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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2009
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January - 4 
Mahadeo Oroan, an STF constable, sustained serious injuries during an hour-long encounter at Kusaha forest under Manatu Police Station of Palamau District.
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Mahadeo Oroan, an STF constable, sustained serious injuries during an hour-long encounter at Kusaha forest under Manatu Police Station of Palamau District.
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January - 4 
Telegraph reports that during a joint operation, a special task force (STF) team and District Police personnel shot dead a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Babulal Munda alias Marandi, also known as Raman, and four other cadres in the evening of Ja
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Telegraph reports that during a joint operation, a special task force (STF) team and District Police personnel shot dead a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Babulal Munda alias Marandi, also known as Raman, and four other cadres in the evening of January 4 in the Baish Resham forest area, nearly 30 kilometres from the Hazaribagh District headquarters. The encounter took place when the Security Forces reached the Baish Resham forest area where the Maoists were holding a meeting. Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj confirmed the exchange of fire and admitted recovery of the body of the killed extremist. Few other bodies, however, were taken away by the extremists who had escaped taking advantage of the poor visibility condition in the evening, Kamboj said.
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January - 22 
During a separate incident in Palamau District's Lohari village, the CPI-Maoist and the outfit's breakaway group, the Tritiya Prastuti Samiti (TPC), exchanged gunfire for about 90 minutes, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Palamau range) Nandu Prasad said. However, there was no report of any casua
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During a separate incident in Palamau District's Lohari village, the CPI-Maoist and the outfit's breakaway group, the Tritiya Prastuti Samiti (TPC), exchanged gunfire for about 90 minutes, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Palamau range) Nandu Prasad said. However, there was no report of any casualties in their turf war.
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March - 8 
Three cadres of the erstwhile Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), presently known as the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces at Chatakpur village under Sneha Police Station in the Lohardaga District on March 8, reports The Hindu. However, ei
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Three cadres of the erstwhile Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), presently known as the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces at Chatakpur village under Sneha Police Station in the Lohardaga District on March 8, reports The Hindu. However, eight others managed to escape. Two pipe guns, a locally-made carbine and bullets were recovered from the spot.
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March - 9 
An ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajesh Toppo, was shot dead by the Police during an encounter near Karkari river under Tamar block of Ranchi District on March 9, reports IANS. Toppo was accused of killing former minister and Janata Dal-United (J
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An ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajesh Toppo, was shot dead by the Police during an encounter near Karkari river under Tamar block of Ranchi District on March 9, reports IANS. Toppo was accused of killing former minister and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) legislator Ramesh Singh Munda in July 2008 besides a dozen Security Force personnel. One pistol and live cartridges were seized from the incident site.
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March - 13 
PTI reports that a cadre of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as the Jharkhand Liberation Tiger, identified as Kanhu Lohra alias Laden, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Kocha village in Khunti District on March 13. The encounter occurred when a group of PLFI c
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PTI reports that a cadre of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as the Jharkhand Liberation Tiger, identified as Kanhu Lohra alias Laden, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Kocha village in Khunti District on March 13. The encounter occurred when a group of PLFI cadres fired on a Police patrol party. One gun and a pistol were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 15 
IANS reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed after a two-hour-long gun-battle with the Police near Barijharia village under Chainpur Police Station in the Palamau District on March 15. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team raided a hideout of the Maoists and ask
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IANS reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed after a two-hour-long gun-battle with the Police near Barijharia village under Chainpur Police Station in the Palamau District on March 15. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team raided a hideout of the Maoists and asked them to surrender. The Maoists, however, opened fire at the Police and in the retaliatory action, two insurgents were killed. However, some more Maoists, reportedly more than 10 in number, managed to escape along with the bodies of their slain comrades.
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April - 7 
IANS reports that two People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres were killed in a gun battle lasting over three hours with the Police near Salgi village of Gumla District on April 7. A carbine and a 9mm pistol were recovered from the slain extremists. According to Police, the PLFI members were
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IANS reports that two People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres were killed in a gun battle lasting over three hours with the Police near Salgi village of Gumla District on April 7. A carbine and a 9mm pistol were recovered from the slain extremists. According to Police, the PLFI members were holding a meeting to chalk out their strategy for the ensuing parliamentary elections.
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April - 9 
A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Krishna Yadav, was killed in a gun battle with cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Maoists, in the forest area of Angarha at Simaria in Chatra District on April 9, reports Telegraph. The Deput
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A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Krishna Yadav, was killed in a gun battle with cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Maoists, in the forest area of Angarha at Simaria in Chatra District on April 9, reports Telegraph. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Naushad Alam, confirmed the killing and said the Krishna’s body has been recovered. Alam said one more member of Krishna’s team, Uday Ganjhu, was killed while four others sustained injuries. Krishna was mainly active in the Chatra and Hazaribagh Districts.
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April - 10 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel repulsed a Maoist attack on their base camp at Furrow under the Bhandarya Police station in Garhwa District in the night of April 10, reports Times of India. The Garhwa Superintendent of Police (SP) Saket Kumar Singh said the Maoists opened fire at the BSF c
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel repulsed a Maoist attack on their base camp at Furrow under the Bhandarya Police station in Garhwa District in the night of April 10, reports Times of India. The Garhwa Superintendent of Police (SP) Saket Kumar Singh said the Maoists opened fire at the BSF camp from a distance in a bid to make their presence felt. However, the insurgents failed to inflict any damage as the camp was beyond their firing range. The Maoists used AK 47, SLRs and 3.3 rifles during the 15-minute attack which was retaliated by the BSF personnel present at the camp, the SP added.
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April - 11 
Telegraph reports that five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and three others injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on them inside Jalko forests under Arki Police station in Khunti District on April 11. “It appears the rebels had alread
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Telegraph reports that five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and three others injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on them inside Jalko forests under Arki Police station in Khunti District on April 11. “It appears the rebels had already taken positions on the hills of the forests,” said Inspector General (provision) and State Police spokesman S.N. Pradhan. “While the jawans were passing through, they opened fire,” he mentioned. The slain Paramilitary personnel were identified as Hoshiyar Singh, Majhar Ali Khan, Sunil Rai, Sahadilip Singh and N.N. Sharma. “We have recovered a large number of bullets and empty cartridges from the venue. We have also recovered the body of a Naxalite,” Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar Singh said over phone from Jalko and added that the CRPF personnel had killed another cadre of the CPI-Maoist, but his dead body was yet to be located.
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April - 15 
A day earlier in the same District, the Maoists triggered a landmine blast at Varnia Ghati in the hilly tracts of Barwadi blowing up a bus ferrying the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel leading to an exchange of fire with the Security Forces in which two CRPF personnel, a civilian driver
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A day earlier in the same District, the Maoists triggered a landmine blast at Varnia Ghati in the hilly tracts of Barwadi blowing up a bus ferrying the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel leading to an exchange of fire with the Security Forces in which two CRPF personnel, a civilian driver and five Maoists were killed. Immediately after the blast, 80 CRPF constables, who had earlier alighted from the bus fearing a Maoist attack since a road stretch had a sharp incline slowing down traffic and were walking behind the vehicle, took positions and fired on the extremists, Inspector General of Police (Provisions) S.N. Pradhan said. Parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held in the State in two phases on April 16 (today) and April 23.
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April - 15 
The Hindu reports that striking for the second time in as many days in a bid to disrupt the parliamentary elections, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) bus ferrying the BSF personnel from Ladhup to Arah at a place about 125 k
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The Hindu reports that striking for the second time in as many days in a bid to disrupt the parliamentary elections, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) bus ferrying the BSF personnel from Ladhup to Arah at a place about 125 kilometres from capital Ranchi in Latehar District, killing five BSF personnel, one helper and the civilian driver of the bus on April 16. The BSF personnel were returning after patrolling. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Sarvendu Tathagat, said a helicopter was flown to the spot for rescue operation, adding an encounter is going on.
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April - 16 
In the same District, the SFs forced a group of Maoists to retreat after heavy gun-fire near Kumudih railway station in the night of April 16, he added.
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In the same District, the SFs forced a group of Maoists to retreat after heavy gun-fire near Kumudih railway station in the night of April 16, he added.
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April - 23 
The Security Forces repulsed a Maoist attempt to disrupt polling at Bansdera in the East Singhbhum District, 165 kilometres from capital Ranchi, after an hour-long gun-battle with the insurgents, the Inspector General of Police S. N. Pradhan said in Ranchi.
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The Security Forces repulsed a Maoist attempt to disrupt polling at Bansdera in the East Singhbhum District, 165 kilometres from capital Ranchi, after an hour-long gun-battle with the insurgents, the Inspector General of Police S. N. Pradhan said in Ranchi.
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May - 14 
According to The Hindu, three railway officials, abducted by suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 12, were rescued on May 14 after an intensive combing operation in the forests of Amjharia in the Hazaribagh District, 140 km from Ranchi. “Station Master Lalit Prasad
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According to The Hindu, three railway officials, abducted by suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 12, were rescued on May 14 after an intensive combing operation in the forests of Amjharia in the Hazaribagh District, 140 km from Ranchi. “Station Master Lalit Prasad, Deputy Station Master Sushil Kumar Tete and Assistant Station Master Anil Kumar of Hendigir railway station of the East-Central Railways have been rescued unharmed,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Pankaj Kamboj told journalists. During the combing operation, the kidnappers saw the police approaching and started firing. After retaliatory action, all of them fled leaving the officials behind, he said. The abductors, who claimed to be Maoists, could belong to either the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) or Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), breakaway groups of the CPI-Maoist, the SP said. Three rifles, two country-made revolvers, six live cartridges, four cell phones and explosive materials were recovered from the spot.
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May - 24 
Maoist was killed and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Hazaribagh District on May 24, reports PTI. Acting on a tip-off that the Maoists of Jharkhand and Bihar were holding a meeting in the deep forest in Teta
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Maoist was killed and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Hazaribagh District on May 24, reports PTI. Acting on a tip-off that the Maoists of Jharkhand and Bihar were holding a meeting in the deep forest in Tetariya More bordering Gaya District of Bihar, a security team was rushed to the area, sources said. When the Maoists saw the Security Forces, they opened fire in which a CRPF personnel, Raj Kumar, received bullet injuries on his shoulder. The SFs retaliated the fire in which a Maoist was killed, sources claimed.
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May - 28 
On May 28, the Security Force (SF) personnel following an encounter arrested nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered three rifles, can bombs, uniforms and urea in the Ulung village under Rania Police Station area of Khunti District, reports Telegraph. The encounter too
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On May 28, the Security Force (SF) personnel following an encounter arrested nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered three rifles, can bombs, uniforms and urea in the Ulung village under Rania Police Station area of Khunti District, reports Telegraph. The encounter took place when a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) engaged in a long-range patrolling were fired upon by the Maoists at around 9.30am. The encounter, involving 40 SF personnel and some 200 Maoists, reportedly continued for 45-minutes. According to the Superintendent of Police of Khunti, Prabhat Kumar, “One out of the three rifles seized was a .303-rifle that is used by the Jharkhand Police personnel. Rebels must have looted the gun from a Police outpost. However, we are not sure from where,” adding, “three can bombs were recovered but we are yet to count the number of uniforms recovered. Besides, we have also recovered empty canvas kit bags used to carry all the equipment.” He also said that “As an exchange began, the rebels were left with little option other than escape into the nearby village (Ulung).” After the Maoists stopped firing, Police cordoned off the village and carried out a search operation that carried on till 5pm in the evening. “Afterwards, we drew out eight persons who were neither Ulung residents nor related to the villagers. After a brief inquiry, we ascertained that they were rebels and then mounted pressure on them to help recover arms, ammunition and uniforms from the area. While returning from the village, we arrested one more, a man who doubled up as an informer,” he added.
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May - 31 
On May 31, two separate encounters took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Namkum and Bundu Police Stations in Ranchi District, reports Times of India. Police also neutralized a bunker having a capacity of 50 people at Barahatu under Bundu Police S
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On May 31, two separate encounters took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Namkum and Bundu Police Stations in Ranchi District, reports Times of India. Police also neutralized a bunker having a capacity of 50 people at Barahatu under Bundu Police Station and recovered four 9-mm pistols along with few AK-47 bullets. While no Policeman was injured in the encounters, Police claimed that a Maoist was shot dead in the 30-minute gun battle. His body, however, was taken away by his associates.
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June - 10 
PTI reports that 11 Policemen, including a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector, were killed and six others injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion targeting their vehicle in West Singhbhum District on June 10. A joint team of the CRPF
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PTI reports that 11 Policemen, including a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector, were killed and six others injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion targeting their vehicle in West Singhbhum District on June 10. A joint team of the CRPF and Jharkhand Police was returning from a two-day long-range patrolling in Saranda forest when the explosion took place between Serengda and Aruanga villages, Director-General of Police V. D. Ram said. The victims also included the Officer in Charge of Goilkera Police Station, Philips Tete, and Assistant Sub-Inspector P. C Hembram besides CRPF inspector P. Parimal. An encounter between the Maoists and the Police followed the blast which was still continuing, CRPF Commandant Sanjay Singh said.
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June - 11 
The Hindu reports that one Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) cadre was killed in a gun battle with Security Forces near Semra village in Palamau District in the morning of June 11. Around seven TPC cadres were present when Police raided the village. However, the rest managed to escape. Police seized
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The Hindu reports that one Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) cadre was killed in a gun battle with Security Forces near Semra village in Palamau District in the morning of June 11. Around seven TPC cadres were present when Police raided the village. However, the rest managed to escape. Police seized one revolver and left-wing extremist literature, among other things, from the slain TPC cadre.
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June - 12 
According to IANS, at least 13 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in two separate attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bokaro District on June 12. CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a State Bank of India (SBI) branch near Fusro market of Bokaro town in the afternoon,
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According to IANS, at least 13 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in two separate attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bokaro District on June 12. CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a State Bank of India (SBI) branch near Fusro market of Bokaro town in the afternoon, killing two Jharkhand Police personnel, who foiled their attempt to loot money from the bank. At least 10 people were injured when the Maoists hurled bombs and opened indiscriminate fire in the market area. An encounter took place between SFs and the Maoists in the Bermo Police Station area of Bokaro after the attack.
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June - 13 
Maoists detonated a landmine near Rania in Khunti District on June 13 injuring 10 Jharkhand Armed Police personnel, five of them critically, reports Times of India. The incident, the third in last four days, took place when the Jharkhand Armed Police personnel were returning to the Rania Police camp
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Maoists detonated a landmine near Rania in Khunti District on June 13 injuring 10 Jharkhand Armed Police personnel, five of them critically, reports Times of India. The incident, the third in last four days, took place when the Jharkhand Armed Police personnel were returning to the Rania Police camp in a Police van after purchasing diesel. By the time the injured Policemen took position, the Maoists opened indiscriminate firing on them. The Policemen also fired over 100 rounds and mortars. The encounter lasted about half-an-hour following which the Maoists retreated into the nearby jungles. "The landmine was planted on a bridge. The vehicle, which carried diesel containers, was coming from Torpa to the Rania Police camp," Sub-Divisional Police Officer Ashok Kumar Rai said.
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June - 16 
ANI reports that four Policemen were killed and five others sustained injuries in an encounter between the Police and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Manatu Police Station area of Palamu District on June 16. The Police personnel were returning after a long range patroll
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ANI reports that four Policemen were killed and five others sustained injuries in an encounter between the Police and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Manatu Police Station area of Palamu District on June 16. The Police personnel were returning after a long range patrolling when the Maoists opened fire on them.
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June - 26 
In the same District, a criminal, who had recently joined the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Prem Nagar under the Nagari Police Outpost. Police confirmed the death of Nand Kishore Nayak in t
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In the same District, a criminal, who had recently joined the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Prem Nagar under the Nagari Police Outpost. Police confirmed the death of Nand Kishore Nayak in the encounter, saying that they had been on the lookout for the extremist for some time. A 9-mm pistol was recovered from the possession of the slain extremist.
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July - 20 
A gun-battle was reported between Police and cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in the forests near Chirudih village of Barkagaon, some 47 kilometers from the Hazaribagh District headquarters in the night of Jul
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A gun-battle was reported between Police and cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in the forests near Chirudih village of Barkagaon, some 47 kilometers from the Hazaribagh District headquarters in the night of July 20, reports Telegraph. Though no casualty was reported the Police recovered a wireless set, five mobile phones, 143 cartridges and files containing names of persons who had paid ‘levy’ to the JPC. The extremists, however, reportedly managed to escape. According to sources, the Barkagaon Police had received a tip-off regarding JPC members holding a meeting inside the Chirudih forests after dark. Accordingly, a team led by officer in charge of the Barkagaon Police station, Gopal Krishna, and assistant sub-inspectors K.K. Pathak and J.P. Marandi, reached the spot around 12.30 am. Sources said the extremists became aware of the Police presence and began to fire indiscriminately. Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj said the Police fired 10 rounds and the insurgents 15 rounds before the encounter ended. “There were about 10 to 15 rebels at the spot. They managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Otherwise, we would have surely managed to kill or arrest them,” Kamboj added.
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August - 14 
A transit camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was neutralized by the Security Force personnel in a two-hour encounter at Lotekocha jungle in the foothills of Dalma, 30 kilometers m from Jamshedpur, in the evening of August 14, according to Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP
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A transit camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was neutralized by the Security Force personnel in a two-hour encounter at Lotekocha jungle in the foothills of Dalma, 30 kilometers m from Jamshedpur, in the evening of August 14, according to Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP), East Singhbhum, Naveen Kumar Singh said that they had information about the transit camp at Lotekocha. “About 25 CPI-M cadres, including some new recruits, were lodged at the camp since the past three days. As the security team made its way to the spot, the rebels sensed trouble and started firing from their automatic guns and fled away taking the chance of darkness,” the SP added.
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August - 19 
All 10 abducted employees of the HINDALCO Industries Limited were released from captivity after 52 hours from the Belwari forest under Mahuadarn Police station in the Latehar District in the afternoon of August 19. Gumla SP Upendra Kumar said that the SFs had intensified combing operations in the de
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All 10 abducted employees of the HINDALCO Industries Limited were released from captivity after 52 hours from the Belwari forest under Mahuadarn Police station in the Latehar District in the afternoon of August 19. Gumla SP Upendra Kumar said that the SFs had intensified combing operations in the dense forests of the region following abduction of the employees by the Naxalites (left-wing extremists) on August 17, adding, when the SFs encircled the Belwari forest, the kidnappers opened fire which was retaliated by the SFs. But realising that they had been encircled in from all sides, the Naxalites let the captives off and disappeared deep into the forest, he added. Sources said the CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’ Sanjay Yadav, who had parted ways with the outfit along with his trusted lieutenants and a cache of sophisticated arms two months ago, is believed to have carried out the abduction. Intelligence sources had earlier claimed that Sanjay, who was a ‘platoon commander’ of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army of the CPI-Maoist, quit due to his growing differences with ‘zonal commander’ Nakul Yadav. Sources added that Sanjay and his group of around 25 members had been running his own group and demand for levy is believed to be the primary reason behind the extremists striking in the mining block of the State.
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August - 23 
Six CPI-Maoist cadres, disguised as pilgrims, were arrested along with 1,100 self-loading rifles (SLR) cartridges after a brief encounter near Silli village on the Silli-Gola road at around 2.30am (IST) on August 23. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar said the breakthrough had come
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Six CPI-Maoist cadres, disguised as pilgrims, were arrested along with 1,100 self-loading rifles (SLR) cartridges after a brief encounter near Silli village on the Silli-Gola road at around 2.30am (IST) on August 23. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar said the breakthrough had come after someone tipped them about the ammunition supply. “I have informed my Munger counterpart who is conducting raids to arrest the supplier,” Kumar added, saying seven rounds of firing took place before the six persons could be arrested. Those arrested were identified as Bholo Shaw alias David, Pradeep Mahto, Rajesh Kumar Mahto, Prafulla Kumar Mahto, Mandal Das and Murari Hussian. Except Pradeep and Hussain, all were dressed as pilgrims visiting Baidyanath Dham during Shravan Mela (religious fair). Pradeep, riding the motorcycle, was escorting the ammunition-laden car, driven by Hussain, in which the other four were also traveling. Kumar said that Pradeep was arrested first near the village, about 40 kilometres from Ranchi. “After interrogation, Pradeep divulged the information and we targeted the car,” he added. The cartridges, supposed to be handed over to Maoist ‘sub-zonal’ commander Kundan Pahan were carried from Munger in Bihar in a car escorted by a motorcycle. Kumar said Bholo alias David was a key member of the Pahan group. “He has been active in Bundu and Tamar for the past four years and can be called Kundan’s right hand. He is wanted in at least 12 cases registered in Bundu and Tamar police stations,” he added.
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August - 25 
Two Policemen were injured in an encounter with the Maoists who set ablaze four trucks near Taimara Ghati on the Ranchi-Jamshedpur road, according to Deccan Herald. Telegraph quoted Senior Superintendent of Police (Ranchi) Praveen Kumar as saying that the trucks were attacked by a Maoist squad that
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Two Policemen were injured in an encounter with the Maoists who set ablaze four trucks near Taimara Ghati on the Ranchi-Jamshedpur road, according to Deccan Herald. Telegraph quoted Senior Superintendent of Police (Ranchi) Praveen Kumar as saying that the trucks were attacked by a Maoist squad that included women. An anti-landmine vehicle carrying 10 personnel of the District Armed Police then reached the spot from Bundu. The extremists opened fire injuring driver Satish Kumar Ohdar. Constable Sukra Oroan returned fire, but was also injured in the shootout. As reported earlier, the insurgents set ablaze four trucks on the Ranchi-Jamshedpur National Highway on August 25. One truck driver was also injured.
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August - 27 
The joint police team of Gumla, Ghaghra and Lohardaga's Senha Police station seized arms, ammunition and several other incriminating items after an encounter with People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) activists at Hapamuni village situated in bordering areas of both the Districts under Ghaghra P
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The joint police team of Gumla, Ghaghra and Lohardaga's Senha Police station seized arms, ammunition and several other incriminating items after an encounter with People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) activists at Hapamuni village situated in bordering areas of both the Districts under Ghaghra Police station on August 27. SP Subodh Prasad said Police team had swung into action on a tip-off about PLFI activist, including its commander Rajesh Tiger alias Lal Tiger, accompanied by Surendra Oraon, who had escaped from Lohardaga prison and Budha Meer, were in the area. When police surrounded them they started firing. Police retaliated but the PLFI extremists managed to escape. The Police later seized a 9-mm pistol, a country-made pistol and a regular DBBL gun and 10 cartridges including 7 of 315 and rests of 12 bore. Some of the belongings of PLFI activists, which they left behind while escaping, were also seized. Two girls were also arrested from the incident site. Police personnel from the Senha Police station have been sent in a special mission against the PLFI squad who were reportedly taking shelter in a remote area under the same Police station, the SP said.
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September - 1 
A heavy exchange of fire took place between the Police and Maoists at Kalrabera forest under Ghurabandha Police station in the Ghatshila sub-division. The East Singhbhum However, no casualty was reported from either side.
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A heavy exchange of fire took place between the Police and Maoists at Kalrabera forest under Ghurabandha Police station in the Ghatshila sub-division. The East Singhbhum However, no casualty was reported from either side.
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September - 3 
PTI reports that seven Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were arrested on September 3 after the Police overpowered them following an encounter at Matoli village in the Garwah District, Police said. "During the two-hour gun-battle with the Naxalites of the Trititya Prastui Committee (TPC), 200 rounds
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PTI reports that seven Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were arrested on September 3 after the Police overpowered them following an encounter at Matoli village in the Garwah District, Police said. "During the two-hour gun-battle with the Naxalites of the Trititya Prastui Committee (TPC), 200 rounds were fired from both sides. There was no casualty on either side," said Superintendent of Police (SP) Saket Kumar Singh. Getting a tip-off that a group of TPC activists had congregated near the village, the Police team rushed to the spot around 4pm (IST), triggering the exchange of firing. 11 guns were recovered from their possession, the SP said. The TPC, a breakaway group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has been engaged in extortion and loot in the area, the SP said.
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September - 4 
At least two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Police in the Ranchi District on September 4, reports Telegraph. A gun battle ensued between the two sides when the Maoists opened fire towards a Police picket at Baruhatu forest in the Bundu Police
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At least two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Police in the Ranchi District on September 4, reports Telegraph. A gun battle ensued between the two sides when the Maoists opened fire towards a Police picket at Baruhatu forest in the Bundu Police Station area around 1.30am (IST). At least 700 rounds of bullets were fired from automatic and semi-automatic weapons during the encounter that continued for nearly three hours. Superintendent of Police (SP), Anup T. Mathew, confirmed the incident saying the Police forced the Maoists to retreat. “The rebels had opened fire from the hilly terrain side and wanted to damage the picket, which hinders their subversive activities. We killed at least two rebels,” Mathew said. He said the purpose of the attack was to divert the attention of the police who have intensified operations in other parts of Bundu.
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September - 4 
In another incident, an armed squad of the Maoists attacked an abandoned Police picket at Maniadih in the Tundi block (administrative unit), some 40 kilometers from the Dhanbad District headquarters. The insurgents planted two powerful can bombs around 1am, destroying a major portion of the picket.
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In another incident, an armed squad of the Maoists attacked an abandoned Police picket at Maniadih in the Tundi block (administrative unit), some 40 kilometers from the Dhanbad District headquarters. The insurgents planted two powerful can bombs around 1am, destroying a major portion of the picket. They also opened fire and reportedly shouted slogans against the Police and the administration before leaving the spot. Talking to Telegraph, Deputy SP Burnwal said no one had sustained injuries in the incident.Returning from Maniadih, the extremists also attacked the Pokharia Police picket, engaging the Police in a 10-minute encounter before disappearing into the dense forests. Sources said losses incurred by the security establishment in the District are being pegged at INR 1500000.
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September - 8 
Three Naxalites (left wing extremists) of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested after an encounter with the Police at Churugarha, about 70 kilometers from Ranchi, the Police said on September 8, reported PTI. Th
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Three Naxalites (left wing extremists) of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested after an encounter with the Police at Churugarha, about 70 kilometers from Ranchi, the Police said on September 8, reported PTI. The Police reached the spot after getting a tip-off that a group of JPC cadres had assembled at Churugarha to plot a crime in the night of September 7. The JPC cadres started firing as soon as they spotted the Police, triggering a two-hour long gun-battle before the Naxalites tried to flee. The police, however, chased and arrested three of them. Three rifles and some ammunition were seized from their possession, Senior Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar said. Over 150 bullets were fired by both the sides, he added and claimed that some of the Naxalites had suffered bullet wounds, but they managed to escape. “One of the three arrested Naxalites, identified as Raj Kumar Ganju, is a big catch for the police,” he added further. Ganju was allegedly involved in a number of cases.
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September - 22 
Three Tritiya Prasuti Committee (TPC) cadres were killed and three others arrested during a gun battle between the Police and the extremists in the Kumbha Begwari village of Hazaribagh District on September 22, reports Ranchi Express. The arrested cadres were identified by Ram Kumar Ganju, Binay Mun
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Three Tritiya Prasuti Committee (TPC) cadres were killed and three others arrested during a gun battle between the Police and the extremists in the Kumbha Begwari village of Hazaribagh District on September 22, reports Ranchi Express. The arrested cadres were identified by Ram Kumar Ganju, Binay Munda, and Rajesh Munda. The deceased extremist, however, were not identified yet. The encounter started in the morning and lasted till evening and nearly 500 rounds of fires were exchanged from both sides. Police recovered some arms and five- six pairs of shoes and slippers from them.
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September - 23 
PTI reports that an encounter occurred between the Security Force (SF) personnel and the Naxalites (left wing extremists) at the Pandabir village of West Singhbhum District when the SFs were returning after attending a meeting with Gram Raksha Dal (village protection unit) on September 23. Superinte
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PTI reports that an encounter occurred between the Security Force (SF) personnel and the Naxalites (left wing extremists) at the Pandabir village of West Singhbhum District when the SFs were returning after attending a meeting with Gram Raksha Dal (village protection unit) on September 23. Superintendent of Police Akhilesh Kumar Jha said that the SF personnel conducted raids in the village following a tip-off that a number of extremists have assembled there. The Naxalites started firing at the SF personnel, who retaliated. The extremist, however, managed to escape. The encounter lasted for a brief period and no report of any casualty or seizure was made, he added.
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October - 3 
IANS reports that two Policemen were wounded in a two-hour encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Bundu block (administrative division), 45 kilometres from State capital Ranchi, Police said on October 4. An encounter took place at Madhukamdih villag
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IANS reports that two Policemen were wounded in a two-hour encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Bundu block (administrative division), 45 kilometres from State capital Ranchi, Police said on October 4. An encounter took place at Madhukamdih village under Tamar Police Station in the Ranchi District on October 3 during a search operation launched to rescue the abducted Special Branch Inspector Francis Induwar, adds Times of India. Over 500 rounds of fire were exchanged between the two sides. The Security Forces (SFs) had rushed to the village on specific information that a Maoist squad had assembled near the native place of the CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’, Kundan Pahan. The Inspector General of Police, S. N. Pradhan, who is also the spokesperson of the Jharkhand Police, said a combing operation was launched on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoists in the area. "The security forces ultimately forced the Maoists to retreat," he added.
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October - 31 
Times of India reports that a villager was injured when a stray bullet hit him during an exchange of fire between Police and the Maoists at Daniya village situated on the foothill of Jhumra under Gomia block of the Bokaro District in the morning of October 31. The Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP
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Times of India reports that a villager was injured when a stray bullet hit him during an exchange of fire between Police and the Maoists at Daniya village situated on the foothill of Jhumra under Gomia block of the Bokaro District in the morning of October 31. The Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP), Saket Singh, said the Police are trying to ascertain whether Argaria is a villager or a Maoist. He said that the victim's presence at the spot has raised suspicion against him. The SP said that Security Force personnel from the District Police and the Central Reserve Police Force were conducting a search operation in the nearby forests when Maoists suddenly opened fire on them. "In retaliation, the security personnel opened 15 rounds of fire. The gun battle did not last for long as the Maoists retreated in haste," he added.
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November - 8 
The Lohardaga Police were engaged in three gun battles with the Naxalites (left wing extremists) at three different places along the District's border with Latehar under the Kisko Police Station on November 8, Times of India reported. The Lohardaga Superintendent of Police (SP) Subodh Prasad, who l
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The Lohardaga Police were engaged in three gun battles with the Naxalites (left wing extremists) at three different places along the District's border with Latehar under the Kisko Police Station on November 8, Times of India reported. The Lohardaga Superintendent of Police (SP) Subodh Prasad, who led the Police in taking on cadres of the Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh Simant Committee (JCSC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), said the extremists were led by Sanjay Yadav. The SP said Police recovered three Motorola walkie-talkie sets and a transistor-type device whose function was not known. "After a Maoist-related incident at Navagarh village in the neighbouring Latehar district two days back, we despatched a team of District Armed Police and CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] personnel to the area led by Senha and Kisko police stations officer-in-charges – Police Constable Deogam and Sunil Kumar Tiwari - respectively. It was a preventive step to check the rebels from entering Lohardaga district. The police team detected rebels led by Sanjay Yadav trying enter the district near Siram village of Kisko block which resulted in the first encounter at Siram around noon," the SP added. It was then the joint CRPF and police team informed nearest police pickets at Makka and Richughuta and asked help of additional forces to surround the escaping Maoists. "I requested Latehar SP Kuldeep Dwiwedi to send his nearest forces and rushed towards the spot. I joined the police team from Richughuta police picket who had by then engaged the Maoists in the second encounter near Makka, while the third encounter with forces from the Makka police picket took place at a place between Makka and Peshrar," the SP further said. He said Police forces from both Lohardaga and Latehar were conducting search operations in their respective areas to arrest the Maoists who were on the run. There was no casualty on either side, the SP added.
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November - 14 
The Lohardaga District Police on November 14 arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) activist, Santosh Pradhan, along with a locally-made pistol and four cartridges following a gun battle with the insurgents near Kalhepath village, according to Times of India. The PLFI activists were le
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The Lohardaga District Police on November 14 arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) activist, Santosh Pradhan, along with a locally-made pistol and four cartridges following a gun battle with the insurgents near Kalhepath village, according to Times of India. The PLFI activists were led by Surendra Oraon, charged in dozens of cases, including those of abduction and loot. A few years back, he had fled from Lohardaga prison. The SP Subodh Prasad said Senha Police had received a tip-off that PLFI cadres would go to collect levy from a brick kiln owner at Kalhepath. The PLFI activists opened fire on the cops. The Police retaliated but in order to save civilians in the way failed to arrest at least three insurgents, including Surendra Oraon. However, Santosh Pradhan of Senha was arrested.
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November - 16 
On November 16, the Maoists attacked a security camp at Khudisar under Dumri Police Station, where the Security Forces (SFs) were stationed for election duty. About 200 Maoists attacked the security camp and exchanged fire with the SFs. However, no one was injured. Vehicles of two election campaigne
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On November 16, the Maoists attacked a security camp at Khudisar under Dumri Police Station, where the Security Forces (SFs) were stationed for election duty. About 200 Maoists attacked the security camp and exchanged fire with the SFs. However, no one was injured. Vehicles of two election campaigners were also attacked and glass panes were damaged. The tyres of the cars were also punctured.
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November - 16 
PTI reports that the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on their camp at Khudishar village in the Giridih District, Police said on November 16 (today). About 20 Maoists started firing from a vantage point at the BSF's make-shift camp in
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PTI reports that the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on their camp at Khudishar village in the Giridih District, Police said on November 16 (today). About 20 Maoists started firing from a vantage point at the BSF's make-shift camp in the night of November 15, but a strong retaliatory action from the personnel forced the insurgents to retreat, the Superintendent of Police (SP) Ravikant Dhan said.
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December - 8 
PTI reports that two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the third phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections on December 8. The elections for 11 seats in the 81-member House registered a turnout of 55 per cent. Maoists, who had
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PTI reports that two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the third phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections on December 8. The elections for 11 seats in the 81-member House registered a turnout of 55 per cent. Maoists, who had given a call for poll boycott, fired at a BSF patrol party near the Sarasdangal forest in Dumka District, killing head constable Dharamvir Singh and constable Dinesh Sharma, Inspector-General of Police V. H. Desmukh said. The BSF personnel, on a road-opening mission for the passage of polling personnel, returned the fire, he said. The fourth phase is scheduled for December 12 and the fifth and final round on December 18. The results will be announced on December 23.
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December - 11 
Security Forces killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a fierce gun battle in Ranchi District on December 11, according to CNN-IBN. The SFs fired 500 rounds of bullets and also lobbed grenades. A huge cache of arms and ammunition including 200 kilograms of explosives, 100
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Security Forces killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a fierce gun battle in Ranchi District on December 11, according to CNN-IBN. The SFs fired 500 rounds of bullets and also lobbed grenades. A huge cache of arms and ammunition including 200 kilograms of explosives, 100 detonators and 30 kilograms can bombs were also recovered. However, Times of India reported that Police busted a Maoist camp killing one extremist and injuring three others. The incident occurred at Anteorda village at the tri-junction of Ranchi, Seraikela and West Singhbhum Districts. "Police fired around 500 rounds, used four high explosives, 14 hand grenades in which one Maoist was killed while three were reportedly injured and the camp was busted by police," Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar. "Around 70 Maoists took advantage of the low visibility and managed to flee through a small stream. But local people confirmed that Maoists were spotted taking their injured counterparts with them," he added. "Police recovered two single-barrel guns, one double-barrel gun, 200 kg ammonium nitrate, 200 kg semi-liquid explosive gel, two landmines weighing 30 kg, 200 detonators, 50 metre codex wire, 100 Duracell batteries, 25 camera flashes," said Kumar. Among other things recovered by Police were several kilograms of food grain meant for nearly 70 people, cooked food, 15 rucksacks of medicines for cerebral malaria, first aid kits and 200 soap cases to be used for making country-made bombs and two large barbed wire cutters. "The IAF helicopter was largely used during a recce mission to guide the movement of security men through the thick jungle," said Kumar, adding that a company of Security Forces will move into the forest in the morning of December 12 (today). "Looking at the recoveries, it appears that Maoists were planning a major attack during the ongoing election or attack police pickets or a camp of security forces," he added.
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December - 14 
Two Policemen were killed in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Lohardaga District on December 14, Times of India reports. It was followed by another similar explosion that ripped through a bus some seven hours later in the same District, inj
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Two Policemen were killed in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Lohardaga District on December 14, Times of India reports. It was followed by another similar explosion that ripped through a bus some seven hours later in the same District, injuring its driver and his deputy. While the first blast occurred at the Jharnapani turning point in Kekrang valley under Kisko Police Station at around 9am (IST), the second one took place near Chandalgo village, about three kilometers away. The bus was returning empty after the Security Forces were airlifted following the Kekrang valley blast but the Maoists targeted it near Chandalgo village. Police recovered wire, blankets and camera flash used to explode the mine. The explosion followed an encounter when 105 rounds of fire were exchanged by either side. No casualty was reported.
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December - 18 
A trooper of the of Bihar Military Police (BMP) was killed and two others sustained injuries in a gunfight with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Kanda Ghati in the Bisrampur Police Station area of Palamu District, the Police said on December 19. The Superintendent of Police, Jatin N
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A trooper of the of Bihar Military Police (BMP) was killed and two others sustained injuries in a gunfight with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Kanda Ghati in the Bisrampur Police Station area of Palamu District, the Police said on December 19. The Superintendent of Police, Jatin Narwal, said that a BMP trooper, Pultas Sharma, was killed in the encounter that lasted for about four hours in the night of December 18. The encounter ensued after Maoists attacked a cluster centre at Nawa, the Police said.
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