoists, identified as Dhaniram alias Umesh Salam (25), Bajju alias Dhallar (40), Shankar Salam (20), Shitu Sori alias Kamlesh Lohar (22), Shankar Netam (26), Lacchan Salam (25) and Rupji alias Mehattar Salam (28), during a search operation carried out in Mahrabeda area under Dhaudai Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh. 

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Two Maoists, identified as Chamar Singh Boga (30) and Shivlal Dugga (27), were arrested in separate search operations carried out by Police in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. 

Muzaffarpur District of Bihar

Sanjay Patel alias Sanjay Azad, the head of a CPI-Maoist guerrilla squad in North Bihar, was arrested along with his aide, Beauty, a sharpshooter of the same squad, from Kiratpur village under Aurai Police Station in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar.

Malkangiri, Koraput, and Rayagada Districts of Odisha

Vehicular movement came to a grinding halt in Malkangiri District and in some parts of Koraput and Rayagada Districts on the first day of Martyrs' Week of the CPI-Maoist.

Khammam District of Telangana

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres put up posters at Narsingapeta village in Kunavaram mandal in Khammam District, with an appeal to the people to observe Martyrs Memorial Week up to August 2.

Thrissur District of Kerala

Kerala Police arrested a Swiss youth, identified as Jonathan Baud (24), after he addressed a meeting arranged by CPI-Maoist sympathisers at Valappad in Thrissur District to condole the death of their comrade Sinoj who was killed in accident while making country bombs on June 16, 2014 in a forest.

NS

Beginning their annual “martyrs’ week” in Dandakaranya, the CPI-Maoist admitted that they lost over 200 cadres, including a Central Committee member, in the last one year. “In the last one year, we have lost over 200 of our leaders, members, PLGA commanders and guerrilla fighters, leaders and members of people’s organisations, members of Jan Militia and revolutionary masses” said a press release issued by the CPI-Maoist, South Regional Committee, and Dandakaranya. They died for their “dream to establish socialism and communism” in the country, it said, while adding that many had died due to natural causes, including ‘Central Committee’ member Barun Dada and senior comrade Shaheeda Didi.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

At least 11 CPI-Maoist cadres, including five ‘commanders’ of the Maoist militia and local operation squad, were killed in an encounter near Ramaram village under Chintagufa Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. 

Malkangiri District of Odisha

A tribal village head, identified as Bira Padiami, was killed and his wife critically injured when they accidentally stepped on an IED, planted allegedly by the CPI-Maoist in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Three suspected CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from Kirandul area in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh when a Police team led by Superintendent of Police Kamlochan Kashyap, destroyed a ‘Maoist memorial’. 

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A joint squad of 127th battalion of BSF and District Force arrested three Maoists, identified as Dharmu Podo (26), Rai Singh (47) and Nar Singh (35), wanted in several incidents of crime in the region, from Rampur village forests under Pratappur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

East Champaran District of Bihar

A wanted CPI-Maoist 'area commander', identified as Dinesh Pandit, was arrested in a joint operation of Bihar Police and CRPF from Bajaria in East Champaran District of Bihar.

Latehar District  of Jharkhand

A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Anshu Yadav, was arrested while getting treatment in a Latehar District Hospital of Jharkhand. 

Jharkhand

The ‘secretary’ of the Koyal Shankh Zonal Committee, Dinbandhu, of the CPI-Maoist in a press release denied reports of alleged abduction of over 40 children from the villages of Gumla, Lohardaga and Latehar Districts by them in order to expand their cadre base.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Mari Arjun (39), surrendered before Narsipatnam Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Vishal Gunni, in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

A hardcore Maoist, identified as Dhansingh alias Boda alias Modam (40), who was wanted in connection with several incidents while being on the run for past four years was arrested from Matval village in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh. 

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Two Maoists, identified as Ramu Kadti (39) and Fagni Varsa (25), surrendered before SP KL Dhruv in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Gaya District of Bihar

An alleged CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Siddharth Yadav alias Vikas, was arrested from Goh area of Gaya District in connection with the derailment of a pilot engine of Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, owing to blasts on the tracks, in Aurangabad District on July 22.

Jhargram District of West Bengal

A top CPI-Maoist leader, identified as Arvind Bachhar, who was arrested from Baduria in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal has been sent to 14 days' judicial custody by a local court in Jhargram District of West Bengal in a sedition case on July 30.

New Delhi

The Armed cadre strength of the LWE groups is around 8,500 and they have forged tactical understanding with some insurgent groups in the Northeast for procuring arms and ammunition, informed the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju to Rajya Sabha.

Giridih District of Jharkhand

SFs arrested a suspected CPI-Maoist cadre and recovered a cache of explosives from a hideout in Giridih District of Jharkhand.  

Aurangabad District of Bihar

The CPI-Maoist cadres have blown up a house of a CoBRA personnel of the CRPF, Vinod Singh, at Pipra village under Kutumba Police Station in Aurangabad District of Bihar. 

Gumla District of Jharkhand

The CPI-Maoist cadres killed two persons at Barang village under Ghaghra Police Station in Gumla District of Jharkhand. 

Bhojpur District of Bihar

Two arms suppliers including a woman suspected of having links with CPI-Maoist were arrested by the STF from a village market at Narayanpur in Bhojpur District of Bihar.

Adilabad District of Telangana

An exchange of fire took place between Police and a band of CPI-Maoist cadres in the forest between Devapur and Gundala villages in Kasipet mandal (administrative division) of Adilabad District of Telangana state. 

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

A joint team of CAF and District Police during a combing operation arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres from separate places under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh. 

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Three persons, including a suspected CPI-Maoist cadre and two Maoist sympathisers were arrested in separate Police actions in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

A Maoist, identified as Sukhchand Kashyap (21), wanted in connection with murder of four villagers and having cash reward of INR 5,000 was declared on his head, was arrested from Kaknar under Mardum Police Station limits in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Telangana

A key CPI-Maoist leader Chambala Ravinder alias Arjun along with his wife Wetti Adime alias Ranitha surrendered before Telangana DGP Anurag Sharma.

Koraput District of Odisha

SFs arrested a local CPI-Maoist ‘commander’, identified as Katru Tadingi (30), under Burgi Police Station limits of Narayanpatna from Koraput District of Odisha.

A group of tribals under the banner of 'Malkangiri Adivasi Sangh' [Malkangiri Tribal Association] launched a poster campaign against the CPI-Maoist in Malkangiri District of Odisha condemning killing of tribals by the Maoists.

Jharkhand-based CPI-Maoist cadres have renewed their fight against PLFI, a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, in West Singhbhum District.

Five CPI-Maoist cadres including a "commander" surrendered in Kondagoan District of Chhattisgarh.

Armed cadres of the CPI-Maoist killed a Police chowkidar identified as Mahesh Karmali near Gomia railway crossing at Ravidas Tola under Gomia Police Station limits in Bokaro District of Jharkhand.

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Chaituram Budhram (48) and Maniram Sukhdev (53), have been arrested under Siksod Police Station limits of Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sohan Shyamlal Netam (30), has been arrested from Bhanuprtappur region.

Maoists have put up posters and banners in Koraput District of Odisha warning timber mafia against felling of trees in the District.

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Jonga Mandavi (30), Rajaram Sori (19) and Pandu Mandavi (21), were arrested during a search operation, while they were trying to lay landmines in a bid to attack Police in Rawali area in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Six Maoists, identified as Koparam Karma alias Maneel (20), Mohanlal Karma (22), Budhram Podiyam (26), Soni Bhogam (20), a Chetna Natya Mandali (CNM) 'commander' of Palnar, Bhogam Sallu (20), a 'militia commander' of Palnar and Laxman Bhogam (30), a member of Palnar militia platoon, all residents of Bijapur District, surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Seven Maoists, identified as Payuk (25), Payuk Prakash (25), residents of Sakin Jhilli under Bhairamgarh Police Station of Bijpaur District, and Sagnu (28), Veersingh Potai alias Virjhu, Massu Netam, Raisingh Salam (24) and Santer alias Kavle (30), a Janmilitia 'commander' of Rajbeda area, all residents of Kondagaon District, surrendered before the Police in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

An Odisha-based CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Natunia Kongari (55), surrendered before SP N K Singh with arms and ammunition in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

A CPI-Maoist leader, identified as Bhima alias Rushi Sodhi, who was carrying a reward of INR 4,00,000 on his head, surrendered with his wife, identified as Nangi Kunjami, before the Police in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Instances of sexual exploitation of tribal women cadres by senior CPI-Maoist leaders have been reported in various Naxal affected states, informed the Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju to Lok Sabha.

The UMHA official have stated that Hyderabad and 10 other Districts in united Andhra Pradesh had witnessed either Naxalite activities or violence.

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Pitambar Mahato alias Preetam Mahato alias Lambu (36) surrendered before the Police in Ranchi District of Jharkhand.

Over 130 civilians and 61 Security Force personnel have been killed by the Naxals between January and July 15, 2014, informed Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju to the Rajya Sabha.

Acting on a tip-off, Bihar Police seized huge cache of explosives, including 4,225 detonators, 1,200 gelatin sticks and 15 kilogram of ammonium nitrate from a house in village in Karbandia locality near Sasaram of Rohtas District.

Two Sub-Inspectors of Police (SIs) of the Sawargaon Police Station were injured when a group of about 40 to 50 armed CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.

Maharashtra

The Maharashtra State Government announced cash rewards up to INR 10 million for providing information about Naxals.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

The CPI-Maoist cadres along with their hundreds of supporters assembled in the thick forests of Marigeta in Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha and urged the villagers to cooperate during the observation of Black Day on August 15.

Khunti District of Jharkhand

A cadre of the CPI-Maoist’s ‘firing squad', identified as Nirmal, was arrested at Bazaar Tand in Khunti District of Jharkhand.

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Lakhmu (38), carrying cash reward of INR 20,000 on his head, was arrested from a forested patch of Kumnar village under Narayanpur Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

New Delhi

Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh stated that the Government was willing to hold talks with CPI-Maoist if they would shun arms.

Gadchiroli District of Chhattisgarh

Two suspected CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Krishna Thakur alias Raju (35) and Sonu Katenge alias Dasrath (25) were killed in an encounter with Police in Khobramenda forest in Kurkheda block in Gadchiroli District of Chhattisgarh.

New Delhi

The Maoists are making efforts to strengthen its influence in South India, particularly on the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, said Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha. He further said Maoist’s plans include creating a base on the border of Kerala and Karnataka.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

CPI-Maoist influence in the Agency areas of Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh is not as weak as it is thought to be and things are not that rosy and they have considerable presence in the two areas of Galikonda and Korukonda, says SP Koya Praveen.

Latehar District of Jharkhand

Around hundred CPI-Maoist cadres have blown up a bridge construction site in Latehar District of Jharkhand.  

Malkangiri District of Odisha

A BSF team, acting on a tip-off from the intelligence wing of the 33 Battalion at Malkangiri Village (MV)-88, arrested a hardcore CPI-Maoist, identified as Singa Kotam, during a combing operation in the nearby forest area at Tagorkota village under Motu Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

A hardcore CPI-Maoist, identified as Jairam, who is Divisional Committee Member of Naxal Committee active in Antagarh region was arrested after an encounter with the SFs near Ghasimunda village under Antagarh Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Gariaband District of Chhattisgarh

A Maoist ‘memorial’ constructed in the forests of Amlipadar near Peepalkhunta village in Gariaband District of Chhattisgarh was demolished by Security Forces.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

The Maoists warned the State Government against going ahead with the Gurupriya Setu (Bridge) in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

New Delhi

1,034 SF personnel were killed in CPI-Maoist attacks in the last five years and seven months, informed Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju to Rajya Sabha. The Minister further said till July 31, 2014, 61 SFs were killed in CPI-Maoist attack.

Ranchi District of Jharkhand

A top CPI-Maoist leader, identified as Krishna Ahir alias Prasadji, has been arrested from Hapedag forest under Angara Police Station limits during ‘Operation Dron’ jointly carried out by the State Police and CRPF personnel in Ranchi District of Jharkhand. He carried a reward of INR 2 million on his head.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

A group of BSF troopers and Odisha Police personnel escaped a blast of an IED planted by CPI-Maoist cadres near Telarai square on Kalimela-Motu road of Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Sundergarh District of Odisha

CPI-Maoist cadres killed a SPO, identified as N Munda, at Bandhagaon near Rourkela in Sundergarh District of Odisha. They also left a black flag near his body.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Two CRPF personnel suffered critical injuries, when the CPI-Maoist cadres exploded a landmine and fired indiscriminately on the convoy of the CRPF, IG, travelling to Tadmetla under Chintalnar Police outpost limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, to hoist the national flag on August 15.

Khammam District of Telangana

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres hung a black banner on the compound wall of the Unjapalli Tribal Welfare Ashram High School for boys in Charla mandal in Khammam District of Telangana, against Independence Day celebrations and the Polavaram project.

New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while delivering the 68^th Independence Day speech at the Red Fort in New Delhi invoked the example of Nepal to urge the misguided youth of India to renounce the path of violence and join the mainstream and opt for peace and brotherhood instead of terrorism and Naxalism.

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

At least four CPI-Maoist cadres were killed in an encounter with Police in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand

Suspected Naxalites beheaded a 50-year-old man, identified as Jagran Manjhi, in Hesakocha village under Chowka Police Station area in Chandil of Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

Six wanted CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from near Jharkhand-Odisha border in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist camp was destroyed in a search operation carried out jointly by the BSF, CAF and DF in Mashpur village in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Palamau District of Jharkhand

At least four CPI-Maoist cadres were injured in an encounter with security personnel at Samarbagh under Harihargunj Police Station limits of Palamau District of Jharkhand.

Gaya District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Dwarika Yadav, was arrested from Goitha in Gaya District of Bihar.

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

Sampat alias Stutee (38), ‘commander’ of a military company of the CPI-Maoist, and his wife, identified as Asmati Netam (22), who served in the medical wing of the Maoists, surrendered before Bastar Police in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A Chhattisgarh Government helicopter came under attack by the Maoists while it was flying between Pamed and Bhadrakali in Bijapur District but escaped the assault with a minor damage. The incident has been kept under wraps “for security reasons,” said a Police official.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Three personnel of the CoBRA unit of the CRPF were injured in an encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres in forests of Kodanar under Aranpur Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Four personnel of the CoBRA unit of the CRPF were injured when three of their fellow personnel accidentally put their feet on a pressure bomb planted by the CPI-Maoist cadres in forests of Kodanar under Aranpur Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Two personnel of the SAF were attacked with sharp weapons near the Tongapal Police Station in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. 

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

The DF arrested a Maoist, identified as Rajman alias Raju Korram, carrying a cash reward of INR 5,000 on his head, during search operation in Dholpara area under Dhaudai Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Latehar District of Jharkhand

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Ravindra Yadav, a 'zonal commander' of the outfit and his associate Lavtesh Ganju, were arrested from Kuriamakhurd village under Balumath Police Station in Latehar District of Jharkhand.

Haryana

A team of STF of Haryana Police arrested an alleged activist of CPI-Maoist, identified as Mahavir Saklani, carrying a reward of INR 25,000 on his head, from Haryana. Saklani was wanted in over a dozen criminal cases lodged in various Police Stations of the State.

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

A Police Constable was killed in an encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres near a river in Hekli forests under Mardapal Police Station limits in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh when the Security Force personnel were returning after a search operation in the evening.  

Raipur District of Chhattisgarh

Seven Maoists, including two ‘self-styled deputy commanders’, surrendered at the headquarters of 65 Battalion of CRPF in Raipur District of Chhattisgarh.  

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

Four more Maoists, identified as Sada (34), a former ‘commander' of Barda Jan (People’s) Militia, Dukalu (32), Shardu Kavde (22) and Manguram (32), surrendered before the Police in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Gumla District of Jharkhand

CPI-Maoist cadres have slit the throat of one Amit Singh, the main accused in the abduction and murder of a headmaster and his sister, identified as Prakash Toppo and Saroj Toppo, in Ghaghra of Gumla District of Jharkhand.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

A group of around 10 armed CPI-Maoist cadres reportedly killed a villager, identified as B. Balakrishna (35) in Killamkota village in G. Madugula mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

New Delhi

The Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh ordered the preparation of a new 'anti- CPI-Maoist doctrine to codify government's policy for tackling the menace. The consent of all Maoist-affected States and the Union Cabinet will be sought on the same.

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, during a discussion in the State Assembly, has said there are 83 underground Maoist cadres from Andhra Pradesh of whom about 61 are operating in the State while the remaining operate from Chhattisgarh and other States.

Koraput District of Odisha

A tiffin bomb weighing five kilogram has been found from the official residence premise of Machhkund Police IIC, BK Routray, in Koraput District. Earlier the CPI-Maoist had threatened to kill the IIC.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

The CPI-Maoist cadres killed Gutta, a tribal villager, in Namkonda village under the Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri District.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an encounter with SFs near Birabhati forests under Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh

Three hardcore Maoists, including a woman cadre, were arrested from different places in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.

Patna District of Bihar

Three CPI-Maoist cadres including a ‘zonal commander’, Shambhu Kumar alias Sunil ji alias Lambu ji of the 'Sone Ganga Vindhyachal committee' and two other cadres,  identified as Sanjay Kumar and Sunil Singh, were arrested from Jamal Road under Kotwali Police Station area in Patna District of Bihar.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

The cadres of the CPI-Maoist reportedly organised a meeting at Garikabanda village, bordering G. K. Veedhi and Koyyuru mandal in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Security personnel unearthed an ammunition dump used by CPI-Maoist cadres and recovered two firearms, SBSG, from the hilly terrain of Nalkasa and Kumudkatta region under Lohattar Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.  

Jagdalpur District of Chhattisgarh

Three hardcore CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women who were allegedly involved in the Jiram valley and Tadmetla Maoist attacks surrendered before the IG (Bastar Range) in Jagdalpur District. The surrendered Maoists were identified, as ‘deputy commander’ of military platoon II of the ‘central regional command’ Chaitram Salaam alias Prakash, his wife Manjula alias Kamla, who was also an active member of the same group and Rajni, a member of the Madanwada ‘local guerrilla squad.’ 

Khunti District of Jharkhand

Troopers belonging to the CRPF and District Armed Police arrested two PLFI cadres, identified as Munna Mahato alias Munna Gope and Budu Munda from Kotanger Jamtoli forest under Rania Police Station limits of Khunti District. The security personnel also recovered 4068 live cartridges, one generator set, 1005 empty cartridges.