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January - 5 
Kerala Police recovered explosives from under the Kuttippuram Bridge across the Bharathapuzha River at Kuttippuram in Malappuram District on December 5, reports Mathrubhumi. The explosives found are remotely operated and are made for the Indian Army in Maharashtra. Communist Party of India-Maoi
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Kerala Police recovered explosives from under the Kuttippuram Bridge across the Bharathapuzha River at Kuttippuram in Malappuram District on December 5, reports Mathrubhumi. The explosives found are remotely operated and are made for the Indian Army in Maharashtra. Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are suspected to be in possession of Claymore mines, used exclusively by the Indian Army, said Police.
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January - 6 
Three Maoists were arrested and a 10 kilograms tiffin bomb was recovered from their possession in Kondgaon District on January 6, reports The Pioneer. The cadres were arrested from the forest between Ranapal and Nawagaon villages under Mardapal Police Station limits when a joint team of Securit
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Three Maoists were arrested and a 10 kilograms tiffin bomb was recovered from their possession in Kondgaon District on January 6, reports The Pioneer. The cadres were arrested from the forest between Ranapal and Nawagaon villages under Mardapal Police Station limits when a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) was out on duty to ensure security to the road construction work, according to Kondagaon, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag. The construction of road is underway between Ranapal and Bayanar in Mardapal area, he said. The composite squad, involving 41st battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and local Police, was carrying out patrolling to provide security to the construction works, when it spotted three Maoists hiding in the forest between Ranapal and Nawagaon, following which they were arrested, he said. A 10-kg tiffin bomb, one bundle wire, one dry battery, Maoist literatures and a Naxal banner in the name of East Bastar Division of the outlawed CPI-Maoist were recovered from their possession, Nag said.
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January - 11 January - 12
Two ‘commanders’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) outfit were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Hazaribagh District Police and troopers of the 22nd battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Konai Khurd village under Padma Police Station in Hazaribagh District in the in
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Two ‘commanders’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) outfit were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Hazaribagh District Police and troopers of the 22nd battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Konai Khurd village under Padma Police Station in Hazaribagh District in the intervening night of January 11-12, reports Hindustan Times. The raiding team recovered one AK 47 and INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifles besides around 200 live ammunition from the two dead rebels, along with two mobile phones and posters and literature of the banned group.
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January - 16 
Personnel of the 26th battalion of Central Reserve police Forces (CRPF) and local Police seized a huge cache of arms during a special operation against Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] at Chargi Forest area in Peterwar Block (administrative unit) in Bokaro District on January 16, reports The
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Personnel of the 26th battalion of Central Reserve police Forces (CRPF) and local Police seized a huge cache of arms during a special operation against Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] at Chargi Forest area in Peterwar Block (administrative unit) in Bokaro District on January 16, reports The Pioneer. Acting on a tip off, a CRPF team headed by Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Sanjay Kumar launched an operation in Chargi forest in Peterwar block. During the operation the team detected an artificial tunnel near Chargi forest which the rebels used for strong arms and ammunition. Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP), Kartik S. said two country-made pistols, 45 cartridges, 318 piece of electronic detonators, three magazines, one rifle of 315 bore, huge cartridges of Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) and others explosives were recovered from the artificial tunnel. The arms were stored by the members of Santosh Mahto in the forest to carry out an attack by the Maoists on the Security Forces (SFs). Though some members of Santosh Mahto of the banned outfit were present in the forest they preferred to disperse from the spot after leaving behind their weapons, the area is close to the border of Gomia Block, also Maoists hit Block of the District.
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January - 17 
An ‘area commander’ of Jharkhand Jan-Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter at Jerpahari under Sadar Police Station limits in Latehar District late on January 17, reports The Indian Express. According to the
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An ‘area commander’ of Jharkhand Jan-Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter at Jerpahari under Sadar Police Station limits in Latehar District late on January 17, reports The Indian Express. According to the Police, a joint team of the District Police and Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) had launched a search operation in Jer hills under Sadar Police Station area on Tuesday (January 16), following information about the movement of a squad of JJMP, being led by Guddu Yadav. The joint team came across the group and an exchange of fire took place the next day.“A search operation was mounted this morning (January 17), which led to the recovery of a body. It was identified as that of Guddu Yadav, a resident of Kui village under Manika Police Station area. He had four cases in Chandwa and Manika area,” said a Police officer.Police sources said that an AK-47, four American-made rifles, one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, among others were recovered.
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January - 17 
The Disrict Police foiled an attempt by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to blow up a vehicle carrying Security Forces (SFs) after the seizure of two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Imamganj region in Gaya District on January 17, reports The Telegraph.The two IEDs, each w
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The Disrict Police foiled an attempt by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to blow up a vehicle carrying Security Forces (SFs) after the seizure of two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Imamganj region in Gaya District on January 17, reports The Telegraph.The two IEDs, each weighing 10 kilograms, were planted under the road leading to Bodhia hills under Salaiya Police Station. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer, Surendra Das said the Maoists had planted the explosives near Tilakdih village to target the SF personnel. CRPF's Assistant Commandant Sujeet Kumar said the seized explosives were of high quality and enough to cause extensive damage to the Police patrol vehicle. "Both the IEDs were defused by the personnel of the bomb disposal squad in the presence of senior officials of the central paramilitary force," Assistant Commandant Sujeetadded.
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January - 17 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Madvi Baman (30) and Harish Podiam (23), arrested after an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District on January 17, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place during an anti-
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Madvi Baman (30) and Harish Podiam (23), arrested after an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District on January 17, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place during an anti-Maoist operation launched at Galgam, Bhusapur and Tekmela villages of Usoor by a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Police. Two CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from the forests near Bhusapur village under Usoor Police Station and recovered directional bomb, detonator, bow and arrow and other materials, said Police official.
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January - 18 
In a separate incident, three IEDs were recovered by the 32nd battalion SSB from a sugarcane field near Sonoalsubbavillage inSuppiBlock (administrative unit) under Majorganj Police Station in Sitamarhi District on 18, reports UNI.
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In a separate incident, three IEDs were recovered by the 32nd battalion SSB from a sugarcane field near Sonoalsubbavillage inSuppiBlock (administrative unit) under Majorganj Police Station in Sitamarhi District on 18, reports UNI.
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January - 19 
Two CPI-Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada District on January 19, reports New Indian Express. The surrendered Maoists have been identified as Nelliram Kashyap, hailing from Orchha area of Narayanpur District, and Munna Ista of Barsoor area of Dantewada. Kashyap su
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Two CPI-Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada District on January 19, reports New Indian Express. The surrendered Maoists have been identified as Nelliram Kashyap, hailing from Orchha area of Narayanpur District, and Munna Ista of Barsoor area of Dantewada. Kashyap surrendered along with one muzzle loading gun, one tiffin bomb, explosive powder, Maoists pamphlets and crackers. Ista surrendered along with one muzzle loading gun.
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January - 20 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) recovered two pressure bombs and petrol bomb from a bridge in Kanker District on January 20, reports Deshbhandu. The SFs conducted a search operation on the banks of Katari River in Bethia Police Station area.
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) recovered two pressure bombs and petrol bomb from a bridge in Kanker District on January 20, reports Deshbhandu. The SFs conducted a search operation on the banks of Katari River in Bethia Police Station area.
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January - 21 
Telangana Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Madivi Sammaiah, Nanda and Mirgam Arjun from two different places of Bhadradri Kothagudem District on January 21, reports The Hindu. The Police arrested Sammaiah and Nanda from at Devanagaram in
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Telangana Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Madivi Sammaiah, Nanda and Mirgam Arjun from two different places of Bhadradri Kothagudem District on January 21, reports The Hindu. The Police arrested Sammaiah and Nanda from at Devanagaram in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) and Mirgam Arjun near Bhadrachalam town during regular vehicle-check and seized several gelatin sticks, detonators and bundles of electrical wire. Police registered cases against the trio at Charla and Bhadrachalam Police Stations, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Amber Kishore Jha.
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January - 22 
Seven-seven kilograms of two Tifin bombs suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to harm the Police and Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP)'s search parties were recovered in the forest of Jhansi Khaira of Dhur area in ??Rajnandgaon District on Janua
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Seven-seven kilograms of two Tifin bombs suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to harm the Police and Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP)'s search parties were recovered in the forest of Jhansi Khaira of Dhur area in ??Rajnandgaon District on January 22, reports News 18. Acting on the information, the joint Police party of the District Police force and the ITBP had launched a search operation in the forest. During the search, the joint party saw the bomb and the electric wires kept hidden among the bushes. Police and ITBP team destroyed the bomb there in the forest.
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January - 23 
Meanwhile, a joint team of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the District Police arrested nine CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women cadres, from the forests near Becha and Kadenar villages under Chhotedongar Police Station limits in Narayanpur District during an anti-Maoist operation
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Meanwhile, a joint team of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the District Police arrested nine CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women cadres, from the forests near Becha and Kadenar villages under Chhotedongar Police Station limits in Narayanpur District during an anti-Maoist operation on January 23, reports PTI. The arrestees, identified as Sitaram Watti, Munna alias Ravishankar, Shankar, Fagu alias Jaisingh, Sonadhar, Sukman Korram, Lchhuram Neta, Jaldai Watti and Budhmati alias Phulbati, are lower-rung cadres who are wanted for crimes like attempt to murder, attacking Police party and loot, Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla, said.
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January - 23 
An encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres took place in the forests of Atapalli of Basaguda Police Station in Bijapur District late on January 23, reports News 18. After the long encounter, the Maoists fled leaving
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An encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres took place in the forests of Atapalli of Basaguda Police Station in Bijapur District late on January 23, reports News 18. After the long encounter, the Maoists fled leaving behind their weapons and escaped. Police recovered a pipe bomb, bottle bomb, mobile and items of daily use from the encounter spot.
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January - 26 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Manku Varda (25), Khunta Varda (23) and Tangru Padda (22) were arrested following an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres from Alparas village under Koyalibeda Police Station in Kanker District on
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Manku Varda (25), Khunta Varda (23) and Tangru Padda (22) were arrested following an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres from Alparas village under Koyalibeda Police Station in Kanker District on January 26, reports India Today. SFs recovered one muzzle loading gun, one Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] uniform, two detonators; two small boxes of gun powder, couple of crackers and other Maoist-related materials were recovered from the arrested CPI-Maoist cadres, said Police official.
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January - 26 
A joint team of West Singhbhum District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) destroyed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in an encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres at Porahat forest under Karaikela Police Station in West Singhbhum District on January 2
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A joint team of West Singhbhum District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) destroyed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in an encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres at Porahat forest under Karaikela Police Station in West Singhbhum District on January 26, reports Hindustan Times. The exchange of fire between both the sides ensued for nearly half an hour, but no casualty was reported from either side. The Security Forces (SFs), however, destroyed the CPI-Maoist camp after the rebels escaped from the spot. The combing operation was launched to hunt the CPI-Maoist leader Jeevan Kandulna, who was reportedly active in Dogebera and adjacent villages in Porahat forest. After 100 rounds of firing, the CPI-Maoist cadres along with their leader escaped from the site. Two CPI-Maoist cadres were reportedly injured and the SFs are trying to trace them. The Police recovered a rifle (looted from the Police earlier), a country-made pistol, several bullets, detonators, wire, CPI-Maoist literature, medicines, food and other daily use articles from the camp. The Police also seized a can bomb of low intensity and defused it, said West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), Anish Gupta.
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January - 26 
An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Porhat forest in West Singhbhum District on January 26, reports The Times of India. Chakradharpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Sakaldeo Ram said that a CPI-Maoist squad le
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An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Porhat forest in West Singhbhum District on January 26, reports The Times of India. Chakradharpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Sakaldeo Ram said that a CPI-Maoist squad led by its 'area commander' Jeevan Kandulana fired on Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel around 9.40am. The SF personnel retaliated and the exchange of fire lasted for over half an hour, forcing the rebels to retreat, the officer said. During search of the encounter site, a .303 rifle, which was looted from the Police, was recovered along with 100 rounds of ammunition, six powerful bombs, over 20 detonators, cordex wire and explosive-attached arrows.
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January - 27 
Lohardaga Police recovered parts of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb during a joint operation of the District Police Force and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Kerar area under Peshrar block in Lohardaga District, reports The Pioneer on January 30. Superintendent of Police (SP)
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Lohardaga Police recovered parts of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb during a joint operation of the District Police Force and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Kerar area under Peshrar block in Lohardaga District, reports The Pioneer on January 30. Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajkumar Lakra said, “On January 27 the Police got information that a team of Naxal [Left Wing extremism (LWE)] organization is wandering near the areas of Peshrar, Chainpur and Kerar. After that a team was set up including Police Inspectors Vivek Kumar, RV Philip, Girish Prasad of 158 battalion CRPF Lohardaga, Gyan Ranjan Kumar Thana-in-charge Bagru thana and Jaiprakash Police-in-charge Peshrar picket.” SP, Lakra added the Police recovered electric line tester, automobile clock, battery, bolt, wires transistor, Naxal literature computerized printed and stainless steel box. The materials are to be used to build IED device.
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January - 28 
One Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing at least eight kilograms was detected and defused by the 85 Battalion CRPF on Mahadev Ghati Bhopalpatnam road in Bijapur District on January 28, reports The Times of India.
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One Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing at least eight kilograms was detected and defused by the 85 Battalion CRPF on Mahadev Ghati Bhopalpatnam road in Bijapur District on January 28, reports The Times of India.
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January - 29 
Five persons including two former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, natives of Jharkhand were arrested by Bisra Police under Bisra Tehsil (revenue unit) in Sundergarh District on January 29, for allegedly running an extortion racket in the name of Maoists, reports O
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Five persons including two former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, natives of Jharkhand were arrested by Bisra Police under Bisra Tehsil (revenue unit) in Sundergarh District on January 29, for allegedly running an extortion racket in the name of Maoists, reports Odisha TV. Two out of five arrested were earlier associated with CPI-Maoist, but later they had left the outfit. A pistol has been seized from their possession. All the accused had vandalised a construction camp and set ablaze a mixer machine at Kaliapos under Bisra Police limits after a failed extortion bid on January 23.
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February - 2 
The C-60, Maharashtra Police counter-insurgency commando unit, personnel of Gadchiroli Police exchanged fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during an inspection of the area in Kumadpar forest area in Gadchiroli District on February 2, reports The Indian
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The C-60, Maharashtra Police counter-insurgency commando unit, personnel of Gadchiroli Police exchanged fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during an inspection of the area in Kumadpar forest area in Gadchiroli District on February 2, reports The Indian Express. The Police recovered one .303 rifle, two 12-bore rifles and other Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] material after CPI-Maoist cadres fled into the jungle, said Police.
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February - 4 
Bihar Police arrested Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one ‘commander’ of CPI-Maoist, from three different places in Gaya District on February 4, reports PrabhatKhabar. In the fist incident, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Shankar Dayal, Sanjay Reddy, Siddhe
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Bihar Police arrested Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one ‘commander’ of CPI-Maoist, from three different places in Gaya District on February 4, reports PrabhatKhabar. In the fist incident, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Shankar Dayal, Sanjay Reddy, Siddhesh Kumar, Gopal Prasad of Padumachchak village and Dilip Ravidas of the Mohanpur village, associated with Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC), is a splinter group of the former Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) now CPI-Maoist, were arrested by Barachatti Police. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres have confessed of their involvement in set ablaze of poclain hydraulic machine on Dobh-Dhangai road under Barachatti Police Station area in Gaya District on February 1. The Police recovered two pieces of detonator, five gelatin, one kilo phosphorus, sutar, aadhar card, mobile and globes. These five Maoists were produced in court and sent to jail.In the second incident, Special Task Force (STF) arrested two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as CPI-Maoist commander Sunil Yadav and his partner Dhananjay Ravidas in Gaya District. The duo have admitted of their involvement in burning of set ablaze of poclain hydraulic machine on the Harrah river and also in Amas and Gurua, said Barachatti Police Chief, Chetanand Jha and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector, Ajay Kumar Sahu. In the third incident, Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Shrikant Manjhi, who is abscounding for the last 11 years from Jarlahi village, said Mohanpur Police Station In-Charge, Neeraj Kumar.
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February - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Police in a forest area under Etapalli area in Gadchiroli District on February 5, during the day-long bandh (general shutdown) called by Maoists in the Dandkaranya region, reports Business Standard. The incident
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Police in a forest area under Etapalli area in Gadchiroli District on February 5, during the day-long bandh (general shutdown) called by Maoists in the Dandkaranya region, reports Business Standard. The incident occurred in Etapalli area at around 3 PM when the Maoists opened fire at a patrolling team of C-60 commandos, the Gadchiroli Police said in a release. "After the gun battle, the Maoists fled while leaving the body of a male ultra behind," it said. An 8 mm rifle and articles of daily use of Maoists were recovered from the spot, according to the release. Police are trying to identify the slain Maoist.
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February - 6 
Andhra Pradesh Police neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Amtakuru in Kurnool District on February 6, reports One India Telugu. The Police found a plastic drum hidden underground and recovered one live grenade, one wireless set, 35 grenades and explosive materials duri
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Andhra Pradesh Police neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Amtakuru in Kurnool District on February 6, reports One India Telugu. The Police found a plastic drum hidden underground and recovered one live grenade, one wireless set, 35 grenades and explosive materials during a search operation in Nallamalla forests.
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February - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered couple of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from a school toilet at Kukukala under Naudiha Police Station area of the Palamu District on February 6, reports UNI. The incident was planned by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad led by Abhijeet Yadav an
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered couple of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from a school toilet at Kukukala under Naudiha Police Station area of the Palamu District on February 6, reports UNI. The incident was planned by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad led by Abhijeet Yadav and Sanjay Bodra to inflict damage on the SFs but would have changed their plans at the last moment as Security Personnel no longer stay there, said Palamu Superintendent of Police(SP), Inderjeet Mahtha. The SFs recovered the IEDs with 10 pieces of detonators, 30 meter of codex wire, batteries and bombs were defused, added Chattarpur, Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Shambhu Kumar Singh.
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February - 7 
SFs arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from forest area of Basaguda in Bijapur District on February 7, reports ANI. SFs recovered detonator, wires and other equipment from him. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be asserted.
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SFs arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from forest area of Basaguda in Bijapur District on February 7, reports ANI. SFs recovered detonator, wires and other equipment from him. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be asserted.
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February - 8 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘jan militia commander’ was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Hiroli village in Dantewada District on February 8, reports First Post. The exchange of fire took place late Wednesday (February 7) evening in Dokapara forest under Kiran
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘jan militia commander’ was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Hiroli village in Dantewada District on February 8, reports First Post. The exchange of fire took place late Wednesday (February 7) evening in Dokapara forest under Kirandul Police Station limits when a joint team of SFs was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Gorakhnath Baghel said. "The composite squad of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) was cordoning off the forest area on the border of Dantewada and Bijapur districts, around 450 kilometres away from the capital, Raipur, when it came under heavy fire from ultras in Dokapara, leading to the gun-battle," he said. After the guns fell silent, the SFs recovered the body of a Maoist along with one 315 bore gun from the spot, the ASP said, adding that the Maoist has been identified as Ungami alias Chakra, who was active as a ‘jan militia commander’.
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February - 8 
The Police arrested Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy)’s Mahabubabad Division ‘secretary’ Bandaru Ilaiah alias Veeranna (50), in Mahabubabad District on February 8, reports The Hindu. Police seized a 9mm carbine, a 9mm revolver and 28 rounds of ammunition
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The Police arrested Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy)’s Mahabubabad Division ‘secretary’ Bandaru Ilaiah alias Veeranna (50), in Mahabubabad District on February 8, reports The Hindu. Police seized a 9mm carbine, a 9mm revolver and 28 rounds of ammunition and Rs. 33,000 from his possession. Superintendent of Police (SP), N. Koti Reddy said they also arrested one Bhanot Ramu aliasBheemudu. Ilaiah belonged to Irusulapuram of Bayyaram mandal (administrative sub-division) and joined the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] party three years ago after doing petty works. He was involved in shooting of S. Satyanarayana, another Naxal leader. He was also involved in eliminating three others M. Biksham, S. Veerabrahmam and Raghu belonging to Praja Pratighatana group.
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February - 9 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and another injured during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Palamau District on February 9, reports India Today. The encounter took place in Jhunjhuna jungle under Naodiha Police Station, the Police said, adding, four
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and another injured during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Palamau District on February 9, reports India Today. The encounter took place in Jhunjhuna jungle under Naodiha Police Station, the Police said, adding, four firearms and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered from the spot. Another Maoist, a 15-year-old girl, suffered splinter injuries, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha. The girl who was later taken into custody told Police that she had joined the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] outfit out of poverty, Mahatha said, adding, she would be rehabilitated. She also told police that three to four other Naxals fled after they received bullet injuries, the SP said.
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February - 9 
Two CPI-Maoist cadres, including a ‘deputy commander’, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Bodla village under Gatapar Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on February 9, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place at aroun
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Two CPI-Maoist cadres, including a ‘deputy commander’, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Bodla village under Gatapar Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on February 9, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place at around 12.30 pm in the forest when a joint team of of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), District Reserve Guard (DRG), District Force and Hawk Force of Madhya Pradesh Police was out on a counter-insurgency operation in Gatapar, located around 160 kilometres away from the State capital, Raipur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agrawal said. "After the guns fell silent, security forces searched the area and recovered bodies of two naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] along with two weapons," Agrawal said. The slain Maoists were later identified as Vinod alias Daven Sherku Ram, ‘deputy commander’ of military platoon no. 55 of Maoists, who was a native of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, and Sagar, who hailed from south Bastar and was a member of the platoon, he said. Vinod and Sagar were carrying cash reward of INR 800,000 and INR 200,000 on their heads respectively. Arms and ammunition and some other items of daily use were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 12 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in two different incidents in Giridih District on February 12, reports The Pioneer. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Sanjay Hansda, and Sukhdeo Murmu, who are associated with Sidhu Koda&rs
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in two different incidents in Giridih District on February 12, reports The Pioneer. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Sanjay Hansda, and Sukhdeo Murmu, who are associated with Sidhu Koda’s squad were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Barkhutia forest from Chakai Police Station limits in the District. One 315 loaded rifle,170 live cartridges, one local made pistol,315 cartridges, and a cache of Maoist-related items, including material used in making explosives were recovered from them. The SFs chased the CPI-Maoist cadres between Tetaria and Bhatuakura forest and arrested them, Superintendent of Police (SP), Surendra Kumar Jha. In the second incident, two armed CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Prakash Murmu, and Ambu Marandi were arrested in Barkhutia forest of the District. The CPI-Maoist cadres were armed with explosives and arms and part of Sidhu Koda’s squad, added SP, SK Jha.
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February - 12 
The Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire during a raid on a camp of the Maoists near Tikarpadu under Jodamba Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) of Chitrakonda Police limits in Malkangiri District on February 12, reports 
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The Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire during a raid on a camp of the Maoists near Tikarpadu under Jodamba Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) of Chitrakonda Police limits in Malkangiri District on February 12, reports The Pioneer. The heavy exchange of fire took place inside the jungle near Tikarpadu when a joint squad of Greyhounds of Andhra Pradesh and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Odisha Police Forces swooped down a Maoist camp during a joint combing operation. However, No casualties have been reported during the exchange of fire. Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena said there were around 50 Maoists, including some leaders, at the camp at the time of firing. "Specifically, we can't divulge as which Maoist leader was present at the camp, but there were a few Maoist leaders. Unable to face heavy firing from our side, the Maoists fled the spot," Meena said, adds The Telegraph. According to reports, taking advantage of the difficult terrain and dense jungle as many as 50 Maoists, including their top leader Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK managed to escape. Police suspect that top rebel leaders had congregated at the camp to chalk out their strategy to carry out a major attack. At least 45 Maoist kit bags, six AK fire ammunition, two INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle rounds, six live 303, wire bundles, gas cutters 9 mm carbine magazine, explosive slurry and detonators were recovered from the camp, adds Webindia123.
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February - 13 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Nildhar alias Guddu (25), Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member, Ginnu (25) and Ghassuram (30) ‘Jan Militia’ cadres were arrested near Ehakli rivulet in forest under Mardapal Police Station in Kon
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Nildhar alias Guddu (25), Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member, Ginnu (25) and Ghassuram (30) ‘Jan Militia’ cadres were arrested near Ehakli rivulet in forest under Mardapal Police Station in Kondagaon District on February 13, reports The Pioneer. Security Forces (SFs) arrested the trio during a search operation. Guddu was carrying a reward of INR 300,000 over his head. An 8-kilogram tiffin bomb, CPI-Maoist banners and literature were recovered from the possession of the two ‘Jan Militia’ members. They admitted that the explosive was meant to target the SFs during their operation in the region. The trio was allegedly involved in several incidents, including planting of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and attacks on Police parties, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag.
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February - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp located in the hills of Jongeras under Kukanar Police Station limits in Sukma District, and recovered a huge cache of explosive materials, on February 14, reports New Indian Express. A joint team of District Reserv
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp located in the hills of Jongeras under Kukanar Police Station limits in Sukma District, and recovered a huge cache of explosive materials, on February 14, reports New Indian Express. A joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force of Police carried out the operation last evening (February 13), Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, south Bastar), Sundarraj P said. “After a brief encounter Maoists escaped from their camp taking benefit of the dense jungle,” he said. During search, eight bullet-proof jackets looted by Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWE)] from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans (troopers) after ambushes, a huge quantity of detonators and gelatin rods, cordex wire, batteries, five steel tiffins of various sizes used to make explosive devices and Maoist uniforms were seized from the camp, he added.
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February - 15 
2 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police in Kondagaon District on February 15, reports Business Standard. The arrested Maoist couples, identified as Ramdhar Sorey (20), and Parvati Corram (20), both residents of Narayanpur District, were ‘Jan Militia&r
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2 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police in Kondagaon District on February 15, reports Business Standard. The arrested Maoist couples, identified as Ramdhar Sorey (20), and Parvati Corram (20), both residents of Narayanpur District, were ‘Jan Militia’ members. "18 kgs of Tiffin bomb, Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] banner, literature, wire and other items were recovered from their possession," Police said.
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February - 16 
Jharkhand Police arrested Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ identified as Devendra Ganjhu alias Kanhai ji alias Manikant ji aliasChaudhary ji from Lawalong Police Sta
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Jharkhand Police arrested Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ identified as Devendra Ganjhu alias Kanhai ji alias Manikant ji aliasChaudhary ji from Lawalong Police Station area in Chatra District on February 16, reports Hindustan Times. He was wanted in more than a dozen cases of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in Chatra, Hazaribagh and Ramgarh Districts. The Police was tipped off about the assembly of a TPC squad led by Kohram ji and comprising 15 members at Sauru Nawadih village under the Lawalong Police Station. They were planning to execute some crime when the joint team of District Police and Central Para-Military Force (CPMF) personnel raided the area. Devendra was arrested while others managed to escape taking advantage of the darkness. A loaded carbine and live ammunition were recovered from him, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Akhilesh B Verior.
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February - 16 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sanni alias Kunjam Lakkhe and Nanda Gurdum were killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Tokanpalli village under Chintagufa Police Station in Sukma District on Fe
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sanni alias Kunjam Lakkhe and Nanda Gurdum were killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Tokanpalli village under Chintagufa Police Station in Sukma District on February 16, reports The Hindu. Sanni was working as the Local Operating Squad (LOS) cadre of CPI-Maoist in Nagaram area and Nanda was working as CPI-Maoist militia. Police recovered two weapons from the encounter spot and other Maoist material, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (south Bastar range) (DIG), Sundarraj P.
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February - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under a tarred road near Anjandham in Gumla District on February 19, reports Business Standard. The villagers spotted two wires and infor
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under a tarred road near Anjandham in Gumla District on February 19, reports Business Standard. The villagers spotted two wires and informed the Police, who reached the spot with JCB machines and a Bomb Disposal Squad. The Police recovered three IEDs each weighing 15 kilograms and defused the bombs.
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February - 21 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sukaram Salaam (23) and Lamkuram Korram (21) were arrested from the forest between Aadnar and Chema villages under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on February 21, reports The India Today. The Sec
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sukaram Salaam (23) and Lamkuram Korram (21) were arrested from the forest between Aadnar and Chema villages under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on February 21, reports The India Today. The Security Forces (SFs) arrested the CPI-Maoist cadres during a search operation and recovered 16 kg tiffin bomb, one 16 kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED), detonator, electric wire, Maoist banners and literature. The duo admitted that they were active as ‘janmilitia’ cadres in Temrugaon village of Narayanpur District, said Additional Superintendent of Police, (ASP), Maheshwar Nag.
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February - 21 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered arms and ammunition from Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected Lalgarh area on February 21, reports Business Standard. The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two county made rifle, one country made air pistol, on
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered arms and ammunition from Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected Lalgarh area on February 21, reports Business Standard. The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two county made rifle, one country made air pistol, one sixer revolver, 50 round bullets of AK -47 and two empty pipes from the area. CRPF conducted search operations in the Jhitka Forest area, near Podia Canal Bridge and dug out the weapons.
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February - 23 
SFs recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in joint operation conducted by the District Police and the CRPF in Dhamtari District on February 23, reports Business Standard. The Police also seized four Naxal uniforms, various medical kits and blankets from the location
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SFs recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in joint operation conducted by the District Police and the CRPF in Dhamtari District on February 23, reports Business Standard. The Police also seized four Naxal uniforms, various medical kits and blankets from the location. The CPI-Maoist cadres managed to flee from the location.
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February - 26 
Three cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Prasanna Gudiya, Hilarious Gudiya, and Dhiraj Kandulna were arrested at Parezghag village in Khunti District on February 26, reports The New In
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Three cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Prasanna Gudiya, Hilarious Gudiya, and Dhiraj Kandulna were arrested at Parezghag village in Khunti District on February 26, reports The New Indian Express. The Police recovered three bikes, two country-made revolvers and live cartridges were recovered from them, said Superintendent of Police (SP),Ashwini Kumar Sinha.India Jharkhand PLFI CPI-Maoist Prasanna Gudiya Hilarious Gudiya Dhiraj Kandulna Parezghag Khunti Ashwini Kumar Sinha
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March - 1 
Ten Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including six women and one Greyhound constable, identified as Sushil Kumar were killed in an encounter near Pujarikanker in Bijapur District along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border on March 1, reports The Indian Express. The Police identified
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Ten Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including six women and one Greyhound constable, identified as Sushil Kumar were killed in an encounter near Pujarikanker in Bijapur District along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border on March 1, reports The Indian Express. The Police identified two of the ten CPI-Maoist cadres as Pedda Budri (25) and Sanjeev (35) on March 2. The encounter started at around 4 PM on March 1, when the Greyhounds of Telangana, assisted by Special Police Personnel from Chhattisgarh, started the combing operation. The combing team came across at least 50-100 CPI-Maoist cadres in a forest near Pujarikanker, and asked them to surrender but the Maoists opened fire. All the CPI-Maoist cadres killed are suspected to be from the Telangana State Committee and combing operations started after a tip-off about a big meeting of CPI-Maoist somewhere along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border.Superintendent of Police (SP) of Bhadradri Kothagudem District, Ambar Kishore Jha said ‘The Maoists opened fire and our forces responded. After the firing stopped, 10 bodies were found in the area. We could bring the body of the Greyhounds constable Sushil Kumar and two Maoists in the chopper that had been originally dispatched to airlift injured Sushil to hospital’. The Police registered First Information Report (FIR) at Cherla Police Station in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana, said Police Officer of Cherla Police Station.The Police also recovered one AK-47, one SLRs (Self-Loading Rifle), two single bore rifles, five INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, one .303 rifle, one pistol, three claymore mines, six rocket bombs, two solar plates, seven kit bags, a Sony radio, empty cartridges, live ammunition of different calibre, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and INR 41,000 cash from the encounter site, adds The Asian Age
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March - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pattu Mahaa, carrying a reward of INR 200,000 on his head, in a joint operation conducted near Sarvoda forest area under Mu
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pattu Mahaa, carrying a reward of INR 200,000 on his head, in a joint operation conducted near Sarvoda forest area under Murhu Police Station area in Khunti District on March 5, reports ANI. The arrested PLFI cadre, Mahaa has 28 First Information Reports (FIRs) against him and was involved in six encounters with the Police. The SFs recovered a country made pistol and ammunition from his possession.
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March - 7 
The Border Security Force (BSF) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout and seized arms and explosives in the Chiliba forest in Koraput District on March 7, reports The Indian Express. Acting on a tip off, BSF’s 13 battalion conducted combing operation in the area and rec
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The Border Security Force (BSF) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout and seized arms and explosives in the Chiliba forest in Koraput District on March 7, reports The Indian Express. Acting on a tip off, BSF’s 13 battalion conducted combing operation in the area and recovered 2 Single Barrel Muzzle Loading (SBML) guns, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), three kilograms of ammonium nitrate, detonators, petrol, 12 volt battery from the hideout under Machkund Police Station area in the District. The arms and explosives have been hidden in a bunker in the forest. It is suspected that the rebels had stored those to attack the jawans in future, the BSF personnel said.
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March - 9 
three cadres of Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Choti Kumar Yadav alias Sandeep Yadav alias Lalan Singh Yadav alias Sanjay Singh Yadav, were arrested at from Bendi jungle of Katkumdag Police Station of Hazaribagh District on March 9, report
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three cadres of Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Choti Kumar Yadav alias Sandeep Yadav alias Lalan Singh Yadav alias Sanjay Singh Yadav, were arrested at from Bendi jungle of Katkumdag Police Station of Hazaribagh District on March 9, reports The Pioneer. The Police recovered one AK 47 and AK 56 rifles, two country made pistols, live cartridges 66, 7.62 mm live cartages 15, eight mobile sets, one walkie- talkie, 5 mobile chargers from the arrested JPC cadres during the patrolling, while remaining cadres managed to flee. The arrested cadres confessed that they are the in charge of three separate wings of the JPC, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Anish Gupta.
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Five PLFI cadres, including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Eastern region were arrested from various places of Khunti and Ranchi Districts on March 9 and March 10 respectively, reports The Business Standard. Jitendra Patar Munda alias Jitan Munda alias Prasant ji, a ‘sub-zonal commander’ and Lalit Sahu
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Five PLFI cadres, including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Eastern region were arrested from various places of Khunti and Ranchi Districts on March 9 and March 10 respectively, reports The Business Standard. Jitendra Patar Munda alias Jitan Munda alias Prasant ji, a ‘sub-zonal commander’ and Lalit Sahu were arrested from Khunti District, Superintendent of Police (SP) Anis Gupta said. While Munda was arrested near Tajna river on Khunti-Taimara Road under Khunti Police Station area, Sahu was arrested from Jilingburu Jungle under Tupkara Police Outpost. One country-made pistol, two cartridges of .315 bore and four mobile phones were seized from Munda whereas a laptop, motorcycle, PLFI letter pad, 18 cartridges of 9mm bore, four cartridges of 7.65 mm bore and 20 cartridges of 12mm bore was recovered from Sahu. Following their interrogation, three more PLFI cadres were arrested from Ranchi District, SP Prabhat Kumar said. The arrestees identified as Vinod, Keshav Patar and Laxmi Kant were arrested from Angada and Sonahatu Police Station areas of Ranchi District.
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March - 10 
A joint team of state police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) defused three powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Dumri thana area of Giridih District on March 10, reports The Telegraph. The IEDs, each weighing over 20 kilograms, were suspected to be planted by the Communist Party o
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A joint team of state police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) defused three powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Dumri thana area of Giridih District on March 10, reports The Telegraph. The IEDs, each weighing over 20 kilograms, were suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), under the Pirtand - Madhuban road to ambush a Police patrolling team, which is being frequented by Security Forces (SFs) regularly to carry out search operations. Superintendent of Police (SP), Surendra Kumar Jha led a special team and defused the explosives.
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March - 11 
Jharkhand Police arrested an ‘area commander’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Bhim Braz in Garhwa District, reports The Pioneer on March 12. The Police also recovered a country made pistol, three live car
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Jharkhand Police arrested an ‘area commander’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Bhim Braz in Garhwa District, reports The Pioneer on March 12. The Police also recovered a country made pistol, three live cartridges, one mobile phone and a bike from the arrested rebel. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohammad Arshi, acting on a tip off, a joint team of Kandi, Bardiha and Manjhiaon Police arrested the ‘area commander’ when he reached to collect ‘levy’ (ransom) amount from a contractor. The arrested ‘area commander’ was wanted in four Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence cases, the SP added.
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March - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), codex wire, 243 pieces of gelatin sticks, two bundles of electrical wire, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and fifty bullets of Self Loading Rifle (SLR) from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump duri
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), codex wire, 243 pieces of gelatin sticks, two bundles of electrical wire, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and fifty bullets of Self Loading Rifle (SLR) from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump during a joint operation at Lugu Hill area in Bokaro District, reports News18 on March 12.
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March - 13 
Meanwhile, SFs busted a CPI-Maoist bomb making factory in the foothills of Parashnath Hills at Dholkata village in Giridih District on March 13, reports India Today. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered two containers of explosives weighing 20 kilograms each and other substances, said C
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Meanwhile, SFs busted a CPI-Maoist bomb making factory in the foothills of Parashnath Hills at Dholkata village in Giridih District on March 13, reports India Today. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered two containers of explosives weighing 20 kilograms each and other substances, said CRPF Inspector General (IG), Sanjay Anand Latekar.
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March - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a 80 kilogram landmine, suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres underneath Barajamda-Kiriburu road in Barajamda Police Station area of West Singhbhum District on March 15, reports Business Standard. The landmine was recovered dur
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a 80 kilogram landmine, suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres underneath Barajamda-Kiriburu road in Barajamda Police Station area of West Singhbhum District on March 15, reports Business Standard. The landmine was recovered during anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation and defused by Bomb Disposal Squad, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Mayur Patel.
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March - 15 
Separately, a powerful landmine was recovered from below a paved road which passes through the CPI-Maoist-infested Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District on March 15, reports New Indian Express. As per reports, a foot patrol party of the Jharkhand Police and CRPF detected the landmine weighing ar
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Separately, a powerful landmine was recovered from below a paved road which passes through the CPI-Maoist-infested Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District on March 15, reports New Indian Express. As per reports, a foot patrol party of the Jharkhand Police and CRPF detected the landmine weighing around 80 kilograms in the middle of Badjamda-Kiriburu road near Sedal Gate under Kiriburu Police limits of the District. While walking down the road, the SF personnel saw hidden electric wires alongside the road and trailing the wires; the bomb disposal squad detected the landmine and safely defused it.
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March - 17 
Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) Ramanna faction, cadre identified as Madivi Bheema alias Bhadruwas arrested after a brief exchange of fire with theSecurity Forces (SFs) in the Vulvanoor forest area in Palvancha Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bh
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Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) Ramanna faction, cadre identified as Madivi Bheema alias Bhadruwas arrested after a brief exchange of fire with theSecurity Forces (SFs) in the Vulvanoor forest area in Palvancha Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on March 17, reports The Hindu. The exchange of fire happened during the course of search operation by SFs, who came under fire from the armed cadres of CPI-ML-New Democracy Ramanna faction. The Police retaliated in self-defence, while other cadres escaped. The Police recovered three weapons, ammunition, kit bags and INR 8890 from the encounter site. Ambar Kishor Jha, Superintendent of Police (SP), appealed to cadres of underground outfits to relinquish the path of violence and join the mainstream, while producing Madivi Bheema before the media.
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March - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) discovered a country-made weapons’ factory in the jungles of Jaulasal at Hanspur Khatta in Udham Singh Nagar District during a combing operation on March 18, reports Hindustan Times. Puran Singh Rawat, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Kumaon range, said that all angles
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Security Forces (SFs) discovered a country-made weapons’ factory in the jungles of Jaulasal at Hanspur Khatta in Udham Singh Nagar District during a combing operation on March 18, reports Hindustan Times. Puran Singh Rawat, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Kumaon range, said that all angles are being investigated including the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat. It is too early to pinpoint the perpetrators, but all leads are being carefully investigated and any CPI-Maoist activity would be nipped in the bud.
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March - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’deputy commander’ of Manugur Area Committee (MAC) identified as Sodi Ungaiah alias Suresh was arrested by the Police while conducting vehicle checks near Kaliveru in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on March 21, reports Telangana Today. The Polic
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’deputy commander’ of Manugur Area Committee (MAC) identified as Sodi Ungaiah alias Suresh was arrested by the Police while conducting vehicle checks near Kaliveru in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on March 21, reports Telangana Today. The Police recovered 20 detonators, eight gelatin sticks and one motor cycle from the possession of Ungaiah. He joined CPI-Maoist three years ago and allegedly involved in a murder, blasting of a dam and cell tower, plating of land mines and extortion. He was also involved in exchange of fire with Police in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) of the District. He is a resident of Kistarampadu village of Cherla Mandal.
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March - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Nemchand Mahto alias Saketji alias Sanjeevji, carrying a reward of INR 1 million on his head was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Giridih District, reports Deccan Chronicle on March 23. The Police recovered one AK-47 rifle, live ca
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Nemchand Mahto alias Saketji alias Sanjeevji, carrying a reward of INR 1 million on his head was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Giridih District, reports Deccan Chronicle on March 23. The Police recovered one AK-47 rifle, live cartridges, four magazines, walkie talkie and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature from the arrested CPI-Maoist cadre. Mahto was wanted in many cases and Police had been tracing him for long time.
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March - 23 
CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and District Police have busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout and recovered electric detonators, black uniforms and other incriminating objects from Salaiya near Pananwa Tarh
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CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and District Police have busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout and recovered electric detonators, black uniforms and other incriminating objects from Salaiya near Pananwa Tarh hillock under Bhadwar Police Station area in Gaya District on March 23, reports UNI. CPI-Maoist cadres were planning to attack Security Forces (SFs) by using explosives, said Surendra Das, CPRF Commandant at Salaiya camp.
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March - 23 
Separately, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Oyam Dasru, Kovasi Vella, Oyam Deva, Muchaki Mangu, Punem Sannu and one CPI-Maoist supporter identified as Tarachand Nayak were arrested by SFs from Basaguda area in Bijapur District on March 23, reports The Tribune. The CPI-Maoist cadres were trying
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Separately, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Oyam Dasru, Kovasi Vella, Oyam Deva, Muchaki Mangu, Punem Sannu and one CPI-Maoist supporter identified as Tarachand Nayak were arrested by SFs from Basaguda area in Bijapur District on March 23, reports The Tribune. The CPI-Maoist cadres were trying to block Sarkeguda-Tarrem road by felling electric poles, SFs rushed to the spot forcing the CPI-Maoist cadres to flee. However, SFs gave chase and managed to arrest CPI-Maoist cadres. The SFs recovered couple of detonators, detonating cord, batteries, material used in making explosives and other items from them, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg.
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March - 24 
Meanwhile, the DVF and SOG personnel killed a Maoist leader following an encounter in the Tulsi Pahad area bordering Chhattisgarh, under Mathili Police limits in Malkangiri District on March 24, reports New Indian Express. Acting on a tip off, the SF personnel, led by Superintendent of Police (SP),
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Meanwhile, the DVF and SOG personnel killed a Maoist leader following an encounter in the Tulsi Pahad area bordering Chhattisgarh, under Mathili Police limits in Malkangiri District on March 24, reports New Indian Express. Acting on a tip off, the SF personnel, led by Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena rushed to the area at around 11.30 am. Seeing the Police, the Maoists started firing at them indiscriminately. The Police retaliated and after the exchange of fire a body of a Maoist, identified as Uddhamalias Urra Kurami was recovered from the encounter spot during the search operation. Kurami, hailed from Sukma District in Chhattisgarh, and was a Maoist military platoon cadre of the 26th military platoon of the CPI-Maoist active in Tulsi Pahad area bordering Chhattisgarh State. The SFs also recovered a pistol, some detonators, Maoist literature from the encounter site.
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March - 25 
Meanwhile, a woman Maoist was killed in an encounter with the Police near Kotmi village in Etapalli tehsil in Gadchiroli District on March 25, reports Business Standard. The incident took place around 3.30 pm when a team of the anti-Maoist C-60 commando forces was conducting a combing operation in M
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Meanwhile, a woman Maoist was killed in an encounter with the Police near Kotmi village in Etapalli tehsil in Gadchiroli District on March 25, reports Business Standard. The incident took place around 3.30 pm when a team of the anti-Maoist C-60 commando forces was conducting a combing operation in Mouza Mendhari forest area, a Police official said. The Maoists opened fire on the commandos, leading to a gun-battle, he said. After the Maoists retreated, body of a woman Maoist was found, along with a rifle and some explosive material. The woman cadre was yet to be identified, the Police official said.
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March - 25 
Separately, a joint team of CRPF’s 199th battalion and local Police recovered a five kilograms IED, laid by the Maoists from a field under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District on March 25, reports India.com. When SFs were carrying out patrolling in the forests along Bhairamgar
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Separately, a joint team of CRPF’s 199th battalion and local Police recovered a five kilograms IED, laid by the Maoists from a field under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District on March 25, reports India.com. When SFs were carrying out patrolling in the forests along Bhairamgarh Keshkutul road, they spotted the IED, hidden beneath the earth, in a steel tiffin, few meters inside the road, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg said. Later, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) immediately destroyed the explosive, he added.
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March - 25 
Three women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during an exchange of fire between Security Force (SF) personnel and the Maoists near Dokari Ghati under Narayanpatna Police limits in Koraput District on March 25, reports OdishaTV. Though the identity of the slain M
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Three women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during an exchange of fire between Security Force (SF) personnel and the Maoists near Dokari Ghati under Narayanpatna Police limits in Koraput District on March 25, reports OdishaTV. Though the identity of the slain Maoists is yet to be ascertained, Police sources said the three Maoists are believed to be members of Aruna group of the Koraput division of Andhra-Odisha Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the CPI-Maoist. As per reports, a joint team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operations Group (SOG) launched combing operation in the Dokari Ghati area after getting a tip-off on Maoists presence. The three women Maoists were gunned down after an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists during the combing operation. The SF personnel also seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition from the encounter spot.
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March - 27 
Noida Police has arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ during a raid in Harola village in Sector 5 under Sector 20 Police Station in Gautam Buddh Nagar District on March 27, reports The Pioneer. During interrogation he revealed his identity as Sudhir Bhagat,
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Noida Police has arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ during a raid in Harola village in Sector 5 under Sector 20 Police Station in Gautam Buddh Nagar District on March 27, reports The Pioneer. During interrogation he revealed his identity as Sudhir Bhagat, who is perusing B Tech from a Modi Nagar-based college, a CPI-Maoist ‘commander’, and Bihar Police had announced a reward of INR 50,000 for his arrest. Police recovered a pistol and some papers from his possession. He further confessed that he committed 14 murders, over a dozen mass murders in attacks in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected areas of Bihar and Jharkhand. Sudhir is a native of Dewaria Kothi at Muzaffarpur in Bihar.
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March - 28 
Kerala Police officials revealed that the huge cache of explosives seized at Mongam in Malappuram District was trafficked from Telengana, reports Mathrubhumi on April 1. Kerala Police recovered seven tonnes of gelatin sticks, 17,000 detonators and six tonnes of safety fuse from a lorry and arrested
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Kerala Police officials revealed that the huge cache of explosives seized at Mongam in Malappuram District was trafficked from Telengana, reports Mathrubhumi on April 1. Kerala Police recovered seven tonnes of gelatin sticks, 17,000 detonators and six tonnes of safety fuse from a lorry and arrested two people on March 28. The explosives were hidden in the sacks filled with chicken and goat droppings while being smuggled. According to latest reports, massive collection of explosives is being smuggled to Kerala from a company in Telangana. A former Naxal[Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] leader is running the company. He was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for Naxalactivities. After releasing from the prison, he started an explosives manufacturing company. Wayanad police had registered a case against him after seizing a truck carried with explosives taken from his company. He possesses the license to keep 10 tonnes of explosives in his custody at Telangana. A large mafia is working under him, said Police.
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March - 29 
Separately, two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, were killed in an encounter in Regre Bagichatoli under Karra Police Station in Khunti District on March 29, reports New Indian Express. Acting on a tip-off that some cadres of the PLFI ha
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Separately, two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, were killed in an encounter in Regre Bagichatoli under Karra Police Station in Khunti District on March 29, reports New Indian Express. Acting on a tip-off that some cadres of the PLFI have assembled in the village, a joint team of Ranchi and Khunti District Police rushed to the spot, Khunti, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ashwini Kumar Sinha said. Police recovered two fire-arms and a motorcycle from the spot. The identities of the rebels are yet to be ascertained.
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March - 30 
Body of an unidentified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was recovered by C-60 commandos on March 30 following an encounter at Humdi forest near Kotmi in Etapalli taluka (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District, reports Nyoooz.com. Two rifles, daily need essentials and Naxal [Left Win
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Body of an unidentified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was recovered by C-60 commandos on March 30 following an encounter at Humdi forest near Kotmi in Etapalli taluka (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District, reports Nyoooz.com. Two rifles, daily need essentials and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] propaganda literature too have been seized from the place after the encounter. Police claimed the C-60 commandos had zeroed down upon the Maoist cadres after getting information about their presence. According to a senior official, there was information regarding location of Tippagarh and Kasansoor Dalams (armed squads) near Humdi forest and its surrounding hamlets following which the C-60 commandos were sent from Gadchiroli Police headquarters. Maoists opened fire on seeing the advancing Security Forces (SFs) which triggered retaliation by the C60 commandos leading to the encounter death. Superintendent of Police (SP), Gadchiroli (in-charge), A Raja, said identification of the slain Maoist would lead us to conclude exactly which formation did he belong to.
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March - 30 
The Chhattisgarh Police busted a Maoist hideout in Irpanar forest area of Narayanpur District on March 30, reports Business Standard. Nine Maoists were also arrested during the search operation from the hideout. Police uniforms, materials to make Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and two hand gren
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The Chhattisgarh Police busted a Maoist hideout in Irpanar forest area of Narayanpur District on March 30, reports Business Standard. Nine Maoists were also arrested during the search operation from the hideout. Police uniforms, materials to make Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and two hand grenades were recovered from the site.
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March - 31 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ identified as Deepak Oraon (39) alias Prakash alias Sandeep , carrying a reward of INR 1 million on his head, surrendered before the Jharkhand Police in Ranchi District on March 31, reports The New Indian Express. He was considered
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ identified as Deepak Oraon (39) alias Prakash alias Sandeep , carrying a reward of INR 1 million on his head, surrendered before the Jharkhand Police in Ranchi District on March 31, reports The New Indian Express. He was considered a close aide of CPI-Maoist ‘Politburo member’ Sudhakaran and living with ‘Category A’ CPI-Maoistcommanders Sudhakaran and Arvindjee in the Budha Pahar hills of Garhwa and Latehar Districts. He was wanted in dozens of cases of Maoist violence in Lohardaga, Latehar and Gumla Districts, Oraon surrendered himself along with firearms he owned before Additional Director-General (ADG)(Ranchi range) Amol Venukant Homkar. Oraon was handed INR 50,000 in cash as per the Jharkhand government’s surrender policy for Maoists and also a cheque of INR 1 million.Oraon reportedly told police that Sudhakaran had left Budha Pahar a few weeks ago and is currently living in border areas of Latehar, Lohardaga and Gumla Districts.Oraon is a resident of Tato village in Lohardaga District. He was wanted in the murder of a Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) at Serengdag in Lohardaga District on September 19, 2016. The surrenders of Maoists are a result of the rising Police crackdown on their activities in south Chotanagpur area. CPI-Maoistcommanders and cadres are being arrested and their safe havens are being destroyed regularly, said Homkar.
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March - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Sukhdev Singh alias Bidu, Akbar Gope, Arjun Ohdar and Chandrakishore Gope at Nagadi near Ranchi in Ranchi District on March 31, reports Dainik Jagran. The Po
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Sukhdev Singh alias Bidu, Akbar Gope, Arjun Ohdar and Chandrakishore Gope at Nagadi near Ranchi in Ranchi District on March 31, reports Dainik Jagran. The Police recovered weapons, cartridges and receipts for collecting ‘levy’ (ransom money) from the arrested PLFI cadres. The arrested are active in many areas from several months under the directions of PLFI ‘sub-zonal commander’ Tilakeshwar Gope.
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April - 2 
Jharkhand Police arrested former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Vinod Yadav alias Abhay ji and his associate Devendra Yadav during the vehicle checking campaign at near Madarpur bridge on Kunda Bhaya Panki main road of Kunda Police Statio
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Jharkhand Police arrested former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Vinod Yadav alias Abhay ji and his associate Devendra Yadav during the vehicle checking campaign at near Madarpur bridge on Kunda Bhaya Panki main road of Kunda Police Station area in Chatra District on April 2, reports Dainik Bhaskar. A revolver, a pistol, five live cartridges, two mobile phones and five set uniform were recovered from the duo. Vinod Yadav is a resident of Hindiyakal village in Kunda Police Station area in the District. His associate, Devendra Yadav resides in Taljhumari village of Tharahasi Police Station in Palamu District. The duos were arrested on their way to loot the businessman, said Police.
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April - 3 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women were shot dead during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Srikonda forest under Jhighanoor Police Station limits in Gadchiroli District on April 3, reports Business Standard. Gadchiroli range Deputy Inspector G
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women were shot dead during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Srikonda forest under Jhighanoor Police Station limits in Gadchiroli District on April 3, reports Business Standard. Gadchiroli range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Ankush Shinde said the shootout at Srikonda forests under Sironcha tehsil (revenue unit), about 400 kilometres from Nagpur, happened around 9.30am when a group of rebels fired at a Police patrol. The encounter, which lasted for nearly 30 minutes, resulted in the recovery of three bullet-ridden bodies by the C-60 Commando Force of the Anti Naxal Operations (ANO), said Police spokesperson. Two of them were identified as Sunil alias Vilas Kulmethe (31), a ‘divisional committee member (DCM)’ and ‘commander’ of Sironcha Dalam (armed squad), carrying INR 1.60 million head money, his wife Swaroopa alias Amsi Pocha Talandi, an ‘area committee member (ACM)’ and an absconder with a INR 600,000 reward on her head. Apart from the couple, the other cadre shot down has been identified as Suhshil Narote alias Ropi. It's learnt Ropi belonged to Company 4 formation of the CPI-Maoist, adds The Times of India. The SFs also recovered two rifles, Maoist pamphlets and literature from the encounter spot.
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April - 4 
Bihar Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and recovered large number detonators and gelatin sticks in Karpoori Nagar locality near Ektara village under Govindpur Police Station area in Nawada District on April 4, reports UNI. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist c
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Bihar Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and recovered large number detonators and gelatin sticks in Karpoori Nagar locality near Ektara village under Govindpur Police Station area in Nawada District on April 4, reports UNI. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be ascertained.
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April - 4 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in an area between Sikid and Kedu jungle under Herhanj Police Station limits in Latehar District early on April 4 (today), reports Dainik Bhaskar. Acting o
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in an area between Sikid and Kedu jungle under Herhanj Police Station limits in Latehar District early on April 4 (today), reports Dainik Bhaskar. Acting on information about presence of Maoists in the area, a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the 3rd Battalion of the Jharkhand Jaguar with the District Police launched search operation. On seeing the SFs the around 70 Maoists who were present in the area, opened fire leading to an encounter, in which at least five rebels were killed. Superintendent of Police (SP), Prasant Anand said, slain bodies of the five Maoists have been recovered from the spot along with two Self Loading Rifles (SLRs), two Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) assault rifles, 315 bore rifle, and large number of live bullets from the encounter spot. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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April - 5 
A group of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel had a narrow escape as they detected a powerful landmine in Range Fire area of Reserve Police at Barijhola village in Rayagada District on April 5, reports New Indian Express. The Security Forces (SFs) found the explosive suspected to be plant
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A group of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel had a narrow escape as they detected a powerful landmine in Range Fire area of Reserve Police at Barijhola village in Rayagada District on April 5, reports New Indian Express. The Security Forces (SFs) found the explosive suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target the personnel. The personnel, along with Rayagada Police, defused the landmine and intensified combing operation in the area.
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April - 5 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mangu Oyam (22), ‘jan-militia member’, was killed in an encounter with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel in a forest near Itampara village in Bijapur District on April 5, reports New Indian Express. CPI-Maoist cad
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mangu Oyam (22), ‘jan-militia member’, was killed in an encounter with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel in a forest near Itampara village in Bijapur District on April 5, reports New Indian Express. CPI-Maoist cadres started firing on DRG personnel, who were cordoning off the forest area during anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation. The Police recovered 315 bore pistol, its 10 live rounds, INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle magazine with four live rounds, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) of about 2 kilogram, a couple of detonators, cordex wire, battery and other Maoist material from the spot, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg.
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April - 6 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madakam Arun (30), a ‘militia commander’ and Sodi Masa (29), a ‘militia’ member, both residents of Kothapally village of Usur Block (administrative unit) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, were arrested
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madakam Arun (30), a ‘militia commander’ and Sodi Masa (29), a ‘militia’ member, both residents of Kothapally village of Usur Block (administrative unit) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, were arrested by the Police at Kothapally X roads on the outskirts of Suraveedu village in Venkatapuram Mandal(administrative sub-division) in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District on April 6, reports Telangana Today. The duo were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) during combing operations in the area, when they had spotted two persons moving suspiciously and questioned them about their whereabouts on April 6, and recovered one kilogram of cordex explosive material from their possession. The duo joined the CPI-Maoist following the encouragement by the Venkatapuram Area Committee (VAC) ‘secretary’ Sukhdev in 2013. Since then they have been supplying the goods required by the Maoists. In 2016, Arun was promoted as the ‘commander’ of the militia. Arun had been involved in several criminal cases including planting the pressure mines and torching of the cell tower in Venkatapuram Mandal. He was also allegedly involved in the set ablaze of the earth movers and other machines at Bhupatiraopet in Edulla Bayyaram Mandalof Bhadradri Kothagudem District, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), A Ramana Reddy.
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April - 7 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Rakesh Marandi was arrested from Kerwataro village under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District on April 7, reports UNI. He was arrested from his hideout at the village following specific intelligence input. The Police recovere
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Rakesh Marandi was arrested from Kerwataro village under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District on April 7, reports UNI. He was arrested from his hideout at the village following specific intelligence input. The Police recovered one hand grenade and detonator each, live cartridges and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature were also recovered from him. Rakesh was native of Rajadumar village, said Police.
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April - 7 
During a combing operation launched by the Odisha Police, an exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces (SFs), took place near Lunga Hills in Bonai in Sundargarh District on April 7, reports Odisha Sun Times. Sources said that one Maoist
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During a combing operation launched by the Odisha Police, an exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces (SFs), took place near Lunga Hills in Bonai in Sundargarh District on April 7, reports Odisha Sun Times. Sources said that one Maoist sustained bullet injury during the combing operation that began at around 8 pm. Maoist ‘commander’ Anmol fled the spot after SF personnel opened fire at the Maoist camp at forest under Mahulpada Police limits in Bonai. However, Police recovered huge ammunition, explosives, firearms and Maoist items from the camp.
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April - 9 
Two Security Forces (SFs) have sustained minor splinter injuries after an exchange of fire took place following two IED blasts in the forest area between Mahadev Ghati and Chinnabodkel in Bijapur District between CPI-Maoist cadres and SFs on April 9, reports ANI. SFs recovered a live IED, which was
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Two Security Forces (SFs) have sustained minor splinter injuries after an exchange of fire took place following two IED blasts in the forest area between Mahadev Ghati and Chinnabodkel in Bijapur District between CPI-Maoist cadres and SFs on April 9, reports ANI. SFs recovered a live IED, which was diffused immediately by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) during search operations in Bijapur District on April 9.
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April - 14 
People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Poonam was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) after an exchange of fire with PLFI cadres at Bano Police Station area of Simdega District on April 14, reports News18.
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People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Poonam was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) after an exchange of fire with PLFI cadres at Bano Police Station area of Simdega District on April 14, reports News18. Jharkhand Police recovered 80 cartoos, two pistols, six pitu and mobile phone from the encounter site. Around 10 PLFI cadres led by their leader Gajju Gope, initiated exchange of fire with SFs and fled after retaliatory fire, said Police.
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April - 18 
Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Vikas Kumar Saav, was arrested by Jharkhand Police at Padma Police Station area of Hazaribagh District on April 18, reports PrabhatKhabhar. JJMP ‘sub-zonal command
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Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Vikas Kumar Saav, was arrested by Jharkhand Police at Padma Police Station area of Hazaribagh District on April 18, reports PrabhatKhabhar. JJMP ‘sub-zonal commander’ Dukan Paswan with two cadres came to Padma Police Station area for collecting ‘levy’ (ransom money) from construction companies. However, Dukan Paswan and another JJMP cadre managed to escape. The Police recovered one local made gun, one live cartridge, INR 1160, two mobile phones, one voter identity card and two motor cycles, said Police.
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April - 19 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Kattama Adama (25) and Kovvasi Kosa (35) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Pichhukalapadu T Junction on Bhadrachalam-Charla road in East Godavari District, while conducting a search operation on April 19, re
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Kattama Adama (25) and Kovvasi Kosa (35) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Pichhukalapadu T Junction on Bhadrachalam-Charla road in East Godavari District, while conducting a search operation on April 19, reports The Hans India. SFs have recovered Maoist literature, explosives, Self Loading Rifle (SLR) and 12 Bore rifle from the arrested duo. Adama is a native of Sukma District of Chhattisgarh State and Kosa is a native of Tondamaraka village near Kistaram village. They were working as the Local Operation Squad (LOS) members since 2007 in CPI-Maoist. The arrested Maoist duo would be produced before the Rampachodavaram Court, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Vishal Gunni.
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April - 21 
SFs recovered a huge cache of explosives near Kodaput jungle of Ankadeli under Machhkund Police Station limits in Koraput District, reports The New Indian Express on April 21. SFs recovered gelatin sticks, battery, live wire, detonators, fuel and Maoist materials hidden in a
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SFs recovered a huge cache of explosives near Kodaput jungle of Ankadeli under Machhkund Police Station limits in Koraput District, reports The New Indian Express on April 21. SFs recovered gelatin sticks, battery, live wire, detonators, fuel and Maoist materials hidden in a bush.
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April - 23 
Meanwhile, 11 decomposing and bloated bodies of deceased CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women, killed in an encounter with SFs, were spotted floating in the waters of Indravati River at the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border in Gadchiroli District on April 23, reports The Times of India. These 11 bod
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Meanwhile, 11 decomposing and bloated bodies of deceased CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women, killed in an encounter with SFs, were spotted floating in the waters of Indravati River at the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border in Gadchiroli District on April 23, reports The Times of India. These 11 bodies were likely among the ones that could not be traced on after the encounter on April 22, said Senior Police officials. Some weapons too could be spotted with the bodies. The total fatalities of CPI-Maoist cadres have increased to 27 in April 22 encounter. The Police have recovered two AK47s, two Self Loading Rifle (SLR) guns, one .303 rifle, five 8 mm bolt action and six 12 bore guns from the encounter spot. Eleven of the deceased CPI-Maoist cadres have been identified. They include three women and eight men. The deceased CPI-Maoist cadres identified on April 22 are ‘divisional committee members’ Sainath and Srinu and Akhila, women cadre. The other deceased CPI-Maoist cadres identified are Rajesh Navade, Suman Koreti (18), Shantabai Pada (31), Nagesh Narote (32), Tirupati Pungati (24), Shrikant Narote (23), Raju Veladi (29), Sunno Gawde (44) and Anita Madavi (24). Shantabai Pada was Aheri Dalam ‘commander’ adds The Indian Express.
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April - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered 15 dead bodies of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including eight women from Indravati River near to the encounter spot in Gadchiroli District on April 24, reports The Hindu. SFs and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire on April 22 in Kasansur area of
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered 15 dead bodies of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including eight women from Indravati River near to the encounter spot in Gadchiroli District on April 24, reports The Hindu. SFs and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire on April 22 in Kasansur area of Gadchiroli District. The total number of CPI-Maoist cadres killed in this encounter is 31. Similarly, a total of 37 CPI-Maoist cadres were killed in two encounters in Gadchiroli District in last three days. One INSAS rifle was also recovered during the search operation on April 24 by SFs and there is a possibility that some senior Maoist leaders could be among the dead Maoists. The search operation has been intensified in the area, said, Sharad Shelar, The Inspector General (IG) of Maharashtra Police’s Anti-Naxal Operations unit. In the second encounter at Jimalgatta area of Gadchiroli District on April 23, SFs recovered one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, and three other weapons were recovered from the spot of this encounter. Of the total 37 dead Maoists, 19 were women. Police have identified 16 bodies so far and the identity of 21 bodies is yet to be ascertained. These 16 Maoists carried a combined reward of INR 10.6 million. These encounters have eliminated four out of five ‘Divisional Committee Members’ of the CPI-Maoist in Gadchiroli, said Police statement
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April - 25 
Meanwhile, the Charla Police unearthed three land mines suspected to be planted by CPI-Maoist cadres targeting the Security Forces (SFs) on the outskirts of Tippapur a border village in Charla Mandal on April 25. A Bomb Disposal Squad from Bhadrachalam rushed to the spot and defused the explos
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Meanwhile, the Charla Police unearthed three land mines suspected to be planted by CPI-Maoist cadres targeting the Security Forces (SFs) on the outskirts of Tippapur a border village in Charla Mandal on April 25. A Bomb Disposal Squad from Bhadrachalam rushed to the spot and defused the explosives under the supervision of local Police officials. Telangana Police increased the vigil and launched a vigorous vehicle checking drive.
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April - 27 
Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including six female cadres are killed in an encounter with teams from Greyhounds, an elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] unit of the Telangana Police along with Chhattisgarh Police’s Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve
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Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including six female cadres are killed in an encounter with teams from Greyhounds, an elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] unit of the Telangana Police along with Chhattisgarh Police’s Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and troopers from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the deep jungles under Ilmidi Police Station limits in Bijapur District on April 27, reports The Hitavada. Security Forces (SFs) launched joint counter-insurgency operations on April 23 in the forests along the inter-state border with Telangana. The gun-battle broke out when a team of Greyhounds was cordoning off the forested hillock around 13 kilometers away from Ilmidi Police Station between the Maoists and SFs. The Police recovered one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), one .303 bore rifle, four .12 bore guns, four single barrel muzzle loading gun (SBBL), one .315 bore gun, one revolver, live cartridges, 3 HE-36 Hand Grenades, 6 Rocket Launchers, 10 Maoists ‘pithhu’ (bags), four pairs of olive green dresses and literature. The bodies of killed CPI-Maoist cadres were airlifted to Bijapur through Indian Air Force (IAF) chopper and their identification process was underway, said Special Director General (SDG), (Anti-Naxal Operations), DM Awasthi. The killed CPI-Maoist cadres were active in Usoor and Basaguda area of Bijapur District. The joint operation was successful because the intelligence units of Greyhounds and Telangana Police have played a crucial role as this operation was carried out for the first time in this area, adds DM Awasthi.
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April - 28 
C-60 [the Maharashtra Police counter-insurgency commando unit] personnel recovered one dead body of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from the Indravati river bed in Gadchiroli District on April 28, reports The Pionner. The death toll in twin Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] encoun
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C-60 [the Maharashtra Police counter-insurgency commando unit] personnel recovered one dead body of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from the Indravati river bed in Gadchiroli District on April 28, reports The Pionner. The death toll in twin Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] encounters increased to 40. The Police also recovered an AK-47 rifle with highly decomposed body of a Maoist. There were 20 women in the total of 40 CPI-Maoist cadres killed in twin encounters. The Police have identified 18 identified bodies of CPI-Maoist cadres and handed over 13 bodies to the family members.The four Divisional Committee (DVC) members killed in the encounters are Shinu alias Shrikant alias Vijendar Narasimhulu rao (51), ‘chief of South Gadchiroli Naxal unit’, Sainath alias Dolesh Madi Atram (36),Perimeli Dalam (armed squad) ‘commander’, Raju alias Ramesh Naresh Kutke (29), Gatta Dalam ‘commander’ and Shantabai alias Mangali Pada (31), Aheri Dalam ‘commander’, said Police.
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April - 28 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one woman were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces near Metagudam village in Burkapal area of Sukma District on April 28, reports The Tribune. The Police have recovered 11 weapons with two CPI-Maoist cadres’ dead
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one woman were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces near Metagudam village in Burkapal area of Sukma District on April 28, reports The Tribune. The Police have recovered 11 weapons with two CPI-Maoist cadres’ dead bodies, after the encounter. CPI-Maoist cadres fled into the forests after the encounter, which lasted for two hours, said, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (South Bastar), Sundarraj P.
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April - 30 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and five Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) imposters were arrested in Jharkhand, reports News18 on May 1. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Sanjay Gagarai alias Randu Gagarai alias Laden Gagarai was arrested by Chakradharpur Po
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and five Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) imposters were arrested in Jharkhand, reports News18 on May 1. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Sanjay Gagarai alias Randu Gagarai alias Laden Gagarai was arrested by Chakradharpur Police at Kudabhuru village in West Singhbhum District. Sanjay Gagarai was working as associate of CPI-Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Jivan Kundlana. He is involved in various killings, ‘levy’ collection, and set ablaze of eight construction vehicles. In the second incident, four imposters of JJMP were arrested by Jharkhand Police under Netarhat Police Station limits in Latehar District. The arrested JJMP imposters are identified as Naseem Ansari, Shahbuddin Ansari, Safiq Ansari and Lallan Singh. Police have recovered three desi pistols, five cartridges, two knifes and two motorcycles from the arrested, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Anand.
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May - 1 
A joint team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and District Police recovered Improvised Explosive Device (IED), a rifle and other incriminating materials after neutralizing a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Delkahwa hillock under Tandwa Police Station area in the Aurangabad District
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A joint team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and District Police recovered Improvised Explosive Device (IED), a rifle and other incriminating materials after neutralizing a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Delkahwa hillock under Tandwa Police Station area in the Aurangabad District on May 1, reports webindia123. Security Forces (SFs) recovered IED, rifle, cotex wire, three uniforms and other incriminating materials were recovered from the hideout following specific intelligence input. CPI-Maoist cadres escaped from the spot after they got inkling of Police raid, said Assistant Police Superintendent (ASP), (operation), Rajesh Kumar.
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May - 2 
Jharkhand Police arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Eittol Bodera alias Thomas Kongani, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, in Khunti District on May 2, reports News18. The Polic
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Jharkhand Police arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Eittol Bodera alias Thomas Kongani, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, in Khunti District on May 2, reports News18. The Police recovered one desi pistol and two bullets from Thomas. He is an expert in bomb making with more than 50 cases registered against him.
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May - 3 
Police recovered German Heckler and Koch (HK) G-3 rifle after an encounter in Sukma District on May 3, reportsHindustan Times. It is the first time this type of weapon has been recovered in Chhattisgarh, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena.
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Police recovered German Heckler and Koch (HK) G-3 rifle after an encounter in Sukma District on May 3, reportsHindustan Times. It is the first time this type of weapon has been recovered in Chhattisgarh, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena.
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May - 3 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in two separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District on May 3, reports The New Indian Express. In the first encounter, two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed during an exchange of fire with SFs, close
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in two separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District on May 3, reports The New Indian Express. In the first encounter, two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed during an exchange of fire with SFs, close to Putpalli village under the Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District. The Police also recovered an AK-47 rifle, a Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle and a grenade launcher with dead bodies of two Maoist cadres from the encounter site. The preliminary investigation suggested that one of them was an ‘assistant military platoon commander’ while the other was a platoon party cadre. According to their ranks, they carried rewards of INR 800,000 on their heads, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena. In the second incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Soyam Kama, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 over his head was killed by SFs at Kanhaiguda-Chintakonta forests in Sukma District on May 3, adds The New Indian Express. He was a member of Konta Area Committee (KAC) of the CPI-Maoist and involved in more than 50 cases, added Meena.
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May - 4 
Chhattisgarh Police recovered three pressure bombs during search operations, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresunder Pamod Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 4, reports IBC24. Maoists planted bombs to target Security Forces (SFs) and construction vehicles, s
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Chhattisgarh Police recovered three pressure bombs during search operations, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresunder Pamod Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 4, reports IBC24. Maoists planted bombs to target Security Forces (SFs) and construction vehicles, said Police.
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May - 4 
Chhattisgarh Police recovered three pressure bombs during search operations, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Pamod Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 4, reports IBC24. Maoists planted bombs to target Security Forces (SFs) and construc
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Chhattisgarh Police recovered three pressure bombs during search operations, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Pamod Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 4, reports IBC24. Maoists planted bombs to target Security Forces (SFs) and construction vehicles, said Police.
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May - 6 
Five People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and two arms suppliers were arrested from the Sarla Marla forest under Bandgaon Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District on May 6, reports Tribune. P
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Five People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and two arms suppliers were arrested from the Sarla Marla forest under Bandgaon Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District on May 6, reports Tribune. Police recovered one carbine, one double-barrel gun and one pistol besides a large quantity of ammunition from the arrested PLFI cadres. PLFI leader identified as Birsa Purty alias Chattan Singh said that they had come to the forest to collect fire-arms from suppliers and also named them. PLFI cadres paid INR 100, 000 to the arms dealers. Police conducted raid and arrested two arms suppliers from Chakradharpur and recovered INR 90,000 which was the part of the advance payment made by the PLFI ultras. Purty also confessed that they were involved in the killing of a villager in the area recently for allegedly being a police informer.The PLFI cadres arrested are Birsa Purty alias Chattan Singh (21), Jadav Rai Mundari (30) Mann Singh Purty (14), Navru Mundu alias Evatha Munda (22) and Mote Munda (22) and two arms dealers identified as Anil Kumar Pann(40) and Subhash Sona( 42), adds Prabhatkhabhar.
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May - 7 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are arrested by Chhattisgarh Police in two separate incidents in Kondagaon District on May 7, reports Dainik Bhaskar. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Mohan Kashyap (20), carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his he
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are arrested by Chhattisgarh Police in two separate incidents in Kondagaon District on May 7, reports Dainik Bhaskar. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Mohan Kashyap (20), carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head was arrested from a forest between Madnar and Permpal villages under Bayanar Police Station limits during a search operation by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs). The Police recovered a seven kilogram tiffin bomb, an electric wire, and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature from him. Kashyap, a Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member of CPI-Maoist, was allegedly hiding there to target security forces through an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and cause damage to vehicles involved in road construction works, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag. In the second incident, SFs arrested CPI-Maoist identified as Turham Khanna from Kistaram Police station limits in Kondagaon District. He admitted to be the President of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangh (DAKMS). Turham Khanna was involved in killing of Munshi (accountant), doing recce for Maoists, providing shelter and supplies to Maoists.
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May - 12 
A cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed and two others were arrested after an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Thethai Tangar Thana (Police post) area in Simdega District on Ma
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A cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed and two others were arrested after an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Thethai Tangar Thana (Police post) area in Simdega District on May 12, reports The Telegraph. Acting on a tip-off that PLFI ‘zonal commander’ Vijay Dang was seen in the dense forests spread over Thethai Tangar and Bansjore Thanaareas, some 80 kilometres from Simdega District headquarters, on May 11 night, Simdega, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sanjeev Kumar formed special teams comprising Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel to corner the rebels. The 15-minute operation, which began at 4.30am, claimed the life of a rebel while another sustained bullet wounds. The third was arrested after a hot chase by Police. A carbine, two rifles and ammunition were recovered from the encounter spot, which is close to the Odisha border. The slain PLFI cadre has been identified as Luthar Dang of Raibagar and the injured as Prafula Kispeta and Pramod Lakra hailing from Lefripada in Sundargarh District of Odisha, adds OdishaTV.
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May - 13 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women were killed during exchange of fire with Police at Godanki village under Kandhmal sadar Police Station limits in Kandhamal District on May 13, reports The Telegraph. The Police recovered eight weapons
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women were killed during exchange of fire with Police at Godanki village under Kandhmal sadar Police Station limits in Kandhamal District on May 13, reports The Telegraph. The Police recovered eight weapons including an AK-47 and an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle from the spot. The encounter started with firing by CPI-Maoist cadres at Police during the search operation. The retaliation from Police led to the killing of four CPI-Maoist cadres, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Prateek Singh.
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May - 13 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter near Dudukamal under Belpada Block (administrative unit) in Bolangir District on May 13 (today), reports Pragativadi. Hardcore Maoist cadre Sanjib who carried a cash reward was killed in the encounter,
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter near Dudukamal under Belpada Block (administrative unit) in Bolangir District on May 13 (today), reports Pragativadi. Hardcore Maoist cadre Sanjib who carried a cash reward was killed in the encounter, Police informed. An AK 47 and an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle have been recovered from the spot. The identity of another rebel killed in the encounter is yet to be ascertained. The rebels were killed after the Security Forces (SFs) launched a combing operation on getting specific intelligence input about the presence of the Maoists at a villager’s house.
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May - 14 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Madivi Pojjaiah (20), a native of Tadimetla of Kunta block in Sukma District of Chattisgarh at Eturunagaram bus station in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District on May 14, reports Telangana Today. The P
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Madivi Pojjaiah (20), a native of Tadimetla of Kunta block in Sukma District of Chattisgarh at Eturunagaram bus station in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District on May 14, reports Telangana Today. The Police recovered a knife, grenade, detonator and Maoist literature from him. He was working in the second reserve company of the CPI-Maoist from 2016 and conducting recce on Police.
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May - 15 
As many as six militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), wanted in six cases of violence, including the recent blasting of culvert at Satyanarayanapuram on Bhadrachalam-Chandrupatla State highway, were arrested by the Police in the hillocks on the outskirts of Anjanapuram
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As many as six militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), wanted in six cases of violence, including the recent blasting of culvert at Satyanarayanapuram on Bhadrachalam-Chandrupatla State highway, were arrested by the Police in the hillocks on the outskirts of Anjanapuram in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on May 15, reports The Hindu. The arrestees were allegedly involved in the murder of one Sodi Prasad of Pedamidisileru in Bhadrachalam Agency in 2017 and Irpa Laxman, a villager of China Utlapally in the adjoining Chhattisgarh, in March 2018. A steel box weighing about five kilograms and a bundle of cordex wire were recovered from them. The identities of the militia members are yet to be ascertained.
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May - 15 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police S
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District. Police recovered cordex wire, electrical wire, batteries, couple of detonators and Maoists literature. Anda, (35) is member of military platoon number 10 and involved in attacks on Police. In the second incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Avlam Sukku (25) was arrested from forest near Gadamali road under Jangla Police Station area in the District.
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May - 15 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police S
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District. Police recovered cordex wire, electrical wire, batteries, couple of detonators and Maoists literature. Anda, (35) is member of military platoon number 10 and involved in attacks on Police.In the second incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Avlam Sukku (25) was arrested from forest near Gadamali road under Jangla Police Station area in the District.
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May - 19 
SFs recovered a huge cache of explosive materials following an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on May 19, reports New Indian Express. The encounter took place when a joint team of the Police's Special Task Force (STF), Distr
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SFs recovered a huge cache of explosive materials following an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on May 19, reports New Indian Express. The encounter took place when a joint team of the Police's Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, Sukma, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said. While the team was cordoning off Tumalpad forests, Maoists opened fire on them, SP, Meena said. After a prolonged gun-battle, the Maoists fled, the SP added. During search, four steel tiffin boxes, 12 gelatin rods, urea, 20 detonators, cordex wires, batteries and gunpowder were recovered from the spot, he said. A team of `military battalion no 1' of the Maoists led by company ‘commander’ Nagesh, which operates mostly in south Sukma, was involved in the encounter, SP, Meena added.
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May - 24 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two civilians identified as Kisun Soren and his wife Suhagani Hembram, after branding them as ‘Police Informers’ at Ataki-Fatehpur Road within the limits of Madhuwan Police Station in Giridih District on May 24, reports The
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two civilians identified as Kisun Soren and his wife Suhagani Hembram, after branding them as ‘Police Informers’ at Ataki-Fatehpur Road within the limits of Madhuwan Police Station in Giridih District on May 24, reports The Pioneer. CPI-Maoist cadres attacked the couple with sharp-edged weapons and their bodies were found lying in a pool of blood on Ataki-Fatehpur road. Police recovered Maoist pamphlets, which branded the civilian couple as ‘Police Informers’, said Superintendent of Police (SP), S.K. Jha.
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May - 29 
in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 29, recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, dumped by cadres of the CPI-Maoist at Lugu Pahar area of Bokaro District, reportsUNI. The search team recovered 1
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in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 29, recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, dumped by cadres of the CPI-Maoist at Lugu Pahar area of Bokaro District, reportsUNI. The search team recovered 10 rifles, one 9 mm carbine, one 9 mm Browning pistol, one Double-Bore Breech-Loading (DBBL) gun, two Smooth Bore Breech Loading (SBBL) guns, INR 300,000 in cash, huge stock of ammunition, and other incriminating material. The arms dump came to light during interrogation of arrested accused and ‘Zonal member’, North Chhotanagpur Zonal Committee Mahavir ManjhialiasCharlees by NIA. During the intervening night of March 5-6, 2018, the Jharkhand Police had arrested 15 armed Maoist cadres from Akabakitanr village in Giridih District and had recovered 12 regular weapons, 60 ATM (SBI) cards, 199 letter of thanks issued by Allahabad Bank for opening of accounts and 1125 Aadhar cards, besides others incriminating materials from them.
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June - 1 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered 4,000 kilograms of gelatin explosives from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout from Lugu Pahar area of Bokaro District on June 1, reports Business Standard. NIA recovered ten .303 rifles, o
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered 4,000 kilograms of gelatin explosives from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout from Lugu Pahar area of Bokaro District on June 1, reports Business Standard. NIA recovered ten .303 rifles, one 9mm carbine, one 9mm Browning pistol, one Double-Bore Breech-Loading (DBBL) gun, two Single Barrel Breach Loading (SBBL) guns, INR 300,000 , huge cache of ammunition, levy receipts and other incriminating material, from the same area on May 29 in the Bokaro District , adds Quint.
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June - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered nine bullets of AK-47, four empty magazines of Self Loading Rifle (SLR), tent, medicines, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and daily used items after an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at forest stretch between Hodnar and
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered nine bullets of AK-47, four empty magazines of Self Loading Rifle (SLR), tent, medicines, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and daily used items after an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at forest stretch between Hodnar and Pungarpal in Narayanpur District, reports The Hitavada on June 5. CPI-Maoist cadres opened indiscriminate fire on the SFs that led to an exchange of fire during the combing operation from the forest.
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June - 6 
Three powerful IEDs, suspected to have been planted by Maoists were recovered by SFs from Bijapur District on January 6, reports The Pioneer. The home-made bombs, weighing 15 kilograms, 9 kilograms and 5 kilograms, were unearthed by a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and th
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Three powerful IEDs, suspected to have been planted by Maoists were recovered by SFs from Bijapur District on January 6, reports The Pioneer. The home-made bombs, weighing 15 kilograms, 9 kilograms and 5 kilograms, were unearthed by a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the local Police from the forests under Basaguda Police Station limits where a road construction work is underway, according to Bijapur, ASP, Mohit Garg. A road is being built from Basaguda (Bijapur) to Jagargunda in Sukma District, another insurgency-hit District. The 49 kilograms road is not only strategically important but also crucial for the people living in this inaccessible region, he said. A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) immediately defused the explosives, which were spotted when SFs were carrying out patrolling near an under-construction bridge, the Police officer said.
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June - 9 
Five Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Jharkhand Police in Ramgarh District on June 9, reports Mid Day. The JJMP cadres were arrested with arms and ammunition. They have attacked a base camp of
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Five Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Jharkhand Police in Ramgarh District on June 9, reports Mid Day. The JJMP cadres were arrested with arms and ammunition. They have attacked a base camp of a construction company engaged in ongoing Koderma-Ranchi via Barkakana rail project for extortion. These arrested were made two days after Police arrested commander of JJMP identified as Bhuneshwar Bedia on June 7 in Ramgarh District. Bhuneshwar Bedia was active in Patratu in Ramgarh District and collecting levy. Based on the inputs provided by Bedia during interrogation, Police arrested the five JJMP cadres, said Superintendent of Police (SP) A Vijayalakshmi.
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June - 10 
A combing party from Kudumulugumma Border Security Force (BSF) 153 Batallion base camp busted a Maoist camp located in Dayapada forest under Orkel Police limits in the Malkangiri District, reports KalingaTV. A huge cache of explosives were recovered from the camp.
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A combing party from Kudumulugumma Border Security Force (BSF) 153 Batallion base camp busted a Maoist camp located in Dayapada forest under Orkel Police limits in the Malkangiri District, reports KalingaTV. A huge cache of explosives were recovered from the camp.
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June - 10 
Police unearthed a mini gun factory and arrested its owner Naresh Yadav, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) linkman, at Kachanpur village under Aanti Police Station in Gaya District on June 10, reports UNI. 21 half-finished country pistols, several half-finished revolvers, arms manu
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Police unearthed a mini gun factory and arrested its owner Naresh Yadav, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) linkman, at Kachanpur village under Aanti Police Station in Gaya District on June 10, reports UNI. 21 half-finished country pistols, several half-finished revolvers, arms manufacturing equipment, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature and other incriminating objects were recovered from the house of Naresh, Superintendent of Police (SP), Arun Kumar said. Naresh who was an associate of an unnamed ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist was also involved in demanding extortion. The mechanic Began Mistri, who had assisted Naresh in manufacturing illegal firearms, was also arrested.
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June - 11 
A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Karmatia forest under Sona Police Station area in Jamui District late on June 11, reports UNI. Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagannath Reddy sa
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A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Karmatia forest under Sona Police Station area in Jamui District late on June 11, reports UNI. Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagannath Reddy said that two extremists of CPI-Maoist- Sanjay Yadav and Mukesh Yadav were arrested from Karmatia forest following specific intelligence input in this regard. Two detonators, 10 gelatin sticks, two country pistols, some live cartridges, 10 metre long electric wire and other incriminating objects were also recovered from the hideout of the Maoists.
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June - 12 
A Maoist identified as Anil Yadav alias Anil Tiger, who was absconding for nearly 14 years was arrested from an orchard near Charpolwa Sonmai Road in Patna District on June 12, reports UNI. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Manu Maharaj said the extremist of the CPI-Maoist, Anil Tiger was arres
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A Maoist identified as Anil Yadav alias Anil Tiger, who was absconding for nearly 14 years was arrested from an orchard near Charpolwa Sonmai Road in Patna District on June 12, reports UNI. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Manu Maharaj said the extremist of the CPI-Maoist, Anil Tiger was arrested when he and his associates were giving final shape to their strategy to execute some unlawful activity. A pistol and four live cartridges were also recovered from his possession.
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June - 12 
Communist Party of IndiaMarxistLeninistNew Democracy (CPIMLNew Democracy) Chandranna faction, underground ‘squad commander’ identified as Boda Bheemudu alias Sudhakar at Jujulraopeta Cross Roads while he was allegedly trying to flee from Bachodu village in Kusumanchi
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Communist Party of IndiaMarxistLeninistNew Democracy (CPIMLNew Democracy) Chandranna faction, underground ‘squad commander’ identified as Boda Bheemudu alias Sudhakar at Jujulraopeta Cross Roads while he was allegedly trying to flee from Bachodu village in Kusumanchi Mandal (administrative subdivision) in Khammam District, on June 12, reports The Hindu. He has taken shelter with the help of three persons owing allegiance to the CPIMLNew Democracy, Chandranna faction. The Police recovered a .32 revolver, two rounds of ammunition and a diary containing the contact numbers of several contractors and a mobile phone from him. He was wanted in five offences, including a killing case and attack on a Forest Department officer in Bhadradri Kothagudem District, said Khammam Police Commissioner Tafseer Iqbal.
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June - 14 
A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and District Police exchanged fire with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during combing operation near Bakuda Barmasia under Kajra Police Station area in Lakhisarai District on June 14, reports Live
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A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and District Police exchanged fire with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during combing operation near Bakuda Barmasia under Kajra Police Station area in Lakhisarai District on June 14, reports Live Hindustan. Acting on information that Maoists are planning out a major incident, the combing operation was launched. In the encounter, few Maoists are suspected to be killed and an unspecified number of Maoists were injured, Police said. Police recovered a rifle from the encounter site. Meanwhile, the Maoists have called for Bihar-Jharkhand Bandh (general shutdown strike) on June 15 (today).
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June - 15 
Bomb Disposal Squad of 29th Battalion of Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP) and District Police diffused three and two kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) near Rautpara of Kanhagaon under Iragaon Police Station in Kondagaon District on June 15, reports The Hitavada. Th
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Bomb Disposal Squad of 29th Battalion of Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP) and District Police diffused three and two kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) near Rautpara of Kanhagaon under Iragaon Police Station in Kondagaon District on June 15, reports The Hitavada. The IEDs were planted to target SFs and get the construction of roads stopped, said Superintendent of Police, (SP), Abhishek Pallava. Police recovered Maoist banners and posters at different places.
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June - 19 
Three bombs exploded near a bus stand at Kadirganj under Darigaon Police Station in Rohtas District on June 19, with Police suspecting Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involvement, reports The Telegraph. There was no report of casualty or injury in the explosion. Ro
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Three bombs exploded near a bus stand at Kadirganj under Darigaon Police Station in Rohtas District on June 19, with Police suspecting Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres involvement, reports The Telegraph. There was no report of casualty or injury in the explosion. Rohtas Superintendent of Police (SP), Satyaveer Singh told that a pamphlet had been recovered from the spot, hinting at the involvement of Maoists in the explosion. "It appears that Maoists had assembled the illegal explosives and weapons to terrorise the local residents and demand money from them," he added. The Police later recovered 10 live low-intensity bombs, two country-made pistols, 20 detonator fuse, and a number of live cartridges from the spot.
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June - 22 
Ten Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a ‘sub zonal commander’ and an ‘area commander’ are arrested during a weeklong special drive from Dhibara Salaiya and Pothu Police Station in Aurangabad District, reports UNI on June 23. The Police re
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Ten Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a ‘sub zonal commander’ and an ‘area commander’ are arrested during a weeklong special drive from Dhibara Salaiya and Pothu Police Station in Aurangabad District, reports UNI on June 23. The Police recovered fire arms, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and other incriminating objects from them. There are many cases registered in various Police Stations including blowing up of Police jeep and bridge against the arrested CPI-Maoist cadres.
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June - 26 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Laxmi from Chhattisgarh, B.Praveen from Karimnagar District of Telangana, and R.Kranthi Kumar from Warangal District of Telangana were arrested during a search operation at Charla – Pusugupa Road in Bhadradri-K
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Laxmi from Chhattisgarh, B.Praveen from Karimnagar District of Telangana, and R.Kranthi Kumar from Warangal District of Telangana were arrested during a search operation at Charla – Pusugupa Road in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District in Telangana on June 26, reports The Hans India. The Police recovered 200 meters olive green clothes, 15 detonators, 10 gelatin sticks, INR 20,000, five cellphones and two motorbikes from the arrested, said Assistant Police Superintendent (ASP), Sangram Singh Patel.
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June - 27 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) during combing operation launched by State Police in Budha Pahar area on the borders of Latehar and Garhwa Districts of Jharkhand on June 27, reports The New Indian Express. "We h
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) during combing operation launched by State Police in Budha Pahar area on the borders of Latehar and Garhwa Districts of Jharkhand on June 27, reports The New Indian Express. "We have gunned down a Maoist in Budha Pahar area and one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle has also been recovered from spot," said IG (Operations) Ashish Batra. Other rebels are also supposed to have been hit during the encounter and the casualty might go up on their side, he added.
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July - 1 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ identified as Jaggu, carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports The New Indian Express.&nb
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ identified as Jaggu, carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports The New Indian Express. Security Forces (SFs) were cordoning off the Gandharpara forest in Muler village during an Anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation, when a group of CPI-Maoist cadres started firing on them leading to an encounter. The dead body of the Jaggu was found from the spot. He was key accused in the killing of Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self Government institution) of Badesatti village in April 2018 and also wanted in around half-a-dozen other Maoist incidents in the area, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena. A 315 bore pistol, a muzzle-loading gun, a claymore mine, some explosive material and Naxal-related items were also recovered from the spot, Meena said.
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July - 2 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Chandrashekhar Sahni, was arrested along with weapons from Baligaon village in Gandak riverine area of Saran District on July 2, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided the village and arrested the Maoist, said to
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Chandrashekhar Sahni, was arrested along with weapons from Baligaon village in Gandak riverine area of Saran District on July 2, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided the village and arrested the Maoist, said to be a self-proclaimed ‘area commander’ of Saran region. Sahni was wanted in cases of extortion and levy collection. Two pistols among a haul of arms and ammunition were recovered from him.
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July - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Rawa Bhime, ‘Janmilitia’ member, was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forests of Darel-Markaguda villages in Chintalnar area of Sukma District in Chhattisgarh on July 2, reports&nb
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Rawa Bhime, ‘Janmilitia’ member, was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forests of Darel-Markaguda villages in Chintalnar area of Sukma District in Chhattisgarh on July 2, reports Outlook. The exchange of fire took place, when a team of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) was out on an anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation and came under fire from a group of CPI-Maoist cadres triggering the encounter. Police recovered one muzzle loading gun, medicines and some other items and dead body of Rawa Bhime from the encounter site.
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July - 4 
In a separate incident, a joint team of the DRG and the Special Task Force (STF) busted a Naxal camp in Kurusnar area in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh after a brief encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres on July 4, reports Business Standard. The SFs
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In a separate incident, a joint team of the DRG and the Special Task Force (STF) busted a Naxal camp in Kurusnar area in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh after a brief encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres on July 4, reports Business Standard. The SFs were carrying out searching in jungles between Jadda and Markur villages to target a Naxal camp. CPI-Maoist cadre on sentry duty opened fire on the SFs, after sensing the presence of the SFs near their camp. Police recovered four cooker Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one air gun, pitthu bags, camp sheets, medical kits, medicines and daily use materials from the camp. Blood stains found at the spot indicate that some Naxals were either killed or injured in the gunfight but their colleagues managed to drag inside the forest, adds Shukla
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July - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered15 landmines weighing between 1 kilogram and 1.5 kilogram, suspected to be planted byCPI-Maoist cadresfrom a kuccha road leading to Burha Pahar in Garhwa District of Jharkhand on June 4, reportsThe Telegraph.CPI-Maoist cadresare relying more on strategy ofImprovised Ex
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered15 landmines weighing between 1 kilogram and 1.5 kilogram, suspected to be planted byCPI-Maoist cadresfrom a kuccha road leading to Burha Pahar in Garhwa District of Jharkhand on June 4, reportsThe Telegraph.CPI-Maoist cadresare relying more on strategy ofImprovised Explosive Devices (IEDs)than gun battles to ward off resistance. The 15 landmines had been laid in a series about 6-7 months back. OurSFshave neutralised them, saidSuperintendent of Police (SP),Shivani Tiwary.
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July - 4 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, each carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on their head, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest area of Balebeda village under Kurusnar Police Station limits of Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on July 4, repo
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, each carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on their head, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest area of Balebeda village under Kurusnar Police Station limits of Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on July 4, reports Business Standard. Four separate teams of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) launched an operation towards Balebeda, Badapenda, Kangali, Parbeda and Irpanar villages to trace the CPI-Maoist cadres on July 2, after receiving information that the Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] were camping in the forest to target troopers, who were providing security to the Narayanpur-Sonpur road construction work in the region. When one of the patrolling teams of the DRG was cordoning off the forest pocket near Balebeda, it came under heavy firing from a group of 25-30 armed CPI-Maoistcadres. After a brief exchange of fire, Maoist fled from the spot. The Police recovered an automatic sub-machine gun, a 12-bore gun, a muzzle-loading gun, a pithu bag and other materials from the spot. One of the killed CPI-Maoist cadres has been identified as Kishore, who was active as the ‘section commander’ of Military Company no.05 of CPI-Maoist and the identity of another Maoist is yet to be ascertained. The recovered sub-machine gun is manufactured by Thompson. It is bearing the model number of year 1928. It is the first time that such type of weapon was recovered in Chhattisgarh, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla.
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July - 10 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) in a forest near Minpa village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 10, reports Firstpost. A DRG jawan, identified as Madkam Hura, sustained injuries during the e
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) in a forest near Minpa village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 10, reports Firstpost. A DRG jawan, identified as Madkam Hura, sustained injuries during the exchange of fire with CPI-Maoist cadres, during an anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation. Maoist cadres fled into dense forest taking the advantage of darkness after a brief exchange of fire. Police recovered weapons, explosives and other Maoist-related materials. The operation is still underway in the region, said Police.
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July - 10 
Two People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Satyendra Yadav and Rakesh Kumar were arrested in Masaurhi near Patna in Patna District of Bihar on July 10, reports New Indian Express. The arrested PLFI
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Two People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Satyendra Yadav and Rakesh Kumar were arrested in Masaurhi near Patna in Patna District of Bihar on July 10, reports New Indian Express. The arrested PLFI duo was demanding a ransom of INR 50 million from the director of a construction company. The Police recovered a katta (locally assembled gun) and a pistol from them. During the interrogations the PLFI duo said the AK-47 rifle is currently with a PLFI leader known as Chuhwa. Police have stepped up efforts to arrest Chuhwa and recover the AK-47 rifle, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajendra Bhil.
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July - 12 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a militia ‘commander’ carrying reward of INR 100,000 on his head, were arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs), who were out on a search operation, from the forests of Balebeda village in Narayanpur Dist
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a militia ‘commander’ carrying reward of INR 100,000 on his head, were arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs), who were out on a search operation, from the forests of Balebeda village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on July 12, reports The Pioneer. According to Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla, they are identified as Guddu Ram Wadde (29), the militia ‘commander’, Chainu Ram Wadde (49), Raju Metami (44), Masia Ram (29) and Jano Maha (19), who is a woman cadre. Shukla also said that the five rebels were allegedly involved in an encounter with SFs that occurred on July 4 this year in Balebeda forest, in which two Maoists were killed in that incident. While Guddu was active as a Balebeda militia ‘commander’, the rest were working as militia members, the SP said. Police have seized a muzzle-loading gun from Guddu, he said.
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July - 12 
Odisha Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp inside Champajharan reserve forest under Chandiposh Police limits of Sundargarh District of Odisha on July 12, reports The New Indian Express. A group of 20 to 25 CPI-Maoist cadres of Sambalpur-Deogarh-Sundargarh Div
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Odisha Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp inside Champajharan reserve forest under Chandiposh Police limits of Sundargarh District of Odisha on July 12, reports The New Indian Express. A group of 20 to 25 CPI-Maoist cadres of Sambalpur-Deogarh-Sundargarh Division, led by Maoist leader Anmol Hembram alias Samarjee, managed to escape during the Police operation. After a tip off, Security Forces (SFs) from Chandiposh Police station, Special Operation Group (SOG), District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a search operation and detected the camp inside Champajharan reserve forest. The CPI-Maoist group is suspected to have cadres from Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Security forces recovered four small can bombs, 21 bundles of wires, two bundles of lose electric wires, one whistle code, a pair of Maoist uniform, Maoist literature and other materials. The makeshift camp made of tarpaulin sheets was dismantled, said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Western range), Kabita Jalan.
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July - 13 
Eight supportersof People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as RampreetSaha, Iqbal Khan Lathakol, KaleshwarSaha, Deepak TopanoBarbeda, BaboolSahaBano, ShivkaranSaha, Arun Kumar Saha and Anoop Kumar Saho were
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Eight supportersof People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as RampreetSaha, Iqbal Khan Lathakol, KaleshwarSaha, Deepak TopanoBarbeda, BaboolSahaBano, ShivkaranSaha, Arun Kumar Saha and Anoop Kumar Saho were arrested by Bano Police in Simdega District of Jharkhand on July 13, reports Dainik Jagran. The Police recovered one desi katta, one bullet and a mobile from the arrested PLFI supporters.
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July - 14 
Three cadres of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in two separate incidents in Rohtas and Kaimur Districts of Bihar on July 14, reports Business Standard. In the first incident, Security Forces (SFs) arrested&nb
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Three cadres of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in two separate incidents in Rohtas and Kaimur Districts of Bihar on July 14, reports Business Standard. In the first incident, Security Forces (SFs) arrested Dadan Kharwar from Khukhma in Kaimur District of Bihar. In the second incident, SFs raided Salma village in Rohtas District and arrested Ramdular and Nawal with the information provided by Dadan. Police recovered a country made pistol and several live cartridges from the TPC duo arrested from Salma village. All the arrested TPC cadres were involved in cases related to extortion and kidnapping for ransom, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Satyavur Singh
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July - 16 
Police recovered three defused rocket launchers from a pond in Hazaribagh District in Jharkhand on July 16, reports Business Standard. The launchers were found by fishermen on July 15. CPI-Maoist cadres are suspected for hiding the rocket launchers in the pond, said Police.
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Police recovered three defused rocket launchers from a pond in Hazaribagh District in Jharkhand on July 16, reports Business Standard. The launchers were found by fishermen on July 15. CPI-Maoist cadres are suspected for hiding the rocket launchers in the pond, said Police.
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July - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of explosives following a raid conducted busting a CPI-Maoist bunker near Chhotaki-Bairagi forest inPirtard Police Station of Giridih District of Jharkhand on July 16, reports The Pioneer. SFs recovered four Improvised Explosive D
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of explosives following a raid conducted busting a CPI-Maoist bunker near Chhotaki-Bairagi forest inPirtard Police Station of Giridih District of Jharkhand on July 16, reports The Pioneer. SFs recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)weighting of 15 kilograms of each and others material and destroyed all bunkers of CPI-Maoist. There are many more bunkers of Maoists at Chhotaki- Bairagi forest. The Maoists have planted several active landmines at various places, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Surendra Kumar Jha
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July - 18 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on her head, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 18 (today), reports Business Standard. The encounter took place around 8.30 am i
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on her head, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 18 (today), reports Business Standard. The encounter took place around 8.30 am in a forest near Kondal Hills when a joint team of the District Force and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was out on an anti- Maoist operation, Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agrawal said. When the security men were cordoning off the area near Kondal hills under Manpur sub-division, a group of Maoists started firing on them, leading to a gun-battle between the two sides, Agrawal said. After guns fell silent, the body of a woman, identified as Jarina, a native of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District, was active in the outfit since 2005, a member of the Aundhi-Mohla joint area committee of the Maoists, was recovered from the spot, the SP said. A 12 bore gun and other Maoist-related material were also seized from the spot, SP, Agrawal added. As many as 16 offences, including attacks on Police teams, were registered against her at various Police Stations in Manpur sub-division, he said.
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July - 19 
At least eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including three women cadres, have been killed after an encounter ensued between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) near Timinar and Pusnar villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 19 (today), reports
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At least eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including three women cadres, have been killed after an encounter ensued between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) near Timinar and Pusnar villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 19 (today), reports India.com. The gun battle between the Maoists and the SFs took place while a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) was out on an anti-Maoist operation. Both the SFs were searching along the border of the above-mentioned Districts when the encounter took place, said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (anti-Naxal operations), Sundarraj P. Two INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifles, two .303 rifles, one 12 bore gun and a few muzzle loading guns were found by the team of SFs.
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July - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in an encounter in the Tolapahar area under Chandramundi Police Station in Jamui District of Bihar on June 20, reports New Indian Express. The Police received tip off about a dozen Maoists gathering there for a me
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in an encounter in the Tolapahar area under Chandramundi Police Station in Jamui District of Bihar on June 20, reports New Indian Express. The Police received tip off about a dozen Maoists gathering there for a meeting. The CPI-Maoist cadres started firing at the SFs, forcing them to retaliate. Police recovered an Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle and four magazines were recovered from encounter site. The identity of the CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be ascertained, said Police.
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July - 21 
Odisha Police recovered a rocket bomb from a suspicious box lying inside Gandhamardana forest near Gopala Sahi in Suakathi under Sadar Police Station in Keonjhar District of Odisha, on July 21, reports OdishaTV. The locals spotted the suspicious box and informed the Police. The Police suspect b
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Odisha Police recovered a rocket bomb from a suspicious box lying inside Gandhamardana forest near Gopala Sahi in Suakathi under Sadar Police Station in Keonjhar District of Odisha, on July 21, reports OdishaTV. The locals spotted the suspicious box and informed the Police. The Police suspect bomb might have fallen off while being transported by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres.
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July - 23 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Chhote Usri village under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 23, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place when District R
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Chhote Usri village under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 23, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place when District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation. The Police recovered one 09 mm pistol and a single barrel muzzle loading gun from the encounter site. The identity of the killedCPI-Maoist cadre is believed to be Jugnu, a member of Local Organisation Squad (LOS). However, the real identity will be known after the patrolling team returns to its camp, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav.
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July - 23 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) women cadres identified as Tambelu Lakshmi alias Janaki (20), a native of Burikipanasa under Pedabayalu Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Vizag agency and Pangi Sheelu alias Latha (20) of Gunavolu under G Madu
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) women cadres identified as Tambelu Lakshmi alias Janaki (20), a native of Burikipanasa under Pedabayalu Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Vizag agency and Pangi Sheelu alias Latha (20) of Gunavolu under G Madugula Mandal in Visakhapatnam District and four CPI-Maoist militia members identified as M Ramakrishna, 30, G Kondababu, 26, P Simhachalam, 40, and G Ananda Rao, who are members of Korukonda Area Committeev(KAC) have surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP), Rahul Deve Sharma in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on July 23, reports The Hans India. The surrendered women CPI-Maoist cadres were involved in several crimes, including killing, damaging the equipment used for road-construction and others illegal activities.Lakshmi had handled the .303 rifle and used to place land mines and both worked for the CPI (Maoist) from 2014 to 2016. Both Lakshmi and Sheelu who had escaped from forcible child marriages, were motivated by Maoist leader Kiran to join CPI-Maoist.
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July - 24 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘divisional committee’ member and In-charge of Cherla-Shabari area, identified as Arun (30) was killed in an encounter with Police in forest area of Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District in
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘divisional committee’ member and In-charge of Cherla-Shabari area, identified as Arun (30) was killed in an encounter with Police in forest area of Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District in Telangana on July 24, reports Business Standard. He was involved in more than 10 crimes, including three killings and landmine blasts, and carried a reward of INR 400,000 on his head. The Police Personnel were on a combing operation in the forest areas of Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) bordering Chhattisgarh when came under attack by a group of CPI-Maoist cadres following which they returned fire in self-defence. The Police recovered a .303 rifle and four kit bags from the encounter spot. Arun remained underground for the past ten years as senior Maoist cadre.
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July - 25 
Telangana Police arrested a women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as MuskiRame (20), during a vehicle checking drive at R. Kothagudem in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in BhadradriKothagudem District of Telangana on July 25, reports The Hindu
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Telangana Police arrested a women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as MuskiRame (20), during a vehicle checking drive at R. Kothagudem in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in BhadradriKothagudem District of Telangana on July 25, reports The Hindu.CPI-Maoist cadres attempted to trigger a blast in Charla Mandalfor damaging government property. MuskiRame, was a native of Kondavai village and wascarrying a gunny bag containing cardex wire and explosive material to carry out the blast. She was involved in the blasting of a low-level bridge across Paidivagu stream and a culvert at Satyanarayanapuram and planting of landmine at Tippapuram in Charla Mandalin 2018. Another CPI-Maoist militia member managed to flee into the nearby forest spread over the border areas along the Telangana-Chhattisgarh boundary.
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August - 2 
Dumka Police in Jharkhand had on August 2 recovered 249 bags full of ammonium nitrate from a house rented by Niraj Singh, adds The Telegraph.Dumka Police also seized a pick-up van, which carried the ingredient and arrested its driver, Krishna Kumar Yadav, a native of Deoghar District of Jharkhand.&q
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Dumka Police in Jharkhand had on August 2 recovered 249 bags full of ammonium nitrate from a house rented by Niraj Singh, adds The Telegraph.Dumka Police also seized a pick-up van, which carried the ingredient and arrested its driver, Krishna Kumar Yadav, a native of Deoghar District of Jharkhand."Krishna, in his confessional statement, gave some important clues on the stock of ammonium nitrate. Dumka police communicated the message to their Banka counterparts following that the raids and subsequently the recovery from Niraj Singh's house at Dhouri village was done," Police said. Police also revealed about Niraj Singh's modus operandi. He was under the scanner of security agencies both in Bihar and Jharkhand since long. "Earlier he used to supply ammonium nitrate mainly to stone quarries in the Santhal Parganas in Jharkhand but later, he became a big supplier for the Maoists," intelligence sources said.They added that Maoists manufactured different explosives from ammonia nitrate and used to utilise it against the Police and Paramilitary Forces deployed in the region.
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August - 4 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security patrol moving in Belagrha village detected and defused a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Tirmunhi forest area in Kalahandi District of Odisha on August 4, reports Firs
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security patrol moving in Belagrha village detected and defused a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Tirmunhi forest area in Kalahandi District of Odisha on August 4, reports First Post. A sniffer dog which accompanied the patrolling team detected the powerful bomb which was defused by the bomb disposal personnel of the 4th battalion of CRPF on the spot. The device contained about 10 kilograms of explosive materials. The explosives were kept in a 10-litre steel container fixed with electric detonator and wire, CRPF sources said.
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August - 8 
Police recovered 340 bags containing 170 quintals of ammonium nitrate, an important ingredient in manufacturing explosives, suspected to be supplied to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, from the house of an explosive supplierin Dhouri village under Belhar Block (administrative
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Police recovered 340 bags containing 170 quintals of ammonium nitrate, an important ingredient in manufacturing explosives, suspected to be supplied to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, from the house of an explosive supplierin Dhouri village under Belhar Block (administrative division) in Banka District of Bihar on August 8, reports The Telegraph.According to Banka Superintendent of Police (SP), Chandan Kushwaha, the huge quantity of ammonium nitrate was recovered Niraj Singh's house in Dhouri village late on Wednesday (August 8) night."Acting on a tip-off, we conducted the raid at the house of Niraj Singh and recovered the ammonia nitrate, which was stored there," SP, Kushwaha said.The SP added that Niraj Singh was suspected to be a supplier of ammonium nitrate to Maoists in Bihar and Jharkhand areas. "Jharkhand police are on the lookout for him too," he said. "A case has been lodged against him with Belhar police station and we have started investigating the case. Attempts to arrest Niraj are on."
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August - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and recovered a cache of arms and explosives from the spot near Kundan Jharia village under the Sinapalli Police Station in Nuapada District on late on August 12, reports The Pioneer on August 15. Acting on information
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and recovered a cache of arms and explosives from the spot near Kundan Jharia village under the Sinapalli Police Station in Nuapada District on late on August 12, reports The Pioneer on August 15. Acting on information about the movement of Maoists, a joint team comprising Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District voluntary Force (DVF) personnel launched a combing operation Patdhara reserve forest area in the District. During the operation the SFs came across the camp, which is believed to be a training camp for Maoist cadres. On seeing the SFs, the Maoists fled into the deep forest. Later, the SFs recovered one single shot rifle, nine detonators, three gelatin sticks, electric wires, batteries, four arrows, Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] literature text books, blackboard, two air rifle bullets, medicines, soldering irons, remote sets, five haversacks and Maoist uniforms from the site.
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August - 19 
Meanwhile, Latehar District Police also arrested three Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Parishad (JSJMP) cadres identified as Sandip Oraon alias Kaila, Sunil Munda and Samarjit Ganjhu alias Samrita Ganjhu from Chandwa, reports The Telegraph. A semiautomatic pistol, different types of cartridges, three
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Meanwhile, Latehar District Police also arrested three Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Parishad (JSJMP) cadres identified as Sandip Oraon alias Kaila, Sunil Munda and Samarjit Ganjhu alias Samrita Ganjhu from Chandwa, reports The Telegraph. A semiautomatic pistol, different types of cartridges, three mobile phones and posters were found from them.
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August - 20 
A huge cache of explosive materials, including gelatine sticks, ammonium nitrate and detonators, suspected to be meant for Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres was recovered by Police at Shahpur village under Hiranpur area in Pakur District of Jharkhand on August 20, reports Hindustan
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A huge cache of explosive materials, including gelatine sticks, ammonium nitrate and detonators, suspected to be meant for Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres was recovered by Police at Shahpur village under Hiranpur area in Pakur District of Jharkhand on August 20, reports Hindustan Times.“Based on a tipoff, our team conducted a raid at around 5.30 am. Around 10,000 detonators along with 10,000 gelatin sticks and 65 bags of ammonium nitrate were found in a hut. The hut belongs to Bhagat Murmu, whose credentials are being probed,” said Shailendra Prasad Barnwal, Superintendent of Police (SP), Pakur.
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September - 2 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a Local Organization Squad (LOS) ‘commander’, were killed in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in a forest near Gumiyabeda village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on September 2, reports The Pioneer. Narayanpur S
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a Local Organization Squad (LOS) ‘commander’, were killed in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in a forest near Gumiyabeda village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on September 2, reports The Pioneer. Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla informed that the gun battle took place in the jungles of insurgency hit Abujhmaad area under Maad Police Station limits when a team of DRG was out on an anti-Naxal[Left wing Extremism, LWE] operation."When the patrolling team of 15-20 Jawans was cordoning off Maad jungles, it came under heavy fire by a group of ultras following which gun-battle broke out between the two sides," he said. During search of the spot, four bodies of Maoists, including a woman cadre, were recovered out of which two were identified. While one of the killed Maoists was identified as Somlu, the Nelnar ‘area committee member (ACM)’, and the other, a woman cadre, was identified as Ratti, the ‘commander’ of the Jhara LOS. The identities of the other two slain Maoists were yet to be ascertained. The DRG also recovered four weapons from there which include one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, one 303 and two 12-bore guns, Police said.
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September - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Local Organization Squad (LOS) ‘commander’was killed in an encounter with District Police under Mechka Police Station limits in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh late on September 3, reports The Pioneer.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Raipur Range, D
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Local Organization Squad (LOS) ‘commander’was killed in an encounter with District Police under Mechka Police Station limits in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh late on September 3, reports The Pioneer.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Raipur Range, Deepanshu Kabra said that the encounter took place in the restive areas in the forest of Mandagiri-Tendudongari Hillocks under Mechka Police Station limits.After the encounter, the body of a Maoist carrying a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head, identified as Jai Singh Mandavi (35), was recovered from the spot, he said, adding one firearm, one 09 mm pistol and medicines, Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature - were also recovered from the encounter site. Jai Singh was active in the Gobra region of the District, IGP, Kabra added.
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September - 3 
The Garhwah Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’, identified as Jeetendra Korwa, who had a reward of INR 300,000 on him from a house of one Kameshwer Karwa at Bhauri village in Garhwah District on September 3, reports The Pioneer. Police recovered a country
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The Garhwah Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’, identified as Jeetendra Korwa, who had a reward of INR 300,000 on him from a house of one Kameshwer Karwa at Bhauri village in Garhwah District on September 3, reports The Pioneer. Police recovered a country made revolver from his possession. Korwa was working as ‘area commander’ in Ranka, Chiniya, Dandai, Meral area and was also active in Palamu, Gumla, Latehar, Lohardaga and Chhattisgarh State. He was involved in 64 criminal activities including the killing of Police after blowing Police vehicles, encounters with the Police, murder arms loot etc.
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September - 6 
The Jharkhand Police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered 33 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), suspected to be of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Bantharo drainage at Parasnath Hill in Giridih District of Jharkhand on September 6, repo
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The Jharkhand Police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered 33 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), suspected to be of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Bantharo drainage at Parasnath Hill in Giridih District of Jharkhand on September 6, reports Business Standard. A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called and the IEDs were defused. The Police suspects the explosives were planted by Maoists to target security personnel.
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September - 9 
A tiffin bomb planted by Maoists was destroyed by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near Sukma-Konta National Highway (NH) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on September 9, reports The Times of India. The bomb weighing 5 kilograms was allegedly planted by the Maoists to target SF personnel. La
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A tiffin bomb planted by Maoists was destroyed by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near Sukma-Konta National Highway (NH) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on September 9, reports The Times of India. The bomb weighing 5 kilograms was allegedly planted by the Maoists to target SF personnel. Later, the bomb was defused by the SFs.
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September - 9 
An armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested in Palamu District of Jharkhand on September 9, reports India.com. Palamu, Superintendent of Police (SP), Inderjeet Mahata said that the Maoist, identified as Sumant Kumar Yadav, was arrested near Chhariaghat Setu under Pandu P
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An armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested in Palamu District of Jharkhand on September 9, reports India.com. Palamu, Superintendent of Police (SP), Inderjeet Mahata said that the Maoist, identified as Sumant Kumar Yadav, was arrested near Chhariaghat Setu under Pandu Police Station. The Police recovered a loaded pistol and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] posters from him, the SP said, adding he was an active member of the CPI-Maoist.
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September - 9 
Bihar Police arrested one person and seized three AK-47 rifles from his possession in the Munger District, reports Zee News on September 9. Speaking about the arrest, Munger, SP, Gaurav Mangla said, ''We have names of a few people. We'll investigate and take action. There's a gang and we suspect wea
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Bihar Police arrested one person and seized three AK-47 rifles from his possession in the Munger District, reports Zee News on September 9. Speaking about the arrest, Munger, SP, Gaurav Mangla said, ''We have names of a few people. We'll investigate and take action. There's a gang and we suspect weapons have reached several people. Some weapons have also reached the Naxals,'' the SP Mangla said.
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September - 12 
One cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on September 12, reports The New Indian Express. The encounter took place around 6 pm in the forest between Orchhameta and Tondebeda villages
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One cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on September 12, reports The New Indian Express. The encounter took place around 6 pm in the forest between Orchhameta and Tondebeda villages under Orchha Police Station limits, Narayanpur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla said. the combined squad of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on the operation for the last two days in Orchha, SP, Shukla said. "On its way back to the camp, the patrolling team came under indiscriminate firing between Orchhameta and Tondebeda by a group of ultras that led to an exchange of fire," he said. After Police retaliated, ultras escaped from the spot. During a search carried out later, body of a Maoist clad in 'uniform' was found there. One 315 bore rifle was also recovered from the spot, he added. The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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September - 13 
Dugli Police arrested a Maoist carrying cash reward of INR 100,000 from forest area of Jabarra Kharkha, the border area of Gariyabandh District of Chhattisgarh on September 13, reports The Hitavada on September 17. The arrested Maoist was identified as Dhaniram Netam, a Chetna Natya Manch (CNM) memb
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Dugli Police arrested a Maoist carrying cash reward of INR 100,000 from forest area of Jabarra Kharkha, the border area of Gariyabandh District of Chhattisgarh on September 13, reports The Hitavada on September 17. The arrested Maoist was identified as Dhaniram Netam, a Chetna Natya Manch (CNM) member, the cultural wing of the CPI-Maoist, said Gariyabandh, SP, Rajnesh Singh. One loaded gun, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] uniform and other materials were recovered from his possession, he added. SP further stated that Police was tipped off that Local Operating Squad (LOS) member Ramdas with seven other armed Naxals, of which few were dressed in civil, were witnessed in forest area of Jabarra and Kharkha. Based on information, a search operation was launched and Netam was arrested. Netam was working as active member of Malangir Area Committee, where he was trained in arms, transporting injured Maoists for treatment and other activities.
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September - 21 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one accused in setting ablaze a truck and setting its driver on fire, were arrested during an anti-Naxal[Left wing Extremism, LWE] campaignnear Adaldih village in Khunti District on September 21, reports India.com.The anti-Naxal oper
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one accused in setting ablaze a truck and setting its driver on fire, were arrested during an anti-Naxal[Left wing Extremism, LWE] campaignnear Adaldih village in Khunti District on September 21, reports India.com.The anti-Naxal operation was launched Thursday (September 20) night and the security personnel arrested the Maoists, identified as Ajay Lohra alias Jadorai alias Dolka alias Soma Nag and Sukhram Munda aliasTaerchu in the early hours of Friday (September 21), Superintendent of Police (SP) of Khunti, Ashiwini Kumar Sinha, said.Based on an information that Maoists led by Bachchan Munda were moving around in the Saiko and Kurapurti jungles, a Police team, headed by the SP, Operations, Anurag Raj, was formed to arrest them, he said.Two country-made pistols and live cartridges were also recovered from their possession, the SP said.During the interrogation, Lohra confessed that he had set ablaze a truck and set its driver on fire in AaraGhati on August 3 under Saiko Police Station, the SP added.
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September - 27 
Security personnel arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Baldeo Soren, during an anti-Maoist campaign near Bhatukora from Bhelwaghati forest area in Giridih District of Jharkhand on September 27, reports The Pioneer. Eight bags of explosives, 55 no of detonato
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Security personnel arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Baldeo Soren, during an anti-Maoist campaign near Bhatukora from Bhelwaghati forest area in Giridih District of Jharkhand on September 27, reports The Pioneer. Eight bags of explosives, 55 no of detonators, three bundles of codex wire, and cello-tape were recovered from the Maoist leader's possession, a Police officer said. Soren was allegedly involved in all major Maoist attacks in the Giridih District, including the gun battle at within limits of Chalao Police Station, Police said. Soren is a resident of Bhatukora in the adjoining Giridih-Jamui District, and was involved with Sidhu Kodda group and active in all major Maoist activities for over a decade. Several cases are pending against him in adjoining Bihar, Deputy Commandant of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Ajay Kumar said. "We have informed the Bihar police since many cases are pending against him in Jamui and other districts there," Kumar said.
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October - 1 
A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Police arrested a wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, from Rajpur village under Rajpur Police Station limits in Rohtas District of Bihar on October 1, reports UNI. The Maoist identified as Rajesh Sharma alias Toofani, was a
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A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Police arrested a wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, from Rajpur village under Rajpur Police Station limits in Rohtas District of Bihar on October 1, reports UNI. The Maoist identified as Rajesh Sharma alias Toofani, was arrested from his hideout at Rajpur village on the basis of specific intelligence input, Superintendent of Police (SP), Satyaveer Singh said. The arrested Maoist cadre was involved in the murder of seven Police personnel in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] attacks at Rajpur and Baghaila Police outposts and other unlawful activities. Two countries-made pistols, two live cartridges and a mobile phone recovered from his possession. Toofani was also wanted in several cases of Naxal-related incidents lodged at Nasriganj, Rajpur, Akodhigola, Karagahar and Nauhatta Police Stations, the SP added.
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October - 1 
Sixteen rifles, including two looted from security personnel, were recovered by the Police from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) den in Latehar District of Jharkhand on October 1, reports New Kerala. “A total of 16 rifles have been recovered from Budi Sakhua jungle spread across Lateha
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Sixteen rifles, including two looted from security personnel, were recovered by the Police from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) den in Latehar District of Jharkhand on October 1, reports New Kerala. “A total of 16 rifles have been recovered from Budi Sakhua jungle spread across Latehar and Chatra districts. Of the recovered rifles, two are .303 rifles looted from the police, from a Maoist den” said Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Vipul Shukla. “We got information that a huge cache of arms were hidden in the jungle area by the Maoist. A joint team of the state police and the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) was formed and sent to the jungle for search operation. The arms were recovered during the operation,” said the official.
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October - 2 
Police arrested two Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] of the New Sastra People’s Morcha (NSPM), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), and seized huge cache of arms and ammunition, including a local-made pistol and carbine, from their possession, from Atka village
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Police arrested two Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] of the New Sastra People’s Morcha (NSPM), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), and seized huge cache of arms and ammunition, including a local-made pistol and carbine, from their possession, from Atka village under Bagodar Police Station limits in Giridih District of Jharkhand on October 2, reports The Pioneer. Giridih, Superintendent of Police (SP), SK Jha said, “Two NSPM, rebels Umesh Kumar Mandal and Khagesh Mandal, were arrested during a raid conducted by a special police team at Atka area in Bagodar, following a tip off.” Umesh hailed from Atka village in Giridih District while Khagesh belonged to unknown village in same District. The SP further said, “others cadres managed to give the Police party a slip, leaving behind arms and ammunition that the police later seized.” The seized arms and ammunition included one local made pistol with magazine, four mobiles set,10 live cartridges of different bores, besides other items. It is to be noted that, the action against the NSPM cadres assumes significance amid wide spread speculation about so-called patronage by State Police, allegedly for NSPM aiding the Security Forces (SFs) in their fight against the CPI-Maoist. The NSPM gained complete control over ‘levy’ (extortion money) collection from flourishing coal and local business trade in Bagodar area in District after chasing out CPI-Maoist cadres a few years ago.
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October - 4 
Police thwarted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bid to target security personnel by defusing two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) near Charla in Bhadradri Kothagudem District in Telangana on October 4, reports The Hans India. According to Police, the explosives weighing ar
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Police thwarted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bid to target security personnel by defusing two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) near Charla in Bhadradri Kothagudem District in Telangana on October 4, reports The Hans India. According to Police, the explosives weighing around 5 to 6 kilograms were fitted inside a tiffin box and pressure cooker with other materials used in the IEDs. A team of central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Police Party engaged in combing operations found the IEDs buried under a road near Taliperu Medium Irrigation Project left canal. Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt said, the IEDs were powerful and could have caused severe impact if remained hidden. Later, the Police exploded the IEDs to neutralise them.
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October - 7 
A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ of the first platoon of People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army’s (PGLA) Hidama Battalion, who was involved in 15 major exchanges of fire cases has been arrested by the Police in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh on late on October
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A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ of the first platoon of People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army’s (PGLA) Hidama Battalion, who was involved in 15 major exchanges of fire cases has been arrested by the Police in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh on late on October 7, reports UNI. In a joint search operation, the Chintoor sub-division Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalion personnel, on a tip off, arrested Podiyam Muda alias Mallesh (32) near Bojjiguppa `T’ junction on Bhadrachalam –Cherla Road. East Godavari District Superintendent of Police (SP), Vishal Gunni said that 20 detonators and 20 gelatin sticks were also seized from his possession. Muda is a Gotti Koya tribal belonging to Atulpura village under Polampalli Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.
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October - 10 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have recovered a huge quantity of explosives from a dump hidden in a rocky terrain during a special search operation in Pravasani Reserve Forest area under Jamankira Police Station in Sambalpur District on October 10, reports Indian Express. The CRPF per
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have recovered a huge quantity of explosives from a dump hidden in a rocky terrain during a special search operation in Pravasani Reserve Forest area under Jamankira Police Station in Sambalpur District on October 10, reports Indian Express. The CRPF personnel deployed in anti-Naxal operation recovered 49 gelatine sticks, 45 commercial electric detonators, one 12-volt battery, two torch lights, five pencil batteries, medicines, bandage cotton, 5 metre thin copper wire, 50 metre electric flexi wire, one charger, a plastic container, polythene sheet, and 2 feet iron wire during a two-day long search operation. Police said the quantity of explosives recovered suggested the Naxals might be planning a big attack on Security Forces (SFs).
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October - 12 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh late on October 12, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place in a forest under Pusnar Police Station when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was ret
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh late on October 12, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place in a forest under Pusnar Police Station when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was returning after carrying out an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation. According to Sukma, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena, when the patrolling team was descending from Tulsi Hill, it came face to face with a small action team of Kanger Valley Area Committee of Maoists after which an exchange of fire started between the two sides. After the gun battle, body of a cadre identified as Kawasi Deva, a ‘deputy militia commander’ in Chandameta area, was recovered from the spot. One muzzle-loading gun and a bag containing materials used in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were also recovered from the spot.
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October - 14 
Malkangiri Police foiled a Maoists’ plan to target security personnel by triggering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in ‘Swabhiman Anchal’ near Jantri village in Malkangiri District in Odisha on October 14, reports The New Indian Express.Four Maoists, including three women, of whom one is
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Malkangiri Police foiled a Maoists’ plan to target security personnel by triggering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in ‘Swabhiman Anchal’ near Jantri village in Malkangiri District in Odisha on October 14, reports The New Indian Express.Four Maoists, including three women, of whom one is a minor,belonging to Jantri village under Chitrakonda Police limits, were also arrested for hatching the conspiracy. Producing them before the media at the District Police office, Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena said security personnel, during an anti-Maoist operation in ‘Swabhiman Anchal’ on October 12, noticed four persons moving suspiciously on the outskirts of Jantri village. “Sensing the presence of security forces, the ultras tried to flee to the nearby forest. They were apprehended by the security personnel after a chase”, he informed.The arrested Maoists admitted they were planning to target security personnel engaged in anti-Maoist operation by triggering an IED blast, the SP said. Police recovered two electronic detonators, three packets of gelatin stick paste of high explosive intensity, electric wire and two carriage boxes containing nails, glass pieces and urea from their possession. The identities of the Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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October - 16 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in the forest area of Malewada in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on October 16, reports Business Standard. The Police also recovered one rifle from the encounter site. However, the identity of the slain
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in the forest area of Malewada in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on October 16, reports Business Standard. The Police also recovered one rifle from the encounter site. However, the identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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October - 18 
Six cadres of the Trutiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested with arms and ammunition in Palamu District of Jharkhand late on October 18, reports Devdiscourse News.Acting on a tip-off, the District Armed Police (DAP) and C
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Six cadres of the Trutiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested with arms and ammunition in Palamu District of Jharkhand late on October 18, reports Devdiscourse News.Acting on a tip-off, the District Armed Police (DAP) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel surrounded Kasisoth, Singhna and Batowa localities under Mohammadgunj Police Station area and arrested the six extremists.Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha said TPC's self-styled ‘area commander’ Kuldeep Yadav was among those arrested.Police recovered one rifle looted from the Police in the past, three .315 bore regular rifles, 304 pieces of live cartridges, one empty cartridge, one walkie-talkie, two mobile phones and Maoist posters from their possession, the SP said.Mahatha said some other ultras managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Cases of abduction, encounter, rioting and loot were pending against those arrested under four Police Stations of Palamu District, he said. The identity of the other five TPC cadres are yet to be ascertained.
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October - 23 
Exchange of fire took place between Police Forces and the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at two different places of Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on October 23, reports Pragativadi News. However, no casualties for both sides has been reported so far.Superintendent o
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Exchange of fire took place between Police Forces and the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at two different places of Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on October 23, reports Pragativadi News. However, no casualties for both sides has been reported so far.Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla informed that the police forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Toke-Kodenar area and Dhurbeda-Bukud in Narayanpur District.According to Police, the gun fight erupted after the Maoists opened fire on Police Forces while they were conducting a search operation. In retaliation, the Forces opened fire following which the Maoists fled the spot taking advantage of dense forest. As many as 327 bore rifles, INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) magazines and ammunition were recovered from the spot.
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October - 23 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from two Districts of Jharkhand on October 23, reports Devdiscourse News. Two Maoists were arrested in KhuntiDistrict and one in PalamuDistrict, Superintendent of Police(SP), Ashwani Kumar said.The two from Khunti, Lakshman Mund
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from two Districts of Jharkhand on October 23, reports Devdiscourse News. Two Maoists were arrested in KhuntiDistrict and one in PalamuDistrict, Superintendent of Police(SP), Ashwani Kumar said.The two from Khunti, Lakshman Munda and Manay Munda, were arrested in a vehicle search operation of the Police. They had failed to provide documents of the bike they were riding on. They were involved in the killing of a tractor driver. The third Maoist identified as Guddan Singh, a Maoist ‘zonal commander’ - was arrested from Chainpur area of PalamuDistrict. Police seized one pistol and some cartridges from him.
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October - 24 
The Tadwai Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and seized 50 gelatin sticks and three detonators from their possession in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District of Telangana on October 24, reports Telangana Today.The arrestees were identified as 1st CRC company ‘deputy
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The Tadwai Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and seized 50 gelatin sticks and three detonators from their possession in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District of Telangana on October 24, reports Telangana Today.The arrestees were identified as 1st CRC company ‘deputy commander’ Madali Sukhamathi alias Ratna and Maoist ‘area committee member, ACM’ cut–off dalam(armed squad) of Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) Tab Aduma alias Umesh. Both belongs to Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh. Police registered cases against them under relevant sections of the IPC.
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November - 2 
A joint contingent of District Police and 134 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered Maoists’ arms and ammunition at Dhoom Kharn hillock under Manatu Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand on November 2, reports The Pioneer. The recovery included 5 rifles and 153 live rou
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A joint contingent of District Police and 134 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered Maoists’ arms and ammunition at Dhoom Kharn hillock under Manatu Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand on November 2, reports The Pioneer. The recovery included 5 rifles and 153 live rounds of fire, which were hidden between rocks on the Dhoom Kharn hillock.
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November - 4 
At least five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre were gunned down in an exchange of fire between security personnel and the Maoists near Bhejangiwada forest under Kalimela Police limits of Malkangiri District of Odisha late on November 4, reports Odis
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At least five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre were gunned down in an exchange of fire between security personnel and the Maoists near Bhejangiwada forest under Kalimela Police limits of Malkangiri District of Odisha late on November 4, reports Odisha TV. According to reports, two teams of the Special Operation Group (SOG) were conducting a combing operation in Kalimela area of the District since Sunday (November 4) when the security personnel spotted the presence of around 15 Maoists in the forest.After finding the security personnel, the Maoists opened fire at them. The SOG personnel fired back in retaliation killing five ultras, reports added.“Five cadres of Ranadeb’s group who held the ranks of Area Committee Member (ACM) were killed in the gunfight. The security personnel have also seized four weapons including two INSAS rifles, one SLR, one 303 rifle and a hand grenade from the spot,” Additional Director General (ADG) (operations), RP Koche said.However, Ranadeb,the ACM in Kalimela Dalam(armed squad) of CPI-Maoist, managed to escape the spot.
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November - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on November 4, reports Business Standard. The 15-kilogram explosive was unearthed by a joint team of Commando Battali
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on November 4, reports Business Standard. The 15-kilogram explosive was unearthed by a joint team of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), an elite unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police from a dirt track near Lingagiri village under Basaguda Police Station limits, Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg said.On a tip-off, SFs detected theIED that was packed in a steel tiffinhidden beneath the earth, averting a major mishap, he said."A bomb disposal squad immediately destroyed the explosives," he added.
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November - 12 
Two Maoists were killed and two others caught alive during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 12, reports First Post. The encounter took place in the forests near a village under Pushpal Police Station limits when a team of the District Reserve Guar
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Two Maoists were killed and two others caught alive during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 12, reports First Post. The encounter took place in the forests near a village under Pushpal Police Station limits when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was returning after discharging election-related duty, Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said.A group of Maoists opened fire on the DRG team near Mudwal village, located 500 kilometers from State capital Raipur, triggering the encounter, he said. After the encounter, the bodies of two Maoists were recovered from the site, SP, Meena said, adding that two firearms were also seized. Two other Maoist cadres were caught alive from the spot, SP, Meena said. The identities of the slain Maoists and the arrested Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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November - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in cross-firing with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnelat Fulbagdi area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 19, reports Times Now. The slain Maoist has been identified as the ‘Deputy Commander’ of a Naxal[Left Wing Ext
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in cross-firing with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnelat Fulbagdi area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 19, reports Times Now. The slain Maoist has been identified as the ‘Deputy Commander’ of a Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] outfit, which carried several major attacks in the State in past. A rifle, a pipe bomb, and a bag were recovered during the search operation conducted in the area where the cross-firing took place. One more Maoist is also suspected to be injured in the firing.
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November - 19 
Four Maoists have been arrested along with arms and ammunition in Dumka District of Jharkhand on November 19, reports NDTV. Superintendent of Police (SP), Kishore Kaushal disclosed that the four Maoists identified as Babujan Hembram (23), Govind Hembram (20), Baburam Tudu (22) and Nelson Hembram (35
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Four Maoists have been arrested along with arms and ammunition in Dumka District of Jharkhand on November 19, reports NDTV. Superintendent of Police (SP), Kishore Kaushal disclosed that the four Maoists identified as Babujan Hembram (23), Govind Hembram (20), Baburam Tudu (22) and Nelson Hembram (35) were arrested Monday (November 19) from Saldaha village. SP, Kaushal said the Police got a tip-off during long range patrolling by Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)and the District Police personnel that three Maoists of the squad of Maoist leader Tala alias Sahadev Rai alias Agni were sent to the house of Babujan Hembram to bring stored explosives and bullets.The Security Forces (SFs) surrounded Babujan Hembram’s house on November 19 and arrested all the four, including Babujan, the SP said.A total 566 bullets - 430 of INSAS(Indian Small Arms System) assault rifles and 136 of AK-47 - 10 electronic gelatine, 11 detonators and a laptop were seized from their possession, the SP added.
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November - 19 
Two women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were gunned down in an encounter with C-60 commandos, a specialised combat unit of the Gadchiroli Police, at Naikal-Hetalkasa forest area under Dhanora taluka (revenue sub-division) in Gadchiroli District on November 19, reports The Times
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Two women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were gunned down in an encounter with C-60 commandos, a specialised combat unit of the Gadchiroli Police, at Naikal-Hetalkasa forest area under Dhanora taluka (revenue sub-division) in Gadchiroli District on November 19, reports The Times of India. One of them has been identified as Babita Narsu Gavde (28), of Dhanora and a member of a Maoist Platoon No. 15, while the identity of the second woman Maoist is yet to be ascertained. Gavde had 16 major offences registered against her ranging from murder to abduction to attacks on Security Forces (SFs) and carried a reward of INR 400,000 on her head. Police have also recovered several arms, weapons, ammunition, literature and items of daily use from the encounter spot.
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November - 21 
The State Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) courier with a tiffin box containing explosives at Thadvai in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District, reports Deccan Chronicle on November 21. The Thadvai Police had received information that a Maoist courier was transporting explosi
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The State Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) courier with a tiffin box containing explosives at Thadvai in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District, reports Deccan Chronicle on November 21. The Thadvai Police had received information that a Maoist courier was transporting explosives and was waiting at the Lavvala village bus stop. The Police team along with a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel rushed to the bus stop and arrested the suspected courier. The suspect was identified as Vetti Iduma alias Ramesh (35), a native of Bothalanka village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.
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November - 21 
Two claymore mines suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered by the Black Hawk Force; a special unit of the State Police engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operations, in the jungles under Malajkhand Police Station area in Balaghat Distr
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Two claymore mines suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered by the Black Hawk Force; a special unit of the State Police engaged in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operations, in the jungles under Malajkhand Police Station area in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on November 21, reports The New Indian Express. According to the Balaghat Superintendent of Police (SP), Jayadevan A, the two claymore mine connected to white wire were wrapped in a transparent plastic and stashed in a dump in the dense forests. The timely detection of these mines two days back is being seen as an important development as it happened just a week before the assembly polls in the State. The assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh will be held in a single phase on November 28, 2018.
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November - 25 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and a Policeman was injured in two separate encounters that took place when teams of State Police's District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) were out on anti-Maoist operations in Gangaloor and Madded areas in Bijapu
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and a Policeman was injured in two separate encounters that took place when teams of State Police's District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) were out on anti-Maoist operations in Gangaloor and Madded areas in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on November 25, reports NDTV. Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg disclosed that a combined squad of DRG and STF was cordoning off the jungles between Nilamadgu and Korinjed in Madded area, 450 kilometers from Raipur, when it came under fire from the rebels.The exchange of fire lasted for 40 minutes after which the Maoists fled, he said."A DRG jawan sustained a bullet injury in the neck. He is being shifted to hospital," SP, Garg said.The body of a Maoist was recovered along with one .303 rifle and one muzzle-loading gun from the spot, he added.
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November - 25 
An exchange of fire broke out between a DRG team and Maoists around 2.30 pm in a forest near Borje village in Gangaloor area in Bijapur District, on November 25 the SP said. A reinforcement party was rushed to the spot which too came under fire around 4 pm, leading to a fierce gun battle, he said.La
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An exchange of fire broke out between a DRG team and Maoists around 2.30 pm in a forest near Borje village in Gangaloor area in Bijapur District, on November 25 the SP said. A reinforcement party was rushed to the spot which too came under fire around 4 pm, leading to a fierce gun battle, he said.Later, the body of a Maoist along with two rifles and a 'tiffin' bomb was recovered from the spot.Identity of the killed Maoistsare yet to be ascertained.
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November - 26 
At least nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and two security personnel were also killed in an encounter between Maoists and Security Force (SF) personnelin Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 26, reports The Hindu.D.M. Awasthi, Chhattisgarh Special Director G
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At least nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and two security personnel were also killed in an encounter between Maoists and Security Force (SF) personnelin Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 26, reports The Hindu.D.M. Awasthi, Chhattisgarh Special Director General of Police (SDGP), Anti-Naxal Operations (ANO), disclosed, several teams of the Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s elite CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), along with Telangana Police, launched the operation late Sunday (November 25) night in the forests of Sakler, Tondamarka and Saletongvillages.When a patrolling team of the DRG was cordoning off a forest patch at around 9:40 a.m. on Monday (November 26) near Sakler village under the Kistaram Police Station limit, it came under Maoists fire leading to a gun battle, Awasthi said.EightMaoists and two DRG personnel, Dirdo Rama and MadviJoga, were killed in the encounter and an Air Force MI-17 helicopter was dispatched to airlift the bodies, he said.The DG identified two of the gunned down Maoists as Tati Bhima and woman cadre PodiyamRaje, both “divisional committee” members of the CPI-Maoist, each carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on their heads. The identities of the other slain Maoist are yet to be ascertained. In the simultaneous operation, aMaoistcadrewas gunned down by CoBRA personnel near Elmagunda village under the Chintagufa Police Station limits in Sukma District, he said.The identity of the slain Maoist was yet to be ascertained. Awasthi said the two encounters on Monday (November 26) led to the recovery of at least 10 weapons, including a self-loading rifle, a .315 bore rifle, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and ammunition."We have information that more than a dozen Maoists were killed in this encounter. We have managed to recover bodies of 9 Maoists along with one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), one Bolt Action gun, and ten other weapons," a Police statement added.The ANO said the killing of the Maoists was a result of its "Operation Prahaar 4".
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November - 28 
Police arrested a woman Maoist and a member of the CPI-Maoist’s frontal organization while they were carrying explosives in Dumbriguda Mandal in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on November 28, reports The Hindu. The arrested Maoists were identified as Vanthala Vasantha (18), an ‘area commit
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Police arrested a woman Maoist and a member of the CPI-Maoist’s frontal organization while they were carrying explosives in Dumbriguda Mandal in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on November 28, reports The Hindu. The arrested Maoists were identified as Vanthala Vasantha (18), an ‘area committee member, ACM’ who was involved in 15 cases, and B. Damodar Tilak (47), who worked for the Organisation for Protection of Girijan Rights. Paderu Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), V.B. Raj Kamal said that while the Police special party was conducting vehicle check-up in the Killoguda area under Dumbriguda Police Station limits, it found two persons moving suspiciously. Upon checking them, the Police found that they were carrying revolutionary literature and explosives. Arresting the duo, the Police produced them in the Special Excise Court in Visakhapatnam, which sent them to remand till December 12.
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November - 29 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ of the Andhra-Odisha-Border (AOB) region was killed during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Dronavalii forest in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 29, reports Pragativadi news. Acting on reliable inputs about the presence
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ of the Andhra-Odisha-Border (AOB) region was killed during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Dronavalii forest in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 29, reports Pragativadi news. Acting on reliable inputs about the presence of the Maoists in the forest, the Police forces launched a search and cordon operation. During the search operation, a gunfight broke out between the Maoists and the SFs. While the Maoist ‘commander’ identified as Gopal was killed, Maoist leader Madhab had a narrow escape. A pistol and four rounds of bullets were recovered from the encounter spot.
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November - 29 
A huge number of explosives and weapons were recovered from a Maoist hideout in Palamu District of Jharkhand on November 30, reports New Kerala. SP, Indrajeet Mahatha said the discovery was made in Jagdishpur during a joint search operation carried out by teams of the State Police and the CRPF. The
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A huge number of explosives and weapons were recovered from a Maoist hideout in Palamu District of Jharkhand on November 30, reports New Kerala. SP, Indrajeet Mahatha said the discovery was made in Jagdishpur during a joint search operation carried out by teams of the State Police and the CRPF. The teams also recovered 85 packets of gelatin powder, 50 metres codex wire, detonators, seven Maoist photographs, Maoist literature and banners.
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November - 29 
Chhattisgarh Police arrested eight Maoists following an exchange of fire in Hiroli area of Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on November 29, reports Webindia123.com. Abhishek Pallav, Superintendent of Police (SP), Dantewada, said, "The police busted a Naxal camp and arrested the eight Naxals follow
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Chhattisgarh Police arrested eight Maoists following an exchange of fire in Hiroli area of Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on November 29, reports Webindia123.com. Abhishek Pallav, Superintendent of Police (SP), Dantewada, said, "The police busted a Naxal camp and arrested the eight Naxals following an exchange of fire in Hiroli."The security personnel have recovered one weapon and explosives from the site of encounter.
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November - 30 
Eight Maoists have been arrested in Kirandul of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh following an encounter between the Maoists and SFs on November 30, reports Devdiscourse News. Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav said at least 20-25 Maoists were involved in the encounter that to
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Eight Maoists have been arrested in Kirandul of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh following an encounter between the Maoists and SFs on November 30, reports Devdiscourse News. Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav said at least 20-25 Maoists were involved in the encounter that took place on November 29. A .303 rifle, bomb-making equipment and other articles of daily use have been recovered from the possession of Maoists. Pallav said the arrested Maoists -- four men and four women -- have not been identified yet.
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December - 1 
A woman Maoist was gunned down following an encounter that took place between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) in Elengana forest in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on December 1, reports Pragativadi News. The slain Maoist, identified as Laxmi was carrying an award of INR 100,000 on her hea
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A woman Maoist was gunned down following an encounter that took place between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) in Elengana forest in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on December 1, reports Pragativadi News. The slain Maoist, identified as Laxmi was carrying an award of INR 100,000 on her head. However, UNI adds that the deceased was identified as Shanti Mandavi (28) who owed allegiance to the Mahudpur Local Operations Squad (LOS) and hailed from Sadrapalof Sukma District.Following the encounter, security personnel also seized a gun and explosives from her possession.
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December - 3 
A team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested three cadres of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist,near Daltonganj - Ramkanda road under Ramkanda Police Station limits in Garhwa District of Jharkhand late on December 3, reports The Pion
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A team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested three cadres of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist,near Daltonganj - Ramkanda road under Ramkanda Police Station limits in Garhwa District of Jharkhand late on December 3, reports The Pioneer. Police also recovered one country-made pistol, five live cartridges, three bikes and leaflets from their possession. The arrested JJMP cadres have been identified as Sheobrat Kumar Singh, Kameshwar Singh and Muslim Mansoori. The arrested cadres have confessed their involvement in recently carried out of two road roller burnt incidents took place in Bhandariya and Ramkanda Police Station area. The rollers were engaged in road construction in Naxal-affected area.
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December - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Left wing Extremists (LWEs) of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from a forest in Latehar District on December 4 and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession, reports Indi
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Left wing Extremists (LWEs) of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from a forest in Latehar District on December 4 and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession, reports India.com.On the basis of a tip-off that four LWEs had gathered in Titir Mahua forest, the SFs carried out raids and arrested them, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Latehar District, Prashant Anand, said.Two foreign-made rifles, 379 bullets and Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature were recovered from them, the SP said. The PLFI cadres were identified as Gulab Yadav, Rakesh Paswan, Ravi Yadav and Pawan Yadav, the SP added.
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December - 11 
Six cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, who had come to kill a person were arrested in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on December 11, reports New Kerala. Acting on a tip off, the Police launched a search operation and arrested the Maoists, Ashut
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Six cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, who had come to kill a person were arrested in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on December 11, reports New Kerala. Acting on a tip off, the Police launched a search operation and arrested the Maoists, Ashutosh Shekhar, Superintendent of Police (SP), said. The Maoists were travelling in a vehicle. Two pistols, live cartridges, Maoist literature and seven mobile phones were seized from them, he said. "During interrogation, the Maoists revealed that they had come to kill a person involved in the land business after taking a contract of Rs 1.50 lakh," Shekhar said.
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December - 12 
A Maoist was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Tarrem villagein Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 12, reports The Times of India. A cache of IEDs, frequently used by Maoists to target security personnel, was also recovered from the encounter spot, a senior Police offi
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A Maoist was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Tarrem villagein Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 12, reports The Times of India. A cache of IEDs, frequently used by Maoists to target security personnel, was also recovered from the encounter spot, a senior Police official said. Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg disclosed, acting on a tip-off that a group of 25 to 30 Maoists was trying to damage the Basaguda-Tarrem road by triggering a landmine blast, a joint team of the CRPF and local Police rushed to the spot. The security personnel were cordoning off a forest patch near Tarrem when Maoists fired at them, leading to the gun-battle between the two sides. After the encounter, the body of a Maoist and a muzzle loading gun were recovered from the spot, Garg said. Around 25 IEDs, Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature and other items were also seized from the site, he said. The identity of thekilledMaoistwas yet to be ascertained, he added.
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December - 13 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Police personnel have jointly busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Gumla District of Jharkhand on December 13, reports Business Standard. Acting on the intelligence inputs, the 158 and 218 Battalions of CRPF and State
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Police personnel have jointly busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Gumla District of Jharkhand on December 13, reports Business Standard. Acting on the intelligence inputs, the 158 and 218 Battalions of CRPF and State Police unearthed a huge cache of arms and ammunition reportedly dumped by the CPI-Maoist cadres. Among the recovered weapons are 1 AKM assault rifle, one 12 bore double barrel gun, one .315 rifle, 2 pistols, one magazine of AKM assault rifle, 10 live rounds of AKM assault rifle, and 5 live rounds of 8MM. Also, 12 Gelatin sticks weighing approximately 1.25 Kilograms and 1.5 Kilograms of Ammonium Nitrate, 20 detonators, 10-metre safety fuse, and 2 steel containers have been recovered and confiscated from the hideout.
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December - 14 
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) found two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres meant for its units that were on their way to establish a free medical camp in Kondagaon Districtof Chhattisgarh on December 14, reports The Tribune. An
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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) found two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres meant for its units that were on their way to establish a free medical camp in Kondagaon Districtof Chhattisgarh on December 14, reports The Tribune. An ITBP spokesperson said they had found twin pressure cooker IEDs weighing 5 kilograms each were near Churagaon in the District. ITBP said the IEDs were found and later safely destroyed.
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