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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2023
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January - 20 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women were arrested following an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in the forest area near Indinar village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 20, reports The Pioneer. The operation was launched on
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women were arrested following an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in the forest area near Indinar village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 20, reports The Pioneer. The operation was launched on an input about the presence of senior Maoist cadres in Basaguda-Gangaloor-Kirandool areas. Superintendent of Police (SP), Anjaneya Vaishnav said some Maoists escaped, adding that the three who were arrested were Guddu Kusram, Hunga Alwam and Indo. Kusram, who carried a bounty of INR 100,000, was the Gangaloor Local Squad Organization (LOS) member.
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January - 29 
As many as 26 different types of equipment were recovered after an encounter that broke out between the Chhattisgarh Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Useli Forests in the Amabeda area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on January 29, reports Devdiscourse. After the e
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As many as 26 different types of equipment were recovered after an encounter that broke out between the Chhattisgarh Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Useli Forests in the Amabeda area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on January 29, reports Devdiscourse. After the encounter, the Maoists fled from the site, looking at a much larger number of security personnel, officials said. The District Reserve Guard (DRG) team recovered several types of equipment like batteries, solar plates and jerkins.
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February - 8 
A villager, identified as Punem Lakhmu (48), was killed in a 'cross-firing' during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gundam-Chutwai forests of Tarrem region in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 8, reports The Times
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A villager, identified as Punem Lakhmu (48), was killed in a 'cross-firing' during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gundam-Chutwai forests of Tarrem region in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 8, reports The Times of India. Based on a specific input about the presence of Udham Singh, Maoist ‘commander’ of south Bastar division and his aides, joint forces of Special Task Force (STF), Commando Battalion for resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Reserve Guards (DRG) were launched a search operation. The Maoists tried to ambush the SFs by firing upon them leading to an exchange of fire from both sides. Lakhmu, a resident of Gundem village was caught in a 'cross-firing' and sustained bullet injury on his back and died on the spot.
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February - 25 
Three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed during an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 25, reports The Indian Express. The incident took place when a joint team of SFs had gone there to provide cover for a road const
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Three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed during an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 25, reports The Indian Express. The incident took place when a joint team of SFs had gone there to provide cover for a road construction project between Jagargunda and Basaguda. The Police had opened two new Police camps in the area. In a gun battle that broke out suddenly during the searches in the jungle area between Kunded and Jagargunda areas of Sukma, the Maoists shot dead three SF personnel, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Ramuram Nag (36), and constables Kunjam Joga (33) and Vanjam Bhima (31). Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar Range, P. Sundarraj said, “After the encounter ended, a search operation was carried out. The Maoists have also suffered casualties and the death count and injured count will be ascertained after the search parties return.”
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March - 2 
An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the hilly area of Paria Forest under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 2, reports The Print. After firing from both the sides for some time,
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An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the hilly area of Paria Forest under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 2, reports The Print. After firing from both the sides for some time, the Maoists escaped from there saving their lives. During this, the District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnels arrested a Maoist couple, identified as Muchaki Hidma and Kunjam Kosi, with a reward of INR 1 million. A reward of INR 800,000 has been declared on Hidma, who is a ‘deputy commander’ of military platoon-24, and INR 200,000 on Kosi, who is a member of military platoon-31 under the Kanger Valley Area Committee. Explosives and other items including six electric detonators, five gelatine rods, wire, batteries, Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] banners-posters and other materials have been recovered from the accused.
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March - 9 
An encounter took place between security personnel and Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] near Sakler village under the Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 9 (today), reports The Print. A joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and 208th Battalion of the Co
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An encounter took place between security personnel and Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] near Sakler village under the Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 9 (today), reports The Print. A joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and 208th Battalion of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) of the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) had launched the operation from Dabbamarka camp towards Sakler when the exchange of fire took place at around 9 a.m. According to the Police, during the encounter, which lasted for about 45 minutes, six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were seen running away with injuries. The SFs also recovered a huge quantity of barrel grenade launchers and other explosive materials from the spot after the encounter.
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March - 9 
Two commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) sustained injuries in the encounter that took place on March 9 between security personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Sakler village under the Kistaram Po
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Two commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) sustained injuries in the encounter that took place on March 9 between security personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Sakler village under the Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports pragativadi.com. "Two commandos of CoBRA, Inspector Munesh Kumar Meena of CoBRA’s 202nd battalion and constable Amit Modak of CoBRA’s 208th battalion, suffered minor injuries in the encounter. Around five-six Maoists also sustained bullet injuries in the encounter, but they managed to escape into the jungles," the senior Police officer said in a statement. Earlier, the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported the incident on March 9.
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March - 15 
District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel exchanged fire with the cadres belonging to the East Bastar Division Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Manganar area under Malewahi Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 15, reports bhaskar.com. Fol
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District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel exchanged fire with the cadres belonging to the East Bastar Division Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Manganar area under Malewahi Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 15, reports bhaskar.com. Following information that a large number of Maoists are present in the border areas of Manganar, Gufa, and Kohbeda in the district, a search operation was launched. On seeing the Security Forces (SFs), the Maoists opened fire, ensuing an encounter that took place for about 40 minutes. Seeing the SFs being overwhelmed, the Maoists escaped under the cover of the forest. After the encounter during the search of the area, the SFs destroyed the camp of the Maoists, and a huge amount of explosive material was recovered from the spot, which includes daily use items, wires, batteries, gunpowder, and other explosive items.
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March - 21 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near the Korcholi-Todka Forest area under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on March 21, reports The Indian Express. An anti-Maoist operation was
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near the Korcholi-Todka Forest area under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on March 21, reports The Indian Express. An anti-Maoist operation was conducted near the Korcholi-Todka Forest area after information that the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), an armed wing of the CPI-Maoist, ‘commander’ Vella, and Gangaloor ‘Area Committee Member (ACM)’ Dinesh, were present in the area. A team comprising officials from the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched the operation. "During the search operation after the encounter, the dead body of a female Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] cadre in uniform, along with a 12-bore rifle, was recovered from the spot. All security personnel are safe, and further search operations are being carried out in the nearby area," a Police official said.
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March - 22 
An encounter broke out between Police and Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] near Bacheli Police Station in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 22 night when the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) tried to set fire to a JCB machine and a truck used for doubling the r
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An encounter broke out between Police and Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] near Bacheli Police Station in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 22 night when the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) tried to set fire to a JCB machine and a truck used for doubling the railway track, reports The Statesman. Search operation in the area is underway, the Police said, adding, a JCB machine used in railway track doubling work and a truck used to transport iron ore were partially damaged in the incident.
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March - 23 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were suspected to be injured and five others were arrested following an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forest area near Kottalendra village under Errabore Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were suspected to be injured and five others were arrested following an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forest area near Kottalendra village under Errabore Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 23, reports The Week. Acting on a specific input about the presence of Maoists in Kottalendra in a bid to carry out a major attack on National Highway-30 (connecting Sukma town to Konta), a joint team of personnel from Konta and Errabore Police Stations and the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was dispatched in the area, Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Sharma said. When the patrolling team was cordoning off the forest area near Kottalendra, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides, and seeing the SF personnel zeroing in on them, the Maoists escaped from the spot. "Five Naxalites were apprehended from the spot while trying to flee," Sharma said, adding that four-five Maoists sustained injuries in the encounter but their colleagues managed to drag them inside the forest.
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March - 24 
An encounter broke out between a joint party of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel and cadres of the Amadai Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Palli Barsoor Road in the forest area of Chote Burgum in Narayanpur District of
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An encounter broke out between a joint party of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel and cadres of the Amadai Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Palli Barsoor Road in the forest area of Chote Burgum in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on March 24, reports etvbharat.com. Maoists fled the area taking advantage of forest cover. During a search operation in the area, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) which were later neutralised at the spot. However, there was no casualties to the SFs.
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April - 1 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Police patrol with bombs near Sawar Forest, resulting in an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists, in Todka area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 1, reports en.lalluram.com. Superintendent of P
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Police patrol with bombs near Sawar Forest, resulting in an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists, in Todka area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 1, reports en.lalluram.com. Superintendent of Police (SP), Anjaneya Vaishnav said a team of central forces, District Reserve Police, and Chhattisgarh Arms Force (CAF) rushed to Todka as the incident took place. While there was firing from both sides, however, no casualties are reported from both sides.
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April - 17 
An encounter took place between the Police and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Bade Tungali under Jangla Police Station area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 17, reports amarujala.com. During the search operation after the encounter, an Improv
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An encounter took place between the Police and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Bade Tungali under Jangla Police Station area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 17, reports amarujala.com. During the search operation after the encounter, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the Maoists was recovered. While neutralising the IED, DRG trooper Shankar Paret sustained injuries when the IED exploded.
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April - 21 
At least four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were claimed to be injured in the encounter that took place between District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel and the CPI-Maoist near Kanhaiguda area under Konta Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, repor
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At least four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were claimed to be injured in the encounter that took place between District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel and the CPI-Maoist near Kanhaiguda area under Konta Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip-off regarding the presence of Maoist ‘commander’ Kosi and Mangdu at Belpochcha, Nulkatong Gompad, under Konta Police Station area of Sukma, the DRG team had went for a search operation in the area, and the Maoists opened indiscriminate fire on the DRG personnel when the latter reached Kanhaiguda. In the exchange of fire, four-five Maoists were reportedly injured, said Sukma Police.
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May - 2 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘deputy commander’, identified as Nandlal alias Amlu Netam (38), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Gariyaband District of Chhattisgarh on May 2, reports The Indian Express. During the subsequent search operations, Netam, dressed i
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘deputy commander’, identified as Nandlal alias Amlu Netam (38), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Gariyaband District of Chhattisgarh on May 2, reports The Indian Express. During the subsequent search operations, Netam, dressed in his uniform, was found dead with an outdated .303 rifle lying next to him. Netam joined the Maoists in 2009 and worked as an ‘area committee’ member. He was also a part of the ‘Local Organisational Squad (LOS)’ which looks after politics and organisation. “He had a bounty of Rs 5 lakh [INR 500,000] on him. We found explosives and Naxal material from the spot as well,” said Gariyaband Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Amit Kamble.
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May - 8 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre, were killed in an encounter with a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel who were out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, in a forest near Danteshpuram village under Bheji police stat
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre, were killed in an encounter with a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel who were out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, in a forest near Danteshpuram village under Bheji police station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 8 (today), reports latestly.com. The Maoists opened fire on the DRG's patrolling team following which the gun-battle broke out, and after guns fell silent, bodies of two Maoists were recovered from the spot. The slain Maoists were identified as Madkam Erra, who was active as ‘commander’ of Golapalli Local Organisation Squad (LOS), and Madkam Bhime, ‘deputy commander’ of the same squad, an official said, adding that both, Erra and Bhime, were carrying rewards of INR 800,000 and INR 300,000 respectively on their heads. A cache of explosives and an automatic weapon were recovered from the encounter site, the official said.
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May - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, was killed in an encounter with the Police in a forest near Sirseti village under Kerlapal Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 11, reports The Print. Acting on specific inputs ab
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, was killed in an encounter with the Police in a forest near Sirseti village under Kerlapal Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 11, reports The Print. Acting on specific inputs about the presence of a large number of Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] in hilly areas of Simel and Gogunda villages, teams of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and the Special Task Force (STF) launched the operation, Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Sharma said. When one of the patrolling teams of the DRG was returning, armed Maoists opened fire on security personnel, triggering the gun battle, Sharma said. After the guns fell silent, the body of a Maoist, along with arms, ammunition, and Maoist-related materials, were recovered from the spot, the official said.
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May - 21 
Two commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s jungle warfare unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) were injured in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Pusnar and Hiroli villages under Gangaloor police
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Two commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s jungle warfare unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) were injured in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Pusnar and Hiroli villages under Gangaloor police station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 21, reports The Hindu. Constables Nakul and Mohammad Shahid, belonging to CoBRA's 202nd battalion, suffered from injuries on their hands and legs in the face-off, a Police official said, adding, two-three Maoists also received bullet injuries in the gun battle and were seen escaping from the spot. A joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the CRPF's CoBRA launched a search operation from Pusnar camp on May 21 evening after getting information about an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted between Pusnar and Hiroli villages under Gangaloor Police Station limits, an official said.
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May - 26 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper and a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Fagni, were injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists during a search operation in the forests of Urpanjhur village under Pratappur Police Station limits
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper and a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Fagni, were injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists during a search operation in the forests of Urpanjhur village under Pratappur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 26, reports newsdrum.in. The personnel belonging to BSF's 178th battalion and Kanker Police had launched the operation from Mendra camp under Pratappur Police Station limits on May 26 night towards Markachua village, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar Range, Sundarraj P said. After the gunfight, the security personnel found a woman Maoist in an injured condition at the spot and one single-shot gun was also recovered from there. BSF constable Vikas Singh sustained minor injuries in the gunfight and he was provided preliminary treatment at the camp, the IG said. Fagni, a member of Rajnandgaon-Kanker Border (RKB) division of Maoists, and is the wife of Vinod, Madanwada Local Organisation Squad (LOS) ‘commander’ of Maoists, he said.
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May - 26 
Manlik Ram, a trooper belonging to the Border Security Force (BSF)’s 178th battalion, sustained minor injuries in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Urpanjhur village under Pratappur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 26, tak
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Manlik Ram, a trooper belonging to the Border Security Force (BSF)’s 178th battalion, sustained minor injuries in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Urpanjhur village under Pratappur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 26, taking the injury toll to three, reports Hindustan Times on May 28. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported Vikas Singh, a BSF trooper, and a woman CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Fagni, were injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists during a search operation in the forests of Urpanjhur village under Pratappur Police Station limits in Kanker District on May 26.
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June - 3 
On June 3, four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Regadgatta village in Konta tehsil (revenue unit) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports The Hindu. The injured were dragged away by their fellow cadres into a forest
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On June 3, four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Regadgatta village in Konta tehsil (revenue unit) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports The Hindu. The injured were dragged away by their fellow cadres into a forest hideout, stated an unnamed official. The gunfight erupted based on intelligence about the presence of Maoist ‘commander’ Mangdu and his team belonging to Konta Area Committee in Maraiguda and Regadgatta villages of Chhattisgarh.
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June - 7 
An encounter between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Force (SF) personnel took place in the Basaguda-Pamed-Usoor tri-junction area in Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh on June 7, reports The Hindu. The joint operation against the Maoists was conducted by Centra
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An encounter between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Force (SF) personnel took place in the Basaguda-Pamed-Usoor tri-junction area in Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh on June 7, reports The Hindu. The joint operation against the Maoists was conducted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s jungle warfare unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) CoBRA and Madhya Pradesh Special Task Force (STF). Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar Range, P Sundarraj said, "There was an exchange of fire between Maoists and security forces in the Basaguda-Pamed-Usoor tri-junction area of Bijapur district. Security forces are fine; any damage to Naxals would be clear only after the completion of search operations. Since the search operations are still on, for security reasons more details would be disclosed after the operation is completed.
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June - 11 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sunita was killed in a gun battle with security personnel in the forest near Binagunda village under Chhotebethiya Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on June 11, reports The Hindu. Inspector General of Po
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sunita was killed in a gun battle with security personnel in the forest near Binagunda village under Chhotebethiya Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on June 11, reports The Hindu. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P said, "The operation was launched on June 11 based on inputs about the presence of Naxalite leaders belonging to the Rajnandgaon-Kanker Border division (RKB) and 20 to 25 armed cadres. Personnel from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the 132nd Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) were involved in the operation." After the exchange of fire stopped, the body of an unidentified woman Maoist clad in 'uniform' was found along with a .303 rifle close by, the IGP stated.
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June - 21 
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) constable Ajay Mandavi sustained injuries after a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), went off, during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation near Pidia village under Gangaloor P
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A District Reserve Guard (DRG) constable Ajay Mandavi sustained injuries after a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), went off, during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation near Pidia village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on June 21, reports indiatvnews.com. The Security Forces (SFs) conducted a major operation in the district and busted a Naxalite camp and also recovered a cache of explosives.
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June - 25 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Police camp with a rocket launcher at Hireli in Gangalur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, reports jantaserishta.com on June 26. Following the attack there was a brief exchange of fire between the Maoists and the
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Police camp with a rocket launcher at Hireli in Gangalur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, reports jantaserishta.com on June 26. Following the attack there was a brief exchange of fire between the Maoists and the Police. The Maoists fled after the Police opened fire in return. Bijapur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Anjaneya Varshney confirmed the Maoist attack on the Police camp.
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June - 27 
A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sodi Dula, was killed in an encounter with security personnel in a forest near Bodgubli village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on June 27, reports indiatvnews.com. A joint squad of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), the Cen
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A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sodi Dula, was killed in an encounter with security personnel in a forest near Bodgubli village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on June 27, reports indiatvnews.com. A joint squad of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and the District Force launched the operation in response to specific information regarding the presence of Maoists Vetti Bhima, Mangdu, Kosi, and Sodi Dula, as well as other cadres belonging to the Konta area committee of the CPI-Maoist, in the Errabor and Bheji Police Station areas. After the exchange of fire stopped, the body of a Maoist identified as Sodi Dula along with a muzzle loading gun, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), gelatine rod, cordex wire and electric detonators were recovered from the spot, a Police official said. "Dula was active as a key member of the Konta area committee of Maoists and 15 cases related to incidents were registered against him, " the official added.
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July - 4 
An encounter occurred between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) following inputs about the presence of 40-50 armed Maoists along with senior Maoist leaders in the forest near Isulnar village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 4, reports The
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An encounter occurred between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) following inputs about the presence of 40-50 armed Maoists along with senior Maoist leaders in the forest near Isulnar village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 4, reports The Pioneer. The Maoists opened fire when the SFs were cordoning off the forest. The Maoists escaped after they found SF personnel zeroing in on them, Superintendent of Police (SP), Chandrakant Governa said. The Police seized a bomb, cordex wire, fuse wire, four detonators, eight gelatins, Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] uniform and daily use items from the encounter spot.
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July - 22 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel during an anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation at a hill forest area near Kesamundi village under the Bhairamgarh Police Station in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on Jul
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel during an anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation at a hill forest area near Kesamundi village under the Bhairamgarh Police Station in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 22, reports The Print. Acting on specific inputs about the presence of 10-15 armed Maoists of the Bhairamgarh Area Committee in the forests of Potenar-Kesamundi villages, personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Bastar Fighters, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s 222nd battalion launched the operation, a Police official said. When the patrolling team was cordoning off the area in the morning, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides that lasted for about half an hour, the official added. After the fire exchange stopped, the body of a Naxalite was found at the spot. SF personnel also recovered a pistol, bullets, gelatin sticks, wires, and other Maoist-related materials from the spot. The identity of the killed Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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July - 29 
Security Force (SF) personnel exchanged fire with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation launched to check Maoist activities during 'martyrs' week', in a forest area near Chhote Kedwal village under Chintagufa and Kistaram
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Security Force (SF) personnel exchanged fire with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation launched to check Maoist activities during 'martyrs' week', in a forest area near Chhote Kedwal village under Chintagufa and Kistaram Police Station limits in Sukma District in Chhattisgarh on July 29, reports The Economic Times. Personnel belonging to the state police's District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were involved in the operation, a Police official said. Maoists observe 'martyrs' week' from July 28 to August 3 to mark the deaths of their colleagues in action.
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August - 1 
An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests near Bhalu Diggi village at Kulhari Ghat in Gariaband District of Chhattisgarh on August 1, reports etvbharat.com. SFs comprising the Police and Central Reserve Police
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An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests near Bhalu Diggi village at Kulhari Ghat in Gariaband District of Chhattisgarh on August 1, reports etvbharat.com. SFs comprising the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel launched a raid on a Maoist camp. Seeing the SFs, the Maoists opened fire, leading to an exchange of fire between the SFs and Maoists. After which, seeing the SFs dominating, the Maoists ran away, leaving the camp. During the search of the area, some essential materials belonging to the Maoists were seized by the Police from the Maoist camp.
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August - 21 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the Bhatbeda Forest area under Orchha Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 21, reports Hindustan Times. Pol
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the Bhatbeda Forest area under Orchha Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 21, reports Hindustan Times. Police said one .315 bore rifle and one 12-bore rifle were recovered from the encounter site. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar Range, Sundarraj P., said the operation was launched based on inputs about the presence of senior Maoist leaders, including ‘platoon number 16 in-charge’ Mallesh, ‘commander’ Vimla, ‘commander’ Deepak, and those belonging to the Indravati Area Committee of the CPI-Maoist. "At around 9 a.m., the firing started, and after about 30 minutes, when the firing stopped, the body of a Maoist in a ‘uniform’ was found at the spot," the IGP said.
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August - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) destroyed two camps of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), one of which spread over an area of two acres and was being used for training, along the border of Sukma and Dantewada Districts in Chhattisgarh during a two-day combing operation that concluded on August
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Security Forces (SFs) destroyed two camps of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), one of which spread over an area of two acres and was being used for training, along the border of Sukma and Dantewada Districts in Chhattisgarh during a two-day combing operation that concluded on August 23, reports The Print. SFs had received a tip-off about the presence of rebels belonging to the Kerlapal Area Committee under the Darbha Division of the Maoists, including leaders like Chaitu, Barse Deva, and Jagdish, in the hilly forests of Gogunda, Simel, and Gatta Pal villages, said Dantewada Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) R K Barman. A District Reserve Guard (DRG) team spotted a Maoist camp on a hill near Simel, and when the SFs were trying to encircle it, a gunfight broke out, Barman said. However, the Maoists soon fled from the spot, he said, adding that ammunition, substantial quantities of food materials, and items of daily use, along with Maoist literature, were seized from the camps. Another Maoist training camp was also found on a hill between Gatta Pal and Paria villages, and the DRG team neutralised it. "The camp was spread over an area of two acres and could accommodate 80–100 Naxals. During the search, live rounds of the AK-47 rifle, Maoist uniforms, bags, medicines, electric wires, solar panels, Maoist literature, and a huge quantity of ration materials and items of daily use were found," ASP Barman added.
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August - 27 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter that broke out between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) in a forest area near Karipani village under Borai Police Station limits in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on August 27, reports etvbharat.com. The SF
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter that broke out between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) in a forest area near Karipani village under Borai Police Station limits in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on August 27, reports etvbharat.com. The SFs searched the area and recovered the dead body along with his weapon, while the remaining Maoists managed to escape into the dense forest. The identity of the slain Maoist could not be ascertained till now, the Police said. Reportedly, the Borai area is a Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] corridor, and Maoist ‘commander’ Satyam Gawade is very active in the neighbouring districts of Kanker, Gariaband, and the Odisha border. The Maoists use the Borai area of Dhamtari as a corridor to reach Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Gobra Dalam (armed squad), Sita Nadi Dalam, and the Mainpur Area Committee are active in this part of the state.
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September - 5 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forests between Tadmetla and Duled villages in the Chintagufa region in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on September 5, reports The Times of India. Sukma Deputy Superintendent of Poli
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forests between Tadmetla and Duled villages in the Chintagufa region in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on September 5, reports The Times of India. Sukma Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rajat Nag said, "Police had received specific inputs about the presence of Maoists of the Jagargunda area committee in the forests of Tadmetla in the Chintagufa region of Sukma. Based on the information that they were hacking out a plan for a major attack, a joint team of battalion 203rd of the CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] and DRG [District Reserve Guards] went out on an operation." When the SFs were crossing forests between Tadmetla and Minpa, a group of armed Maoists opened indiscriminate firing upon them, which was retaliated against, resulting in an encounter in which two Maoists were killed. SF personnel sanitised the area and recovered two bodies of male Maoists from the encounter site. The slain Maoists, who are identified as Sori Deva and Rama Deva, both residents of Tadmetla and ‘militia’ (people’s army of the Maoists) cadres of the Jagargunda area committee, carried INR 100,000 cash bounty each on their heads, and murder cases were registered against them. Police have also recovered a 12-bore double rifle, a pistol, uniforms, raincoats, and other materials used by the Maoists in the forest.
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September - 20 
Two women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, jointly carrying a reward of INR 700,000, were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Security Forces (SFs), including District Reserve Guards (DRG), carrying out an anti-Maoist operation in the forests of Aranpur in Dantewada Distr
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Two women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, jointly carrying a reward of INR 700,000, were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Security Forces (SFs), including District Reserve Guards (DRG), carrying out an anti-Maoist operation in the forests of Aranpur in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on September 20, reports Zee News. Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP) Gaurav Rai said that input was received about the presence of Maoists in Darbha division. He said the Maoists opened fire on the SFs, and an encounter ensued in the forests of Aranpur. "After the firing stopped and the cadres retreated into deep forests, security personnel recovered the bodies of two women Maoists along with an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and a 12-bore rifle. Besides, a tiffin bomb, IED (Improvised Explosive Device) wires, ammunition, documents, and other items of daily use were also recovered," Rai added. Police said one of the Maoists killed in the encounter was identified as Kumari Lakkhe of the Malangir area committee and ‘area militia commander-in-chief’. "Kumari Lakkhe played an active role in many violent incidents and carried a Rs 5 lakh [INR 500,000] cash reward on her head. Beside this, more than half a dozen cases were lodged against her in Aranpur and Kirandul police stations," the SP said, adding that the other woman cadre was identified as Mangli Padami, who carried an INR 200.000 cash reward and was active as a member of ‘Platoon 24’.
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October - 17 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with security personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Bastar Fighter, both units of the State Police, the Special Task Force (STF), and the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) 170th battalion in a fore
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with security personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Bastar Fighter, both units of the State Police, the Special Task Force (STF), and the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) 170th battalion in a forest near Bandepara village under Madded Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 17, reports The Hindu. Acting on inputs about the presence of senior Maoists, including Madded area committee of Maoists in-charge Nagesh, its 'secretary' Buchanna, member Vishwanath, along with 15-20 armed cadres, in Koranjed-Bandepara Forests, the joint operation was launched. The face-off took place at around 6 a.m. in a forest near Bandepara village, and after the exchange of fire stopped, the body of a Maoist and an AK-47 rifle were recovered from the spot. The identity of the killed Maoists is yet to be ascertained.
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October - 20 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with security personnel in a forest located under Koyalibeda Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on October 20, reports India Today. The face-off took place around 8 a.m. [IST] when a team of the
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with security personnel in a forest located under Koyalibeda Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on October 20, reports India Today. The face-off took place around 8 a.m. [IST] when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), a unit of the State Police Force, was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar Range, Sundarraj P. said. After the exchange of fire stopped, the bodies of two Maoists, along with an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, one 12-bore rifle, and other arms and ammunition, were recovered from the spot. The identity of the slain Maoists is yet to be ascertained.
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November - 5 
An encounter took place between a joint team of the District Reserve Guards (DRG), Border Security Force (BSF), and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Antagarh area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on November 5, reports firstpost.com. After the encounter, the Securi
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An encounter took place between a joint team of the District Reserve Guards (DRG), Border Security Force (BSF), and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Antagarh area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on November 5, reports firstpost.com. After the encounter, the Security Forces (SFs) reportedly destroyed a Maoist camp in the Antagarh area. No casualty information has been reported.
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November - 14 
A villager (farmer), identified as Doge Ram, who was injured during an encounter between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces on November 7 in the forest of Uliya in Kanker District succumbed to his injuries on November 14, reports etvbharat.com.
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A villager (farmer), identified as Doge Ram, who was injured during an encounter between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces on November 7 in the forest of Uliya in Kanker District succumbed to his injuries on November 14, reports etvbharat.com.
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November - 24 
An exchange of fire between the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the District Reserve Guards (DRG) team of Police was reported from the forest area near Gumjheer and Marmakonari village under Amabeda Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on November 2
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An exchange of fire between the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the District Reserve Guards (DRG) team of Police was reported from the forest area near Gumjheer and Marmakonari village under Amabeda Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on November 24, reports patrika.com. Acting on the information that 12 Maoists, along with Prasad, in charge of the Kuemari Area Committee, were hiding in the forest area near Marmakonari village, the DRG team launched the search operation. The Maoists hiding in the area, on seeing the security team, opened indiscriminate fire on the Police force. The joint team also started retaliatory firings. The encounter continued for about an hour on both sides, and later on, the Maoists managed to escape by taking cover in the forest. However, there is no news of any casualties for any soldier in this encounter. During the search of the area, the soldiers recovered a huge amount of Maoist literature, clothes, items of daily use, medicines, HE bombs, and other Maoist items, including a live rocket launcher in the forest. It is being estimated from the materials found at the incident site that the Maoists had made Marmakonari Forest their temporary camp. According to the recovered utensils, the Maoist team had woken up after cooking the food and became alert after seeing the police team. The remaining quantity of rice was left in the vessel. The mills were storing water in jars for use there. Only after the arrival of the team will it be fully revealed which Maoist literature and other items are included in the seizure. The Maoists were using solar panels to spend the night in the forest. A wire-wrapped solar panel was also found among the seized material. Similarly, green vegetables were also found, which the Maoists were carrying. Based on the material found, the Maoists might have been planning to stay there for a week and plan some major incidents.
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December - 2 
An exchange of fire between CPI-Maoist and the Security Forces (SFs) took place in Bade Tungali Forest area under Jangla Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 2, reports etvbharat.com. Acting on information about Maoist leaders 'area committee member’ (ACM) Shankar an
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An exchange of fire between CPI-Maoist and the Security Forces (SFs) took place in Bade Tungali Forest area under Jangla Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 2, reports etvbharat.com. Acting on information about Maoist leaders 'area committee member’ (ACM) Shankar and Rajesh of Bhairamgarh Area Committee along with 20 to 25 armed Maoists were hiding in the forests in Jangla Police Station area, the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Bastar Fighter Force, and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) left for the spot, and an encounter broke out between SFs and the Maoists in the Bade Tungali Forest. Following the attack, the Maoists left the camp and escaped. Later on, during the search, the joint forces demolished the Maoist camp and recovered bows and arrows, polythene for tents, medicines, uniforms, pouches, firecrackers, and items of daily use from the site.
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December - 13 
A Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF) trooper was killed and another sustained injury after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a team of security personnel and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on December 13 (today), re
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A Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF) trooper was killed and another sustained injury after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a team of security personnel and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on December 13 (today), reports devdiscourse.com. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. [IST] in the Aamdai Ghati iron ore mine area under Chhotedongar Police Station limits when the security personnel were out on an area domination operation, a senior Police official said, adding that the ''Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] triggered an IED blast and opened firing on the patrolling team that led to an encounter between the two sides. '' Constable Kamlesh Sahu, belonging to the CAF's 9th battalion, was killed in the incident, while another constable, Vinay Kumar Sahu, sustained minor injuries, he said. The search operation by a joint team of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) is underway in the area to arrest the Maoists.
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December - 17 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sub-inspector (SI) was killed and a constable was seriously injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on December 17, reports The Telegraph. Sources said a CRPF battalion was headed from the Bedre Police c
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sub-inspector (SI) was killed and a constable was seriously injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on December 17, reports The Telegraph. Sources said a CRPF battalion was headed from the Bedre Police camp to Ursangal for an anti-Maoist operation when it was ambushed around 7 a.m. [IST]. “A preliminary probe has revealed that the Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] took advantage of the dense forest cover and suddenly opened fire at the security personnel. The CRPF team fired back, but they (the rebels) managed to flee. In the attack, sub-inspector Sudhakar Reddy was killed, and constable Ramu suffered bullet injuries. He was later airlifted to the state capital, Raipur, for better treatment,” a CRPF official said.
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December - 20 
At least five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were injured in an encounter between Security Forces and Maoists in the Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on December 20 (today), reports ANI. The gunfight broke out in the forests of Nagaram and Kotta Palli villages when a team of the District
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At least five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were injured in an encounter between Security Forces and Maoists in the Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on December 20 (today), reports ANI. The gunfight broke out in the forests of Nagaram and Kotta Palli villages when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), a unit of state police, along with the CoBRA 201 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Bastar Fighters, a police unit aimed at combating Left-Wing Extremism in Chhattisgarh, were out on an anti-Naxalite operation, police said. The gunfight was going on at the time of reporting.
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December - 23 
On December 23, at least three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were injured during a joint operation conducted by Sukma and Dantewada District Reserve Guards (DRG) in collaboration with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in forest of the Sukma-Dantewada border area in Suk
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On December 23, at least three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were injured during a joint operation conducted by Sukma and Dantewada District Reserve Guards (DRG) in collaboration with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in forest of the Sukma-Dantewada border area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports The Times of India. The Superintendent of Police (SP) for Sukma, Kiran Chavan, said that the possibility of casualties on the Maoist side cannot be dismissed. However, confirmation can only be made after the team returns. None of the injured Maoists have been caught, he added.
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December - 24 
On December 24, three cadres of the ‘Darbha Division’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in a joint operation conducted by the District Reserve Group (DRG) and Bastar Fighters in the forest area between Tumak Pal and Dabbakunna under Katekalyan Police Station limits in D
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On December 24, three cadres of the ‘Darbha Division’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in a joint operation conducted by the District Reserve Group (DRG) and Bastar Fighters in the forest area between Tumak Pal and Dabbakunna under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, reports Deccan Chronicle. Also, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from their location.
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