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January - 4 
A land mine, packed with 100 kilograms of explosives, planted by the Maoists under a small bridge was detected by the Police in Jajpur District, reports Sify.com. 'The land mine was planted beneath a culvert,' Superintendent of Police (SP) D S Kuttey said.
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A land mine, packed with 100 kilograms of explosives, planted by the Maoists under a small bridge was detected by the Police in Jajpur District, reports Sify.com. 'The land mine was planted beneath a culvert,' Superintendent of Police (SP) D S Kuttey said.
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January - 4 
Averting a major tragedy, Police recovered 50 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in Latehar District on January 4. The IED bomb, planted beneath the road, was found near Hotwag village situated on the Ranchi-Daltonganj N
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Averting a major tragedy, Police recovered 50 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in Latehar District on January 4. The IED bomb, planted beneath the road, was found near Hotwag village situated on the Ranchi-Daltonganj National Highway during a search operation. A 500 metre-long wire connected to the IED was also found. A bomb disposal squad reached the spot to defuse the IED.
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January - 4 
Police unearthed an arms dump of the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Mailapadu mandal (administrative unit) of Srikakulam District and recovered a large quantity of explosives on January 4. Acting on an information provided by some villagers, Police carried out searches
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Police unearthed an arms dump of the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Mailapadu mandal (administrative unit) of Srikakulam District and recovered a large quantity of explosives on January 4. Acting on an information provided by some villagers, Police carried out searches in a forest in the mandal and recovered 40 grenades, eight landmines and materials used for making explosives, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sanjay Kumar Jain said.
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January - 4 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police in Erka forested area in Narayanpur District on January 4. 'The encounter began when a Police contingent surrounded a forested hideout of the Maoists. The Maoists fired several rounds at the Po
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with the Police in Erka forested area in Narayanpur District on January 4. 'The encounter began when a Police contingent surrounded a forested hideout of the Maoists. The Maoists fired several rounds at the Police team and the troopers retaliated strongly in which the two Maoists were killed. Their bodies have been recovered,'' an official at the Police headquarters said. The official added that Police recovered a few weapons and explosives of Maoists at the encounter site.
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January - 8 
An exchange of fire also took place between a group of Maoists, led by Azad of Bansadhara divisional committee and SFs near Maliguda village under Kotgarh Police Station limits in Kandhamal District, Police said. There were no reports of casualty from either side. One self-loading rifle, a Maoists k
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An exchange of fire also took place between a group of Maoists, led by Azad of Bansadhara divisional committee and SFs near Maliguda village under Kotgarh Police Station limits in Kandhamal District, Police said. There were no reports of casualty from either side. One self-loading rifle, a Maoists kitbag and explosive material were seized from the spot, though the Maoists managed to escape.
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January - 8 
SFs recovered two claymore mines weighing 50 Kilograms at Hindridih in Tamar. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ranchi, Praveen Kumar Singh said claymore mines were hidden by the Maoists to target SFs in anti-Maoists operation.
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SFs recovered two claymore mines weighing 50 Kilograms at Hindridih in Tamar. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ranchi, Praveen Kumar Singh said claymore mines were hidden by the Maoists to target SFs in anti-Maoists operation.
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January - 9 
Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including four women, were killed in an encounter with the District Voluntary Force and D-CAT, a special team of Rayagada Police in Rayagada District during the early hours of January 9. The gun-battle took place in Dabramali village i
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Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including four women, were killed in an encounter with the District Voluntary Force and D-CAT, a special team of Rayagada Police in Rayagada District during the early hours of January 9. The gun-battle took place in Dabramali village in the remote hilly region of Bhamramali under the Kashipur Police Station limits of the District. “The firing lasted for a little more than an hour. When dawn broke, we found nine bodies scattered around the camp of which one was identified as that of Ravi, the leader of Kashipur dalam (squad) of Bansadhara division. There were four women Maoists among the dead,” said Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IG, South-West Range), Soumendra Priyadarshi. All the deceased Maoists are in the age group of 20-25. The Police said about 15 Maoists were in the camp when the encounter happened. “We expect two more casualties, as there were signs of bodies being dragged away,” a senior Police Official said, adds Indian Express. Police recovered nine bodies from the encounter spot. Weapons and explosives, including three .303 rifles, two pistols and one INSAS rifle were seized.
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January - 9 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Hurlum forests in Hazaribagh District on January 9. "Three top Maoist cadres were killed in the gun battle. The bodies have been recovered and three rifles seized," a spokespers
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Hurlum forests in Hazaribagh District on January 9. "Three top Maoist cadres were killed in the gun battle. The bodies have been recovered and three rifles seized," a spokesperson of the Jharkhand Police said. The killed Maoists were identified as ‘zonal commander’ Praven Manjhi alias Phulchand, ‘sub-zonal commander’ Dharmendra Mahto alias Deo Dayal Mahto and ‘area commander’ Prasant Kumar Singh of a hit squad of Zilga zonal commander Naveen Manjhi. Three rifles, including two semi-automatic ones, more than 100 live cartridges, a torch, cell phone batteries and chargers and INR 45, 000 in cash were found with them. A gas cylinder was also seized.
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January - 10 
Jharkhand Police arrested five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a former ‘area commander’ identified as Turiya Arao, in Simdega District on January 10. Arao was associated with the CPI-Maoist in the Thethainagar area for the past three to four years, Police said.
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Jharkhand Police arrested five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a former ‘area commander’ identified as Turiya Arao, in Simdega District on January 10. Arao was associated with the CPI-Maoist in the Thethainagar area for the past three to four years, Police said. The Police are yet to identify the rest four arrested Maoists. "A huge cache of arms and ammunition has been recovered from them. One 9 mm pistol, two country-made pistols, two country-made rifles, .315 bullets, 9 mm bullets, 20 pieces of gelatin and 10 electronic detonators have also been seized from them," Superintendent of Police Anoop Birthare said.
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January - 10 
one Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed in an encounter between the Chhattisgarh Police and the cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested pocket of Bijapur District on January 11. However, the Chhattisgarh Police claimed they killed several Maoist cadres in the gun
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one Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed in an encounter between the Chhattisgarh Police and the cadres of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested pocket of Bijapur District on January 11. However, the Chhattisgarh Police claimed they killed several Maoist cadres in the gun battle. During the encounter two SPOs also received injuries while the Police arrested two Maoists after the encounter. Superintendent of Police Avinash Mohanty said, “The casualty figure of Maoists may be up to 12. We arrested two rebels as well but lost a SPO in the battle while two other SPOs received gunshots and were rushed to government hospital.” He also said some explosives were also recovered from the encounter site.
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January - 12 
A joint operation, the State Police and the Paramilitary Forces neutralised a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Kutru region of Bijapur District on January 12. "Police personnel had an encounter with the Maoists. It carried on for half an hour. But they managed to run a
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A joint operation, the State Police and the Paramilitary Forces neutralised a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Kutru region of Bijapur District on January 12. "Police personnel had an encounter with the Maoists. It carried on for half an hour. But they managed to run away. We then searched the area and recovered some item including arrows and bows," Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), B P Rajbhanu, said. He also said that the Police believe at least two to three Maoists were killed during the encounter.
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January - 13 
A self-styled ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from Nefti village under Mufassil Police Station in Aurangabad District on January 13. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place and arrested Jaggu Paswan, wanted in connection with several criminal
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A self-styled ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from Nefti village under Mufassil Police Station in Aurangabad District on January 13. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place and arrested Jaggu Paswan, wanted in connection with several criminal cases. A carbine and several rounds of ammunition were seized from him, Police said.
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January - 14 
Police also recovered three landmines planted on the roadside at Chakulia.
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Police also recovered three landmines planted on the roadside at Chakulia.
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January - 14 
Two more Maoists were arrested from Chakulia of East Singhbhum District. The Police seized 150 gelatine sticks, 100 detonators, 23 metres of fuse wire from them.
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Two more Maoists were arrested from Chakulia of East Singhbhum District. The Police seized 150 gelatine sticks, 100 detonators, 23 metres of fuse wire from them.
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January - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered cache of arms and ammunition from a Maoist hideout in Bhanupratappur village in Kanker District on January 16, reports Sify.com. "We got the information that four guns were kept somewhere in the nearby forest covered with wild grass. After getting this information sec
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered cache of arms and ammunition from a Maoist hideout in Bhanupratappur village in Kanker District on January 16, reports Sify.com. "We got the information that four guns were kept somewhere in the nearby forest covered with wild grass. After getting this information security forces along with the Border Security Forces went there immediately and recovered the arms,' Police said.
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January - 17 
Two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist were arrested from an area close to Palkot road in Gumla District on January 17. Police seized a pistol, live cartridges and other incriminating materials from the cadres.
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Two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the CPI-Maoist were arrested from an area close to Palkot road in Gumla District on January 17. Police seized a pistol, live cartridges and other incriminating materials from the cadres.
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January - 18 
Police recovered 13 mobile phones, 17 phone chargers, a knife and other incriminating materials from the jail in Garhwa District during surprise raids on January 18, said an unnamed Police official, reports Sify.com. “Senior Police Officials conducted the raid following a tip-off about mobile phones
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Police recovered 13 mobile phones, 17 phone chargers, a knife and other incriminating materials from the jail in Garhwa District during surprise raids on January 18, said an unnamed Police official, reports Sify.com. “Senior Police Officials conducted the raid following a tip-off about mobile phones and sharp weapons inside the jail. Apart from the phones, two SIM cards, a knife, a pair of scissors and a baton were also seized from inmates,” the Official told IANS. Over 800 prisoners are lodged in Garhwa jail and more than half of them are Maoists. The raid took place a day after three top ranking Maoists escaped from West Singhbhum District jail.
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January - 19 
A self-proclaimed ‘sub-zonal area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Srinath Ram was arrested in Rohtas District of Bihar on January 19. Director General of Police Neelmani told reporters in Patna that Srinath, a resident of Gamharia village under Karakat P
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A self-proclaimed ‘sub-zonal area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Srinath Ram was arrested in Rohtas District of Bihar on January 19. Director General of Police Neelmani told reporters in Patna that Srinath, a resident of Gamharia village under Karakat Police Station of the District was arrested while he was waiting to receive the 'levy' amount. Police recovered a country made pistol from his possession.
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January - 19 
Five top ranking Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the outfit, were arrested from Diwan Bigha village in Palamu District on January 19. Police said the arrested Maoists were identified as Satender Yadav alias Boss Ji, a ‘sub-zonal commander’, U
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Five top ranking Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the outfit, were arrested from Diwan Bigha village in Palamu District on January 19. Police said the arrested Maoists were identified as Satender Yadav alias Boss Ji, a ‘sub-zonal commander’, Upendra Yadav, Manoj Singh, Vaidhyanath Yadav and Sheomurat Choudhury. The arrestees were involved in various Maoist incidents. Satender, active in the District and in Aurangabad District of Bihar, was the main accused in blowing up of five primary school buildings on 18th December, 2009 in the District and attack on Security Force (SF) personnel during the Assembly polls. Police has recovered one pistol, a regular rifle, live cartridges, three mobile phones, a four-wheeler and INR 12, 760 cash from their possession.
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January - 19 
Police arrested a top ranking cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pankaj alias Chunmun alias Ram Prasad alias Toto during a combing operation in the forests of Hanumana Hills under Ahraura Police Station area of Mirzapur District in Uttar Pradesh on January 19. T
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Police arrested a top ranking cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pankaj alias Chunmun alias Ram Prasad alias Toto during a combing operation in the forests of Hanumana Hills under Ahraura Police Station area of Mirzapur District in Uttar Pradesh on January 19. The Police recovered 50 cartridges of AK-47 and 7.62mm from his possession. Pankaj, a resident of Rohtas District in Bihar, had joined the outfit 10 years back and was working with the Maoists led by the ‘area commander’, Munna Vishwakarma, Superintendent of Police, K Satyanarain said. Pankaj was involved in over 24 incidents of Maoist-related incidents in UP and Bihar, including a bomb blast at Kanhar in which two persons were killed.
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January - 22 
Security Force personnel recovered about 32 kilograms of explosives planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Repanpalli-Chhlewada village in Aheri Taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District on January 22. Dog squads and a special Police party, deplo
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Security Force personnel recovered about 32 kilograms of explosives planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Repanpalli-Chhlewada village in Aheri Taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District on January 22. Dog squads and a special Police party, deployed in the area, stumbled upon a cable line during a demining operation on the road stretch, which led to recovery of the explosives and 95 metres of wire from the area, the Police said.
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January - 23 
Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Sanju Ganju, in a raid at his house at Purnapani village, near Jhumra Hills under Mahuataad Police Station in Bokaro District. Police also recovered 250 grams of explosives, electric wires, Maoist literatures and medicines from the possession of Ganju. However
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Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Sanju Ganju, in a raid at his house at Purnapani village, near Jhumra Hills under Mahuataad Police Station in Bokaro District. Police also recovered 250 grams of explosives, electric wires, Maoist literatures and medicines from the possession of Ganju. However, Police have detained three more persons along with Ganju suspecting them Maoists, but they were later released. Ganju was wanted in two incidents of Maoist cases including setting ablaze a drilling machine in Hurdag and blasting railway track near Jageshwar Vihar in 2010.
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January - 24 
During a combing operation, a bomb disposal squad defused the explosives weighing around 50 kilograms planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Barada village, 15 kilometres from Baragada in Ganjam District on January 24. The Police also recovered three landmines
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During a combing operation, a bomb disposal squad defused the explosives weighing around 50 kilograms planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Barada village, 15 kilometres from Baragada in Ganjam District on January 24. The Police also recovered three landmines and 25 detonators from the reported site, Superintendent of Police (Ganjam) Nitinjit Singh said.
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January - 25 
A Maoist, identified as Michael Kharia, was arrested from the Mokra forest in Gumla District on January 25, reports Samaylive.com. Getting a tip-off that Kharia was in the forest, a Police team surrounded the area and arrested him. Kharia was wanted in Maoist related violence in the District. A pist
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A Maoist, identified as Michael Kharia, was arrested from the Mokra forest in Gumla District on January 25, reports Samaylive.com. Getting a tip-off that Kharia was in the forest, a Police team surrounded the area and arrested him. Kharia was wanted in Maoist related violence in the District. A pistol, nine round of bullets, Maoist literature and uniform tucked in a rucksack were recovered from him, SP, N K Singh, said.
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January - 26 
A 40 kilograms cylinder bomb, four landmines and other explosives were recovered by the SFs in Chatra District on January 27, reports IANS. The bomb was planted on the roadside to target vehicles of the SFs, while the landmines, 90 meter wire, and four detonators were found during an anti-Maoist ope
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A 40 kilograms cylinder bomb, four landmines and other explosives were recovered by the SFs in Chatra District on January 27, reports IANS. The bomb was planted on the roadside to target vehicles of the SFs, while the landmines, 90 meter wire, and four detonators were found during an anti-Maoist operation of the State Police and CRPF in Kothari forest under Lawalong Police Station.
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January - 27 
A village sarpanch (president/ head of gram panchayat, the village level local self-government institution), identified as Srikant Samant, of Chandiposh in Sundergarh District was arrested for supplying explosives to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on January 27. Samant was arrested aft
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A village sarpanch (president/ head of gram panchayat, the village level local self-government institution), identified as Srikant Samant, of Chandiposh in Sundergarh District was arrested for supplying explosives to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on January 27. Samant was arrested after Police recovered a huge catch of explosives including gelatine sticks, detonators and fuse wires from Chandiposh panchayat building, Superintendent of Police Diptesh Patnaik told IANS.
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January - 28 
Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Luhur forest in Latehar District in the early hours of January 28. “Nine bodies of the Maoists were recovered after the encounter at Luhur forest under Barwadih Police Station,”
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Nine cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Luhur forest in Latehar District in the early hours of January 28. “Nine bodies of the Maoists were recovered after the encounter at Luhur forest under Barwadih Police Station,” Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Kuldweep Diwedi told PTI over phone. SFs comprising Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police have also recovered arms and ammunition from the incident site, the SP added.
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January - 29 
The Policemen and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel came across a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation in Krupani reserve forest under Bandugaon Police Station area in Sundargarh District on January 29. The Maoists opened fire at the Securit
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The Policemen and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel came across a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation in Krupani reserve forest under Bandugaon Police Station area in Sundargarh District on January 29. The Maoists opened fire at the Security men on seeing them and engaged in a gun battle. One CRPF trooper sustained minor injuries during the encounter. One Maoist, identified as Arjun Sahoo of Gumla District in Jharkhand was arrested while the others managed to flee. Sahoo was involved in Maoist activities since the last five years. Later, the Police neutralised the Maoist camp located on Odisha-Jharkhand border and recovered one carbine, one 303 rifle, two 315 rifles, two double barrel guns, one 9mm pistol, two country-made pistols, 160 rounds of ammunition, five mobile phones, five kit bags, INR 5, 000 in cash, Maoist literature and one diary containing information about the Maoist movement from the encounter site. This is for the first time that Maoist presence has been found in Bandugaon Police limits. "We will interrogate the arrested cadre and cross check many things, particularly names figuring in the diary," Sundargarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Deepak Kumar said.
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January - 30 
Acting on a tip-off that nine Maoist cadres were taking shelter at a house in Lengwa village under Hunterganj Police Station limits in Chatra District, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police Force (DPF) personnel launched search operations and arrested one cadre, identified
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Acting on a tip-off that nine Maoist cadres were taking shelter at a house in Lengwa village under Hunterganj Police Station limits in Chatra District, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police Force (DPF) personnel launched search operations and arrested one cadre, identified as Ravindra Yadav, on January 30, reports DNA. Yadav was wanted in several Maoist-related cases.However, the remaining eight Maoists managed to escape, Police said. A total of two rifles, about 100 bullets, Maoist literature and land lease documents were recovered from the place, Police said.
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January - 30 
Suman alias Triveni (33) an ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from Daltanganj railway station of Palamau District on January 30. Three carbines, one automatic pistol, one revolver and 21 cartridges were recovered from him, the Police said.
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Suman alias Triveni (33) an ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from Daltanganj railway station of Palamau District on January 30. Three carbines, one automatic pistol, one revolver and 21 cartridges were recovered from him, the Police said.
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January - 30 
Two top cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Special Operation Group (SOG) and the District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel during a combing operation at Techguda forest under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on January 30. Superintende
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Two top cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Special Operation Group (SOG) and the District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel during a combing operation at Techguda forest under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on January 30. Superintendent of Police (SP) Anirudha Singh said the duo, identified as Linga Madkami (35) of Techguda colony and Dula Madhi (25) of Kanaguda village under Kalimela Police Station area, belonged to Kalimela Dalam (squad) unit of the outfit and were allegedly involved in several acts of violence and blasts in the District. “The Police also recovered a gun and a directional mine from their possession,” the SP said.
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February - 2 
IBNLive reports that the Security Forces recovered three landmines during a combing operationat Purnapani village in Bokaro District on February 2. Each landmine weighed 50-kilograms and was planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres with an aim to target the Police during an
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IBNLive reports that the Security Forces recovered three landmines during a combing operationat Purnapani village in Bokaro District on February 2. Each landmine weighed 50-kilograms and was planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres with an aim to target the Police during anti-naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operation, Superintendent of Police, S K Singh, said.
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February - 2 
Acting on a tip-off, the Police arrested three Maoist action squad members, identified as Siddhartha Pal, Gooden Soren and Srinath Murmu from the Namagacharia forest in Bankura District on February 2. “They were holding a secret meeting. We have seized lot of explosives from the three,” Bankura Supe
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Acting on a tip-off, the Police arrested three Maoist action squad members, identified as Siddhartha Pal, Gooden Soren and Srinath Murmu from the Namagacharia forest in Bankura District on February 2. “They were holding a secret meeting. We have seized lot of explosives from the three,” Bankura Superintendent of Police Pranav Kumar told IANS over phone. Pal was a member of the Ranibandh squadand the other two were members of the Binpur squad of the Maoists.
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February - 3 
PTI reports that two live hand-grenades, 23 used cartridges, fatigues and other materials used to trigger explosions along with three bags of Naxal (Left-Wing Extremist) literature, were seized in the Lanji tehsil (revenue division) in Balaghat District on February 3, Police said. The Naxals had bur
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PTI reports that two live hand-grenades, 23 used cartridges, fatigues and other materials used to trigger explosions along with three bags of Naxal (Left-Wing Extremist) literature, were seized in the Lanji tehsil (revenue division) in Balaghat District on February 3, Police said. The Naxals had buried the materials in some places at the villages of Chouriya, Pithkona, Chilkona and Bhaya in Lanji tehsil. Lanji is close to Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.
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February - 3 
The Hindu reports that the Jharkhand Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre suspected to be involved in the blowing up of a school on January 26 was arrested from Chacharia village in Palamau District on February 3.Getting a tip-off that the Maoist, Ram Bali Mehra, was
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The Hindu reports that the Jharkhand Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre suspected to be involved in the blowing up of a school on January 26 was arrested from Chacharia village in Palamau District on February 3.Getting a tip-off that the Maoist, Ram Bali Mehra, was hiding at a place in the village under Bishrampur Police Station, a Police team raided the place and arrested him, the Deputy Superintendent of Police, (DSP) Girish Pandey, said in Medininagar.A loaded pistol was recovered from him, the DSP said.
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February - 6 
Ranchi Police arrested four cadres of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI), including ‘sub-zonal commander’ Manna Yadav from Aara jungles of Chanho block in Ranchi District on February 6, reports Times of India. PLFI is a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist. The Police recovered one locally-m
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Ranchi Police arrested four cadres of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI), including ‘sub-zonal commander’ Manna Yadav from Aara jungles of Chanho block in Ranchi District on February 6, reports Times of India. PLFI is a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist. The Police recovered one locally-made rifle, pistol, five bullets and four mobile handsets from the arrested extremists. The three other arrested extremists are Jamuna Yadav aka Chotu, Sunil Thakur and Sideshwar Mishra aka Sidhi Pandit.
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February - 7 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ Samir Thalko was shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces inside Chandiposh forest area in Sundergarh District on February 7, reports The Hindu. Thalko was involved in the killing of Ajit Bardhan, Sub-inspector of Koida Police Station, i
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ Samir Thalko was shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces inside Chandiposh forest area in Sundergarh District on February 7, reports The Hindu. Thalko was involved in the killing of Ajit Bardhan, Sub-inspector of Koida Police Station, in 2009. A 9-mm pistol and 30 rounds of live cartridges were found from his possession, the Police said.
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February - 8 
Police recovered two half-made landmines following a raid at Jhumra Hill under Gomia Block in Bokaro District. This is for the first time when the Police recovered fire extinguishers, which Maoists use in making landmines by filling explosives inside it.
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Police recovered two half-made landmines following a raid at Jhumra Hill under Gomia Block in Bokaro District. This is for the first time when the Police recovered fire extinguishers, which Maoists use in making landmines by filling explosives inside it.
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February - 8 
Police seized 55 bags of ammonium nitrate, used in making improvised explosive devices (IED), from a transport company at Jalan Road of Upper Bazaar and a mining firm at Chutupalu in Ramgarh District. Police suspect the substance is used by Maoists.
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Police seized 55 bags of ammonium nitrate, used in making improvised explosive devices (IED), from a transport company at Jalan Road of Upper Bazaar and a mining firm at Chutupalu in Ramgarh District. Police suspect the substance is used by Maoists.
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February - 10 
Four Maoists, involved in several cases of crime, were arrested and a huge cache of arms and explosives seized in Keonjhar District on February 10, according to the Police. Three Maoists were arrested during combing by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and State Policemen from Chutung fo
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Four Maoists, involved in several cases of crime, were arrested and a huge cache of arms and explosives seized in Keonjhar District on February 10, according to the Police. Three Maoists were arrested during combing by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and State Policemen from Chutung forest near Rebana-Palaspal area, while another was arrested from a jungle in Telkoi area. Six detonators, two gelatine sticks, batteries and wires, a locally-made rifle, some ammunition and volumes of Maoist literature like leaflets, books and posters were seized from the them.
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February - 10 
Three Left Wing Extremists (LWE) of Jharkhand Sangharsh Janmukti Morcha (JSJM), a splinter group of CPI-Maoist were arrested from Mandru village under Oremanjhi Police Station in Ranchi District on February 10, reports Times of India. The arrestees were, identified as Naresh Mahato, Naresh Karmali a
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Three Left Wing Extremists (LWE) of Jharkhand Sangharsh Janmukti Morcha (JSJM), a splinter group of CPI-Maoist were arrested from Mandru village under Oremanjhi Police Station in Ranchi District on February 10, reports Times of India. The arrestees were, identified as Naresh Mahato, Naresh Karmali and Basant Karmali. The Police also recovered two country made rifles, two country made pistols and 10 live bullets from their possession. All the three hail from Basal village under Ramgarh Police Station and had demanded extortion money from a contractor engaged in building of ring road near Pithoria and a firm MG Construction. Police also recovered some Maoist literature and hand written pamphlets of extortion and threats to contractors. On the basis of recent extortion threats given by the outfits to the contractors and firms engaged in road construction, Police tracked down the extremists.
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February - 10 
Times of India reports that a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sankhu alias Biju, 'chief' of Dandakaranya area and member of Pipragarh dalam (squad) was arrested during a joint operations by a team of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Force and Special Po
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Times of India reports that a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sankhu alias Biju, 'chief' of Dandakaranya area and member of Pipragarh dalam (squad) was arrested during a joint operations by a team of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Force and Special Police Officers (SPOs) from Jamree village in Rajnandgaon District on February 10. Four kilograms of high-intensity explosives, a gun and some Maoist literature was recovered from him, the sources said.
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February - 11 
The Hindu reports that at least three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces in Sundargarh District on February 11. The exchange of fire took place during a joint combing operation by the Central
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The Hindu reports that at least three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces in Sundargarh District on February 11. The exchange of fire took place during a joint combing operation by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and District Voluntary Force (DVF), a specialised force of Armed Police Reserve trained in anti-Maoist warfare, in the Saranda forest under Bisra Police Station limit, bordering Jharkhand, CRPF sources said. Bodies of three Maoists were recovered after the gun battle, they said, adding one of the deceased was identified as Mohammad Musleem, ‘area commander’ of Maoists in Digha and Jareikela areas in Jharkhand. Musleem has at least 40 cases lodged against him for murder and attack on Government establishments in the District and East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. One of the other two killed Maoists was a Nepali while the identity of the third could not be established. An American rifle, a 9-mm pistol, large quantity of cartridges and volumes of Maoist literature, including leaflets and posters, were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 12 
According to Orissadiary.com report, Odisha Police arrested three cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation by the Special Operations Groups (SOG) troopers from Jareikela area in Jharkhand on February 12. The arrestees are identified as Aditya, Ajaya and F
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According to Orissadiary.com report, Odisha Police arrested three cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation by the Special Operations Groups (SOG) troopers from Jareikela area in Jharkhand on February 12. The arrestees are identified as Aditya, Ajaya and Fingraj. The Police recovered explosives of huge quantity and Maoists leaflets from them.
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February - 12 
Sify.com reports that during a search operation in Kanker District, Chhattisgarh Police arrested two female cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near a forest area in the evening of February 12. The Police recovered one loaded gun and some explosives from them. The Police are
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Sify.com reports that during a search operation in Kanker District, Chhattisgarh Police arrested two female cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near a forest area in the evening of February 12. The Police recovered one loaded gun and some explosives from them. The Police are trying to establish the identities of the arrested women, Sub-Divisional Officer Anil Soni said.
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February - 12 
West Bengal Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the house of Maoist leaders Najim Sekh and Atar Sekh from Bindugram village in Burdwan District on February 12. "We recovered a U.S. made 9 mm pistol, one sten carbine gun, two magazines, and 35 rounds of cartridges. No arrests have be
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West Bengal Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the house of Maoist leaders Najim Sekh and Atar Sekh from Bindugram village in Burdwan District on February 12. "We recovered a U.S. made 9 mm pistol, one sten carbine gun, two magazines, and 35 rounds of cartridges. No arrests have been made till now," said Tirthendu Ganguly, the Officer in Charge of Mongalkote Police Station.
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February - 13 
Times of India reports that atop ranking cadreof the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified asBibhishan Pandit, resident of Gogladih village under the Kharagpur police station in Munger District, suspected to be involved in the landmine blast that killed the then Munger Superintend
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Times of India reports that atop ranking cadreof the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified asBibhishan Pandit, resident of Gogladih village under the Kharagpur police station in Munger District, suspected to be involved in the landmine blast that killed the then Munger Superintendent of Police (SP) K C Surendra Babu,his bodyguard and four other Policemen in January, 2005,was arrested by the Police from Teliakumri panchayat(village level local self-government institution)locality under Belhar Police Station in Banka Districton February 13. SP Shyam Kumar said, Panditwas a top ranking Maoist and had been involved in several Maoist-related incidents in the past including loot of arms from Kajra railway station. SP Kumar, while referring to the confession made by Pandit, said the Maoists were in the process of setting up a 1,000-strong squad to carry out the attack on Belhar Police Station. Police recovered 50kilograms of explosives, country-made weapons, live cartridges besides Maoist pamphlets and literature from Pandit.
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February - 14 
A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jharkhand Armed Force (JAP) and District Police busted a Maoist camp in a forest near Baltharwa on Jhumra Hill in Gomia in Bokaro District and recovered an IED and other explosive materials. They also destroyed a firing range set up by the Maoists
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A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jharkhand Armed Force (JAP) and District Police busted a Maoist camp in a forest near Baltharwa on Jhumra Hill in Gomia in Bokaro District and recovered an IED and other explosive materials. They also destroyed a firing range set up by the Maoists at the spot.
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February - 15 
Another Maoist, identified as Chinmoy Murmu, was arrested from Taldangra area of Bankura District. “Acting on specific information about some senior Maoist leaders assembled in Taldangra area, we conducted a raid and arrested Chinmoy. A firearm, ammunition and Maoist documents were recovered from hi
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Another Maoist, identified as Chinmoy Murmu, was arrested from Taldangra area of Bankura District. “Acting on specific information about some senior Maoist leaders assembled in Taldangra area, we conducted a raid and arrested Chinmoy. A firearm, ammunition and Maoist documents were recovered from him,” Bankura SP Pranav Kumar told IANS. Chinmoy was an active member of Maoist squad run by Ranjit Pal in Ayodhya Hills in Purulia District. He then shifted to Lalgarh to assist senior leaders. Recently, Chinmoy was assigned to strengthen the outfit’s base in Taldangra area.
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February - 16 
A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and Odisha Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel, during their joint patrolling recovered and defused three landmines from two places along the Odisha-Jharkhand border, about 25 kilometers from Rourkela in Sundargarh District. Two landmines we
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A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and Odisha Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel, during their joint patrolling recovered and defused three landmines from two places along the Odisha-Jharkhand border, about 25 kilometers from Rourkela in Sundargarh District. Two landmines weighing about 10 kilograms each were recovered at a place between Raidihi and Nuagaon, while another landmine of about 25 kilograms was recovered between Mahuapada and Nuagaon road.
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February - 16 
Times of India reports that joint forces recovered a pistol from a panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) office at the Belatikri village of Jhargram area in West Midnapore District on February 15. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) C. Murugan said he visited the panchayat office with
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Times of India reports that joint forces recovered a pistol from a panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) office at the Belatikri village of Jhargram area in West Midnapore District on February 15. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) C. Murugan said he visited the panchayat office with the joint forces after he came to know that the census work was disrupted at that area due to the trouble created by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres. Police said the office was empty and during a search they found the 9-mm pistol wrapped in a blanket. Police, however, are yet to confirm who had left the arms. "We have learnt that some outsiders have been staying at the panchayat office," said an unnamed Police official.
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February - 17 
DNA reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Bhim Baske and Ganesh Murmu were arrested after a gunfight at Bera and Baghghora by the Police in West Midnapore District on February 17. "Seeing the Forces approaching their hideout, the Maoists opened fire. The
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DNA reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Bhim Baske and Ganesh Murmu were arrested after a gunfight at Bera and Baghghora by the Police in West Midnapore District on February 17. "Seeing the Forces approaching their hideout, the Maoists opened fire. The gun battle continued for a few hours. None of the Security personnel were injured," Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kumar Verma said. "We have been able to recover a cache of arms including one INSAS rifle and two magazines looted from Silda camp on February 15, 2010; one SLR looted from the EFR patrol party at Gidhni on November 27, 2009 and one .303 rifle with magazine looted from Sankrail Police Station on October 20, 2009," Verma said. "With this recovery we have been able recover 26 of the 70 weapons snatched from the Police by the Maoists," Verma added. The Police also recovered one 9-mm pistol, one single barrel rifle, seven kilograms explosives, 5 socket landmines, 8 detonators, 4 flash guns, one camera, a number plate of a vehicle, camouflage dress, women's garments, torch, cell phones, besides materials for making explosives, medicines and one notebook with detailed training module was recovered from the spot, Verma said
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February - 17 
Sentinel reports that three top Assam-based Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, who were arrested by Orissa Police on February 12 from Saranda forest, were on February 17 taken on transit remand by the Assam Police for further interrogation. Police sources said that a team of Assam
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Sentinel reports that three top Assam-based Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, who were arrested by Orissa Police on February 12 from Saranda forest, were on February 17 taken on transit remand by the Assam Police for further interrogation. Police sources said that a team of Assam Police and Intelligence Bureau visited Rourkela in Orissa and found some vital clues linking their activities with the United Liberation Front of Assom (ULFA). Rourkela Police had arrested Aditya Borah and two of his aides – Trithraj Orang and Asik Sabar alias Ajaya – besides seizing arms, explosives and Maoist literatures. During interrogation by local Police, the Maoists revealed that they were here to meet the Maoist leader Koteshwar Rao alias Kisanji on the direction of their Assam-based leader Dipak Ray.
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February - 17 
Times of India reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Gopal Sharma alias Punitji and Deepak Sharma alias Deepu, were arrested by the Masaurhi Police in Patna District on February 17. Both of them are native of Moka village under Masaurhi subdivision in Pa
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Times of India reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Gopal Sharma alias Punitji and Deepak Sharma alias Deepu, were arrested by the Masaurhi Police in Patna District on February 17. Both of them are native of Moka village under Masaurhi subdivision in Patna District. Police recovered two pistols besides two cartridges from their possession.
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February - 18 
The Hindu reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the house of Pushpapal, a former village sarpanch (President of village level local self-Government institution) in Saran District late in the night of February 18. Over 50 armed Maoist cadres raided the house of
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The Hindu reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the house of Pushpapal, a former village sarpanch (President of village level local self-Government institution) in Saran District late in the night of February 18. Over 50 armed Maoist cadres raided the house of Pushpapal at Chitwan village and triggered the blast, Superintendent of Police A.K. Satyarthy said. Nobody was present inside the house at the time. The police recovered three landmines from near the house, Satyarthy added.
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February - 18 
The Maoist made an unsuccessful attempt to blow up the middle school building at Tilaiya Khurd village under the Barachatti Police Station area of the District. The Maoists planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to blow up the school building, but the device did not explode.
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The Maoist made an unsuccessful attempt to blow up the middle school building at Tilaiya Khurd village under the Barachatti Police Station area of the District. The Maoists planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to blow up the school building, but the device did not explode.
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February - 19 
Two firearms, 20 rounds of cartridges and explosives were recovered from the house of Rajesh Mahato, a Jharkhand party activist in Hansda in Jhargram sub-division. "Acting on specific inputs, we raided Mahato's house and recovered the arms and ammunition," said Kumar.
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Two firearms, 20 rounds of cartridges and explosives were recovered from the house of Rajesh Mahato, a Jharkhand party activist in Hansda in Jhargram sub-division. "Acting on specific inputs, we raided Mahato's house and recovered the arms and ammunition," said Kumar.
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February - 20 
According to PTI, a Police patrol party neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and arrested two Maoist cadres after an encounter with the Maoists in Bhejji area of Dantewada District on February 20. Police recovered two detonators, 500-gm of explosives, a gun, a motorcycle a
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According to PTI, a Police patrol party neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and arrested two Maoist cadres after an encounter with the Maoists in Bhejji area of Dantewada District on February 20. Police recovered two detonators, 500-gm of explosives, a gun, a motorcycle and Maoist literature from the camp, Additional Superintendent of Police D K Maravi said.
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February - 24 
Times of India reports that two Nepali nationals suspected of supplying explosives to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with a cache of detonators and gelatine sticks in Bahraich District on February 24. Bahraich Superintendent of Police (SP) Shailendra Pati
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Times of India reports that two Nepali nationals suspected of supplying explosives to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with a cache of detonators and gelatine sticks in Bahraich District on February 24. Bahraich Superintendent of Police (SP) Shailendra Pati Tripathi said that the duo, identified as Deepak Bahadur and Udan Bhuda, were arrested near the Indo-Nepal border in Rupaidiha check post. The SP said, "Around 850 detonators and over 1,400 gelatine rods have been seized from the possession of the duo, who could have links with Maoists.''
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February - 26 
Hindustan Times reports that suspected cadres of the People’s Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA), military wing of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), attacked two construction companies after the firms failed to pay levy demanded by the PLGA cadres in Bhabua city of Kaimur District on Fe
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Hindustan Times reports that suspected cadres of the People’s Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA), military wing of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), attacked two construction companies after the firms failed to pay levy demanded by the PLGA cadres in Bhabua city of Kaimur District on February 26. The 60-member squad of PLGA cadres attacked the construction of a siphon-bridge of Durgawati Reservoir Project on Hundari hills, assaulted workers and forced them to stop work until the contractor paid them 10 percent of the cost of the work. Later, in the night the cadres again attacked the camp of the road construction company and set ablaze machines worth INR 5 million, Police said. “The Maoists had planted landmines on the approach roads making the operation difficult,” Shahabad Deputy Inspector General of Police Sushil Khopde said.
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February - 26 
Times of India reports that six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reportedly killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter that lasted over five hours in Majidih village in Banka District on February 26. According to Police sources, around 12 heavily armed Maoists
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Times of India reports that six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reportedly killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter that lasted over five hours in Majidih village in Banka District on February 26. According to Police sources, around 12 heavily armed Maoists, who were holed up in a house in the village, opened fire on Special Task Force (STF) troopers after being asked to surrender. The SFs retaliated by killing six of the Maoists, Director General of Police Neelmani said. Neelmani said two self-loading rifles, another rifle, four magazines and 210 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the hideout. Three of the Maoists were in Police uniform, he said. From the six bodies, the Police identified one of the Maoists as Golu, a self-styled ‘area commander’ in the Banka region, wanted in several cases of violence. He was considered a terror in eastern Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, the Police said. The other five are yet to be identified by the Police. However, the Police arrested one Maoist cadre identified as Deven Tudu, a resident of Kaithavaran, which is close to Majidih village, about 250km from Patna, adds Telegraph.
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February - 28 
IBNLive reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the Police from Patnbigha village in Islampur Police Station of Nalanda District on February 28. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place and arrested the three Maoists, including a ‘zonal commander
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IBNLive reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the Police from Patnbigha village in Islampur Police Station of Nalanda District on February 28. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place and arrested the three Maoists, including a ‘zonal commander’ of the Maoists Arvind Ji alias Verma Ji, besides top cadre Srikant Paswan alias Naga Paswan and Narsingh Yadav. Two rifles and one SLR looted from the Police and 16 live cartridges and INR 7200 in cash were also recovered from them, sources said. They were wanted in connection with several criminal cases.
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March - 2 
Sify.com reports that five persons were arrested and nearly 425 kilograms of gelatine was recovered in Birbhum District on March 2. The Police said that they were investigating whether the explosive material was meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). “Acting on specific inputs,
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Sify.com reports that five persons were arrested and nearly 425 kilograms of gelatine was recovered in Birbhum District on March 2. The Police said that they were investigating whether the explosive material was meant for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). “Acting on specific inputs, we conducted raids along Dubrajpur-Pandaveswar road in Dubrajpur area and recovered 17 packets of gelatine gel from a Bankura bound vehicle. Five persons travelling in the vehicle were arrested,” said Birbhum Superintendent of Police Nishat Parvez. “Two were from Jamuria in Burdwan, two from Rampurhat in Birbhum and one from Bankura. We are interrogating to know the source and receivers of such a huge quantity of gelatine gel,” Parvez told IANS over phone. The consignment might be meant for the Maoists who are active in Bankura District, Police said.
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March - 5 
Palamu Superintendent of Police (SP), Anoop T Mathew has claimed to have recovered a looted Police rifle of .303 bore and Maoist literature following a 40-minute joint Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Maoist encounter at Jitamatee on the border of Pandu and Hussainabad in P
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Palamu Superintendent of Police (SP), Anoop T Mathew has claimed to have recovered a looted Police rifle of .303 bore and Maoist literature following a 40-minute joint Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Maoist encounter at Jitamatee on the border of Pandu and Hussainabad in Palamu District, reports Times of India. However, there was no casualty, said Mathew, although the Police fired 40 rounds. About 30 Maoists, including women, led by ‘sub-zonal commander’ Govind were at Jitamatee when the encounter took place. The Security Force was led by additional SP Ronald.
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March - 5 
Sify.com reports that Satrughan Biswal alias Mangu alias Mohan, the second-in-command in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) of the Odisha State Committee, was arrested by the Police from near the railway station in Bargarh District on March 5. Biswal, a resident of Ersama area in Jagatsing
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Sify.com reports that Satrughan Biswal alias Mangu alias Mohan, the second-in-command in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) of the Odisha State Committee, was arrested by the Police from near the railway station in Bargarh District on March 5. Biswal, a resident of Ersama area in Jagatsinghpur District, was operating in three Districts of Bargarh, Nuapada and Bolangir, Superintendent of Police (SP) Soorya Thankappan said. One country-made 9 mm pistol, six rounds of ammunition, a mobile phone, cash amounting to INR 54, 550, a letter to Maoist leaders and various Maoist-related documents were recovered from him, SP Thankappan said. Biswal, actively associated with Maoist activities since 2006, is considered as next to Sabyasachi Panda in the Maoist rank and file in the State, adds PTI.
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March - 5 
the Police arrested a Maoist ‘commander’, wanted in several incidents of crime, from Goralia hilly area in Rohtas District, reports Hindustan Times. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the area and arrested Brishketu Kumar alias Bishnu Singh, Superintendent of Police (SP) Manu Maharaj said. A rif
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the Police arrested a Maoist ‘commander’, wanted in several incidents of crime, from Goralia hilly area in Rohtas District, reports Hindustan Times. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the area and arrested Brishketu Kumar alias Bishnu Singh, Superintendent of Police (SP) Manu Maharaj said. A rifle looted earlier from the Police and 12 rounds of ammunition were recovered from him. Bishnu Singh is one of the founder members of the Maoists outfit in South Bihar and is active in the area since early 80s. He was mastermind of almost all major incidents in the region, the Police said.
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March - 5 
three persons were arrested and about 2,000 kilograms of explosives and detonators were recovered by the Aurangabad Police from two vans in an area falling under Madanpur block in Aurangabad District on March 5, reports Times of India. Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said the explosives we
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three persons were arrested and about 2,000 kilograms of explosives and detonators were recovered by the Aurangabad Police from two vans in an area falling under Madanpur block in Aurangabad District on March 5, reports Times of India. Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said the explosives were on way to Rafiganj from Allahabad. He suspected that the consignment could have been diverted for illegal mining in Jharkhand or meant to be supplied to Maoists. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (Magadha range) has been asked to probe the matter, he added. Neelmani said three occupants of the vans have been arrested in this connection as they were not carrying any valid document.
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March - 7 
IBNLive reports that an encounter took place between a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and a Special Police Team in Khammam District on March 7. The encounter, lasting about ten minutes, took place at about 1100 hrs in a forest near Mallampeta village in Chintur mandal (
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IBNLive reports that an encounter took place between a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and a Special Police Team in Khammam District on March 7. The encounter, lasting about ten minutes, took place at about 1100 hrs in a forest near Mallampeta village in Chintur mandal (administrative division), when the Police were on a combing operation. Nobody was injured, the Police added. "The Maoists fired upon the Police, hiding behind the bushes, from Chhattisgarh territory. However, when our personnel retaliated, the Maoists ran away in to the deep forest," a senior Police Officer said, adding that the Police have recovered a Short barrelled rifle (SBLR) gun from the spot.
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March - 7 
the District Special Party Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) unearthed nine claymore mines at Siribala village near RV Nagar of GK Veedhi mandal in the District on March 7.
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the District Special Party Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) unearthed nine claymore mines at Siribala village near RV Nagar of GK Veedhi mandal in the District on March 7.
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March - 7 
Times of India reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists at Panchrukhiya hill in Aurangabad District in the wee hours on March 7. The encounter, began on the intervening night of March 6 – 7, and
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Times of India reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists at Panchrukhiya hill in Aurangabad District in the wee hours on March 7. The encounter, began on the intervening night of March 6 – 7, and lasted about six hours. The SFs neutralised a Maoist training camp atop the hill located in Madanpur Block of the District. The dead Maoist has been identified as one Karu Singh Bhokta of Petawar village under the Banke Bazar Police Station under Lutwa Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) of the District. The SFs recovered some explosive materials, two petrol bombs, battery chargers, Maoist literatures, cooked food and utensils from the site. The SFs also neutralised two bunkers at the site, Additional Director General (Headquarters) ADG (HQs) Rajvardhan Sharma said. Six persons, including five women of Lutwa panchayat, were detained by the Police in this connection. The women were later released after interrogation while one was arrested, Sharma said.
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March - 8 
Times of India reports that nine armed cadres of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), were arrested by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Moshina village in West Midnapore District on March 8. Inspector General of Police (IGP), CRPF (operations), T B Rao, said acting on a tip-off
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Times of India reports that nine armed cadres of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), were arrested by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Moshina village in West Midnapore District on March 8. Inspector General of Police (IGP), CRPF (operations), T B Rao, said acting on a tip-off, CRPF's 50th battalion troopers raided a hideout in Moshina village three kilometres from Pirakata. "The information related to the presence of some armed miscreants hiding there with a huge stockpile of arms," Rao said. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered by the CRPF troopers.
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March - 8 
Times of India reports that the Police have recovered 50 bags of ammonium nitrate along with a vehicle at Demotand under Hazaribagh Sadar Police Station in Hazaribag District on March 8. Binod Kumar Singh, the officer-in-charge of Hazaribagh Sadar Police Station, said that acting on a tip-off that h
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Times of India reports that the Police have recovered 50 bags of ammonium nitrate along with a vehicle at Demotand under Hazaribagh Sadar Police Station in Hazaribag District on March 8. Binod Kumar Singh, the officer-in-charge of Hazaribagh Sadar Police Station, said that acting on a tip-off that huge quantity of explosives was dispatched by one Mukesh Modi, the Police tried to stop the vehicle for checking. But the driver broke the Police barrier and sped away with the vehicle. "We chased the vehicle and ultimately succeeded in overpowering the driver at Demotand, about 10 kilometres away from Hazaribagh town," Singh said. On interrogation, driver Md Irfan told the Police that they were asked to hand over the explosives to a person in Gumla.
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March - 10 
acting on the inputs provided by the arrested five Maoists in course of interrogation, the STF team raided Dulhar village in neighbouring Munger District and neutralised a mini-gun factory. The STF arrested three more persons, including Subodh Rai, from the spot, the sources said. The identity of th
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acting on the inputs provided by the arrested five Maoists in course of interrogation, the STF team raided Dulhar village in neighbouring Munger District and neutralised a mini-gun factory. The STF arrested three more persons, including Subodh Rai, from the spot, the sources said. The identity of the other two is yet to be ascertained. Two pistols, several semi-finished weapons, gun - manufacturing equipment and a machine were also recovered during the operation.
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March - 10 
IBNLive reports that five top ranking cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar Police from near an over bridge at Sultanganj in Bhagalpur District on March 10. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place near the over bridge and
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IBNLive reports that five top ranking cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar Police from near an over bridge at Sultanganj in Bhagalpur District on March 10. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a place near the over bridge and arrested the CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sriram Yadav, Vijay Yadav, Vishal Kumar, Chandan Kumar and Vilas Kumar, wanted in connection with several operations carried out by the outfit in the State. The STF personnel recovered two pistols, one motorcycle, one jeep, 25 rounds of SLR ammunition, besides some live cartridges from them, sources added.
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March - 10 
Sify.com reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ganesh Ganju, involved in over 13 crimes was arrested from Paras forested area at Bundu in Ranchi District on March 10. The Police recovered 320 explosive boosters, 12 gelatine bombs and other explosives from h
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Sify.com reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ganesh Ganju, involved in over 13 crimes was arrested from Paras forested area at Bundu in Ranchi District on March 10. The Police recovered 320 explosive boosters, 12 gelatine bombs and other explosives from his possession.
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March - 10 
The Hindu reports that Sashadhar Mahato alias Kiran, a top ranking cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), is suspected to have been killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Jhargram region of West Midnapore District on March 10. According to the District Polic
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The Hindu reports that Sashadhar Mahato alias Kiran, a top ranking cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), is suspected to have been killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Jhargram region of West Midnapore District on March 10. According to the District Police, SFs raided a Maoist hideout in Chandsora village, near Kushaboni forest, after receiving a tip-off about Mahato having been camping there with a group of Maoists. “As the security personnel were trying to cordon off the hideout, the Maoists became alert and opened fire on us. The forces retaliated, leading to an encounter that lasted about an hour before the Maoists fled from the area,” Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mukesh Kumar, told The Hindu from the encounter site. "Top-ranking Maoist leader Sashadhar Mahato has been killed in an encounter and one AK 47 rifle has been recovered from him at Binpur under Jhargram Police Station," Inspector General (IG) (CRPF), T B Rao told PTI. Rao said one more person has been arrested, but his identity is not yet known and that the encounter and search operation is still going on.
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March - 11 
Times of India reports that a combined team of local quick response team, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Bundu's Special Operations Group (SOG) led by Superintendent of Police (SP) Aseem Vikrant Minz neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker at Putrar village near Bh
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Times of India reports that a combined team of local quick response team, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Bundu's Special Operations Group (SOG) led by Superintendent of Police (SP) Aseem Vikrant Minz neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker at Putrar village near Bhudu-Pahad under Peshrar Police picket in Lohardaga District on March 11. The team also recovered 18 bundles of highly explosive codex wire (around 7000m) hidden in a in a 500-litre overhead tank in the bunker during the ‘Operation Basant', as christened by the Police. The SP said the Police are investigating the possibilities of more hidden stocks of arms and ammunition of the Maoists. "The codex (V cord 10 gram detonating fuse) is made of Andhra Explosive Company in Andhra Pradesh and the manufacturing date mentioned is August 2010. The Police will find out how it reached to Maoists," said the SP.
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March - 12 
The Hindu reports that a school student was killed during an encounter between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist at Bara village in Palamu District on March 12. A group of Maoists, on
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The Hindu reports that a school student was killed during an encounter between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist at Bara village in Palamu District on March 12. A group of Maoists, on getting information that a TPC squad had taken shelter in the village, attacked them. During the encounter a stray bullet hit Ajay Yadav (9), a class IV student, who was standing at the doorsteps of his house and he died on the spot, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Laxman Prasad Singh, said. A rifle was also recovered from the spot, Singh added.
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March - 12 
Times of India reports that the GRP arrested three persons identified as Mantu Chowdhury, Manoj Jaiswal and Aravind Thakur, suspecting them to be carriers of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from the Down Jamalpur Express reaching Howrah railway station in Kolkata District on March
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Times of India reports that the GRP arrested three persons identified as Mantu Chowdhury, Manoj Jaiswal and Aravind Thakur, suspecting them to be carriers of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from the Down Jamalpur Express reaching Howrah railway station in Kolkata District on March 12. Police recovered 50 gelatin sticks, 15 kg of ammonium nitrate and 10 detonators from their possession. From February 25 till date, Police have retrieved 9 mm pistols, bullets and gelatin sticks almost every alternate day from this train which starts from Bihar's Munger District, known for its illegal arms manufacturing units, said Superintendent of Railway Police (Howrah), Rabindranath Mukherjee.
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March - 13 
following the arrest of two CPI-Maoist on March 13, Police arrested 10 more CPI-Maoist, including three women, and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during the encounter in Rohtas District, reports Indian Express. Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said: "We arrested 10 ultras, includi
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following the arrest of two CPI-Maoist on March 13, Police arrested 10 more CPI-Maoist, including three women, and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during the encounter in Rohtas District, reports Indian Express. Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said: "We arrested 10 ultras, including three women, and seized 14 weapons, including five SLRs and eight police rifles." The Police, he added, also recovered a huge amount of explosives and detonators.
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March - 13 
Indian Express reports that six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and one Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel identified as Shiv Sharan Yadav was injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Dharmaha village under the Kalyanpu
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Indian Express reports that six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and one Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel identified as Shiv Sharan Yadav was injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Dharmaha village under the Kalyanpur Police Station in East Champaran District on March 13. East Champaran Superintendent of Police (SP) Ganesh Kumar led the joint forces comprising Bihar Military Police (BMP), (SAP), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Task Force (STF) troopers following information that a group of over 100 Maoists had assembled at the village, sources said. The over 12-hour-long encounter ended at 4:00 am on Monday [March 14], Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said. The bodies of all the six CPI-Maoist have been recovered while eight other CPI-Maoists, including three women, have been arrested. SFs have also recovered 14 weapons comprising five SLRs, eight Police rifles and one .315 rifle, besides explosives and ammunition from the spot, the DGP added.
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March - 14 
Times of India reports that two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were injured in an encounter between Security Force (SF) personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Jorabeda forest under Arki Police Station area in Khunti District on March 14. Around 6.45am,
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Times of India reports that two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were injured in an encounter between Security Force (SF) personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Jorabeda forest under Arki Police Station area in Khunti District on March 14. Around 6.45am, the CPI-Maoist led by Kundan Pahan of ‘Platoon 39’ saw the SFs trekking the hills and opened fired at the troopers. After nearly two hours of encounter, the CPI-Maoist escaped into the forests towards nearby Mosanga village. The SFs led by Ranchi Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP, operation) Apoorva neutralised the Maoist camp on top of the Jorabeda hill and recovered a 15kg cylinder bomb, Maoists literature and other logistics.
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March - 15 
the Police recovered one landmine and two detonators near Hutar colliery of Latehar District.
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the Police recovered one landmine and two detonators near Hutar colliery of Latehar District.
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March - 16 
Police arrested an arms supplier Kaju alias Ajaj Quraisi son of the late Jamal Quraisi of Rahat Nagar with a country-made semi-automatic carbine in his possession at Kisko More area in Lohardaga District on March 16. The arrested arms supplier, a wanted criminal, used to supply arms to the Maoists a
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Police arrested an arms supplier Kaju alias Ajaj Quraisi son of the late Jamal Quraisi of Rahat Nagar with a country-made semi-automatic carbine in his possession at Kisko More area in Lohardaga District on March 16. The arrested arms supplier, a wanted criminal, used to supply arms to the Maoists and criminals for the last several years.
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March - 16 
Sify.com reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Police in a forested area in Bhairamgarh of Bijapur District on March 16. "It was a brief but fierce gun battle between the Maoists and Police. Two rebels were killed. Their bodies have
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Sify.com reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Police in a forested area in Bhairamgarh of Bijapur District on March 16. "It was a brief but fierce gun battle between the Maoists and Police. Two rebels were killed. Their bodies have been recovered. Some arms were found at the spot," a source at the Police headquarters told IANS. However, there was no report of any casualty or injury of the Policemen, the Police said.
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March - 17 
the Police recovered three landmines, apparently laid by the Maoists on the route to Bodhibigha to ambush Police Parties in the District. The Maoists also left behind a handwritten note, asking the Government to stop Operation Green Hunt. The note said the Bodhibigha incident is just a 'jhanki', or
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the Police recovered three landmines, apparently laid by the Maoists on the route to Bodhibigha to ambush Police Parties in the District. The Maoists also left behind a handwritten note, asking the Government to stop Operation Green Hunt. The note said the Bodhibigha incident is just a 'jhanki', or trailer, and more such operations would be executed in Dumaria, Imamganj and Banke Bazar areas.
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March - 19 
The Hindu reports that six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from the forest area of Bastar District on March 19. The Police recovered two loaded guns and some explosives from them. The Maoists were holding a "meeting" in the forest area near village Hitameta a
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The Hindu reports that six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from the forest area of Bastar District on March 19. The Police recovered two loaded guns and some explosives from them. The Maoists were holding a "meeting" in the forest area near village Hitameta and Nardongri when they were noticed by the Security Forces who were patrolling in the area, the Police said, adding the group started fleeing after sensing the presence of the Police, and were arrested.
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March - 19 
The Hindu reports that the body of Sarkar Hembram, a Police constable abducted by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on March 3, from the Jhargram region was recovered by the Police from Chotajammal village on March 19, based on information divulged by Debdulal, a Maoist s
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The Hindu reports that the body of Sarkar Hembram, a Police constable abducted by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on March 3, from the Jhargram region was recovered by the Police from Chotajammal village on March 19, based on information divulged by Debdulal, a Maoist squad member of the notorious Gautam Rana-squad, arrested from Ghritabani village in the Binpur area of West Midnapore District on March 18. According to Mukesh Kumar, Additional Superintendent of Police in Jhargram, the Forces received information in the evening of March 18 that a Maoist squad headed by Suchitra Mahato was hiding in Amapuli village in the Binpur Police Station area for the past two days. Suchitra is the wife of Sashadhar Mahato, who was killed in a gunfight with the Security Forces on March 10. "The group comprising squad members Hitler, China and Hero under Suchitra's leadership was camping at the edge of an open field in Amapuli village, barely 4 km from Chandsora village where Sashadhar was killed. As the Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (CoBRA) troopers of Central Reserve Police Force tried to cordon off the area, the Maoist sentry got alerted and fired. The Forces retaliated but the Maoists fled soon after leaving behind three rifles, one carbine, small firearms, a large quantity of ammunition and some important documents. Raids are still on to locate the whereabouts of the Maoists," Kumar said.
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March - 19 
Times of India reports that the District Police's C-60 commando units engaged the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres led by Dhanora Dalam (squad) area commander Dinkar in an encounter in Shivanghat forest in Dhanora tehsil (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District in the earl
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Times of India reports that the District Police's C-60 commando units engaged the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres led by Dhanora Dalam (squad) area commander Dinkar in an encounter in Shivanghat forest in Dhanora tehsil (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District in the early hours of March 19. The encounter lasted for around 40-minutes before the Maoists started retreating. "There may not be any confirmation of casualties on the Maoists side but witnesses claimed that a couple of injured were dragged away," Additional Superintendent of Police, Chandrasekhar Meena said. The Police recovered six pittus (backpacks), one claymore mine, one SLR magazine with 20 live cartridges, around five detonators, about 100-feet wire, two sacks in which weapons and ammunitions are carried and two Maoists dairies including one of Dinkar. Among the materials recovered were posters against the Chhattisgarh Government and its Chief Minister Raman Singh in particular. There were other Maoists literatures too. It referred to the outfit’s ideologies and criticism of the Paramilitary Forces.
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March - 23 
PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in a joint operation by the Police and Paramilitary Forces Force in the forests between Remadand and Kulanar village in Narayanpur District on March 23. Narayanpur Superintendent of Police, Mayank Srivastava,
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PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in a joint operation by the Police and Paramilitary Forces Force in the forests between Remadand and Kulanar village in Narayanpur District on March 23. Narayanpur Superintendent of Police, Mayank Srivastava, said that about 50 Maoist cadres had assembled near the Kulanar village and the forests surrounding the area. Srivastava said: “Our joint forces of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and the District Force (DF) had gone on a forest search operation, during which they anticipated Maoist presence in the area." “They surrounded the area and an exchange of fire took place between the two sides. Later in the search operation we recovered two bodies and a 12 bore gun, a 9 mm pistol and a bomb," he added.
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March - 25 
a powerful bomb planted by the Maoists was recovered by the Police from the adjoining Yadupur village in the District, adds The Hindu. Police raided the area to locate the Maoists involved in the act.
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a powerful bomb planted by the Maoists was recovered by the Police from the adjoining Yadupur village in the District, adds The Hindu. Police raided the area to locate the Maoists involved in the act.
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March - 25 
Bindeshwari Yadav alias Bindi Yadav, a member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) party has been arrested and around 4000 rounds of ammunition and cash has been seized from his possession in the District, reports Sify.com. A team of Police officers intercepted the vehicle of Yadav and during the searc
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Bindeshwari Yadav alias Bindi Yadav, a member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) party has been arrested and around 4000 rounds of ammunition and cash has been seized from his possession in the District, reports Sify.com. A team of Police officers intercepted the vehicle of Yadav and during the search, ammunition for sophisticated weapons like SLRs and AK-47 were seized which were to be supplied to the Maoists to be used during the village council elections to be held in the State.
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March - 26 
Times of India reports that a top ranking Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre wanted in a dozen cases was arrested from the Sonahatu Police Station area in Ranchi District along with 25 kilograms of explosive gel in the evening of March 26. A team of Ranchi Police raided Kala Mahdeo v
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Times of India reports that a top ranking Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre wanted in a dozen cases was arrested from the Sonahatu Police Station area in Ranchi District along with 25 kilograms of explosive gel in the evening of March 26. A team of Ranchi Police raided Kala Mahdeo village, and arrested Surendra Swansi. The Maoist cadre was to transport the explosive gel to the cadres in Bundu-Tamar when Police raided the village. "The explosive was earlier hidden underground. It was recently dug out for giving to the Maoist squad active in the area," said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar Singh. Recently, Swansi had gone into hiding in the Chowka area of Saraikela-Kharsawan District but had come to deliver the explosive gel to Sonahatu where he was arrested. "This is a major breakthrough for Police as Swansi was wanted in a number of cases and was a hardcore Maoist," said Singh.
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March - 29 
Some bombs and explosives were also recovered from the village school of Kalsibhanga.
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Some bombs and explosives were also recovered from the village school of Kalsibhanga.
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March - 31 
PTI reports that one villager was killed and four top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested following an encounter between the Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) that lasted for six hours in the forest at Hasikol in Jamui District on March 31. The encounter occurred when a
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PTI reports that one villager was killed and four top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested following an encounter between the Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) that lasted for six hours in the forest at Hasikol in Jamui District on March 31. The encounter occurred when a group of Maoists saw SF personnel carrying out combing operation in the area, Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said. The villager, identified as Dudha Murmu, was killed after he was hit by a stray bullet during the encounter while he was collecting fruits from the forest, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajnarayan Singh said. The SFs arrested four top Maoists after the encounter Singh said, adding one mobile phone, two explosives, four battery, two solar charging sets, besides one stabiliser, plastic table and a medical kit were seized from the spot. The SFs, comprising the District Armed Police (DAP), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and Special Auxiliary Police (SAP), used rocket launchers and explosive launchers over the 100 rounds of firing on the Maoists, Singh added.
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March - 31 
Times of India reports that the Joint Forces and West Midnapore Police Force personnel raided Bhumishole forest in Lalgarh in West Midnapore District on March 31 and recovered a cache of arms left behind by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres. The Maoists themselves fled the forest j
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Times of India reports that the Joint Forces and West Midnapore Police Force personnel raided Bhumishole forest in Lalgarh in West Midnapore District on March 31 and recovered a cache of arms left behind by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres. The Maoists themselves fled the forest just when the Joint Forces personnel came raiding. The arms recovered include five pieces of landmine equipment, bombs, a gun, wires, bulletproof jackets used by Police, splinters, detonators and 20 kilograms of explosives.
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April - 2 
Times of India reports that the Police arrested Subhash Mandal, reported to be an ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Gaya District on April 2. A Police rifle was recovered from the possession of Mandal. "We are verifying records to ascertain from where the reco
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Times of India reports that the Police arrested Subhash Mandal, reported to be an ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Gaya District on April 2. A Police rifle was recovered from the possession of Mandal. "We are verifying records to ascertain from where the recovered Police rifle was looted," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinay Kumar said. Maoists have looted at least 500 Police rifles and other weapons during their operations in Bihar and neighbouring Jharkhand in recent years, the SSP added
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April - 3 
Orissadiary.com reports that Chenda Bhushanam alias Katru alias Ghasi alias Nagraju (45), a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) was arrested during a joint combing operation by the Special Operation Group (SOG
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Orissadiary.com reports that Chenda Bhushanam alias Katru alias Ghasi alias Nagraju (45), a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) was arrested during a joint combing operation by the Special Operation Group (SOG) troopers, Greyhounds and Odisha Police at near Pendajam village of Dudhari Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Semiliguda Police Station in Koraput District on April 3. Ghasi belonged to a village near Araku valley in Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, joined the Maoist movement long ago and worked for the East Godavari Division. Ghasi carried a reward of INR One million on his head. He was reportedly involved in over 30 cases of Maoist-related violence, which he committed with complicity of another top Maoist leader Daya. He is said to be next only to top Maoist leader and ‘secretary’ of AOBSZC Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK. Ghasi was described as the ‘military and action man’ of the outfit and was also the spokesperson for Koraput-Srikakulam Division. The Police have seized a 9mm pistol from him.
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April - 4 
Sify.com reports that three bags carrying 5,000 detonators were recovered by the Police from Jamtara District on April 4. According to the Police, three youths were spotted carrying the bags at Jamtara railway station, some 450 kilometres from Ranchi. Suspecting something amiss, the Police personnel
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Sify.com reports that three bags carrying 5,000 detonators were recovered by the Police from Jamtara District on April 4. According to the Police, three youths were spotted carrying the bags at Jamtara railway station, some 450 kilometres from Ranchi. Suspecting something amiss, the Police personnel approached the youths, but they fled, leaving their bags behind. The three had deboarded the Patliputra Express train. “It appears the explosives were meant to be supplied to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Off late, Jamtara has emerged as a hub for the Maoists,” a Police Officer told IANS
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April - 7 
PTI reports that eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police from Anjarel and Palaksa villages in Narayanpur District in the night of April 7. Out of the eight Maoists, six cadres were carrying a reward of INR 5,000 on their heads, Superintendent of P
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PTI reports that eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police from Anjarel and Palaksa villages in Narayanpur District in the night of April 7. Out of the eight Maoists, six cadres were carrying a reward of INR 5,000 on their heads, Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayank Srivastava said. On a tip off, a Police party carried out combing operation and arrested the cadres who had been absconding for long time and the Police recovered three loaded guns, ammunition and detonators from them.
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April - 9 
PTI reports that following a tip-off regarding the presence of about 10 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers, local Police and District Voluntary Force (DVF) raided a Maoists camp at Bali Hills in Keonjhar District in the night
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PTI reports that following a tip-off regarding the presence of about 10 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers, local Police and District Voluntary Force (DVF) raided a Maoists camp at Bali Hills in Keonjhar District in the night of April 9. The Maoist camp was neutralised and the Police recovered a huge cache of explosives. "This is the biggest haul from any Maoist camp in the District," Keonjhar Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashish Singh told reporters adding that the Security Force Personnel had to defuse some land mines in order to reach the Maoist camp. The recovered materials included one Global Positioning System (GPS) set, 72 detonators, battery, country made guns, gelatin sticks, electric fuse wire, country made bomb, landmines, CD, radio, medicines, thermometers, Maoist literature, books, letters, posters, leaflets and other items, the SP said. The Maoists having links with Maoist leader Sushil had put up the camp to train their cadre inside the forests of the District, the SP added.
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April - 9 
Times of India reports that a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Mangal Singh Munda (28) was arrested from Humta village under Bundu Police Station in Ranchi District in the night of April 9. Mangal, a resident of Edeldih village under Tamar Police Station ha
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Times of India reports that a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Mangal Singh Munda (28) was arrested from Humta village under Bundu Police Station in Ranchi District in the night of April 9. Mangal, a resident of Edeldih village under Tamar Police Station had been to jail in 2006, for killing his wife and after coming out he joined the Maoists. The Police also recovered two loaded magazines of the gun, a carbine and 18 bullets from his possession. He was arrested from the residence of Madhu Munda, another top Maoist who managed to escape taking advantage of darkness. "They are not senior-rank Maoists but recently three-four former Maoists have united to form a group to extort levy from contractors," said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar Singh.
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April - 11 
Times of India reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad member, identified as Kalu Mahato was arrested from Niharia village near Jhargram in West Midnapore District in the evening of April 11. "Kalu Mahato was wanted for several murders and landmine explosions at Kharbandi a
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Times of India reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad member, identified as Kalu Mahato was arrested from Niharia village near Jhargram in West Midnapore District in the evening of April 11. "Kalu Mahato was wanted for several murders and landmine explosions at Kharbandi and Murakhati areas of Jhargram. He will be produced before the Jhargram court on Tuesday [April 12]," said Jhargram Superintendent of Police Pravin Tripathi. Acting on a tip-off, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Battalion No. 184 raided Niharia forests and arrested Mahato. Mahato, according to Police, is the member of Maoist leader Goutam's squad. Police recovered one pipe gun, three rounds of 8mm and 20 rounds of 12-bore cartridges, five detonators and one challenger from him.
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April - 11 
Times of India reports that Chichgarh squad of Anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Special Action Force recovered arms and ammunition from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts between Chichgarh and Maisuli forests in Gondia District in the early hours of April 11. This ammunition was b
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Times of India reports that Chichgarh squad of Anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Special Action Force recovered arms and ammunition from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts between Chichgarh and Maisuli forests in Gondia District in the early hours of April 11. This ammunition was being accumulated here for some future attack in this region. The estimated cost of this ammunition is over INR 16,000. While the Chichgarh anti-Naxal squad was on routine combing operation, it received a tip-off that some ammunition has been stashed away in the forest. The squad recovered the cache that included two stengun magazines, one stengun, 9mm pistols with 56 live rounds and material related to Maoist movement.
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April - 11 
Times of India reports that four leaders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Madhya Pradesh Police from an arms dump in the State capital Bhopal on April 10. The arrested leaders have been identified as Divakar Patil, Sunitha, Pentaiah and Ramesh. "A Police Officer f
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Times of India reports that four leaders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Madhya Pradesh Police from an arms dump in the State capital Bhopal on April 10. The arrested leaders have been identified as Divakar Patil, Sunitha, Pentaiah and Ramesh. "A Police Officer from Guntur was summoned to confirm the identities of the rebel leaders," a source said. While Divakar is a native of Bapatla town, the other three were residents of Ponnur and Amruthalur towns in Guntur District in Andhra Pradesh. They had joined the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] movement a decade ago and worked in Bollapalli, Veldurthy and Pullalacheruvu dalams (squad) for more than six years. "They shifted their base to MP following the aggressive Police hunt in the Nallamala region in the last four years," sources said. The antecedents of the arrested Maoists are yet to be known, police believe they might have been working in coordination with the armed dalams in the forests. "They initially worked as weapon carriers in Guntur District and subsequently promoted," a Police official said.
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April - 12 
A Police team recovered three can bombs each weighing over 20 kilograms from the Bendi forest near the Hazaribagh-Chatra Road in Hazaribagh District. The Maoists planted the bombs with an aim to target the Police who were deployed to maintain law and order during Ramnavami processions, scheduled to
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A Police team recovered three can bombs each weighing over 20 kilograms from the Bendi forest near the Hazaribagh-Chatra Road in Hazaribagh District. The Maoists planted the bombs with an aim to target the Police who were deployed to maintain law and order during Ramnavami processions, scheduled to be taken out in the evening. The personnel of bomb disposal squad defused the bombs and the Police Stations of Keredari, Barkagaon, Kadkumsandi and adjoining Chatra District’s Simaria and Tandwa were alerted and patrolling were stepped up.
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April - 12 
Times of India reports that two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Sikandarpur in Muzaffarpur District on April 12. The arrested duo identified as Anil Sahni and Shekhar Kumar were preparing to commit a major crime in the town. They were arrested
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Times of India reports that two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Sikandarpur in Muzaffarpur District on April 12. The arrested duo identified as Anil Sahni and Shekhar Kumar were preparing to commit a major crime in the town. They were arrested by the Police along with their arms and ammunitions. A motorcycle and some looted articles were recovered from Sahni.
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April - 13 
The Hindu reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Kathkur and Kachanur villages in Aurangabad District on April 13. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the villages and arrested the Maoists wanted in connection with several criminal offences, offi
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The Hindu reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Kathkur and Kachanur villages in Aurangabad District on April 13. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the villages and arrested the Maoists wanted in connection with several criminal offences, official sources said. The Police recovered two regular rifles, six country-made rifles, two country-made pistols, 95 rounds of ammunition, ten uniforms and as many bags from their possession. Several posters pasted by the Maoists asking the people to boycott the upcoming Panchayat (local self-Government institution) elections in the area were also recovered, sources said.
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April - 14 
Times of India reports that the Special Task Force (STF) troopers arrested a top leader identified as Baidyanath Tiwari alias Tula Nand Tiwari alias Binod Mahto alias Sameerji alias Bhagwan Dada, of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Samukhiya Mor village in Banka District on Apri
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Times of India reports that the Special Task Force (STF) troopers arrested a top leader identified as Baidyanath Tiwari alias Tula Nand Tiwari alias Binod Mahto alias Sameerji alias Bhagwan Dada, of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Samukhiya Mor village in Banka District on April 14. Acting on a tip off, the Police team headed by the STF Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Neeraj Kumar raided a hide out and arrested Tiwari, the Additional Director General (Headquarters) ADG (HQs) Rajvardhan Sharma said. Tiwari is secretary of the Bihar Jharkhand Special Area Committee (BJSAC) of the outlawed CPI (Maoist). The Police recovered a pistol, six live ammunition, 11 mobile phones, a laptop and a large quantity of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] literature from the possession of Tiwari who was wanted in at least 25 cases of Maoist operations in Bihar, the ADG said. Tiwari, a native of Jokityabad village in Giridih District of Jharkhand, was wanted in connection with at least 25 Naxalite activities, including the murder case of the then Munger SP KC Suresh Babu in 2005 and abduction of four cops from Kajra forests in Lakhisarai District of Bihar in 2010, ADG Sharma added.
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April - 19 
An encounter was reported between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a transit camp of the Maoists in the Rajabasa village under Gurabanda Police Station in Ghatshila sub-division in East Singhbhum District on April 19, reports Times of India. The SF
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An encounter was reported between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a transit camp of the Maoists in the Rajabasa village under Gurabanda Police Station in Ghatshila sub-division in East Singhbhum District on April 19, reports Times of India. The SFs neutralised the transit camp of the Maoists and recovered fire arms and explosives. According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Akhilesh Jha, 100 rounds of fire were exchanged with the Maoists during the course of operation that lasted 15 minutes. Though there was no casualty, report indicated that the Maoists retreated to the West Bengal. "We have recovered country-made pistol, detonator, pipe bomb wireless set, Maoist literature, half-baked food items, dry ration, Army uniforms and polythene sheet from the site," said the SSP.
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April - 19 
The Police arrested three Maoists, including a top Maoist, near Budhakhamari village under Bangriposhi Police Station in Mayurbhanj District, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP) Dayal Gangwar said that the top Maoist has been identified as Khokan Mahato alias Khagen (35), a resident of
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The Police arrested three Maoists, including a top Maoist, near Budhakhamari village under Bangriposhi Police Station in Mayurbhanj District, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP) Dayal Gangwar said that the top Maoist has been identified as Khokan Mahato alias Khagen (35), a resident of Simili area under Jhargram Police Station in West Midnapore District in West Bengal. Khagen was an ‘area commander’ and more than 30 cases, including murder, abduction and treason are pending against him in Odisha and West Bengal. Khagen was also involved in the abducting and killing of a Police Constable, Sarkar Hembram, at Beliabeda on March 6, the SP said. The other two arrestees were identified as Naba Mahanta and Jitendra Mahanta, his accomplices. The Police recovered land mines and some Maoist literature, Maoist posters from their homes.
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April - 20 
IBNS reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during a gun-battle with the Police in Chinnari forest area of Narayanpur District April 20. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Dev Narayan Patel said that the Maoists were gathered to conduct a meeting ahead of elections i
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IBNS reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during a gun-battle with the Police in Chinnari forest area of Narayanpur District April 20. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Dev Narayan Patel said that the Maoists were gathered to conduct a meeting ahead of elections in the area in order to motivate the youth to join their ranks. The Police also recovered a rifle, six cartridges, a Tiffin-bomb, Maoists literature, wires, three detonators, other explosives and grocery items from their hideout.
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April - 21 
The Hindu reports that the District Police recovered two landmines with about 50 kilograms of explosive materials planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at two different places on the road connecting Kunduli and Deomali hills in Koraput District on April 21. According to
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The Hindu reports that the District Police recovered two landmines with about 50 kilograms of explosive materials planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at two different places on the road connecting Kunduli and Deomali hills in Koraput District on April 21. According to Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Soumendra Priyadarshi, South West range, these landmines were planted by the Maoists to block the Police Forces reaching the mountains last month when they had organised a meeting along with the Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) of Narayanpatna. The recovery included 180 gelatine sticks, four detonators and about 30 metres of wire. Looking at the amount of explosives recovered, Priyadarshi said that the landmine could have blown off a heavy vehicle with ease.
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April - 21 
The Hindu reports that three Left Wing Extremist (LWE) cadres of the Communist Party of India- Marxist-Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti) identified as ‘District committee member’ Rachapalli Anjaneyulu, S. Sundar Rao and B. Suresh were arrested by a Special Police party at a place somewhere bet
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The Hindu reports that three Left Wing Extremist (LWE) cadres of the Communist Party of India- Marxist-Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti) identified as ‘District committee member’ Rachapalli Anjaneyulu, S. Sundar Rao and B. Suresh were arrested by a Special Police party at a place somewhere between Pedagarlapadu and Takkellapadu villages in Guntur District on April 21. A pistol of Chinese make, three live cartridges and two ‘tapanchas' were seized from them. Superintendent of Police (SP) A. Ravichandra said, Anjaneyulu was a member of the Subhash Group of the CPI-ML Janashakti and was involved in several offences, including the murder of a forest guard. Anjaneyulu and his associates confessed that they were planning to eliminate N. Sankar of Gurazala whom they accused of being a Police informer.
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April - 22 
The Hindu reports that the Police arrested two persons identified as K. Sambaiah (45) and P. Prasad alias Babu (32) from Huzurabad Sub-Division in Karimnagar District on April 22. Sambaiah, a resident of Kazipet and Babu from Ramagundam mandal (administrative unit) procured a tapancha and an air-pis
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The Hindu reports that the Police arrested two persons identified as K. Sambaiah (45) and P. Prasad alias Babu (32) from Huzurabad Sub-Division in Karimnagar District on April 22. Sambaiah, a resident of Kazipet and Babu from Ramagundam mandal (administrative unit) procured a tapancha and an air-pistol and started extortions pretending to be Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists], Superintendent of Police (SP) N. Shivashankar Reddy said. The Police recovered a tapancha, an air-pistol, a motorcycle and INR 3, 000 cash from their possession.
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April - 23 
Telegraph reports that three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested during a search operation by Security Forces (SFs) from Bhushudih village under Tamar Police Station area in Ranchi District on April 23. The Police also recovered two claymore landmines from them.
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Telegraph reports that three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested during a search operation by Security Forces (SFs) from Bhushudih village under Tamar Police Station area in Ranchi District on April 23. The Police also recovered two claymore landmines from them. The three Maoist cadres, identified as Nandlal Lohra and Manoj Lohra of Sosokutti village and Bablu Munda of Nembo village, are associated with ‘Zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan, who is known as the ‘Veerapan of Jharkhand.’
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April - 24 
Orissadiary.com reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Gajla (20) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Malkangiri District on April 24. Acting on a tip-off, troopers of the elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Special Operation
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Orissadiary.com reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Gajla (20) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Malkangiri District on April 24. Acting on a tip-off, troopers of the elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] Special Operation Group (SOG) and the District Volunteer Force (DVF) arrived at the Tentulipadar village and raided Nakamamudi forest under Chitrakonda Police limits and were challenged by the Maoists camped there. “The force retaliated after the Maoists fired at them,” Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Soumendra Priyadarshi, said. After an hour long exchange of fire between both the sides, the Police were able to kill the woman cadre on the spot, while the rest of the Maoists managed to escape from the site. Huge cache of arms & ammunitions including one .303 rifle, a .12 gun, SBML gun, one live landmine, several hand-grenades, country made gun, claymore mines, a DVD player, tape-recorders, a bag of Maoist literatures and 16 pairs of dress were recovered from the encounter site, the Police said. Gajla is believed to be from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.
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April - 26 
IBNLive reports that the Police recovered a landmine from Lalganj-Purnaini road near Purnaini in Vaishali District on April 26, Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said. Based on information provided by a villager, the Policemen searched a place and found the powerful landmine suspected to be
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IBNLive reports that the Police recovered a landmine from Lalganj-Purnaini road near Purnaini in Vaishali District on April 26, Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said. Based on information provided by a villager, the Policemen searched a place and found the powerful landmine suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, Neelmani said. "We have decided to give a reward of INR 25,000 to the villager," he added.
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April - 26 
The Hindu reports that the West Bengal Police arrested a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Gautam Rana, an ‘area commander' of the Maoist squad, near Lodhasuli under Jhargram Police Station in West Midnapore District on April 26. Jhargram Additional Superint
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The Hindu reports that the West Bengal Police arrested a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Gautam Rana, an ‘area commander' of the Maoist squad, near Lodhasuli under Jhargram Police Station in West Midnapore District on April 26. Jhargram Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mukesh Kumar said Rama, wanted in several cases of murder and kidnapping, was picked up following a tip off. Police said Gautam Rana, a resident of Kharbandi village, was active in Sankrail in Jhargram and Beliabera areas, adds Times of India. He was involved in several murders, including that of abducted Police constable Sarkar Hembram. He was also the key accused in the explosions at Kharbandi and Patashimul gram Panchayats (village level local self-Government institution). Rana was arrested in December 2009 but released on bail. He became an important member of the Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA). He went underground and joined a Maoist squad. The Police recovered two pistols, six rounds of cartridges and a motorcycle from his possession.
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April - 26 
Times of India reports that the State Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested a woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Sushma Ramteke alias Shraddah Gurav alias Arti (27), from a rented apartment in Talaopali area in Thane District on April 26. A team led by Police
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Times of India reports that the State Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested a woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Sushma Ramteke alias Shraddah Gurav alias Arti (27), from a rented apartment in Talaopali area in Thane District on April 26. A team led by Police officers Jitendra Agarkar and Shailash Gaikwad arrested Sushma on the information revealed during interrogation by Anjali Sontakke alias Angela, a member of the newly-formed Golden Corridor Committee (GCC) of the Maoist arrested on April 25, said ATS Chief Rakesh Maria. The Police have recovered a large quantity of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] literature, laptops, CDs, audio, video tapes, press notes and cash amounting to INR 455, 000 cash from her. “Sushma heads the base in Pune, which they have been using since 2008. The group targets urban hutments and areas in industrial belts to spread their ideology and recruit tribals. The base in Pune ensured that these two [Angela and Sushma] organise procurement of weapons, flash cameras and other equipment needed by the group. She was involved in handling the salary, in arranging financial assistance, a safe haven for the group members, medical assistance and procurement and storage of weapons. She was also involved in sending the weapons safely when needed to locations decided," said Maria. “Sushma was working as a marketing agent in a Pune-based company under the name Shradha Gurav. They probably used this as a cover,” added Maria.
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April - 27 
Two landmines planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were recovered from forested locations in restive Bastar region on April 27, reports IANS. A 15-kilogram landmine, buried in a road in Palnar area in Dantewada District, was recovered while another five-kilogram landmin
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Two landmines planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were recovered from forested locations in restive Bastar region on April 27, reports IANS. A 15-kilogram landmine, buried in a road in Palnar area in Dantewada District, was recovered while another five-kilogram landmine was found from Cherpal village in Bijapur District. Police said both the landmines were placed to target Security Forces who routinely search the area for the Maoist cadres.
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April - 29 
Times of India reports that the Police recovered explosives in 50 bags from an abandoned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker during an anti-Maoist operation at Madhubani village under Banke Bazar Police Station in Gaya District on April 29. Superintendent of Police (SP), Ratnamani Sa
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Times of India reports that the Police recovered explosives in 50 bags from an abandoned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker during an anti-Maoist operation at Madhubani village under Banke Bazar Police Station in Gaya District on April 29. Superintendent of Police (SP), Ratnamani Sanjeev said acting on a tip-off, a team went to the area and spotted the bunker and recovered fifty bags of ammonium nitrate, a multi-use chemical used for making improvised explosive device (IED) as well as fertilizers to boost agricultural output besides wires used in making bombs. The Maoists had escaped by the time the Police team reached. Tags
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April - 30 
The Hindu reports that a Left Wing Extremist (LWE) belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana) was killed and two other LWE cadres were injured in an encounter with the Police in the forest area under Karakagudem Police Sta
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The Hindu reports that a Left Wing Extremist (LWE) belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana) was killed and two other LWE cadres were injured in an encounter with the Police in the forest area under Karakagudem Police Station limits in Pinapaka mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on April 30. According to sources, the exchange of fire took place during the course of a combing operation by the personnel of a special Police team between Moddulagudem and Adaviramaram. Superintendent of Police Kanti Rana Tata said that the slain Naxalite cadre was CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana Gundala area committee ‘commander’ Gampala Shankar, the brother of the outfit's State ‘secretary’ Mohan. Two more Naxalite cadres sustained bullet wounds in the exchange of fire, he said adding that they were rushed to a hospital in Khammam. The Police recovered two pistols and a country-made weapon besides several rounds of ammunition from the encounter site.
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April - 30 
The Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Sanjay Soren, from Lalmatia village in Munger District, reports Zee News. Sanjay, wanted in connection with over 12 cases, was arrested along with a pistol, ammunition, a Police uniform, dry fruits and ultra-left literature.
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The Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Sanjay Soren, from Lalmatia village in Munger District, reports Zee News. Sanjay, wanted in connection with over 12 cases, was arrested along with a pistol, ammunition, a Police uniform, dry fruits and ultra-left literature.
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May - 1 
IBNLive reports that 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a 'commander', a 'deputy commander' and seven women cadres, surrendered before Maharashtra Home Minister R. R. Patil in Gadchiroli District on May 1. The 'commander' was identified as Suryu Ramesh Violla Gawde (26
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IBNLive reports that 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a 'commander', a 'deputy commander' and seven women cadres, surrendered before Maharashtra Home Minister R. R. Patil in Gadchiroli District on May 1. The 'commander' was identified as Suryu Ramesh Violla Gawde (26), while the 'deputy commander' was identified as Shekar Duge (26), the Police added.
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May - 1 
Indian Express reports that the Security Forces (SFs) recovered huge quantities of weapons and ammunition during a raid in the forests of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Churia region close to the inter-state border of Maharashtra in Rajnandgaon District on May 1. Inspector Gen
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Indian Express reports that the Security Forces (SFs) recovered huge quantities of weapons and ammunition during a raid in the forests of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Churia region close to the inter-state border of Maharashtra in Rajnandgaon District on May 1. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Rajinder Kumar Vij said a team of SFs accompanied by Maharashtra Police raided a Maoist hideout in the forests near Bijepar and found a dump with 400 detonators, 84 rounds of 12 bore, five rounds of eight mm, alternators, switches and Maoist literature. The search is still on, Vij added.
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May - 1 
The Bayyaram Police intercepted a motorcycle near Kambalapalli village in Bayyaram mandal and arrested another two suspects. The arrested were identified as Ch. Veerabhadram (24) and E. Kiran Kumar (20). The Police recovered one pistol and one revolver besides 41 live rounds of 8 mm rifle, seven liv
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The Bayyaram Police intercepted a motorcycle near Kambalapalli village in Bayyaram mandal and arrested another two suspects. The arrested were identified as Ch. Veerabhadram (24) and E. Kiran Kumar (20). The Police recovered one pistol and one revolver besides 41 live rounds of 8 mm rifle, seven live rounds of 12 bore gun, two cell phones, a motorcycle and INR 9,500 in cash from the duo, the SP said adding that the accused had extorted money from several businessmen and also committed seven street robberies.
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May - 2 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Shashikant Mishra alias Naval Pandit (35), who operated in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, was arrested by the Police from Ojha Pahari area in Vindaganj town in Sonebhadra District in the late night of May 2, reports PTI. 30 gelatine rods,
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Shashikant Mishra alias Naval Pandit (35), who operated in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, was arrested by the Police from Ojha Pahari area in Vindaganj town in Sonebhadra District in the late night of May 2, reports PTI. 30 gelatine rods, four electronic detonators, a country-made firearm and cartridges were recovered by the Police from the possession of Mishra, Special Director General of Police (SDGP) Brij Lal said. Mishra, hailed from Rohtas District in Bihar and worked for Munna Vishwakarma gang, Superintendent of Police (SP) Deepak Kumar said. “Sashikant is involved in attacks on a Police team in Rohtas District in Bihar. He had at least six criminal cases against him in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh,” SP Kumar added. Mishra carried a cash reward of INR 5,000 on his head.
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May - 3 
In addition, the Police also arrested one person identified as Ranjan alias Kalia Parida for reportedly stocking illegal explosives in his house at Rampai village in Jajpur District. "We got a tip off that a motorcyclist was carrying some explosives on NH-5. We laid a trap 5 and caught [arrested] Ra
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In addition, the Police also arrested one person identified as Ranjan alias Kalia Parida for reportedly stocking illegal explosives in his house at Rampai village in Jajpur District. "We got a tip off that a motorcyclist was carrying some explosives on NH-5. We laid a trap 5 and caught [arrested] Ranjan. We seized [recovered] 100 pieces of detonators from his motorcycle. Later, we raided his house," said Officer in Charge (OIC, Panikoili Police Station) Paresh Kumar Rout. "It seems the explosives were procured for mining. However we are investigating to find out the real reason," Rout added.
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May - 3 
Ranchi Express reports that four cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sukhdev Bhagat, Indradev Ganju, Khusihal Lohra of Harehanj village and Sanjay Oram of Chandawa village were arrested by the Police
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Ranchi Express reports that four cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sukhdev Bhagat, Indradev Ganju, Khusihal Lohra of Harehanj village and Sanjay Oram of Chandawa village were arrested by the Police during a raid in Monger village under Sadar Police Station limits in Latehar District in the night of May 3. Acting on a tip-off that the cadres of the TPC of an armed squad have assembled at Monger and Kedu village and were planning for an attack, the Police raided the place. On seeing the Police the TPC cadres fired and an encounter occurred between the Police and the TPC cadres, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Laxman Prasad Singh said. However, no casualties were reported. The Police recovered one rifle, one carbine, 11 live cartridges, three motorcycles, three mobiles phones and INR 500, 000 cash from their possession.
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May - 3 
Two persons were arrested and around 100 packets of detonators recovered from them near the Odisha Sands Complex (OSCOM) at Matikhala in Chamakhandi Police Station area in Ganjam District on May 3, reports Times of India. The arrestees, identified as Pradip Das and Saroj Patnaik of Santoshpur villag
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Two persons were arrested and around 100 packets of detonators recovered from them near the Odisha Sands Complex (OSCOM) at Matikhala in Chamakhandi Police Station area in Ganjam District on May 3, reports Times of India. The arrestees, identified as Pradip Das and Saroj Patnaik of Santoshpur village, were reportedly smuggling the explosives in a motorcycle, when Police arrested them. Each packet contained around 100 detonators. Police said an inquiry was on to know the cause of transportation of the explosive material and to find out from where the detonators were procured.
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May - 5 
IANS reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from a forest area situated under Gomia Police Station Bokaro District on May 5. Acting on a tip off, the three Maoist cadres, including Vakil Mahto, sub-zonal ‘commander’ of the Maoists were arrested from the
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IANS reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from a forest area situated under Gomia Police Station Bokaro District on May 5. Acting on a tip off, the three Maoist cadres, including Vakil Mahto, sub-zonal ‘commander’ of the Maoists were arrested from the forest area situated around 130 kilometres from Ranchi. The identity of the other two is yet to be ascertained, the Police said. 50 kilograms of ammonium nitrate used in the making of explosives and incriminating documents were recovered from their possession, the Police added.
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May - 5 
IANS reports that two persons suspected of supplying explosives to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been arrested in Maholi area, in Sonebhadra District on May 5. "The two were caught moving suspiciously near a Police outpost. We definitely cannot rule out the possibility
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IANS reports that two persons suspected of supplying explosives to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been arrested in Maholi area, in Sonebhadra District on May 5. "The two were caught moving suspiciously near a Police outpost. We definitely cannot rule out the possibility of their links with Maoists," Police Inspector Yogesh Yadav said. One of the two arrestees hailed from Bihar while the other is a native of Jharkhand and their identity is yet to be ascertained. The Police recovered over 300 electronic detonators, 50 gelatin rods and several fuse wires from their possession.
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May - 7 
A Maoist bunker was neutralised by the Security Forces (SFs) during search operation in Latehar District on May 7. The SFs comprising the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police came across the bunker situated between two hills at Pathalkudwa forest, Superintendent of Police, Kul
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A Maoist bunker was neutralised by the Security Forces (SFs) during search operation in Latehar District on May 7. The SFs comprising the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police came across the bunker situated between two hills at Pathalkudwa forest, Superintendent of Police, Kuldip Diwedi said. In all 60 detonators, three cylinder bombs, four grenades, three rifles, two bundles of wire and five walkie-talkies were recovered, he added. Later, the SFs neutralised the bunker, Diwedi added.
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May - 10 
A 25-kilogram landmine laid under a key road by the Maoists in Bastar region was detected and defused by the Police. “A squad of the District force and the Paramilitary troopers spotted a landmine in Kanker District. The 25-kilogram landmine was laid to target the Police party,’ Kanker SP Ajay Yadav
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A 25-kilogram landmine laid under a key road by the Maoists in Bastar region was detected and defused by the Police. “A squad of the District force and the Paramilitary troopers spotted a landmine in Kanker District. The 25-kilogram landmine was laid to target the Police party,’ Kanker SP Ajay Yadav said.
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May - 11 
The Police recovered over one quintal of highly inflammable explosives and five kilogram gun-powder from the Muchurda Valley forest in the Naxal (Left Wing Extremism)-infested Balaghat District on May 11, reports The Hindu. The explosives, which were hidden in a pit, were recovered during a search o
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The Police recovered over one quintal of highly inflammable explosives and five kilogram gun-powder from the Muchurda Valley forest in the Naxal (Left Wing Extremism)-infested Balaghat District on May 11, reports The Hindu. The explosives, which were hidden in a pit, were recovered during a search operation in the forest, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sachin Atulkar said. “The spot from where this explosive material was recovered is very sensitive, as it is located close to the Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh borders,” “Though no one has been arrested in this regard yet, search is on for those responsible”, Atulkar added.
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May - 12 
The Hindu reports that the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres hailing from West Midnapore District in West Bengal, from their hideout at Shirur in Pune District on May 12. “We arrested 10 persons from the Pune railway station comple
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The Hindu reports that the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres hailing from West Midnapore District in West Bengal, from their hideout at Shirur in Pune District on May 12. “We arrested 10 persons from the Pune railway station complex yesterday [Thursday] at 11.15 p.m. as they were about to flee trying to board the Azad Hind Express. Preliminary investigation showed that they were involved in operations in West Midnapore,” Rakesh Maria, ATS Chief, said. The arrested Maoists are identified as Nripin Mahato alias Sanna (23), Rudra Mahato (19), Anando Mahato (37), Robi Hansdas (19), Robi Mahato (19), Sushanto Mahato (36), Satyajit Rana (18), Ajit Mahato (35), Pintu Mahato (19), and Kadu Hembram (21). Anando and Sushanto are brothers. Anando is an Arts graduate and Sushanto holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree. ATS Chief, Maria said six of the 10 arrested had Police records in West Midnapore and were associated with pro-Maoist Sidhu Kanu Gana Militia of West Bengal. “They are all grass root cadres, known as gun militia there,” Maria said. Only two of the 10 are well educated. One of the arrestee Robi Hansdas is a cadre of the Peoples’ Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), military wing of the Maoists, who along with Rudra, was involved in a bomb blast on June 30, 2010, Maria said. Nripin, Anando and Robi Mahato were involved in the killing of a Police informer in West Midnapore on November 2, 2010, Maria added. The ATS officials recovered 300 pages of Maoist literature, four 7.65 mm pistols (country-made) and seven rounds of cartridges from them.
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May - 12 
Times of India reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a self-styled zonal ‘commander’, were arrested from Piro in Bhojpur District on May 12. Bhojpur Superintendent of Police (SP) M R Nayak said that acting on secret information, a Police team carried out a r
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Times of India reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a self-styled zonal ‘commander’, were arrested from Piro in Bhojpur District on May 12. Bhojpur Superintendent of Police (SP) M R Nayak said that acting on secret information, a Police team carried out a raid and arrested the ‘zonal commander’, identified as Vinay alias Pankaj, and his associate Manish. He said that Pankaj carried a cash reward of INR 25,000 on his head. Nayak further said that the Police recovered five weapons including one 303 Police rifle, one rifle, two country-made pistols, one 9mm pistol, 72 rounds of ammunition, five detonators, one bindaulia and Maoist literature on the basis of information provided by the arrested Maoists.
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May - 18 
Huge quantities of ammonium nitrate were recovered and one person was arrested at Dumraon village in Hazaribagh District on May 18, reports IBNLive. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team raided the house of one Kedar Bhuyan and recovered several bags of ammonium nitrate, Deputy Superintendent of Police
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Huge quantities of ammonium nitrate were recovered and one person was arrested at Dumraon village in Hazaribagh District on May 18, reports IBNLive. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team raided the house of one Kedar Bhuyan and recovered several bags of ammonium nitrate, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sangeeta Kumari said. She said Bhuyan was being interrogated to ascertain whether the explosives were meant to be supplied to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to make landmines and if the arrested man had permit to store explosive materials.
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May - 19 
IBNLive reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a constable, Pawan Mandavi, and abducted a Special Police Officer, Ramaiyya, in a raid on a Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) camp in Cherpal village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 19. A
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IBNLive reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a constable, Pawan Mandavi, and abducted a Special Police Officer, Ramaiyya, in a raid on a Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) camp in Cherpal village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 19. A Maoist was also killed in retaliatory fire by the security personnel present there. The constable and SPO had gone to the camp to attend the wedding of a relative. Some weapons were recovered from the deceased Maoist.
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May - 19 
In the other encounter, Sheth said two C60 teams on a search operation from Tadgao post in Gadchiroli were attacked by Naxalites. “At around 9.15 a.m., they discovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the Tadgao-Bhamragad road. When they proceeded to the Bejur hillock to conduct a search oper
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In the other encounter, Sheth said two C60 teams on a search operation from Tadgao post in Gadchiroli were attacked by Naxalites. “At around 9.15 a.m., they discovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the Tadgao-Bhamragad road. When they proceeded to the Bejur hillock to conduct a search operation, the Naxals sitting in ambush attacked them. We lost two SPOs and one constable in that attack which continued for around two hours,” he said. “Around eight to 10 Naxals were killed. But their colleagues took away their bodies with them,” he added. The Police did not recover any weapon as “the Naxals ran away with all their weapons,” Sheth said.
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May - 19 
The Hindu reports that four Police personnel, including two Special Police Officers (SPOs) and over 20 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in two different encounters in Gadchiroli District on May 19. “At around 7.30 a.m. in Nalgonda forest, four C60 commando search parti
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The Hindu reports that four Police personnel, including two Special Police Officers (SPOs) and over 20 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in two different encounters in Gadchiroli District on May 19. “At around 7.30 a.m. in Nalgonda forest, four C60 commando search parties were ambushed by Naxalites [Left Wing Extremist]. The ambush and exchange of fire went on for more than 1 hour and 15 minutes. One Police constable, Chinna Gilla Venta (30), was killed and two were injured,” Rahul Sheth, Gadchiroli Additional Superintendent of Police, (ASP) Operations said. Sheth said 12-14 Naxals were killed. “When our Police parties chased the Naxals, they ran away and left behind two bodies. An AK-47 magazine was found on one of the bodies, indicating that the deceased was a senior commander.”
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May - 19 
Three cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were arrested from Tupudana area in Ranchi District on May 19, reports IANS. The arrested extremists were identified as Sonam, Victor and Manoj.
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Three cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were arrested from Tupudana area in Ranchi District on May 19, reports IANS. The arrested extremists were identified as Sonam, Victor and Manoj. A pistol, Maoist literature and some incriminating documents were recovered from them.
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May - 21 
Police and para-military forces recovered two 50-kilogramme landmines buried in a forested road at Ponjer Nala in Bijapur District, reports IANS.
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Police and para-military forces recovered two 50-kilogramme landmines buried in a forested road at Ponjer Nala in Bijapur District, reports IANS.
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May - 25 
Security Force (SF) personnel engaged in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation recovered 40 packets of liquid explosives, weighing 240 kilograms from a pit near Pachingi forests in Koraput District on May 25, reports The Hindu. The explosive were stored there by the Maoists.
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Security Force (SF) personnel engaged in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation recovered 40 packets of liquid explosives, weighing 240 kilograms from a pit near Pachingi forests in Koraput District on May 25, reports The Hindu. The explosive were stored there by the Maoists.
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May - 27 
A Maoist cadre, identified as Lalit Biusika, was arrested by SFs during combing operation in Chandrapur block (administrative division) of Rayagada District. A country-made gun, Maoist posters and banners were recovered from him. According to the Police he was involved in the murder of a head consta
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A Maoist cadre, identified as Lalit Biusika, was arrested by SFs during combing operation in Chandrapur block (administrative division) of Rayagada District. A country-made gun, Maoist posters and banners were recovered from him. According to the Police he was involved in the murder of a head constable of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Tek Chand at Hanumanthpur of Chandrapur block on December 30, 2010. A trooper of the Odisha State Armed Police (OSAP) was also injured in the attack. Lalit was also involved in the attack on the Chandrapur Police Station.
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May - 28 
The Hindu reports that a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested with a bomb packed with 20 kilograms of explosives in Khunti District on May 28. The bomb was later defused, the Police said.
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The Hindu reports that a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested with a bomb packed with 20 kilograms of explosives in Khunti District on May 28. The bomb was later defused, the Police said.
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May - 28 
The Police recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) from bushes near the Mosanga forest in the District. It was also defused. After a search, the Police arrested Vipin Sahu, a suspected cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Maoists, from Moranga vil
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The Police recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) from bushes near the Mosanga forest in the District. It was also defused. After a search, the Police arrested Vipin Sahu, a suspected cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Maoists, from Moranga village in the District.
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June - 1 
A woman was killed in crossfire and three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured when the Maoists engaged Security Force personnel in a brief gun battle at Bareda forest, about 70 kilometres from Ranchi on June 1. Additional Superintendent of Police Apoorva, who led the com
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A woman was killed in crossfire and three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured when the Maoists engaged Security Force personnel in a brief gun battle at Bareda forest, about 70 kilometres from Ranchi on June 1. Additional Superintendent of Police Apoorva, who led the combing team comprising Central Reserve Police Force, Jharkhand Jaguar and District Police personnel, said they were cordoning off the forest in Tamar Police Station area around 6.10 am when a squad of 15 Maoists opened fire. The victim was identified as Neelmani Mahto (55), a local villager. A 9mm pistol with four rounds, three mobile handsets and four SIM cards were recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 5 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reportedly killed in a gun battle with Police in a forest area in near Narayanpur on June 6, reports Daily Bhaskar. Police said they also seized two 9mm pistols, .315 bore locally made pistol, explosives and Maoist literature after
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reportedly killed in a gun battle with Police in a forest area in near Narayanpur on June 6, reports Daily Bhaskar. Police said they also seized two 9mm pistols, .315 bore locally made pistol, explosives and Maoist literature after the gun battle.
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June - 6 
‘Deputy commander’ of Bhopalpatnam Guerrilla Squad of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Ramesh, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Dampaya village in Bijapur District, Police said. Inspector General of Police of Bijapur B. P. S. Rajbhanu said the gun battle ensued when Policemen of Madded Pol
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‘Deputy commander’ of Bhopalpatnam Guerrilla Squad of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Ramesh, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Dampaya village in Bijapur District, Police said. Inspector General of Police of Bijapur B. P. S. Rajbhanu said the gun battle ensued when Policemen of Madded Police Station who were going around in the forest area were fired upon by the Maoists. The exchange of fire went on for over an hour before other Maoists escaped. Police also recovered a rifle and 25 live cartridges from the encounter site.
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June - 6 
Three handmade missiles and one manual missile launcher were recovered by the Police from a Maoist hideout at Oraien village in Latehar District.
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Three handmade missiles and one manual missile launcher were recovered by the Police from a Maoist hideout at Oraien village in Latehar District.
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June - 6 
Two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, were arrested from Sunkunda village under Basia Police Station of Gumla District. Those arrested were identified as Kuleshwar Singh and Somri Devi. Three rifles and 28 rounds of ammunition were recove
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Two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, were arrested from Sunkunda village under Basia Police Station of Gumla District. Those arrested were identified as Kuleshwar Singh and Somri Devi. Three rifles and 28 rounds of ammunition were recovered from them.
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June - 8 
Three landmines were recovered during a combing operation conducted by the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Saranda forest in Sundargarh District on June 9, reports Times of India. The landmines, weighing five kilogram to 10 kilogram, were seized near Raidihi and Nuagaon in
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Three landmines were recovered during a combing operation conducted by the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Saranda forest in Sundargarh District on June 9, reports Times of India. The landmines, weighing five kilogram to 10 kilogram, were seized near Raidihi and Nuagaon in the forest, the Police said.
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June - 11 
Police raided the house of one Rajesh Kumar at Chauher village in Arwal District in the night of June 11 and seized three rifles, one pistol, 18 rounds of ammunition, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Manoj Kumar said. Ganja pouches and liquor bottles were also found in the possession of Kum
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Police raided the house of one Rajesh Kumar at Chauher village in Arwal District in the night of June 11 and seized three rifles, one pistol, 18 rounds of ammunition, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Manoj Kumar said. Ganja pouches and liquor bottles were also found in the possession of Kumar, who could have links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the ASP said.
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June - 13 
A man, identified as Abul Qayyum Khan (41) was arrested and about 80 kg ammonium nitrate and 229 detonator sticks were seized from him in Mahasamund District of Chhattisgarh, Police said. Officials at Police headquarters here said they were probing if the seized explosives were meant for the Maoists
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A man, identified as Abul Qayyum Khan (41) was arrested and about 80 kg ammonium nitrate and 229 detonator sticks were seized from him in Mahasamund District of Chhattisgarh, Police said. Officials at Police headquarters here said they were probing if the seized explosives were meant for the Maoists.
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June - 14 
Police in Chhattisgarh on June 14 recovered a 25 kilograms bomb planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) under a culvert in a forested area, some 200 km south of Raipur in Kanker District, to target a Police convoy scheduled to pass over it later in the day. Official
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Police in Chhattisgarh on June 14 recovered a 25 kilograms bomb planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) under a culvert in a forested area, some 200 km south of Raipur in Kanker District, to target a Police convoy scheduled to pass over it later in the day. Officials at Police Headquarters here said that a Police search squad detected the bomb and defused it immediately.
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June - 14 
Police on June 14 recovered 46 rounds of ammunition, two letter pads and 50 metres of fuse wire used in landmine explosions by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from under a hay stack at Anandpur Toroa Toli about 70 kilometres from Ranchi in the Kisku Police Station area in Loharda
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Police on June 14 recovered 46 rounds of ammunition, two letter pads and 50 metres of fuse wire used in landmine explosions by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from under a hay stack at Anandpur Toroa Toli about 70 kilometres from Ranchi in the Kisku Police Station area in Lohardaga District. Superintendent of Police (SP) Asim Vikrant Minz said they had acted on a tip-off. “Out of 46 rounds of ammunition, 43 is of 306mm bore used in single-shot rifle while three are of 9mm bore used in pistols,” the SP said. Officer in Charge (OIC) of Kisku Police Station Munu Tudu agreed, saying the letter pad bore the old name of the banned outfit. “The letter pad is printed in Hindi. Maovadi Community Centre is written on it,” the OIC said.
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June - 15 
During a routine combing operation on the R-Kothagudem-Danvaipeta road in Charla mandal (administrative division) in Khammam District on June 15, the Special Police team recovered a landmine, with 30 kilograms of explosives and 50 meters of detonator wire, buried under the road surface by the Commun
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During a routine combing operation on the R-Kothagudem-Danvaipeta road in Charla mandal (administrative division) in Khammam District on June 15, the Special Police team recovered a landmine, with 30 kilograms of explosives and 50 meters of detonator wire, buried under the road surface by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres. Police suspect that the landmine was planted by the Sunita Area Committee (Maoist squad) which is active in the area, targeting Policemen who patrol on foot.
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June - 15 
The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested three persons and recovered a total of 10,500 detonators from their car in Kokhraj area in Kaushambhi District late on June 15, reports mangalorean.com. "We cannot rule out the possibility of them being linked to Maoist groups [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M
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The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested three persons and recovered a total of 10,500 detonators from their car in Kokhraj area in Kaushambhi District late on June 15, reports mangalorean.com. "We cannot rule out the possibility of them being linked to Maoist groups [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)]. Investigations are on," Police Inspector Anand Kumar told IANS in Kaushambhi. Preliminary inquiry revealed that two are natives of Rohtas District in Bihar, while the third is from Uttar Pradesh. The Police are yet to ascertain from where the three persons bought the detonators.
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June - 16 
Ramswaroop Yadav alias Vikas Yadav, ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Maoists, was arrested by the Police from Pachokhar village under Dev block in Aurangabad District on June 15, reports Times of India. Yadav was involved in five dozen cases of Maoist violence in the State, including an incident of bomb
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Ramswaroop Yadav alias Vikas Yadav, ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Maoists, was arrested by the Police from Pachokhar village under Dev block in Aurangabad District on June 15, reports Times of India. Yadav was involved in five dozen cases of Maoist violence in the State, including an incident of bomb explosion where eight persons (seven of them children) were killed at Pachokhar village under Deo Police Station during State Assembly election 2010. He was also involved in an attack on Central Reserve Police Force base camp at Madanpur, besides being involved in bomb blasts at different schools in the District. Yadav was carrying a reward of INR 50,000 on his head. Five kilograms of explosive, a country-made pistol and several Maoists literature were recovered from him, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, Magadh Range) Umesh Kumar said, adds PTI.
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June - 18 
Police raided a place in Khagaria District on June 18 and arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ Rameshwar Yadav, alias Subhash alias Lamboo, and his associate Sandeep Yadav, reports PTI. One pistol, 24 rounds of ammunition, two mobile phones besides INR 26,000 in ca
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Police raided a place in Khagaria District on June 18 and arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ Rameshwar Yadav, alias Subhash alias Lamboo, and his associate Sandeep Yadav, reports PTI. One pistol, 24 rounds of ammunition, two mobile phones besides INR 26,000 in cash and two diaries with Maoist writing were seized from them.
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June - 20 
Explosives used in claymore mine and supplementary material that weighed 70 kilograms were recovered by the Police from near the Tanda River in Balaghat District on June 20, close to Chhattisgarh border. "Based on a tip-off, we recovered seven steel plates, fuses, switches, wires, flashes, detonator
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Explosives used in claymore mine and supplementary material that weighed 70 kilograms were recovered by the Police from near the Tanda River in Balaghat District on June 20, close to Chhattisgarh border. "Based on a tip-off, we recovered seven steel plates, fuses, switches, wires, flashes, detonators and explosives used in claymore mine from village Dhiri close to Tanda river yesterday," Inspector General of Police C B Muniraju, told PTI. The Police are yet to ascertain the links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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June - 20 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a 90-minute gunbattle between the search squad of the State Police and 40 Maoist cadres in the forest region of Sitapur area in Bijapur District in the afternoon of June 20. The Police said the gun battle began when the search sq
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a 90-minute gunbattle between the search squad of the State Police and 40 Maoist cadres in the forest region of Sitapur area in Bijapur District in the afternoon of June 20. The Police said the gun battle began when the search squad of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), Special Police Officers (SPOs), and District Force was attacked by armed Maoists. The troopers returned fire and two Maoists were killed. The bodies have also been recovered, Police officials added. The Police have recovered some explosives, an AK-47 and Maoist literature from the site. Bijapur Superintendent of Police Rajendra Narayan Das said the Police suspected those killed to be from Andhra Pradesh.
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June - 22 
A cache of grenades and ammunition, pipes and wires have been recovered from a dense forest in Rayagada District on June 22. Altogether 64 rounds of 8 mm pistols, 56 grenades, 119 pipes and 5 metre of fuse wire, were recovered buried under the earth, at Raibiji forest in the Chandrapur Police Statio
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A cache of grenades and ammunition, pipes and wires have been recovered from a dense forest in Rayagada District on June 22. Altogether 64 rounds of 8 mm pistols, 56 grenades, 119 pipes and 5 metre of fuse wire, were recovered buried under the earth, at Raibiji forest in the Chandrapur Police Station limits, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, South-West Range), Soumendra Priyadarshi said. The arms were hidden by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres for future use, the DIG said.
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June - 22 
A Maoist ‘area commander’ was arrested from near Saranda forest in Sundargarh District, reports Hindustan Times. The Police recovered an automatic 9 mm pistol, five live cartridges, posters, Maoist literatures and leaflets from Kunduru Luhar alias Golapa (25) of Bisra area, Rourkela Superintendent o
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A Maoist ‘area commander’ was arrested from near Saranda forest in Sundargarh District, reports Hindustan Times. The Police recovered an automatic 9 mm pistol, five live cartridges, posters, Maoist literatures and leaflets from Kunduru Luhar alias Golapa (25) of Bisra area, Rourkela Superintendent of Police (SP) Himanshu Lal said. Kunduru was the 'area commander' of the outfit at Digha area after death of Maoist commander Md Muslim, the SP said.
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June - 23 
Two landmines suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were found in the Simulpal area under Belpahari Police Station of West Midnapore District on June 23. The explosives were later defused.
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Two landmines suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were found in the Simulpal area under Belpahari Police Station of West Midnapore District on June 23. The explosives were later defused.
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June - 25 
Security Force (SF) personnel detected and defused four landmines suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Hatnaburu in West Singhbhum District on June 25. The landmines, weighing an average 15 kilograms each, were planted in four different places under a kut
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Security Force (SF) personnel detected and defused four landmines suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Hatnaburu in West Singhbhum District on June 25. The landmines, weighing an average 15 kilograms each, were planted in four different places under a kutcha road deep inside Saranda forest targeting the SF, Superintendent of Police A. K. Singh said.
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June - 27 
At least seven live bombs were found on June 27 by a joint search team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Chhattisgarh Police in Kanker District.
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At least seven live bombs were found on June 27 by a joint search team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Chhattisgarh Police in Kanker District.
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June - 28 
A team of Raipur Police and Special Task Force (STF) demolished a temporary camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Raigarh District on June 28, reports Daily Bhaskar. No Maoist could be arrested but a huge quantity of food supply, bombs, explosives and Maoist literature were s
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A team of Raipur Police and Special Task Force (STF) demolished a temporary camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Raigarh District on June 28, reports Daily Bhaskar. No Maoist could be arrested but a huge quantity of food supply, bombs, explosives and Maoist literature were seized from the camp. Police said around 30 to 40 Maoists had stayed in the region for 3-4 weeks.
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July - 1 
A ‘deputy commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sunil, was killed in a gunfight with Security Forces near Pandapada village in Keonjhar District on July 1, reports Hindustan Times. Sunil was the second in command of the Kalinga Nagar division of the CPI-Maoist
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A ‘deputy commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sunil, was killed in a gunfight with Security Forces near Pandapada village in Keonjhar District on July 1, reports Hindustan Times. Sunil was the second in command of the Kalinga Nagar division of the CPI-Maoist. A revolver, a locally made gun, some detonators and other camp articles were seized from the site. No causality or injury has been reported from the Police side.
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July - 1 
A Maoist ‘zonal commander’ and another Left Wing Extremist (LWE) were killed in a factional clash at Baulia village under Chutia Police Station area in Rohtas District, reports IBN Live. Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said the LWE factions clashed in which Birendra Rana (Yadav), Maoist ‘z
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A Maoist ‘zonal commander’ and another Left Wing Extremist (LWE) were killed in a factional clash at Baulia village under Chutia Police Station area in Rohtas District, reports IBN Live. Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said the LWE factions clashed in which Birendra Rana (Yadav), Maoist ‘zonal commander’, Sone-Vidhyachal zone, and another LWE Vishnu Yadav were killed. The dead bodies were recovered by the Police, he said, adding one AK-56 rifle was seized from them.
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July - 1 
At least three Communist party of India (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed when Security Forces (SFs), including Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) personnel, attacked Maoist ‘zonal commander’ Ajay Mahto’s 35 cadre-strong squad at a place between rugged hills and dense forests near Telaiya
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At least three Communist party of India (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed when Security Forces (SFs), including Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) personnel, attacked Maoist ‘zonal commander’ Ajay Mahto’s 35 cadre-strong squad at a place between rugged hills and dense forests near Telaiya village in Hazaribagh District on July 1, reports Telegraph. “We fired around 400-500 rounds. They (Maoists) retaliated with 200-300 rounds. The gunfight continued for two hours and three Maoists were killed,” Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj said. He added that one of the deceased Maoists had been identified as veteran leader Ramji Manjhi, but Police had failed to recover any of the bodies. “The rebels managed to escape with their dead comrades, taking advantage of Vishnugarh’s border with Bokaro.” After the Maoists fled, a combing operation in the area yielded INR 6.90 lakh in cash, a large numbers of uniforms, utensils, food grain, medicines, a 9-mm pistol, four live cartridges and 14 empty cartridges of AK-47.
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July - 3 
The Hindu reports that the joint Security Forces operating in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected West Midnapore District recovered a cache of arms belonging to the Maoists in an operation on July 3. “Acting on a tip-off, a joint-team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
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The Hindu reports that the joint Security Forces operating in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected West Midnapore District recovered a cache of arms belonging to the Maoists in an operation on July 3. “Acting on a tip-off, a joint-team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the State Police conducted a raid in the forest area near Auspal village. Four firearms, 10 rounds of ammunition, two landmines and several explosive devices were recovered from the spot,” Mukesh Kumar, Additional Superintendent of Police (Jhargram) told The Hindu over telephone. However, no Maoist was arrested during the raid.
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July - 4 
Two Maoists were arrested and a huge quantity of explosives and weapons seized from them from a forest in Keonjhar District, reports IBN Live. While one of Maoists Trilochan Mahanta functioned as a messenger for top Maoist leader Sushil alias Basanta, the other named Laxman was an active cadre of Ka
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Two Maoists were arrested and a huge quantity of explosives and weapons seized from them from a forest in Keonjhar District, reports IBN Live. While one of Maoists Trilochan Mahanta functioned as a messenger for top Maoist leader Sushil alias Basanta, the other named Laxman was an active cadre of Kalinganagar division of the CPI-Maoist. They were arrested during a joint combing operation in Khajuridani forest in Telkoi area. Huge quantities of explosives, two rifles, ammunitions, Maoist literature, uniform and medicines were seized from the two Maoists.
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July - 4 July - 6
Times of India reports that the Security Force (SF) during an between July 4-6in the Sarju-Gotag hills axis under Latehar Police Station neutralised a training camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Koel Sank Zone and recovered Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and indigenous
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Times of India reports that the Security Force (SF) during an between July 4-6in the Sarju-Gotag hills axis under Latehar Police Station neutralised a training camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Koel Sank Zone and recovered Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and indigenous arms factories spread over an area of two square kilometres. The SF also recovered around three tones of explosives, chemicals and parts of weapons. The recoveries also included books on making IEDs, chemical formulas and over 20 sacks of ammonium nitrates and other materials. The SFs also recovered a blueprint of May 3, 2011 Lohardaga serial IED blasts in which 11 Police personnel were killed. "The blueprint was recovered from the indigenous IED factory where real time testing of explosives was done," said Jharkhand Police spokesperson S. N. Pradhan. The camp, considered the backbone of Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] in Bihar and Jharkhand, often remained guarded with over 100 Maoists and more than 500 IED were planted on the routes to the camp. The camp which falls under the Koel Sankh Zone, and spreads through Palamu, Garhwa, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Gaya, Aurangabad and Northern Districts of Chhattisgarh is considered the richest of the Maoists zones in Bihar and Jharkhand.
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July - 5 
Four former cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who broke away to form their own group, were arrested after a brief gun-fight at Turiamba village in Gumla District on July 5, reports IBN Live. One of the fo
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Four former cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who broke away to form their own group, were arrested after a brief gun-fight at Turiamba village in Gumla District on July 5, reports IBN Live. One of the four, Kuldip Sahu, was hit in the leg and the others Aditya Gop, Dilip Gop and Badal Gop were arrested after the brief encounter during a Police raid, Superintendent of Police, (SP) Narendra Kumar, said. A rifle, 16 round of ammunition, five mobile sets and two motor-bikes were recovered from them, he said.
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July - 5 
Three Maoists reportedly involved in the killing of SF personnel and many crimes were arrested from Jajpur and Keonjhar District, reports Orissadiary.com. "In a joint combing operation by Jajpur and Keonjhar police arrested three Maoists. Police also seized two guns from them. All the three arreste
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Three Maoists reportedly involved in the killing of SF personnel and many crimes were arrested from Jajpur and Keonjhar District, reports Orissadiary.com. "In a joint combing operation by Jajpur and Keonjhar police arrested three Maoists. Police also seized two guns from them. All the three arrested Maoists have been identified as Gora Hansada (24) of village Rangamatia, Shyamasundar Bakse (24) of village Rangamatia and Ramachandra Hemrum (22) of Chandipasi village. Gora Hansada was arrested from Jajpur Road and the other two from Ghasipura police station area of Keonjhar district ", Superintendent of Police Deepak Kumar said.
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July - 5 
Two Security Force (SF) Personnel were injured when three landmines planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded during a combing operation in Sonepur Ghati forest of Daringbadi area in Kandhamal District on July 5, reports IBN Live. Two claymore mines were also recovered
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Two Security Force (SF) Personnel were injured when three landmines planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded during a combing operation in Sonepur Ghati forest of Daringbadi area in Kandhamal District on July 5, reports IBN Live. Two claymore mines were also recovered from the site.
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July - 6 
A Maoist leader in the Panchparganiya area, identified as Heera Singh Munda (50), and Etwa Mahali, a 15-year-old Maoist courier, were arrested from a forest area under Bundu Police Station in Ranchi District on July 6. During the interrogation, the arrestees confessed to have hidden 310 explosive bo
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A Maoist leader in the Panchparganiya area, identified as Heera Singh Munda (50), and Etwa Mahali, a 15-year-old Maoist courier, were arrested from a forest area under Bundu Police Station in Ranchi District on July 6. During the interrogation, the arrestees confessed to have hidden 310 explosive boosters at Aradih forest. Later, the Ranchi Police recovered the 310 explosive boosters hidden in the natural bunker.
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July - 6 
IBN Live reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Security Force personnel in Balrampur Police District on July 6. The encounter took place in the forests of Navadih village under Chando Police limits when a group of Maoists opened i
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IBN Live reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Security Force personnel in Balrampur Police District on July 6. The encounter took place in the forests of Navadih village under Chando Police limits when a group of Maoists opened indiscriminate firing on the team of Joint Police Force, during a routine patrol, Superintendent of Police (SP) N K Khare said. The deceased, identified as Meena Khalko (18) from Karpa Mutki village, was killed in retaliatory fire, the SP said. Some weapons and Maoists literature was also recovered from her, Khare added.
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July - 6 
Police claimed to have injured a few Maoists in an encounter in Raigarh District. SP Rahul Sharma said a group of around 30 Maoists attacked a Police team which was conducting a combing operation near Pardhiyapali village. Police returned the fire, and the Maoists, outnumbered, escaped towards neigh
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Police claimed to have injured a few Maoists in an encounter in Raigarh District. SP Rahul Sharma said a group of around 30 Maoists attacked a Police team which was conducting a combing operation near Pardhiyapali village. Police returned the fire, and the Maoists, outnumbered, escaped towards neighbouring Mahasamund District, Sharma added. The Police recovered one SLR rifle and 19 live rounds from the incident site.
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July - 9 
IANS reports that two persons suspected of supplying explosives to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Jamuwahan crossing in Syedraza town in Chandauli District on July 9, with a cache of detonators. Over 500 detonators were recovered from them. According to police, t
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IANS reports that two persons suspected of supplying explosives to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Jamuwahan crossing in Syedraza town in Chandauli District on July 9, with a cache of detonators. Over 500 detonators were recovered from them. According to police, the two are natives of Maoist-affected Sonbhadra District of the State.
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July - 10 
IBN Live reports that an encounter took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sakaul forest of Munger District on July 10. However, there was no report of injury on either side, the Police said. The Maoists fired upon the Policemen during a combining ope
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IBN Live reports that an encounter took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sakaul forest of Munger District on July 10. However, there was no report of injury on either side, the Police said. The Maoists fired upon the Policemen during a combining operation forcing the cops to fire over 125 rounds, Superintendent of Police, P Kannan said. Police recovered a rifle, 27 rounds of ammunition, five detonators, one carbine spring, five sets of Maoist uniforms, 25 blood clotting drugs and Maoist literature from the site of the encounter, Kannan said. The cops neutralised three watch towers and four bunkers of the Maoists in the forest, Kannan added.
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July - 10 
Police arrested two persons, identified as Udhab Mallick and Kandura Pradhan, for having links with the Maoists in Kandhamal District on July 10. The Police recovered two country made guns and Maoist posters from them. "We arrested the two after getting sufficient evidence on their links with the Ma
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Police arrested two persons, identified as Udhab Mallick and Kandura Pradhan, for having links with the Maoists in Kandhamal District on July 10. The Police recovered two country made guns and Maoist posters from them. "We arrested the two after getting sufficient evidence on their links with the Maoists," said a senior Police Officer when the residents of Sonepur in Daringibadi block (administrative division) accused the Police of arresting the duo by implicating them as Maoists. The residents urged the District administration to release the two "innocent villagers" and halt combing operations in the area.
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July - 10 
Ranchi Police arrested two PLFI cadres with arms and ammunition from Lapung Police Station area in Ranchi District. Vikas Kumar Sahu and Deepak Kumar Singh were arrested by the Lapung Police following a tip-off from the forest area. While Sahu hails from Khunti District, Singh belongs to Gumla Distr
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Ranchi Police arrested two PLFI cadres with arms and ammunition from Lapung Police Station area in Ranchi District. Vikas Kumar Sahu and Deepak Kumar Singh were arrested by the Lapung Police following a tip-off from the forest area. While Sahu hails from Khunti District, Singh belongs to Gumla District. "A country-made pistol and four bullets were also seized from their possession," said Superintendent of Police (rural) Michael S Raj adding that both the cadres would be forwarded to custody on July 11. Police also recovered two cell phones through which the duo used to make calls to local businessmen for money.
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July - 10 
The Berhampur Police recovered a 9 mm pistol from one Sunil Pradhan (32) of Kumbharbadi in Daringibadi Police Station in Kandhamal District on July 10, reported to be earlier looted by Maoists from Ranjan Mallick, the then inspector in-charge of R Udayagiri Police Station in Gajapati District in 200
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The Berhampur Police recovered a 9 mm pistol from one Sunil Pradhan (32) of Kumbharbadi in Daringibadi Police Station in Kandhamal District on July 10, reported to be earlier looted by Maoists from Ranjan Mallick, the then inspector in-charge of R Udayagiri Police Station in Gajapati District in 2006, reports Times of India.
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July - 12 
Four suspected Maoists were arrested from separate places in Garhwa District, reports IBN Live. Following a tip-off, the Police arrested Jamuna Gupta (30), Raj Kumar Gupta (32), Dukhi Singh Kharwar (31) and Satyendra Singh (35) from neighbouring villages of Galiari-Khurk and Galilari-kala villages u
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Four suspected Maoists were arrested from separate places in Garhwa District, reports IBN Live. Following a tip-off, the Police arrested Jamuna Gupta (30), Raj Kumar Gupta (32), Dukhi Singh Kharwar (31) and Satyendra Singh (35) from neighbouring villages of Galiari-Khurk and Galilari-kala villages under Dhurki Police Station, Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar said. Two country-made rifles, a pistol, six bullets, four mobile handsets, some unfinished materials for making country-made guns and INR 1800 were recovered from their possession. The Guptas were accused of being in the Maoist firing squad which attacked the Dhurki Police Station in 2009. The other two men were part of the Maoist firing squad and reportedly helped them to procure weapons and the ones allegedly found from their possession were supposed to cost INR 70,000, Kumar added.
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July - 12 
IBN Live reports that a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from a place under town Police Station in Aurangabad District on July 12. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the place and arrested Vinod Paswan alias Navin Paswan, the Maoist leader,.
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IBN Live reports that a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from a place under town Police Station in Aurangabad District on July 12. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the place and arrested Vinod Paswan alias Navin Paswan, the Maoist leader,. One country-made pistol and some live cartridges were recovered from him. Paswan was wanted in connection with the Tandawa encounter in which four troopers were killed two years ago, besides the attack on the construction-site of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in Navinagar in the District.
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July - 12 
Official sources said that teams of the Gadchiroli Police carried out an operation in the forest near Pipli (Burgi) on July 12 and arrested five Maoist cadres. The Police recovered four manually loading guns and ammunition from their possession. The arrested Maoists are identified as Buccha Pungati
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Official sources said that teams of the Gadchiroli Police carried out an operation in the forest near Pipli (Burgi) on July 12 and arrested five Maoist cadres. The Police recovered four manually loading guns and ammunition from their possession. The arrested Maoists are identified as Buccha Pungati (23), Manku Pada (22), Madi Lekami (30), Madi Pungati (40) and Vinod Pada (21), all residents of Pipli (Burgi).
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July - 14 
Daily Pioneer reports that in a joint operation by the Bermo Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), recovered one can bomb, three local-made bombs, 36 cartridges, one gun, one tarpaulin, one uniform and six bags which the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had hidden in a bunk
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Daily Pioneer reports that in a joint operation by the Bermo Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), recovered one can bomb, three local-made bombs, 36 cartridges, one gun, one tarpaulin, one uniform and six bags which the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had hidden in a bunker just 4 kilometres away from Jhumra hill near Lalgarh village in Bokaro District in the night of July 14. Acting on a tip-off, the joint team of Security Force personnel conducted the raid and seized the cartridges of different bores wrapped in plastic bags. Later, the Police arrested a Maoist cadre identified as Balo Manjhi, who revealed the Maoist plan to capture Luggupahari hills.
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July - 14 
IBN Live reports that the Police uncovered a mini-gun factory at Varna Dihri village in Rohtas District on July 14. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a house and unearthed the illicit factory, Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said. Six rifles, four unfinished rifles, besides several arm-ma
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IBN Live reports that the Police uncovered a mini-gun factory at Varna Dihri village in Rohtas District on July 14. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a house and unearthed the illicit factory, Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said. Six rifles, four unfinished rifles, besides several arm-manufacturing equipment and materials were recovered during the operation. One person was arrested in this connection, Maharaj added. He said it was being reported that arms were being supplied to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from the illegal factory.
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July - 15 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from the Gerua and Khasia forests during a search operation by Security Force (SF) personnel in Banka District in the night of July 15, reports Hindustan Times. A joint team of the Police from Jamui and Banka Districts raided the forests on the said night and ar
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from the Gerua and Khasia forests during a search operation by Security Force (SF) personnel in Banka District in the night of July 15, reports Hindustan Times. A joint team of the Police from Jamui and Banka Districts raided the forests on the said night and arrested the Maoists identified as Barku Marandi, Manoj Paswan and Digambar Das, said SP (Banka) Shyam Kumar. The Police have recovered two pistols and several Maoist literatures from them.
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July - 16 
Three Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, cadres, identified as Kalam Ansari, Asfar Ansari and Ravindra Bhuiyan, were arrested and six weapons, including three rifles, were recovered from them during raids in Palamu District on July 16, reports Times of India. Kal
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Three Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, cadres, identified as Kalam Ansari, Asfar Ansari and Ravindra Bhuiyan, were arrested and six weapons, including three rifles, were recovered from them during raids in Palamu District on July 16, reports Times of India. Kalam was arrested from Gurha village. Following his arrest, the other two Asfar and Ravindra were arrested from Siknee village under the Panki Police Station. Police also recovered four cell phones and a uniform.
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July - 17 
Acting on a tip-off, a raid was conducted by the Police in Naga Road locality close to the border under direct surveillance of the Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajeev Ranjan and a cache of explosives, including detonators, fuse wires and timer watch used in making crude bombs were recovered in Ea
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Acting on a tip-off, a raid was conducted by the Police in Naga Road locality close to the border under direct surveillance of the Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajeev Ranjan and a cache of explosives, including detonators, fuse wires and timer watch used in making crude bombs were recovered in East Champaran District in the evening of July 17, reports Telegraph. Several ornaments looted from a jewellery shop last month were also recovered. In addition five persons were also arrested.
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July - 17 
Orissadiary.com reports that the Police officials arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kanhu Besra (24), from Barabati bazaar on national highway no-5 at Dharmasala in Jajpur District in the night of July 17. Besra is a resident of Ambadali village in M
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Orissadiary.com reports that the Police officials arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kanhu Besra (24), from Barabati bazaar on national highway no-5 at Dharmasala in Jajpur District in the night of July 17. Besra is a resident of Ambadali village in Mayurbhanj District. The Police recovered a revolver, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) uniform, a sharp weapon, bullet cover, two mobile phones, some tablets and an identity card of Banda Industrial Training Institute (ITI) of Rangamatia in Mayurbhanj District from him.
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July - 17 
Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a dump consisting of three landmines, three claymore mines and a huge quantity of gelatine sticks during anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] combing operation in Narayanpatna area of Koraput District on July 17, reports IBN Live. The recovery was made in
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Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a dump consisting of three landmines, three claymore mines and a huge quantity of gelatine sticks during anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] combing operation in Narayanpatna area of Koraput District on July 17, reports IBN Live. The recovery was made in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Patchangi area, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP, Laxmipur), Y Jagannath Rao said. "The Maoists had planted the explosives targeting the Security Force personnel engaged in combing operation. No injury or casualty has been reported. The explosives were kept in steel containers," Rao added.
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July - 17 
SF arrested two suspected Maoists in the forest on the Palamu-Chatra border touching Bihar during an operation code named as ‘Blue Moon’ in Ranchi District on July 17, reports Daily Pioneer. The SFs recovered three country made guns, one flash gun, one Motorola walky talky, pistols, uniforms, utensi
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SF arrested two suspected Maoists in the forest on the Palamu-Chatra border touching Bihar during an operation code named as ‘Blue Moon’ in Ranchi District on July 17, reports Daily Pioneer. The SFs recovered three country made guns, one flash gun, one Motorola walky talky, pistols, uniforms, utensils, backpacks, Maoist literatures and large number of live ammunition from them.
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July - 17 
Telegraph reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader identified as Biren Mahato was arrested from a village near Jhargram area in West Midnapore District in the night of July 17. Biren was allegedly part of a Maoist squad that had held up the Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express at B
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Telegraph reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader identified as Biren Mahato was arrested from a village near Jhargram area in West Midnapore District in the night of July 17. Biren was allegedly part of a Maoist squad that had held up the Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express at Banstala in the District for more than three hours in October 2009. The Police recovered a pistol and ammunition from him. Mahato was also wanted for the abduction and murder of two women in Muraboni in April 2011, killing of Rabindranath Mahato, the headmaster of a primary school at Indraboni in the District, on July 23, 2010, and for cases of extortion, abduction and sedition against him. “Biren used to lead a Maoist squad in West Midnapore’s Manikpara-Sardiha area,” Superintendent of Police Praveen Tripathi, said.
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July - 21 
A Maoist cadre, identified as Arun Tirkey, was arrested by the Police from Jashpur District, reports ANI. Police recovered a revolver, six detonators, three 7.62 SLR round and a mobile phone from his possession. Tirkey used to operate from the rural areas of Jharkhand and extorted money from village
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A Maoist cadre, identified as Arun Tirkey, was arrested by the Police from Jashpur District, reports ANI. Police recovered a revolver, six detonators, three 7.62 SLR round and a mobile phone from his possession. Tirkey used to operate from the rural areas of Jharkhand and extorted money from village heads and landlords, Additional Superintendent of Police, J R Thakur, said. “Members of Jharkhand Liberation Tigers had formed a separate group and were operating in the rural regions like Bhalwanda, Pauni and Meral and they used to extort money from the village heads and landlords,” Thakur added.
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