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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2007
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January - 7 
Police recovered about INR 32 lakh cash from the Lachagudem forest area after a brief exchange of fire with the Maoists, reports Daily India.
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Police recovered about INR 32 lakh cash from the Lachagudem forest area after a brief exchange of fire with the Maoists, reports Daily India.
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January - 8 
On January 8, four cadres belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women cadres, were killed during an encounter in Chhinari forest area under Chhote Dongar police station in the Narayanpur district. According to The Hindu, a joint party of Central Reserve Police
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On January 8, four cadres belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women cadres, were killed during an encounter in Chhinari forest area under Chhote Dongar police station in the Narayanpur district. According to The Hindu, a joint party of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Chhattisgarh Police recovered three weapons during subsequent search operations.
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January - 11 
Andhra Pradesh Police, on January 11, killed two cadres belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, during an encounter in the Kotapalli forest area near the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border in the Khammam district. According to Indian Express, the encounter o
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Andhra Pradesh Police, on January 11, killed two cadres belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, during an encounter in the Kotapalli forest area near the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border in the Khammam district. According to Indian Express, the encounter occurred after a police party came across a Maoist den during a routine patrol. Five other Maoists, however, managed to escape. Two rifles, some ammunition and Maoist literature was recovered from the incident site.
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January - 13 
The Nalgonda district police killed four cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an encounter on the outskirts of Yelamanagudem village in Gurrampodu mandal (administrative division) on January 13, reports The Hindu. Unconfirmed sources said that a senior second rung leader Bet
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The Nalgonda district police killed four cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an encounter on the outskirts of Yelamanagudem village in Gurrampodu mandal (administrative division) on January 13, reports The Hindu. Unconfirmed sources said that a senior second rung leader Betharaju Narasimha alias Mukku Ravi alias Janardhan of Mallareddygudem in Samsthan Narayanapur mandal was among those killed. Superintendent of Police Vijay Kumar said that two to four Maoists might have managed to escape. An AK-47, one carbine, one stengun, one tapancha (country-made revolver), three grenades and kitbags were recovered from the encounter site. It is not clear whether the Maoists, who had suffered a series of set backs in recent times, gathered there for a district committee meeting.
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January - 21 
In a separate incident, two Maoists and a police constable were killed during a two-hour encounter in the Bhejji area of Dantewada district. The police also claimed to have arrested two women Maoists. Many cadres, however, managed to escape.
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In a separate incident, two Maoists and a police constable were killed during a two-hour encounter in the Bhejji area of Dantewada district. The police also claimed to have arrested two women Maoists. Many cadres, however, managed to escape.
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January - 21 
On January 21, at least five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed by security forces during separate incidents in Chhattisgarh. Three Maoists were killed in a gun battle between Maoists and the joint team of the local police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) i
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On January 21, at least five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed by security forces during separate incidents in Chhattisgarh. Three Maoists were killed in a gun battle between Maoists and the joint team of the local police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the forest area of Timarpur in the Bastar district. Police sources said that Timarpur, located some 520 kilometres south of State capital Raipur, has several Maoist hideouts that are protected by landmines.
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January - 26 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed and two others injured in a landmine explosion triggered by the suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Malkangiri district on January 26, reports The Hindu. The security forces were clearing their way by
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed and two others injured in a landmine explosion triggered by the suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Malkangiri district on January 26, reports The Hindu. The security forces were clearing their way by removing the trees felled on the highway near MV-126 village under the Kalimela police station limits. The Maoists had felled the trees on the previous night in protest against the Republic Day celebrations in the area, official sources said. After triggering the blast, Maoists hiding in the nearby forest areas opened fire on the police leading to a hour-long exchange pf fire. It was, however, immediately not known whether any Maoist was killed in the encounter.
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January - 29 
On January 29, a police constable was killed and two others were injured during an encounter between police personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Wajeda forest area in the Khammam district, reports New Indian Express. Police sources said that the Maoists opene
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On January 29, a police constable was killed and two others were injured during an encounter between police personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Wajeda forest area in the Khammam district, reports New Indian Express. Police sources said that the Maoists opened fire on the police personnel who were conducting combing operations in the forest area, leading to an exchange of fire.
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January - 30 
Security force personnel arrested three Maoists, including two women, following a two-hour long encounter, which ensued when SFs raided a Maoist hideout close to the Andhra Pradesh border in the forests near Karamguda village under Chitrakonda Police station in Malkangiri district on January 30, rep
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Security force personnel arrested three Maoists, including two women, following a two-hour long encounter, which ensued when SFs raided a Maoist hideout close to the Andhra Pradesh border in the forests near Karamguda village under Chitrakonda Police station in Malkangiri district on January 30, reports Pioneer. Police sources informed Pioneer that 230 rounds were fired by SF personnel and 50 by the Maoists adding that the arrested Maoists were identified as Ramesh, Laxmi and Magama. They were of Telugu origin and literature written in Telugu was recovered from their possession. Large quantity of explosives, a solar phone, electronic detonators and fuse wire were also recovered from their hideout.
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January - 31 
In a separate incident, police gunned down another Maoist in a shootout in the Dantewada district on late January 31-afternoon.
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In a separate incident, police gunned down another Maoist in a shootout in the Dantewada district on late January 31-afternoon.
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January - 31 
Three cadres Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh on January 31, Daily India reports. "'Two CPI-Maoist senior cadres were killed in a forested stretch of Bijapur in the Bastar district, near the Andhra Pradesh border, in an hour-long enc
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Three cadres Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh on January 31, Daily India reports. "'Two CPI-Maoist senior cadres were killed in a forested stretch of Bijapur in the Bastar district, near the Andhra Pradesh border, in an hour-long encounter", said Girdhari Nayak, Inspector General (Maoist operations). Police recovered some self-loading rifles and other weapons from the site.
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February - 1 
On February 1, two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the police personnel in the forest areas of Peruru in Vajedu mandal (administrative division) of Khammam district, reports New Indian Express. The forest area is situated on the the Khammam
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On February 1, two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the police personnel in the forest areas of Peruru in Vajedu mandal (administrative division) of Khammam district, reports New Indian Express. The forest area is situated on the the Khammam-Chattisgarh border. A self loading rifle and a .303 rifle were recovered from the killed Maoists. Police said that they are yet to establish the identity of the killed Maoists.
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February - 6 
A civilian was killed and two others were injured as cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire targeting a security force picket at Lawalong in the Chatra district. According to Times of India, 200 CPI-Maoist cadres, following a three hour encounter retreated into the fo
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A civilian was killed and two others were injured as cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire targeting a security force picket at Lawalong in the Chatra district. According to Times of India, 200 CPI-Maoist cadres, following a three hour encounter retreated into the forest areas.
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February - 12 
According to Kalinga Times, a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in the Malkangiri district on the eve of the three-tier panchayat (local self-government) polls in Orissa on February 12. The incident took place when a police party heading for the Badigata polling
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According to Kalinga Times, a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in the Malkangiri district on the eve of the three-tier panchayat (local self-government) polls in Orissa on February 12. The incident took place when a police party heading for the Badigata polling booth under Kalimela police station of Malkangiri was attacked by the Maoists from inside the Kurup forests. One of the Maoists was killed as police personnel opened retaliatory fire. Police claimed to have recovered a grenade, explosives, literatures, kit bags and polythene sheets from the encounter site.
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February - 12 
Police officials in Chhattisgarh on February 12 said that they have arrested six CPI-Maoist cadres and recovered explosives during an overnight raid in the Narayanpur area near Abujhmad locality in the forested Bastar region. Bastar range Inspector General of Police R.K. Vij told IANS, "Six rebels d
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Police officials in Chhattisgarh on February 12 said that they have arrested six CPI-Maoist cadres and recovered explosives during an overnight raid in the Narayanpur area near Abujhmad locality in the forested Bastar region. Bastar range Inspector General of Police R.K. Vij told IANS, "Six rebels dressed up in Maoist uniform surrendered to the police after a brief gun-battle in their hideout. We seized three tiffin bombs, one detonator, a 50-metre wire and Maoist literature from them."
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March - 2 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including a woman cadre were killed during an encounter with the anti-naxal (left-wing extremist) squad police at a remote place between Marriguda and Thangalkota in the East Godavari district in the early hours of March 2, reports The
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including a woman cadre were killed during an encounter with the anti-naxal (left-wing extremist) squad police at a remote place between Marriguda and Thangalkota in the East Godavari district in the early hours of March 2, reports The Hindu. The slain Maoists are not yet identified and are believed to be top Maoist leaders of Orissa. East Godavari Police Superintendent Battini Srinivasulu told a press conference here that around 15 policemen and ten Maoists were believed to have participated in the encounter. Three weapons and three grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 8 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter that ensued after Maoists attacked a police camp on March 8 at Binagunda in the Gadchiroli district. Hindustan Times reports that Maoists managed to flee after an encounter that lasted for over two and a half hours.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter that ensued after Maoists attacked a police camp on March 8 at Binagunda in the Gadchiroli district. Hindustan Times reports that Maoists managed to flee after an encounter that lasted for over two and a half hours.
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March - 17 
On March 17, Chhattisgarh Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre during an encounter in Pharsegarh area of Bijapur police district and recovered a .303 rifle which they said was looted after the March 15 attack on a police outpost in Rani Bodli, reports Zee News.
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On March 17, Chhattisgarh Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre during an encounter in Pharsegarh area of Bijapur police district and recovered a .303 rifle which they said was looted after the March 15 attack on a police outpost in Rani Bodli, reports Zee News.
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March - 17 
Police personnel during an encounter killed five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forested Farsegarh area of Bijapur police district of southern Chhattisgarh on March 17, reports Times of India. Following the encounter that lasted for two hours, “one body was recovered whil
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Police personnel during an encounter killed five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forested Farsegarh area of Bijapur police district of southern Chhattisgarh on March 17, reports Times of India. Following the encounter that lasted for two hours, “one body was recovered while the ultras carried away four bodies into the forest”, a police official said.
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March - 19 
Two Maoist cadres were killed in an encounter with security force personnel at Jakelkundi forest area under Kalimela police station in the Malkangiri district on March 19-evening, according to New Indian Express. Police recovered a pistol, a claymore mine, a landmine, wires, Maoist literature and a
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Two Maoist cadres were killed in an encounter with security force personnel at Jakelkundi forest area under Kalimela police station in the Malkangiri district on March 19-evening, according to New Indian Express. Police recovered a pistol, a claymore mine, a landmine, wires, Maoist literature and a large number of detonators from the encounter site. Many of the Maoists wounded in the encounter managed to escape due to darkness.
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March - 29 
On March 29, two naxalites (left-wing extremists) were killed in an encounter with the police in the Nalgonda district. According to the Hindu, a police party was combing areas near Noothankal, on a tip-off that some extremists were forcibly collecting money from building contractors, when the excha
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On March 29, two naxalites (left-wing extremists) were killed in an encounter with the police in the Nalgonda district. According to the Hindu, a police party was combing areas near Noothankal, on a tip-off that some extremists were forcibly collecting money from building contractors, when the exchange of fire occurred near Mukundapur village.
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April - 8 
Another CPI-Maoist squad attacked a Central Reserve Police Station (CRPF) platoon near Hassanpur village under the Atri police station of Gaya district. The Hindu reports that the CRPF platoon was returning after a combing operation to flush out Maoists from villages under the Konch police station o
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Another CPI-Maoist squad attacked a Central Reserve Police Station (CRPF) platoon near Hassanpur village under the Atri police station of Gaya district. The Hindu reports that the CRPF platoon was returning after a combing operation to flush out Maoists from villages under the Konch police station of the district. The CRPF personnel retaliated and in the encounter that lasted about 30 minutes neither side suffered any casualties. A large cache of arms and ammunition including three rifles earlier looted from a police station, an SLR, a country-made rifle, and over 300 live cartridges of various calibers were recovered from the fleeing Maoists, claimed the CRPF sources. Patna Daily reports that CPI-Maoist area commander Hridaya Ravi Das was subsequently arrested by the security forces. The arrested Maoist was involved in several previous attacks on police stations.
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April - 10 
On April 10, two encounters between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) took place in the Gadchiroli district, reports Daily News & Analysis. In another incident in an unspecified place, Maoists tried to burn records inside a Panchayat (village level self-government body) offi
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On April 10, two encounters between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) took place in the Gadchiroli district, reports Daily News & Analysis. In another incident in an unspecified place, Maoists tried to burn records inside a Panchayat (village level self-government body) office. No casualties, however, were reported in any of these incidents. The CPI-Maoist had called for a general strike on the day across the Gadchiroli, Gondia and Chandrapur districts to protest against the death of their cadres, killed in police encounters in the State in 2006.
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April - 13 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ of the Karkabada region was killed in an encounter near a forested region of Dantewada district on April 13-morning, reports Chhattisgarh. The incident took place when CPI-Maoist cadres attacked Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) perso
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ of the Karkabada region was killed in an encounter near a forested region of Dantewada district on April 13-morning, reports Chhattisgarh. The incident took place when CPI-Maoist cadres attacked Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel patrolling in the area near the borders with Andhra Pradesh. An AK-47 riffle, one pistol, 20 cartridges and 4 Chinese grenades were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 14 
Times of India reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked an explosives and magazine depot of the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) at Tensa in the Sundergarh district but were repulsed by security force (SF) personnel after an exchange of fire. Deputy Insp
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Times of India reports that suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked an explosives and magazine depot of the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) at Tensa in the Sundergarh district but were repulsed by security force (SF) personnel after an exchange of fire. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (western range), Satyajit Mohanty said that no SF personnel was injured in the exchange of fire. The explosives kept in the depot were meant for use in mining operations to be conducted by the SAIL.
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April - 18 
A Naxalite (left-wing extremist) ‘zonal commander’, identified as Sanjay Kol, carrying a bounty of INR 100,000 was killed during an encounter with the police in the Chakia area of Chandauli district on April 18, reports Times of India. Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, hand grenades and pamphlets fro
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A Naxalite (left-wing extremist) ‘zonal commander’, identified as Sanjay Kol, carrying a bounty of INR 100,000 was killed during an encounter with the police in the Chakia area of Chandauli district on April 18, reports Times of India. Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, hand grenades and pamphlets from the possession the slain extremist. A number of cases, including those pertaining to looting, murder and extortion, were pending against Sanjay Kol in the Mirzapur and Sonbhadra areas of Uttar Pradesh and in the neighbouring State of Bihar.
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April - 20 
According to The Hindu, a Naxalite, identified as Jogu Venkateswarlu, was killed in an encounter with the police in the Warangal district on April 20. The police subsequently recovered a loaded pistol and a two-wheeler from the incident site. Venkateswarlu was reportedly a member of the Janashakti d
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According to The Hindu, a Naxalite, identified as Jogu Venkateswarlu, was killed in an encounter with the police in the Warangal district on April 20. The police subsequently recovered a loaded pistol and a two-wheeler from the incident site. Venkateswarlu was reportedly a member of the Janashakti district committee.
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April - 21 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Shankar Da alias Jitu Mahto, ‘area commander’ of Nimiaghat-Dumri, and Kumji Mistri, were killed in an encounter with the police near Chandli forest area under Mufassil police station in the Giridih district on April 21, reports
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Shankar Da alias Jitu Mahto, ‘area commander’ of Nimiaghat-Dumri, and Kumji Mistri, were killed in an encounter with the police near Chandli forest area under Mufassil police station in the Giridih district on April 21, reports Ranchi Express. Police also arrested six CPI-Maoist cadres, Ritlal Mahto, Ramchgandar Pandit, Nirmal Manjhi, Budhan Manjhi, Nirmala and Monika, and recovered over 40 rounds of ammunition, two pistols, two country-made revolvers, one police rifle, uniforms and Maoist literature and INR 33,000 in cash from the incident site.
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April - 23 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an encounter with the police in the Torasi area of Bastar district on April 23, reports Sahara Samay. According to the Bastar district Superintendent of Police, one of the slain Maoists has been identified as Ram Das, a local
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an encounter with the police in the Torasi area of Bastar district on April 23, reports Sahara Samay. According to the Bastar district Superintendent of Police, one of the slain Maoists has been identified as Ram Das, a local guerrilla squad commander.
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April - 24 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were shot dead by police in a retaliatory fire in the Dantewada district on April 24-night, according to IANS. The incident occurred when the CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on a police team.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were shot dead by police in a retaliatory fire in the Dantewada district on April 24-night, according to IANS. The incident occurred when the CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on a police team.
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April - 28 
Police in the Hazaribag district recovered two rifles and around 80 rounds of ammunition following an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest area along river Kahudag on April 28, reports Times of India. While Naxalites managed to flee following a half an
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Police in the Hazaribag district recovered two rifles and around 80 rounds of ammunition following an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest area along river Kahudag on April 28, reports Times of India. While Naxalites managed to flee following a half an hour encounter, subsequent search operations yielded the arms and ammunitions. One of the rifles recovered had ‘Jehanabad’ inscribed on it, indicating that it was looted during the Maoist raid on the Jehanabad jail on November 13, 2005.
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April - 29 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the police at Lenpalli village under Jargunda police station in the Dantewada district on an unspecified date, reports Chhattisgarh. CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on the joint group of Special Police Officers (SPO
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the police at Lenpalli village under Jargunda police station in the Dantewada district on an unspecified date, reports Chhattisgarh. CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on the joint group of Special Police Officers (SPOs), district police personnel and Chhattisgah Armed Police Force who were conducting a search operation, forcing them to retaliate. The police recovered one detonator, one tiffin-bomb and huge amount of Maoist literature from the incident site.
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April - 29 
Statesman reports that a sub-inspector of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during in an exchange of fire near MV 79 village in the Malkangiri district on April 29. Four CRPF personnel and two civilians we
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Statesman reports that a sub-inspector of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during in an exchange of fire near MV 79 village in the Malkangiri district on April 29. Four CRPF personnel and two civilians were injured also in the encounter which lasted for more than two hours. The encounter took place after the CRPF personnel followed a group of Maoists who had opened fire in a weekly market of MV 79 village. Unconfirmed reports said that a villager was killed in the attack. The Maoists managed had snatched an AK-47 and an SLR from the security forces. Subsequently, the security forces recovered two AK-47 rifles, including the one which had been taken away, from the site of the encounter.
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May - 9 
One Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel was killed in an encounter between the SAP personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Chikni village in the Khagaria district on May 9, reported Patna Daily. More than a hundred Maoists reportedly surrounded a police outpost in K
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One Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel was killed in an encounter between the SAP personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Chikni village in the Khagaria district on May 9, reported Patna Daily. More than a hundred Maoists reportedly surrounded a police outpost in Khagaria and opened fire towards the SAP personnel inside the police outpost building. In the ensuing encounter, in which more than two hundred rounds were fired from both sides, one SAP personnel was killed while another sustained shrapnel injuries. Maoists also looted a police rifle.
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May - 15 
Police and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire in the Madphul forest area of the same district. The firing was continuing till last reports came in. No police personnel were injured in the encounter.
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Police and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire in the Madphul forest area of the same district. The firing was continuing till last reports came in. No police personnel were injured in the encounter.
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May - 15 
Police in the Rohtas district and suspected Naxalites (left-wing extremists) exchanged fire at Dumarkho village under the Chutia police station on May 15-evening, reports Times of India. No casualty has been reported from the police side. Home Commissioner of Bihar, Afzal Amanullah, said that the ex
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Police in the Rohtas district and suspected Naxalites (left-wing extremists) exchanged fire at Dumarkho village under the Chutia police station on May 15-evening, reports Times of India. No casualty has been reported from the police side. Home Commissioner of Bihar, Afzal Amanullah, said that the extremists, numbering between 20 and 25, first opened fire at the police party during a routine search and combing operation in the area. The police fired 40 rounds in retaliation forcing the Naxalites to flee into the jungles of adjoining Sonebhadra district in Uttar Pradesh.
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May - 22 
On May 22, an encounter was reported between Naxalites (left-wing extremists) and police personnel in the Sironcha tehsil (administrative division) of Gadchiroli district near the Andhra Pradesh-Maharashtra border, reports Times of India. Police sources said that about 12 Naxalites, who were hiding
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On May 22, an encounter was reported between Naxalites (left-wing extremists) and police personnel in the Sironcha tehsil (administrative division) of Gadchiroli district near the Andhra Pradesh-Maharashtra border, reports Times of India. Police sources said that about 12 Naxalites, who were hiding in the forest near Ampetha village, started firing at the police team and as police engaged them in a 20 minute encounter they fled to the forests. No one was injured in the encounter. A camera flash gun, nine batteries, a digital multi-meter, two radio sets, two bags, books and nine tarpaulins were recovered from the area.
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May - 22 
Police personnel retaliated when about 12 Naxalites (left-wing extremist) opened fire towards the police team near Ampetha village in the Sironcha area of Gadchiroli district near Andhra Pradesh-Maharashtra border on May 22, according to Times of India. However, the Naxalites managed to escape into
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Police personnel retaliated when about 12 Naxalites (left-wing extremist) opened fire towards the police team near Ampetha village in the Sironcha area of Gadchiroli district near Andhra Pradesh-Maharashtra border on May 22, according to Times of India. However, the Naxalites managed to escape into the nearby forest. Police later recovered a camera flash gun, nine batteries, a digital multi-meter, two radio sets, two bags, books and nine tarpaulins from the area.
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May - 24 
On May 24, a group of 100 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire towards the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who were travelling to Koyalibeda from Tadokee village for a combing operation near Kandari village in the Kanker district, reports Chhattisgarh. The CR
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On May 24, a group of 100 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire towards the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who were travelling to Koyalibeda from Tadokee village for a combing operation near Kandari village in the Kanker district, reports Chhattisgarh. The CRPF personnel opened fire in retaliation and subsequently recovered the dead body of one Maoist, identified as Ashok Kumar Ushendi, along with a loaded rifle from the incident site. Police also arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Chamarsingh. However, the other Maoists managed to escape.
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May - 28 
In another exchange of fire between security forces (SFs) and the CPI-Maoists cadres in the Gangalur police station area in the Bijapur district, one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed.
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In another exchange of fire between security forces (SFs) and the CPI-Maoists cadres in the Gangalur police station area in the Bijapur district, one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed.
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May - 28 
On May 28, nine police personnel were killed and three others sustained injuries in landmine blasts carried out by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the subsequent exchange of fire that lasted an hour, near Kudur village between Kondagaon and Mardapal in the Bastar district, re
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On May 28, nine police personnel were killed and three others sustained injuries in landmine blasts carried out by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the subsequent exchange of fire that lasted an hour, near Kudur village between Kondagaon and Mardapal in the Bastar district, reports The Hindu. The incident occurred when policemen on combing operations were passing through the area. The Maoists reportedly looted arms and ammunition including automatic weapons from the police before fleeing from the incident site.
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May - 28 
One SF personnel was inured when SFs exchanged fire with the CPI-Maoists in the Bedre camp area in the same district.
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One SF personnel was inured when SFs exchanged fire with the CPI-Maoists in the Bedre camp area in the same district.
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May - 29 
On the same day, one Special Police Officers (SPO) was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists in the Dantewada district.
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On the same day, one Special Police Officers (SPO) was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists in the Dantewada district.
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May - 29 
One police personnel was wounded when Maoists opened fire at Bedare in the same district.
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One police personnel was wounded when Maoists opened fire at Bedare in the same district.
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June - 2 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the police in the forested stretch of Sendra area in the southern Bijapur district on June 2, reports IANS. The gun battle occurred when the Maoists opened fired towards the policemen who were conducting counte
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the police in the forested stretch of Sendra area in the southern Bijapur district on June 2, reports IANS. The gun battle occurred when the Maoists opened fired towards the policemen who were conducting counter-insurgency operations. "The security forces retaliated and gunned down four Maoists,” a police office told IANS. However, several others managed to escape.
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June - 2 
On June 2, State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) personnel repelled an attack by the Naxalites (Left-wing extremists) on the Border Road Organisation's base camp at Komaka-Gattajamiya road in Ettapalli tehsil (revenue division) of Gadchiroli district. According to Times of India, a group of 70 Naxalites
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On June 2, State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) personnel repelled an attack by the Naxalites (Left-wing extremists) on the Border Road Organisation's base camp at Komaka-Gattajamiya road in Ettapalli tehsil (revenue division) of Gadchiroli district. According to Times of India, a group of 70 Naxalites attacked the base using explosive devices and were intercepted by the SRPF personnel. In the ensuing encounter, four Naxalites and two police personnel were injured. A 1500 feet long, six-coloured wire was recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 6 
Two cadres of the Janashakti (a left-wing extremist group) group were reportedly killed in an exchange of fire with police in the reserve forest area near Gattupalli in the Gopavaram mandal (administrative region) of Kadapa district on June 6-night, reports The Hindu.
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Two cadres of the Janashakti (a left-wing extremist group) group were reportedly killed in an exchange of fire with police in the reserve forest area near Gattupalli in the Gopavaram mandal (administrative region) of Kadapa district on June 6-night, reports The Hindu.
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June - 7 
A civilian and one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured on June 7 in an exchange of fire between a group of Maoists and CRPF personnel in the Malkangiri district, reports IANS. Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire at a weekly market from the ne
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A civilian and one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured on June 7 in an exchange of fire between a group of Maoists and CRPF personnel in the Malkangiri district, reports IANS. Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire at a weekly market from the nearby forest at Kalimela targeting the CRPF personnel on duty in the market. The soldiers retaliated and the exchange of fire continued for about 15 minutes after which the Maoists disappeared into the forest.
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June - 10 
One police personnel was killed in an encounter with cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Akkabeda forest of Narayanpur district on June 10, reports The Hindu. The incident occurred when the Maoists challenged a police party which was on a combing operation in the area.
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One police personnel was killed in an encounter with cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Akkabeda forest of Narayanpur district on June 10, reports The Hindu. The incident occurred when the Maoists challenged a police party which was on a combing operation in the area. Police recovered one .303 rifle from the incident site.
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June - 10 
Police shot dead two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during an exchange of fire in a forest near Kankadahada police post area in the Dhenkanal district on June 10, reports IANS. Four other persons were detained for their alleged involvement in Maoist activities. Deputy Ins
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Police shot dead two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during an exchange of fire in a forest near Kankadahada police post area in the Dhenkanal district on June 10, reports IANS. Four other persons were detained for their alleged involvement in Maoist activities. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Northern range), Arun Kumar Sarangi, said that the Maoists took away the bodies of the slain cadres. “Police have seized a cache of arms and ammunition including a rifle, a revolver, a flask bomb, 75 live bullets and Maoist uniforms from the spot,” Sarangi added.
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June - 14 
Police retaliated and foiled an attack carried out by a group of about 100 Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the Cherpal police camp in the Bijapur district on June 14-morning, according to Chhattisgarh. The Maoists reportedly exploded a bomb and also opened fire towards the po
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Police retaliated and foiled an attack carried out by a group of about 100 Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the Cherpal police camp in the Bijapur district on June 14-morning, according to Chhattisgarh. The Maoists reportedly exploded a bomb and also opened fire towards the police personnel. However, when police opened fire the Maoists retreated and managed to escape. No causalities were reported.
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June - 17 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed by the police in an encounter near Gangallur village in the Bijapur district on June 17-evening, reports Dainik Bhaskar. Maoists reportedly opened fire towards a police party who were returning from a combing operation. Pol
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed by the police in an encounter near Gangallur village in the Bijapur district on June 17-evening, reports Dainik Bhaskar. Maoists reportedly opened fire towards a police party who were returning from a combing operation. Police personnel retaliated and during subsequent search operations, recovered three dead bodies of the CPI-Maoist cadres along with one 12-bore rifle, one home-made rifle and a live landmine from the incident site.
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June - 20 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a police personnel, identified as Anil Devangan, in a gun battle at Ghanora village in the Bastar district on June 20-evening, New Indian Express reports. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the incident which occurred when
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a police personnel, identified as Anil Devangan, in a gun battle at Ghanora village in the Bastar district on June 20-evening, New Indian Express reports. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the incident which occurred when the Maoists challenged and opened fire towards a police party conducting combing operations in the area. The Maoists later managed to escape.
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June - 22 
A top Maoist leader, Sande Rajamouli alias Prasad - the State Committee Secretary of Karnataka, a Central Committee Member and Central Military Commission member of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) - was reportedly killed in an encounter with the police near the railway station at Dharma
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A top Maoist leader, Sande Rajamouli alias Prasad - the State Committee Secretary of Karnataka, a Central Committee Member and Central Military Commission member of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) - was reportedly killed in an encounter with the police near the railway station at Dharmavaram in the Anantapur district, reports The Hindu. Rajamouli was reportedly involved in about 120 cases in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa and also the mastermind behind the Alipiri blast in which former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had a narrow escape. According to police, two cadres of the CPI-Maoist, possibly Prasad’s bodyguards, opened fire towards a special police party without any provocation and Rajamouli was killed in retaliatory fire by the police while trying to escape. The police recovered a revolver from the slain Maoist leader. However, the other two CPI-Maoist cadres managed to escape.
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June - 22 
Maoists have reportedly disputed the Andhra Pradesh Police claim that the top Maoist leader Sande Rajamouli was shot dead in an encounter at Dharmavaram town in the Anantapur district on June 22. Gangadhara, the Maoist spokesman for Karnataka, said that Rajamouli was in fact arrested near a bus stan
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Maoists have reportedly disputed the Andhra Pradesh Police claim that the top Maoist leader Sande Rajamouli was shot dead in an encounter at Dharmavaram town in the Anantapur district on June 22. Gangadhara, the Maoist spokesman for Karnataka, said that Rajamouli was in fact arrested near a bus stand at Kollam in the State of Kerala on June 22 at 2 pm when he was talking to a party leader over phone and killed later on. Gangadhara reportedly warned the State Government that it would have "to pay a price for the killing."
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June - 22 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Praja Pratighatna outfit, Bhaskar alias Srinivas, 'dalam' (squad) commander of the Mahabubabad area, and Srinivasulu, 'dalam' commander’ of the Tirmulgery area, were killed in a gun-battle with police near Mallampalli in the Warang
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Praja Pratighatna outfit, Bhaskar alias Srinivas, 'dalam' (squad) commander of the Mahabubabad area, and Srinivasulu, 'dalam' commander’ of the Tirmulgery area, were killed in a gun-battle with police near Mallampalli in the Warangal district on June 22, IANS reports. However, some of their associates managed to escape from the incident site.
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June - 26 
Police engaged Maoists in an encounter near Bairamgadh in the Bijapur district. However, no casualties were reported.
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Police engaged Maoists in an encounter near Bairamgadh in the Bijapur district. However, no casualties were reported.
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July - 1 
A member of the North Telangana Special Zonal Committee (NTSZC) secretariat of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Chettiraja Papaiah alias Somanna, carrying head money of INR 1000000, was killed in an encounter with police in the Medaram forest area under Tadavai mandal (administrativ
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A member of the North Telangana Special Zonal Committee (NTSZC) secretariat of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Chettiraja Papaiah alias Somanna, carrying head money of INR 1000000, was killed in an encounter with police in the Medaram forest area under Tadavai mandal (administrative division) of Warangal district on July 1, reports The Hindu. Police also recovered an AK-47, a pistol and four kit bags from the incident site. According to the Warangal district Superintendent of Police, Soumya Mishra, over 50 cases, including 15 under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA), were registered against Somanna in Warangal, Khammam, Nizamabad, Karimnagar and other districts of the State.
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July - 1 
The Central Reserve Police Force on July 1-night repulsed an attack on its camp at Madanpur in the Aurangabad district by the CPI-Maoist, reports The Hindu. The Maoists reportedly launched the attack in an apparent bid to divert the attention of the police which had engaged another group of Maoists
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The Central Reserve Police Force on July 1-night repulsed an attack on its camp at Madanpur in the Aurangabad district by the CPI-Maoist, reports The Hindu. The Maoists reportedly launched the attack in an apparent bid to divert the attention of the police which had engaged another group of Maoists in an encounter in the nearby Obra locality. In a combing operation that followed, police detained 19 people from the neighbouring villages for interrogation.
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July - 9 
On July 9, at least 24 security force (SF) personnel and 20 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed in a gun battle in the dense forests of Dantewada district, according to New Indian Express. "Sixteen Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including an Assi
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On July 9, at least 24 security force (SF) personnel and 20 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed in a gun battle in the dense forests of Dantewada district, according to New Indian Express. "Sixteen Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including an Assistant Commandant, Vijay Nandkishore Titre, six special police officers (SPOs) and two from Dantewada district forces were killed in the Elampatti-Regadgatta forest of Dantewada district, about 550 km from the state capital," Chhattisgarh Director General of Police, Vishwaranjan, told PTI. The dead bodies of all the 24 SF personnel, who had gone missing after a fierce gun battle, have been recovered in Konta block, Girdhari Nayak, Inspector General of Police (Maoist-operations), told IANS, and added, "The search teams of CRPF and state police, assisted by helicopters, recovered the bodies from a hilly terrain of Konta block, close to Andhra Pradesh border." Police said the death toll could increase as the condition of more than a dozen injured SF personnel is critical. Police sources added that at least 20 Maoists were killed in the incident. However, none of their dead bodies has been recovered yet.
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July - 9 
On July 9, two Special Police Officers and a Central Reserve Police Force personnel sustained injuries when a clash erupted between the CPI-Maoist cadres and security force (SF) personnel in the Konta block. SFs retaliated when Maoists opened fire and simultaneously triggered a landmine blast target
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On July 9, two Special Police Officers and a Central Reserve Police Force personnel sustained injuries when a clash erupted between the CPI-Maoist cadres and security force (SF) personnel in the Konta block. SFs retaliated when Maoists opened fire and simultaneously triggered a landmine blast targeting them in the area.
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July - 10 
An encounter was reported between Maoists and police at Adesmeta under the Gangalur police station area of Bijapur district on July 10-morning. However, no causalities were reported on either side.
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An encounter was reported between Maoists and police at Adesmeta under the Gangalur police station area of Bijapur district on July 10-morning. However, no causalities were reported on either side.
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July - 10 
Deccan Herald reports that five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Anti-Naxal Special Police Force at Ammadlu village near Menasinahadya in the Chikmagalur district on July 10. Police identified the Maoists as Gautam, a member of state com
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Deccan Herald reports that five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Anti-Naxal Special Police Force at Ammadlu village near Menasinahadya in the Chikmagalur district on July 10. Police identified the Maoists as Gautam, a member of state committee of CPI-Maoist, Parameshwar, secretary of the Kudremukh National Park Virodhi Okkuta, Sundaresh, Ramegowda and Kaveri. Two other Maoists managed to escape from the incident site. A police constable sustained bullet injuries. Local people, however, claimed that four of the killed were inmates of a house in the forests in which the Maoists had taken shelter. Police sources said that the police party was fired upon by the Maoists after they were asked to surrender. A Sten Gun with ammunition, one tapancha (country-made pistol) and an unexploded grenade, a cell phone, maps, tents and pamphlets were recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 16 
An unidentified cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with police personnel in Chhirka village of Bastar district on July 16. A rifle and some Maoist literature were recovered during subsequent search operations in the area.
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An unidentified cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with police personnel in Chhirka village of Bastar district on July 16. A rifle and some Maoist literature were recovered during subsequent search operations in the area.
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July - 17 
The Hindu reports that a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police were reportedly killed in an encounter at Hulugarubylu at Tallanduru near Agumbe in Tirthahalli taluk of Shimoga district on July 17. The Police official was identified as V
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The Hindu reports that a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police were reportedly killed in an encounter at Hulugarubylu at Tallanduru near Agumbe in Tirthahalli taluk of Shimoga district on July 17. The Police official was identified as Venkatesh, posted at the Agumbe Police outpost.
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July - 22 
According to New Indian Express, a ‘deputy commander’ of the special guerrilla squad of the Communist Party of the Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kiran, carrying a head money of INR 50000, was killed in a encounter with the police at Rachakonda village in the Prakasam district on July 22. The N
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According to New Indian Express, a ‘deputy commander’ of the special guerrilla squad of the Communist Party of the Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kiran, carrying a head money of INR 50000, was killed in a encounter with the police at Rachakonda village in the Prakasam district on July 22. The Nallamala Forest Division committee secretary, Nagireddy Panduranga Reddy alias Sagar alias Pratap, was also injured in the incident. Two other woman dalam (squad) members were reportedly arrested at the same place, although there has been no official verification. The encounter occurred when 12 Maoists assembled near a stream at Rachakonda and were planning to observe a martyrs week from July 27 to August 3. Police also recovered two .303 rifles and two tapanchas (country made rifles) from the encounter site.
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July - 25 
On July 25, one more CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Gopi alia Nageswara Rao, was killed in an exchange of fire with police at Birubulanarva in the Prakasam district, PTI reports. However, five others managed to escape. Two tapanchas (country-made revolvers) and a kit bag were recovered from the inc
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On July 25, one more CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Gopi alia Nageswara Rao, was killed in an exchange of fire with police at Birubulanarva in the Prakasam district, PTI reports. However, five others managed to escape. Two tapanchas (country-made revolvers) and a kit bag were recovered from the incident site.
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July - 26 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as P. Dasaradh alias ‘Tech’ Srinu alias Azad, and Anand Kumar alias Shyam, were killed in an encounter with the police in the area between Ravulapalem and Manepalli Thanda of the Bollapalli mandal (administrative division) in Guntur
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as P. Dasaradh alias ‘Tech’ Srinu alias Azad, and Anand Kumar alias Shyam, were killed in an encounter with the police in the area between Ravulapalem and Manepalli Thanda of the Bollapalli mandal (administrative division) in Guntur district on July 26, according to The Hindu.
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July - 29 
Meanwhile, on July 29, the second day of the ‘martyrs week, organised by the CPI-Maoist from July 28-August 3, the insurgents opened fire towards Cherpal police post in the Bijapur district and fled after retaliatory action by the police.
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Meanwhile, on July 29, the second day of the ‘martyrs week, organised by the CPI-Maoist from July 28-August 3, the insurgents opened fire towards Cherpal police post in the Bijapur district and fled after retaliatory action by the police.
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July - 30 
On July 30, one CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an encounter with the police near Jabeli forest under Nakulnagar police station area of the same district. The incident occurred when Maoists opened fire towards a joint team of the district police and the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force who w
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On July 30, one CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an encounter with the police near Jabeli forest under Nakulnagar police station area of the same district. The incident occurred when Maoists opened fire towards a joint team of the district police and the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force who were on a combing operation in the area. Police recovered one rifle, four detonators and a bag from the slain Maoist’s possession.
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August - 3 
Elsewhere, Maoists attacked a police team at Amjharia Ghati. In the same district, Maoists also laid an ambush on a police patrol party, who were escorting private vehicles near Siskaria under the Chandwa police station area. However, no one was reportedly injured in the exchange of fire between the
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Elsewhere, Maoists attacked a police team at Amjharia Ghati. In the same district, Maoists also laid an ambush on a police patrol party, who were escorting private vehicles near Siskaria under the Chandwa police station area. However, no one was reportedly injured in the exchange of fire between the two sides.
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August - 6 
The Times of India reports that about 100 Maoists attacked the Chainpur police station in the Gumla district late August 6-night. However, security forces retaliated and foiled the attack forcing the Maoists to retreat without any damage.
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The Times of India reports that about 100 Maoists attacked the Chainpur police station in the Gumla district late August 6-night. However, security forces retaliated and foiled the attack forcing the Maoists to retreat without any damage.
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August - 7 
According to The Hindu, a member of the Nallamala Forest Division Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Talari Krishna alias Pochaiah of Medak district, was killed in an exchange of fire near Pacharla in the Nallamala forest area of Kurnool district on August 7
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According to The Hindu, a member of the Nallamala Forest Division Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Talari Krishna alias Pochaiah of Medak district, was killed in an exchange of fire near Pacharla in the Nallamala forest area of Kurnool district on August 7. A police personnel, identified as Bala Ankaiah, was also injured in the exchange of fire. However, some other Maoists, including CPI-Maoist ‘state secretary’ Sambasivudu, escaped from the incident site. The police recovered an SLR and .303 gun from the incident site.
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August - 7 
An encounter was reported between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the proximity of MV 79 village in the Malkangiri district on August 7, reports Statesman. Police sources said that at least four Maoists tried to waylay a CR
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An encounter was reported between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in the proximity of MV 79 village in the Malkangiri district on August 7, reports Statesman. Police sources said that at least four Maoists tried to waylay a CRPF patrol party when it was returning from combing operations. The CRPF personnel returned fire and cordoned off the weekly market place at the MV 79 village. No one was injured in the incident.
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August - 7 
On August 7, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a camp of the State Armed Police (SAP) at Niguria in the West Midnapore district, reports Rediff. Superintendent of Police, R Rajsekharan, said that a group of about 20-25 extremists started firing at the camp under Belpahari
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On August 7, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a camp of the State Armed Police (SAP) at Niguria in the West Midnapore district, reports Rediff. Superintendent of Police, R Rajsekharan, said that a group of about 20-25 extremists started firing at the camp under Belpahari police station and a following a 15-minute encounter, they escaped. Any casualty on the SAP side was yet to be ascertained.
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August - 8 
On August 8, three Maoists were injured in an exchange of fire with the police near Jarabandi village in the Gadchiroli district. Police sources told Times of India that a group of 70-80 Maoists blew up three claymore landmines, lobbed hand grenades and fired indiscriminately at a police patrol part
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On August 8, three Maoists were injured in an exchange of fire with the police near Jarabandi village in the Gadchiroli district. Police sources told Times of India that a group of 70-80 Maoists blew up three claymore landmines, lobbed hand grenades and fired indiscriminately at a police patrol party. The Maoists were reportedly led by ‘divisional commander’ Joganna of the Etapalli dalam (squad). While the injured Maoists were taken away by their colleagues, none of the police personnel suffered any injury.
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August - 19 
According to Chhattisgarh 24x7, police personnel who were engaged in combing operation in a forest area under Gadiras police station of Dantewada district retaliated when attacked by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on August 19. During a subsequent search operation, po
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According to Chhattisgarh 24x7, police personnel who were engaged in combing operation in a forest area under Gadiras police station of Dantewada district retaliated when attacked by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on August 19. During a subsequent search operation, police recovered the dead bodies of two Maoists along with two guns, a carry bag, one bomb, three detonators and Maoist literature from the incident site.
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August - 27 
One security force (SF) personnel, identified as Silvara Minz, was injured in a Maoist-triggered landmine blast near Phuladi village in the Bijapur district. Subsequent to the explosion, Maoists opened fire towards the SFs who retaliated and chased away the Maoists.
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One security force (SF) personnel, identified as Silvara Minz, was injured in a Maoist-triggered landmine blast near Phuladi village in the Bijapur district. Subsequent to the explosion, Maoists opened fire towards the SFs who retaliated and chased away the Maoists.
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August - 29 
At least 12 security force (SF) personnel were killed in an ambush by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Jagargunda forests of Dantewada district on August 29, reports Times of India. About 200 armed Maoists ambushed a convoy of the SF personnel while it was en route to sec
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At least 12 security force (SF) personnel were killed in an ambush by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Jagargunda forests of Dantewada district on August 29, reports Times of India. About 200 armed Maoists ambushed a convoy of the SF personnel while it was en route to secure an area at Tarmekla village in Jagargunda, where the Maoists had blocked construction of a road. "The team comprising Chhattisgarh Armed Force, SPOs and cops was divided into two groups. The Maoists hiding in the area ambushed the rear party and opened fire on them," Director General of Police (DGP), Vishwaranjan said. There was heavy exchange of fire during which the police party got fragmented and scattered in the forests. When the policemen regrouped, 15 of their men were missing and were presumed dead but three policemen returned to the camp in the evening. "Though 25 security men returned to the Jagargunda police station by evening, 12 of them, including Jagargunda SHO Hemant Kumar, were killed in the attack," the DGP said. Six police personnel were wounded in the gun battle. The Maoists also looted sophisticated weapons like AK-47s, SLRs and .303 rifles, police sources said.
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September - 1 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a police station at Jegurugonda in the Dantewada district on September 1-night, according to The Hindu. Some 80 rounds were fired from both sides. No casualties were reported.
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a police station at Jegurugonda in the Dantewada district on September 1-night, according to The Hindu. Some 80 rounds were fired from both sides. No casualties were reported.
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September - 2 
An encounter occurred between the police and a group of Maoists at a training camp located inside the deep forest of Gaielmundi in the Sambalpur district on September 2. However, no casualty was reported on either side.
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An encounter occurred between the police and a group of Maoists at a training camp located inside the deep forest of Gaielmundi in the Sambalpur district on September 2. However, no casualty was reported on either side.
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September - 7 
Three Maoists were killed in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel at Kondapavali village under Kirandul police station of Dantewada district. The encounter occurred when Maoists triggered a landmine explosion and subsequently opened fire towards the CRPF personnel who
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Three Maoists were killed in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel at Kondapavali village under Kirandul police station of Dantewada district. The encounter occurred when Maoists triggered a landmine explosion and subsequently opened fire towards the CRPF personnel who were on a combing operation in the area. One CRPF personnel sustained injuries in the encounter. Police recovered detonators, three bombs, one rifle and some other explosives from the encounter site.
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September - 8 
According to delayed reports, an exchange of fire was reported between police and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Sileru hydral power project in the Visakhapatnam district on September 8, reports The Hindu. However, no casualties were reported on either side. During a
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According to delayed reports, an exchange of fire was reported between police and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Sileru hydral power project in the Visakhapatnam district on September 8, reports The Hindu. However, no casualties were reported on either side. During a subsequent search operation, police recovered some landmines and Maoist literature from the incident site.
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September - 12 
On September 12, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) detonated a mine explosion targeting the officer in charge of Pottangi police station in the Koraput district. New Indian Express reports that the officer, however, narrowly escaped. Five Maoist supporters along with remote
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On September 12, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) detonated a mine explosion targeting the officer in charge of Pottangi police station in the Koraput district. New Indian Express reports that the officer, however, narrowly escaped. Five Maoist supporters along with remote control devices were arrested subsequent to an exchange of fire. Two other landmines were defused by the police.
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September - 23 
Three persons, including a police personnel was killed and another was injured on September 23 during a 24-hour bandh (general strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar. Police sources said that the armed Maoists set ablaze six trucks and two buses on the Grand Trun
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Three persons, including a police personnel was killed and another was injured on September 23 during a 24-hour bandh (general strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar. Police sources said that the armed Maoists set ablaze six trucks and two buses on the Grand Trunk (GT) Road and seven trucks at another place in the Gaya district. Encounter between the Maoists and the Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel occurred on the GT Road resulting in the death of a SAP personnel, a private bus driver and the helper of the bus. Another injured truck driver was subsequently hospitalised in Gaya. The Maoists took some passengers of a bus hostage while retreating, but later released them.
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October - 8 
According to Chhattisgarh, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire towards a joint team of the para-military Central Reserve Police Force and State police, who were conducting a search operation near Bhave forest in the Rajnandgaon district on October 8-night. However, no
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According to Chhattisgarh, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire towards a joint team of the para-military Central Reserve Police Force and State police, who were conducting a search operation near Bhave forest in the Rajnandgaon district on October 8-night. However, no casualties were reported. Subsequently, police arrested three persons from the incident site.
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October - 8 
One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, identified as Anup Nair was killed and two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reportedly injured during an encounter in Antagarh police station area of Kanker district on October 8, reports Chhattisgarh 24x7. According to Kanke
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One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, identified as Anup Nair was killed and two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reportedly injured during an encounter in Antagarh police station area of Kanker district on October 8, reports Chhattisgarh 24x7. According to Kanker Superintendent of Police, Vinod Choubey, Maoist cadres opened fire towards a group of SFs guarding a local Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Vikram Usende who was in the area to take part in the opening ceremony of a middle school. This is the third time in the last one and half year that Maoist cadres had targeted the MLA.
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October - 9 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Devnnaka, was killed in an encounter with the police near Chiklimenta village under Jagargunda police station limits of Dantewada district on October 9, according to Chhattisgarh 24x7. The encounter erupted when around 100 Maoists
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Devnnaka, was killed in an encounter with the police near Chiklimenta village under Jagargunda police station limits of Dantewada district on October 9, according to Chhattisgarh 24x7. The encounter erupted when around 100 Maoists opened fire towards a group of 52 security force personnel who were on a combing operation in the area. The dead body of the slain Maoist along with one bomb, one axe and bow and arrow was recovered from the incident site. However, the other Maoists managed to escape.
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October - 12 
On October 12, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire towards a police party engaged in combing operation near Bandu village in the Kurkheda tehsil (administrative division) of Gadchiroli district, reports Times of India. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack. How
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On October 12, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire towards a police party engaged in combing operation near Bandu village in the Kurkheda tehsil (administrative division) of Gadchiroli district, reports Times of India. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack. However, no casualties were reported. One rifle, two hand grenades, a gun and detonators were recovered from the incident site.
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October - 14 
On October 14-morning, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered three serial landmine explosions targeting the security forces (SFs) who were conducting a search operation near Polampalli village in the Bijapur district, reports Chhattisgarh 24x7. However, no causality w
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On October 14-morning, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered three serial landmine explosions targeting the security forces (SFs) who were conducting a search operation near Polampalli village in the Bijapur district, reports Chhattisgarh 24x7. However, no causality was reported. Subsequent to the explosion, there was an exchange of fire between the Maoists and the SFs. However, the Maoists managed to escape.
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October - 19 
On October 19, four left-wing extremists belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist - Janashakthi (CPI-ML- Janashakthi) group were killed in an encounter with police near Gattumalla village in Kothagudem mandal (administrative division) of Khammam district, reports The Hindu. Accordi
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On October 19, four left-wing extremists belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist - Janashakthi (CPI-ML- Janashakthi) group were killed in an encounter with police near Gattumalla village in Kothagudem mandal (administrative division) of Khammam district, reports The Hindu. According to the police, the gun battle occurred during a combing operation by the special police squad in the area. When the police ordered them to lay down arms and surrender, the extremists opened fire and got killed in the retaliatory fire by the police. However, there were no reports of any casualties among policemen. Police also recovered some weapons and kit bags from the incident site.
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October - 21 
According to Times of India, five security force (SF) personnel, identified as Suresh Kowase, Bhayyaji Kulsunge, Harishchandra Pawar, Sudhakar Ishtam and Babarao Padda, sustained injures in an attack carried out by around 150 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a dense forest near
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According to Times of India, five security force (SF) personnel, identified as Suresh Kowase, Bhayyaji Kulsunge, Harishchandra Pawar, Sudhakar Ishtam and Babarao Padda, sustained injures in an attack carried out by around 150 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a dense forest near Roppi village in the Gadchiroli district on October 21. The encounter occurred when two special squads of the police were combing the dense forest in Jarawandi post following information that Maoists belonging to the Platoon, Etapalli and Gatta dalams (squads) were hiding there. The Maoists first triggered a landmine explosion and simultaneously started firing. In the ensuing encounter, police personnel killed two Maoists and injured an unspecified number of others. The Maoists took away the bodies of their slain colleagues.
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October - 24 
On October 24-night, the ‘area commander’ Soma Munda, and her associate of the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), a left-wing extremist group, were shot dead by police in an encounter that took place inside Tengria forest area in Khunti district, reports The Telegraph. One police person also sustain
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On October 24-night, the ‘area commander’ Soma Munda, and her associate of the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), a left-wing extremist group, were shot dead by police in an encounter that took place inside Tengria forest area in Khunti district, reports The Telegraph. One police person also sustained bullet injuries in the encounter. While other cadres of the JLT managed to escape, police recovered arms and ammunition besides a TVS-motorcycle from the incident site.
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October - 25 
According to Telegraph, an encounter was reported between police and CPI-Maoist cadres on October 25, in the forest under Patamda block of East Singhbhum district. However, no causalities were reported on both side and the Maoists managed to escape.
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According to Telegraph, an encounter was reported between police and CPI-Maoist cadres on October 25, in the forest under Patamda block of East Singhbhum district. However, no causalities were reported on both side and the Maoists managed to escape.
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October - 28 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres were killed by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter when Maoists opened fire on the SFs who were raiding certain areas in the Latehar and Lohardaga districts, reports The Hindu. Latehar and Lohardaga district Superintendents of Police, Ravikant Dhan and Subodh Prasad res
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres were killed by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter when Maoists opened fire on the SFs who were raiding certain areas in the Latehar and Lohardaga districts, reports The Hindu. Latehar and Lohardaga district Superintendents of Police, Ravikant Dhan and Subodh Prasad respectively, said the bodies of the three slain cadres were recovered from the spot. “The police party stumbled upon the rebels near Bijubaithan hamlet in Lohar-daga this morning. There was a fierce gun battle where the police were able to kill three Maoist rebels,” said Deputy Inspector General of Police (personnel), R.K. Mallick. The police also claimed to have recovered one self-loading rifle, one carbine and two rifles from the spot.
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October - 30 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion targeting a police party who were engaged in a combing operation near Pedapadu village of GK Veedhi mandal (administrative division) in the Visakhapatnam district on October 30, according to New Indian Express. Wh
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion targeting a police party who were engaged in a combing operation near Pedapadu village of GK Veedhi mandal (administrative division) in the Visakhapatnam district on October 30, according to New Indian Express. While an unspecified number of police personnel sustained injuries in the incident, the Maoists managed to escape after the subsequent exchange of fire.
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November - 1 
Maoists triggered another landmine blast, targeting the police who were engaged in a combing operation near Kunukuru village in Koyyuru mandal. Subsequent to the blast, an exchange of fire occurred between the two parties but no casualties or injuries were reported.
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Maoists triggered another landmine blast, targeting the police who were engaged in a combing operation near Kunukuru village in Koyyuru mandal. Subsequent to the blast, an exchange of fire occurred between the two parties but no casualties or injuries were reported.
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November - 1 
Two police personnel sustained injuries when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast at Kundrangi village in the Pedabayalu mandal (administrative division) of Visakhapatnam district on November 1, reports New Indian Express. No casualties were reported in the
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Two police personnel sustained injuries when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine blast at Kundrangi village in the Pedabayalu mandal (administrative division) of Visakhapatnam district on November 1, reports New Indian Express. No casualties were reported in the simultaneous exchange of fire between the police and the Maoists
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November - 12 
On November 12, an exchange of fire was reported between Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and Maoist cadres, as Maoists tried to attack the National Mineral Development Corporation’s explosive depot at Hiroli, situated about 15 kilometres from Kirandul town, in the Dantewada distri
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On November 12, an exchange of fire was reported between Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and Maoist cadres, as Maoists tried to attack the National Mineral Development Corporation’s explosive depot at Hiroli, situated about 15 kilometres from Kirandul town, in the Dantewada district, reports Chhattisgarh 24x7. However, no causalities were reported on either side.
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November - 24 
At least three Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were injured when police attacked their camp in the Paletola forest of Etapalli taluka (administrative division) in the Gadchiroli district on November 24, reports Times of India. A heavy exchange of fire continued for 15 minutes before the Naxalites,
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At least three Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were injured when police attacked their camp in the Paletola forest of Etapalli taluka (administrative division) in the Gadchiroli district on November 24, reports Times of India. A heavy exchange of fire continued for 15 minutes before the Naxalites, believed to be around 30-35 in number, escaped from the incident site. The police claimed that at least three Naxalites were injured but were taken away by their comrades. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Rajesh Pradhan, informed that the search team recovered two live grenades, two claymore mines, a land mine, detonator and 350 foot-long wire, five bags and one backpack from the incident site.
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December - 2 
In another incident, at least four to five Maoists are suspected to have been injured in an encounter with the police in between Chandra and Perimili villages in Etapalli tehsil on December 2-night, according to Hitavada. Police also recovered some explosives and arms from encounter site.
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In another incident, at least four to five Maoists are suspected to have been injured in an encounter with the police in between Chandra and Perimili villages in Etapalli tehsil on December 2-night, according to Hitavada. Police also recovered some explosives and arms from encounter site.
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December - 4 
Separately, an encounter was reported between police and the Maoists in Cherla hills under Mirtur police station in Bijapur district, reports Chhattisgarh 24x7. No causality was reported.
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Separately, an encounter was reported between police and the Maoists in Cherla hills under Mirtur police station in Bijapur district, reports Chhattisgarh 24x7. No causality was reported.
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December - 5 
On December 5-evening, three suspected Communist Party of India of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an exchange of fire with police near Edupulamma forest area in the Mampa police station limits of Visakhapatnam district, according to The Hindu.
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On December 5-evening, three suspected Communist Party of India of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an exchange of fire with police near Edupulamma forest area in the Mampa police station limits of Visakhapatnam district, according to The Hindu.
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December - 8 
On December 8-night, police and CPI-Maoists exchanged fire near Yedukalammakonda under Pampa police station limits in the Visakhapatnam district. However, no one was injured in the gun battle. A .303 rifle, and kit bags were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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On December 8-night, police and CPI-Maoists exchanged fire near Yedukalammakonda under Pampa police station limits in the Visakhapatnam district. However, no one was injured in the gun battle. A .303 rifle, and kit bags were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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December - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel in the forest near Gandima village Rayagada district on December 8, the police said, according to The Hindu. “The SOG team came under a volley of bullets from the Maoist guerrillas when they
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel in the forest near Gandima village Rayagada district on December 8, the police said, according to The Hindu. “The SOG team came under a volley of bullets from the Maoist guerrillas when they were going out to search a place. When the security forces retaliated, the attackers fled, leaving behind two rifles and ammunition. No injury has been reported so far,” Muniguda police station in-charge A.K. Mohanty said.
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December - 11 
Two Naxalites (left-wing extremists) of the Praja Pratighatana group were killed in an exchange of fire with the police in Tadwai forest area of Warangal district on December 11, reports New Indian Express. The incident occurred when police came across a group of Naxalites who opened fire at them. H
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Two Naxalites (left-wing extremists) of the Praja Pratighatana group were killed in an exchange of fire with the police in Tadwai forest area of Warangal district on December 11, reports New Indian Express. The incident occurred when police came across a group of Naxalites who opened fire at them. However, two senior leaders, Ashok and Suresh, along with 11 extremists managed to escape from the incident site. The police recovered two locally-made revolvers and five bullets from the encounter site.
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December - 12 
Indian Express reports that three police personnel were killed and another wounded when armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Bishrampur Police station in the Bastar district on December 12-night. "Over 50 armed Naxalites came in four vehicles to Bishrampur Po
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Indian Express reports that three police personnel were killed and another wounded when armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Bishrampur Police station in the Bastar district on December 12-night. "Over 50 armed Naxalites came in four vehicles to Bishrampur Police station on Wednesday night and opened indiscriminate firing and then triggered multiple landmine blasts," said the Bastar Range Inspector General of Police (IGP), Rajinder Kumar Vij. The extremists later exploded three land mines and blew up the police station.
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December - 14 
According to Chhattisgarh 24x7, one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, L. Kishor, was killed and two others, Virendra Singh and Rajendra, were injured in an encounter between CRPF personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Dharwarm village in the Bijapur D
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According to Chhattisgarh 24x7, one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, L. Kishor, was killed and two others, Virendra Singh and Rajendra, were injured in an encounter between CRPF personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Dharwarm village in the Bijapur District on December 14.
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December - 16 
Around 299 prisoners, including 105 Maoists, escaped from the Dantewada jail on December 16 after overpowering the security guards. Three security guards and two undertrial prisoners were reportedly injured during the clashes. The Hindu reports that Maoist commander, identified as Sujit Kumar, overp
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Around 299 prisoners, including 105 Maoists, escaped from the Dantewada jail on December 16 after overpowering the security guards. Three security guards and two undertrial prisoners were reportedly injured during the clashes. The Hindu reports that Maoist commander, identified as Sujit Kumar, overpowered a jail guard inside the prison and opened fire after snatching his rifle. As many as 377 inmates were lodged in the district prison. The Maoists also snatched two .303 rifles, three muskets and one wireless set from the guards before escaping, Home Minister Ram Vichar Netam told PTI. Rahul Sharma, Superintendent of Police in Dantewada, said the jail break was a “pre-meditated conspiracy” hatched by the undertrials, who were mostly Maoist supporters.
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December - 18 
A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with the Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel inside a forest area near Gudari in the Rayagada district on December 18-afternoon, according to The Hindu. The slain Maoist was identified as a hardco
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A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with the Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel inside a forest area near Gudari in the Rayagada district on December 18-afternoon, according to The Hindu. The slain Maoist was identified as a hardcore cadre from Andhra Pradesh. The SOG personnel also recovered five guns and a large amount of ammunition from the incident site.
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December - 19 
Police personnel arrested five suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) along with an unspecified number of arms following an encounter in the Varusanadu hills area in the Theni district on December 19, reports The Hindu. Three Maoists and unspecified numbers of police pe
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Police personnel arrested five suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) along with an unspecified number of arms following an encounter in the Varusanadu hills area in the Theni district on December 19, reports The Hindu. Three Maoists and unspecified numbers of police personnel were also injured in the encounter. Police sources said the team also seized weapons from them. The arrested were identified as Mahalingam of Tirupattur in Vellore district, Marudhu alias Lenin of Manamadurai, Muruganandham of Vriddachalam, Sachin alias Yogesh of Chhattisgarh and Maran alias Balamurugan of Sellur in Madurai district.
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December - 24 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the Jagargunda police station of Dantewada district on December 24, according to The Hindu. They opened fire from all sides of the police station, about 450-km from the State capital, to which the police retaliated. However, no casualt
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the Jagargunda police station of Dantewada district on December 24, according to The Hindu. They opened fire from all sides of the police station, about 450-km from the State capital, to which the police retaliated. However, no casualties were reported.
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December - 30 
Separately, a Praja Prathighatana cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with the police in Lachigudem forest area in Yellandu police station limits of Khammam district.
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Separately, a Praja Prathighatana cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with the police in Lachigudem forest area in Yellandu police station limits of Khammam district.
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December - 31 
A member of the Kadavendi zonal committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist Leninist) Janashakti group, identified as Jogu Srinu alias Kumar, was killed during an encounter with the police on December 31-night in the Ramavaram village of Kodakandla mandal (administrative division) in the Wara
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A member of the Kadavendi zonal committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist Leninist) Janashakti group, identified as Jogu Srinu alias Kumar, was killed during an encounter with the police on December 31-night in the Ramavaram village of Kodakandla mandal (administrative division) in the Warangal district, reports The Hindu. Three other extremists managed to escape from the site of encounter. Police recovered a tapancha (locally-made firearm), a kit bag and a cellular phone from the encounter site. The slain extremist was reportedly a former member of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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December - 31 
Police destroyed 15 Maoist training camps and recovered about 10 ‘can bombs’ and ‘clamour bombs’ following an encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres near Parasnath hills under Pirtand police station in the Giridih district on December 31, reports Times of India. According to the Inspector General of P
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Police destroyed 15 Maoist training camps and recovered about 10 ‘can bombs’ and ‘clamour bombs’ following an encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres near Parasnath hills under Pirtand police station in the Giridih district on December 31, reports Times of India. According to the Inspector General of Police (Bokaro range), B B Pradhan, about 250 Maoists exchanged fire with the police before fleeing into the forests. He added that the tents were being used as training camps by the Maoists. A truck-load of food grains, utensils and other items were also recovered from the camps.
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