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Recovery of Arms:2004
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January - 4 
In another incident, the police recovered 161 pieces of 130-gram gelatine sticks, 117 detonators, 120-ft of fuse wire, urea, gunpowder and arrested three persons of Mandar village in the Ranchi district for storing the illegal explosives.
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In another incident, the police recovered 161 pieces of 130-gram gelatine sticks, 117 detonators, 120-ft of fuse wire, urea, gunpowder and arrested three persons of Mandar village in the Ranchi district for storing the illegal explosives.
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January - 7 
Two People’s War Group (PWG) cadres, including an ‘area commander’, were shot dead by security forces in an encounter at Mandal village in the Latehar district of Jharkhand on January 7. Police recovered some country-made pistols, cartridges, Naxal literature, receipts of levy collection for the yea
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Two People’s War Group (PWG) cadres, including an ‘area commander’, were shot dead by security forces in an encounter at Mandal village in the Latehar district of Jharkhand on January 7. Police recovered some country-made pistols, cartridges, Naxal literature, receipts of levy collection for the year 2003, which amounted to approximately crores of rupees and a motorcycle from their possession.
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January - 8 
Rail traffic on the Dhanbad rail division remained paralysed for several hours and railway engine drivers were reportedly attacked on January 8 at separate places in Jharkhand. The incident happened during the 24-hour statewide bandh (shutdown) called by the banned left wing extremist outfits, the M
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Rail traffic on the Dhanbad rail division remained paralysed for several hours and railway engine drivers were reportedly attacked on January 8 at separate places in Jharkhand. The incident happened during the 24-hour statewide bandh (shutdown) called by the banned left wing extremist outfits, the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and People’s War Group (PWG). The extremists reportedly set ablaze the engine of a goods train between Kechki and Mongra stations and assaulted several railway personnel. In another incident, the security personnel have reportedly recovered bombs, explosives, detonators and wires near a railway track between Nawadih and Nimiadih stations in the Latehar district.
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January - 12 
Media reports quoting police sources said that three left wing extremists—Naxalites— belonging to the proscribed People's War Group (PWG) were killed in an encounter with police personnel at Sukhnadi village in Jharkhand's Garwah district on January 12. Two rifles, one stengun, one semi-automatic ri
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Media reports quoting police sources said that three left wing extremists—Naxalites— belonging to the proscribed People's War Group (PWG) were killed in an encounter with police personnel at Sukhnadi village in Jharkhand's Garwah district on January 12. Two rifles, one stengun, one semi-automatic rifle, two.315 rifle, some Naxal literature, a 10 band radio, and a walkie-talkie were recovered from the possession of the slain naxalites. Several Naxalites, who were injured in the encounter, managed to escape from the encounter site, the Deputy Inspector-General of police said.
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January - 13 
Meanwhile, the Bihar police raided the Chalisbigha village in Rohtas district and arrested eleven PWG cadres on January 13. Five guns and several rounds of ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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Meanwhile, the Bihar police raided the Chalisbigha village in Rohtas district and arrested eleven PWG cadres on January 13. Five guns and several rounds of ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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January - 18 
Separately, a special police party on January 18 discovered a PWG arms dump in the Venkatayapalem reserve forest in Guntur district’s Bellamkonda mandal (revenue division). The police recovered two claymore mines, two olive green uniforms, two fillings, a wire lining, a Motorola charger, some batter
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Separately, a special police party on January 18 discovered a PWG arms dump in the Venkatayapalem reserve forest in Guntur district’s Bellamkonda mandal (revenue division). The police recovered two claymore mines, two olive green uniforms, two fillings, a wire lining, a Motorola charger, some batteries, two camera flashes, steel plates, 20 meter telephone wire, homeopathic medicines and two torch lights from the site.
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January - 24 
An unidentified left wing extremist—Naxalite—of the People's War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter with the police in Sambepally mandal (revenue division) in Andhra Pradesh’s Kuddapah district on January 24. The police recovered a carbine from the deceased Naxalite.
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An unidentified left wing extremist—Naxalite—of the People's War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter with the police in Sambepally mandal (revenue division) in Andhra Pradesh’s Kuddapah district on January 24. The police recovered a carbine from the deceased Naxalite.
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January - 30 
A left-wing extremist—Naxalite—of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) was killed during an encounter at Padmanagar in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh on January 30. Police sources said the slain Naxalite had reportedly come to the town to extort money from businessmen.
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A left-wing extremist—Naxalite—of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) was killed during an encounter at Padmanagar in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh on January 30. Police sources said the slain Naxalite had reportedly come to the town to extort money from businessmen. Police also recovered a 0.38 mm revolver from the encounter site.
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February - 2 
Another PWG arms dump was unearthed by police personnel near Bairluti, in the Nallamala forest of Kurnool district, on February 2. According to the district police chief, one claymore mine stuffed in a tiffin box, three live grenades, 11 live cartridges of .12 bore gun, a bundle of wire, olive green
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Another PWG arms dump was unearthed by police personnel near Bairluti, in the Nallamala forest of Kurnool district, on February 2. According to the district police chief, one claymore mine stuffed in a tiffin box, three live grenades, 11 live cartridges of .12 bore gun, a bundle of wire, olive green uniform, a plastic sheet and some literature were recovered from the site.
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February - 2 
In the East Godavari district, on February 2, police personnel reportedly arrested four persons and recovered approximately 337 detonators, 240 gelatin sticks, 375 electric detonators, and explosives meant for the Naxalites of the PWG.
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In the East Godavari district, on February 2, police personnel reportedly arrested four persons and recovered approximately 337 detonators, 240 gelatin sticks, 375 electric detonators, and explosives meant for the Naxalites of the PWG.
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February - 2 
The police in Guntur district arrested seven Naxalites of the PWG gram(village) committee involved in two different cases and also unearthed an arms dump on February 2. Approximately, 1,500 gelatine sticks, 14 bombs, leather bullet pouches, tarpaulin and extremist literature useful for training clas
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The police in Guntur district arrested seven Naxalites of the PWG gram(village) committee involved in two different cases and also unearthed an arms dump on February 2. Approximately, 1,500 gelatine sticks, 14 bombs, leather bullet pouches, tarpaulin and extremist literature useful for training classes were recovered from two caves at Gudipadu Cheruvu.
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February - 10 
On February 10, police personnel shot dead the ‘seventh platoon secretary’ of the People's Guerrilla Army (PGA), military wing of the Naxalite outfit People’s War Group (PWG), Madavi Jagan alias Raghu, in an encounter near Nayakapuguda village in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh. They also re
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On February 10, police personnel shot dead the ‘seventh platoon secretary’ of the People's Guerrilla Army (PGA), military wing of the Naxalite outfit People’s War Group (PWG), Madavi Jagan alias Raghu, in an encounter near Nayakapuguda village in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh. They also recovered a .38 revolver, a DBBL gun, three kit bags, cartridges, two camera flashes, cooking utensils and party literature from his possession.
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February - 19 
During raids on February 19, the Jharkhand Police arrested a left wing extremist—Naxalite—of the Maoist Communist Center (MCC) and recovered two landmines, two detonators and 300 metre long wire from his possession at Shonapur village in the Palamu district.
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During raids on February 19, the Jharkhand Police arrested a left wing extremist—Naxalite—of the Maoist Communist Center (MCC) and recovered two landmines, two detonators and 300 metre long wire from his possession at Shonapur village in the Palamu district.
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February - 19 
On the same day, during combing operations, the police recovered one landmine, one hand-grenade, four gelatine sticks, a musket, five live cartridges, an unspecified quantity of explosives and documents from the hideouts of the People’s War Group (PWG) in the jungles of Champainagar, Bagladoba and B
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On the same day, during combing operations, the police recovered one landmine, one hand-grenade, four gelatine sticks, a musket, five live cartridges, an unspecified quantity of explosives and documents from the hideouts of the People’s War Group (PWG) in the jungles of Champainagar, Bagladoba and Bhalusol in the Midnapore district of West Bengal.
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February - 19 
The police arrested five PWG cadres and five persons belonging to the Vimukthipatham, a splinter extremist group, and also seized an unspecified quantity of weapons, landmines and cartridges on February 19.
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The police arrested five PWG cadres and five persons belonging to the Vimukthipatham, a splinter extremist group, and also seized an unspecified quantity of weapons, landmines and cartridges on February 19.
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February - 28 
On February 28, police reportedly seized eight kit bags, one .303 rifle, two 303 mark 4 bayonets, 29 live rounds, two grenades, soap bomb alarm piece, 12 bore catridges, torch lights, landmines, wires, flash eliminators and other items from a left wing extremist—Naxalite— hideout at Chinadodija in t
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On February 28, police reportedly seized eight kit bags, one .303 rifle, two 303 mark 4 bayonets, 29 live rounds, two grenades, soap bomb alarm piece, 12 bore catridges, torch lights, landmines, wires, flash eliminators and other items from a left wing extremist—Naxalite— hideout at Chinadodija in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh.
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March - 8 
On March 8, three left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG), including a woman cadre, were reportedly killed in an exchange of fire with the police between Khotia and Yeguvasendi villages in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. Three rifles were seized from th
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On March 8, three left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG), including a woman cadre, were reportedly killed in an exchange of fire with the police between Khotia and Yeguvasendi villages in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. Three rifles were seized from the possession of the slain Naxalites. However, three other Naxalites managed to escape into the forest during the encounter.
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March - 11 
A former Dalam (squad) 'commander' of the outlawed People's War Group (PWG), who had recently established the "New Radical Yuvajana Sangham," was killed in an encounter with the police on the outskirts of Sanugula village in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh on March 11. During combing opera
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A former Dalam (squad) 'commander' of the outlawed People's War Group (PWG), who had recently established the "New Radical Yuvajana Sangham," was killed in an encounter with the police on the outskirts of Sanugula village in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh on March 11. During combing operations near the village, under Jammikunta police station limits, police reportedly came across three left wing extremists-Naxalites- and in the exchange of fire that followed, Kurre Odelu alias Shankar was killed. However, the other two Naxalites escaped. A spring field rifle and five live cartridges were recovered from the possession of the slain Naxalite.
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March - 16 
On March 16, atleast 30 left wing extremists-Naxalites- of the People's War Group (PWG) escaped after an encounter with the police at Chitriyala village in the Chandampet mandal (revenue division) of Nalgonda district in Andhra Pradesh. The police recovered two claymore mines, one SLR magazine with
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On March 16, atleast 30 left wing extremists-Naxalites- of the People's War Group (PWG) escaped after an encounter with the police at Chitriyala village in the Chandampet mandal (revenue division) of Nalgonda district in Andhra Pradesh. The police recovered two claymore mines, one SLR magazine with 16 rounds, one kitbag and three plastic bags from the incident site.
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March - 20 
During another encounter on March 20 in the Khammam district, a police party combing the Gundala forests in the district had an exchange of fire with Naxalites of the CPUSI (Veeranna faction) near Shambunigudem. Police personnel recovered four kitbags, party literature and utensils meant for cooking
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During another encounter on March 20 in the Khammam district, a police party combing the Gundala forests in the district had an exchange of fire with Naxalites of the CPUSI (Veeranna faction) near Shambunigudem. Police personnel recovered four kitbags, party literature and utensils meant for cooking from the incident site, even as the Naxalites managed to escape.
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March - 20 
On March 20, a group of top leaders of the PWG escaped after an exchange of fire with the police near Ghanpur village in Achampet mandal (revenue division) of Mahabubnagar district. Six Claymore mines, one grenade, 20 kilograms of gelatine powder, seven live rounds, a communication charger-battery,
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On March 20, a group of top leaders of the PWG escaped after an exchange of fire with the police near Ghanpur village in Achampet mandal (revenue division) of Mahabubnagar district. Six Claymore mines, one grenade, 20 kilograms of gelatine powder, seven live rounds, a communication charger-battery, seven water cans, three pairs of olive-green dresses besides some utensils were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 21 
In another encounter on March 21, a PWG cadre, Mula Ramesh alias Ranjith, was killed by police personnel in a forest area near Edulapalli village in the Warangal district. According to a police press release, Ranjith, who belonged to Chityala, recently took over as Narasampet 'area commander' of the
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In another encounter on March 21, a PWG cadre, Mula Ramesh alias Ranjith, was killed by police personnel in a forest area near Edulapalli village in the Warangal district. According to a police press release, Ranjith, who belonged to Chityala, recently took over as Narasampet 'area commander' of the PWG. The police recovered one SLR, camera flash, detonators and three hand grenades from the slain Naxalite.
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March - 21 
On March 21, a left wing extremist (also called Naxalites) of the People's War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter with police personnel near Appayapalli village under Lingala police station limits in the Mahbubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. A country-made pistol, three empty rounds of ammunit
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On March 21, a left wing extremist (also called Naxalites) of the People's War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter with police personnel near Appayapalli village under Lingala police station limits in the Mahbubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. A country-made pistol, three empty rounds of ammunition and two kitbags were recovered from the slain Naxalite. Three other extremists managed to escape during the encounter.
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March - 24 
A left-wing extremist (also referred to as Naxalite) belonging to the People's War Group (PWG) was reportedly killed while another escaped during an encounter with the police near Venkatapuram village in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh on March 24. In another incident of exchange of fire wi
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A left-wing extremist (also referred to as Naxalite) belonging to the People's War Group (PWG) was reportedly killed while another escaped during an encounter with the police near Venkatapuram village in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh on March 24. In another incident of exchange of fire with the police, three PWG cadres escaped near Pathapalem in the Kanaganapalli area. The police seized a .12 bore gun and two hand grenades from the incident site.
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March - 24 
Reports from Warangal district said that Naxalites burnt a bus near Devadula and also left a letter warning the management not to run buses beyond three trips to the agency area. Further in Warangal, the district police unearthed three landmines on the road from Mangapet to Kothur.
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Reports from Warangal district said that Naxalites burnt a bus near Devadula and also left a letter warning the management not to run buses beyond three trips to the agency area. Further in Warangal, the district police unearthed three landmines on the road from Mangapet to Kothur.
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March - 28 
Indian Express has reported that the Chhattisgarh Police have launched a major operation in Bastar district to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure of the banned left wing extremist outfit, People's War Group (PWG). Atleast 6,200 personnel are participating in operation that was launched in the Ab
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Indian Express has reported that the Chhattisgarh Police have launched a major operation in Bastar district to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure of the banned left wing extremist outfit, People's War Group (PWG). Atleast 6,200 personnel are participating in operation that was launched in the Abujhmar forest. Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Girdhari Nayak stated on March 28 that police had raided forest areas of Bastar and targeted eight PWG training centres. "We seized AK-47 rifles, uniforms, cassettes and PWG literature," Nayak said.
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March - 28 
On March 28, a left wing extremist (also called Naxalite) of the People's War Group (PWG) was killed in an exchange of fire with police personnel near Polepalli village in the Mahabubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. A country-made pistol, a kitbag and two live rounds besides some incriminating lite
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On March 28, a left wing extremist (also called Naxalite) of the People's War Group (PWG) was killed in an exchange of fire with police personnel near Polepalli village in the Mahabubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. A country-made pistol, a kitbag and two live rounds besides some incriminating literature was recovered from the possession of the slain Naxalite. Three other Naxalites managed to escape during the encounter.
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March - 28 
On March 28, three left wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the People's War Group (PWG) were killed in an exchange of fire with police in the Nallamalla forests at Pullayapallipenta in the Mahabubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. The police also recovered three guns, five claymore mines, abo
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On March 28, three left wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the People's War Group (PWG) were killed in an exchange of fire with police in the Nallamalla forests at Pullayapallipenta in the Mahabubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. The police also recovered three guns, five claymore mines, about 500 metres of electric wire, kitbags and some incriminating literature. Two police personnel also received injuries during the encounter.
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March - 28 
The Ramugundam police unearthed 10 claymore landmines, which were concealed in a haystack at Akenapalli village in the Karimnagar district on March 28.
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The Ramugundam police unearthed 10 claymore landmines, which were concealed in a haystack at Akenapalli village in the Karimnagar district on March 28.
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March - 29 
The Guntur district police on March 29 recovered 300 gelatin sticks from two Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) activists near Atchempet.
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The Guntur district police on March 29 recovered 300 gelatin sticks from two Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) activists near Atchempet.
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April - 1 
On April 1, police unearthed two landmines, suspected to have been planted by left wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the People's War Group (PWG), on a route between Kolukula and Ganjivaripalli in the Nallamala forest region of Ongole district in Andhra Pradesh. According to information fu
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On April 1, police unearthed two landmines, suspected to have been planted by left wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the People's War Group (PWG), on a route between Kolukula and Ganjivaripalli in the Nallamala forest region of Ongole district in Andhra Pradesh. According to information furnished by the police, the landmines, each containing 15 to 20 kilograms of highly explosive material stored in steel buckets, were traced and removed by the police personnel.
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April - 2 
Three Left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites), including a woman, believed to be part of the Bellamkonda guerilla squad of People's War Group (PWG), were reportedly killed during an encounter with the police in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on April 2. A kit bag, three bombs and a doubl
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Three Left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites), including a woman, believed to be part of the Bellamkonda guerilla squad of People's War Group (PWG), were reportedly killed during an encounter with the police in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on April 2. A kit bag, three bombs and a double-bore gun were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 2 April - 3
Police reportedly arrested 10 Naxalite supporters at Narlapar village in the Mahboobnagar district on April 2. Separately, Police personnel recovered five land mines in the Mondical area of Vizianagaram district on April 3. Superintendent of Police Swathi Lakra stated that steel boxes filled with ex
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Police reportedly arrested 10 Naxalite supporters at Narlapar village in the Mahboobnagar district on April 2. Separately, Police personnel recovered five land mines in the Mondical area of Vizianagaram district on April 3. Superintendent of Police Swathi Lakra stated that steel boxes filled with explosives, weighing three kilograms each, were found on a stretch between Ramudukuda and Kidaba villages.
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April - 4 
On April 4, left wing extremists (also called Naxalites) shot dead one civilian, Nandu Khara, after branding him as a 'police informer', in Chitrakonda police station area of Jeypore district in Orissa. After the incident, security personnel launched a combing operation in the area, which resulted i
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On April 4, left wing extremists (also called Naxalites) shot dead one civilian, Nandu Khara, after branding him as a 'police informer', in Chitrakonda police station area of Jeypore district in Orissa. After the incident, security personnel launched a combing operation in the area, which resulted in an encounter with a group of Naxalites in a dense forest under Kalimela police limits. There were no reports of any casualty or injuries. However, the Naxalites before fleeing the place left behind a huge cache of arms and landmines, which included 20 landmines, one grenade and an unspecified number of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).
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April - 5 
On April 5, two suspected left wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the People's War Group (PWG) were killed in an encounter with the police near Kannaigudem village in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh. An 8 mm rifle and a shotgun besides some kitbags were seized from the slain Naxalite
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On April 5, two suspected left wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the People's War Group (PWG) were killed in an encounter with the police near Kannaigudem village in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh. An 8 mm rifle and a shotgun besides some kitbags were seized from the slain Naxalites.
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April - 6 
Police personnel detected a claymore mine near Byregigutta in the Kadapa district and seized 10 kilograms of RDX on April 6.
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Police personnel detected a claymore mine near Byregigutta in the Kadapa district and seized 10 kilograms of RDX on April 6.
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April - 11 
On April 11, two left wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the People's War Group (PWG) were killed in an encounter with security forces at Kondaparthi in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh on April 11. The security personnel also recovered two shot weapons and 10 gelatine sticks from the
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On April 11, two left wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the People's War Group (PWG) were killed in an encounter with security forces at Kondaparthi in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh on April 11. The security personnel also recovered two shot weapons and 10 gelatine sticks from the slain extremists.
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April - 19 
The Jharkhand Police, on April 19, arrested an ‘area commander’ of the banned left-wing group Maoist Communist Center (MCC) and also defused a 45-kilogram time bomb near Jamuria Bridge in the Giridh district in separate incidents. In another incident, Central Reserve Police Force personnel recovered
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The Jharkhand Police, on April 19, arrested an ‘area commander’ of the banned left-wing group Maoist Communist Center (MCC) and also defused a 45-kilogram time bomb near Jamuria Bridge in the Giridh district in separate incidents. In another incident, Central Reserve Police Force personnel recovered two landmines, weighing 15 kilogram each, an unspecified number of detonators, fuse wires, police and army uniform, from the Khandisar and Nayanpur areas in the same district.
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April - 20 
In Giridih district, at least three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists were injured in a bomb explosion at Hariharpur. The police are also reported to have recovered two landmines from Narainpur in Giridih. Police had also averted a major disaster when they defused a 50 kilogram time bomb plante
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In Giridih district, at least three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists were injured in a bomb explosion at Hariharpur. The police are also reported to have recovered two landmines from Narainpur in Giridih. Police had also averted a major disaster when they defused a 50 kilogram time bomb planted beneath a bridge in the same district.
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April - 20 
Police arrested two woman PWG Naxalites from a house at Ramalingapuram in the Nellore district on April 20. They also seized 100 electrical detonators, 52 gelatine sticks, two camera flashes and two cell phones, Marxist literature and Rupees 7,000 cash from them. The arrested have been reportedly id
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Police arrested two woman PWG Naxalites from a house at Ramalingapuram in the Nellore district on April 20. They also seized 100 electrical detonators, 52 gelatine sticks, two camera flashes and two cell phones, Marxist literature and Rupees 7,000 cash from them. The arrested have been reportedly identified as Battala Aruna alias Rama, a ‘deputy commander’, and Anjamma alias Lakshmi. Based on the information provided by them, the police also arrested two more PWG cadres from Tangutur in the Prakasam district
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April - 20 
Two left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the banned People’s War Group (PWG), including a woman, were killed during an encounter with a special police party at Bandlamottu village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on April 20. The police also seized a revolver, a pistol, an unspeci
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Two left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the banned People’s War Group (PWG), including a woman, were killed during an encounter with a special police party at Bandlamottu village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on April 20. The police also seized a revolver, a pistol, an unspecified number of claymore mines, gelatin sticks and four first-aid kitbags, drugs, Naxalite literature and letter-heads from the encounter site. The slain Naxalites were reportedly identified as Balaiah alias Venugopal and his wife, Jyothi alias Madhavi.
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April - 21 
At Bheji in the same district, PWG Naxalites triggered two landmine blasts and opened fire on a police party, which had gone there to open the route after an encounter in the same area on April 21. While no one was injured in the incident, the police reportedly recovered four claymore mines from the
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At Bheji in the same district, PWG Naxalites triggered two landmine blasts and opened fire on a police party, which had gone there to open the route after an encounter in the same area on April 21. While no one was injured in the incident, the police reportedly recovered four claymore mines from the spot.
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April - 27 
According to The Telegraph, on April 27, left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) belonging to the outlawed Maoist Communist Center (MCC) attacked a polling party in the Lohardaga district of Jharkhand. They reportedly triggered eight landmines simultaneously while the poling party was returning
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According to The Telegraph, on April 27, left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) belonging to the outlawed Maoist Communist Center (MCC) attacked a polling party in the Lohardaga district of Jharkhand. They reportedly triggered eight landmines simultaneously while the poling party was returning to Lohardaga from Pesrar near the Kesrang forests. However, one was injured in the incident. Two landmines that did not explode, 10 country-made bombs, used cartridges of rifles, some rifles, AK 47s and first-aid boxes were recovered from the spot.
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April - 27 
An ‘action team member’ of the outlawed People's War Group (PWG), identified as Kankaiah alias Satyam, was reportedly arrested by the Medak district police in Andhra Pradesh on April 27. A shot gun and an unspecified quantity of live ammunition were recovered at his instance. According to the police
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An ‘action team member’ of the outlawed People's War Group (PWG), identified as Kankaiah alias Satyam, was reportedly arrested by the Medak district police in Andhra Pradesh on April 27. A shot gun and an unspecified quantity of live ammunition were recovered at his instance. According to the police, Kankaiah had joined the PWG six months ago and was enlisted as a member of the ‘action team’.
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May - 4 
Four left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG), including two women, of the Guttikonda area dalam (squad) and Bollapalli ‘special guerrilla squad’ were killed during an encounter at Jayanthipuram village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on May 4. F
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Four left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG), including two women, of the Guttikonda area dalam (squad) and Bollapalli ‘special guerrilla squad’ were killed during an encounter at Jayanthipuram village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on May 4. Four rifles, a binocular, an unspecified number of claymore mines, six kit bags and PWG literature were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 5 
On May 5, police seized an arms dump of the left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) at Inuparallagutta in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh. According to district police chief Nalin Prabhat, the recoveries included 5.12 bore guns, 32 bullets, 50 de
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On May 5, police seized an arms dump of the left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) at Inuparallagutta in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh. According to district police chief Nalin Prabhat, the recoveries included 5.12 bore guns, 32 bullets, 50 detonators, two cell phones, a camera flash, a walkman, 16 audio cassettes and revolutionary literature.
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May - 7 
Police seized Czech and US-made arms and ammunition from a dump belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] in Mallavaram village outskirts of Rentachintala mandal (administrative unit), Guntur district on May 7. Police recovered 20 rounds of Czech-made 0.3006 ma
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Police seized Czech and US-made arms and ammunition from a dump belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] in Mallavaram village outskirts of Rentachintala mandal (administrative unit), Guntur district on May 7. Police recovered 20 rounds of Czech-made 0.3006 magnum ammunition and four US-made 0.3 calibre carbines. In addition, a.315 rifle of Indian Ordinance Factory, 12 bore double barrel guns and 0.315 spare magazines were among the other weapons seized. 0.315 rifle rimmed ammunition, 8mm ammunition for 0.3 carbines, 9mm pistol, 0.32 revolver, .38 revolver. .455 revolver ammunition and 12 bore cartridges and a total of 373 rounds were confiscated from the dump.
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May - 13 
Two left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the proscribed People's War Group (PWG) were killed in an exchange of fire with the police at Akenapalli village in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh on May 13. A nine mm carbine, two 0.38 revolvers and one hand grenade were recovered from th
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Two left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the proscribed People's War Group (PWG) were killed in an exchange of fire with the police at Akenapalli village in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh on May 13. A nine mm carbine, two 0.38 revolvers and one hand grenade were recovered from their possession.
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May - 28 
Seven sympathisers of the outlawed People's War Group (PWG) were reportedly arrested on May 28 from the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The police recovered an 8 mm revolver and Rupees 2.69 lakhs in cash from their possession, according to The Hindu.
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Seven sympathisers of the outlawed People's War Group (PWG) were reportedly arrested on May 28 from the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The police recovered an 8 mm revolver and Rupees 2.69 lakhs in cash from their possession, according to The Hindu.
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May - 30 
According to The Hindu, there was an exchange of fire between left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the People’s War Group (PWG) and a police party in the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh on May 30. Speaking to the media on June 1, the Superintendent of Police, Balasubramanayam, said th
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According to The Hindu, there was an exchange of fire between left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the People’s War Group (PWG) and a police party in the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh on May 30. Speaking to the media on June 1, the Superintendent of Police, Balasubramanayam, said that a group of 22 Naxalites opened fire on a police cultural troupe (Jagruthi Kala Brindam) when it was about to enter Ajmapur village and subsequently, an armed escort party accompanying the troupe had to retaliate in "self-defence.'' The police also recovered one Claymore mine, two ‘tiffin-box bombs’, a .303 rifle and eight live rounds, a single barrel breech loading gun, one country-made gun, 38 rounds of AK-47 magazine, 31 electrical detonators, 49 ordinary detonators, a 50-metre wire bundle, a solar charger, a Motorola mobile phone handset with charger and nine kit-bags containing clothes, medicines and some PWG literature.
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June - 6 
Police in Nalgonda district unearthed a People's War Group (PWG) arms dump near Devulammanagaram village on June 6 and recovered 14 ‘directional’ mines and 55 grenades.
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Police in Nalgonda district unearthed a People's War Group (PWG) arms dump near Devulammanagaram village on June 6 and recovered 14 ‘directional’ mines and 55 grenades.
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June - 14 
According to the Telegraph, police personnel stationed in the Palamau district of Jharkhand recovered a 15-kilogram bomb concealed in a gas cylinder near Jamua bridge under Manatu police station limits on June 14. Police sources said the bombs were placed by suspected left wing extremists (also call
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According to the Telegraph, police personnel stationed in the Palamau district of Jharkhand recovered a 15-kilogram bomb concealed in a gas cylinder near Jamua bridge under Manatu police station limits on June 14. Police sources said the bombs were placed by suspected left wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the proscribed Maoist Communist Center (MCC).
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June - 24 
The Bihar Police, on June 24, arrested 13 left-wing extremists of the People's War Group (PWG), including an 'area commander', from the Patna district. One rifle and an unspecified quantity of ammunition along with a jeep were seized during the operation.
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The Bihar Police, on June 24, arrested 13 left-wing extremists of the People's War Group (PWG), including an 'area commander', from the Patna district. One rifle and an unspecified quantity of ammunition along with a jeep were seized during the operation.
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June - 30 
On June 30, the Jharkhand Police arrested a left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) of the People’s War Group (PWG) from Rakshi village in the Garhwa district of Jharkhand. Six quintals of gelatin was also seized from Sodahau village consequent to his arrest. The arrested Naxalite, Yadav, who u
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On June 30, the Jharkhand Police arrested a left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) of the People’s War Group (PWG) from Rakshi village in the Garhwa district of Jharkhand. Six quintals of gelatin was also seized from Sodahau village consequent to his arrest. The arrested Naxalite, Yadav, who used to allegedly plan attacks for the PWG, is reported to have confessed that the gelatin was meant to blow up the Chainpur police station.
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July - 29 
Jharkhand Police is reported to have recovered some arms after a shoot out with MCC cadres at Heramhappa village in the Latehar district on the same day. Police recovered a .315 rifle, six handguns, a country-made pistol and uniforms of the Naxalite. There were no casualties in this incident.
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Jharkhand Police is reported to have recovered some arms after a shoot out with MCC cadres at Heramhappa village in the Latehar district on the same day. Police recovered a .315 rifle, six handguns, a country-made pistol and uniforms of the Naxalite. There were no casualties in this incident.
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August - 15 
According to The Telegraph, six left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to the outlawed Maoist Communist Center (MCC), including a woman, were handed over to the police by villagers belonging to Gawah and Tisri blocks in the Giridih district of Jharkhand on August 15. According to d
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According to The Telegraph, six left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to the outlawed Maoist Communist Center (MCC), including a woman, were handed over to the police by villagers belonging to Gawah and Tisri blocks in the Giridih district of Jharkhand on August 15. According to distinct police chief Deepak Verma, one local-made loaded carbine was recovered from them. The Naxalites were caught when they were returning after hoisting black flags in Doeri, Tisri and the forests of Markaccho in Gawah.
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August - 24 
On August 24, a former member of the PWG belonging to the Sirpur-Chennur dalam (squad) was reportedly arrested at Mancherial in the Adilabad district. According to the district police chief, Kripa Nanda Tripathi Ujela, one .303 gun and 50 live rounds were seized from his possession.
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On August 24, a former member of the PWG belonging to the Sirpur-Chennur dalam (squad) was reportedly arrested at Mancherial in the Adilabad district. According to the district police chief, Kripa Nanda Tripathi Ujela, one .303 gun and 50 live rounds were seized from his possession.
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August - 27 
On August 27, police personnel stationed in the Giridih district of Jharkhand reportedly arrested four alleged Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) cadres, including a woman, near Chandanpura forest. They also recovered a US-made revolver, an unspecified number of rifle cartridges, three detonators, wires,
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On August 27, police personnel stationed in the Giridih district of Jharkhand reportedly arrested four alleged Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) cadres, including a woman, near Chandanpura forest. They also recovered a US-made revolver, an unspecified number of rifle cartridges, three detonators, wires, explosives, bags with "Jan Mukti Guerrilla Sena" stamped on them, and Rupees 71,000 in cash. According to district police chief Deepak Verma, the haul was recovered after an encounter that lasted ninety minutes. There was no casualty on the police side while most of the extremists apparently managed to escape.
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August - 29 
On August 29, the Andhra Pradesh Police arrested eight alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, including the Hyderabad-based president of the Tehreek Tehfooz Shariat-e-Islam, Naseeruddin, from two separate places of the capital Hyderabad. An unspecified amount of explosives, a car and four motorcy
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On August 29, the Andhra Pradesh Police arrested eight alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, including the Hyderabad-based president of the Tehreek Tehfooz Shariat-e-Islam, Naseeruddin, from two separate places of the capital Hyderabad. An unspecified amount of explosives, a car and four motorcycles were reportedly seized from them. According to the Hyderabad police commissioner, R P Singh, by arresting these terrorists, a major plan to attack Americans visiting the State and incite communal tension through a series of explosions during the forthcoming Ganesha festival in the city was averted. The group also planned to target Jews and had reconnoitered the houses of some Jewish families in the Guntur district, the commissioner added. Singh also said that "Naseeruddin has been working clandestinely on behalf of LeT and their leaders Abdul Bari alias Abu Hamza and Shahed alias Abu Nidal, both natives of Hyderabad, currently operating from Saudi Arabia."
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August - 29 
The Hindu has indicated that the PWG and Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Janashakti group will formally convey to the Andhra Pradesh Government their rejection of the Government stand that Naxalites should not move in villages with arms during the ongoing peace talks. At a news co
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The Hindu has indicated that the PWG and Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) Janashakti group will formally convey to the Andhra Pradesh Government their rejection of the Government stand that Naxalites should not move in villages with arms during the ongoing peace talks. At a news conference in Hyderabad on August 29, the Janashakti emissaries for peace talks with the Government - Chellapalli Srinivas Rao and Chandranna - said the combined decision of PWG and Janashakti not to give up weapons, which was announced at a public meeting organised by Janashakti at Rudraram in Medak district on August 27, will be communicated to the Government within two days.
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September - 3 
Acting on a tip off, the Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar Police arrested six left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the banned People's War Group (PWG) after an encounter at village Dara in the Patna district on September 3. According to the Deputy Inspector General of Police of STF, Vi
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Acting on a tip off, the Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar Police arrested six left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the banned People's War Group (PWG) after an encounter at village Dara in the Patna district on September 3. According to the Deputy Inspector General of Police of STF, Vinay Kumar Singh, one carbine, one rifle, two pistols, over 100 rounds of ammunition besides an unspecified amount of explosive material and crude bombs were recovered from the encounter site. However, no casualty was reported during the encounter.
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September - 6 
According to police sources, four left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to the proscribed Maoist Communist Center (MCC) were killed in an encounter and two Forest Department personnel lost their lives during a landmine explosion triggered by the People’s War Group (PWG) cadres in
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According to police sources, four left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to the proscribed Maoist Communist Center (MCC) were killed in an encounter and two Forest Department personnel lost their lives during a landmine explosion triggered by the People’s War Group (PWG) cadres in the Latehar district of Jharkhand in separate incidents. The MCC cadres were reportedly killed in the encounter near Madaudih village on September 6-night after police raided the place. The police also recovered a country-made gun, two flashguns and 13 detonators from the incident site. Separately, a Forest Department official and a driver of the vehicle in which they were traveling died in the landmine explosion near Labernaka village on the same day.
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September - 26 
In the neighbouring State of Jharkhand on September 26, the police reportedly recovered five ‘cane bombs’ from Pratappur in the Chatra district. The bombs were planted by the Maoists to target the police.
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In the neighbouring State of Jharkhand on September 26, the police reportedly recovered five ‘cane bombs’ from Pratappur in the Chatra district. The bombs were planted by the Maoists to target the police.
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September - 27 
The Hindu has reported that police recovered four landmines planted by the proscribed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Adigoppula village in the Guntur district on September 27.
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The Hindu has reported that police recovered four landmines planted by the proscribed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Adigoppula village in the Guntur district on September 27.
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September - 30 
The Jharkhand Police arrested two people, including a woman, for their alleged links with the banned Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) at a place under the Tamar police station in the Ranchi district of Jharkhand. They also recovered 35 gelatine rods, some photographs of Naxalite training camps and lite
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The Jharkhand Police arrested two people, including a woman, for their alleged links with the banned Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) at a place under the Tamar police station in the Ranchi district of Jharkhand. They also recovered 35 gelatine rods, some photographs of Naxalite training camps and literature from their possession.
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October - 1 
The police arrested one PWG dalam (squad) member, who was in possession of five country-made guns in the Anantapur district, on October 1. Speaking to reporters, Anantapur Deputy Superintendent of Police Vijay Kumar said the Naxalite was detained while he was smuggling arms from Siddarampuram villag
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The police arrested one PWG dalam (squad) member, who was in possession of five country-made guns in the Anantapur district, on October 1. Speaking to reporters, Anantapur Deputy Superintendent of Police Vijay Kumar said the Naxalite was detained while he was smuggling arms from Siddarampuram village to the Uravakonda area.
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October - 3 
The Special Task Force of the Bihar Police on October 3 claimed to have arrested nine cadres, including three women, of the banned Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in two separate raids in the Patna district. They also recovered around 7,500 detonators, an unspecified number of cartridges of AK rifles,
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The Special Task Force of the Bihar Police on October 3 claimed to have arrested nine cadres, including three women, of the banned Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in two separate raids in the Patna district. They also recovered around 7,500 detonators, an unspecified number of cartridges of AK rifles, SLRs and other weapons, besides a huge quantity of Communist literature and posters from the rebels.
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October - 4 
The Bihar Police has reportedly arrested four Maoist Communist Center (MCC) cadres, including two women, from Kolkata in West Bengal on October 4. They also recovered an unspecified quantity of ammunition and self-loading assault rifles from them. According to the Police, the MCC cadres had come to
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The Bihar Police has reportedly arrested four Maoist Communist Center (MCC) cadres, including two women, from Kolkata in West Bengal on October 4. They also recovered an unspecified quantity of ammunition and self-loading assault rifles from them. According to the Police, the MCC cadres had come to Kolkata to meet their contacts at Manicktala in the northern part of the capital city.
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October - 11 
On October 11, one suspected PWG cadre was reportedly injured during police firing in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka State. The police recovered one weapon and 10 tents from the incident site.
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On October 11, one suspected PWG cadre was reportedly injured during police firing in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka State. The police recovered one weapon and 10 tents from the incident site.
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October - 23 
A member of the Sangharsh Jan Mukti Sangh (SJMS), a wing of the banned erstwhile Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), was reportedly killed in an encounter with the police in Gumla district on October 23. The police also arrested two other members of the same organisation in the morning. One country made
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A member of the Sangharsh Jan Mukti Sangh (SJMS), a wing of the banned erstwhile Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), was reportedly killed in an encounter with the police in Gumla district on October 23. The police also arrested two other members of the same organisation in the morning. One country made pistol and three live cartridges have been recovered from the slain terrorist.
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November - 2 
The Andhra Pradesh police on November 2 arrested a gang of three pseudo Naxalites including a dismissed police constable on the charges of extortion after laying a trap for them in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. The police also recovered Air Guns and Air Rifles from them.
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The Andhra Pradesh police on November 2 arrested a gang of three pseudo Naxalites including a dismissed police constable on the charges of extortion after laying a trap for them in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. The police also recovered Air Guns and Air Rifles from them.
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November - 25 
On November 25, an exchange of fire took place between the police personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M) group in the interior tribal hamlet of Rudrangi in Chandurthi mandal in Karimnagar district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident. Police personnel have recover
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On November 25, an exchange of fire took place between the police personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M) group in the interior tribal hamlet of Rudrangi in Chandurthi mandal in Karimnagar district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident. Police personnel have recovered an SBBL weapon from the encounter site.
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November - 27 
According to a delayed media report, on November 27, the Bihar police arrested two self-styled ‘area commanders’ of the left wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) Communist Party of India -Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar's Rohtas district. The police also seized 20 detonators, explosives and country-
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According to a delayed media report, on November 27, the Bihar police arrested two self-styled ‘area commanders’ of the left wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) Communist Party of India -Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar's Rohtas district. The police also seized 20 detonators, explosives and country-made weapons from them. The arrested Naxalites were wanted in connection with the November 20 killing of 20 security force personnel in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh.
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November - 30 
On November 30, an encounter took place between the extremists and the police, deep inside the Saranda forest at Patharbasa in Manoharpur block, minutes after the helicopter of the Director General of Police S.M. Cairae took off from the block. West Singhbhum district police chief, Pravin Kumar Sing
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On November 30, an encounter took place between the extremists and the police, deep inside the Saranda forest at Patharbasa in Manoharpur block, minutes after the helicopter of the Director General of Police S.M. Cairae took off from the block. West Singhbhum district police chief, Pravin Kumar Singh said five persons were arrested from the spot where the encounter took place. He also said that five countrymade guns and Maoist literature have been recovered from the spot.
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December - 1 
The Andhra Pradesh police unearthed six landmines filled with gelatine, iron bolts and stones close to the Nagarjuna Sagar Project Right Canal road crossing under Nakarekallu mandal of Guntur district on December 1. The police suspect that the landmines were planted by the Communist Party of India-M
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The Andhra Pradesh police unearthed six landmines filled with gelatine, iron bolts and stones close to the Nagarjuna Sagar Project Right Canal road crossing under Nakarekallu mandal of Guntur district on December 1. The police suspect that the landmines were planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist.
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December - 1 
The Telegraph reports that the Jharkhand police claimed to have recovered two claymore mines, 15 detonators, 1,500 meters of wire, two carbines, one grenade, 16 cartridges, police uniform, Naxalite literature and banners from a Naxalite hideout at Chandanpurwa village in Giridih district.
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The Telegraph reports that the Jharkhand police claimed to have recovered two claymore mines, 15 detonators, 1,500 meters of wire, two carbines, one grenade, 16 cartridges, police uniform, Naxalite literature and banners from a Naxalite hideout at Chandanpurwa village in Giridih district.
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December - 13 
On December 13, six left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were reportedly arrested from a village under Ghatsila Sub-division of the East Singbhum district in Jharkhand. According to the police, two fire-arms, five sets
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On December 13, six left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were reportedly arrested from a village under Ghatsila Sub-division of the East Singbhum district in Jharkhand. According to the police, two fire-arms, five sets of Naxalite uniform, about Rupees 11, 000 in cash, pass book, photo album, one transistor, Naxalite literature and electric wires were seized from them.
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December - 21 
The Nizamabad district police seized a CPI-Maoist dump of grenade manufacturing parts in the forest area near Kothapally village. According to district police chief, N Madhusudhan Reddy, no one was arrested in this connection.
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The Nizamabad district police seized a CPI-Maoist dump of grenade manufacturing parts in the forest area near Kothapally village. According to district police chief, N Madhusudhan Reddy, no one was arrested in this connection.
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December - 23 
The Hindu reports that on December 23, the Karimnagar district police recovered six landmines along with 200 detonators planted by suspected CPI-Maoists cadres underneath a culvert at Nagaram-Kundanapalli village road in Jammikunta revenue division bordering Warangal district. According to the distr
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The Hindu reports that on December 23, the Karimnagar district police recovered six landmines along with 200 detonators planted by suspected CPI-Maoists cadres underneath a culvert at Nagaram-Kundanapalli village road in Jammikunta revenue division bordering Warangal district. According to the district police chief, Rajiv Ratan, while, checking a culvert, the police noticed landmines in six plastic buckets and connected with wires.
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December - 24 
On December 24, the Guntur district police unearthed an arms dump in the forest area between the Guthikonda and Julakallu villages during a routine search operation. Left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfit, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) representative, Ganganna, howeve
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On December 24, the Guntur district police unearthed an arms dump in the forest area between the Guthikonda and Julakallu villages during a routine search operation. Left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfit, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) representative, Ganganna, however, telephoned the police and accused them of placing the dump there. He claimed the police had fired 22 rounds, but there were no reports of casualties. The police, however, said there was no firing.
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December - 27 
The Jharkhand Police arrested one CPI-Maoist ‘area commander’ from Pandu village in Palamu district on December 27. One country made pistol was recovered from his possession.
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The Jharkhand Police arrested one CPI-Maoist ‘area commander’ from Pandu village in Palamu district on December 27. One country made pistol was recovered from his possession.
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December - 29 
A delayed media report said, the police stationed in Maharashtra’s Nagpur city arrested four Naxalites and neutralised an illegal arms factory on December 27. Among the material recovered from the factory include parts of a rifle, light machine gun (LMG), AK-47, hand grenade launcher and other parts
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A delayed media report said, the police stationed in Maharashtra’s Nagpur city arrested four Naxalites and neutralised an illegal arms factory on December 27. Among the material recovered from the factory include parts of a rifle, light machine gun (LMG), AK-47, hand grenade launcher and other parts.
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December - 29 
According to The Hindu, the Andhra Pradesh Police unearthed two arms dumps belonging to the left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) with a huge quantity of high-grade explosives near Koondrapalli village in the Visakhapatnam district on December 29. The first of the dumps had 150 kilograms of
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According to The Hindu, the Andhra Pradesh Police unearthed two arms dumps belonging to the left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) with a huge quantity of high-grade explosives near Koondrapalli village in the Visakhapatnam district on December 29. The first of the dumps had 150 kilograms of gelatin sticks, three grenades, some revolutionary literature, diaries, 20 audio cassettes, 15 CDs, batteries and other material. The second had 30 directional mines and 25 pairs of new olive green uniforms.
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