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Recovery of Arms:2009
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January - 1 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were arrested and arms and ammunition, including a pistol, six rounds of cartridges, were recovered by the Police following an encounter during a search operation at the house of the village head of Dha
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were arrested and arms and ammunition, including a pistol, six rounds of cartridges, were recovered by the Police following an encounter during a search operation at the house of the village head of Dhankaul in the Begusarai District in the night of January 1, PTI reported. The ‘area commander’, identified as Radhey Sah alias Shyam Sahni, was wanted in several cases, including an incident of dynamite blasting on the house of Dinesh Singh, a leader of the Communist Party of India-Marxist, murder of one Rampukar Chaurasia and forceful acquisition of land of a relative of Excise Minister Jamshed Ashraf. The two others arrested were identified as Hare Krishna Mahto and Surendra Paswan. Meanwhile, the village head man, identified as Upendra Choudhary, was also detained by the Police for harbouring the insurgents.
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January - 2 
Two Maoist cadres, identified as Suresh Ram and Kameshwar Ram, were arrested and a rifle was recovered from their possession on January 2 at Sameli village in Garwah District, reports Indopia.
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Two Maoist cadres, identified as Suresh Ram and Kameshwar Ram, were arrested and a rifle was recovered from their possession on January 2 at Sameli village in Garwah District, reports Indopia.
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January - 7 
Nearly 25 kilograms of explosives were seized during a special drive against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Parsokhad village in Garwah District on January 7, reports Indopia. The explosives were found stacked in small containers in a house of one Gopal Yadav during a joint oper
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Nearly 25 kilograms of explosives were seized during a special drive against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Parsokhad village in Garwah District on January 7, reports Indopia. The explosives were found stacked in small containers in a house of one Gopal Yadav during a joint operation by para-military forces and the District Police. Superintendent of Police Saket Kumar Singh said that the house was abandoned and Yadav had been missing for the last several months, adding no one was arrested.
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January - 8 
15 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and three Special Police Officers (SPOs) were injured during an encounter in the forest areas of Gollapalli of Dantewada District in the evening of January 8, The Hindu reported. IANS added that the encounter took place when t
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15 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and three Special Police Officers (SPOs) were injured during an encounter in the forest areas of Gollapalli of Dantewada District in the evening of January 8, The Hindu reported. IANS added that the encounter took place when the Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on a group of armed Maoists during a search operation. "It’s a big success. The Police are trying to capture several rebels alive who received bullet wounds in the gun battle and are attempting to run away under the cover of darkness," said Rahul Sharma, the District Superintendent of Police. The Police also recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from the encounter site.
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January - 9 
Six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a senior ‘area commander’, were arrested by the Police during a search operation at Bhagwanpur Matia village in the Jehanabad District on January 9, PTI reported. According to the Jehanabad Superintendent of Police (SP), Manu
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Six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a senior ‘area commander’, were arrested by the Police during a search operation at Bhagwanpur Matia village in the Jehanabad District on January 9, PTI reported. According to the Jehanabad Superintendent of Police (SP), Manu Mahraj, "the self-styled area commander of Maoists, Uday Yadav, who was absconding since Jehanabad jailbreak in 2005, was arrested along with two country made carbines and four country made pistols." The other Maoists were identified as Ashok Yadav, Madhusudan Yadav, Ajay Yadav, Dharmendra Yadav and Mahesh Choudhary. Police also recovered two locally-made carbines, four pistols and 38 live cartridges and Police belts.
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January - 13 
Telegraph reports that Police on January 13 arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Bhagirathi Hansda, Moso Tuddu and Budhan Mardi, from Ashthi village in the East Singhbhum District, where the insurgents had planned to kill a schoolteacher. A pistol
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Telegraph reports that Police on January 13 arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Bhagirathi Hansda, Moso Tuddu and Budhan Mardi, from Ashthi village in the East Singhbhum District, where the insurgents had planned to kill a schoolteacher. A pistol and some live cartridges were recovered from them. Superintendent of Police Naveen Kumar Singh said the arrested Maoists are residents of Sakragora village in Mayurbhanj District of Orissa and are members of the Puta Munda squad active in Ghurabandha for the past several months.
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January - 17 
The Bokaro District Police, with help from the Special Task Force, arrested seven senior cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) along with a large quantity of arms from a passenger train and foiled the Maoists’ plan to blow up the Daniya railway station under Coal India Chord sec
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The Bokaro District Police, with help from the Special Task Force, arrested seven senior cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) along with a large quantity of arms from a passenger train and foiled the Maoists’ plan to blow up the Daniya railway station under Coal India Chord section of the Dhanbad railway division, reports The Telegraph on January 18. However, several extremists managed to escape after the Police stopped the train. The arrested Maoists said they were working under the guidance of the newly appointed ‘zonal commander’ of the “Zilang zone” that comprises Hazaribagh, Bokaro, Girdih, Chatra and Dhanbad. Bhuvneshwar Mahto of Vishnugarh (Hazaribagh) had reportedly trained them and planned the attack.
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January - 18 
Four landmines, concealed near a bridge, were recovered and defused by the Police at Kyatagana Perla village near Pavagada in the Tumkur District on January 18, Mangalorean.com reported. Police said a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Peddanna, who was in the custody of the
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Four landmines, concealed near a bridge, were recovered and defused by the Police at Kyatagana Perla village near Pavagada in the Tumkur District on January 18, Mangalorean.com reported. Police said a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Peddanna, who was in the custody of the Andhra Pradesh Police and had been brought by the Pavagada Police for questioning in the Venkataramanahalli incident in which nine Policemen were shot dead, revealed that he had concealed the landmines under a bridge.
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January - 20 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from two separate places on January 20, reports IANS. According to the Police, three Maoists, including ‘sub zonal commander’ Nitish Yadav, were arrested from the Palamau District, about 190 kilometres from the capital city Ranch
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from two separate places on January 20, reports IANS. According to the Police, three Maoists, including ‘sub zonal commander’ Nitish Yadav, were arrested from the Palamau District, about 190 kilometres from the capital city Ranchi. Police said Nitish Yadav alias Sanjay Yadav alias Mantriji was the mastermind behind the landmine blast in Latehar District on January 17 in which six Security Force personnel were killed. The Police seized one pistol, live cartridges and INR 130, 000 from the three arrested Maoists. Another Maoist, Ratu Badaik, was arrested from the Gumla District along with one locally-made revolver.
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January - 20 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were killed in an encounter which lasted for about half-an-hour during combing operations launched by Police in the Aberupadu forests area of Visakhapatnam District on January 20, IANS reported. Later, the Police r
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were killed in an encounter which lasted for about half-an-hour during combing operations launched by Police in the Aberupadu forests area of Visakhapatnam District on January 20, IANS reported. Later, the Police recovered three weapons and kit bags from the encounter site.
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January - 22 
A separate Police team arrested a suspected cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as Asif Kumar Bhagat, from Gumla District's Kanduatoli village, the Police said. A locally made pistol, cartridges, a mobile phone and PLFI literature were seized from his possession.
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A separate Police team arrested a suspected cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as Asif Kumar Bhagat, from Gumla District's Kanduatoli village, the Police said. A locally made pistol, cartridges, a mobile phone and PLFI literature were seized from his possession.
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January - 22 
Police on January 22 recovered 150 kilograms of explosive powder from the Chatra area and arrested one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, reports PTI. Police raided the house of a person, Javed Khan, in Chatra District's Boura village, and seized the explosive powder and arres
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Police on January 22 recovered 150 kilograms of explosive powder from the Chatra area and arrested one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser, reports PTI. Police raided the house of a person, Javed Khan, in Chatra District's Boura village, and seized the explosive powder and arrested him, Superintendent of Police Akhilesh Jha said.
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January - 24 
At least five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were shot dead by the Police during an encounter in the Bijapur District under Bastar Division on January 24, reports Indian Express. According to Police sources, a huge cache of arms and explosives was also recovered from the encount
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At least five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were shot dead by the Police during an encounter in the Bijapur District under Bastar Division on January 24, reports Indian Express. According to Police sources, a huge cache of arms and explosives was also recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 25 January - 26
A major racket in arms whose clientele included Maoists in Chhattisgarh was neutralised by the West Bengal Police in the evening of January 25. More than 5000 cartridges, locally-made and sophisticated rifles and revolvers, pen-pistols and a bullet-proof vest were among the items recovered. One of t
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A major racket in arms whose clientele included Maoists in Chhattisgarh was neutralised by the West Bengal Police in the evening of January 25. More than 5000 cartridges, locally-made and sophisticated rifles and revolvers, pen-pistols and a bullet-proof vest were among the items recovered. One of those involved in the racket, Anupam Chowdhury, from whose house the Police seized thousands of bullets and cartridges and several firearms was produced before a court in Barasat in the State’s North 24 Parganas District that remanded him on January 26 to 10 days in Police custody. The reach of the gang members is believed to extend beyond the State’s borders.
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January - 27 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including an ‘area commander’ identified as Kamal Kharia, were arrested on January 27 from the jungle area under Palkot Police Station in the Gumla District while they were holding a meeting to chalk out strategy to ambush a Police party in t
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including an ‘area commander’ identified as Kamal Kharia, were arrested on January 27 from the jungle area under Palkot Police Station in the Gumla District while they were holding a meeting to chalk out strategy to ambush a Police party in the District, reports IANS. Police seized two pistols and live cartridges, among other things, from the arrested Maoists.
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January - 27 
Police arrested two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as Kuldip Minz and Pradeep, from a jungle area under Basia Police Station. Police seized a pistol, live cartridges and Maoist literature from their possession.
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Police arrested two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as Kuldip Minz and Pradeep, from a jungle area under Basia Police Station. Police seized a pistol, live cartridges and Maoist literature from their possession.
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February - 1 
Two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Nagella Chandra Kala alias Swarnakka and Nallakasula Alivelumanga alias Sudha, were arrested by the Police from Tenali in the Guntur District on February 1, The Hindu reported. While Swarnakka is the commander of Mao
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Two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Nagella Chandra Kala alias Swarnakka and Nallakasula Alivelumanga alias Sudha, were arrested by the Police from Tenali in the Guntur District on February 1, The Hindu reported. While Swarnakka is the commander of Maoist action team in Mahabubnagar, Sudha is the Bhopal-based central technical committee commander. Police suspect that the duo was trying to harbour some Maoists and spread activities of the outfit in coastal region of the State with Tenali as base. Police recovered some ‘soap bombs’ and electrical detonators from the two arrested cadres. After the arrest of the two commanders, the Police now are looking into the possible ploy of Maoists to spread their wings in the coastal region of the State.
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February - 2 
In a separate incident, eight cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), were arrested from Duli forest area of Khuti District, reports PTI. The arrested extremists were identified as Jitan, Vineet, Jeeran, Anthony, Palous, Sanjay, Pr
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In a separate incident, eight cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), were arrested from Duli forest area of Khuti District, reports PTI. The arrested extremists were identified as Jitan, Vineet, Jeeran, Anthony, Palous, Sanjay, Prabhu and Anup. Police also recovered cartridges, uniforms and Naxal (left-wing extremist) literatures from their possession.
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February - 2 
On February 2, Police arrested a cadre of the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML-Janashakti), identified as Javvaji Ramesh alias Kumar, from the Ramagundam area of Karimnagar District, according to The Hindu. A tapancha (country made fire arm) and 19 rounds o
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On February 2, Police arrested a cadre of the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML-Janashakti), identified as Javvaji Ramesh alias Kumar, from the Ramagundam area of Karimnagar District, according to The Hindu. A tapancha (country made fire arm) and 19 rounds of ammunition of various weapons were also recovered from the possession of the arrested cadre. Kumar was reportedly attempting to form a dalam (squad) of the outfit and was resorting to extortions in the coal belt region of the District.
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February - 2 
Police arrested three persons and recovered about 800 detonators from the Chandauli District on February 2, The Hindu reports. According to the sources, the arrested persons travelling on a private bus were to supply the detonators to the Communist Party of India-Moist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Son
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Police arrested three persons and recovered about 800 detonators from the Chandauli District on February 2, The Hindu reports. According to the sources, the arrested persons travelling on a private bus were to supply the detonators to the Communist Party of India-Moist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Sonbhadra District.
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February - 2 
PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and an equal number were arrested in an encounter with the joint force of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Armed Police personnel at Madhupur village in the Salboni area of West Midnapore Distric
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PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and an equal number were arrested in an encounter with the joint force of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Armed Police personnel at Madhupur village in the Salboni area of West Midnapore District on September 2. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Verma said the encounter is continuing and eight more joint force companies (800 personnel) have been sent to the area to flush out the Maoists. The encounter occurred when the troops reached Madhupur in the morning and was fired on by the Maoists from near the banks of a nearby canal. There was no casualty among the Security Force personnel who have recovered the bodies of the two Maoists identified as squad leaders, Verma said. Three guns and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered from the slain and arrested Maoists, he added.
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February - 3 
Three cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), including an ‘area commander’ identified as Ramorasad Yadav, were arrested from the Bachau jungle, around 60 kilometers from capital Ranchi, on February 3, reports IANS. The Polic
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Three cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), including an ‘area commander’ identified as Ramorasad Yadav, were arrested from the Bachau jungle, around 60 kilometers from capital Ranchi, on February 3, reports IANS. The Police seized two double-barrel rifles, one .303 rifle looted from police, live cartridges and left-wing extremist literature from the arrested cadres.
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February - 4 
A driver was among three suspects arrested and a huge cache of explosives, including 4000 gelatine sticks weighing about 600 kilograms meant for supply to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was recovered by the Police from a vehicle at Grand Trunk Road under the Barachatti Police Stat
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A driver was among three suspects arrested and a huge cache of explosives, including 4000 gelatine sticks weighing about 600 kilograms meant for supply to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was recovered by the Police from a vehicle at Grand Trunk Road under the Barachatti Police Station of Gaya District on February 4, Times of India reported. According to Police sources, the explosives bear production marks of Hyderabad (capital of Andhra Pradesh) and were to be delivered to a CPI-Maoist ‘area commander’. The three suspects were identified as Mohammed Zahid of Chatarbar in Koderma and Sawood Khan alias Bholu of Hamzapur of Gaya District in Bihar and driver Shahzad of Hindpiri from Ranchi District in Jharkhand, adds PTI.
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February - 11 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Benudhar Majhi alias Tridev, and his accomplice Babulal Ghuda from Hatibari village under Jujomura Police Station in the Sambalpur District and Bandijharan village of the same District respectively on February 11, reports The Stat
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Benudhar Majhi alias Tridev, and his accomplice Babulal Ghuda from Hatibari village under Jujomura Police Station in the Sambalpur District and Bandijharan village of the same District respectively on February 11, reports The Statesman. A revolver, a locally made pistol with live ammunition and some CPI-Maoist literature were seized from them.
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February - 13 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Uday Sarkar alias Ujjwal, at the Chakulia-Shyamsundarpur border, around Jamua in the East Singhbhum District on February 13, reports Telegraph. Ujjwal originally hails from Jalpaiguri in North Bengal. A Police office
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Uday Sarkar alias Ujjwal, at the Chakulia-Shyamsundarpur border, around Jamua in the East Singhbhum District on February 13, reports Telegraph. Ujjwal originally hails from Jalpaiguri in North Bengal. A Police officer said, “He is involved in the murder of Nagarik Suraksha Samiti (NSS) secretary Dhanai Kisku, landmine blast at Rajbhasa Mines and several other separatist incidents”. He is also an active member of the Ghurabanda platoon. Pistol and cartridges were recovered from him.
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February - 14 
Police foiled a blast in Khuti District when it recovered a 40-kilograms improvised explosive device planted on a road between Barnghada and Kurkud on February 14, reports IANS.
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Police foiled a blast in Khuti District when it recovered a 40-kilograms improvised explosive device planted on a road between Barnghada and Kurkud on February 14, reports IANS.
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February - 19 
A group of 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested and a cache of arms and ammunition, including seven locally manufactured guns, bundles of wire and a mine, was recovered by the Anti-Naxalite Squad (ANS) personnel during a combing operation in the Gadchiroli District on
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A group of 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested and a cache of arms and ammunition, including seven locally manufactured guns, bundles of wire and a mine, was recovered by the Anti-Naxalite Squad (ANS) personnel during a combing operation in the Gadchiroli District on February 19, IANS reported. According to the ANS chief Pankaj Gupta, "The operation is the outcome of accurate intelligence inputs which we garnered, strict road blockades and massive combing operations by Security Forces in two sub-districts infested with Maoists."
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February - 28 
On February 28, a gun-battle ensued between a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police personnel when the Maoists ambushed a patrolling party near Karka village under Jarawandi Police Station in the Gadchiroli District, Times of India reported. Though no casualty was r
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On February 28, a gun-battle ensued between a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police personnel when the Maoists ambushed a patrolling party near Karka village under Jarawandi Police Station in the Gadchiroli District, Times of India reported. Though no casualty was reported, blood stains at two spots at the encounter site suggested that at least two Maoists sustained bullet injuries in the encounter. The Police later recovered five nozzle-loading guns, two kilograms of explosives, camera flash, two detonators, four backpacks, wire bundle and other CPI-Maoist material from the incident site.
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March - 8 
Three cadres of the erstwhile Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), presently known as the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces at Chatakpur village under Sneha Police Station in the Lohardaga District on March 8, reports The Hindu. However, ei
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Three cadres of the erstwhile Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), presently known as the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces at Chatakpur village under Sneha Police Station in the Lohardaga District on March 8, reports The Hindu. However, eight others managed to escape. Two pipe guns, a locally-made carbine and bullets were recovered from the spot.
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March - 9 
An ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajesh Toppo, was shot dead by the Police during an encounter near Karkari river under Tamar block of Ranchi District on March 9, reports IANS. Toppo was accused of killing former minister and Janata Dal-United (J
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An ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajesh Toppo, was shot dead by the Police during an encounter near Karkari river under Tamar block of Ranchi District on March 9, reports IANS. Toppo was accused of killing former minister and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) legislator Ramesh Singh Munda in July 2008 besides a dozen Security Force personnel. One pistol and live cartridges were seized from the incident site.
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March - 9 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’, identified as Krishna Singh Khairwar, while many others managed to escape during a search operation in the Balrampur District on March 9, Samaylive.com reported. The arrested extremist was involved in several cases, inc
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’, identified as Krishna Singh Khairwar, while many others managed to escape during a search operation in the Balrampur District on March 9, Samaylive.com reported. The arrested extremist was involved in several cases, including an attempt to kill an Inspector General of Police of Sarguja range, B. S. Maravi, in which he was seriously injured. Two locally made pistols and cartridges were also recovered from the possession of the arrested Maoist.
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March - 10 
Two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and another was arrested by the Police during an encounter at Badgai village in the Bastar District on March 10, PTI reported. Police also recovered some unspecified number of arms and ammunition from the encounter site
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Two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and another was arrested by the Police during an encounter at Badgai village in the Bastar District on March 10, PTI reported. Police also recovered some unspecified number of arms and ammunition from the encounter site.
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March - 11 
On March 11, nine kilograms of explosive material, 48 electrical detonators, 14 non-electrical detonators, one flash camera, a multi-meter, 16 electric switches, banners and posters were recovered when Police unearthed a dump belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Ch
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On March 11, nine kilograms of explosive material, 48 electrical detonators, 14 non-electrical detonators, one flash camera, a multi-meter, 16 electric switches, banners and posters were recovered when Police unearthed a dump belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Chaparaiguda under Neelakantapuram Police Station in the Vizianagaram District, The Hindu reported.
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March - 12 
The Hindu reported on March 13 that the Warangal District Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including 11 weapons, 10 landmines and two claymore mines, 388 gelatine sticks, 972 detonators, 280 rounds of live ammunition, part
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The Hindu reported on March 13 that the Warangal District Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including 11 weapons, 10 landmines and two claymore mines, 388 gelatine sticks, 972 detonators, 280 rounds of live ammunition, party literature and one medical kit, electrical wires, switches used in exploding landmines, during a week long combing operation in the forest areas of Eturunagaram, Mangapet and Kothaguda mandals (administrative unit) of the District.
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March - 13 
PTI reports that a cadre of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as the Jharkhand Liberation Tiger, identified as Kanhu Lohra alias Laden, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Kocha village in Khunti District on March 13. The encounter occurred when a group of PLFI c
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PTI reports that a cadre of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as the Jharkhand Liberation Tiger, identified as Kanhu Lohra alias Laden, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Kocha village in Khunti District on March 13. The encounter occurred when a group of PLFI cadres fired on a Police patrol party. One gun and a pistol were recovered from the incident site.
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The Hindu on March 19 reported that the Visakhapatnam District Police recovered 10 landmines at two different places in the District. While five landmines were recovered near the Chintalamma Ghat road on March 14, the rest were recovered at Balapam village on March 16.
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The Hindu on March 19 reported that the Visakhapatnam District Police recovered 10 landmines at two different places in the District. While five landmines were recovered near the Chintalamma Ghat road on March 14, the rest were recovered at Balapam village on March 16.
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March - 17 
Five tons of explosives and ammunition, including 17,500 rounds of rifle ammunition and 1550 bullets, was recovered by the Police from a truck during a search operation at a check post on the Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand border in Jashpur District on March 17, The Hindu reports. The Police suspect the
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Five tons of explosives and ammunition, including 17,500 rounds of rifle ammunition and 1550 bullets, was recovered by the Police from a truck during a search operation at a check post on the Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand border in Jashpur District on March 17, The Hindu reports. The Police suspect the explosives were meant for the CPI-Maoist which is planning to disrupt the Parliament elections in the State.
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March - 17 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Vinod Yadav, Vinod Thakur and Shyamlal, were arrested by the Police during a search operation near the bank of Sone river, under Kone Police Station in the Sonebhadra District, on March 17, reported Times of India. The three ha
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Vinod Yadav, Vinod Thakur and Shyamlal, were arrested by the Police during a search operation near the bank of Sone river, under Kone Police Station in the Sonebhadra District, on March 17, reported Times of India. The three hail from Gadhwa District in the State of Jharkhand. Police also recovered some gelatin rods and detonators from their possession.
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March - 19 
According to The Hindu, the Police neutralized 26 illegal mini gun factories across six Districts of the State on March 19 and seized firearms and ammunition during pre-election operations launched in Bihar. The Munger District reportedly accounted for 18 such units. Two each were neutralized in Wes
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According to The Hindu, the Police neutralized 26 illegal mini gun factories across six Districts of the State on March 19 and seized firearms and ammunition during pre-election operations launched in Bihar. The Munger District reportedly accounted for 18 such units. Two each were neutralized in West Champaran, Banka and Lakhisarai and one each in Nalanda and East Champaran, the Additional Director-General of Police (headquarters) Neelmani said. In all, 149 illegal firearms and 1,000 rounds of ammunition were seized since the search operation began on March 4, the official added.
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March - 19 
In the backdrop of the recovery of arms dumps at Tadwai, Kothguda and Eturunagaram mandals (administrative unit) of Warangal District and the finding of wall posters threatening people to boycott the general elections in the Venkatapuram and Vajedu mandals in the Khammam District, the Warangal Distr
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In the backdrop of the recovery of arms dumps at Tadwai, Kothguda and Eturunagaram mandals (administrative unit) of Warangal District and the finding of wall posters threatening people to boycott the general elections in the Venkatapuram and Vajedu mandals in the Khammam District, the Warangal District Police apprehends possible attack by the cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during the general election scheduled to be held on April 16 and April 23, Express Buzz. Com reported on March 19. According to the Police sources, Bade Nageswara Rao alias Haribushan, ‘secretary’ of the North Telangana South Zonal Committee of the CPI-Maoists, recently visited certain places in the District.
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March - 19 
Three cadres of the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) were arrested in the Sundergarh District on an unspecified date, reports The Samaja on March 19. A locally-made pistol, a live bullet and two knives were also recovered from them. They were involved in a number of loot and extortion cases in Hati
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Three cadres of the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) were arrested in the Sundergarh District on an unspecified date, reports The Samaja on March 19. A locally-made pistol, a live bullet and two knives were also recovered from them. They were involved in a number of loot and extortion cases in Hatibari, Nuangaon, Bishra and Biramitrapur area of the District, the report added.
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March - 20 
IANS reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Ghojadanga village near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Nadia District on March 20. The duo was identified as Sheikh Firdaus and Safikul. A 9-mm pistol, an improvised pistol, 13 rounds of cartridges and
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IANS reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Ghojadanga village near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Nadia District on March 20. The duo was identified as Sheikh Firdaus and Safikul. A 9-mm pistol, an improvised pistol, 13 rounds of cartridges and some important documents were recovered from them.
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March - 22 
In a raid on the same day, 15 kilograms of explosives, attached with a timer device for landmine explosion, was found underneath at Hussainabad-Alipur Road, Dhan said.
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In a raid on the same day, 15 kilograms of explosives, attached with a timer device for landmine explosion, was found underneath at Hussainabad-Alipur Road, Dhan said.
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March - 22 
Two persons were arrested when Police recovered a cache of explosives, including 17 electronic detonators and five kilograms of explosive materials, 20 meter fuse wires, from their possession at Patan village in the Munger District on March 22, The Hindu reported.
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Two persons were arrested when Police recovered a cache of explosives, including 17 electronic detonators and five kilograms of explosive materials, 20 meter fuse wires, from their possession at Patan village in the Munger District on March 22, The Hindu reported.
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March - 23 
Four persons were arrested and around 2000 kilograms of explosives meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered by the Police at Haji Suhanpur in the Munger District on March 23, reports Times of India. "A vehicle loaded with 38 bags containing 1900 kg of explosives most
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Four persons were arrested and around 2000 kilograms of explosives meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered by the Police at Haji Suhanpur in the Munger District on March 23, reports Times of India. "A vehicle loaded with 38 bags containing 1900 kg of explosives mostly ammonium nitrate were found in a Police raid," said the Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar. The arrested persons were identified as, Ishwari Begum, wife of Mohammed Salam who is believed to be an explosives supplier, Gorelal Yadav, Fantush Yadav and Jai Ram Yadav.
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March - 24 
Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including its Rachakonda area committee commander, were arrested as Police foiled a secret meeting of the Maoists during a search operation in the reserve forest area near Venkatapuram in the Thurkapally mandal (administrative unit) of Nalgo
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Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including its Rachakonda area committee commander, were arrested as Police foiled a secret meeting of the Maoists during a search operation in the reserve forest area near Venkatapuram in the Thurkapally mandal (administrative unit) of Nalgonda District on March 24, The Hindu reported. The arrested area committee commander was identified as T. Yadaiah alias Kranthi and other Maoist cadres were identified as B. Anuradha alias Jyothi, U. Vijay alias Nagesh, B. Balaiah, V Bikshamaiah, B Veeraiah, B Santosh, and Shaik Baba. Police also recovered some weapons and ammunition from the arrested extremists.
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March - 24 
Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Shambhu Da alias Bablu, during a search operation at Parsando village in the Munger District in the morning of March 24, PTI reported. Shambhu was involved in as many as 12 cases of violence, including the murder of Kharagpur block ruling Janata Dal-
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Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Shambhu Da alias Bablu, during a search operation at Parsando village in the Munger District in the morning of March 24, PTI reported. Shambhu was involved in as many as 12 cases of violence, including the murder of Kharagpur block ruling Janata Dal-United party president Manoj Singh and a retired Superintendent of Police, Munger, K. C. Surendra Babu, said Sunil Nayak, the Superintendent of Police. A pistol and a magazine were recovered from the arrested Maoist, he added.
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March - 24 
The Hindu reports that a uniformed woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and a suspected Maoist was arrested during an encounter between Maoists and Security Forces in the Kerubadi forest in Daringibadi area of Kandhamal District on March 24. According to the Dir
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The Hindu reports that a uniformed woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and a suspected Maoist was arrested during an encounter between Maoists and Security Forces in the Kerubadi forest in Daringibadi area of Kandhamal District on March 24. According to the Director-General of Police, Manmohan Praharaj, an INSAS assault rifle and a .303 rifle were recovered from the incident site. These arms were reportedly looted from the Nayagarh Police armoury in 2008, he added.
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March - 31 
Police recovered a 70-kilogram landmine buried in between the Chintagufa and Pollampalli forested stretch in Dantewada District, just before a contingent of the para-military Central Reserve Police Force and the Chhattisgarh Police was to cross the area, reports IANS.
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Police recovered a 70-kilogram landmine buried in between the Chintagufa and Pollampalli forested stretch in Dantewada District, just before a contingent of the para-military Central Reserve Police Force and the Chhattisgarh Police was to cross the area, reports IANS.
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March - 31 
Telegraph reports that three persons were arrested in the night of March 31 with a cache of Bihar-made arms allegedly meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres camping at Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District. The arrests were made when the trio’s car was stopped for checks
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Telegraph reports that three persons were arrested in the night of March 31 with a cache of Bihar-made arms allegedly meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres camping at Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District. The arrests were made when the trio’s car was stopped for checks 10 kilometers before Lalgarh. One of the arrested persons is suspected to be a Maoist action squad member. Three pipe guns, parts of improvised rifles, 30 rounds of ammunition and Maoist leaflets, some of them calling for a boycott of the polls, were said to have been found.
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April - 3 
Police recovered 21 sacks containing Ammonium Nitrate explosives from an abandoned house in Jakar village under Kabisurya Nagar Police Station in Ganjam District. Police arrested one person, Chitrasen Jena, for his alleged involvement in the incident.
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Police recovered 21 sacks containing Ammonium Nitrate explosives from an abandoned house in Jakar village under Kabisurya Nagar Police Station in Ganjam District. Police arrested one person, Chitrasen Jena, for his alleged involvement in the incident.
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April - 6 
A woman commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter when a joint party of the Central Reserve Police Force and the Police neutralized a Maoist hideout during a search operation in the Narayanpur District on April 6, reports IANS. An unspecified number of
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A woman commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter when a joint party of the Central Reserve Police Force and the Police neutralized a Maoist hideout during a search operation in the Narayanpur District on April 6, reports IANS. An unspecified number of arms and ammunition were also recovered from the hideout.
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April - 7 
IANS reports that two People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres were killed in a gun battle lasting over three hours with the Police near Salgi village of Gumla District on April 7. A carbine and a 9mm pistol were recovered from the slain extremists. According to Police, the PLFI members were
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IANS reports that two People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres were killed in a gun battle lasting over three hours with the Police near Salgi village of Gumla District on April 7. A carbine and a 9mm pistol were recovered from the slain extremists. According to Police, the PLFI members were holding a meeting to chalk out their strategy for the ensuing parliamentary elections.
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April - 8 
The Police recovered a huge quantity of explosive material, sufficient to manufacture 200 bombs, from a bomb-manufacturing unit which was unearthed during a Police raid at Virajpur village on April 8. The Superintendent of Police, Manoj Kaushik, said the unit was found in the house of Ambuj Pandey,
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The Police recovered a huge quantity of explosive material, sufficient to manufacture 200 bombs, from a bomb-manufacturing unit which was unearthed during a Police raid at Virajpur village on April 8. The Superintendent of Police, Manoj Kaushik, said the unit was found in the house of Ambuj Pandey, a home guard personnel, and Ranjit Pandey, a post master
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April - 9 
A Naxalite was killed on April 9 in an exchange of fire with the Police in the Narayanpur District, The Hindu reported. The incident occurred in the Kodenar jungle area after Naxalites opened fire targeting a Police patrol party, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Pavan Dev, told PTI. Three ‘ti
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A Naxalite was killed on April 9 in an exchange of fire with the Police in the Narayanpur District, The Hindu reported. The incident occurred in the Kodenar jungle area after Naxalites opened fire targeting a Police patrol party, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Pavan Dev, told PTI. Three ‘tiffin bombs’, a hand grenade, a detonator and a pistol was recovered from the incident site, the District Superintendent of Police Amresh Kumar said.
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April - 10 
In two separate search operations, the Security Forces recovered explosives from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts in Bihar, ANI reported on April 10. Police recovered a huge cache of explosives hidden in a water tank by the Maoists in the Bhalua forest area in Gaya District.
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In two separate search operations, the Security Forces recovered explosives from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts in Bihar, ANI reported on April 10. Police recovered a huge cache of explosives hidden in a water tank by the Maoists in the Bhalua forest area in Gaya District. "We raided a bunker and found arms and ammunition stored in a water tank. There were seven country made sten guns and 16 bombs, weighing 20 kilograms. We are further investigating the incident," said M. R. Nayak, the District Superintendent of Police. Separately, a joint team of the Police, Central Reserve Police Force and Indo-Tibetan Border Police recovered a large cache of explosives from Imamganj jungle in the District. "In Lutwa jungle near Imamganj village, we conducted a joint search operation. We recovered 72 boxes of ammunitions from there. The Maoists fled away before we could reach the spot," said Nayak.
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April - 10 
On April 10, ten Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Deputy Commandant, and three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an encounter near Minta village under Chintagufa Police Station in Dantewada District , reports PTI. Deputy Comman
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On April 10, ten Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Deputy Commandant, and three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an encounter near Minta village under Chintagufa Police Station in Dantewada District , reports PTI. Deputy Commandant Diwakar Tiwari, a sub-inspector, four head constables and four constables were killed in the encounter, while 11 others, including an Assistant Commandant, were injured, an unnamed CRPF officer said in New Delhi. The incident occurred in the forests of Kotampalli when troops of the 55th battalion of the CRPF, who were on a patrol in the area, walked into an ambush set by the CPI-Maoist leading to a gun battle. One AK-47 rifle and a few wireless sets were also recovered from the encounter site. Times of India adds that the two-hour encounter started around 1 pm when the CRPF personnel were returning to their camps in two batches after a routine patrol, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (anti-Naxalite operations) Pawan Deo.
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April - 11 
On April 11, two persons aboard a truck were arrested along with 8.50 quintal ammonium nitrate in the Mahoba District.
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On April 11, two persons aboard a truck were arrested along with 8.50 quintal ammonium nitrate in the Mahoba District.
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April - 11 
Telegraph reports that five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and three others injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on them inside Jalko forests under Arki Police station in Khunti District on April 11. “It appears the rebels had alread
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Telegraph reports that five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and three others injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on them inside Jalko forests under Arki Police station in Khunti District on April 11. “It appears the rebels had already taken positions on the hills of the forests,” said Inspector General (provision) and State Police spokesman S.N. Pradhan. “While the jawans were passing through, they opened fire,” he mentioned. The slain Paramilitary personnel were identified as Hoshiyar Singh, Majhar Ali Khan, Sunil Rai, Sahadilip Singh and N.N. Sharma. “We have recovered a large number of bullets and empty cartridges from the venue. We have also recovered the body of a Naxalite,” Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar Singh said over phone from Jalko and added that the CRPF personnel had killed another cadre of the CPI-Maoist, but his dead body was yet to be located.
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April - 12 
Daijiworld reports that Police arrested three sympathizers of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and recovered a huge cache of explosives in three separate incidents in the Chikmagalur District, said Police sources on April 12. In a joint operation launched in Koppa, Sringeri, N. R. Pu
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Daijiworld reports that Police arrested three sympathizers of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and recovered a huge cache of explosives in three separate incidents in the Chikmagalur District, said Police sources on April 12. In a joint operation launched in Koppa, Sringeri, N. R. Pura, Jayapura and Belehonnur, Police seized 100 kilograms of explosive material, ammonium nitrate, 50 gelatine sticks, 10 detonators and pamphlets containing Maoist literature from the house of a person, identified as Nazir, in the Kachige village of Megunda revenue division. Based on information extracted from Nazir, they later raided the house of one Hamid from Baisigadde in Heggarkodige and recovered 23 detonators, 150 kilograms of explosives, ammonium nitrate and 70 gelatine sticks. In addition, Manju and Afsar, who were carrying explosives within the Balehonnur Police Station limits, were also arrested and 33 detonators, 58 gelatine sticks, 100 metres of electric wire, five kilograms of explosives and ammonium nitrate were recovered from their possession. According to the Superintendent of Police M. N. Nagaraj, the arrestees were tacitly supporting Maoist activities.
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April - 12 
Explosive material weighing around 81 kg was recovered from a general merchant shop in the Ghosi Police circle area in Mau. Both theses consignments wire reportedly meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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Explosive material weighing around 81 kg was recovered from a general merchant shop in the Ghosi Police circle area in Mau. Both theses consignments wire reportedly meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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April - 12 
The 65th battalion of the CRPF personnel killed three Maoists in a two hour long encounter in the Sarandi area of Kanker District. 11 weapons, including assault guns, were recovered from their possession.
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The 65th battalion of the CRPF personnel killed three Maoists in a two hour long encounter in the Sarandi area of Kanker District. 11 weapons, including assault guns, were recovered from their possession.
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April - 12 
The Hindu reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered seven powerful improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Khunti District on April 12. The inter-connected IEDs were planted near a canal on the Salgadih-Baridih path in the District, Deputy Superintendent of Police A. K. Roy said. While one IED wei
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The Hindu reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered seven powerful improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Khunti District on April 12. The inter-connected IEDs were planted near a canal on the Salgadih-Baridih path in the District, Deputy Superintendent of Police A. K. Roy said. While one IED weighed 60 kilograms, the other six were of 20 kilograms each and all connected with a 200 metre wire, Roy said. Naxalites (left-wing extremists) had planted the explosives with an aim to target the SFs who are engaged in area domination ahead of the April 16 elections in the Khunti parliamentary constituency.
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April - 13 
According to the State Home Department sources, Police recovered ‘tiffin bombs’ tied with bolts, detonators and a 10 metre-long fuse wire from Sonbhadra, The Hindu reported on April 13. A case was lodged in this connection against Munna Vishwakarma and 10 other unidentified Maoists.
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According to the State Home Department sources, Police recovered ‘tiffin bombs’ tied with bolts, detonators and a 10 metre-long fuse wire from Sonbhadra, The Hindu reported on April 13. A case was lodged in this connection against Munna Vishwakarma and 10 other unidentified Maoists.
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April - 13 
The Police defused two powerful improvised explosive devices (IEDs), each weighing 10 kilograms, planted on the Saryu-Latehar road by Naxals (left-wing extremists) with an aim to target Security Forces, who are engaged in area domination ahead of the first phase polls, reports The Hindu. Acting on a
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The Police defused two powerful improvised explosive devices (IEDs), each weighing 10 kilograms, planted on the Saryu-Latehar road by Naxals (left-wing extremists) with an aim to target Security Forces, who are engaged in area domination ahead of the first phase polls, reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-off, Police recovered the IEDs, from near the road in Pataria Chatak village of Latehar District, Superintendent of Police Hemant Toppo said, adding that both the explosives were defused immediately.
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April - 14 
The Hindu reports that one more cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and four others were arrested in the combing operations against fleeing Maoists, even as the Security Forces recovered a substantial quantity of explosives and arms looted by the Maoists in the attac
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The Hindu reports that one more cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and four others were arrested in the combing operations against fleeing Maoists, even as the Security Forces recovered a substantial quantity of explosives and arms looted by the Maoists in the attack of April 12 on the NALCO bauxite mine at Panchpatmali near Damanjodi in Koraput District, the Police said on April 14. The number of Maoists killed has risen to five.
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April - 16 
The 26th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on April 16 averted a major disaster with the recovery of an improvised explosive device weighing 100 kilograms kept under a bridge near Gajandi Nala in Bokaro District. “Today’s recovery seems to be part of the explosives looted from the
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The 26th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on April 16 averted a major disaster with the recovery of an improvised explosive device weighing 100 kilograms kept under a bridge near Gajandi Nala in Bokaro District. “Today’s recovery seems to be part of the explosives looted from the NALCO mine. Further investigations are on in this regard,” sources said.
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April - 16 
The insurgents also attacked polling stations in Nernar, Sonapal and Karmari areas of Narainpur District and Karmari in the Dantewada District. However, no casualties were reported. Naik said the Maoists carried out blasts at nearly a dozen places while 12 landmines were recovered by the Security Fo
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The insurgents also attacked polling stations in Nernar, Sonapal and Karmari areas of Narainpur District and Karmari in the Dantewada District. However, no casualties were reported. Naik said the Maoists carried out blasts at nearly a dozen places while 12 landmines were recovered by the Security Forces. In addition, during the voting Maoists triggered nearly a dozen blasts and snatched nine Electronic Voting Machines in the Bastar and Rajnandgaon Districts.
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April - 17 
Security Forces on April 17 dug out a landmine from the road connecting Allapalli and Bhamragadh at Perimili in Aheri and rescued a polling party from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack when the party was returning from Michgaon village in Gadchiroli District, Times of India reporte
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Security Forces on April 17 dug out a landmine from the road connecting Allapalli and Bhamragadh at Perimili in Aheri and rescued a polling party from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack when the party was returning from Michgaon village in Gadchiroli District, Times of India reported. The Bomb Detection and Disposal squad from Pranhita defused the mine recovering almost 15 kilograms of explosives.
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April - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Maoists and seized arms and ammunition from them following a gun-battle at Nilampar village in the Jehanabad District. Acting on a tip-off that nearly 100 Maoists had taken shelter in the village and were planning an attack, a joint team comprising the Central Rese
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Maoists and seized arms and ammunition from them following a gun-battle at Nilampar village in the Jehanabad District. Acting on a tip-off that nearly 100 Maoists had taken shelter in the village and were planning an attack, a joint team comprising the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Armed Police personnel surrounded the village following which an encounter ensued. While the rest of the Maoists managed to escape from the incident site, the SFs arrested two Maoists.
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April - 21 
Times of India reports that Security Forces escorting a group of election officials in the West Singhbhum District recovered a powerful bomb at Jalmary. The escort team was proceeding to the polling centre near Porangar village on foot and spotted the explosive planted on the road, Superintendent of
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Times of India reports that Security Forces escorting a group of election officials in the West Singhbhum District recovered a powerful bomb at Jalmary. The escort team was proceeding to the polling centre near Porangar village on foot and spotted the explosive planted on the road, Superintendent of Police Sudhir Kumar Jha said. He added that the bomb, weighing 30 kilograms, was kept in a drum.
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April - 22 
A landmine suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was recovered and subsequently defused near a polling booth at Haradahi in the Lanji tehsil (revenue division) of Balaghat District on April 22, reports Times of India. Parliament elections are being held i
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A landmine suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was recovered and subsequently defused near a polling booth at Haradahi in the Lanji tehsil (revenue division) of Balaghat District on April 22, reports Times of India. Parliament elections are being held in the Maoist-infested 13 Parliamentary constituencies of the State, including Balaghat, on April 23.
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April - 26 
According to Times of India, Koteswar Rao alias Kishan, the CPI-Maoist politburo member in charge of Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa and head of the party's central military commission revealed in an interview that they got the ammunition from the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) to comb
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According to Times of India, Koteswar Rao alias Kishan, the CPI-Maoist politburo member in charge of Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa and head of the party's central military commission revealed in an interview that they got the ammunition from the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) to combat the Trinamool Congress-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) armed motorbike gangs that raided villages at Keshpur in West Midnapore in May 2000. Further in Nandigram, the Trinamool Congress supplied them with arms in March 2007.
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April - 30 
Explosives were also recovered from under a culvert over which polling personnel and Security Forces were to pass in the Barabazaar area of Purulia District, reports The Hindu.
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Explosives were also recovered from under a culvert over which polling personnel and Security Forces were to pass in the Barabazaar area of Purulia District, reports The Hindu.
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April - 30 
In the Ranja forest area of Salboni, Police found milk cans stuffed with explosives on a road, reports Telegraph.
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In the Ranja forest area of Salboni, Police found milk cans stuffed with explosives on a road, reports Telegraph.
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April - 30 
On April 30, a dalam (squad) member of the Praja Pantha faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) and a former member of CPI-ML’s Janashakthi faction were arrested near Shahinayathgunj in State capital Hyderabad, reports Express Buzz. Police sources said the arrested extremis
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On April 30, a dalam (squad) member of the Praja Pantha faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) and a former member of CPI-ML’s Janashakthi faction were arrested near Shahinayathgunj in State capital Hyderabad, reports Express Buzz. Police sources said the arrested extremists were planning to kill another extremist belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction. An axe and a sword were recovered from them.
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April - 30 
The Border Security Force personnel found another landmine near Rhohini under Keshiari Police Station in the same District, Police said.
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The Border Security Force personnel found another landmine near Rhohini under Keshiari Police Station in the same District, Police said.
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May - 1 
The Hindu reports that Police recovered a landmine and two can bombs near Chesaribera in Khunti District on May 1. The explosives were later defused at a safe place, Police said.
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The Hindu reports that Police recovered a landmine and two can bombs near Chesaribera in Khunti District on May 1. The explosives were later defused at a safe place, Police said.
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May - 7 
A group of Maoists attacked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Malkangiri District in the early hours May 7, reports PTI. The CRPF personnel also diffused a bomb just before the ambush, the Police said. Four companies of CRPF personnel were returning after election duty when they c
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A group of Maoists attacked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Malkangiri District in the early hours May 7, reports PTI. The CRPF personnel also diffused a bomb just before the ambush, the Police said. Four companies of CRPF personnel were returning after election duty when they came across obstructions placed by Maoists by felling trees on Malkangiri-Jeypore state highway near Gobindpalli in Mathili Police Station area. While trying to remove the hurdles from the road, the CRPF personnel noticed a bomb beneath a tree and it was immediately defused. When the CRPF personnel were busy removing the obstacles, the Maoists fired on them and the CRPF personnel retaliated. However, nobody was injured in the shootout that continued for a few minutes.
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May - 14 
According to The Hindu, three railway officials, abducted by suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 12, were rescued on May 14 after an intensive combing operation in the forests of Amjharia in the Hazaribagh District, 140 km from Ranchi. “Station Master Lalit Prasad
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According to The Hindu, three railway officials, abducted by suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 12, were rescued on May 14 after an intensive combing operation in the forests of Amjharia in the Hazaribagh District, 140 km from Ranchi. “Station Master Lalit Prasad, Deputy Station Master Sushil Kumar Tete and Assistant Station Master Anil Kumar of Hendigir railway station of the East-Central Railways have been rescued unharmed,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Pankaj Kamboj told journalists. During the combing operation, the kidnappers saw the police approaching and started firing. After retaliatory action, all of them fled leaving the officials behind, he said. The abductors, who claimed to be Maoists, could belong to either the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) or Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), breakaway groups of the CPI-Maoist, the SP said. Three rifles, two country-made revolvers, six live cartridges, four cell phones and explosive materials were recovered from the spot.
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May - 20 
On May 20, a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Maan Dev, was arrested and a cache of arms and explosives, including a pistol, 150 hand grenades, 5,500 detonators, 460 live cartridges of revolver, seven magazines of self loading rifles (SLR) and carbine, was recovered from his possession during a searc
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On May 20, a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Maan Dev, was arrested and a cache of arms and explosives, including a pistol, 150 hand grenades, 5,500 detonators, 460 live cartridges of revolver, seven magazines of self loading rifles (SLR) and carbine, was recovered from his possession during a search operation by the Special Task Force (STF) at East Mohan Bigaha village in Rohtas District, reports DNA. Some survey maps of Patna and Kaimur-Rohtas ranges, geographical maps of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh along with laser lights, CDs of past Maoist operations, compass, T-shirts and sarees for women Maoist cadres, DVDs and Maoist literatures were also recovered by Police. The arrested Maoist is a native of Joga village in the Palamu District of Jharkhand.
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May - 24 
Two senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Patel Sudhakar Reddy alias Suryam alias Srikanth and Kanugula Venkataiah, were killed during an encounter with the Police at Gaurappa hillocks near Lavvala village in the thick Tadvai forest area in Warangal District on Ma
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Two senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Patel Sudhakar Reddy alias Suryam alias Srikanth and Kanugula Venkataiah, were killed during an encounter with the Police at Gaurappa hillocks near Lavvala village in the thick Tadvai forest area in Warangal District on May 24, The Hindu reported. The encounter took place when one of the special party Police teams, who were pressed into combing operations for the past two weeks, spotted a group of Maoists camping on the top of Gaurappa hillocks near Lavvala village in Tadvai mandal (administrative unit). The Police recovered one AK 47, one 9 mm pistol, one 8 mm rifle, three kitbags, INR 20,000 in cash and revolutionary party literature from the encounter site. While Reddy, a native of Kurthi Ravala Cheruvu of Maldarkal mandal in Mahabubnagar District, was a Central Committee member, Venkataiah, a native of Inapur village in Cheriyal mandal of Warangal District, was a member of State Committee of CPI-Maoist and also a member of its technical wing. Reddy was involved in a number of murder cases, including that of former Home Minister Alimineti Madava Reddy and senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers Umesh Chandra and Vyas. He was the mastermind behind the assassination attempts on former Chief Ministers N. Chandrababu Naidu and N. Janardhan Reddy. He played a key role in the Police Station attacks of Bommala Ramaram, Thirumalagiri, Eragondapalem, Yadagirigutta, Dindi and some other Police Stations in the State. He was also involved in three landmine blasts at Bandlamotu in Guntur District and Vepanagandla in Mahabubnagar District, in which two Sub-Inspectors and 12 constables were killed. He was also looking after the military activities in Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra and was made member of the Central Committee. Venkataiah, who worked in Cherial, Gerailpally and Nalgonda area committees of the outfit in the State, was taken into the technical wing of the outfit in 2006 and was made State committee member.
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May - 26 
Express Buzz reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly involved in the Nayagarh and Similipal attacks were arrested from Kaliapani area in the Jajpur District on May 26. The Jajpur Superintendent of Police, D.S. Kutey, identified the arrested Maoists as 23-ye
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Express Buzz reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly involved in the Nayagarh and Similipal attacks were arrested from Kaliapani area in the Jajpur District on May 26. The Jajpur Superintendent of Police, D.S. Kutey, identified the arrested Maoists as 23-year-old Mita alias Gundua, 21-year-old Hati alias Sanjaya Gagarai and 25-year-old Silu Champia. They were arrested during a joint operation by Special Operation Group personnel and Jajpur Police in the Kaliapani jungle under Kaliapani Police limits. Weapons, Maoist posters, banners and pamphlets were seized from their possession.
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May - 28 
On May 28, the Security Force (SF) personnel following an encounter arrested nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered three rifles, can bombs, uniforms and urea in the Ulung village under Rania Police Station area of Khunti District, reports Telegraph. The encounter too
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On May 28, the Security Force (SF) personnel following an encounter arrested nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered three rifles, can bombs, uniforms and urea in the Ulung village under Rania Police Station area of Khunti District, reports Telegraph. The encounter took place when a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) engaged in a long-range patrolling were fired upon by the Maoists at around 9.30am. The encounter, involving 40 SF personnel and some 200 Maoists, reportedly continued for 45-minutes. According to the Superintendent of Police of Khunti, Prabhat Kumar, “One out of the three rifles seized was a .303-rifle that is used by the Jharkhand Police personnel. Rebels must have looted the gun from a Police outpost. However, we are not sure from where,” adding, “three can bombs were recovered but we are yet to count the number of uniforms recovered. Besides, we have also recovered empty canvas kit bags used to carry all the equipment.” He also said that “As an exchange began, the rebels were left with little option other than escape into the nearby village (Ulung).” After the Maoists stopped firing, Police cordoned off the village and carried out a search operation that carried on till 5pm in the evening. “Afterwards, we drew out eight persons who were neither Ulung residents nor related to the villagers. After a brief inquiry, we ascertained that they were rebels and then mounted pressure on them to help recover arms, ammunition and uniforms from the area. While returning from the village, we arrested one more, a man who doubled up as an informer,” he added.
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May - 30 
On May 30, the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Suresh Nay and his wife Horale Saroja, and seized a cache of arms, ammunition and Maoist literature from their possession in Tumkur District, PTI reported. "Two 9 mm carbines without
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On May 30, the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Suresh Nay and his wife Horale Saroja, and seized a cache of arms, ammunition and Maoist literature from their possession in Tumkur District, PTI reported. "Two 9 mm carbines without barrels, 28 live cartridges of 88 mm rifle, 129 cartridges of 7 mm rifle, 83 cartridges of 0.303 rifles, 86 gelatin sticks, 200 detonators and Maoist literature were recovered from their possession," the Director General of Police Ajai Kumar Singh said on June 1. The arrested duo was involved in the burning of a State owned Transport Corporation bus at Agumbe in the Shimoga District on July 1, 2007, Singh added.
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May - 31 
A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mukesh alias Ramesh Baruar, was killed in an encounter during a search operation by the Police at Traka village in Sarguja District on May 31, PTI. Mukesh, who was carrying a head money of INR 25,000, was wanted in over
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A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mukesh alias Ramesh Baruar, was killed in an encounter during a search operation by the Police at Traka village in Sarguja District on May 31, PTI. Mukesh, who was carrying a head money of INR 25,000, was wanted in over 20 criminal cases. Police recovered a 315 bore rifle and 17 live cartridges from the encounter site. Police said three associates of Mukesh, however, managed to escape into the forest, adds IANS.
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May - 31 
On May 31, two separate encounters took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Namkum and Bundu Police Stations in Ranchi District, reports Times of India. Police also neutralized a bunker having a capacity of 50 people at Barahatu under Bundu Police S
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On May 31, two separate encounters took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Namkum and Bundu Police Stations in Ranchi District, reports Times of India. Police also neutralized a bunker having a capacity of 50 people at Barahatu under Bundu Police Station and recovered four 9-mm pistols along with few AK-47 bullets. While no Policeman was injured in the encounters, Police claimed that a Maoist was shot dead in the 30-minute gun battle. His body, however, was taken away by his associates.
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June - 1 
A joint team of the ANF and Police led by the Beltangady Circle Inspector Gangi Reddy recovered 10 guns and arrested a person during a search operation at a illegal gun manufacturing unit located in the Kavalamudoor village of South Kanara District on June 1, reported Daijiworld.
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A joint team of the ANF and Police led by the Beltangady Circle Inspector Gangi Reddy recovered 10 guns and arrested a person during a search operation at a illegal gun manufacturing unit located in the Kavalamudoor village of South Kanara District on June 1, reported Daijiworld.
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June - 3 
Three Policemen were killed and two others injured when a group of 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres ambushed a Police patrol party when they were having lunch at Piralgiri in the Bankura District on June 3, Times of India reported. The Maoists later decamped with a SLR, three .
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Three Policemen were killed and two others injured when a group of 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres ambushed a Police patrol party when they were having lunch at Piralgiri in the Bankura District on June 3, Times of India reported. The Maoists later decamped with a SLR, three .303 rifles and a revolver from the slain Police personnel. “They had some motorcycles hidden among the trees and sped away shouting ‘Maobad zindabad’,” said the hotel owner Kalachand Das.
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June - 11 
The Hindu reports that one Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) cadre was killed in a gun battle with Security Forces near Semra village in Palamau District in the morning of June 11. Around seven TPC cadres were present when Police raided the village. However, the rest managed to escape. Police seized
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The Hindu reports that one Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) cadre was killed in a gun battle with Security Forces near Semra village in Palamau District in the morning of June 11. Around seven TPC cadres were present when Police raided the village. However, the rest managed to escape. Police seized one revolver and left-wing extremist literature, among other things, from the slain TPC cadre.
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June - 11 
The Hindu reports that three persons reportedly belonging to an unidentified left-wing extremist outfit were arrested on charges of extortion and other criminal activities in Bonai area of Sundergarh District from Rourkela on June 11. They were identified as Lal Khan from Gaya in Bihar, Kanti Bhoumi
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The Hindu reports that three persons reportedly belonging to an unidentified left-wing extremist outfit were arrested on charges of extortion and other criminal activities in Bonai area of Sundergarh District from Rourkela on June 11. They were identified as Lal Khan from Gaya in Bihar, Kanti Bhoumik and Doctor Bhoumik of Bonai area of Sundargarh District, the Superintendent of Police, Rourkela, Santosh Bala, told newspersons. Police also seized one carbine machine gun, five pistols and 30 rounds of ammunition, 60 detonators, two stolen motor cycles and INR 40,000 from their possession.
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June - 13 
An exchange of fire took place between Maoists and Security Force personnel in a dense forest near Tamparsingha village in Sambalpur District, about 60 kilometres from Sambalpur late in the night of June 13. However, no one was injured in the gun-battle, said Sanjay Kumar, the Sambalpur Superintende
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An exchange of fire took place between Maoists and Security Force personnel in a dense forest near Tamparsingha village in Sambalpur District, about 60 kilometres from Sambalpur late in the night of June 13. However, no one was injured in the gun-battle, said Sanjay Kumar, the Sambalpur Superintendent of Police said. A patrolling team consisting of Orissa State Armed Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were on a routine patrolling duty, when they came face to face with the Maoists. “Combing operation is on at Jujumara and nearby Kisinda,” Kumar said adding a landmine has been seized from the spot.
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June - 14 
A gunrunning racket that supplied arms to Maoists and other insurgent groups was neutralised by the Police on June 14. Police arrested six persons, including four who hail from Lalgarh in West Midnapore. The gunrunners reportedly arrived at Howrah to deliver a consignment of arms to the Lalgarh-base
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A gunrunning racket that supplied arms to Maoists and other insurgent groups was neutralised by the Police on June 14. Police arrested six persons, including four who hail from Lalgarh in West Midnapore. The gunrunners reportedly arrived at Howrah to deliver a consignment of arms to the Lalgarh-based group. Five sophisticated and improvised guns were recovered from them. Police are now looking for their associates. Jiten Mondal and his son Amit were the kingpins of the racket. Hailing from Jiaganj in Murshidabad, the two used to manufacture arms and supply them to Maoists.
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June - 19 
A large amount of explosives and detonators were recovered in a joint operation by the Special Task Force and Nalanda Police from a truck on the Nalanda-Biharshairf Road on June 19, reports Times of India. The Police also arrested five hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in
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A large amount of explosives and detonators were recovered in a joint operation by the Special Task Force and Nalanda Police from a truck on the Nalanda-Biharshairf Road on June 19, reports Times of India. The Police also arrested five hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including Prawesh Mishra, the brother of top Maoist leader Promod Mishra. The Inspector General of Police (Special Branch), Binay Kumar, said, “Initial interrogation has revealed that the explosives were loaded on the truck in Koderma (in Jharkhand) and was on its way to Nepal. Perhaps the explosives would have been down loaded in between.” Over one ton of explosives and 6,000 detonators were detected on a truck camouflaged as a truck carrying stone chips.
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June - 20 
A huge cache of ammunition, suspected to be used by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was recovered from a bunker at Bagoder in the Giridih District on June 21, reports Telegraph. Police from Dumri, Saria and Bagoder along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel raided a h
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A huge cache of ammunition, suspected to be used by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was recovered from a bunker at Bagoder in the Giridih District on June 21, reports Telegraph. Police from Dumri, Saria and Bagoder along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel raided a hardcore Maoist Baidyanath Mahto’s house at Rakhat village in Munro gram panchayat (village level local self government institution) late in the night of June 20. “However, during the raid, Baidyanath was near his residence. There was a bunker where the ammunition had been hidden,” said Superintendent of Police Aseem Vikrant Minz, adding 558 pieces of gelatin sticks, one live can bomb and 4 kilometre long wire were found.
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June - 21 
Hindustan Times reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the Police in Malkangiri District, authorities said on June 22. The Maoists were spotted carrying a hand grenade in a bag during a security check in the evening of June 21 on the out
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Hindustan Times reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the Police in Malkangiri District, authorities said on June 22. The Maoists were spotted carrying a hand grenade in a bag during a security check in the evening of June 21 on the outskirts of Malkangiri. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Sanjeeb Kumar Panda, told IANS that the two Maoists escaped into a nearby forest where they were later shot dead. He said two 9-mm pistols were also seized from their possession.
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June - 21 
The Maoists also opened fire at the ambushed patrol, but the troopers instantly retaliated, killing seven insurgents. “Despite being hit by a massive blast, the jawans showed bravery and a fair amount of courage and retaliated against the Maoists, who were in dozens and armed with sophisticated weap
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The Maoists also opened fire at the ambushed patrol, but the troopers instantly retaliated, killing seven insurgents. “Despite being hit by a massive blast, the jawans showed bravery and a fair amount of courage and retaliated against the Maoists, who were in dozens and armed with sophisticated weapons,” T.J. Longkumer, Inspector General of Police, told IANS. He said the bodies of seven insurgents were recovered.
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June - 23 
IANS reports that a cadre of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Baleshwar Thakur, was arrested by the Special Operation Group personnel in the forests of Sonebhadra District on June 23. A total of 10 detonators, 20 gelatin rods, several live cartridges and a local
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IANS reports that a cadre of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Baleshwar Thakur, was arrested by the Special Operation Group personnel in the forests of Sonebhadra District on June 23. A total of 10 detonators, 20 gelatin rods, several live cartridges and a locally-made pistol were recovered from his possession. Police believe Thakur had planned to carry out an explosion in the District.
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June - 26 
According to The Hindu, there was heavy exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in areas adjacent to Lalgarh in West Midnapore District on June 26, the ninth day of the joint operation by the paramilitary forces and the West B
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According to The Hindu, there was heavy exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in areas adjacent to Lalgarh in West Midnapore District on June 26, the ninth day of the joint operation by the paramilitary forces and the West Bengal Police against Maoists and the Maoist-backed Peoples’ Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA). Maoists triggered landmines as the SFs moved deeper into Lalgarh area from the Goaltore end and re-captured Kadasol, 14 kilometres from Lalgarh. Several improvised explosive devices were recovered and defused. “The Maoists triggered three landmine blasts in which none of the joint force personnel was injured. The bomb detection squad of the Criminal Investigation Department defused seven mines, while three were exploded in a controlled manner,” Inspector-General of Police (Law and Order) Raj Kanojia said.
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June - 26 
In the same District, a criminal, who had recently joined the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Prem Nagar under the Nagari Police Outpost. Police confirmed the death of Nand Kishore Nayak in t
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In the same District, a criminal, who had recently joined the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Prem Nagar under the Nagari Police Outpost. Police confirmed the death of Nand Kishore Nayak in the encounter, saying that they had been on the lookout for the extremist for some time. A 9-mm pistol was recovered from the possession of the slain extremist.
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June - 26 
Telegraph reports that the Chhattisgarh Police recovered about 270 cartridges from a pond in the Charoda village of Durg District in the evening of June 26. “The cartridges are of 12 and 315 bore rifles, which are largely used by Maoists,” the Durg District Superintendent of Police Deepanshu Kabra s
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Telegraph reports that the Chhattisgarh Police recovered about 270 cartridges from a pond in the Charoda village of Durg District in the evening of June 26. “The cartridges are of 12 and 315 bore rifles, which are largely used by Maoists,” the Durg District Superintendent of Police Deepanshu Kabra said.
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June - 26 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Santosh Sao and Ganesh Sao, were arrested from Lalpania near Jhumra hill in Bokaro District and 200 kilograms of explosives and 100 pieces of detonators were recovered from them, reports Times of India. Police described the duo
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Santosh Sao and Ganesh Sao, were arrested from Lalpania near Jhumra hill in Bokaro District and 200 kilograms of explosives and 100 pieces of detonators were recovered from them, reports Times of India. Police described the duo as hard-core cadres of the CPI-Maoist. They were involved in supplying explosives and arms to the 'red squad' of the outfit.
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June - 29 
48 hours after Ramgarh was captured, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stronghold of Kantapahari was seized by the Security Forces without any resistance in the morning of June 29, Times of India reported. Barring a mine blast, in which no one was injured, a few felled trees and dug u
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48 hours after Ramgarh was captured, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stronghold of Kantapahari was seized by the Security Forces without any resistance in the morning of June 29, Times of India reported. Barring a mine blast, in which no one was injured, a few felled trees and dug up roads, there was reportedly no sign of any opposition from the Maoists. Three mines were detected at Shijua, two of which were defused.
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July - 1 
Express Buzz reports that the State Secretary of the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana), Sudhakar alias Ashok, was killed in an encounter with the Police in the Eturunagaram forests near Bhupathipur village in Warangal District on
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Express Buzz reports that the State Secretary of the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana), Sudhakar alias Ashok, was killed in an encounter with the Police in the Eturunagaram forests near Bhupathipur village in Warangal District on July 1. Another Naxalite (left-wing extremist) was also killed but his identity is yet to be established. Police recovered one SLR and a 0.8 mm rifle from the incident site. The District Superintendent of Police V. C. Sajjanar said a special Police party ran into the Praja Pratighatana Naxalites during a combing operation. “The police asked them to surrender but they didn’t heed the warning and fired at them. In the retaliatory fire, two of the Naxalites, including Ashok, were killed while the rest escaped,” Sajjanar told reporters. Ashok was from Bayyaram village in Khammam District and had been associated with the Praja Pratighatana for the last 10 years.
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July - 1 
Six Maoists were arrested from a forested stretch in Narayanpur District when a joint team of the District Police and the Special Task Force encircled a meeting venue of the Maoists, Deputy Inspector General of Police Pawan Deo said. Police recovered two guns, six detonators, a huge stock of wires b
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Six Maoists were arrested from a forested stretch in Narayanpur District when a joint team of the District Police and the Special Task Force encircled a meeting venue of the Maoists, Deputy Inspector General of Police Pawan Deo said. Police recovered two guns, six detonators, a huge stock of wires being used in making landmines and some Maoist uniforms, the officer said.
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July - 3 
Times of India reports that four cadres, including a woman, of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Ghatberakerua under Balarampur Police Station in the Purulia District in the night of July 3. These Maoists were squad trainers, State Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said o
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Times of India reports that four cadres, including a woman, of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Ghatberakerua under Balarampur Police Station in the Purulia District in the night of July 3. These Maoists were squad trainers, State Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen said on July 4. They were carrying pistols, landmine accessories and Maoist literature.
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July - 4 
The Hindu reports that a hardcore cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Somnath, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Koramba forest in the Ramgarh block of Dumka District in the night of July 4. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team reached Koramba to flush
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The Hindu reports that a hardcore cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Somnath, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Koramba forest in the Ramgarh block of Dumka District in the night of July 4. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team reached Koramba to flush out the Maoists but the Maoists started firing at the Police party, Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar Singh said. Somnath was killed in retaliatory action. An SLR rifle was found from the incident site.
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July - 6 
PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead in an encounter with the Police in the Narayanpur District on July 6. "Two Naxalites including their commander Jairam were killed in an encounter near Chinari village of Narayanpur district," the Additiona
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PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead in an encounter with the Police in the Narayanpur District on July 6. "Two Naxalites including their commander Jairam were killed in an encounter near Chinari village of Narayanpur district," the Additional Director General of Police, Pawan Dev, said. He added that pipe bombs, weapons, and detonators were recovered from the slain Maoists.
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July - 6 
Sambalpur District Police arrested a hardcore Maoist, identified as David, from Jarang village under Jujumura Police limits and seized a licensed 12 bore rifle on an unspecified date. The rifle is believed to be that of the Sarpanch (village council chief) of Tampergarh who was hacked to death by th
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Sambalpur District Police arrested a hardcore Maoist, identified as David, from Jarang village under Jujumura Police limits and seized a licensed 12 bore rifle on an unspecified date. The rifle is believed to be that of the Sarpanch (village council chief) of Tampergarh who was hacked to death by the Maoists in January 2003. While the District Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Singh confirmed the arrest he refused to divulge further details.
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July - 7 
Two Maoist sympathisers were arrested from the Gandhi Nagar area of capital Ranchi following a raid conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) in the night of July 7, reports Times of India. The duo, identified as Sanjay Kumar Singh alias Manoj Kumar Singh and his wife Uma Minz, stayed in a rented ho
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Two Maoist sympathisers were arrested from the Gandhi Nagar area of capital Ranchi following a raid conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) in the night of July 7, reports Times of India. The duo, identified as Sanjay Kumar Singh alias Manoj Kumar Singh and his wife Uma Minz, stayed in a rented house. Singh, who posed as a transporter, used to give shelter to Maoists and his guests included sub-zonal ‘commander’ Uday Ganjhu. The STF recovered a huge quantity of ammunition, explosives, left-wing extremist literature, films, compact discs, a computer, chargeable battery, blank audio cassettes and two multi-utility vehicles during the raid. The seized explosives included four kilograms of ammonium nitrate and 403 live cartridges. Police sources said the couple admitted during interrogation that the house in which they had been staying for the last one and a half years was taken on rent by Ganjhu.
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July - 11 
IANS reports that three persons, identified as Babban Pandey, Yamuna Prasad and Ashwini Kumar, were arrested from Fusro in the Bokaro District on July 11 for selling arms and explosives to the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). According to Police, Babban Pandey was arrested at F
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IANS reports that three persons, identified as Babban Pandey, Yamuna Prasad and Ashwini Kumar, were arrested from Fusro in the Bokaro District on July 11 for selling arms and explosives to the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). According to Police, Babban Pandey was arrested at Fusro railway station in the morning of July 11 when he arrived from Kolkata, capital of West Bengal, and 2,000 pieces of components for hand grenades were seized from him. Acting on information revealed by him, the others were arrested from Fusro market. Police said the three men were working for CPI-Maoist leader Navin Majhi.
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July - 14 
Police on July 14 seized a consignment of sophisticated communication devices, binoculars and bullet-proof jackets which were to be delivered to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres operating in Bihar and Jharkhand was seized from Ranchi, capital of Jharkhand, reports Times of Ind
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Police on July 14 seized a consignment of sophisticated communication devices, binoculars and bullet-proof jackets which were to be delivered to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres operating in Bihar and Jharkhand was seized from Ranchi, capital of Jharkhand, reports Times of India. Two persons were arrested in this connection from Daltonganj (Jharkhand) and the national capital New Delhi. The communication gadgets were transhipped from Delhi by Air India cargo, booked by a Jharkhand-based contractor, Naresh Sharma, against the name of his staff. The consignment was to be received from the Air India office at Pradhan Tower on Mahatma Gandhi road in Ranchi. While Naresh was arrested from Daltonganj in Palamu District, the supplier of the devices, identified as Praveen Sharma, was arrested in Delhi by the Special Cell of Delhi Police based on information provided by Ranchi Police. Police also seized a bullet-proof jacket from Naresh's possession. The jacket along with the consignment was to be delivered to the CPI-Maoist central committee member Sandeepji. The seized items include 60 Motorolla walkie talkie sets, 60 headphones, chargers, 3.6 volt 54 batteries, 10 Sony compact transistors, two world radio transistors, six mini cassette recorders most of them made in Japan and China.
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July - 17 
Police on July 17 recovered landmine, weighing 20-kilograms, which was planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under a bridge on the outskirts of capital Ranchi on July 17, reports IANS. According to Police, a search team was sent to the spot following an intelligence tip-
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Police on July 17 recovered landmine, weighing 20-kilograms, which was planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under a bridge on the outskirts of capital Ranchi on July 17, reports IANS. According to Police, a search team was sent to the spot following an intelligence tip-off and it found the landmine near the Ganghat railway station, around 30 kilometres from Ranchi. The bomb disposal team later successfully defused the landmine.
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July - 18 
A Special Task Force recovered a huge cache of explosives from the storeroom of a construction firm in Giridih District on information provided by one Firdaus, Telegraph reported. Referring to the incident, the Giridih Superintendent of Police, A.V. Minz, said the raid, conducted in the night of Jul
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A Special Task Force recovered a huge cache of explosives from the storeroom of a construction firm in Giridih District on information provided by one Firdaus, Telegraph reported. Referring to the incident, the Giridih Superintendent of Police, A.V. Minz, said the raid, conducted in the night of July 18 at Progressive Construction Limited (PCL) in Bagoder, yielded 1,964 kilograms of gelatin and 15,000 meters of fuse wire. An unnamed Bagoder Police station officer said the explosives were stored in more than 50 boxes inside the room. The storekeeper, identified as Mahesh Madela, was arrested in this connection. “PCL officials said the explosives were to be used for making roads. But they could furnish papers for just 450 kilograms of gelatin and 1,500 metres fuse wire. They also showed four invoices of the same date,” Minz said. A.V. Minz added that Firduas had confessed his links with the Kundan Pahan squad. Earlier, Police in capital Ranchi arrested Firdaus, a 40-year-old resident of Hindpiri, in the evening of July 18 along with a 9-mm pistol, two mobile phones, four SIM cards and INR 2,400. The Superintendent of Police (city), A. Vijayalaxmi, said Firdaus had confessed to his association with cadres of the CPI-Maoist and had provided the Police vital clues on explosives stored in Giridih. “Firdaus is an explosives supplier active in the Bundu and Tamar areas of the district. Besides explosives, he also supplied shoes and uniforms purchased from city stores,” she added.
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July - 18 
Police in Gajapati District arrested three persons for illegal possession of explosives. They were arrested from the Minigam village under Kasinagar Police station in the morning of July 18. The arrested persons were identified as N. Narayan Rao, Dasima Gamang and Sinia Raita. According to Gajapati
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Police in Gajapati District arrested three persons for illegal possession of explosives. They were arrested from the Minigam village under Kasinagar Police station in the morning of July 18. The arrested persons were identified as N. Narayan Rao, Dasima Gamang and Sinia Raita. According to Gajapati Superintendent of Police, Sanjiv Arora, 200 electronic detonators, 12 packets of detonator caps, three bundles of fuse wire and 10 kilograms of urea was seized from them. These persons are suspected to have kept the explosives illegally for use in a stone quarry near their village. But investigation and interrogation of arrested persons was on to ascertain whether they had any links with any other miscreants or not.
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July - 19 
IANS reports that eight Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were arrested at three places in Jharkhand on July 19, Police said. Four Naxalites belonging to the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), were arrested in Ramgarh District following a ti
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IANS reports that eight Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were arrested at three places in Jharkhand on July 19, Police said. Four Naxalites belonging to the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), were arrested in Ramgarh District following a tip-off. Those arrested include two ‘area commanders’ of the PLFI, using the aliases of Cobra and Tiger, who were wanted in more than a dozen cases, Police added. Police also seized two revolvers, live cartridges, computers, three mobile phones and Maoist literature from the arrested cadres.
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July - 19 
In Gumla, Police arrested Chhota Gope, an ‘area commander’ of the PLFI, along with a revolver.
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In Gumla, Police arrested Chhota Gope, an ‘area commander’ of the PLFI, along with a revolver.
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July - 20 
A gun-battle was reported between Police and cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in the forests near Chirudih village of Barkagaon, some 47 kilometers from the Hazaribagh District headquarters in the night of Jul
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A gun-battle was reported between Police and cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in the forests near Chirudih village of Barkagaon, some 47 kilometers from the Hazaribagh District headquarters in the night of July 20, reports Telegraph. Though no casualty was reported the Police recovered a wireless set, five mobile phones, 143 cartridges and files containing names of persons who had paid ‘levy’ to the JPC. The extremists, however, reportedly managed to escape. According to sources, the Barkagaon Police had received a tip-off regarding JPC members holding a meeting inside the Chirudih forests after dark. Accordingly, a team led by officer in charge of the Barkagaon Police station, Gopal Krishna, and assistant sub-inspectors K.K. Pathak and J.P. Marandi, reached the spot around 12.30 am. Sources said the extremists became aware of the Police presence and began to fire indiscriminately. Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj said the Police fired 10 rounds and the insurgents 15 rounds before the encounter ended. “There were about 10 to 15 rebels at the spot. They managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Otherwise, we would have surely managed to kill or arrest them,” Kamboj added.
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July - 22 
Police on July 22 claimed that six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces that led to neutralizing of three CPI-Maoist camps in the Simdega District, reports PTI. The encounter began in the morning as personnel of the newly formed Jha
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Police on July 22 claimed that six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces that led to neutralizing of three CPI-Maoist camps in the Simdega District, reports PTI. The encounter began in the morning as personnel of the newly formed Jharkhand Jaguar Force (JJF) led by Kolibira Police station in-charge N. K. Sinha raided three Maoist camps near Khareganja village, about 90 kilometers from State capital Ranchi. The JJF personnel observed six Naxalites falling to their bullets and the extremists dragging them away, Simdega Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Kumar, told reporters. He said a Naxalite was also arrested after the encounter, but no dead body was recovered from the incident site. Police recovered eight guns, a pistol, nine detonators, including one electric detonator, eight mobile handsets, seven rucksacks, a gas cylinder and several cartridges from the camps. “The encounter began at 1.30pm and continued till 3pm. As many as 1,000 rounds was fired from both sides. Fortunately, no personnel were injured. We recovered five 0.315 rifle, three double-barrel guns, one police pistol, 150 rounds of cartridges, a detonator, a magnetic compass, a walkie-talkie and seven mobile phones, besides crockery and a map of Jharkhand from the spot,” the SP was quoted as saying by Telegraph.
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July - 23 
The Padma Police on July 23 raided the house of one Sunil Kumar Mehta in the Chameli forest and seized a large quantity of explosives, reports Times of India. Briefing the media, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), Naushad Alam, said the seized explosives include 10 pieces of power gel,
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The Padma Police on July 23 raided the house of one Sunil Kumar Mehta in the Chameli forest and seized a large quantity of explosives, reports Times of India. Briefing the media, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), Naushad Alam, said the seized explosives include 10 pieces of power gel, 15 pieces of electric detonator, a 100-metre safety fuse and about 15 kilograms of ammonium nitrate. The raid was conducted under the leadership of Padma Police Station officer in-charge Devdas Yadav, he added. Alam said that Mehta did not have any licence for possessing the explosives. He also said that anti-social elements purchase explosive materials for carrying out illegal mining in stone quarries and pass on the same to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who are quite active in the Padma forest. Alam also said that the Police had seized a large amount of explosives during the 2009 parliamentary elections. These materials were supposed to be used by the Maoists to create disturbances during the elections, he added.
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July - 25 
Police and the Special Task Force (STF) in a joint operation arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gaya District and recovered 200 live cartridges and three cellular phones from them on July 25, reports ANI. The arrestees were identified as Ramadha Yadav, Umesh Yadav,
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Police and the Special Task Force (STF) in a joint operation arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gaya District and recovered 200 live cartridges and three cellular phones from them on July 25, reports ANI. The arrestees were identified as Ramadha Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Ram Janam and Parshuram, whom the Police described as being active cadres of the Moist Communist Centre. The four CPI-Maoists cadres were arrested when they were reportedly waiting to deliver the consignment of cartridges, Police said. "We had gone there (at the destination to exchange arms), stopped our vehicle, our friends took time to reach the place. We were calling them, but got caught by the Police," said one of the arrested CPI-Maoists, Umesh Yadav.
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July - 30 
A self-styled ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the little known Jharkhand People’ Liberation Elam (JPLE), a breakaway faction of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI) which was earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), was arrested from a village in the Burmu Police station area in the morni
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A self-styled ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the little known Jharkhand People’ Liberation Elam (JPLE), a breakaway faction of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI) which was earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), was arrested from a village in the Burmu Police station area in the morning of July 30, reports Telegraph. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Anand T. Mathew, said Police intercepted the Sanjay Yadav at Belwari around 7am (IST) while he was returning with a levy of INR 5000 from a contractor, Batu Mahto. A locally-made pistol and cartridges were also recovered from Sanjay’s possession. Mathew said Sanjay Yadav, active in Burmu, Chanho, Mandar, Peeparwar and adjoining areas, was collecting levy from the colliery contractors. He had also been arrested in connection with a murder case in 2007, but released on bail from the Birsa Munda Central Jail in Ranchi a year ago. “We had been looking for Yadav. He had fire on contractor Batu Mahto on July 26 and on the police at Taranga village in Chanho the next night,” the SP said. The JPLE was formed seven months ago with 10-12 former PLFI members, the report added.
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August - 3 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with explosive material from the Dantewada District on August 3, Police said. The District Superintendent of Police Amresh Mishra told PTI over phone that acting on a tip-off a Police team raided a hideout in the Kuakonda a
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with explosive material from the Dantewada District on August 3, Police said. The District Superintendent of Police Amresh Mishra told PTI over phone that acting on a tip-off a Police team raided a hideout in the Kuakonda area where the insurgents were holding a meeting. The arrested Maoists were identified as Khorami Mulla, Sodhi Masa, Miryami Mahesh, Miryami Deva and Sodhi Joga. Detonators and wires besides Maoist banners and posters were recovered from the incident site, he added.
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August - 8 
The Hazaribag Police neutralised a gang on August 8 and arrested four CPI-M sympathisers from the Jama Masjid area, which regularly supplied explosive materials to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M) "zonal commander" Navin Manjhi who is active in Giridih, Hazaribag and Bokaro Districts of Jhark
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The Hazaribag Police neutralised a gang on August 8 and arrested four CPI-M sympathisers from the Jama Masjid area, which regularly supplied explosive materials to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M) "zonal commander" Navin Manjhi who is active in Giridih, Hazaribag and Bokaro Districts of Jharkhand, according to Times of India. Stating this at a press conference, Hazaribag Superintendent of Police, Pankaj Kamboj said Police surrounded the Jama Masjid area and arrested one Samsuddin Ansari alias Guddu and seized several pieces of detonators, dynamites, gelatin sticks from his possession. Kamboj said Ansani, during interrogation, told Police that he had procured the explosive materials from one Maqbool alias Uncle, a resident of Nawada District in Bihar. Ansari, a resident of Golabar village under the Vishnugarh Police Station in Hazaribag District, said he had been meeting the explosive requirement of CPI-M for manufacturing various types of bombs and also for laying mines for the last five years. Kamboj said on the basis of his confessional statement, Police raided Maqbool's residence and arrested him. A cache of explosives including 41 detonators and dynamite caps, gelatins sticks, grenade pins and huge quantity of cable wire, 400 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulphate, 4 kilograms fuse wire, a mobile phone SIM card and a motor cycle were also recovered from his residence .
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August - 11 
Police arrested the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) ‘regional commander’, Santosh Yadav, in Ranchi, Times of India reports. Police also seized three locally-made pistols, cartridges, five cell phones and over a dozen SIM cards from his possession. Yadav was reportedly responsible for the
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Police arrested the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) ‘regional commander’, Santosh Yadav, in Ranchi, Times of India reports. Police also seized three locally-made pistols, cartridges, five cell phones and over a dozen SIM cards from his possession. Yadav was reportedly responsible for the outfit's operations in Ranchi, Latehar, Chatra, Lohardaga and parts of Hazaribag Districts. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar said Yadav was wanted in over two dozen cases of extortion, murder and burning of mine vehicles, trucks and machinery in the mining areas. "Yadav was staying in a rented accommodation under Sukhdeo Nagar police station and used to shift his residence every five to six months to evade arrest," Kumar said. The SSP said Yadav was arrested along with one Rakesh Kumar and a teenaged girl, Rekha Kumari, who use to collect extortion money on behalf of the former. Yadav told Police during interrogation that his squad had sophisticated weapons like SLRs and AK-47s. Telegraph adds that Yadav had a cash reward of INR 100000 on his head. “Yadav was once a CPI-Maoist associate and worked as a sub-zonal commander between 2002 and 2005. In 2006, he met Dinesh Gope and formed Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), which was later renamed PLFI. Yadav was in hiding in the city for a year and a half,” said the SSP. The primary task of the organisation is to extort money from contractors, businessmen and disrupt development activities. PLFI is active in Gumla, Khunti, Chatra, Hazaribagh, Garhwa, Palamau and Daltonganj. It is a rival faction of the CPI-Maoist and the Tritiya Prastuti Committee.
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August - 12 
Mahadev Tarai of the Kesipur village of Ganjam District was arrested along with explosive material by the personnel of the Gurandi Police Station in the Gajapati District near Jubarajpur village. Detonators, gun powder and other electronic equipment were seized from him. While Tarai claimed that the
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Mahadev Tarai of the Kesipur village of Ganjam District was arrested along with explosive material by the personnel of the Gurandi Police Station in the Gajapati District near Jubarajpur village. Detonators, gun powder and other electronic equipment were seized from him. While Tarai claimed that these materials were to be used by a stone quarry, investigation is on whether he had any links with the Maoists.
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August - 12 
Three woman cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an exchange of fire between a group of about 10 to 15 Maoists and a joint team of the Andhra Pradesh and Orissa Police near Ramannaguda in the Rayagada District, about 30 to 40 kilometers from the State border, in
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Three woman cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an exchange of fire between a group of about 10 to 15 Maoists and a joint team of the Andhra Pradesh and Orissa Police near Ramannaguda in the Rayagada District, about 30 to 40 kilometers from the State border, in the morning of August 12, reports The Hindu. According to information received by the Vizianagaram Police (Andhra Pradesh), the dead included Potanapalli Subhdara alias Swarna (30), wife of the Maoist party’s Srikakulam divisional committee secretary Daya (Chamala Krishnamurthy) and Landa Rajeswari alias Sarada (26), wife of Gora Vallabha Rao alias Murali - Srikakulam divisional committee member. The third deceased was reportedly identified as one Jeevani, aged around 20, of Rayagada, Vizianagaram District Superintendent of Police (SP) Y. Gangadhar said. The Maoists were reportedly on their way back to the Andhra Pradesh side of the border when they encountered a combing party around 7am (IST). The exchange of fire occurred for about 30 minutes after which the Maoists escaped from the place. Later, Police found the dead bodies of the slain Maoists. An INSAS rifle, two .303 rifles, a carbine and more than 100 rounds of ammunition were also recovered from the incident site.
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August - 17 
Following subsequent raids conducted by the Hazaribag Police, 374 bags of ammonium nitrate concealed in two storehouses at Ichak More on the National Highway-33 and Nagwan village under the Ichak and Sadar Police stations respectively were seized on an unspecified date. Two persons were arrested in
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Following subsequent raids conducted by the Hazaribag Police, 374 bags of ammonium nitrate concealed in two storehouses at Ichak More on the National Highway-33 and Nagwan village under the Ichak and Sadar Police stations respectively were seized on an unspecified date. Two persons were arrested in this connection. Disclosing this on August 17, the Hazaribag Superintendent of Police (SP), Pankaj Kamboj, said that during the last two months the Police arrested several persons for supplying explosives to the extremist groups, including the CPI-Maoist. He said some arrested extremists confessed to Police during interrogation that they had been purchasing ammonium nitrate and other explosives from Prakash Mehta of Ichak More. The explosives were supplied to Maoist ‘zonal commander’ Navin Manjhi in the jungle areas of Bishnugarh Police Station in Hazaribag District and Bagodar Police Station in Giridih District during the recently held Parliamentary elections for laying underground landmines for killing the Security Force personnel. The SP said Police seized 364 bags of ammonium nitrate from Prakash's storehouse at Ichak More which was brought from Visakhapatnam in the State of Andhra Pradesh. His interrogation led to the seizure of 10 more bags of ammonium nitrate from Mahendra Mehta at Nagwan village. Police also seized 10 powerful detonators and cables used for laying the mines. All the three above named persons were arrested under various sections of the explosives Act, the SP added.
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August - 17 
Police seized 400 locally-made bombs, 30 mobile phones, 26 chargers and INR 7800 among other things from the Garwah District prison during a raid, officials said, adding that the prisoners might have been planning an escape. Many hardened criminals and about half dozen Maoists are lodged in the Garw
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Police seized 400 locally-made bombs, 30 mobile phones, 26 chargers and INR 7800 among other things from the Garwah District prison during a raid, officials said, adding that the prisoners might have been planning an escape. Many hardened criminals and about half dozen Maoists are lodged in the Garwah jail.
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The Hindu reports that four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested late in the night on August 17 in the Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District after the gun-battle in Madhupur jungle earlier on the same day. Sunil Mahato, Haradhan Khanra, Subhas Mahato and Arun
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The Hindu reports that four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested late in the night on August 17 in the Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District after the gun-battle in Madhupur jungle earlier on the same day. Sunil Mahato, Haradhan Khanra, Subhas Mahato and Arun Das were arrested from the Madhupur and Memul villages. Several traditional weapons and crude bombs were recovered from them. They were remanded to Police custody till July 23 by the Midnapore District court on August 18.
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August - 19 
Police seized a cache of explosive materials after detaining a person who was carrying them near Kunda village in the Sheikhpura District, The Hindu reports. The Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Santosh Kumar Gupta, said on August 19 that Police during patrolling in the night of August 18 intercepted
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Police seized a cache of explosive materials after detaining a person who was carrying them near Kunda village in the Sheikhpura District, The Hindu reports. The Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Santosh Kumar Gupta, said on August 19 that Police during patrolling in the night of August 18 intercepted a vehicle on Sheikhpura-Puraina road near Kunda village, about three kilometres from the District headquarters, and arrested Mohammad Wahid for illegally carrying 76 packets of gelatine sticks and 100 kilograms of ammonium nitrate.
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August - 20 
The Lohardaga District Police in the night of August 20 arrested three sympathizers of the CPI-Maoist and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, Times of India reported. On the basis of a tip-off, the Police conducted raids in different parts of the town and its outskirts and arrested Sande
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The Lohardaga District Police in the night of August 20 arrested three sympathizers of the CPI-Maoist and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, Times of India reported. On the basis of a tip-off, the Police conducted raids in different parts of the town and its outskirts and arrested Sandeep Yadav of Raghunandan Lane near Gudri Bazaar, Moise Khan of Kharki Bala Toli, and Amit Singh of Khwas Ambava. A cache of arms and ammunition, including two Chinese and Italian-make pistols, one locally-made revolver, six empty pistol magazines and cartridges of different bore, were recovered from the houses of the three and the residence of Ashok Singh, who, however, managed to escape. A cellular phone and a car belonging to Sandeep were also seized by the Police. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Subodh Prasad said that during raids conducted to rescue HINDALCO’s 10 staff - who were abducted on August 17 from the company's mines in Gumla and later released on August 19 in the bordering areas - he was tipped off about CPI-Maoist ‘commander’ Sanjay Yadav's network in Lohardaga town. The SP said that several documents recovered during the raids suggest that the three persons were involved in supplying arms and levy collection. During interrogation, they revealed the names of several Maoist sympathizers, the SP said, adding that the police have also learnt about some others who provide logistic support to Maoists. The SP said that Sandeep's sister Sangita was married to a People Liberation Front of India (formerly known as the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers) activist, Sunil Yadav, of Line Mohalla in Chatra. "Sandeep accepted that he had collected Rs 1 lakh as levy demanded by Sanjay Yadav from contractor Deepak Rajgaria, who is constructing an ITI at Kujra village. The police also seized the levy receipt book in the name of Maoists' frontal organization Nav Janvadi Yuva Morcha. Mois Khan used to supply arms to Naxal organizations," he added.
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August - 20 
Times of India reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Mahuatola in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District targeting a joint forces patrol on August 20, the third day of the bandh (shutdown) called by the People’
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Times of India reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Mahuatola in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District targeting a joint forces patrol on August 20, the third day of the bandh (shutdown) called by the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA). Police also recovered three IEDs near the Kadashole Police camp.
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August - 21 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Jhitka forests in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on August 20, Times of India reports. Police also confiscated pipe guns, cartridges and gelatin rolls from the insurgents. During their interrogation, it was reve
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Jhitka forests in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on August 20, Times of India reports. Police also confiscated pipe guns, cartridges and gelatin rolls from the insurgents. During their interrogation, it was revealed that the CPI-Maoist is piling up arms in the forests of Lakshmanpur and Tarki, about six kilometers from Lalgarh, close to the Jhitka forests. The arrests also reportedly confirmed that outsiders such as Subal Murmu, now in Police remand, had come all the way from Gajole in Malda to Jangalmahal, apparently for the Maoist cause.
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August - 21 
Two Naxalites were injured in the August 21 incident of exchange of fire in Chikmagalur District, reports Express Buzz. Police also recovered army grenades, electronic detonators, radio, walkie-talkie, large quantity of ammunition, condoms, medicines, letters addressed to different media groups, hou
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Two Naxalites were injured in the August 21 incident of exchange of fire in Chikmagalur District, reports Express Buzz. Police also recovered army grenades, electronic detonators, radio, walkie-talkie, large quantity of ammunition, condoms, medicines, letters addressed to different media groups, household utensils among other things from the encounter site.
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August - 23 
Kundan Pahan’s ‘area commander’ Budhram Lohra was arrested and a 10 kilograms can bomb was recovered from Barigarha village under Bundu Police station at around 3pm. “Budhram was wanted in more than six cases, including cleaning out of a cash van of a bank last year, killing of five special task fo
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Kundan Pahan’s ‘area commander’ Budhram Lohra was arrested and a 10 kilograms can bomb was recovered from Barigarha village under Bundu Police station at around 3pm. “Budhram was wanted in more than six cases, including cleaning out of a cash van of a bank last year, killing of five special task force jawans in Rahe, an attack on Baruhatu police picket. On the basis of information collected from him, we recovered a can bomb planted on the road to blow up police vehicles,” the SSP said.
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August - 24 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in the Dantewada District on August 24, according to PTI. Acting on a tip-off about Maoist activities at Musaras village, Police raided the area and arrested Barse Manjhi, Sodhi Hunga, Kudami Ganga and Kavasi Deva and seized some
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in the Dantewada District on August 24, according to PTI. Acting on a tip-off about Maoist activities at Musaras village, Police raided the area and arrested Barse Manjhi, Sodhi Hunga, Kudami Ganga and Kavasi Deva and seized some arms from them, the Dantewada Superintendent of Police Amresh Mishra said. The recovered items also included Maoist literature, a locally-made revolver and five cartridges. Several cases of murder and attempt to murder are lodged against them in various Police stations of the Dantewada District, Mishra added.
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August - 24 
PTI reports that an exchange of fire took place between Police and a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sonsuri forest in Kurkheda taluk (revenue division) of Gadchiroli District in the evening of Aug 24. One .303 rifle and four 12 bore rifles, apart from some Maoist lit
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PTI reports that an exchange of fire took place between Police and a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sonsuri forest in Kurkheda taluk (revenue division) of Gadchiroli District in the evening of Aug 24. One .303 rifle and four 12 bore rifles, apart from some Maoist literature, were recovered from the spot, Police said. The exact number of Maoists injured could not be known immediately. However, no Policeman was injured in the encounter, Police added.
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August - 25 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and five others were arrested in an encounter at Sakir Bigha in Gaya District on August 25, reported PTI. "Acting on a tip-off, police raided the area where the Maoists had assembled. The encounter took place when they, on being sighted
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and five others were arrested in an encounter at Sakir Bigha in Gaya District on August 25, reported PTI. "Acting on a tip-off, police raided the area where the Maoists had assembled. The encounter took place when they, on being sighted by the police, fired at them," Superintendent of Police (SP) Sushil Khopade said. A Maoist sustained injuries in the encounter and died on way to the hospital, the SP said. One carbine, two country-made rifles and rounds of ammunition were recovered from the five arrested ultras, he added. However, Times of India reports that seven persons, suspected to be Maoists, were arrested following a clash between two groups near Barabar hills in Jehanabad District. One of them succumbed to his injuries on the way to hospital. Police also recovered some arms and ammunition from them. Gaya Deputy Inspector General Anupama Nilekar said near Shakirbigha village close to Barabar hills in Jehanabad District there was an encounter in which a suspected Naxal (left wing extremist) Surendra Manjhi was killed and six others were arrested by the Police. Addition Director General (Head Quarters) Neelmani, however, denied the involvement of Police in the encounter.
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August - 25 
Another CPI-M supporter, Govinda Mahato, was assaulted by the Maoists in the same village for his party affiliation. Further, Superintendent of Police (West Midnapore) Manoj Kumar Verma said two landmines were recovered from Bansberh village at Kantapahari, seven kilometres from Lalgarh.
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Another CPI-M supporter, Govinda Mahato, was assaulted by the Maoists in the same village for his party affiliation. Further, Superintendent of Police (West Midnapore) Manoj Kumar Verma said two landmines were recovered from Bansberh village at Kantapahari, seven kilometres from Lalgarh.
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August - 27 
The joint police team of Gumla, Ghaghra and Lohardaga's Senha Police station seized arms, ammunition and several other incriminating items after an encounter with People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) activists at Hapamuni village situated in bordering areas of both the Districts under Ghaghra P
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The joint police team of Gumla, Ghaghra and Lohardaga's Senha Police station seized arms, ammunition and several other incriminating items after an encounter with People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) activists at Hapamuni village situated in bordering areas of both the Districts under Ghaghra Police station on August 27. SP Subodh Prasad said Police team had swung into action on a tip-off about PLFI activist, including its commander Rajesh Tiger alias Lal Tiger, accompanied by Surendra Oraon, who had escaped from Lohardaga prison and Budha Meer, were in the area. When police surrounded them they started firing. Police retaliated but the PLFI extremists managed to escape. The Police later seized a 9-mm pistol, a country-made pistol and a regular DBBL gun and 10 cartridges including 7 of 315 and rests of 12 bore. Some of the belongings of PLFI activists, which they left behind while escaping, were also seized. Two girls were also arrested from the incident site. Police personnel from the Senha Police station have been sent in a special mission against the PLFI squad who were reportedly taking shelter in a remote area under the same Police station, the SP said.
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August - 29 
PTI reports that 30 cadres and supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested during the night-long combing operations in four places of Sundergarh District on August 29. The Maoists were arrested during joint combing operations by Police and Central Reserve Police Forc
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PTI reports that 30 cadres and supporters of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested during the night-long combing operations in four places of Sundergarh District on August 29. The Maoists were arrested during joint combing operations by Police and Central Reserve Police Force at Silipunji, Mundatala, Chandiposh and Champajharan areas in the District, Bonai Sub-Divisional Police Officer Sudarsan Sethi said, adding that arms, ammunition and posters were seized from them. Police claimed that during preliminary interrogation, the Maoists have confessed to involvement in the recent killing of Ajit Bardhan, officer-in-charge of Koida Police station, looting an explosive-laden van from Champajharan on July 16 and blasting three forest department buildings at Tamada and Birida areas in the District two months back.
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August - 31 
Samaya Live reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a cash reward of INR 5000 was arrested from Darya forest under Raipur Police circle in the Sonbhadra District on August 31, Police said. Fagu Kharwar was arrested during an encounter with the Police followi
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Samaya Live reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a cash reward of INR 5000 was arrested from Darya forest under Raipur Police circle in the Sonbhadra District on August 31, Police said. Fagu Kharwar was arrested during an encounter with the Police following a tip off, Police said, adding that a carbine and a number of cartridges were recovered from his possession. Other associates of Kharwar, however, managed to escape from the spot during exchange of fire, they added. Kharwar was wanted in a number of criminal cases in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
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September - 1 
The Hindu reports that the Police on September 1 unearthed an arms dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Pamidipadu forest area of Guntur District. The recoveries included three VHF sets, two chargers, one directional mine, 50 detonators and Maoist literature.
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The Hindu reports that the Police on September 1 unearthed an arms dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Pamidipadu forest area of Guntur District. The recoveries included three VHF sets, two chargers, one directional mine, 50 detonators and Maoist literature.
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September - 3 
PTI reports that seven Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were arrested on September 3 after the Police overpowered them following an encounter at Matoli village in the Garwah District, Police said. "During the two-hour gun-battle with the Naxalites of the Trititya Prastui Committee (TPC), 200 rounds
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PTI reports that seven Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were arrested on September 3 after the Police overpowered them following an encounter at Matoli village in the Garwah District, Police said. "During the two-hour gun-battle with the Naxalites of the Trititya Prastui Committee (TPC), 200 rounds were fired from both sides. There was no casualty on either side," said Superintendent of Police (SP) Saket Kumar Singh. Getting a tip-off that a group of TPC activists had congregated near the village, the Police team rushed to the spot around 4pm (IST), triggering the exchange of firing. 11 guns were recovered from their possession, the SP said. The TPC, a breakaway group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has been engaged in extortion and loot in the area, the SP said.
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September - 6 
PTI reports that a suspected Naxalite (left wing extremist), identified as Raju alias Raj Mohan, who was operating in the State and adjoining Bihar, was arrested near Bewdar village in Sonbhadra District in the evening of September 6 with 20 gelatin sticks, 10 detonators, a country-made revolver and
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PTI reports that a suspected Naxalite (left wing extremist), identified as Raju alias Raj Mohan, who was operating in the State and adjoining Bihar, was arrested near Bewdar village in Sonbhadra District in the evening of September 6 with 20 gelatin sticks, 10 detonators, a country-made revolver and cartridges. Police claimed that he confessed to have been an active member of Munna Vishwakarma group. Vishwakarma is a wanted Naxalite and he was allegedly going to meet the leader of his group at the time of his arrest.
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September - 7 
Two hardcore Maoists involved in the rampage in the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) were arrested from an unspecified location and two locally-made guns were seized from them on September 7, reports Times of India. They were identified as Sushil Sanya of Jharkhand and based in Keonjhar District's Kail
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Two hardcore Maoists involved in the rampage in the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) were arrested from an unspecified location and two locally-made guns were seized from them on September 7, reports Times of India. They were identified as Sushil Sanya of Jharkhand and based in Keonjhar District's Kailadapada village and Paoles Hembrom of Mayurbhanj District's Golamunda village, sources said. Sanya masterminded the rampages in Meghasan, Chahala UBK (Upper-Barha-Kamuda) range and Dhudruchampa. The duo was involved in at least 16 other cases. Sanya, believed to be a hardcore Maoist, was active in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jajpur, Dhenkanal and Angul Districts. Sanya and Tunu were arrested by one platoon of SOG, a group of District voluntary force and a team of 10 Police officers.
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September - 8 
Three Naxalites (left wing extremists) of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested after an encounter with the Police at Churugarha, about 70 kilometers from Ranchi, the Police said on September 8, reported PTI. Th
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Three Naxalites (left wing extremists) of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested after an encounter with the Police at Churugarha, about 70 kilometers from Ranchi, the Police said on September 8, reported PTI. The Police reached the spot after getting a tip-off that a group of JPC cadres had assembled at Churugarha to plot a crime in the night of September 7. The JPC cadres started firing as soon as they spotted the Police, triggering a two-hour long gun-battle before the Naxalites tried to flee. The police, however, chased and arrested three of them. Three rifles and some ammunition were seized from their possession, Senior Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar said. Over 150 bullets were fired by both the sides, he added and claimed that some of the Naxalites had suffered bullet wounds, but they managed to escape. “One of the three arrested Naxalites, identified as Raj Kumar Ganju, is a big catch for the police,” he added further. Ganju was allegedly involved in a number of cases.
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September - 14 
The Hindu reports that Police unearthed an arms dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Cheekupanasa village in G. Madugula mandal (administrative unit) of the Visakhapatnam District on Orissa border. Two land mines, 3 pressure mines, an AK 57 magazine, 4 gelatine sticks, 16 pins
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The Hindu reports that Police unearthed an arms dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Cheekupanasa village in G. Madugula mandal (administrative unit) of the Visakhapatnam District on Orissa border. Two land mines, 3 pressure mines, an AK 57 magazine, 4 gelatine sticks, 16 pins and 17 parts of grenades, etc. were found, according to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kartikeya.
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September - 14 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Nandu Ganju, Suresh Ganju and Mukesh Paswan, were arrested by the Jharkhand Police on September 14 from the Konka forest of Mccluskieganj, reported Ranchi Express. Police also recovered a single barrel country made rifle, a country made pistol, Naxal (left wing
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Nandu Ganju, Suresh Ganju and Mukesh Paswan, were arrested by the Jharkhand Police on September 14 from the Konka forest of Mccluskieganj, reported Ranchi Express. Police also recovered a single barrel country made rifle, a country made pistol, Naxal (left wing extremism) literature, mobile phones and few live cartridges from the arrested Maoists. The arrestees were involved in several cases of loots, extortion, murder and many more reported at different Police stations in the State.
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September - 18 
Eight persons, including suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were detained for interrogation after arms and ammunition seized from them during anti-Maoist operations in the District, Police said. "Eight persons from Ghuri village in Belatikri area in Lalgarh have been d
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Eight persons, including suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were detained for interrogation after arms and ammunition seized from them during anti-Maoist operations in the District, Police said. "Eight persons from Ghuri village in Belatikri area in Lalgarh have been detained. We are interrogating them and if necessary, arrest some of them," West Midnapore Superintendent of Police Manoj Verma said.
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September - 20 
PTI reports that a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the PLFI, Shankar Yadav, who was the prime accused in the August 31 abduction of Alok Kumar, circle officer of Panki in the Latehar District, was arrested during a search operation in the District on September 20, the SP Kuldip Dwedi told reporters. He sai
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PTI reports that a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the PLFI, Shankar Yadav, who was the prime accused in the August 31 abduction of Alok Kumar, circle officer of Panki in the Latehar District, was arrested during a search operation in the District on September 20, the SP Kuldip Dwedi told reporters. He said that Kumar was later set free by the extremists on September 2. Dwedi added that a semi-automatic 9-mm pistol, magazines and live cartridges, two mobile sets and one motorcycle were seized from his possession. The Police official said Yadav was wanted in at least eight other cases including murder and arson.
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September - 20 
Times of India reports that Police exchanged fire with Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML-Praja Pratighatana) at Voddugudem village under Govindaraopet mandal (administrative unit) in Warangal District on September 20. The incident happened when the P
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Times of India reports that Police exchanged fire with Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML-Praja Pratighatana) at Voddugudem village under Govindaraopet mandal (administrative unit) in Warangal District on September 20. The incident happened when the Police went to the spot where some dalam (squad) members of the outfit were holding a meeting and asked them to surrender but the latter hurled a bomb at the Police. In retaliation, the Police fired at them, but the Naxalites, including Mohananna, State secretary of the outfit, managed to escape. Though nobody was injured, Police recovered nine kit bags and one locally-made revolver from the encounter site.
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September - 21 
Three persons were arrested with explosives, including 250 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and 400 detonators and 20 meter fuse wire, from Sarsedi village in Bara area of Allahabad District, State Home Department said, reports The Hindu. They were identified as Sandeep Kumar, Akhilesh Kumar and Arjun
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Three persons were arrested with explosives, including 250 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and 400 detonators and 20 meter fuse wire, from Sarsedi village in Bara area of Allahabad District, State Home Department said, reports The Hindu. They were identified as Sandeep Kumar, Akhilesh Kumar and Arjun Kori.
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September - 22 
Three Tritiya Prasuti Committee (TPC) cadres were killed and three others arrested during a gun battle between the Police and the extremists in the Kumbha Begwari village of Hazaribagh District on September 22, reports Ranchi Express. The arrested cadres were identified by Ram Kumar Ganju, Binay Mun
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Three Tritiya Prasuti Committee (TPC) cadres were killed and three others arrested during a gun battle between the Police and the extremists in the Kumbha Begwari village of Hazaribagh District on September 22, reports Ranchi Express. The arrested cadres were identified by Ram Kumar Ganju, Binay Munda, and Rajesh Munda. The deceased extremist, however, were not identified yet. The encounter started in the morning and lasted till evening and nearly 500 rounds of fires were exchanged from both sides. Police recovered some arms and five- six pairs of shoes and slippers from them.
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September - 24 
At least 12 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during a gun battle between the Chhattisgarh Police and the extremists in the Bijapur District on September 24, reports Express Buzz. Though the Police could not locate the dead bodies of the slain extremists as they were ca
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At least 12 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during a gun battle between the Chhattisgarh Police and the extremists in the Bijapur District on September 24, reports Express Buzz. Though the Police could not locate the dead bodies of the slain extremists as they were carried away by their fellow cadres, they arrested two Maoists. None was injured from the Police side, the report added.Chhattisgarh Police sources told Express Buzz over the phone that 600 Police personnel, including the State Task Force and Special Police Officers from Dantewada, set off for the Maoist stronghold of Isulnar village in Bijapur two days ago on specific information about the presence of at least 200 Maoists (a company of the Maoists besides local militia). While combing, a Police party came under heavy fire from the Maoists. The other Police teams soon joined the shootout and a heavy firing ensued. "We fired around 2,000 rounds in reply to an almost equal number of rounds fired by the enemy," Police sources said, adding, that both sides maintained a distance of about 150 metres. They said they could see the Maoists carrying away the bodies of the dead. "We saw nine bodies being carried away but the number of deaths on their side could be more," sources added. The Police suspect that among those killed could be a section commander. The report added that the Maoists used two-inch mortars which are normally available with the Police or paramilitary forces.In addition, two Maoists, identified as Kursam Budru (35) and Kursum Mura (30), were arrested from the encounter site. Even as the gun battle was on, the extremists planted improvised explosive devices along the route which the Police later defused and recovered. Though the encounter came to an end by the evening of September 25, the Police treaded cautiously anticipating landmine attacks. "We found 50 kg explosives near Isulnar village," sources said, describing the two arrested extremist as hardcore who did not reveal anything before the Police.
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September - 24 
Seven Naxalites, including a ‘zonal commander’, were arrested from Ranchi and Bokaro Districts on September 24, according to Telegraph. Threes extremists were arrested from Tamrana forest under Tamar Police station area on the outskirts of the state capital Ranchi after a nightlong joint operation b
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Seven Naxalites, including a ‘zonal commander’, were arrested from Ranchi and Bokaro Districts on September 24, according to Telegraph. Threes extremists were arrested from Tamrana forest under Tamar Police station area on the outskirts of the state capital Ranchi after a nightlong joint operation by the Security Forces. They were identified as Mahadeo Munda, the chief of Krantikari Kisan Committee, and his two aides Shanker Munda and Umesh Munda. The three were part of an 18-member Naxalite squad present in the forest. The other extremists reportedly manage to escape. They are members of Ram Mohan Singh Munda squad, Police said. Two firearms, seven rounds of live cartridges, 25 kilograms of power gel, a high-end explosive used for preparation of land mines and 10 detonators were recovered from the three extremists. On their information, Police found a land mine at a point between Lugtu and Taimara. Senior superintendent of Police, Ranchi, Praveen Kumar said that Mahadeo was one of the oldest and most experienced Naxalite leaders active in the Chalkad area of the District, which covers the forest range of Tamar, Arki and Bundu. “Mahadeo had trained dreaded Maoist leaders of the district, Kundan Pahan and Kishore Munda. He had joined the outfit in 1992 and has led several operations against police. He also played a key role in Naxalite attacks in the district,” Kumar added. In addition, three more extremists were arrested from Mahuatand village in the Gomia block, 70 kilometres from Bokaro steel city. They were identified as Kanchan Mahto, Reva Mahto and Maanjhu Mahto. Another extremist, identified as Manjkhu, was arrested up from Chatdiha village in the same block.
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September - 25 
The Police arrested 10 militia members of the Communist Party-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from G.K. Veedhi Police Station area in Visakhapatnam District on September 25 and on information given by them, recovered dumps at Cheedigondi, Yerragedda and Cheepurugondi villages. An empty shell of directional mine
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The Police arrested 10 militia members of the Communist Party-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from G.K. Veedhi Police Station area in Visakhapatnam District on September 25 and on information given by them, recovered dumps at Cheedigondi, Yerragedda and Cheepurugondi villages. An empty shell of directional mine, a steel can containing 20 gelatine sticks, 36 detonators, an old hand grenade, electric wire bundles, red banner cloth, adhesive tins, medicines, marker pens, notebooks, letter pad, adhesive tins, etc. were found in the dumps.
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September - 26 
Acting on a tip-off, Gaya Police seized a huge cache of explosives in the morning of September 26, according to Times of India. The items included 1,200 detonators, five gelatine sticks and 200 metres of wire. The recovery was made from a room at Balthar village under Communist Party of India-Maoist
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Acting on a tip-off, Gaya Police seized a huge cache of explosives in the morning of September 26, according to Times of India. The items included 1,200 detonators, five gelatine sticks and 200 metres of wire. The recovery was made from a room at Balthar village under Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-dominated Barachatti Police station of Gaya District. Confirming the seizure, Gaya Superintendent of Police Sushil Khopde said one person, suspected of being a Maoist, has been arrested in this connection. Identified as Surindra Manjhi, he is said to be the caretaker of the room where the detonators were found under a heap of animal fodder.
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September - 26 
Times of India reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Katam Jaga (28), was arrested during an anti-Maoist operation in the Malkangiri District in the evening of September 26. "We were tipped off regarding Jaga's movement and he was arrested near Sudha
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Times of India reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Katam Jaga (28), was arrested during an anti-Maoist operation in the Malkangiri District in the evening of September 26. "We were tipped off regarding Jaga's movement and he was arrested near Sudhakonda forests. We recovered a grenade from his possession," said Superintendent of Police (SP), Malkangiri, Satyabrata Bhoi. According to Bhoi, Jaga was on the Police wanted list since long for his involvement in a series of Maoist-related acts of violence, including the murder of Somnath Madkami, the Samdrudha Odisha candidate from Malkangiri Assembly seat, across Malkangiri over the last few months. "During interrogation, Jaga admitted to his involvement in the killing of Madkami. He has also confessed to the killing of a civilian on the suspicion of police informer at MV 79 in June. This apart, he was involved in several Naxal-related incidents in the district," the SP said. Police said Jaga belongs to the Motu Dalam (squad) of the CPI-Maoist.
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September - 28 
Economic Times reports that Police recovered firearms, including one SLR and three AK-47 rifles, from the Nandagiri rehabilitation centre in Kandhamal District during a raid on September 28 following the death of an inmate during illegal manufacturing of crude bombs there. The arms were looted from
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Economic Times reports that Police recovered firearms, including one SLR and three AK-47 rifles, from the Nandagiri rehabilitation centre in Kandhamal District during a raid on September 28 following the death of an inmate during illegal manufacturing of crude bombs there. The arms were looted from the Nayagarh Police armoury during a raid by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on it in February 2008. Nandagiri rehabilitation centre was opened for giving shelter to riot-hit Christians in the aftermath of the killing of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Swami Laxmananand Saraswati on August 23, 2008.
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IANS reports that five Naxalites (left wing extremists), including two top leaders, were arrested from two Districts in Jharkhand, Police said on September 29. Four People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), cadres were arrested in the night of Sep
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IANS reports that five Naxalites (left wing extremists), including two top leaders, were arrested from two Districts in Jharkhand, Police said on September 29. Four People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), cadres were arrested in the night of September 28 from the Semara forest, which falls under Palkot Police station of Gumla District, around 145 kilometres from State capital Ranchi. The arrestees include Pahindra Gope, ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the group. Police also seized one double barrel gun, two country made pistols and live cartridges from the possession of the arrestees. In the Lathear District, Police arrested Ajay Ganju, ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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September - 29 
The Hindu reports that the Security Forces and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) got engaged in a gun battle at Dahijuri in the West Midnapore District in the evening of September 29. However, no casualty was reported. The Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Verma said apar
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The Hindu reports that the Security Forces and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) got engaged in a gun battle at Dahijuri in the West Midnapore District in the evening of September 29. However, no casualty was reported. The Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Verma said apart from the incident of fire-exchange, one landmine was also detected and defused by the Police during the day.
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October - 1 
Times of India reports that the Sonebhadra District Police arrested an ‘area commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Anil Thakur alias Baikunth in Maikaha area under Kone Police Station on October 1 after a brief gun battle. Other Maoist cadres, however, managed to
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Times of India reports that the Sonebhadra District Police arrested an ‘area commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Anil Thakur alias Baikunth in Maikaha area under Kone Police Station on October 1 after a brief gun battle. Other Maoist cadres, however, managed to escape. The Police recovered two container bombs, connecting wire, flash battery, a revolver, live cartridges and Maoist literature from the possession of Baikunth. Baikunth was mainly active in Bhavnathpur and Kharaundi area. According to Sonebhadra Superintendent of Police (SP) Pritindar Singh, Baikunth belonged to Raji village under Bhavnathpur Police Station in Garhwa District of Jharkhand. He was working under the ‘zonal commander’ Lalvrat Kole. The Police of Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh were searching him for his involvement in eight terrorist attacks. A cash reward of INR 2,500 was also announced on him by Uttar Pradesh Police.
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October - 1 
Chhattisgarh Police shot dead two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Nalkathong forested area of Dantewada District in the evening of October 1, Police said. The gunfight occurred when a joint combing team of the District Force and Special Police Officers opened fire on a gro
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Chhattisgarh Police shot dead two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Nalkathong forested area of Dantewada District in the evening of October 1, Police said. The gunfight occurred when a joint combing team of the District Force and Special Police Officers opened fire on a group of armed extremists. “The dead bodies of both the guerrillas were recovered from the encounter site along with 12 bore guns,” Amresh Mishra, Superintendent of Police (Dantewada) told IANS by phone. He said that nine people were also detained from the area and Police were interrogating them.
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October - 4 
Hindustan Times reports that at least six cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during an encounter with the Police at Tadgaon in Gadchiroli District on October 4. N.S. Jagtap, spokesperson for the Gadchiroli Police, told Hindustan Times that no body had been recover
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Hindustan Times reports that at least six cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during an encounter with the Police at Tadgaon in Gadchiroli District on October 4. N.S. Jagtap, spokesperson for the Gadchiroli Police, told Hindustan Times that no body had been recovered till late evening of October 4. But blood stains found at the place where the Maoists were holed up during the encounter indicated that at least six of them were either killed or seriously injured. “The injured (or dead) are suspected to have been removed by the fleeing Naxal group,” Jagtap said, adding that the combing of the area was in progress to track them down. He said there was no injury on the Police side as the information about the waiting Maoist ambush had been received in advance, enabling the Police to take proper guard during the encounter. The Police later recovered a 12-bore rifle, a claymore mine, eight detonators, two gelatin sticks, bundles of electrical wire (used to trigger mine blasts), and some literature and medicines, Jagtap said.
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October - 5 
IANS reports that Police on October 5 claimed to have arrested a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Maoist ‘commander’ in capital Ranchi. The arrestee, whose identity the Police did not disclose immediately, was arrested from a colony situated under Sukhdeonagar Police Station. Polic
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IANS reports that Police on October 5 claimed to have arrested a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Maoist ‘commander’ in capital Ranchi. The arrestee, whose identity the Police did not disclose immediately, was arrested from a colony situated under Sukhdeonagar Police Station. Police said a Self-Loading Rifle and live cartridges were recovered from her possession.
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October - 6 
PTI reports that a young woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the Police in Gadchiorli District on October 6. A group of Maoists opened indiscriminate firing at Police patrol party which returned fire in the Pannemara forests near Murumgoan
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PTI reports that a young woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the Police in Gadchiorli District on October 6. A group of Maoists opened indiscriminate firing at Police patrol party which returned fire in the Pannemara forests near Murumgoan village of Dhanora taluka (administrative division). The exchange of fire lasted for about 30 minutes after which the Maoists escaped, Police said. Later the Police recovered the body of a woman Maoist aged between 17 to 19 years. Four locally-made rifles, one grenade and three bags were recovered from the incident site. Police also spotted blood stains at three to four places and suspect that some Maoists might have been injured or killed. However, there was no confirmation of this claim.
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October - 7 
A cache of explosives, including 300 detonators and 400 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, kept for delivery to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were recovered from a house in the Rohtas District on October 7. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the house at Dhaudad village und
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A cache of explosives, including 300 detonators and 400 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, kept for delivery to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were recovered from a house in the Rohtas District on October 7. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the house at Dhaudad village under Mufassil Police Station and recovered the explosives, Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters), Neelmani, told PTI. Besides 150 metres of wire used for detonators was also seized from the house, he said, adding, three persons, including two women, were also arrested in this connection. Police suspect that the explosives were to be used for exploding the Sasaram jail, where a large number of Maoists are lodged, adds Hindustan Times. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Vikas Vaibhav, said the explosives were recovered from an area adjacent to the District Prison. “We have arrested two women activists of the CPI (Maoist) with the cache of ammunitions. The recovery of such a huge quantity of explosives indicates towards a big plan of the Maoists. The raids are still continuing”, he added.
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October - 7 
Police arrested two suspected CPI-Maoist cadres from two different areas of Murshidabad District, Times of India reported on October 8. "We arrested Majid Sheikh, a resident of Gangadhari village in Nawda and Israil Sheikh of Garibpur village in Domkal, three days ago for their direct involvement wi
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Police arrested two suspected CPI-Maoist cadres from two different areas of Murshidabad District, Times of India reported on October 8. "We arrested Majid Sheikh, a resident of Gangadhari village in Nawda and Israil Sheikh of Garibpur village in Domkal, three days ago for their direct involvement with the Maoists," said Murshidabad Superintendent of Police (SP) B. L. Meena, adding, "We have seized a firearm and two rounds of ammunition from Majid. Both of them are now in police custody." Majid was associated with Maoist activity in West Bengal and Jharkhand. "Police were on the lookout for him since long. Majid is accused of several murders and he was arrested a couple of times earlier," the SP added. He also said that Israil used to collect money for the Maoists. He used to work under a person known as Tajem, a senior Maoist functionary reportedly in charge of the Nawda, Hariharpara, Rejinagar areas in Murshidabad and a portion of Nadia. Israil was allegedly involved in extorting money from traders.
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October - 7 
PTI reports that eight Maoists, including an ‘area commander’, were arrested from the East Champaran District. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided places under Patahi, Sarpa, Chiraiya, Kesaria and Ghorasahan Police stations and arrested Lal Babu Yadav alias Shastri alias Doctorji, an ‘area comman
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PTI reports that eight Maoists, including an ‘area commander’, were arrested from the East Champaran District. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided places under Patahi, Sarpa, Chiraiya, Kesaria and Ghorasahan Police stations and arrested Lal Babu Yadav alias Shastri alias Doctorji, an ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, the SP Umesh Kumar said. Among others arrested were top Maoists Mukesh Ram alias Praveen, Naresh Ram, Chandrakishore Rai, Jagannath Sah, Sahai Sah, Mohammed Ishrail and Musafir Ram, the SP said. A locally-made pistol, two cartridges, INR 40,000 in cash, a cell phone and a diary were seized from them, he said. They were wanted in connection with several cases, including one related to an explosion at Madhuban five years ago, he added.
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October - 9 
DNA reports that seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a ‘deputy commander’, one armed militia ‘commander’ and a ‘platoon member’, were arrested by Khammam District Police on October 9. The Police also recovered three landmines, two claymore mines, 50 kilograms
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DNA reports that seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a ‘deputy commander’, one armed militia ‘commander’ and a ‘platoon member’, were arrested by Khammam District Police on October 9. The Police also recovered three landmines, two claymore mines, 50 kilograms of gelatin and 25 metre wire bundle from them. "The arrested are identified as K Chalamaiah, deputy commander of Chandranna Protection platoon, K Pullaiah, the armed ultra commander from Kurnapalli village of Charla mandal (amistrative unit) in Khammam District and D. Raghupathi," platoon member of KKW division, Bhadrachalam Assistant Superintendent of Police Raghunath Reddy told reporters. K. Pullaiah participated in the September 14 State Bank of Hyderabad robbery at Satyanarayanappuram in Charla mandal, the Police officer said adding "He was part of the forty-member Maoist group that committed about Rs 10 lakh robbery last month." Pullaiah is also involved in eleven offences including four murders in Charla Police Station limits in the past one-and-a-half years, Reddy said. The ‘deputy commander’ of Chandranna protection platoon K. Chalamaiah was with Dalam (squad) for five years and participated in 12 murders in Khammam and Warangal Districts besides in the neighbouring Chattisgarh State, the Police officer explained. The platoon member of KKW division D. Raghupathi participated in the triple murder in Tallagudem Police station limits in March 2009, he said. The Police also arrested four armed militia members of Burugupadu village, Reddy added.
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October - 10 
An ‘area commander’ of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from near NTPC at Gamaharia in the Aurangabad District, The Hindu reports. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place near NTPC and arrested Rajendra Singh on October 10, the Additional Director General o
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An ‘area commander’ of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from near NTPC at Gamaharia in the Aurangabad District, The Hindu reports. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place near NTPC and arrested Rajendra Singh on October 10, the Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters), Neelmani, said. One pistol, four live cartridges and a jeep were also seized, he added. The arrestee was allegedly involved in many cases relating to attack on Policemen and kidnapping for ransom and killings.
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October - 12 
Patna Daily reports that Patna Police arrested two arms smugglers and recovered 2,340 live cartridges of different calibres. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinit Vinayak said that the State Police had received information about some arms suppliers passing through Patna to make a delivery
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Patna Daily reports that Patna Police arrested two arms smugglers and recovered 2,340 live cartridges of different calibres. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinit Vinayak said that the State Police had received information about some arms suppliers passing through Patna to make a delivery to the Maoists in Nawada and other Maoist -infested areas to coincide with Diwali festival. During a vehicle check the Police, intercepted a vehicle with two men on Bhattacharya Road. Upon inspection, the Police recovered 2,340 cartridges of .315, .32, and 9 mm calibre carefully hidden in a secret chamber behind the car doors. The two men, who were identified as Mantu Sharma and Dhananjay Kumar, were taken into custody. According to the police report, the two men had come to Patna from New Delhi with intent to sell the ammunition to Maoist extremists in Nawada, Munger, Gaya, Jehanabad and Aurangabad Districts.
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October - 12 
Police Sub-Inspector, Habil Bara, allegedly tried to commit suicide inside his Police Station while being interrogated in the night of October 12 for his alleged links with Shyam Mahto, an ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, in the Kuchai area of Seraikela-Kharsawan District, reported Telegraph. The
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Police Sub-Inspector, Habil Bara, allegedly tried to commit suicide inside his Police Station while being interrogated in the night of October 12 for his alleged links with Shyam Mahto, an ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, in the Kuchai area of Seraikela-Kharsawan District, reported Telegraph. The Police had earlier in the day arrested two Maoists, identified as Feroj Singh Munda and Lakhan Sardar, from Kuchai. The Police had also seized a pair of whistles, rifle springs and Maoist literature from the two, who were on their way to hand them over to Mahto in Kuchai. During their interrogation, the duo had alleged that Habil Bara had links with Shyam Mahto and he was known to the other Maoists also. Bara was also privy to various “underhand dealings” with them, the duo added. The Seraikela-Kharsawan District Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek said, “When we summoned the sub-inspector to the Police station and began interrogating him about his (Maoist) links, he fell sick suddenly. Later, he had to be admitted to hospital,” Abhishek said, refusing to confirm or deny that it was a suicide attempt. The SP admitted the allegation that Bara, a resident of Roshanpur village in Sisai in Gumla, used to help the Maoists of Kuchai was serious. “Though initial reports suggest that Bara used to extend tacit support to Naxalites, we do not have any material evidence against him. Therefore, we will have to probe further,” the SP added.
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October - 12 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Bhudhari Singh Baiga (40) and Kailash Baiga (35), were arrested along with two locally-made rifles while they were attending a local meeting of the outfit near Mataghat region under Lanji Police Station in the Balaghat Dis
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Bhudhari Singh Baiga (40) and Kailash Baiga (35), were arrested along with two locally-made rifles while they were attending a local meeting of the outfit near Mataghat region under Lanji Police Station in the Balaghat District on October 12, reports PTI. The Balaghat Superintendent of Police, H. C. Mishra, said some other persons at the meeting managed to escape. Mishra said these tribals of Balaghat District were members of the local Malajkhan Dalam (squad) and Police have been getting information about their activities for some time.
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October - 15 
Times of India reports nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from the Bastar District, Police said on October 16. The arrests were made late in the night of October 15 at Babri Kokaobhata and Chamai villages of Bastar. "The arrested people were active members of the
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Times of India reports nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from the Bastar District, Police said on October 16. The arrests were made late in the night of October 15 at Babri Kokaobhata and Chamai villages of Bastar. "The arrested people were active members of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). We have recovered four pistols and Maoist literature from them," the Superintendent of Police (Bastar), P. Sundaraj, told reporters. He said the Police were interrogating them for their alleged role in several killings and robberies in the area. Police claim that the forested Bastar region spanning about 40,000 square kilometres is home to nearly 10,000 Maoist insurgents, who have access to rocket launchers and mortars apart from smaller firearms.
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October - 18 
A self styled ‘sub-zonal commander' of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), identified as Pradeep Ganju, was killed in a two-hour long clash with the rival group Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) in the morning of October 18 in Latehar District, Times of India reports. The Latehar Superintendent
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A self styled ‘sub-zonal commander' of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), identified as Pradeep Ganju, was killed in a two-hour long clash with the rival group Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) in the morning of October 18 in Latehar District, Times of India reports. The Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP), Kuldeep Diwedi, said Police received information about a clash between the two groups in the forests of Bodha Viharjanga under Chandwa Police Station. "Forces were rushed to the spot early in the morning. The police recovered a body from the encounter site which the villagers identified as that of Pradeep Ganju. Empty cartridges were also recovered from the spot," Diwedi said. Two JPC extremists were also hurt in the incident. "We have launched an intensive combing operation in the area and efforts are being made to arrest the members of the two groups," Diwedi added. The two groups possibly clashed to claim supremacy in the area for collecting levy and extorting businessmen and contractors, he added. Ganju, who headed a squad of around 20 armed cadres, was active in the bordering areas of Latehar and Lohardaga Districts. He was wanted in about 20 cases related to extortion, kidnapping and murder under different Police Stations of the two Districts.
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October - 21 
PTI reports that an action squad member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with Police in the Kompelli-Asnanpalli area of Warangal District late in the night of October 21. Two other extremists, however, managed to escape. A 9 mm pistol was recovered from
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PTI reports that an action squad member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with Police in the Kompelli-Asnanpalli area of Warangal District late in the night of October 21. Two other extremists, however, managed to escape. A 9 mm pistol was recovered from the incident site, a Police official said.
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October - 21 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on October 21 arrested three Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after a gun battle in the Gaya District. Acting on a tip off, the CRPF troops began combing a forest under Barachatti Police station and an encounter followed soon after. "Three a
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on October 21 arrested three Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after a gun battle in the Gaya District. Acting on a tip off, the CRPF troops began combing a forest under Barachatti Police station and an encounter followed soon after. "Three activists surrendered, who were hiding in the fields when we launched a search operation. On interrogation they confessed they had relations with Maoists and were helping them with arms and ammunition," said the CRPF Commandant Vijay Kumar. "We recovered huge quantity of items like wireless sets, explosives which had timer devices, ammunition and uniform," he added. As reported earlier, armed cadres of the CPI-Maoist and the Security Forces exchanged fire in Barsudhi forest under the Barachatti Police Station area near Bihar-Jharkhand border, some 50 kilometres from Gaya, in the morning of October 21.
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October - 23 
The Hindu reports that Police arrested five Naxalites (left wing extremists) from the Bijapur District on October 23. "Acting on a tip off, we have arrested Naxalites from Maddeed, Bhopalpatnam and Jangla villages in the District," Superintendent of Police, Avinash Mohanty, said in Raipur. He added
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The Hindu reports that Police arrested five Naxalites (left wing extremists) from the Bijapur District on October 23. "Acting on a tip off, we have arrested Naxalites from Maddeed, Bhopalpatnam and Jangla villages in the District," Superintendent of Police, Avinash Mohanty, said in Raipur. He added that ammunition and landmines were also recovered from the possession of the arrestees.
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October - 25 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and four Security Force personnel were killed in separate attacks in three Districts of the Bastar region in southern Chhattisgarh on October 25, reports Hindustan Times. Four Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were killed a
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and four Security Force personnel were killed in separate attacks in three Districts of the Bastar region in southern Chhattisgarh on October 25, reports Hindustan Times. Four Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were killed and two critically injured in a landmine blast triggered by the Maoists in a hilly terrain in the Dantewada District. The Dantewada Police officials said the CISF personnel were travelling in a jeep when the insurgents detonated a landmine killing a sub-inspector, two head constables and a constable on the spot. The CISF personnel were deployed in Dantewada to guard a public sector unit and premier mining company, the National Mineral Development Corporation, from Maoist attacks. In two separate encounters in the forested terrain of Bijapur District, about 400 kilometres south of State capital Raipur, the Police shot dead at least four Maoists. The Bijapur Superintendent of Police, Avinash Mohanty, told Hindustan Times that a fierce gun-battle continued till the evening and the casualties suffered by the Maoists would be high. "We have recovered four bodies of Maoists so far. Two bullet-riddled bodies were dragged out from Basaguda and two from the Usoor area. There is no report of any casualty or injury inflicted on the cops," Mohanty said, adding, "It was due to the timely retaliation by the cops that we succeeded in killing the rebels." The Police also recovered some firearms and explosives. In another encounter in Kanker District, a woman Maoist was killed by the Police.
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October - 25 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and three others arrested during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Jonha, about 40 kilometres from capital Ranchi, Police said on October 25, according to ANI. Following a tip off about Maoists’ movement taking place t
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and three others arrested during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Jonha, about 40 kilometres from capital Ranchi, Police said on October 25, according to ANI. Following a tip off about Maoists’ movement taking place towards Purulia District in the neighbouring State of West Bengal, the SFs laid a trap by putting blockades at various places. "We had placed blockades at six places which were there continuously for the past 2 days. We were successful near Jonha area where following an encounter four Maoists were killed, though we have only found one body. The search operation is on to find rest of the Maoists. We have found three rifles, backpacks, their vehicle, a motorcycle and lot of ammunitions," said Praveen Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police (Ranchi). Police also confirmed of having arrested three Maoists.
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October - 28 
IANS reports that a bomb was found on the railway tracks in the Simdega District on October 28, disrupting train services, Police said. The five kilograms bomb was discovered near Bano railway station in Simdega, nearly 200 kilometres from State capital Ranchi, by railway authorities. Consequently,
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IANS reports that a bomb was found on the railway tracks in the Simdega District on October 28, disrupting train services, Police said. The five kilograms bomb was discovered near Bano railway station in Simdega, nearly 200 kilometres from State capital Ranchi, by railway authorities. Consequently, two trains were halted at Bano and two trains were cancelled.
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October - 28 
Police arrested an ‘area commander’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, from Dugduga village under the Basia Police Station of the Gumla District in the night of October 28, reports Times of India. The Police also recovered a locally-made pistol a
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Police arrested an ‘area commander’ of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, from Dugduga village under the Basia Police Station of the Gumla District in the night of October 28, reports Times of India. The Police also recovered a locally-made pistol and two cartridges of .303 bore from his possession. The Gumla District SP, N. K. Singh, said on October 29 that a joint team of the Basia and Kamdara Police stations arrested the insurgent, identified as Vijay Tete alias Vishalji, after being tipped off that he had visited his wife's home in the same village. Tete, who belongs to Dugduga village, had joined the outfit about three years ago and was a confidant of the PLFI chief Dinesh Gope. Tete was elevated to the rank of a ‘sub-zonal commander’ after the Basia Police arrested his predecessor Bhaiyaram Oraon from capital Ranchi recently. His area of operation extended up to Basia and Kamdara in Gumla, Karra in Khunti and Lapung in Ranchi District, the SP said, adding that Tete's squad was also active in some parts of Bihar, including Gaya. The SP said that Tete disclosed the names of his squad members during interrogation. Besides, the arrested PLFI cadre also gave an account of the weapons, which include two rifles, a semi-rifle, a gun and two pistols, possessed by his squad. The SP claimed that the PLFI is now on the verge of extinction with many of its top leaders already arrested.
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October - 28 
Two Naxalites (left-wing extremists), identified as Mamta Kumari alias Preeti and Prahalad Mahto, who were going to collect levy money were arrested by the Namkum Police. Police also seized one pistol, two cartridges and two mobile phones from them. Senior Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar told
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Two Naxalites (left-wing extremists), identified as Mamta Kumari alias Preeti and Prahalad Mahto, who were going to collect levy money were arrested by the Namkum Police. Police also seized one pistol, two cartridges and two mobile phones from them. Senior Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar told journalists that Preeti and Prahlad were collecting levy money for ‘Commando’ Chand and the Marshal Group.
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October - 29 
West Singhbhum Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) involved in looting explosives from bordering Orissa’s Sundergarh District in July 2009 and defused a bomb they had planted on a road used by the Security Forces (SFs) combing the Saranda forest, Telegraph reports. The t
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West Singhbhum Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) involved in looting explosives from bordering Orissa’s Sundergarh District in July 2009 and defused a bomb they had planted on a road used by the Security Forces (SFs) combing the Saranda forest, Telegraph reports. The two extremists were arrested in the night of October 29 from Thalkobad, around 80 kilometres from the District headquarters of Chaibasa, by the Police and Central Reserve Police Force who were on long range patrolling. The two later confessed they were members of the outlawed CPI-Maoist and were in platoon No. 22 of the outfit that was active in Saranda. The duo then took the Police to a spot on Karampada-Thalkobad Road in Jamboiburu where they had planted a powerful can bomb. The Police later defused the bomb. Following the arrest, the Police also recovered the cell-phone of sub-inspector Ajit Bardhan who was killed by Maoists when they ambushed the Police party escorting the truck carrying the explosives in July 2009. Confirming the arrests made after the two were brought to Jamboiburu in Saranda’s Manoharpur Police Station area, the West Singhbhum District Superintendent of Police (SP), Akhilesh Kumar Jha, said, "After Bardhan’s mobile phone was recovered, we interrogated the duo. They confessed to being involved in looting the explosives-laden truck in Rourkela." However, they could not reveal where the explosives had been taken by the Maoists. The SP said the Police believed the two arrested extremists, Gopal Munda and Etewa Oraon, could provide information about Maoists hiding in Saranda and elsewhere in West Singhbhum.
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October - 30 
Police arrested two persons for supplying arms and ammunition to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Bahraich District on October 30, reports IANS. '"One of the arrested, Arvind Mandal, is a native of Bihar and the other, Mohammad Shoaib, is from Shrawasti District. The duo was caught
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Police arrested two persons for supplying arms and ammunition to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Bahraich District on October 30, reports IANS. '"One of the arrested, Arvind Mandal, is a native of Bihar and the other, Mohammad Shoaib, is from Shrawasti District. The duo was caught with six high-quality country-made pistols and revolvers which they were going to supply to someone on the India-Nepal border," Bahraich's Additional Superintendent of Police V. P. Srivastava told IANS over phone. During interrogation, the two confessed to supplying illegal arms and ammunition to Maoists in India and Nepal, he added. "They also revealed that earlier this month, they delivered an assignment to a Nepalese Maoist area commander, Bheem," Srivastava said.
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November - 1 
The Police arrested five Naxalites (left-wing extremists), including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPS), a rival group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), at Manjariyatoli village under Dumri Police station in the Gumla District in the night of November
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The Police arrested five Naxalites (left-wing extremists), including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPS), a rival group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), at Manjariyatoli village under Dumri Police station in the Gumla District in the night of November 1, according to Times of India. A cache of arms and ammunition were also seized during the raid. One of those arrested was identified as Vishwanath Gaunjhu alias Bisheshanji, a TPC ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Lohardaga and a resident of Heshawar village in Latehar District. Gaunjhu was involved in as many as 10 criminal cases, including six cases lodged with the Balumath Police Station. The others were identified as armed squad members of the TPS, Mohamed Israfil Alam, Johnson Ekka, Sanjana Minz and Abhas Ekka, the Gumla Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Kumar Singh said on November 2. The SP said on getting a tip-off that the TPC members had arrived at Manjariyatoli to collect levy from someone, a Police team rushed to the village in the night of November 1 and laid a trap. All five TPC members were arrested without any encounter, the SP added. Police also recovered two .315 rifles, two country made pistols, some live cartridges, TPC letter pads, a diary containing the names of TPC members and other vital information about the outfit, mobile sets, pamphlets and other documents during the raid. Gaunjhu was involved in as many as 10 criminal cases, including six cases lodged with the Balumath Police Station, the SP said. Meanwhile, sources said that the TPC is trying to establish its network in Latehar, particularly in the Chainpur-Dumri area.
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November - 1 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police in the Kodavatancha village of Warangal District on October 31, reports The Hindu. According to sources, the District ‘action team commander’ Manthani Raju alias Daya and Nuneti Venkatesh alias
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police in the Kodavatancha village of Warangal District on October 31, reports The Hindu. According to sources, the District ‘action team commander’ Manthani Raju alias Daya and Nuneti Venkatesh alias Srinath alias Naveen were killed in the encounter in the cotton fields at around 2.30 pm (IST). Daya belonged to Jangedu village of Bhupalpalli mandal (administrative Unit) and had been underground from 1994. He was carrying a head money of INR 500,000. Action team member Venkatesh alias Srinath belonged to Pedakomatipalli village in Mogullapalli mandal. He earlier worked in the Praja Prathighatana outfit and after surrendering to the Police, he subsequently joined the CPI-Maoist in 2003. The Police recovered one 9mm carbine and one sten gun from the encounter site.
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November - 2 
PTI reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and their eight suspected accomplices were arrested from Rukunpura village in the Gaya District on November 2, Police said. Acting on a tip-off, a team of the Special Task Force of the Bihar Police raided the village where th
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PTI reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and their eight suspected accomplices were arrested from Rukunpura village in the Gaya District on November 2, Police said. Acting on a tip-off, a team of the Special Task Force of the Bihar Police raided the village where the extremists were hiding, and arrested them, the Superintendent of Police S. Khopde said. Two locally-made pistols and 10 live cartridges were recovered from their possession, he added. Out of the 11 arrested, three were Maoists according to the records and were involved in several offences. The criminal records of eight others are being examined, he added.
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November - 5 
A sackful of explosives, two directional landmines, firearms and a 9 mm pistol were recovered from Sarenga forest area of Bankura District, reports The Hindu. The seizure was made when Police chased a man who was on a motorbike in the night of November 5 and he dumped the sack containing the explosi
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A sackful of explosives, two directional landmines, firearms and a 9 mm pistol were recovered from Sarenga forest area of Bankura District, reports The Hindu. The seizure was made when Police chased a man who was on a motorbike in the night of November 5 and he dumped the sack containing the explosives, they said. Police did not give any further details, saying, they were investigating the matter.
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November - 7 
PTI reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Muda Kabasi, a key suspect in the murder of a village head, was arrested by the personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) from Lachhipuram village forest in Malkangiri
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PTI reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Muda Kabasi, a key suspect in the murder of a village head, was arrested by the personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) from Lachhipuram village forest in Malkangiri District on November 7. Kabasi (35), who was suspected to be involved in the killing of the head of Binayakpur, Banda Reddy, seven months ago, confessed to having been associated with the CPI-Maoist for the past four years, District Superintendent of Police (SP) Satyabrata Bhoi said. The Police also seized some pamphlets from the extremist.
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Police recovered 600 kilograms of explosives, 10 carbines and 10,000 cartridges from a housing colony in Patna on November 8, reports Times Now. Gelatine, detonators and other kinds of explosives were also recovered. Police detained two people. Earlier on November 7, Police recovered 300 kilograms o
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Police recovered 600 kilograms of explosives, 10 carbines and 10,000 cartridges from a housing colony in Patna on November 8, reports Times Now. Gelatine, detonators and other kinds of explosives were also recovered. Police detained two people. Earlier on November 7, Police recovered 300 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, copper sulphate, potassium nitrate and several bottles of acids from Patna's Bhootnath road on a tip off from the Intelligence Bureau. It is believed that these explosives were to be supplied to the Naxalites (left wing extremists) in the neighbouring State of Jharkhand.
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November - 8 
Police unearthed a landmine and detonator, planted on the BG-Kashidihi road close to Orissa-Jharkhand border in Mayurbhanj District. The landmine was unearthed by Police after being tipped off by locals, a senior Police officer said. "About 20 kg explosives, detonators and wire used for triggering t
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Police unearthed a landmine and detonator, planted on the BG-Kashidihi road close to Orissa-Jharkhand border in Mayurbhanj District. The landmine was unearthed by Police after being tipped off by locals, a senior Police officer said. "About 20 kg explosives, detonators and wire used for triggering the blast were recovered," the officer said. The Maoists had put up posters and leaflets in the area some days ago.
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November - 10 
Police detained four people for questioning after the seizure of a huge consignment of explosives and chemicals, suspected to be meant for the Maoists, a police official said on November 10, IANS reported. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (central range), Jitendra Kumar, said that four people
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Police detained four people for questioning after the seizure of a huge consignment of explosives and chemicals, suspected to be meant for the Maoists, a police official said on November 10, IANS reported. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (central range), Jitendra Kumar, said that four people have been detained and Police are trying to trace the route of the consignment, seized on October 7 and 8 in Patna. As reported earlier Police seized 900 kilograms of explosives - 600 kilograms on November 8 and 300 kilograms on November 7 - as well as 18 bags of explosives powder on November 8 from a house in a residential locality in Bhootnath Road. Besides, 300 bottles of chemicals for preparing improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 7,221 live cartridges, 50 detonators, parts for making 14 carbines and Maoist literature were also seized. Police suspect that the consignment was for supply to Maoists in Bihar and Jharkhand.
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November - 10 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and a Policeman was seriously injured in an encounter in the forests of Tetemdagu, about 18 kilometers from Kistaram in the Dantewada District on November 10, reports PTI. The Dantewada Superintendent of Police, Amresh Kumar Mishr
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and a Policeman was seriously injured in an encounter in the forests of Tetemdagu, about 18 kilometers from Kistaram in the Dantewada District on November 10, reports PTI. The Dantewada Superintendent of Police, Amresh Kumar Mishra, told Telegraph that the encounter took place at around 9am (IST) He added, “The jawans (personnel) of District Police and special Police officers were on a regular patrol and search operation in and around the area when the rebels camping in the thickly-forested pocket opened fire. The number of rebels is not known,” adding, the Security Force (SF) personnel retaliated killing seven insurgents. The slain extremists who were in uniform were not identified yet, the officer added. Two rifles, locally-made pistols, Maoist uniforms and a large quantity of explosives and detonators were recovered from the incident site. The SF personnel were returning after a three-day anti-Maoist operation in the area, adds Indian Express.
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November - 10 
Bihar Police personnel on November 10 seized 30,000 live cartridges of .315 bore, two AK-47 rifles, four INSAS rifles and huge quantity of explosives from a house in Bokaro, Bihar Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) U. S. Dutta said. Acting on a tip-off, the State Police sought hel
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Bihar Police personnel on November 10 seized 30,000 live cartridges of .315 bore, two AK-47 rifles, four INSAS rifles and huge quantity of explosives from a house in Bokaro, Bihar Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters) U. S. Dutta said. Acting on a tip-off, the State Police sought help from the Jharkhand Police and raided a house in Sector 12 Bokaro and recovered the firearms and explosive, Dutta said.
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November - 12 
Hindustan Times reports that about 45 quintals of explosives were seized by the Special Task Force (STF) from two places in Gaya District in the morning of November 12 (today). Acting on a tip off, Police raided a shop at Kaulakhshni area and seized 29 gunny bags containing explosives, Superintenden
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Hindustan Times reports that about 45 quintals of explosives were seized by the Special Task Force (STF) from two places in Gaya District in the morning of November 12 (today). Acting on a tip off, Police raided a shop at Kaulakhshni area and seized 29 gunny bags containing explosives, Superintendent of Police (SP) S. M. Khopade said. The STF also raided a house under Delha Police station in the District and recovered 70 sacks of explosive materials, Khopde added. Each of the sacks contained 40 to 45 kilograms of explosives. The explosives were highly inflammable and forensic experts have been called in from Patna for test, the SP added.
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November - 13 
The Patna Police arrested Subodh Singh, who is wanted in connection with the recovery of a haul of explosives besides rifles and cartridges from Patna and Gaya in Bihar and Ranchi, Hazaribgah and Bokaro in Jharkhand during successive raids earlier this month. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Vi
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The Patna Police arrested Subodh Singh, who is wanted in connection with the recovery of a haul of explosives besides rifles and cartridges from Patna and Gaya in Bihar and Ranchi, Hazaribgah and Bokaro in Jharkhand during successive raids earlier this month. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Vineet Vinayak said on November 14 that Subodh, son of Rabindra Singh, and his wife were arrested from a house at Ramnagari under Rajeev Nagar Police station in the night of November 13. A pistol, 650 rounds of cartridges, SIM cards, fake driving licences, PAN and identity cards and Naxalite literature were seized from the place. Subodh later led the Police to a house in F sector under Kankerbagh Police Station from where three automatic rifles, 720 live cartridges, CDs and Maoist literature were seized. The rifles were kept in the cabinet of a book shelf, Vinayak said. Quoting neighbours, the SSP said the house had been taken on rent by one Prince alias Rakesh Ranjan for the last four years. Subodh, in collusion with Prince, used to stock the explosives, arms and ammunition there and transport the stuff as and when demanded by the Naxalites, he said. On the basis of confessions made by Subodh, Police also seized six vehicles of a travel agency owned by Prabhat Singh, a resident of road number 11 of Ashok Nagar. From Prabhat's house, Police seized another Ambassador car, which had in its boot a special cavity. 275 cartridges of different makes were recovered from that cavity, Vinayak said. Police have also seized five VIP beacon lights, nameplates of some senior officials of the income-tax department, CDs and Maoist literature from Prabhat's house. Prabhat, who used to supply vehicles to ferry Maoists and explosives to various places, the SSP said, adding that Police were on the lookout for Prince and Prabhat. Telegraph adds that Police also arrested three associates of Subodh for allegedly supplying arms to Maoists. Over 250 cartridges made in China and Pakistan was found concealed under the seat of an Ambassador car seized from Subodh’s transport agency. Some of the seizures in Patna, Gaya and Bokaro in the past week have thrown up Chinese hand-grenades that look like “peeled coconuts”. The Police said these are a “hot favourite” with the Maoists. The Maoists were also said to be “in possession” of hundreds of pistols made in China and even Pakistan, the Police added. Pistols of Pakistani make and magazines were recovered from two suspected Maoists picked up recently from Khagaria District in Bihar. Guns made in Bihar’s Munger, a centre of illegal arms factories for three decades, are also suspected to have reached Maoists.
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