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Incidents of Recovery of Posters/Pamphlets/Literature:2010
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January - 1 
Maoists denied responsibility for removing clips from railway track near Gidni station in West Bengal early December 30 which might have led to a major train disaster had the sabotage not been detected by alert railway men.
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Maoists denied responsibility for removing clips from railway track near Gidni station in West Bengal early December 30 which might have led to a major train disaster had the sabotage not been detected by alert railway men.
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January - 2 
On January 2, the Maoists shot dead two CPI-Marxist members at Belapahari after trying them in a 'kangaroo' court on charges of providing information to the Police. Kunaram Singha, 45 and Ananda Singha, 42, both residents of Balichua village, were called out of their homes by some armed persons and
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On January 2, the Maoists shot dead two CPI-Marxist members at Belapahari after trying them in a 'kangaroo' court on charges of providing information to the Police. Kunaram Singha, 45 and Ananda Singha, 42, both residents of Balichua village, were called out of their homes by some armed persons and taken to the forest before being shot dead. Also, in continuing arson in the District, the PCPA cadres on January 3 set ablaze to three trucks at Amlasole and Bulanpur in protest against alleged attack on 'innocent tribals' by the Police.
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January - 2 
Train services in the Kharagpur-Tatanagar route of South-Eastern railway were disrupted on January 2 after a landmine hoax created panic in West Midnapore District, reports PTI. A pilot train and a team of joint SFs rushed to a spot near Jhargram railway station after a driver of the Howrah-bound Sa
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Train services in the Kharagpur-Tatanagar route of South-Eastern railway were disrupted on January 2 after a landmine hoax created panic in West Midnapore District, reports PTI. A pilot train and a team of joint SFs rushed to a spot near Jhargram railway station after a driver of the Howrah-bound Sambalpur Express noticed some banners and a tiffin-box with wires spread out lying on the railway tracks, Police said. An inspection by the bomb-disposal squad revealed the absence of any explosives. Police said that this was a ploy by the Maoists to create panic, as a result of which several local trains in the route were cancelled while long-distance trains got delayed.
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January - 3 January - 4
A supporter of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on January 3, The Hindu reported. The victim, Bapi Bakhli, was an active CPI-Marxist supporter till six months
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A supporter of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on January 3, The Hindu reported. The victim, Bapi Bakhli, was an active CPI-Marxist supporter till six months ago when he dissociated himself from the party in the face of Maoist threat. He was abducted from his shop at the Pirakata market in the evening of January 3. His bullet-riddled dead body was found a few metres away in the morning of January 4. According to District Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Verma, Maoist leaflets accusing Bakhli of being a Police informer were found at the spot. “Prima facie the murder was the handiwork of Maoists; yet we are probing all angles,” Verma said over telephone. In addition, several Maoist leaflets demanding punishment in ‘people’s court’ for those allegedly responsible for the massacre at Chhoto Angaria in West Midnapore District on January 4, 2001 were found on January 4 on the Midnapore-Lalgarh road.
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January - 7 January - 8
Two persons were killed in Lalgarh in West Midnapore District on January 7 by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu. With this, the total number of killings attributed to Maoists in the region in 2010 reached 12. A large group of armed assailants held a people
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Two persons were killed in Lalgarh in West Midnapore District on January 7 by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu. With this, the total number of killings attributed to Maoists in the region in 2010 reached 12. A large group of armed assailants held a people’s court at the Muraboni village near Jhargram town late on January 7. According to Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Verma, the victims, Nirmal Nayek and Mohfuz Ali Khondkar, were called out of their homes by a group to attend the meeting. Their bullet-riddled dead bodies were found at a spot near their homes early on January 8, Verma said. He said several Maoist posters claiming that the victims were miscreants backed by the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) and Police informers were found at the spot. While Maoists accused the victims to be backed by CPI-Marxist the family members reportedly claimed them to be supporters of Trinamool Congress party.
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January - 9 
The Security Forces on January 9 recovered 120 landmines besides firearms and other weapons in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District. Besides 120 directional landmines, 28 firearms, 61 sharp weapons, detonators, wires, and large quantity of bomb-making material were seized during the raid at a
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The Security Forces on January 9 recovered 120 landmines besides firearms and other weapons in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District. Besides 120 directional landmines, 28 firearms, 61 sharp weapons, detonators, wires, and large quantity of bomb-making material were seized during the raid at a house in Jamda locality, Superintendent of Police Manoj Verma said. Though Police had a tip off about five persons, having Maoist links, holed up in the house, they could not be arrested. Maoist literature and handwritten posters were also found in the rooms of the house.
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February - 1 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted and subsequently killed a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) worker in the West Midnapore District on February 1, reported The Hindu. At Jhargram around 25-30 suspected armed Maoists abducted Patul Singh Sardar from his hou
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted and subsequently killed a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist) worker in the West Midnapore District on February 1, reported The Hindu. At Jhargram around 25-30 suspected armed Maoists abducted Patul Singh Sardar from his house at Girighati village before shooting him dead. The bullet-riddled dead body of Sardar was found from the outskirts of the village. Some posters left behind by the Maoists claimed Sardar to be a Police spy, Police said.
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February - 21 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead two local leaders of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Karali Mahato and Baneshwar Mahato, in Dulukti village in the Bandwan region of Purulia District late on February 21, reports The Hin
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead two local leaders of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Karali Mahato and Baneshwar Mahato, in Dulukti village in the Bandwan region of Purulia District late on February 21, reports The Hindu. Several Maoist posters were found on the spot, in which the extremists claimed responsibility for the twin murders, accusing the victims of being Police informers.
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March - 7 
Four Maoist posters were found pasted on the walls of the Midnapore bus stand in Midnapore town near the residence of the District Superintendent of Police and the District Police headquarters.
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Four Maoist posters were found pasted on the walls of the Midnapore bus stand in Midnapore town near the residence of the District Superintendent of Police and the District Police headquarters.
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March - 15 
PTI reports that in day-long operations over vast areas of Jangalmahal in the West Midnapore District, the joint Security Forces (SFs) arrested 14 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a leader on March 15. Superintendent of Police Manoj Verma said Parameswar Mahato,
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PTI reports that in day-long operations over vast areas of Jangalmahal in the West Midnapore District, the joint Security Forces (SFs) arrested 14 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a leader on March 15. Superintendent of Police Manoj Verma said Parameswar Mahato, a Maoist squad leader, was arrested from Lodhashuli forest area. Maoist literature, mobiles, several phone numbers were recovered from the possession of Mahato, known to be active in the West Midnapore belt, besides firearms. 13 other Maoists were arrested from Salboni, Belpahari and Jhargram areas of Jangalmahal, the forested Naxalite-dominated pockets of West Midnapore. Besides West Midnapore, parts of Purulia and Bankura Districts also fall under the stretch.
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April - 10 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in West Midnapore District on April 10, reported Hindustan Times. The duo was identified as Kaushik Dutta and Paban Mahato and their dead bodies were found in th
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in West Midnapore District on April 10, reported Hindustan Times. The duo was identified as Kaushik Dutta and Paban Mahato and their dead bodies were found in the Bandhgora area of Jhargram sub-division in the District. The posters found near the dead bodies claimed that Dutta and Mahato, both CPI-M supporters, used to act as Police informers.
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April - 18 
India Today reported that 10 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested and a large cache of arms and ammunition were seized from Lalgarh and adjoining areas of West Midnapore District, informed Police on April 18. Superintendent of Police Manoj Verma said, "The Maoist
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India Today reported that 10 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested and a large cache of arms and ammunition were seized from Lalgarh and adjoining areas of West Midnapore District, informed Police on April 18. Superintendent of Police Manoj Verma said, "The Maoist cadres were arrested from Brindabanpur, Sirshi in Jhargram and Bhalukbasa in Goaltore during raids in the past three days in the forests." 14 single-barrel guns, four double-barrel guns, eight pistols, gelatine sticks, detonators, explosives and Maoist literature were seized from several places, he added.
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April - 19 
Police raided the residence of a doctor, Samir Biswas, in Asansol's Bajghoria area, for allegedly treating Maoists. As Biswas was not in the residence, two caretakers of the house — Susanta Das and Rajesh Marandi, were detained. Police found a large number of Maoists posters and leaflets from his re
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Police raided the residence of a doctor, Samir Biswas, in Asansol's Bajghoria area, for allegedly treating Maoists. As Biswas was not in the residence, two caretakers of the house — Susanta Das and Rajesh Marandi, were detained. Police found a large number of Maoists posters and leaflets from his residence.
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April - 26 
A supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) was killed and another seriously injured by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Bammal village in Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on April 26, reported PTI. The Maoists forcibly took away Aditya Lohar (50) and Mih
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A supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) was killed and another seriously injured by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Bammal village in Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on April 26, reported PTI. The Maoists forcibly took away Aditya Lohar (50) and Mihir Singh from their home. The bullet-riddled dead body of Lohar was found in the outskirts of the village while Singh was found in a seriously injured condition. Maoist posters were found on the spot in which they claimed that the victims were punished for being Police informers.
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May - 23 
Two unidentified dead bodies were found in a village near Jhargram in West Midnapore District with bullet injuries to their heads and throats on May 23, reported Telegraph. They are suspected of being killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres as the Police found Maoist poste
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Two unidentified dead bodies were found in a village near Jhargram in West Midnapore District with bullet injuries to their heads and throats on May 23, reported Telegraph. They are suspected of being killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres as the Police found Maoist posters near the dead bodies that accused the duo of being hired goons of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M).
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May - 28 
Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) has claimed responsibility for the derailment through the posters left at the site, reported The Hindu on May 28. The posters read, “We earlier demanded withdrawal of the joint security forces from Jangalmahal (West Midnapore, Bankura
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Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) has claimed responsibility for the derailment through the posters left at the site, reported The Hindu on May 28. The posters read, “We earlier demanded withdrawal of the joint security forces from Jangalmahal (West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia Districts) and end of [the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist] CPI (M) atrocities, but those demands were not met.”
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June - 16 
The Security Force personnel arrested an injured Maoist and recovered a huge cache of firearms, explosives, landmines and Maoist literature from the encounter site in West Midnapore. The Police are yet to establish the identity of the arrested Maoist.
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The Security Force personnel arrested an injured Maoist and recovered a huge cache of firearms, explosives, landmines and Maoist literature from the encounter site in West Midnapore. The Police are yet to establish the identity of the arrested Maoist.
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June - 19 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on June 19 killed two people in Jhargram area of West Midnapore District after accusing them of being "police informers", reports Times of India. The Maoists abducted the two men late in the night of June 18. Maoist posters, found near th
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on June 19 killed two people in Jhargram area of West Midnapore District after accusing them of being "police informers", reports Times of India. The Maoists abducted the two men late in the night of June 18. Maoist posters, found near the bodies, claimed both of them were Police informers, Police said.
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July - 16 
Three persons were killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in separate incidents in West Midnapore District on July 16, reports Indian Express. Shayan Pal (50), a former worker of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was dragged out of his house
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Three persons were killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in separate incidents in West Midnapore District on July 16, reports Indian Express. Shayan Pal (50), a former worker of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was dragged out of his house in Niguria and shot dead. Niguria village is located only half a kilometre from the nearest Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp. In a separate incident, Bukai Murmu (22), a labourer of Bhandardaha village, was also killed by suspected Maoists. On July 16 Bukai left for work but did not return home. Later, the Police recovered his body 2 kilometres away from his village. Bukai’s head had been smashed and Maoist posters were found near the body. In another incident, Sitaram Murmu (35), a CPI-M activist, was killed at Bandhgora village.
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July - 21 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead one person at Lodhashuli near Jhargram in West Midnapore District late on July 21, reports The Hindu. The body was recovered by the Police from State Highway 9 early on July 22. Jhargram Superintendent of Police Pravin Tripathi sai
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead one person at Lodhashuli near Jhargram in West Midnapore District late on July 21, reports The Hindu. The body was recovered by the Police from State Highway 9 early on July 22. Jhargram Superintendent of Police Pravin Tripathi said the identity of the victim could not be established and added: “We are going through missing reports filed in neighbouring police stations to find out who the person is. Several posters written in red ink were found lying scattered near the body in which the Maoists have claimed that the person is a police informer and has been executed.”
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August - 7 
Maoists threw a grenade and blew up a high tension pillar of Purulia pump storage project at Bagmundi on August 7. Maoist posters demanding supply of power to Bagmundi, was found near the spot, the Police added.
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Maoists threw a grenade and blew up a high tension pillar of Purulia pump storage project at Bagmundi on August 7. Maoist posters demanding supply of power to Bagmundi, was found near the spot, the Police added.
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August - 23 
The combined Security Forces (SFs) raided the hideout of Shashadhar Mahato, a ‘senior leader’ of the Maoists who carries a reward of INR 200,000 on his head, in Gosaibandh village and recovered 14 landmines and 80 kilogrammes of splinters, besides wires, computer gadgets, one cycle and Maoist litera
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The combined Security Forces (SFs) raided the hideout of Shashadhar Mahato, a ‘senior leader’ of the Maoists who carries a reward of INR 200,000 on his head, in Gosaibandh village and recovered 14 landmines and 80 kilogrammes of splinters, besides wires, computer gadgets, one cycle and Maoist literature and posters in West Midnapore District on August 23, reports The Hindu. Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) Mukesh Kumar told reporters that Mahato and a woman ‘leader’, Suchitra Mahato, used to stay there. The SFs, however, could not trace them.
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August - 24 
An unidentified dead body was found lying on the metalled road between Dhenrua and Lalgarh near Bhairabkundu village. Posters close by the body read that the victim had been acting as a spy for "CPM harmads" (goons of ruling CPI-M).
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An unidentified dead body was found lying on the metalled road between Dhenrua and Lalgarh near Bhairabkundu village. Posters close by the body read that the victim had been acting as a spy for "CPM harmads" (goons of ruling CPI-M).
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September - 14 
The body of an unidentified person suspected to have been killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was recovered from Jhargram area in West Midnapore District on September 14, reports IANS. Maoist posters found near the body declared that he had been killed because he was
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The body of an unidentified person suspected to have been killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was recovered from Jhargram area in West Midnapore District on September 14, reports IANS. Maoist posters found near the body declared that he had been killed because he was a Police informer, said a senior Police official.
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September - 27 
According to Sify.com, six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Bhulabheda village of Belpahari area under Jhargram sub-division in West Midnapore District in the evening of September 27. They are identified as Baneshwar Pramanik, Bhagirath alias Putul, Biren Mordha
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According to Sify.com, six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Bhulabheda village of Belpahari area under Jhargram sub-division in West Midnapore District in the evening of September 27. They are identified as Baneshwar Pramanik, Bhagirath alias Putul, Biren Mordhanno, Patel Murmu, Sashadhar Karmakar and Amit Mahato. “All were cadres of Madan Mahato's squad, which was active in Belpahari area. Among the arrested Baneshwar was a prime catch as he was wanted in at least 10 cases including sedition, loot and damaging government properties,” said Jhargram Police District Superintendent Praveen Tripathi. The Police also recovered one fire arm, two landmines and ammunition and Maoist posters from them.
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October - 3 
A group of about 50 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), armed with sophisticated weapons, raided Chirogora village in Purulia District in the night of October 3 and shot dead three activists of the Forward Bloc party after dragging them out of their houses, reports The Hindu.
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A group of about 50 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), armed with sophisticated weapons, raided Chirogora village in Purulia District in the night of October 3 and shot dead three activists of the Forward Bloc party after dragging them out of their houses, reports The Hindu. The deceased were identified as Leru Majhi, Dasrath Majhi, and Choto Majhi. The attackers left some leaflets in the area claiming that they were killed as they were “Police spies“.
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October - 9 October - 10
Kalipada Chakrabarty and his brother Sukumar Chakrabarty, both supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), were dragged out of their home and shot dead by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Tilia village near Balarampur in Purulia District in the int
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Kalipada Chakrabarty and his brother Sukumar Chakrabarty, both supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), were dragged out of their home and shot dead by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Tilia village near Balarampur in Purulia District in the intervening night of October 9-10. The attackers are believed to be members of the Ayodhya Hills squad of Maoists. Maoist posters, claiming that the brothers were Police informers, were recovered from the spot.
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October - 21 
Maoist posters were found from various areas of Jhargram town in West Midnapore District, reports Sify.com. The posters appealed to the lower rank Police personnel and the central paramilitary troopers not to follow the diktats of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist), a Police o
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Maoist posters were found from various areas of Jhargram town in West Midnapore District, reports Sify.com. The posters appealed to the lower rank Police personnel and the central paramilitary troopers not to follow the diktats of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-Marxist), a Police officer said.
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November - 16 
The Hindu reports that Rumpa Mahato alias Sujata alias Ashtami (21), a self-styled Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘deputy area commander’ in the Nayagram area of West Midnapore District, surrendered before the Police at the Bankura District Police lines on November 16. “She was fairly
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The Hindu reports that Rumpa Mahato alias Sujata alias Ashtami (21), a self-styled Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘deputy area commander’ in the Nayagram area of West Midnapore District, surrendered before the Police at the Bankura District Police lines on November 16. “She was fairly high up in the local guerrilla squad and active in the Lalgarh area. She had links with Maoist leaders like Kishanji and Bikash,” Superintendent of Police Pranav Kumar told The Hindu. She laid down a 9 mm pistol, 11 cartridges and plenty of Maoist literature during her surrender. According to the Police, Rumpa had confessed that she was “fed up with the meaningless violence being committed by the Maoists and had been a victim of torture, both physical and mental”. While surrendering, Rumpa said: 'The Maoists have committed the same injustices against which they claimed they were fighting. So I have decided to surrender and get back to normal life.'
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November - 19 
The Hindu reports that 20 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze Dhanghori gram panchayat (village level local self government institution) office at Sankrail in West Midnapore District on November 19. The Maoists hurled bombs and subsequently broke into the building a
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The Hindu reports that 20 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze Dhanghori gram panchayat (village level local self government institution) office at Sankrail in West Midnapore District on November 19. The Maoists hurled bombs and subsequently broke into the building and ransacked the office - damaged furniture and computers, burnt files. They also raised slogans and left posters claiming responsibility for the incident. The posters recovered from the incident side said the attack was in retaliation for the 'atrocities' by the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) cadres on villagers at Chunapara area on November 4. Superintendent of Police of Jhargram, Pravin Kumar Tripathi said investigations pointed to the involvement of some local supporters of the Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA).
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December - 4 
Indian Express reports that Police arrested a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Anu alias Kalpana Maity, State Committee member and wife of Ashim Mondal alias Akash, also said to be one of the closest aides of Koteshwar Rao alias Kishan from Howrah railway station in Kol
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Indian Express reports that Police arrested a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Anu alias Kalpana Maity, State Committee member and wife of Ashim Mondal alias Akash, also said to be one of the closest aides of Koteshwar Rao alias Kishan from Howrah railway station in Kolkata on December 4. Police have seized several documents, electronic gadgets, improvised rocket launchers and sophisticated foreign made communication devices including wireless sets, voice control operating systems and antennas from her possession.
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December - 5 
The Hindu reports that a supporter of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) -backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) was killed by suspected Maoist cadres in West Midnapore District late on December 5. The victim identified as Ajit Bera, a resident of Bachurkhayar villa
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The Hindu reports that a supporter of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) -backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) was killed by suspected Maoist cadres in West Midnapore District late on December 5. The victim identified as Ajit Bera, a resident of Bachurkhayar village near Nayagram, was dragged out of his home by armed cadres. They searched his mobile phone to check if any numbers of Police officers were stored in it. Police found three posters at the site claiming that Ajit Bera was a Police informer and there were reports that he was involved in the arrest of two PCPA supporters at Nayagram, Superintendent of Police (SP) Jhargram, Praveen Tripathi said. Tripathi denied that Ajit Bera had been a Police contact. “The arrest of those two persons occurred two months ago and is not related. It is possible that the killing is a result of infighting within the Maoist ranks,” he added.
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December - 7 
PTI reports that a huge cache of ammunition and communication devices were recovered from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts during raids conducted by Special Task Force (STF) at the Districts of Hooghly, South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas on December 7. More than 200 man
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PTI reports that a huge cache of ammunition and communication devices were recovered from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts during raids conducted by Special Task Force (STF) at the Districts of Hooghly, South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas on December 7. More than 200 man pack and static wireless system, nearly 50 static sets, antennas, 50 remote-operated timers and VHF (very high frequency) static sets and High Frequency sets, 150 bullets mainly of AK-47, explosives and different kinds of circuits have been recovered. This shows that they are trying to develop sophisticated communication and explosive equipment, said Additional Commissioner-II and STF chief Rajiv Kumar. "Besides, several CDs, documents, literature, Kishenji’s unedited interviews and laptops were also seized," Kumar said, adding that raids are on at different places and the Police hope to recover some more documents.
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December - 10 
A plot to blow up the railway station in Purulia District by suspected Maoists was foiled with the seizure of high-intensity explosives, with train services being suspended immediately. "The sack, which had wires protruding from it, was packed with 20 gelatine sticks, 18 power gels and a huge quanti
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A plot to blow up the railway station in Purulia District by suspected Maoists was foiled with the seizure of high-intensity explosives, with train services being suspended immediately. "The sack, which had wires protruding from it, was packed with 20 gelatine sticks, 18 power gels and a huge quantity of bomb splinters and was detected by RPF personnel on patrol in the night of December 10," Police said. A Maoist poster was found in the bag which read "Withdraw joint forces from Junglemahal" and "Stop atrocities on innocent villagers", the Police added.
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December - 18 
A Maoist leader and a woman cadre were arrested by the State Police officials from Laxmanpur area under Salboni Police Station in West Midnapore on December 18. One directional mine loaded with explosive substance, Maoist leaflet and two books of Bengali print has been recovered from their possessio
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A Maoist leader and a woman cadre were arrested by the State Police officials from Laxmanpur area under Salboni Police Station in West Midnapore on December 18. One directional mine loaded with explosive substance, Maoist leaflet and two books of Bengali print has been recovered from their possessions.
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December - 19 
The Hindu reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a primary school teacher, identified as Kalicharan Mahato, also a local ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader in Chhotokhakri village near Nayagram in West Midnapore District late o
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The Hindu reports that suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a primary school teacher, identified as Kalicharan Mahato, also a local ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader in Chhotokhakri village near Nayagram in West Midnapore District late on December 19. According to Jhargram Superintendent of Police Pravin Tripathi, a group of 20 armed Maoists raided the house of Kalicharan, pulled him out from his house and killed him and left posters branding him a Police informer.
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