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January - 3 
SFs seized explosives during a separate anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in Latehar District of Jharkhand on January 3, reports Times of India. Latehar, SP, Prashant Anand said that during an anti-Naxal operation the SFs recovered a cache of explosives from Ranidah forest under Chipado
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SFs seized explosives during a separate anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in Latehar District of Jharkhand on January 3, reports Times of India. Latehar, SP, Prashant Anand said that during an anti-Naxal operation the SFs recovered a cache of explosives from Ranidah forest under Chipadohar Police Station limits in the District. Five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), three grenades, three bundles of cortex wire, two bundles of electric wire were recovered during the operation, Anand said.
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January - 4 
At least one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Kurkheta forest area in Chatra District of Jharkhand on January 4, reports Business Standard.Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF
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At least one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Kurkheta forest area in Chatra District of Jharkhand on January 4, reports Business Standard.Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel launched a search operation in the region when they were fired on by a group of Maoists of the Koleshwari Zone hiding there. The SFs retaliated to the firing. Later, the joint team recovered one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle from the encounter spot.The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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January - 5 
District Police arrested seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), who threatened a Government employee to pay INR 1.5 million, from Siddipet District of Telangana on January 5, reports The Hindu.Police said, a complaint was lodged on January 2 wit
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District Police arrested seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), who threatened a Government employee to pay INR 1.5 million, from Siddipet District of Telangana on January 5, reports The Hindu.Police said, a complaint was lodged on January 2 with Kuknoorpally Police by a person stating that he was directed to pay the amount and he agreed to pay only INR 50,000 for which the accused agreed and asked him to pay the amount to one MallaGoud.Police tracked the movements of Malla Goud and arrested the seven cadres, M. Lakshmi Narasimha, Y. Ramulu, V. Santosh, G. Mahender, D. Malla Goud, R. Rajashekar and A. Mallesham Goud. Police also seized .32 pistol, 35 live rounds, two magazines and five mobiles from their possession.
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January - 6 
District Police arrested an alleged Naxalite of Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti)armed group, identified as Vavilala Saikumar,from Kodimyala Mandal in Jagtial District in Telangana on January 6, reports The News Minute. The Police also seized .32 pistol,19 bull
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District Police arrested an alleged Naxalite of Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti)armed group, identified as Vavilala Saikumar,from Kodimyala Mandal in Jagtial District in Telangana on January 6, reports The News Minute. The Police also seized .32 pistol,19 bullets, two magazines and two cell phones from his possession.
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January - 6 
The Telangana Police arrested a leader of the Chandranna faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy-Chandranna),identified as Singaboyina Veerabhadram alias Ramanna, near Vennaram lake of Dornakal Mandal(administrative sub-division)in Bhadradri Kotha
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The Telangana Police arrested a leader of the Chandranna faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy-Chandranna),identified as Singaboyina Veerabhadram alias Ramanna, near Vennaram lake of Dornakal Mandal(administrative sub-division)in Bhadradri Kothagudem District Telangana on January 6, reports The News Minute.According to the Mahabubabad Police, Veerabhadram along with Ashoka, Bejjam Prathap and others came in plain clothes after hiding their guns near a lake. The Police statement said, Veerabhadram's group was talking with other members of the party about the upcoming Panchayat polls in the State. Circle Inspector (CI),Dornakal, J Shyam Sundar and Sub-Inspector (SI), Ravinder, along with a special party reached the spot, arrested Veerabhadram while seizing a bag. As per the information given by Veerabhadram, the Police recovered a Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), a magazine and 20 rounds of bullets.Along with rifles, the Police also seized some books which they claim are prohibited, and a laptop.
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January - 7 
A ‘zonal committee member’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), carrying a reward of INR one million on his head was arrested along with arms and ammunition from an area under Bhelwaghati Police Station limits in Giridih District of Jharkhand late on January 7, reports The Pioneer. The a
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A ‘zonal committee member’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), carrying a reward of INR one million on his head was arrested along with arms and ammunition from an area under Bhelwaghati Police Station limits in Giridih District of Jharkhand late on January 7, reports The Pioneer. The arrested cadre was identified as Darogi Yadav aliasBhupatialiasBahra, native of Paharpur village of Bhelwaghati Police Station of Giridih District, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Surendra Kumar Jha.Darogi Yadav was active member of the CPI-Maoist in Jamui in Bihar and Giridih in Jharkhand. He involved in collection of ‘levy’ (extortion money) from different parts of Giridih and Jamui, the Police official said.Police also recovered one Self Loading Rifle (SLR),263 no of cartridges,2 wireless sets,9 bags of explosives and 5 magazines from his possession.
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January - 8 
A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Police arrested a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from Semapurdiara (riverine belt) under Semapur Police outpost area in Katihar District of Bihar on January 8, reports UNI. Police said the Maoist identified as Gulsha
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A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Police arrested a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from Semapurdiara (riverine belt) under Semapur Police outpost area in Katihar District of Bihar on January 8, reports UNI. Police said the Maoist identified as Gulshan Kumar, a member of dreaded Mohan Thakur group was arrested from his hideout on the basis of specific intelligence input. A rifle and some live cartridges were recovered from the possession of Gulshan. The outlaw Mohan Thakur is presently lodged in Katihar divisional jail.
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January - 11 
SFs recovered 30 locally manufactured hand grenades and nine kilograms of explosive substances from the Kumandih forest in Latehar District of Jharkhand on January 11, OneIndia.com. Superintendent of Police (SP) of Latehar District, Prasant Anand, said, a total of 140 partly-manufactured hand grenad
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SFs recovered 30 locally manufactured hand grenades and nine kilograms of explosive substances from the Kumandih forest in Latehar District of Jharkhand on January 11, OneIndia.com. Superintendent of Police (SP) of Latehar District, Prasant Anand, said, a total of 140 partly-manufactured hand grenades and materials for making grenades were recovered during the search operation.
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January - 13 
Top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’identified as Sahdeo Rai alias Tala Da, who was main accused in murder of five Policemen including the then Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP), Amarjit Balihar in 2013, was killed in an encounter with the Police force near Chhatupada
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Top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’identified as Sahdeo Rai alias Tala Da, who was main accused in murder of five Policemen including the then Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP), Amarjit Balihar in 2013, was killed in an encounter with the Police force near Chhatupada village under Shikaripada Police Station limits in Dumka District of Jharkhand on January 13, reports The Pioneer.An AK-47 rifle, an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, magazines, cartridges and bags were recovered from the place of encounter during the search operation.State Government had announced a reward of INRone million on Tala da who is a named accused in around 50 extremists-related incidents in the Santhal Paragana division.
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January - 14 
A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Police have arrested three Maoist cadres from Bariarpur village under Kajra Police Station limits in Lakhisarai District of Bihar on January 14, reports UNI.Police said that three Maoist cadres identified as Bhuto Mandal, Pramod Mandal and Devend
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A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Police have arrested three Maoist cadres from Bariarpur village under Kajra Police Station limits in Lakhisarai District of Bihar on January 14, reports UNI.Police said that three Maoist cadres identified as Bhuto Mandal, Pramod Mandal and Devendra Mandal were arrested following a raid conducted under Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), operation, Pawan Kumar Upadhyaya. Police said that firearms were also seized from the arrested extremists.
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January - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) neutralised a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a joint operation with Chhattisgarh Police near Bhave village under Chhuikhadan Tehsil (revenue unit) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on January 18, re
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Security Forces (SFs) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) neutralised a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a joint operation with Chhattisgarh Police near Bhave village under Chhuikhadan Tehsil (revenue unit) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on January 18, reports Newkerala.com.The 40th Battalion of ITBP along with State Police had a brief encounter with the Maoists around Bhave and Lachanna area near to the Tanda river. According to the Police, the SFs came under fire when the team was on the area domination. The Maoists also exploded an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) followed by heavy small arms fire on the SFs to deter them. A claymore mine and two pressure cooker IEDs were also recovered from the encounter site. However, no casualties have been reported from either side in the incident. It is believed that Jamuna, the local Tanda ‘area committee member', (ACM) of the CPI-Maoist was heading the group of 25-40 Maoists when it was neutralised by the SFs.
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January - 19 
Five Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] of a newly-formed outfit were arrested with arms and ammunition from an unspecified place between Bagodar and Saria Police Station limits in Giridih District of Jharkhand on January 19, reports The Week. Superintendent of Police (SP), Surendra Jha said tha
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Five Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] of a newly-formed outfit were arrested with arms and ammunition from an unspecified place between Bagodar and Saria Police Station limits in Giridih District of Jharkhand on January 19, reports The Week. Superintendent of Police (SP), Surendra Jha said that the five Naxalites were arrested following a tip-off that the LWEs had gathered between Bagodar and Saria Police Station of the District. One rifle, three other weapons, at least 24 dynamites, gelatin sticks and uniform were recovered from their possession, the SP said. SP, Jha said that the new Naxal outfit is active on the borders of Hazaribagh and Koderma Districts of the State and was involved in the killing of a contractor. The identities of the arrested LWEs are yet to be ascertained.
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January - 23 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered three Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts and then exchanged fire with a joint team of Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force, which was out on a search operation in the forest region under Mohl
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered three Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts and then exchanged fire with a joint team of Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force, which was out on a search operation in the forest region under Mohla Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on January 23, reportsDevdiscourse News. However, there were no reports of any injury to either side in the encounter, Police said."When the security forces were advancing through forest between Sudiyal and Bukhmarka villages, located around 150 kms away from capital Raipur, Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] triggered three improvised explosive device (IED) blasts and opened indiscriminate fire on them that led to a fierce gun-battle," a senior Police official said.During a search of the spot, a pressure cooker IED bomb, 300-metre wire, huge quantity of Maoist literature, medical kits, bags, ration materials and utensils were recovered from the encounter spot. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that an encounter broke out between CPI-Maoist cadres and the Security Forces (SFs)near Bukhmarka in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on January 23.
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January - 23 
The Police neutralised a six-member pseudo Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] group that has been resorting to extortions and robbing from Kodakandla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Warangal District of Telangana on January 23, reports The Hans India. The arrested Naxal imposters were identifi
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The Police neutralised a six-member pseudo Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] group that has been resorting to extortions and robbing from Kodakandla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Warangal District of Telangana on January 23, reports The Hans India. The arrested Naxal imposters were identified as Islavath Shankar, Naraboina Mallesh, Gangapuram Swamy, Pittala Srinivas, Chiluri Paramesh, and Saripangi Viplav. On a tip-off, the Police detained Islavath Shankar, Mallesham and Swamy at Cheruvumundu thanda. The other three members were also arrested at Chennur village. Police also recovered three country-made guns, 10 rounds of ammunition, INR 556,000 in cash and 11 mobile phones from their possession Warangal Commissioner of Police, V Ravinder said that one of the accused Islavath Shankar, previously had links with the Naxals, formed a group and procured arms to extort money from people. Posing as Naxals, they threatened and took away the money from them.
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January - 23 
Delhi Police’s Special Cell arrested Raj Bahadur alias Raj Kishore (35) for allegedly supplying ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Arrah in Bhojpur District of Bihar on January 23, reports The Hans India. Raj Kishore, a resident of Kasap village in Arrah town, was c
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Delhi Police’s Special Cell arrested Raj Bahadur alias Raj Kishore (35) for allegedly supplying ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Arrah in Bhojpur District of Bihar on January 23, reports The Hans India. Raj Kishore, a resident of Kasap village in Arrah town, was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, Police said. The arrest was made after Police got a tip-off that Raj Kishore will visit one of his acquaintances in the Shiv Ganj Colony area of the Arrah city. Around 35 cartridges were recovered from his possession, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Special Cell, P.S. Kushwaha said.
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January - 24 
Nagpur unit of State Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), arrested two arms dealers along with two hand-made pistols and 25 live cartridges when the duo reached Nagpur Railway Station by Barauni-Secunderabad express on January 24 midnight, reports The Times of India. The persons arrested have been identified
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Nagpur unit of State Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), arrested two arms dealers along with two hand-made pistols and 25 live cartridges when the duo reached Nagpur Railway Station by Barauni-Secunderabad express on January 24 midnight, reports The Times of India. The persons arrested have been identified as Swaroopsingh Jamun Singh (48) and Sanjay Khare (43) who were learnt to have procured the guns and bullets from Munger District in Bihar for allegedly supplying to cadres of CPI-Maoist whose catchment areas include Districts of Gadchiroli, Gondia, Chandrapur and parts of Yavatmal and Bhandara. Swaroopsingh and Khare were working at the instance of Chandrapur’s Ghugus-based coal mafia Shaikh Haji, said a senior official of the security unit.
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January - 28 January - 29
A joint team of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and State Police arrested two injured cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during the search operation launched after the encounter in Tirla forest
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A joint team of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and State Police arrested two injured cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during the search operation launched after the encounter in Tirla forest under Murhu Police Station in Khunti District of Jharkhand on January 29, reports The Pioneer. Police officials informed that the operation was launched in the intervening night of January 28-29, following information about the presence of a squad led by PLFI’s Prabhu Sahay Bodra and Deet Nag. In the encounter the joint team of Security personnel killed five PLFI cadres in Tirla forest under Murhu Police Station in Khunti District. Among the slain Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] includes PLFI ‘area commander’ Prabhu Sahay Bodra, who carried a reward of INR 200,000 on his head. Later, Security Forces (SFs) also recovered two AK-47 rifles, AKM rifle, 303 rifle and pistol each, three country-made pistols, 263 cartridges, explosive materials, a wireless set and explosive materials from the encounter site. Addressing a joint Press conference, Additional Director General (ADG), Operation, ML Meena said Police have registered at least 31 cases related to various crimes including murder and arson against Prabhu Sahay and his squad.
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January - 31 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded a landmine by the side of the State Highway near Chatikona village under Bissamcuttack Police Station limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on January 31, reports The New Indian Express. The landmine exploded when a truck was passin
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded a landmine by the side of the State Highway near Chatikona village under Bissamcuttack Police Station limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on January 31, reports The New Indian Express. The landmine exploded when a truck was passing through the area. However, there were no reports of any casualty in the incident. Later, Police recovered an Improvised Explosive Devise (IED), a battery and electrical wires from the spot.
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February - 2 
A woman was killed and another injured during an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Rengaiguda village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 2, reports Devdiscourse News. Superintendent of Police (SP), J
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A woman was killed and another injured during an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Rengaiguda village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 2, reports Devdiscourse News. Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla said, "Investigation revealed that both the women were residents of Godelguda village and not Naxal cadres. They were caught in the crossfire between security personnel and ultras while they had gone to a forest for some routine work.". An inquiry has been initiated into the incident. The kin of the victims will be provided necessary assistance by the district administration and police, the SP said. The identities of the slain and injured victims are yet to be established.During a search of the encounter spot, one muzzle loading gun, a bag containing cash INR 9,058 cash, cordex wires, couple of electronic detonators and gelatin sticks along with other Maoist-related material were recovered, the SP added.
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February - 2 
Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a landmine, suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a combing operation in Langalakanta forest under K Balang Police limits in Sundargarh District of Odisha on February 2 morning, reports Kalinga TV. According
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Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a landmine, suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a combing operation in Langalakanta forest under K Balang Police limits in Sundargarh District of Odisha on February 2 morning, reports Kalinga TV. According to Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel detected a landmine weighing around 15 kilograms, while conducting combing operation in Langalakanta forest to check the Maoists during their observance of ‘Shaheed Saptah’ (Martyr’s week) in the area. Later, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) safely defused the landmine.
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February - 5 
Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel of Odisha Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Nuapada District of Odisha on February 5 night, reports The Pioneer. Acting on intelligence in puts about the movement of Maoist cadres in Patdhara Reserve Forest area in the Distr
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Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel of Odisha Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Nuapada District of Odisha on February 5 night, reports The Pioneer. Acting on intelligence in puts about the movement of Maoist cadres in Patdhara Reserve Forest area in the District, six SOG teams led by the Nuapada Superintendent of Police (SP) launched a massive combing operation and unearthed a Maoist camp, belonging to the Mainpur-Nuapada Division in the forest area near Khatfar village under the Boden Police Station. During search, five tiffin bombs, three UPS batteries, two kilograms gun powder, electrical wires, uniforms, red flag and many other articles were seized from the spot, Police said.
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February - 7 
At least 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in a dense forested patch under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 7, reports The Pioneer.Director General of Police (DGP), DM Awa
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At least 10 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in a dense forested patch under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 7, reports The Pioneer.Director General of Police (DGP), DM Awasthi confirmed that bodies of 10 rebels clad in Maoists uniform were recovered from the encounter site. 12 firearms were also seized. “Security Forces had received specific intelligence input about the presence of Maad DVC (Divisional Committee Member) Rajman Mandavi and Sukhlal along with 40 to 50 armed Naxals in the forest of Bhairamgarh during a training for Naxal-militia members,” the DGP said.He said the operation was carried out by a team of about 200 Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Group (DRG) personnel deep in Abujhmaad region.“It was at Borga forest in Talibod village about 80 km from Bhairamgarh police station where police confronted Naxals resulting in the exchange of fire. The encounter lasted for about two-and-half hours. Later on, while combing the area, bodies of 10 Naxals along with 11 muzzle loading guns and one 315 bore revolver were found,’’ Awasthi said. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be established
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February - 8 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted at Duleragaon under Chintagufa Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 8, reports Pragativadi News. Acting on a reliable input, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel along with Commando Battalion f
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted at Duleragaon under Chintagufa Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 8, reports Pragativadi News. Acting on a reliable input, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel along with Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion conducted a raid at the camp and seized a huge cache of explosives along with other articles used by the insurgents. However, the rebels managed to flee before the camp was raided.
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February - 12 
Two suspected Maoist couriers carrying cash and ammunition were arrested in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on February 12, reports Devdiscourse.Mandra Nagesh (28) and Bhavesh Rao (31) were arrested from the Parpa Police Station area of Jagdalpur town, a senior Police official said.Acting on a speci
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Two suspected Maoist couriers carrying cash and ammunition were arrested in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on February 12, reports Devdiscourse.Mandra Nagesh (28) and Bhavesh Rao (31) were arrested from the Parpa Police Station area of Jagdalpur town, a senior Police official said.Acting on a specific tip-off, the two were intercepted near the old Sale tax Naka in the town, the officer said. INR 500,000 in cash and cartridges of INSAS, AK-47, .12 bore gun and 9 mm pistol were seized from their possession along with 25 detonators and four explosive sticks, the Police official added. The money and ammunition were meant to be supplied to the Maoists, the official claimed.Nagesh, a resident of Bijapur District, was earlier head of DandakaranyaKisaanMajdoorSangathan (DKMS), a Maoist front, in Madded area, the official said. At least seven Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-related cases were registered against him and he was in jail from 2013 to 2015, the official added.
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February - 13 
An exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Force(SF) personnel took place in a forest near Katolghati village of Kalahandi District of Odisha on February 13, reports The New Indian Express.Kalahandi Superintendent of Police (SP), B Gangdhar said
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An exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Force(SF) personnel took place in a forest near Katolghati village of Kalahandi District of Odisha on February 13, reports The New Indian Express.Kalahandi Superintendent of Police (SP), B Gangdhar said the Maoists were present in a hillock in the forest and seeing the District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel, they opened fire. When the SF personnel retaliated, the rebels escaped into the forest leaving behind arms and explosives in their temporary camp. The SP said that there were 10 to 12 Maoists present during the exchange of fire including four women cadres and some cadres in plain clothes who are suspected to be militia.The SF personnel seized three 12-bore country made guns, a live tiffin bomb containing 500 grams explosives, detonator, radio sets, Maoist literature besides, blankets, jackets, uniforms, solar plates, radio sets and water containers. The tiffin bomb was later defused.The SP further informed that Kalahandi Dalam (armed squad), Indravati Dalam and NiyamgiriDalam of Bansadhara-Ghumusar-Nagavali (BGN) Division of the CPI-Maoist besides, a new Dalam of Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) Division of the outfit are active in the District.
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February - 14 
One cadre of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Merambir forest in Khunti District of Jharkhand on February 14, reports The Hindu. The SFs recovered the body
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One cadre of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Merambir forest in Khunti District of Jharkhand on February 14, reports The Hindu. The SFs recovered the body and an automatic rifle from the encounter site. The identity of the slain rebel is yet to be established.
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February - 14 
The Police recovered 15 landmines connected to each other at Mohantala in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 14, reports Devdiscourse. Superintendent of Police (SP), Inderjit Mahata, said that the serially connected explosives laid by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres wer
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The Police recovered 15 landmines connected to each other at Mohantala in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 14, reports Devdiscourse. Superintendent of Police (SP), Inderjit Mahata, said that the serially connected explosives laid by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were found during an anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation under Pirtand Police Station of the District. A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) from Ranchi had disabled the explosives, he said. The SP said that operation has been stepped up against the banned organisations ahead of the Lok Sabha(lower house of the Indian Parliament)elections.
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February - 16 
A joint team of Madhuwan Police and 154 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Durga Tudu from Parasnath forest area near Virnagra village in Giridih District of Jharkhand on February 16, reports The Pioneer. Acco
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A joint team of Madhuwan Police and 154 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Durga Tudu from Parasnath forest area near Virnagra village in Giridih District of Jharkhand on February 16, reports The Pioneer. According Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Niraj Kumar he is said to be the face of terror among the people of Giridih and Bokaro for the last 19 years. "Police also recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from his possession,” said Surendra Kumar Jha, Superintendent of Police (SP), Giridih. The list of recovered items includes 125 cartridges, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, audio cassette and photo album, he added. Durga Tudu belonging to Karmatard within limits of Khukhra Police Station was currently on remand by the Jharkhand Police after being arrested from Virnagra village in Giridih.
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February - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 16 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) cadre, Durga Soren alias Durga Dudhu, from the foothills of Parasnath Hills in Giridih District, reports UNI. Based on the information provided by the arrested cadre, SFs also destroyed two bunkers and a la
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 16 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) cadre, Durga Soren alias Durga Dudhu, from the foothills of Parasnath Hills in Giridih District, reports UNI. Based on the information provided by the arrested cadre, SFs also destroyed two bunkers and a large number of cartridges and other explosive items were recovered
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February - 21 
A secret Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)camp was busted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Niyamgiri hills region near Tuluba village under Kalyansinghpur Police Station limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 21, reports The Hindu.According to Police sources,
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A secret Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)camp was busted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Niyamgiri hills region near Tuluba village under Kalyansinghpur Police Station limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 21, reports The Hindu.According to Police sources, 15 gelatin sticks, 15 detonators, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the form of a ‘tiffin box’, batteries and wires were recovered from the spot.
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February - 22 
A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)personnel and State Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)dump at Majuraha Pahar near Bagsara village under Pipra Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 22, reports The Pioneer. The team recovered four Improvised
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A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)personnel and State Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)dump at Majuraha Pahar near Bagsara village under Pipra Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 22, reports The Pioneer. The team recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), three guns, one radio set, 32 gelatin sticks and two back bags. There were some Maoist’s literatures, batteries and charger too that were recovered.Commandant of 134 battalion of CRPF AD Sharma said, the Maoists had hidden these things in polythene wrapper and these were kept in a natural cave so developed on the MajurahaPahar. The four IEDs were stuffed in small cans which when put together could weigh fourkilograms. A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) is to neutralize it added Sharma.
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February - 23 
SFs recovered at least 17 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), over 200 detonators together with Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-related posters from a forest area under Gopikandar Police Station limits in Dumka District of Jharkhand on February 23, reports New Kerala.com. “On Saturday we unearthed
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SFs recovered at least 17 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), over 200 detonators together with Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-related posters from a forest area under Gopikandar Police Station limits in Dumka District of Jharkhand on February 23, reports New Kerala.com. “On Saturday we unearthed the buried Maoist dump with the help of metal detectors during the combing operations. We recovered 17 land mines, of which three were of 10kg each. The remaining weighed up to 5kg each. 200 electric detonators, 1 grenade detonating cord and other explosives were also seized,” Sanjay Kumar Gupta, commandant, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) said.
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February - 24 
Three cadres of the Peoples Liberation Front of India's (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Gujju Gope, were killed during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Khunti District of Jharkhand on February 24,
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Three cadres of the Peoples Liberation Front of India's (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Gujju Gope, were killed during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Khunti District of Jharkhand on February 24, reports The Hans India.Gujju had INR one million bounty on his head and was wanted by SFs since long as around 32 cases including murder were registered against him at different Police Stations in the area, Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP) Alok Kumar said. Gujju was also involved in an encounter with the Bano Police in Simdega District of Jharkhand on April 8, 2017, where Police Station in-charge Vidyapati Singh and a SF personnel Toram Biruli lost their lives. After the encounter along with the slain bodies of the rebels, Police recovered arms and ammunition from the encounter site.The identity of the other two cadres were yet to be established.
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February - 24 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Gumla District of Jharkhand on February 24, reports The Pioneer.The encounter erupted after 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA)troopers of Central Reserve Police For
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Gumla District of Jharkhand on February 24, reports The Pioneer.The encounter erupted after 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA)troopers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), along with Jharkhand Police, launched a special operation at 6.20 am in the District. After the encounter, the SF personnel seized two AK-47 pistols, two .315mm rifle and a pistol from the encounter site.
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February - 26 
Police arrested one dalam (armed squad) member of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) Chandranna faction’s, Ashok dalam, and a courier from Mahabubabad District of Telangana on February 26, reports Telangana Today. Police also seized a 12 bore single ba
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Police arrested one dalam (armed squad) member of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) Chandranna faction’s, Ashok dalam, and a courier from Mahabubabad District of Telangana on February 26, reports Telangana Today. Police also seized a 12 bore single barrel gun and revolutionary literature from their possession. Superintendent of Police (SP) N Koti Reddy stated that the arrested had been identified as BijjaRampratapalias Pratap, dalam member, involved in six offences including a murder, a native of Motlatimmapuram of BayyaramMandal (administrative sub-division), and the courier Daravath Harichand of Bhadruthanda village under Enkoor Mandal in Khammam District of the State.
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March - 1 
The Giridih Police in a joint operation with the 154th Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered two powerful can bombs following a raid conducted on a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker near Dhibra forest area under Dumari Police Station in Giridih District of Jharkhand on Marc
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The Giridih Police in a joint operation with the 154th Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered two powerful can bombs following a raid conducted on a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bunker near Dhibra forest area under Dumari Police Station in Giridih District of Jharkhand on March 1, reports The Pioneer. According to Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Dumari, Niraj Kumar, while conducting search operations at Dhibra, the team raided a small artificial bunker of a Maoists located village near Dhibra and recovered two 10 kg powerful can bombs and others materials. The can bombs were about to blast but fortunately, there were detected and defused in time by anti-bomb squad. The items indicated that they were kept there only a few days ago, he added. However, no arrest could be made as the cane bombs and other explosives found dumped, said Kumar.
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March - 3 
134 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered a cylinder bomb from a drain in Palamu District of Jharkhand on March 3, reports The Pioneer.The bomb, police suspect, was made by one of the Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) outfits in Jharkhand to carry out a major attack on the forces in
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134 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered a cylinder bomb from a drain in Palamu District of Jharkhand on March 3, reports The Pioneer.The bomb, police suspect, was made by one of the Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) outfits in Jharkhand to carry out a major attack on the forces in the District.
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March - 7 
A joint team of State Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) killed three cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during an encounter at Bundu Village under Keredari Police Station limits in Hazaribagh District of
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A joint team of State Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) killed three cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during an encounter at Bundu Village under Keredari Police Station limits in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on March 7, reports The Pioneer. Acting upon a tip off from intelligence sources, the 190 battalion of the CRPF and Chatra Police conducted the encounter under Keredari Police limits of the District, around 85 kilometers North West of State Capital, Ranchi. The Security Forces (SFs) recovered an AK-47, two Automated Machine Guns from the encounter site.The identities of the slain TPC extremists were yet to be established.
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March - 8 
Two tiffin bombs, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres targeting Security Forces (SFs) combing the area, were found under culverts of State Highway near Dangarbanka area under Bissamcuttack Police limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on March 8, reports The New Indian Expr
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Two tiffin bombs, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres targeting Security Forces (SFs) combing the area, were found under culverts of State Highway near Dangarbanka area under Bissamcuttack Police limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on March 8, reports The New Indian Express.The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel detected wires laid under two culverts and immediately intimated the bomb squad, which later traced the tiffin bombs of which one was defused and the other blasted.Police and SFs intensified patrolling following the incident.
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March - 9 
A joint team of District Reserve Guards (DRG), District Police, Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Hawk Force from Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh) unearthed the four Maoist dumps from a forested patch under Gatapar Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on March
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A joint team of District Reserve Guards (DRG), District Police, Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Hawk Force from Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh) unearthed the four Maoist dumps from a forested patch under Gatapar Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on March 9, reports The Pioneer. Dumps were uncovered on the basis of information provided by surrendered Maoist Kumar Sai alias Pahad and Banti alias Vivek alias Aryan, Police said. “Pressure cookers, steel jars, walkie-talkie, radio, battery, items used to create remote bombs and other commodities of daily use that were buried inside four 500 liters plastic tanks were recovered,” the SP said.
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March - 12 
During anti-Naxal[Left Wing extremism, LWE] operations, a pipe bomb and some electric detonators were recovered by Security Forces (SFs) from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump in Naktighati forest region in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on March 12, reports Devdiscourse. The
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During anti-Naxal[Left Wing extremism, LWE] operations, a pipe bomb and some electric detonators were recovered by Security Forces (SFs) from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump in Naktighati forest region in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on March 12, reports Devdiscourse. The seizure also includes firecrackers, Maoist bags, uniforms, medical kits and other Naxal-related items, Police said.The recovery was made in Naktighati forest, which falls on the tri-junction ofRajnandgaon, Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh) and Gondia (Maharashtra) under Gatapar Police Station limits, around 170 km from State capital, Raipur, Police added. Based on the input provided by a surrendered Maoist, a joint team of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force unearthed two drums in the forest containing a pipe bomb, ten electric detonators and other materials, including a huge quantity of firecrackers, the Police said.Police suspect the cache was hidden by Darrekasa area committee of Maoists, which is active on Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, he added.
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March - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge quantity of ammunition and explosives suspected to be hidden by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from a village in Dumka District of Jharkhand on March 12, reports Mid-Day. A total of 104 live cartridges of 7.62 bore rifle, 393 cartridges
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge quantity of ammunition and explosives suspected to be hidden by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from a village in Dumka District of Jharkhand on March 12, reports Mid-Day. A total of 104 live cartridges of 7.62 bore rifle, 393 cartridges of .303 rifle, one magazine of a carbine, a walkie-talkie and 100 kilograms of explosives were seized from Suklatola village inside a forest area under Kathikund Police Station limits in the District. The explosives hidden in a container were meant to target security personnel, Superintendent of Police (SP), Y S Ramesh said. Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literatures and diaries were also recovered from the spot, SP added.
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March - 12 
Three Chhattisgarh-based alleged militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police during an area domination exercise near Jangalapalli village on the border Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Charla of Bhadrachalam Agency in Bhadradri-Kothagudem Di
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Three Chhattisgarh-based alleged militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police during an area domination exercise near Jangalapalli village on the border Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Charla of Bhadrachalam Agency in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on March 12, reports The Hindu.A cache of explosive material, including 20 gelatin sticks, 10 detonators, a 20-metre wire bundle was recovered from their possession, Police said.The Police identified the arrested militia members as SodiDudva(35), KalumaJoga(35), and Podium Bandi(30), all hailing from Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.With the arrest of the trio, the Police claimed to have thwarted an alleged plot by the rebels to plant explosive material to kill Police personnel during the latter’s combing operations in the Agency areas.
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March - 13 
A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire between the Maoists and Security Force (SF) personnel inside Sirla forest near Tumudibandha in Kandhamal District of Odisha on March 13, reports The Hindu. Along with the slain body of the Maoist cadr
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A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire between the Maoists and Security Force (SF) personnel inside Sirla forest near Tumudibandha in Kandhamal District of Odisha on March 13, reports The Hindu. Along with the slain body of the Maoist cadre, four guns, three grenades, one landmine and other items were also seized from the encounter spot. According to Additional Director General (Operations) R.P. Koche, acting on a tip-off about a secret Maoist camp operating in the area, Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel and District Voluntary Force (DVF) had started a joint operation in the region.The identity of the dead Maoist has not been ascertained yet.
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March - 13 
Three cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in Gumla District of Jharkhand on March 13, reports ommcomnews.com."The guerrillas belonged to the banned Maoist group, People's Liberation Front of Indi
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Three cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in Gumla District of Jharkhand on March 13, reports ommcomnews.com."The guerrillas belonged to the banned Maoist group, People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI). Weapons have also been seized from them," Gumla Superintendent of Police (SP), Anjani Kumar Jha said. Police said on receiving information about the presence of the PLFI rebels, a team was constituted and a search operation was launched.Police also have seized one double barrel gun, one country made pistol, live cartridges and other material from the arrested rebels.
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March - 14 
A huge cache of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-related materials, including items used in making home-made bombs, was recovered following an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists near Amlidar village in the Bhoramdeo wildlife sanctuary area in Kabirdham District of
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A huge cache of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-related materials, including items used in making home-made bombs, was recovered following an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists near Amlidar village in the Bhoramdeo wildlife sanctuary area in Kabirdham District of Chhattisgarh on March 14, reports The Week.Acting on a specific tip-off, the combine squad of theSpecial Task Force (STF), the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF)and the District Force had launched the operation in theinteriors of Bhoramdeo bordering Madhya Pradesh, DeputyInspector General of Police (DIGP), Durg range, Ratanlal Dangi said.When the patrolling team was cordoning off forests around Amlidar, located around 150 kilometres from the state capitalRaipur, a group of armed rebels opened fire on them, prompting SFs to retaliate, the DIGP said.Maoists soon fled into deep forests taking advantage of rough terrain, Dangi said. During search, a huge cache of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-related materials,including commodities of daily use, a pressure cooker used inmaking IEDs (improvised explosive devices), ration items and medicines were recovered from the spot, he added."Bloodstains were found at the spot indicating some ultras may have been injured or killed in the gun-battle", the DIG said."No harm was reported to security forces in the action," he added.
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March - 16 
Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an alleged encounter near Pedakodapalli village in PedabayaluMandal (administrative sub-division) in the Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) region of Visakha Agency in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on March 16, repor
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Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an alleged encounter near Pedakodapalli village in PedabayaluMandal (administrative sub-division) in the Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) region of Visakha Agency in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on March 16, reports The Hindu. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Visakhapatnam, AttadaBabujee, two parties of Greyhounds, the anti-Maoist Special Force of the Andhra Pradesh Police, and a few personnel from the 198 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were on a routine combing operation in the region. At around 12.30 a.m. a 20-member patrolling team of the Maoists from the Pedabayalu Area Committee opened fire at the Security Forces (SFs), Babujee said. The SFs retaliated and after the firing subsided, the Police team found two bodies reportedly belonging to the Maoists and recovered two country-made weapons, he claimed. One CRPF trooper was also injured in the exchange of fire. According to sources, the Maoist party comprised Dalam (armed squad) members and armed militia from neighbouring villages. The duo killed in the exchange of fire are identified as SideriAnnayya Dora (35) of Pedamamidi village and BattiBushanam (54) of Pedakodapalli village.
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March - 17 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and seized Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature and explosives from the spot in the forest area under Kotagarh Police limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on March 17, reports The New In
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and seized Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature and explosives from the spot in the forest area under Kotagarh Police limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on March 17, reports The New Indian Express. Acting on an intelligence input, CRPF personnel raided the camp in Radhahatitedu Hillock. Around a dozen Maoists were present in the camp and were planning to attack Security Forces (SFs) engaged in anti-Maoist operations. However, the Maoists managed to flee from the spot leaving behind articles like detonators, gelatine sticks and tiffin bombs. Combing operation has been intensified to flush out the Maoists, said a senior Police officer.
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March - 17 
Meanwhile, in a related incident in Gajapati District, personnel of the District Volunteer Force (DVF) recovered a tiffin bomb and country-made gun from a forest under Adaba Police limits on March 17, reports The New Indian Express. Adaba Inspector in Charge (IIC) AjayaBarik said a team of DVF, duri
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Meanwhile, in a related incident in Gajapati District, personnel of the District Volunteer Force (DVF) recovered a tiffin bomb and country-made gun from a forest under Adaba Police limits on March 17, reports The New Indian Express. Adaba Inspector in Charge (IIC) AjayaBarik said a team of DVF, during an area domination operation, recovered the tiffin bomb from an area located between Paniganda and Toranipani village of Mohana Block. A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) reached the spot and defused the tiffin bomb, Barik added.
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March - 17 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested after an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 17, reports Devdiscourse. The two Maoists were identified as JhatelMadvi (24) and Ware Mandavi (26), who were held from th
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested after an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 17, reports Devdiscourse. The two Maoists were identified as JhatelMadvi (24) and Ware Mandavi (26), who were held from the forest near Surnar village in Katekalyan Police Station limits, Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said. "A patrolling team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and district force was combing Surnar when it came under Naxal fire. While the ultras fled following retaliatory fire from the forces, Madvi and Mandavi were nabbed," he said. "We have recovered a tiffin bomb, detonators, electric wire, Maoist literature from the two," he added.
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March - 18 
Mahabubabad ‘district committee member, (DCM)’ of the Rayala faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy-Rayala), Penuka Venkanna alias Vikram was arrested by the Police in Mahabubabad District of Telangana on March 18, reports The Hindu. Superintende
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Mahabubabad ‘district committee member, (DCM)’ of the Rayala faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy-Rayala), Penuka Venkanna alias Vikram was arrested by the Police in Mahabubabad District of Telangana on March 18, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP), N. Koti Reddy said that they have recovered a country made gun, ten rounds of ammunition and revolutionary literature. The arrested Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] Venkanna is a native of Jagannayakulagudem of Gudur Mandal (administrative sub-division) and joined the party in 1990, but later came out and looked after legal issues of the party from 1991. On Monday (March 18), the Gudur Police, acting on a tip-off, arrested him while he was going to collect money from contractors.
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March - 18 
Meanwhile, a huge haul of materials used by Maoists, including cordex wire and detonators, used intriggering IED blasts, was seized in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on March 18, and four persons were also arrested in this connection, reports The Week. The consignment,suspected to be meant for deli
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Meanwhile, a huge haul of materials used by Maoists, including cordex wire and detonators, used intriggering IED blasts, was seized in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on March 18, and four persons were also arrested in this connection, reports The Week. The consignment,suspected to be meant for delivery to Maoists, was recovered from the Nagarnar Police Station area late on March 17, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Vivekanand Sinha said. The four persons were arrested and a pick-up van and anSUV used by them for travelling and transporting the materials was also seized, IGP Sinha said.During checking of the pick-up van, 3,700 meters ofcordex wires, 30 bundles of safety fuse and 5,900 detonatorswere found in it, IGP Sinha added.Three of the arrestees were identified as Subal KumarChoudhury alias Subhi Babu (51) and Naveen Jani (27),residents of Nabarangpur in neighbouring Odisha, and ManojTiwari (49), a native of Jagdalpur in Bastar District, IGP Sinha said.The identity of the fourth accused was not disclosed,but he is also said to be a native of Odisha.During initial interrogation, the accused confessed tosupplying detonators to stone crusher owners and also Maoists,the IGP said."Cordex wire and detonators are used by Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] intriggering IED blasts. Naxals might have used these materialsto create disturbances during the Lok Sabha polls, but policehave foiled their plan," the IGP added.
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March - 18 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in an encounter with personnel from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’sCommando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA)battalion and the district armed police in a forest near Chordiha village under Rajauli Police Station in Nawada Distri
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in an encounter with personnel from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’sCommando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA)battalion and the district armed police in a forest near Chordiha village under Rajauli Police Station in Nawada District of Bihar early on March 18, was identified as Karu Angeri, a close associate of ‘zonal commander’ Pradyuman Sharma, reports The Times of India on March 19.Police also recovered one rifle and some edible items along with the dead body of the Maoist from the encounter spot.
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March - 19 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a brief encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest region under Gatapar Police Station area in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on March 19, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place in the forest area bordering
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a brief encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest region under Gatapar Police Station area in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on March 19, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place in the forest area bordering Madhya Pradesh (MP), when a joint team of SFs from MP and Chhattisgarh was carrying out an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation. After the encounter got over, the dead body of a woman Maoist, identified as Jamuna alias Sagan Bai (45), carrying a reward of INR 800,000, and an automatic weapon were recovered from the encounter site. Jamuna accused in the murder of Madhya Pradesh Minister Likhiram Kawre in Balaghat District of MP on December 16, 1999, was the Tanda ‘area committee secretary,’ and was active on the MP-Chhattisgarh border, adds The Times of India. "Jamuna, a native of Balaghat in MP, was a divisional committee member-rank cadre," Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap said, adding that a reward of INR 800,000, was announced by the Chhattisgarh Government for her arrest, and over 30 Naxal-related cases were pending against Jamuna in Rajnandgaon District alone. It is useful to note here that since last few days, Police have intensified anti-Naxal operations in the forests that fall on the tri-junction of Rajnandgaon, Balaghat (MP) and Gondia (Maharashtra) in view of Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) elections. Chhattisgarh will vote in three phases for 11 Lok Sabha seats on April 11, April 18 and April 23. Voting in Rajnandgaon, Mahasamund and Kanker seats will be held on April 18.
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March - 20 
The Police arrested seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers and seized explosive material from them in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on March 20, reports Telangana Today. According to Cherla,Circle Inspector (CI), T Satyanarayana a team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force
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The Police arrested seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers and seized explosive material from them in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on March 20, reports Telangana Today. According to Cherla,Circle Inspector (CI), T Satyanarayana a team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 141Bn personnel detained the seven Maoist couriers at Tativarigudem of Dummugudem Mandal (administrative sub-division)based on a tip off. During interrogation, they confessed that they were sympathisers of the Maoist outfit and were supplying explosive material to them and that they also supplied explosive material twice in December, 2018. The Police seized 10 explosive boosters, 10 electrical detonators and 300 metres of wire, besides an auto rickshaw from the accused. The arrested Maoist couriers were identified as Sonde Ravi (24), Kursam Murali (23), Thellam Nagaraju (23), Vukam Srinu (28), B Dhaman (34), K Jagadish (24), and Chinnababu (21).
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March - 21 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire with Police in a forest area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on March 21, reports Business Standard.The encounter broke out around 5.20 am in Vasamundi forestunder Etapalli area when a team of Quick Response Team (QRT) o
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire with Police in a forest area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on March 21, reports Business Standard.The encounter broke out around 5.20 am in Vasamundi forestunder Etapalli area when a team of Quick Response Team (QRT) of Gadchiroli Police was carrying out an anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, an official release said.The Maoists opened fire on the Police team and fled when the latter retaliated, the release said.While there were no reports of casualties on either side, a 2.5 kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IED), one kilogram of gunpowder, two live detonators and Naxal literature were seized from the place, the Police release added.
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March - 23 
Weapons and explosives were seized from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Palamu District of Jharkhandon March 23, reports New Kerala.Based on an intelligence input, a joint team of the State Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) carried out a search at Donra forest
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Weapons and explosives were seized from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Palamu District of Jharkhandon March 23, reports New Kerala.Based on an intelligence input, a joint team of the State Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) carried out a search at Donra forest area under Pipra Police Stationlimits of Palamu, and recovered two rifles, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weighing five kilograms each, four detonators, two hand grenades, 200 metres electric wire, 30 kilograms ammonium nitrate, 10 uniforms and other things.The explosives were stored by the Maoists for disrupting the Lok Sabha(Lower House of the Indian Parliament) polls, Police said.
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March - 25 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted by Security Forces (SFs) in KondagaonDistrict of Chhattisgarh on March 25, reports Business Standard. The operation on the camp located in the dense forest near Tuswal village under Mardapal Police Station limits was carried out Monday b
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted by Security Forces (SFs) in KondagaonDistrict of Chhattisgarh on March 25, reports Business Standard. The operation on the camp located in the dense forest near Tuswal village under Mardapal Police Station limits was carried out Monday by a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and District Force personnel, Police said.The Naxals fled when the security forces entered the camp. We have recovered 30 locally-made grenades, one pipe bomb, four bundles of wire, a packet of splinters used in air guns, Maoist literatureand pamphlets, English, Hindi and Telugu dictionaries, stationery, mobile chargers among other things, the Police said.
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March - 26 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted during a special combing operation in Kansar Reserve Forest in Deogarh District of Odisha on March 26, reports Odisha Bytes.Sources said the 12th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted the combing operation and se
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted during a special combing operation in Kansar Reserve Forest in Deogarh District of Odisha on March 26, reports Odisha Bytes.Sources said the 12th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted the combing operation and seized several explosive materials, including 43 commercial electric detonators, 50m electric wire, battery, radio, 45 gelatin sticks and Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature from the camp.
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March - 26 
An explosive-laden truck was seized and its driver was arrested suspecting the consignment having links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kabirdham District of Chhattisgarh on March 26, reports News Nation. During checking of vehicles in view of Lok Sabha(Lower House of the Indian
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An explosive-laden truck was seized and its driver was arrested suspecting the consignment having links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kabirdham District of Chhattisgarh on March 26, reports News Nation. During checking of vehicles in view of Lok Sabha(Lower House of the Indian Parliament) elections, the truck was intercepted in front of Kukdur Police Station late on Tuesday night, Superintendent of Police (SP), Lal Umed Singh said.A huge consignment of explosives, weighing 7.4 tons, was found in the vehicle, following which it was seized for non-compliance of safety standards during transportation through a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected area at night, he said.The seized items included 80 boxes (2,000 kilograms) of `Neo-Gel' explosive and 76 boxes (1,900 kilograms) of `Shakti Gel' explosive, he said.The truck driver, Rakesh Vaishnav (35), the native of Bhilwada in Rajasthan, allegedly told the Police that the consignment was being transported from a factory of Special Blast Limited, located at Pirda in Raipur District, to Jai MaaVindhyawasni Enterprises based in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Singh said.
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March - 26 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Karkanguda village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 26 (today), reports India Today. SFs recover bodies of four Maoists along with one INSAS rifle and two .303 rifles f
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Karkanguda village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 26 (today), reports India Today. SFs recover bodies of four Maoists along with one INSAS rifle and two .303 rifles from the spot. Deputy Inspector General (DIGP), anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operations (ANO), Sundarraj P said the encounter took place around 6 am in a forest in the Chintalnar Police Station area, when an elite unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) was cordoning off the forest area near Karkanguda village, around 500 kilometres away from the State capital, Raipur, when a group of Maoists started firing on them, followed by an encounter in which four Maoists were killed. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be established.
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March - 26 
The Gadchiroli Police, on March 26, thwarted a major attack on Security Forces (SFs) and Government vehicles by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), with the recovery of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), containing four kilograms of explosives, which was planted below a small road b
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The Gadchiroli Police, on March 26, thwarted a major attack on Security Forces (SFs) and Government vehicles by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), with the recovery of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), containing four kilograms of explosives, which was planted below a small road bridge in the interior areas in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports India Today.The explosion was thwarted after the Police acted on a tip-off. Soon after, teams of BDDS (Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad) reached the spot and disabled the IED.There were intelligence inputs that the Maoists, under the leadership ‘Central Committee (CC) chief’ of CPI-Maoist, Basavaraju, could launch a major attack on the SFs in the District.
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March - 30 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman were arrested in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 30, while they were allegedly planning to plant bombs to target security personnel during the Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) polls, reports Busin
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman were arrested in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 30, while they were allegedly planning to plant bombs to target security personnel during the Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) polls, reports Business Standard. Explosives, including a 'tiffin bomb' and three grenade-headed arrows were recovered from their possession, Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said. Acting on specific information, a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force of the Police arrested BhimaPotam (23), AaytuAtra (25) and LachhiAtra (33), a woman, from Raja Bangla area on March 30, SP, Pallava said. All three were members of the 'jan militia' of the Maoists in Bhairamgarh area of neighbouring Bijapur District for the past several years, he added. Two bags containing a tiffin bomb (explosives packed in a tiffin box), a locally-made hand grenade, three 'arrow bombs' (arrows with grenades attached to the tip), three gelatin rods and an electronic detonator were recovered from them, he said. The trio revealed that their job was to keep a watch on the movement of Security Forces and plant explosives to target them during the coming Lok Sabha elections, Pallava added.
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March - 30 
Two cadres of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in Garhwa and Palamu Districts on March 30, reports Devdiscourse. Garwah, Superintendent of Police (SP), Shivani Tiwari said raids were conducted following a tip
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Two cadres of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in Garhwa and Palamu Districts on March 30, reports Devdiscourse. Garwah, Superintendent of Police (SP), Shivani Tiwari said raids were conducted following a tip-off that JJMP cadres were seen in the District. The outfits 'area commander' Ram Sundar Singh was arrested from Kurum village in Garhwa District. After interrogation of Singh, his associate Santosh Yadav was arrested from Satbarwa in neighbouringPalamu District, the SP said. A country-made pistol, four bullets and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature were seized from their possession, the SP added.
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March - 31 
Meanwhile, another two CPI-Maoist cadres, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 and INR 100,000 respectively on their heads, were arrested in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on March 31, reports Business Standard. The two cadres were identified as AjitModiyam (24) and RamsuKunjam (22). They were arrest
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Meanwhile, another two CPI-Maoist cadres, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 and INR 100,000 respectively on their heads, were arrested in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on March 31, reports Business Standard. The two cadres were identified as AjitModiyam (24) and RamsuKunjam (22). They were arrested by a team of DRG from a forest area under Khallari Police Station limits in the District, Police said. Three tiffin bombs, one muzzle loading gun, Maoist banners and posters in which they had urged people to boycott Lok Sabha polls were recovered from them, Police said. As many as 17 cases of Maoist-related incidents, including attacks on Police teams and murder, were registered against Modiyam who was active as Sitanadi ‘area commander’ of Maoists, carried a reward of INR 500,000 on his head, the official said. Five Maoist-related cases were registered against Kunjam who was a member of Sitanadi area committee and was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, the Police said.
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April - 3 
A landmine weighingnearly 15 kilograms, allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target Security Forces (SFs), wasrecovered in Giridih District on April 3, reports The Week.After getting information that the Maoists have deviseda strategy to foil the Lok Sabha(
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A landmine weighingnearly 15 kilograms, allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target Security Forces (SFs), wasrecovered in Giridih District on April 3, reports The Week.After getting information that the Maoists have deviseda strategy to foil the Lok Sabha(lower House of the Indian Parliament) electionsin the Mohanpurforest area, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police personnelsurrounded the area on Tuesday (April 2) evening, the Sub-DivisionalPolice Officer (SDPO) of Giridih, Niraj Kumar Singh, said.The SFs recovered the landmine during asearch operation and diffused it, he said.The SFs also recovered 407 bullets forSLRs and 588 bullets for other firearms, explosives and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, the SDPO said.
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April - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) on April 5, carried out extensive search operation at Mahla forest under Partapur Police limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh and recovered explosives and weapons belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hitavada. During search, the SFs re
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Security Forces (SFs) on April 5, carried out extensive search operation at Mahla forest under Partapur Police limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh and recovered explosives and weapons belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hitavada. During search, the SFs recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weighing around five kilograms, five pressure IEDs weighing around three kilograms, three petrol bombs and 13 wire fitted bombs. All the explosives were diffused with the help of experts from Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS).
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April - 8 
Thirty-four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including three women, before Superintendent of Police (SP), DS Maravi at Errabor Police Station in Sukma Districtof Chhattisgarh on April 8, reports NDTV. All the cadres were low rung functionaries of the outfit and were involv
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Thirty-four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including three women, before Superintendent of Police (SP), DS Maravi at Errabor Police Station in Sukma Districtof Chhattisgarh on April 8, reports NDTV. All the cadres were low rung functionaries of the outfit and were involved in cases of loot, attempt to murder in areas like Manikonta, Gaganpalli, Kongdam, Mettaguda and Maraiguda villages of Errabor area, about 500 kilometres from Raipur, Police said.Seventeen of them had permanent arrest warrants against their names, Police added."Among those who surrendered, Madvi Hinga was heading the Maoists' so-called revolutionary people's committee. He handed over his muzzle-loading gun to the police," SP, Maravi said.The SP termed the surrender of such a large group of Naxals as a big success in the region, especially against the backdrop of the ultras Lok Sabha(Lower House of the Indian Parliament) poll boycott call.
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April - 10 
A day ahead of the Lok Sabha(Lower House of the Indian Parliament) polls in Gaya constituencyof Bihar on April 10, Police recovered two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bombs and one local-made bomb, which were placed near a Government school, reports New Indian Express.The bombs, which were defuse
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A day ahead of the Lok Sabha(Lower House of the Indian Parliament) polls in Gaya constituencyof Bihar on April 10, Police recovered two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bombs and one local-made bomb, which were placed near a Government school, reports New Indian Express.The bombs, which were defused upon seizure, were recovered in Chakarbandha area, Police official Sushil Kumar said.Pamphlets announcing Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) call to boycott the Lok Sabha elections were also recovered from the site.On April 8, Maoists had appealed to the people in Aurangabad to boycott the polls.Gaya, Nawada, Jamui and Aurangabad -- all Maoist-affected areas -- are going to polls in the first phase on April 11 (today).
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April - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed while a Special Task Force (STF) trooper received injuries in an encounter on the polling day on April 11 in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place around 4:20 pm when the Maoists attacked a t
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed while a Special Task Force (STF) trooper received injuries in an encounter on the polling day on April 11 in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place around 4:20 pm when the Maoists attacked a team of Security Forces (SFs) that was out on an area domination-cum-search operation in a forest near a helipad in the Orchha area, Special Director General of Police (Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] Ops) Girdhari Nayak said. While, the security personnel were sanitizing the helipad, armed Maoists opened fire on them leading to a gun battle. Soon the Maoists fled the spot. STF constable Hriday Ram Sahu sustained injuries in the gunfight. Later, during a search at the encounter spot, the body of a male Maoist cadre was recovered along with a country-made pistol, a knife and Naxal-related materials, among other things Police said. The identity of the deceased Maoist was yet to be ascertained.
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April - 11 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Maoists from Bedre area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 11 (today), shortly before polling in the region, reports Times Now. Three country-made guns were also seized from their possession. The identity of the Maoists is yet to be establishe
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Maoists from Bedre area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 11 (today), shortly before polling in the region, reports Times Now. Three country-made guns were also seized from their possession. The identity of the Maoists is yet to be established.
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April - 11 
The District Police unearthed three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), reportedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest region near Seekupanasa of Pedabayalu Mandal in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on April 11, reports The Hindu. Superintendent
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The District Police unearthed three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), reportedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest region near Seekupanasa of Pedabayalu Mandal in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on April 11, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP) A. Babujee said the IEDs had been planted by the Maoists in order to target Security Forces (SFs) deployed on election duty. Babujee added that the IEDs were meant to be triggered via remote control, with each explosive weighing close to five kilograms. “The IEDs were found in the forest region bordering Cheekupanasa, Injari, Kondru and other villages. Forces reached the spot, and detected and defused them. Had the IEDs exploded, there would have been heavy loss of life,” SP, Babujee said.
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April - 15 
One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter in Giridih District on April 15 (today), reports Indian Express.an AK-47 rifle, three bullet magazines and four pipe bombs were recovered from the site
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One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter in Giridih District on April 15 (today), reports Indian Express.an AK-47 rifle, three bullet magazines and four pipe bombs were recovered from the site
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April - 18 
On April 18, two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Vargese and Linga were killed in an encounter at a forest in Daulikarka village in Dantewada District, reports Indian Express. A militia member of Maoists was also wounded in the incident. A .315 bore gun was recovered from
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On April 18, two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Vargese and Linga were killed in an encounter at a forest in Daulikarka village in Dantewada District, reports Indian Express. A militia member of Maoists was also wounded in the incident. A .315 bore gun was recovered from encounter spot. The killed cadres were involved in April 9 ambush in which a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and four Security Personnel’s were killed. According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) anti-Naxal operations Sundarraj,Vargese, a member of the ‘Malangir Area Committee’ of Maoists and was an expert Improvised Explosive Device (IED) maker. Meanwhle,Linga was active as Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member in the ‘Katekalyan Area Committee’ of Maoists.
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April - 19 
Three Maoist cadres were arrested during a search operation in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on April 19, reports Orissa Post. The lower-rung cadres were arrested from the forest of Dumampara-Tumakpal villages under Katekalyan Police Station limits when a joint team of District Reserve Guard (D
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Three Maoist cadres were arrested during a search operation in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on April 19, reports Orissa Post. The lower-rung cadres were arrested from the forest of Dumampara-Tumakpal villages under Katekalyan Police Station limits when a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force was out on a search operation, Dantewada SP, Abhishek Pallava said. Those arrested cadres were identified as Mangal Kunjam alias Shailesh (23), Budhram Madkami (25) and Waman Mandavi (33), all active as ‘Jan militia’ members in Katekalyan area, the SP said. Six electronic detonators, five gelatin rods, a bundle of electric wires and other Naxal-related material was recovered from them, he added. They were mainly tasked with arranging meetings of villagers for Naxals, putting up Maoist posters and banners, the SP added.
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April - 20 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 20, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place at around 8 am in forest of Pamed Police Station area when a joint a joint team of the special
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 20, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place at around 8 am in forest of Pamed Police Station area when a joint a joint team of the special anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE], Greyhounds unit of Telangana, and Chhattisgarh Police's Special Task Force (STF) and District Force was out on an anti-Naxal operation along the inter–State border, Deputy Inspector General (anti-Naxal operations) Sundarraj P said. When the SFs were cordoning off the forests of Pamed, the encounter broke out. After the firing ceased, the security personnel recovered bodies of two Naxals along with arms and ammunition, from the spot, Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) Govardhan Thakur said while speaking to the local press and confirmed the incident. The slain cadres are yet to be identified.
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April - 23 
A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadrecarrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head was killed in an encounter that took place between Maoists and Dantewada Police near Fulgatta in Mirtur Police Station area in Bijapur District Chhattisgarh on April 23, reports Pragativadi. The
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadrecarrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head was killed in an encounter that took place between Maoists and Dantewada Police near Fulgatta in Mirtur Police Station area in Bijapur District Chhattisgarh on April 23, reports Pragativadi. The body of the Maoist, identified as Shankar aliasKamlu, was recovered following the exchange of fire between Dantewada Police and the Maoists in Mirtur Police Station area.Kamlu was an active member of Bhairamgarh Area Committee. A .9mm pistol has also been recovered from the spot of the encounter.
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April - 24 
Four cadres of the Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction of the Communist Party of India–Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction) were arrested and four weapons and ammunition were seized by the Police near a stream in Gundala Mandal in Bhadradri-KothagudemDistrict of Telangana on Apri
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Four cadres of the Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction of the Communist Party of India–Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction) were arrested and four weapons and ammunition were seized by the Police near a stream in Gundala Mandal in Bhadradri-KothagudemDistrict of Telangana on April 24, reports The Hindu.Acting on a tip-off, a Police team arrested the four-armed cadres while camping at a plantation abutting a local stream near Gundala. They were identified as MokallaSammaiahaliasNuthan(45), State ‘secretary’, CP (Bata) Kumar squad, P Iythaiah(30), dalam(armed squad) member, M Devaiah(22), dalam member, and M Rambai(38), dalam member, all belonging to Bhadradri-Kothagudem District, Police said.Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt said the four were arrested while hatching a plan to extort money from local contractors.Sammaiah was involved in nine offences, including a double murder case, and several incidents of extortion, Dutt said. Weapons seized included one 8 mm rifle, two Smooth Bore Breech Loading (SBBL), one Bharmar gun, besides 90 rounds of ammunition.
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April - 27 
Meanwhile, the Panki Police had received a tip-off regarding presence of the land mines on the Panki-Balumath road after which a search operation was conducted and these two can bombs which were kept below a culvert was recovered from Jotang village in Palamu District of Jharkhand on April 27, repor
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Meanwhile, the Panki Police had received a tip-off regarding presence of the land mines on the Panki-Balumath road after which a search operation was conducted and these two can bombs which were kept below a culvert was recovered from Jotang village in Palamu District of Jharkhand on April 27, reports India Blooms.Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Anup Badaik who was present on the spot said that after the recovery of the bombs the bomb disposal team was informed which diffused the bombs. Police said the bombs were planted by the Maoists to inflict damage on the Security Forces (SFs).
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April - 29 
A Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre wanted in a number of criminal cases was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar on April 29, reports The Week. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Manoj Kumar said the Maoist killed in the encounter w
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A Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre wanted in a number of criminal cases was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar on April 29, reports The Week. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Manoj Kumar said the Maoist killed in the encounter was identified as Ramesh Paswan (45) and he was carrying a reward of INR 50,000 on his head and was wanted in a number of criminal cases including murder. Acting on a tip off that some Maoists may gather at a brick kiln in Khem Karna village, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Special Task Force (STF) personnel jointly raided the village. The Maoists fired at the SFs who retaliated and in the encounter that followed, one Maoist was killed while three were arrested, the SSP said. Police have seized one pistol, two empty cartridges and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature from the site of the encounter, he added.
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May - 2 
Meanwhile, a ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, wanted in connection with killings of 25 Security Force (SF) personnel in Burkapal of Sukma in 2017, was killed by SF personnel following an encounter in a forested patch of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 2, reports The Pioneer.The Maoist was id
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Meanwhile, a ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, wanted in connection with killings of 25 Security Force (SF) personnel in Burkapal of Sukma in 2017, was killed by SF personnel following an encounter in a forested patch of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 2, reports The Pioneer.The Maoist was identified as MadviMuiyaaliasJogaKunjam (29), a ‘commander’ of the Platoon-24 of the CPI-Maoist that operates in Dantewada Districtand carried a cash reward of INR 800,000 on his head, Police said.The encounter took place in the forest under Kirandul Police Station area when a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force (DF) was out on a search operation in the morning, Director General (Anti-Naxal Operations) GirdhariNayak informed."When the patrolling team was advancing through forest between Perpa and Markamaris villages, around 450 km away from the capital Raipur, it came under fire from a group of ultras that led to the gun-battle," Nayak said.After the exchange of fire stopped, the body of Kunjam was recovered along with a 315 bore gun, Nayak added.
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May - 4 
Police arrested a member of the Rayala faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy-Rayala)and seized an 8 mm riffle, 30 rounds of ammunition and a kit from him near Kodipunjulathanda on the outskirts of Gauraram village in BayyaramMandal(administrativ
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Police arrested a member of the Rayala faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy-Rayala)and seized an 8 mm riffle, 30 rounds of ammunition and a kit from him near Kodipunjulathanda on the outskirts of Gauraram village in BayyaramMandal(administrative sub-division) in MahabubabadDistrict of Telangana on May 4, reports Telangana Today. The arrested Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] cadre has been identified as Sangepu Mahesh aliasSudheer of GajualGattu village underGudurMandalin theDistrict. Disclosing the details at a press conference at Bayyaram Police Station, MahabubabadSuperintendent of Police (SP), N Koti Reddy said that the Police had received information that CPI-ML-New Democracy-Rayala squad was meeting near Kodipunjulathanda to discuss plans to threaten the opponents in the first phase of the MPTC (Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies)/ZPTC (Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies) elections, which are scheduled for April 6, and see that their party candidates would win the seats.“Following this, I sent a special party to conduct combing in the area. Noticing this, the squad members had tried to escape from the scene. However, the police had nabbed (arrested) Mahesh with weapon,” the SP said.
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May - 6 
Meanwhile, a joint team Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested five Maoists fromdifferent places under Roshanganj Police Station area in Gaya District of Bihar late on May 6, report UNI.Superintendent of Police (SP), Sushil Kumar said, 159th battalion of CRPF arrested two e
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Meanwhile, a joint team Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested five Maoists fromdifferent places under Roshanganj Police Station area in Gaya District of Bihar late on May 6, report UNI.Superintendent of Police (SP), Sushil Kumar said, 159th battalion of CRPF arrested two extremists of CPI-Maoist, identified as Santosh Yadav and Santosh Kumar near BaramMoriavillage under Roshanganj Police Station area and on the basis of their interrogation, three moreMaoists were arrested from different places under the same Police Station area. Three other arrested Maoists were identified as Sardar Yadav, Gopal Yadav and Indradev Yadav. SP, Kumar said all arrested Maoists were active members of CPI-Maoist and were involved in various unlawfulactivities under various Police Station areas in Gaya District.Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, caps, equipment for triggering bomb explosion, two motorcycles and objectionablepamphlets were recovered from their possession, Police said.
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May - 8 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three-woman cadres, were killed during an exchange of fire with Security Force (SF) personnel in the hilly Kituakanti forest terrain under Padua Police Station limitsin Koraput District of Odishaon May 8, reports The Hindu.According
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three-woman cadres, were killed during an exchange of fire with Security Force (SF) personnel in the hilly Kituakanti forest terrain under Padua Police Station limitsin Koraput District of Odishaon May 8, reports The Hindu.According to Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP),Kanwar Vishal Singh, based on intelligence reports of a congregation of Maoist cadres in the region, an operation was launched on May 8 morning.Four teams of the Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel involved in this operation, ended up killing the five-armed Maoists.One of the Maoists killed in the encounter, was identified as SwaroopaaliasRinki, an accused in the killing of ArakuMember of Legislative Assembly (MLA)KidariSarveswara Rao and former MLA Siveri Soma. Rinki carried a reward of INR 600,000, and also a trusted ‘lieutenant’ of Aruna and Chalapathi, who led the Kidari operation, on September 22, 2018. Two more slain Maoists were identified as area committee members, JappirayingiSattiBabualiasDasu of Gurthedu in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, who carried a reward of INR 400,000 and Krishna Watekaalias Prakash of Narayanpatna inKoraput District of Odisha.However, the identities of the remaining two are yet to be established. “They were members of the Nandapur area committee of the Koraput division of Maoists,” the Koraput SP said.Two INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifles and two Self Loading Rifles (SLRs)were also recovered from them, apart from other paraphernalia like kit bags and solar chargers.
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May - 8 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh early on May 8 (today), reports Zee News. An exchange of fire between the Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) took pl
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh early on May 8 (today), reports Zee News. An exchange of fire between the Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) took place around 5 am in Gonderasforest near Dantewada and Sukma border, under Aranpur Police Station limits. Maoist ‘commander’s Shyam, Deva and Vinod, along with their cadres were present inside 30 tents when the encounter took place, Police said. Several more Maoists are likely injured in the encounter, they added.After the exchange of fire, bodies of two Naxalites[Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], including a woman, were recovered from the spot along with an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and a 12-bore gun, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Anti-Naxal operations,Sundarraj P said. Ammunition, Maoist literature, items of daily use and other Naxalite-related material were also seized from the spot, the DIG, said. Those killed are yet to be identified, the DIG added. Further, Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said, “District Reserve Guard female commandos 'DanteshwariLadake' also took part in this encounter”. Thirty women, including surrendered Naxalites and wives of surrendered cadres, were recruited in the all-woman DRG platoon in Dantewada.There were no reports of casualties from the joint team of SFs.
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May - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in Lutua village under Banke Bazar Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gaya District of Bihar early on May 18 (today), reports Devdiscourse. A joint team of 205 CoBRA (Commando Battalion fo
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in Lutua village under Banke Bazar Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gaya District of Bihar early on May 18 (today), reports Devdiscourse. A joint team of 205 CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) troops of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Bihar Police had carried out the special operations. The SFs recovered the Maoist body and an AK-47 rifle during a post-encounter search. The body of the deceased is yet to be identified, the CRPF said.
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May - 19 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sannu Ram Netam (45) and Sukhdhar (52), were arrested by a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force, near Mangnar village under Barsoor Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 19
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sannu Ram Netam (45) and Sukhdhar (52), were arrested by a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force, near Mangnar village under Barsoor Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 19, reports Devdiscourse. "Four packets of cracker bombs, a Maoist banner, five posters containing a message of 'bandh' call given by the Naxals in the area on May 18, were recovered from the possession of the arrested cadres," a senior Police official said. Netam, who was acting as the head of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan (DAKMS)- a frontal outfit of Maoists, was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, while Sukhdhar was working as of ‘Jan militia’ member, the official said. They were mainly tasked with arranging a meeting of villagers for Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], putting up Maoist posters and banners, he added.
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May - 20 
Separately, two Maoists surrendered before Police in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 20, reports The Pioneer. Podiyam Pandu and Hemla Muya, both native of Chintagufa, gave up arms before Police in the District.
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Separately, two Maoists surrendered before Police in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 20, reports The Pioneer. Podiyam Pandu and Hemla Muya, both native of Chintagufa, gave up arms before Police in the District.
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May - 20 
Two Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), were arrested by Sircilla Police,while they were trying to conduct a review meeting to strengthen Janashakti group cadre at Bypass road in Rajanna Siricilla District of Telanga
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Two Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), were arrested by Sircilla Police,while they were trying to conduct a review meeting to strengthen Janashakti group cadre at Bypass road in Rajanna Siricilla District of Telangana on May 20, reportsThe Hans India.The two LWEs were identified as Manuka Kuntaiah (45), resident of Thippapur village in Vemulawada Mandal (administrative sub-division), and Nagunoori Ravi (30), resident of Ramannapet village in Thangallapalli Mandalof Rajanna Sircilla District. According to information, following the orders of Vishwanath, ‘State secretary’ of CPI-ML Janashakti, the two LWEs were conducting a review meeting to strengthen the party and to extort money from businesspeople and landlords present in the District. Coming to know about the Maoist meeting, Police rushed to the spot and arrested the two LWEs along with one country-made tamancha(country made gun) with 6 live 8 mm rounds from Kuntaiah and 6 live 8 mm rounds from Ravi. Kuntaiah was involved in the murder case of Suddala Prabhakar Rao and the case at present is under trial. Ravi, who was working as a car driver, got attracted by CPI-ML Janashakti ideology and has been working as a courier.
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May - 25 
In a separate incident, five IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device) each weighing 10 kilograms and packed in pressure cookers were unearthed from a dirt track near a well between Uparchandeli and Khalichandeli villages under Keshkal Police Station in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh on May 25, reports
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In a separate incident, five IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device) each weighing 10 kilograms and packed in pressure cookers were unearthed from a dirt track near a well between Uparchandeli and Khalichandeli villages under Keshkal Police Station in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh on May 25, reports The Pioneer. They were detected and defused by a joint team of SFs carrying out a de-mining operation. Acting on specific inputs, the operation was carried out by the District Reserve Guard (DRG), STF, CRPF and local Police in Uparchandeli and Khalichandeli area, located around 250 kilometres away from the State capital Raipur.
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May - 25 
Meanwhile, arms and ammunition, along with other items, purportedly belonged to the Maoists were recovered by Security Forces (SFs) after separate encounters with the Maoists in a forested patch of Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 25, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, a team of Special
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Meanwhile, arms and ammunition, along with other items, purportedly belonged to the Maoists were recovered by Security Forces (SFs) after separate encounters with the Maoists in a forested patch of Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 25, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, a team of Special Task Force (STF) had started from Kanker on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, had face-off with the armed Maoists in a forested patch near Chhindkhadak village and at Parredodo village. “In both encounters police forces easily dominated Naxals who had to flee in the jungles,” a local Police officer said. After searching the encounter spots, pressure cooker bombs, electric wires, live rounds of 303 rifle, INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle with live rounds, Naxals dress, Maoist literatures and other items of daily use were sized, Police said.
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May - 26 April - 9
A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, who was allegedly involved in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast that killed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Bhima Mandavi, in April, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dante
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A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, who was allegedly involved in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast that killed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Bhima Mandavi, in April, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 26, reports The Hindu.The encounter took place in the forest of Hiroli under Kirandul Police Station area when a squad of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, Dantewada, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said.As the Police squad was advancing through Hiroli, around 450 kilometres from Raipur, exchange of fire broke out between the two sides, he said.After the Maoists fled, the body of Guddi, a member of Local Organisation Squad (LOS) of Malangir Area Committee of Maoists, was recovered from the encounter spot. A revolver with six rounds was also recovered from the spot, SP, Pallava added.Guddi,carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head,was suspected to be involved in around 40 cases of Naxal violence, including the killing of BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi and four security personnel. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, five persons including the BJP legislator from Bastar region, Bhima Mandavi (40) and his four security personnel were killed as cadres of the CPI-Maoist targeted the convoy in which the BJP leader was travelling, in a forested patch near Nakulnar Village under Kuwakonda Tehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on April 9.
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May - 27 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with a team of elite C-60 Commandos in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 27, in which Maoists used an Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), reports Devdiscourse. No security personnel were injured in the incident; however, Po
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with a team of elite C-60 Commandos in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 27, in which Maoists used an Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), reports Devdiscourse. No security personnel were injured in the incident; however, Police recovered a Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), some .303 rifles, a 12-bore gun and seven shells of UBGL from the encounter spot. The UBGL had marks indicating that the ammunition was made for Central Security Forces and Maoists may have stolen it, a Police official said. The incident occurred around 9 am at Dhanora Tehsil (revenue unit) in the District, around 910 kilometres from the State Capital, when a team of C-60 Commandos was on a combing operation, the official said, adding, as the team reached Kattegari forest, they spotted three civilians, who started running after seeing the men in uniform. After issuing a warning, Police opened fire but the trio ran towards dense forest where 'Company-4' of a Maoist dalam (armed squad) was hiding, he said, adding that a gun battle ensued between the Commandos and the Maoists. The Security Forces (SFs) retaliated when a heavy firing came from a hilltop by the Maoists. Later, unable to face the SFs, the Maoists then fled into deep forest.
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May - 27 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) near Aautpalli village under Basaguda Police Station area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 27, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoists were identified as Kowasi Hunga (23) and K
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) near Aautpalli village under Basaguda Police Station area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 27, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoists were identified as Kowasi Hunga (23) and Kartami Kosa (25) and four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from their possession, a local Police official said. Acting on a specific input about a meeting of villagers was convened by Maoists in Lingagiri, Korsaguda and Aautpalli village in Basaguda, the combine squad of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA)-an elite crack unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and local Police had launched an operation there, the Police official said. On sensing the presence of security personnel, the two Maoists tried to escape but they were arrested after a short chase, and four IEDs, couple of detonators, electric wire and switches were recovered from a bag one of them was carrying, he added. While Hunga was active as ‘Jan militia’ member, Kosa was working as Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS- a frontal wing of the Maoists), he said.
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May - 29 
During a Police-CRPF (central Reserve Police Force) joint operation, 13 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), suspected to be hidden by the Maoists, were recovered from a cave at Bagsara near Seerniya Dam in Pipra Block in Palamu District of Jharkhand on May 29, reports The Times of India. Apart from
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During a Police-CRPF (central Reserve Police Force) joint operation, 13 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), suspected to be hidden by the Maoists, were recovered from a cave at Bagsara near Seerniya Dam in Pipra Block in Palamu District of Jharkhand on May 29, reports The Times of India. Apart from the IEDs, the forces recovered 11 gelatin sticks, 250 meters of codex wire, 200 meters of electric wire and two black uniforms. Five rounds of ammunition and eight rifles were also recovered, but were not found in working condition, Police said. "All these were dumped in a cave by the CPI (Maoist) operatives, only to be used for violence during the recently held Lok Sabha elections. But they could not because of heavy security arrangements made this time," said A D Sharma, commandant of CRPF's 134 battalion.
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May - 29 
The Jharkhand Police, in a joint operation with the CRPF, recovered nine weapons and 13 landmines from Palamu District of Jharkhand on May 29, reports New Kerala. According to the Police, a joint search operation of the State Police and the CRPF was conducted at the Bagsara hill under Pipra Police S
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The Jharkhand Police, in a joint operation with the CRPF, recovered nine weapons and 13 landmines from Palamu District of Jharkhand on May 29, reports New Kerala. According to the Police, a joint search operation of the State Police and the CRPF was conducted at the Bagsara hill under Pipra Police Station in the District, during which a large number of weapons and landmines were recovered. Five .315 bore rifles, three 12 bore rifles and one revolver, nine cane bombs, four-cylinder bombs, live cartridges and other things were recovered, a Police official said.
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May - 30 
The Visakhapatnam Rural Police have unearthed four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the hostel of Armed Outpost at Nurmati in G Madugula Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Prade
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The Visakhapatnam Rural Police have unearthed four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the hostel of Armed Outpost at Nurmati in G Madugula Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on May 30, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP), Visakhapatnam Rural, Attada Babujee, in a release, said that each IED was about 10 kilograms and that they were disposed of safely.
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June - 1 
The Salekasa Police discovered large number of explosives and a timer device attached to it hidden under the bridge between Tekatola and Murkudoh villages underSalekasaTehsil (revenue unit)in Gondia District of Maharashtra on June 1, reports Devdiscourse. Police suspect the explosives, seized from a
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The Salekasa Police discovered large number of explosives and a timer device attached to it hidden under the bridge between Tekatola and Murkudoh villages underSalekasaTehsil (revenue unit)in Gondia District of Maharashtra on June 1, reports Devdiscourse. Police suspect the explosives, seized from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout between Tekatola and Murkudoh villages in Salekasa, were supposed to be used to target security personnel in the region.The seized items included an aluminum box containing 10-kilograms explosive powder, iron nails, glass pieces, electronic detonators, flexible wires, which were kept inside a cement pipe, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Vinita Sahu.TandaDalam (armed squad),MalajkhandDalam and DarrekasaDalam are mainly active in the region, SP, Sahu added.
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June - 1 
The troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) while doing road opening party (ROP) duties,seized over 100 detonators,suspected of belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Kalimela town under Balimela Notified Area Council (NAC) in Malkangiri District of Odisha on June 1, repo
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The troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) while doing road opening party (ROP) duties,seized over 100 detonators,suspected of belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Kalimela town under Balimela Notified Area Council (NAC) in Malkangiri District of Odisha on June 1, reports Odisha TV. The detonators were dumped near a pond and recovered during a search operation.As there is a strong presence of Maoists in the area, security has been beefed up.
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June - 2 
Police arrested a Maoist supporter, identified as Mustquim Mian a resident of Pundag village in Surguja District of Chhattisgarh, at Polpol village under Bhandariya Police Station in Garwah District of Jharkhand late on June 2, reports The Pioneer. On the hint of the arrested supporter, Police also
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Police arrested a Maoist supporter, identified as Mustquim Mian a resident of Pundag village in Surguja District of Chhattisgarh, at Polpol village under Bhandariya Police Station in Garwah District of Jharkhand late on June 2, reports The Pioneer. On the hint of the arrested supporter, Police also recovered an AK 47 rifle and 24 live cartridges, stolen from the Police. Notably, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Manoj Kumar Mahato said that the AK 47 rifle had been snatched from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in 2018 in an ambush in Khapari Mahua villagein Masturi Tehsil (revenue unit) in Bilaspur District of Chhattisgarh, where 6 security personnel were killed.
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June - 12 
Police successfully recovers a huge cache of arms and ammunition at a Maoist camp in forestin Gariyaband District of Chhattisgarh on June 12, reports The Times of India. Based on input about presence of Maoists in the region, a team of District Police went on an anti-Maoist operation in forests of M
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Police successfully recovers a huge cache of arms and ammunition at a Maoist camp in forestin Gariyaband District of Chhattisgarh on June 12, reports The Times of India. Based on input about presence of Maoists in the region, a team of District Police went on an anti-Maoist operation in forests of Manpur on the mountains of Tarjhaar when they spotted a bunker of Maoists which had huge cache of arms and ammunition including an indigenous rocket launcher.Police said that two muzzle loading guns, one air gun, one country revolver, five gelatin wire, 12 bore rifle, eight live bombs and equipment to make weapons along with explosives were recovered from the spot. This shows that Maoists were present on the spot few moments ago and they might have escaped on being informed by local villagers about police approaching their camp, a Police official said.Police have sounded alert inthe region and the operations were intensified.
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June - 13 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadreswere killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forestarea between Malepara and Murnar villages under Tadoki Police Station in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh in the intervening night of June 13 and June 14, reports The Pioneer
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadreswere killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forestarea between Malepara and Murnar villages under Tadoki Police Station in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh in the intervening night of June 13 and June 14, reports The Pioneer.A team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation when the encounter broke out, State Director General of Police (anti-Naxal operations) Girdhari Nayak said.When the patrolling team was cordoning off the forest, a group of armed Maoists opened fire on them, the DGP said.After the encounter, the bodies of two unidentified Maoists were recovered from the spot. Besides, two SLR (Self Loading Rifle) rifles, a .303 rifle and a .315 rifle were also recovered, the officer added.
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June - 18 
A hardcore woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadrecarrying a cash reward of INR 800,000 on her head was killed in an encounter in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on June 18, reports The Pioneer.According to Police, they had received specific intelligence input about presence of Ma
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A hardcore woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadrecarrying a cash reward of INR 800,000 on her head was killed in an encounter in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on June 18, reports The Pioneer.According to Police, they had received specific intelligence input about presence of Maoists in the forests of Kattipani and Tarajhar under Borai Police Station limits, following which a search operation was launched by elite commandos of Special Task Force (STF), and in the subsequent encounter resulted in the killing of a woman Maoist. After theencounter, Maoistsescaped into the forest and later while searching of area body of a woman Maoist in uniform was recovered along with an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle with two magazines from the encounter spot. The slain woman Maoist was identified as Seema, secretary and Divisional Committee Member (DVCM) of Sitanadi area committee and carried a reward of INR 800,000 on her head, Police claimed.Seema was wanted in connection with serious Maoist incidents like, murder, loot, arson, dacoity and others, Police added.
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June - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadrewas shot down in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police personnel in Simdega District of Jharkhand on June 19, reports India.com.Additional Director General of Police (ADGP),Murari Lal Meenasaid that an AK
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadrewas shot down in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police personnel in Simdega District of Jharkhand on June 19, reports India.com.Additional Director General of Police (ADGP),Murari Lal Meenasaid that an AK-47 was also recovered from the spot of the encounter at Urmi forest under Bano block of the District.The Security Forces (SFs) had received a tip-off about the presence of Maoists in the area and a search operation was launched, he said. Upon facing gun-fire, the SFs retaliated.
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June - 25 
Police arrested four militia members of Pedabayalu Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seized one steel carriage, five kilograms explosive material, electrical detonator and wire bundle from their possession inVisakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on June 25, re
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Police arrested four militia members of Pedabayalu Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seized one steel carriage, five kilograms explosive material, electrical detonator and wire bundle from their possession inVisakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on June 25, reports The Hindu.Officer on Special Duty (OSD) anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operations, B.Krishna Rao, said, four militia members of Pedabayalu Area Committee were arrested by the Police and sent them to remand.The arrested four were identified as E Chittbabu (25) Gunjuwada village, P Kotibabu (28) Injari village, GolluriModeswara Rao (25) and VantalaKameswra Rao of Gunnalova village in InjariPanchayat(village level localself-Government institution)in PedabayaluMandal (administrative sub-division).
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June - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) had a narrow escape when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered two separate blasts in a forest near Becha village under OrchhaTehsil (revenue unit) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on June 26, reports The Economic Times.Superintendent of Police (SP
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Security Forces (SFs) had a narrow escape when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered two separate blasts in a forest near Becha village under OrchhaTehsil (revenue unit) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on June 26, reports The Economic Times.Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg said that a joint team was deployedto provide security for road construction work on Narayanpur-Sonpur road, and when the team was crossing through the forest near Becha Mod, Maoists detonated twinexplosions through Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)."No one was harmed as the explosions occurred a few distance away from thepersonnel," he added.Later, two live IEDs, each weighing 4 kilograms, were recovered from the spot by SFs,Garg said, adding that the explosives were immediately defused by a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS).
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June - 27 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest near Atkal village under Konta Police Station area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on June 27, reports Devdiscourse. Acting on specific inputs about the presence of Maoists betw
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest near Atkal village under Konta Police Station area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on June 27, reports Devdiscourse. Acting on specific inputs about the presence of Maoists between Murliguda and Atkal villages, located around 500 kilometers away from State capital Raipur, a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel were immediately dispatched towards the place, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operations,Sundarraj P said. On spotting the security forces near Atkal, Naxals opened indiscriminate fire on them, leading to the gunfight, DIG, Sundarraj said. After the exchange of fire stopped, the dead body of a Maoist was recovered from the encounter spot, along with a muzzle loading gun and a bag containing medicines and surgical items. The slain Maoist was identified as Vanjam Budhu, a ‘jan militia commander’and in-charge of Nilamadgu, Revolutionary People's Committee (RPC) of Maoists, who was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, DIG, Sundarraj added.
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June - 28 
A joint search party comprising District Reserve Group (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel destroyed a Maoist camp at Kohakatola in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on June 28, reports The Asian Age. Acting on a tip off on presence of senior Maoist lea
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A joint search party comprising District Reserve Group (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel destroyed a Maoist camp at Kohakatola in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on June 28, reports The Asian Age. Acting on a tip off on presence of senior Maoist leaders in the area, the joint search party raided the camp and razed it to ground. Five weapons, including three rifles and two muzzle loading guns, and other Naxal materials were recovered at the site.
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July - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered an automatic rifle, its live cartridges and INR 247,000 in cash stashed away by a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from the forests of Kaatigaon village under Borai Police Station limits in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports The Pio
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered an automatic rifle, its live cartridges and INR 247,000 in cash stashed away by a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from the forests of Kaatigaon village under Borai Police Station limits in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports The Pioneer. Based on information provided by a senior Maoist, Muiwa alias Gaganna alias Dokra, who was arrested on June 27, a team of Special Task Force (STF), State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) and local Police, raided the spot and seized one AK 47 rifle, its 28 live rounds, three empty magazines and INR 247,000, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operations, Sundarraj P said. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that a hardcore Maoist, Muiwa alias Gaganna alias Dokra, a member of the Mainpur-Nuwapada Divisional Committee of Maoists, carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on his head, was arrested from a forest between Rawas and Amapani villages under Narharpur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on June 27.
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July - 2 
Five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to be hidden by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were recovered in Palamu District of Jharkhand on July 2, Odisha TV. The five IEDs, each weighing five kilograms, were recovered from Jamundih village after the villagers informed t
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Five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to be hidden by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were recovered in Palamu District of Jharkhand on July 2, Odisha TV. The five IEDs, each weighing five kilograms, were recovered from Jamundih village after the villagers informed the Police. “Five IEDs have been recovered. Search operation is going on. More IEDs may be recovered. Maoists had hidden the IEDs,” Police official Sanjay Naik said. More than 50 landmines and IEDs have been recovered in the State so far this year, the Police official added.
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July - 6 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women cadres, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forests of Sendbahra between Khallari and Mechka villages under Mechka Police Station limits in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on July 6, reports T
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women cadres, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forests of Sendbahra between Khallari and Mechka villages under Mechka Police Station limits in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on July 6, reports The Pioneer. “A joint team of STF (Special Task Force) and district police from Mechka police station of Dhamtari district had launched an anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation. Around 6 am the security forces had a faceoff with armed Maoists in the jungles of Sendbahra which resulted in heavy gun fight,” Director General of Police (DGP), DM Awasthi said. The deceased persons were identified as Pramila alias Rajula. She was Maoist ‘area committee member (ACM)’ of Sitanadi area committee and carried reward of INR 500,000 on her head. Maoist Nagri area committee ACM Raju carrying a reward of INR 500,000, Durga alias Manjula and Munni alias Rashmi both Gobra LOS (Local organizing squad) members carrying rewards of INR 100,000 each on their heads were killed in the action, Police said. While searching the area, one 303 rifle, one country made gun, five 12 bore guns and Naxal literatures were also found at the spot. The DGP also said Police have been undertaking operations over the last few days in Mainpur-Sitanadi (Gariyaband) and Nagri-Sihawa (Dhamtari) areas, close to the Odisha border.
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July - 8 
Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Gua Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on July 8, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoists have been identified as Krishna Kerai (26) and Badega Sirka (28). Police also recovered a gun and a rifl
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Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Gua Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on July 8, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoists have been identified as Krishna Kerai (26) and Badega Sirka (28). Police also recovered a gun and a rifle from an adjoining forest in Gua after getting the information from the duo. "Acting on the tip off, we set up a team comprising OC, Gua police station, Bada Jamda police station and a company of CRPF jawans belonging to the 107 battalion. After moving to Badaraika village, we surrounded the entire village and subsequently raided the house of Kerai," said Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha. Mahatha stated that after taking Kerai into their custody, they interrogated him and during the interrogation, he revealed about another Maoist, Badega Sirka. "As per our investigation, Kerai was wanted in connection with about half-a-dozen Maoist-sponsored violence committed in Kiriburu and Jateya police station area in West Singhbhum. He revealed that he himself and Sirka had come home on leave from the rebel squad. He said they arrested Sirka (28) on the information given by Kerai. During interrogation, Kerai divulged that while returning home, the duo had hidden their firearms—a sten-gun and a rifle—in the forest on their way home. The Police led both Kerai and Sirka to the spot where the firearms had been concealed at the forest near the Badaraika village and recovered them.
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July - 9 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at a forest near Dabbakonta village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh early on July 9 (today), reports The Hindu. The encounter took place around 6 am at a forest near Dabbakonta village
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at a forest near Dabbakonta village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh early on July 9 (today), reports The Hindu. The encounter took place around 6 am at a forest near Dabbakonta village when a joint team of SFs was out on a counter-insurgency operation, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), anti-Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] operations, Sundarraj P. said. Personnel belonging to the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), an elite unit of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) were involved in the operation, he said. On spotting a Maoist camp in the forest near Dabbakonta village, located around 500 kilometers from the State capital Raipur, the security men started encircling it. An exchange of fire then broke out between the two sides and the rebels soon escaped into the dense forest, the DIGP said. Later, during search of the encounter spot, the body of a woman Maoist clad in ‘uniform’ and an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle were recovered, he said, adding that the killed rebel was yet to be identified. Some items of daily use and a huge cache of other Naxal-related material were also seized from their camp.
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July - 10 
Two wanted cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre of the Tanda Dalam (armed squad), were shot dead in an encounter with Madhya Pradesh (MP) Police and special anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] forces in the Pujari tola forest under Lanjhi Police Stati
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Two wanted cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre of the Tanda Dalam (armed squad), were shot dead in an encounter with Madhya Pradesh (MP) Police and special anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] forces in the Pujari tola forest under Lanjhi Police Station limits in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on July 10, reports News18. Two of the armed rebels were gunned down by the Hawk Force (special anti-Naxal force of MP Police) and Balaghat District Police, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Tiwari said. No Policemen suffered any injury, Tiwari added. The remaining Maoists managed to escape due to heavy rain and darkness in the area. The slain Maoists, identified as Ashok alias Mangesh (21), a native of Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh, and woman cadre Nande (19), a native of Bastar District of Chhattisgarh, were carrying rewards of INR 800,000 each declared by MP and Chhattisgarh Governments. An SLR rifle and a 315 bore rifle and multiple live rounds of bullets were recovered near the bodies of the slain Maoists.
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July - 11 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), and the District Police exchanged fire in Surjagad hills near Kudum village under Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 11, reports The Indian express. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Anti-Naxal [Le
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), and the District Police exchanged fire in Surjagad hills near Kudum village under Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 11, reports The Indian express. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] Operation, Ravindra Kadam said that the encounter began at 8.30 am in Surjagad hills today. No casualties have been reported from either side. Police recovered ammunition and arms from the encounter spot. “…It appeared to be Company 10 of the CPI(Maoist)… We do not know about any possible casualty on their side,” IGP, Kadam said.
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July - 12 
A Maoist, allegedly involved in the killings of BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi and four Policemen in April, was gunned down in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 12, reports The Pioneer. During a search at the encounter site, the body of a Maoist, identified as
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A Maoist, allegedly involved in the killings of BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi and four Policemen in April, was gunned down in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 12, reports The Pioneer. During a search at the encounter site, the body of a Maoist, identified as Hurra, a member of the Katekalyan Area Committee of Maoists and carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head, was recovered, along with a .303 rifle. “The encounter occurred around 10 am in the forest of Misse Dabba in the Tongpal police station area of Sukma district when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) from Dantewada was carrying out an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, Dantewada, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said.
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July - 12 
Khunti Police arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered two firearms as well as ammunition from Amto Village under Maranghada Police Station limits in Khunti District of Jharkhand on July 12, reports The Pioneer. Those arrested are identified as Sukhdeo Munda (2
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Khunti Police arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered two firearms as well as ammunition from Amto Village under Maranghada Police Station limits in Khunti District of Jharkhand on July 12, reports The Pioneer. Those arrested are identified as Sukhdeo Munda (21), Samir Nagar (20) Karm Singh Nagar (22), Nardeo Munda (19) and Kandra Munda (21) all of them are resident of Maranhada area. Acting on a tip off, a team of Police officials, led by Sub– Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Ashish Kumar Mahli and other Police official of the District Police undertook the operation successfully. The five Maoists were arrested while they were making plans to commit crime in Amto village with their other colleagues. The Police team recovered one country made pistol, some banners of the CPI-Maoist, a green coloured Apache motorcycle and some live cartridges.
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July - 14 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman cadre, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 14, reports Odisha TV. The gun battle broke out in a forest near Gumiyapal village, located around 400 kilometres fro
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman cadre, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 14, reports Odisha TV. The gun battle broke out in a forest near Gumiyapal village, located around 400 kilometres from State capital, Raipur, when a District Reserve Guard (DRG) team was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav, said. During search of the encounter spot, bodies of two Maoist and two firearms – a .303 rifle and a muzzle-loading gun – were recovered, Pallava said. Those killed were identified as Deva and Mamgli alias Mui, who were active members of the Malangir area committee of Maoists and carried rewards of INR 500,000 each on their heads, he said. A suspected woman Maoist, identified as Kosi, was also arrested from the spot, Pallava said.
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July - 17 
A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a reward of INR 50,000 on his head was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Bareilly city in Bareilly District of Uttar Pradesh on July 17, reports The Pioneer. Kheem Singh was arrested from outside the Bar
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A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a reward of INR 50,000 on his head was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Bareilly city in Bareilly District of Uttar Pradesh on July 17, reports The Pioneer. Kheem Singh was arrested from outside the Bareilly railway station on a specific information provided by Manish Srivastava, who was in custody for his alleged involvement in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] activities, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Asim Arun said. Singh, who hailed from Uttarakhand was on his way to Dhanbad to meet his fellow cadres, the IGP said, adding a country made pistol, cartridges, a pen drive, a knife and a wire cutter were recovered from his possession. Police said Singh was active in many farmers' agitations between 1983 and 2003, an active cadre of CPI-Maoist, and was wanted in a number of cases in Uttarakhand.
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July - 23 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Birabhatti village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 23 morning (today), reports The Tribune. The encounter took place in
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Birabhatti village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 23 morning (today), reports The Tribune. The encounter took place in a forest near Birabhatti village, located around 500 kilometres from the State capital Raipur, when a District Reserve Guard (DRG) team was out on a counter-insurgency exercise, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), anti-Naxal operations, Sundarraj P said. After the exchange of fire stopped the body of a rebel and two country-made guns were recovered from the spot, he said. The killed Maoist was identified as Madkam Hidma, ‘secretary’ of the rural party committee of Maoists in the area, the DIGP said, adding that he carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head.
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July - 23 
An anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] force discovered six landmines, suspected to be of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Donubai forest area in Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh on July 23, reports New Kerala. A country-made revolver was also found on the spot. N. Ammi Red
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An anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] force discovered six landmines, suspected to be of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Donubai forest area in Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh on July 23, reports New Kerala. A country-made revolver was also found on the spot. N. Ammi Reddy, Superintendent of Police (SP), said "The landmine dump might have set up almost six years ago. By completing the circuit with the help of remote or even a mobile phone, those mines can be used for massive destruction." He further added that Maoists might be using these places as shelter zones so they might not have plans for using the mines exactly in the same area. If needed, they could have easily used the mines. The Police also said that politicians and combing parties can be possible targets. The SP also added that they suspected the Konda Baredu Dalam (armed squad) of the CPI-Maoist to have planted the mines.
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July - 24 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadrewas killed in an exchange of fire with security personnel inside a forest near Kotbundel village in Kalahandi District of Odisha on July 24, reports Odisha TV. The encounter took place in the forest near Kotbundel village when Special Operation Gro
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadrewas killed in an exchange of fire with security personnel inside a forest near Kotbundel village in Kalahandi District of Odisha on July 24, reports Odisha TV. The encounter took place in the forest near Kotbundel village when Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel were conducting a combing operation, Superintendent of Police (SP), B Gangadhar said.After noticing the security personnel, about six Maoists fired at them and the SOG personnel retaliated, leading to a fierce encounter. While one Maoist was killed, the others fled the scene. A rifle has been seized from the place, he said.“A search operation has been launched in the area and efforts are on to track the Maoists, who disappeared deep inside the forest,” he said.The group of Maoists was involved in the recent killing of a contractor at Dukrigudavillage, Police said. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, suspected Maoists have gunned down a local contractor identified as Bhima Dora at Dukriguda village under Biswanathpur Police limits in Kalahandi District on July 21 night suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’.
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July - 24 
Eight ‘jan militia’(people’s army) members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on July 24, reports Devdiscourse.Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Rajesh Chandra said, they were arrested during a vehicle check in Cha
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Eight ‘jan militia’(people’s army) members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on July 24, reports Devdiscourse.Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Rajesh Chandra said, they were arrested during a vehicle check in Charla area July 24 evening following a chase when the ‘jan militia’ members, tried to flee after noticing a Police party. Police recovered 30 gelatin sticks and eight detonators from their possession. During questioning, they revealed that they belonged to Chhattisgarh, and had been working as ‘militia’ members for the CPI-Maoist for the past two years, the ASP added. The identities of the arrested ‘militia’ members are yet to be established.
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July - 24 
Police found and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) allegedly planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under a bridge in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 24, reports The Week. The bomb was found under a bridge at Made Amgaon on Made Amgaon Ghat road in Chamo
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Police found and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) allegedly planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under a bridge in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 24, reports The Week. The bomb was found under a bridge at Made Amgaon on Made Amgaon Ghat road in Chamorshi Tehsil (revenue unit) during a road clearance operation, he said. "It weighed 25 kg and could have damaged police patrolling vehicles. Our teams often used this road," said Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawade.
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July - 25 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the area of Sathnadia Nallah of Chakarbandha forest in Gaya District of Bihar on July 25, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place around noon between the Maoists and a joint team
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the area of Sathnadia Nallah of Chakarbandha forest in Gaya District of Bihar on July 25, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place around noon between the Maoists and a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) squad and District Police in the Chakarbandha area of the District, Police said. After the encounter, the bodies of three Maoists were found in the spot, the officials said, adding that seven guns, including an AK-47 and three INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifles, and some Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were also recovered. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be established.
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July - 28 
Seven Maoist cadres, including three women cadres, were gunned down in an encounter with SFs in the forests of Tiriya in Jagdalpur city in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on July 28, reports The Pioneer. The exchange of fire occurred at around 4 pm in the forest near Tiriya village under Nagarnar Po
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Seven Maoist cadres, including three women cadres, were gunned down in an encounter with SFs in the forests of Tiriya in Jagdalpur city in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on July 28, reports The Pioneer. The exchange of fire occurred at around 4 pm in the forest near Tiriya village under Nagarnar Police Station area, when a joint team of State Forces was out on a counter-insurgency operation, DIGP, Sundarraj P said. The joint squad of DRG and Special Task Force (STF) was carrying out operation in the forest along Chhattisgarh-Odisha border in Bastar, he said. Bodies of seven ultras, including three women, were recovered from the encounter site. Besides, one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, four .303 rifles and a cache of muzzle loading guns were also seized from the spot, he added. “So far three Naxal cadres have been identified. They are area committee member Sitta, a resident of Chinateenarla village in Vishakhapatnam who was a member of the AOBSZC (Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee) supply team. Somulu, who is likely from Bijapur district was also a member of the supply team and Shanthi who was a member of the AOBSZC military platoon,” he said.
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July - 29 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an encounter with C-60 commandos of Gadchiroli Police at Fuser-Garanji forest under Potegaon armed outpost in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 29, reports The Times of India. The body of the armed woman cadre, yet
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an encounter with C-60 commandos of Gadchiroli Police at Fuser-Garanji forest under Potegaon armed outpost in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 29, reports The Times of India. The body of the armed woman cadre, yet to be identified, was retrieved from the place where the exchange of fire took place. Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawade said some Maoist cadres were spotted fleeing into deeper forest as firing from both the side receded. “It was an input-based operation. Prima facie, we feel the encounter had taken place with Kasnasur dalam but more details are awaited,” he said. Police have made an appeal to the tribal population to enforce ‘gaon bandi’ against Maoists at hamlets and not to allow them to enter. The operation team recovered several rucksacks, 12-bore rifles and other material from the place.
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July - 29 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in a forested patch in Sukma District on July 29, were identified as Madkam Nanda, a member of Maoist South Baster division (division training team ‘commander’) and Sodhi
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in a forested patch in Sukma District on July 29, were identified as Madkam Nanda, a member of Maoist South Baster division (division training team ‘commander’) and Sodhi Gangi, a platoon ‘commander’ of Maoist platoon number 4, reports The Pioneer on July 30. Two firearms, 250-300 gelatin rods two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along with other items were also recovered from the spot. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported two Maoists were killed in an encounter with the SFs in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 29.
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July - 29 
Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 29, reports Hindustan Times. During search, the SFs recovered a under barrel grenade launcher (UBGL), a country-made gun and other explosives from the Maoist camp. “The encounter took pla
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Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 29, reports Hindustan Times. During search, the SFs recovered a under barrel grenade launcher (UBGL), a country-made gun and other explosives from the Maoist camp. “The encounter took place inside the forest between Kanhaigoda and Balantog area under Konta Police Station. Police had specific input about a Maoist camp in that area and hence a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was sent for the operation on Sunday (July 28) night,” Director General of Police (DGP) DM Awasthi said. “The Maoist camp has been demolished by the security forces. We have inputs that a senior cadre were camping in that area but they managed to escape,” said Awasthi.
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July - 31 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) courier carrying arms and explosives to be supplied to Maoists was arrested in Kalahandi District of Odisha on July 31, reports Orissa Post. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team launched a special operation and arrested the Maoist courier near Bhawanipatn
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) courier carrying arms and explosives to be supplied to Maoists was arrested in Kalahandi District of Odisha on July 31, reports Orissa Post. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team launched a special operation and arrested the Maoist courier near Bhawanipatna when he was proceeding to deliver the explosives to Maoists, Kalahandi, Superintendent of Police (SP), B Gangadhar said. On search, a local made gun, 20 gelatin sticks, five electric detonators, electric wires and Maoist leaflets were seized from him, the SP said. Following his interrogation, it was found that he was engaged in movement of arms and ammunition and explosive materials to be delivered to the Maoists in their hideout, the SP said. This apart, the man used to pass information about movement of Security Forces (SFs) to the Maoists and supply them grocery and other articles, the SP added. The identity of the courier is yet to be established.
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August - 1 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested from separate places in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 1, reports India Today. One of them, Madkami Hadma (24), carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was arrested from the Tongpal Police Stati
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested from separate places in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 1, reports India Today. One of them, Madkami Hadma (24), carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was arrested from the Tongpal Police Station limits by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs), Police said. Gelatin rod, wire and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] pamphlets were seized from the possession of Hadma, a resident of Katekalyan Police Station limits in neighbouring Dantewada District, the Police said. Hadma, who was active as a ‘militia commander’, was allegedly involved in attacks on SFs, the Police added. The woman Maoist, identified as Tati Bheeme (30), was arrested by a squad of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s 74th battalion from Godelguda village under the Polampalli Police Station limits, Police said. Bheeme was a member of the training wing of Maoists, and two warrants were pending against Bheeme at the Polampalli Police Station in connection with Naxal-related incidents, Police added.
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August - 2 
Three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were found and defused at a weekly market in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 2, reports Yahoo News. The IEDs were recovered during a joint operation of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Errabor weekly market, Sub-Divisional
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Three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were found and defused at a weekly market in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 2, reports Yahoo News. The IEDs were recovered during a joint operation of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Errabor weekly market, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Akhilesh Kaushik confirmed. "We got the information that IEDs were planted here. We carried out a demining operation and found three IEDs. We have defused them. They were around two kilograms in weight," the SDPO said. Three IEDs were recovered and defused last week in the same area.
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August - 3 
One cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) was arrested following an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and the TPC, in the forests near to Dakra village in Latehar District of Jharkhand on August 3, reports Devdiscourse. During a search operation soon after the encounter, one TPC ca
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One cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) was arrested following an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and the TPC, in the forests near to Dakra village in Latehar District of Jharkhand on August 3, reports Devdiscourse. During a search operation soon after the encounter, one TPC cadre was arrested. The SF personnel recovered one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, one semi-automatic rifle and one US-made automatic rifle, besides a large number of bullets from the encounter spot, Superintendent of Police (SP), Prasant Anand said. The TPC is engaged in extortion and threatening people over phone in the area and anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation will be stepped up in the area, the SP said. TPC is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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August - 3 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gunfight with Security Forces (SFs) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh early on August 3 (today), reports The Pioneer. The exchange of fire occurred around 6 am in the forest near Sitagota village under Baghnadi Police S
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gunfight with Security Forces (SFs) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh early on August 3 (today), reports The Pioneer. The exchange of fire occurred around 6 am in the forest near Sitagota village under Baghnadi Police Station limits, when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Sundarraj P said. So far, seven bodies along with a huge cache of weapons, including one AK-47, have been found from the encounter spot, the DIGP said. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be established.
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August - 4 
One suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by Police in a raid along with Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, arms, ammunition, from a dump in Sirdala Police Station area in Nawada District of Bihar on August 4, reports New Kerala. The Police also recovere
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One suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by Police in a raid along with Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, arms, ammunition, from a dump in Sirdala Police Station area in Nawada District of Bihar on August 4, reports New Kerala. The Police also recovered four Improvised Explosion Devices (IEDs), one weighing 10 Kilograms and three of five Kilograms; one country-made pistol, 39 detonators, 43 INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle cartridges, four uniforms and three mobiles were recovered from a house. The identity of the arrested cadre is yet to be established.
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August - 5 
Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a search operation by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police in the forests near Marjoom village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on August 5, reports India Toda
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Six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a search operation by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police in the forests near Marjoom village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on August 5, reports India Today. The arrested Maoists are identified as Pide Veko (25), Piso Kawasi (22), Payko Veko (26), Fagnu Madkami (30), Sanna Kudami (25) and Pojja Kudami (24), all ‘Jan militia’ (people’s army) members of the CPI-Maoist. "A tiffin bomb, electric wire, Maoist bags and commodities of daily use were recovered from them. They were involved in an encounter with security forces near Chikpal village on July 28 this year," a Police official said.
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August - 6 
A leader of an underground Dalam (armed squad) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) was arrested from the forest area of Raigudem in the Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 6, reports Devdiscourse. D Sammaiah (50) was arrested in the
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A leader of an underground Dalam (armed squad) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) was arrested from the forest area of Raigudem in the Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 6, reports Devdiscourse. D Sammaiah (50) was arrested in the forest area along with a .303 rifle along with ammunition, Police said. Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt said, Sammaiah, wanted in 13 criminal cases in different Police Stations, was arrested while Police were searching for Dalam members who were involved in firing at a Police party in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on July 31. In the firing, Linganna, state ‘secretary’ of the CPI-ML-New Democracy, and the ‘Commander’ of the Linganna faction, the underground group formed by him, was killed.
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August - 9 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was shot dead in an encounter that broke out in the forest area of Tholkobera in Gudri Police Station limits in Khunti District of Jharkhand on August 9 (today), reports Zee News. The encounter took place early morning between the 94 Battalion o
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was shot dead in an encounter that broke out in the forest area of Tholkobera in Gudri Police Station limits in Khunti District of Jharkhand on August 9 (today), reports Zee News. The encounter took place early morning between the 94 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Jharkhand Police, and the Maoists. The identity of the slain Maoist has not been established yet. At least one .315 bore rifle, two double-barrel guns, two AK 47 magazines, ammunition were seized from the encounter site. More than 10 mobile phones and several copies of Aadhaar cards and bank passbooks were also recovered along with the arms and ammunition from the site.
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August - 10 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter near Bihar border under Chouparan Police Station limits in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on August 10, reports The Pioneer. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), ML Meena, informed that the District Police rec
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter near Bihar border under Chouparan Police Station limits in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on August 10, reports The Pioneer. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), ML Meena, informed that the District Police received a tip off that some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] activity is going on in the forest area of Dadpur Village under Chouparan Police Station in Hazaribagh District. Acting on the information, Police conducted the search operation, in which one LWE killed in exchange of bullets and Police also recovered a body from the spot, he added. An INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and a large number of bullet rounds were also recovered from the spot. The Police is yet to identify the slain Maoist, he added.
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August - 14 
An exchange of fire took place between Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kalahandi District of Odisha on August 14, reports Odisha Sun Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), Battula Gangadhar said, the gun battle ensued at the Gundi Res
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An exchange of fire took place between Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kalahandi District of Odisha on August 14, reports Odisha Sun Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), Battula Gangadhar said, the gun battle ensued at the Gundi Reserve Forest under Sadar Police limits in the District, in which several Maoists have sustained injuries. Gelatin sticks, detonators and bombs have been seized from the spot. However, there was no reports of any casualties among the Security Forces (SFs).
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August - 16 
A Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE]of Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) was arrested by the Police in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 16, reports The Hans India. Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt, informed that the arrestee
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A Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE]of Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) was arrested by the Police in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 16, reports The Hans India. Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt, informed that the arrestee was identified as Madivi Ramesh alias Ravi of Palavagu of Mulugugudem under Kothagudem town Police Station limits. On a tip-off that CPI-ML-New Democracy's Azad dalam(armed squad) members were in the forests of Chinthakunta of Laxmidevipalli Mandal (administrative sub-division), the local Police and Special Police Party undertook the combing operations and arrested Ramesh and a firearm was recovered from his possession. However, dalam ‘commander’ Azad and its members escaped into the forests. The SP informed that Ramesh was involved in four criminal cases and he along with other dalam members used to extort money from businessmen and attack Police party.
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August - 20 
A road near Kondasawali village under Konta Tehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh was cut at about 20 places and three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), with the aim to attack Security Forces (SFs), reports ANI on
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A road near Kondasawali village under Konta Tehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh was cut at about 20 places and three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), with the aim to attack Security Forces (SFs), reports ANI on August 21. The incident was reported on August 18 by 231 bn of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). It was informed by villagers of Kondasawali that a meeting of around 250 Maoists took place near their village prior to August 15 where 300 people of other villages were also called and directed by Maoists to oppose the SFs.
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August - 20 
Around five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in an encounter ensued with the Gadchiroli Police in the Yeldadmi forest area under Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on August 20, reports The Indian Express. A rife, blasting material, b
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Around five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in an encounter ensued with the Gadchiroli Police in the Yeldadmi forest area under Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on August 20, reports The Indian Express. A rife, blasting material, bags and several items of personal use were recovered from the site, Police said, adding that the Maoists had set up a camp in the forest. “About 4-5 Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] were apparently injured in the encounter,” the Police said in a statement.
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August - 21 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Dalam (armed squad) member was killed in an alleged exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Pidugula village forest area under Manuguru Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 21, reports The
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Dalam (armed squad) member was killed in an alleged exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Pidugula village forest area under Manuguru Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 21, reports The New Indian Express. After the encounter, Police recovered the dead body along with the weapons and ammunition of the slain Maoist, identified as Jaadi Veeraswamy alias Raghu (34). The recovered items included two pistols, eight to 10 rounds of bullets, a kit bag and revolutionary literature. Bhadradri Kothagudem, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt, the Greyhounds and special party Police had launched a combing operation in the region, based on reliable information that Maoists were spotted in the area. During the operation, the personnel spotted five to six members of the Maoist Dalam, which was led by CPI-Maoist’s Manuguru area committee ‘commander’ Ravi. The Maoists opened fire at the Police party when asked to surrender, who had to fire back in self-defense, SP, Dutt said, adding, after the encounter ended, they found Raghu’s body on the premises and seized his weapons.
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August - 21 
In a joint operation with the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), Jharkhand Police recovered weapons from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) den in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 21, reports New Kerala. According to Police, a joint operation was launched in Bhadua locality under
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In a joint operation with the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), Jharkhand Police recovered weapons from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) den in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 21, reports New Kerala. According to Police, a joint operation was launched in Bhadua locality under Haidernagar Police Station limits in the District, based on intelligence inputs. Four rifles, cartridges, Maoist uniforms and other items were recovered during the operation.
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August - 22 
Police arrested five cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Simdega and Khunti Districts of Jharkhand on August 22, reports New Kerala. According to the Police, three PLFI cadres were arrested from Simdega D
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Police arrested five cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Simdega and Khunti Districts of Jharkhand on August 22, reports New Kerala. According to the Police, three PLFI cadres were arrested from Simdega District. Police seized two pistols from their possession. The identities of the rebels are yet to be established. In the other incident, two PLFI cadres were arrested from Khunti District. Police seized two pistols, cartridges, INR 24,000 in cash and Maoist literature from them. The identities of the rebels are yet to be established.
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August - 24 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 24, reports The Pioneer. Two troopers of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) were also injured in the encounter, Police said. "The exchange of
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 24, reports The Pioneer. Two troopers of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) were also injured in the encounter, Police said. "The exchange of fire took place around 6 am in the forest near Dhurbeda village, located around 20 km away from Orchha police station in the district. It occurred when a DRG team was out on a counter-insurgency operation," Director General of Police (DGP), D M Awasthi said. During search operations, bodies of five Maoists were recovered from the spot. Besides, a huge cache of weapons was also seized from there, Police said. The dead Maoists haven’t been identified yet.
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August - 28 
A trooper of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed during an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists at Swabhiman area near Bonda Ghat in Malkangiri District of Odisha early on August 28 (today), reports Kalin
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A trooper of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed during an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists at Swabhiman area near Bonda Ghat in Malkangiri District of Odisha early on August 28 (today), reports Kalinga TV. One Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel has also sustained bullet injuries in the encounter. A joint team of SOG and DVF was undertaking the operation against the Maoists near Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. The security personnel have recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition including one Self Loading Rifle (SLR) and .303 rifle from the encounter spot.
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August - 30 
Acting on specific tip-off Police arrested a cadre of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seized arms, ammunition and pamphlets from him in Latehar District of Jharkhand on August 30, reports ANI."The Naxal, Jeevlal
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Acting on specific tip-off Police arrested a cadre of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seized arms, ammunition and pamphlets from him in Latehar District of Jharkhand on August 30, reports ANI."The Naxal, Jeevlal Ganjhu (25 years) was arrested from the Bhagiya forest by a team of the Balumath Police station led by Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Om Prakash," Police said in a statement. Four country-made rifles, two carbines, live rounds of bullets and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature pamphlets were also seized by the Police.
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September - 2 
A large number of detonators used for triggering Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts by cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were seized and four persons were detained in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on September 2, reports Outlook.The consignment of 50 detonators packed
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A large number of detonators used for triggering Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts by cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were seized and four persons were detained in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on September 2, reports Outlook.The consignment of 50 detonators packed in two bags, for possible Maoist use, was recovered from four persons travelling from Hyderabad to Katekalyan in a bus in the District, Dantewada, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said."Those detained belong to Gudse, a hyper-sensitive village in Katekalyan, around 400 kilometres from Raipur. We are probing from there they got the detonators and for whom it was intended," he said, adding arrests would be made as investigations progress. The by poll in Dantewada assembly seat, necessitated by the death of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Bhima Mandavi, in a Naxal attack in April this year, will be held on September 23.
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September - 3 
A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Police arrested a dreaded Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre under Laraiyatarh Police Station area in Munger District of Bihar on September 3, reports UNI. The Maoist extremist identified as Gorelal Naiya was arrested from his hid
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A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Police arrested a dreaded Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre under Laraiyatarh Police Station area in Munger District of Bihar on September 3, reports UNI. The Maoist extremist identified as Gorelal Naiya was arrested from his hideout atop a hillock on the basis of specific intelligence input. A double barrel gun, 16 live cartridges and 21 Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] pamphlets were recovered from his possession, Superintendent of Police (SP), Gaurav Mangala said.
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September - 6 
A former cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of CPI-Maoist, was arrested with a loaded desi Katta from Naudiha Police Station area in Palamu District of Jharkhand on September 6, reports UNI. The arrestee identified as Amarjeet Yadav alias Pramajeet Ji, was earlier associ
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A former cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of CPI-Maoist, was arrested with a loaded desi Katta from Naudiha Police Station area in Palamu District of Jharkhand on September 6, reports UNI. The arrestee identified as Amarjeet Yadav alias Pramajeet Ji, was earlier associated with TPC, but he later formed his gang and indulged in the collection of levy and extortion. Amarjeet had served prison term on the previous occasion also, Police said.
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September - 9 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres of Malkangiri District of Odisha, from Annavaram village under Sankhavaram Mandal (administrative sub-division) in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh on September 9, reports Odisha Bytes. The
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres of Malkangiri District of Odisha, from Annavaram village under Sankhavaram Mandal (administrative sub-division) in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh on September 9, reports Odisha Bytes. The arrested Maoists have been identified as Bantala Bonjibabu and Kora Sudru, both native of Ralegarh village in Malkangiri District. Acting on a tip-off, a team of BSF conducted a raid and arrested the Maoists, who during interrogation, confessed that they are members of the Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the Maoists. The Police also seized two country-made guns from their possession.
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September - 13 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)s’ 174th battalion and 150th battalion seized 20 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) during a search operation in Jagargunda area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on September 13, reports India TV. The Maoists had hidden the explosives in a fox hole un
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)s’ 174th battalion and 150th battalion seized 20 kilograms of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) during a search operation in Jagargunda area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on September 13, reports India TV. The Maoists had hidden the explosives in a fox hole underground.
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September - 13 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, carrying cash rewards on their heads, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on September 13, reports The Times of India. The encounter broke out in a forest near Kutrem village in the Kira
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, carrying cash rewards on their heads, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on September 13, reports The Times of India. The encounter broke out in a forest near Kutrem village in the Kirandul Police Station limits when a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local Police was out on an anti-Maoist operation, Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said. After a brief exchange of fire when the SF personnel tried to zero in on the Maoists, they escaped into the dense forest taking advantage of darkness. During a search of the encounter spot, the bodies of two of them were found, SP, Pallava said. The slain Maoists were identified as Lachu Mandavi and Podiya, both members of the Malangir area committee of the Maoists, the Police said, adding that they were carrying cash rewards of INR 500,000 each on their heads. Two weapons - a foreign-made 9mm pistol and a 12-bore rifle - were also recovered from the encounter spot.
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September - 14 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a forest near Tadmetla-Mukram nullah under Chintalnar Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on September 14, reports The Quint. On getting information that Maoists had dug up a road near Tadmetla, Security For
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a forest near Tadmetla-Mukram nullah under Chintalnar Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on September 14, reports The Quint. On getting information that Maoists had dug up a road near Tadmetla, Security Forces (SFs) had launched the operation in the area, around 500 kilometres from State capital, Raipur, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), Sundarraj P said. After the guns fell silent, SFs found bodies of three Maoists, along with an INSAS rifle and other arms and ammunition from the encounter spot. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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September - 14 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested in a joint operation by local Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Harkund village under Bhelwaghati police station limits of Giridih district in Jharkhand on September 15 reports The Pioneer. Actin
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested in a joint operation by local Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Harkund village under Bhelwaghati police station limits of Giridih district in Jharkhand on September 15 reports The Pioneer. Acting on a tip off received by the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Deepak Kumar, the cadres, identified as Prem Soren and Sunil Marandi were arrested on their way “to visit a nearby construction company with an alleged intension of executing some serious crime and spreading Maoists propaganda”. The arrested cadres “were close associates of Sidhu Kandhu and were involved in collection of levy from different parts of Giridih and its surroundings districts”, the ASP said. The Security Forces (SFs) recovered explosives including one country made pistol, detonators, codex wire, one motorcycle and 59 cartridges from their possession. Further, the CRPF Assistant Commandant Ajay Kumar of the district said that both were involved in several incidents of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] violence in the region.
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September - 15 
At least two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and five others injured in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Narkasa forest area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on September 15, reports India Today. On specific information received about a Maoist build
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At least two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and five others injured in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Narkasa forest area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on September 15, reports India Today. On specific information received about a Maoist build-up in Gyarapatti area in Dhanora taluka (revenue sub-division) the security personnel rushed to the spot when they came under heavy fire from a group of 20-25 Maoists, Gadchiroli Police said in a release. "The firing continued for about half an hour. We later found bodies of two Naxals, including a woman. We also found a carbine, a one-bore rifle, several rounds of ammunition, binoculars, walkie-talkie set, a transistor, and items of daily use," a Police official said, adding that around four to five Maoists were apparently injured in the skirmish. The slain Maoists are identified as Lalsu alias Shantaram Devrao Gawde, a resident of Dhanora and platoon party committee member of company no 4, and the woman cadre as Samila from Bastar in Chhattisgarh. Both the slain Maoists carried rewards of INR 400,000 each on their heads, Police said.
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September - 15 
One Maoist cadre was killed an encounter in a forest near Punnur village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on September 15, reports The Quint. The encounter occurred around 8.30 am in the forest near Punnur village when the District Reserve Guard (DRG) had launched a counter-insurgency operation f
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One Maoist cadre was killed an encounter in a forest near Punnur village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on September 15, reports The Quint. The encounter occurred around 8.30 am in the forest near Punnur village when the District Reserve Guard (DRG) had launched a counter-insurgency operation from Awapalli, on a specific input about the movement of wanted Maoist ‘divisional commander’ Nagesh, DIGP, Sundarraj said. After the brief exchange, during search, the body of a male Maoist was found. A .315 bore rifle was also recovered from the spot. The identity of the deceased was not established yet.
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September - 16 
A cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested by Police near Dareikela-Bisra area in Sundargarh district of Odisha on September 16, reports Pragativadi. Acting on a tip-off on his movement in the Bisra for
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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 arrested by Police near Dareikela-Bisra area in Sundargarh district of Odisha on September 16, reports Pragativadi. Acting on a tip-off on his movement in the Bisra forest range, the Police conducted a raid and arrested the cadre. The police seized one mouser pistol with two magazines and PLFI banners from his possession. The arrested cadre has been identified as Mahendra Champia of Kolmunda village in Sundargarh district. According to the police, Mahendra was working with PLFI leader Dinesh Gope of Jharkhand and was actively involved in murder cases and Maoist attacks across the state. He was operating activities in Bisra, Raiboga, Talsera and in Jharkhand-Odisha border and used to extort from businessmen in the bordering areas of Sundargarh and Jharkhand by brandishing guns. He was active since 2012 and as many as seven cases were registered against him.
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September - 16 
In a separate incident, a cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested during a raid at Karimandih village under Haidar Nagar Police station limits in Palamu District of Jharkhand on September 16 reports Th
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In a separate incident, a cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested during a raid at Karimandih village under Haidar Nagar Police station limits in Palamu District of Jharkhand on September 16 reports The Week. The cadre was identified as Mukesh Kumar Yadav alias Toofan, a resident of Lesli Police station area of the District. The Police recovered a rifle and a mobile phone from his possession. According to the District Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Linda, “Mukesh is a self-styled commander of the PLFI and is wanted in six Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] related cases, and Police had been looking for him for the past four years”.
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September - 16 
Three suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested during a search operation from Kanhaiguda village in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on September 16 reports The Daily Pioneer. The arrested cadres were identified as Muchki Erra (27), Madvi Deva (22), both residents
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Three suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested during a search operation from Kanhaiguda village in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on September 16 reports The Daily Pioneer. The arrested cadres were identified as Muchki Erra (27), Madvi Deva (22), both residents of villages under Bhejji police station limits and Madvi Hidma (22), a resident of Errabore Police station limits. Electric detonators along with cordex wire and pencil cells were recovered from their possession. They were arrested in an area-domination exercise conducted by a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) of Chhattisgarh Police and 217 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Konta police station limits, about 475 km south of state capital Raipur. According to Police, “Muchki was a member of CPI-Maoist Dandakaranya Adiwasi Kisan Majdur Sangh (DAKMS), while Madvi Deva and Madvi Hidma were members of Maoist ‘Janmilita’ active in Kottecheru and Gerrapad regions of Sukma”.
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September - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered explosives in containers including sixty packets of firecracker bombs, five detonators, five bundles of electric wire, 13 pressure cookers, 5 kilograms of iron splinters and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature from a Maoist hideout from the forest of Dhumachha
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered explosives in containers including sixty packets of firecracker bombs, five detonators, five bundles of electric wire, 13 pressure cookers, 5 kilograms of iron splinters and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature from a Maoist hideout from the forest of Dhumachhapar village under Taregaon Police Station limits in Kawardha municipality in Kabirdham District of Chhattisgarh on September 21, reports Telangana Today. “Based on specific inputs that Maoists have concealed explosive materials in Dhumachhapar area, a Police team launched an operation. We found three big plastic containers buried in the forest,” the SP, Lal Umed Singh said.
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September - 22 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire (EoF) with Security Forces (SFs) near the Madigamallu-Kondajartha forest area close to Gummarevula village in Gudem Kotha Veedhi Mandal (administrative sub-division) under Vizag Agency in Visakhapatnam Distri
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire (EoF) with Security Forces (SFs) near the Madigamallu-Kondajartha forest area close to Gummarevula village in Gudem Kotha Veedhi Mandal (administrative sub-division) under Vizag Agency in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh near the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border (AOB) area on September 22, reports Times Now News. The exchange of fire took place when personnel of the elite anti-Maoist Greyhounds from Andhra Pradesh, and the Special Protection Force (SPF) came face to face with the Maoists during the combing operations in the agency area. Following the gunfight, bodies of five Maoists were recovered along with arms and kitbags from the encounter spot. There were no reports of any casualties on the Police side. The slain Maoists belonged to the Galikonda 'dalam' (armed squad) of the Maoists that operated on the AOB area, Visakhapatnam, Superintendent of Police (SP), Babujee Attada said. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be established. The combing operations were being carried out in the region in view of the ongoing anniversary celebrations by the CPI-Maoist Formation Day. The banned outfit had announced anniversary celebrations from September 21 to 28.
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September - 24 
A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Tejo Mandal, involved in several murders, extortion, and robbery cases, was arrested by the Bhelwaghati Police in Giridih District of Jharkhand on September 24, reports The Pioneer. After being tipped off that Tejo, was coming
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A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Tejo Mandal, involved in several murders, extortion, and robbery cases, was arrested by the Bhelwaghati Police in Giridih District of Jharkhand on September 24, reports The Pioneer. After being tipped off that Tejo, was coming on his motorbike from unknown destination and was just reached near Gadi-Billi village, Police from Bhelwaghati, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, in a joint operation on September 24 night, conducted a raid to arrest him, who had been evading arrest for the last three years. Police found cartridges, along with several Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] pamphlets, from Tejo's possession.
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September - 28 
Two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) of 30 kilograms each were recovered by SFs in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on September 28, reports Business Standard. According to Police, the explosives were placed by Maoists in steel containers which were buried beneath the road to possibly
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Two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) of 30 kilograms each were recovered by SFs in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on September 28, reports Business Standard. According to Police, the explosives were placed by Maoists in steel containers which were buried beneath the road to possibly target VIP/SFs convoy."Teams of 195 battalions of CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] and Dantewada police today (September 28) recovered around 60 kg IED planted under a bridge on Dantewada-Katekalyan road to target VIP/security forces convoy," Police said. SFs have also recovered 150 m-long electric wire connected to two IEDs.
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September - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) destroyed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp after a gun battle with Maoist rebels on a forested hill near Pugda village in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on September 30, reports The Week. The encounter took place in the morning on a forested hill near P
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Security Forces (SFs) destroyed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp after a gun battle with Maoist rebels on a forested hill near Pugda village in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on September 30, reports The Week. The encounter took place in the morning on a forested hill near Pugda village when some joint teams of various SFs were out on an anti-Maoist operation, Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap said. On getting a tip-off about presence of a dozen Maoists at their camp on the hill between Pugda and Korcha villages, various joint squads of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and local Police launched the operation, he said. When one of the patrolling teams was advancing through a forest in Pugda, the rebels fired at them from the hill, forcing the security men to retaliate, he said. After heavy firing from both the sides for a brief period, Maoists escaped into the dense forest, Kashyap said, adding that there was no casualty among the security personnel. Later, the SFs demolished the Maoist camp and recovered a claymore mine (explosive), utensils, camping material and a huge cache of daily use items from there, he added.
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October - 4 
The Gadchiroli Police, on October 4, foiled a major attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), with the busting of a hideout in the dense forests of Pendri Village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports India Today. As per the reports, based on intelligence inputs, C-60 Comm
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The Gadchiroli Police, on October 4, foiled a major attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), with the busting of a hideout in the dense forests of Pendri Village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports India Today. As per the reports, based on intelligence inputs, C-60 Commandoes of the Gadchiroli Police conducted a search operation in the dense forests of the village and busted the Maoist hideout. From the hideout, the Police recovered 15 hand grenades, 15 gelatin sticks, a pressure cooker bomb with five to six kilograms of explosives, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonator, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) switch and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature and uniforms. The above-mentioned explosives and equipments were reportedly hidden to launch attacks during the State assembly elections scheduled for October 21 in the District.
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October - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) thwarted a possible Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack when they recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted along the main road near Penta village under Errabor Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 5, reports Fi
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Security Forces (SFs) thwarted a possible Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack when they recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted along the main road near Penta village under Errabor Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 5, reports First Post. A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 150th battalion and local Police was out on a search operation when it unearthed the IED, weighing five kilograms, packed in a steel tiffin box was buried close to a tree on the side of the road, a senior official said. Maoists planted explosives close to trees and wells to target security personnel, as they often take shelter under trees and use the water resources during their long search operations in jungles, the official explained.
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October - 7 
Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Timla village under Maranhada Police Station limits of Khunti District in Jharkhand on October 7, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres were identified as Dharamveer Mahto alias Demka Mahto, Amarjeet Munda alias Som
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Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Timla village under Maranhada Police Station limits of Khunti District in Jharkhand on October 7, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres were identified as Dharamveer Mahto alias Demka Mahto, Amarjeet Munda alias Soma Munda and Karan Singh Munda. As per the sources, the trio used to operate between Maranhada and Arki Police Station limits of the District. The Police recovered a country-made pistol, 15 rounds of AK-47 cartridges and a Maoist banner from them. The arrests were made during a search operation that was launched by the District Police after they received intelligence inputs regarding the presence of the Maoists in the village. The Superintendent of Police (SP) of the District, Ashutosh Shekhar said, “The arrested Maoists were new recruits. Barring Dharamveer, who is wanted in several cases of murder, extortion and loot registered at various Police Stations of the District, the others don’t have a criminal background. Dharamveer had in July last year shot dead a villager called Soma Munda”. Further, a Police Official said, “The presence of Maoists in the area is a cause for concern. The arrests will send a strong message to the rebels who are trying to create nuisance before the Assembly elections”.
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October - 8 
A ‘deputy commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), carrying a cash reward of INR 800,000 lakh on his head, was killed by the Security Forces (SFs) while a District Reserve Guard (DRG) Jawan received minor injuries in an exchange of fire in the Katekalyan forest area near Pitepal v
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A ‘deputy commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), carrying a cash reward of INR 800,000 lakh on his head, was killed by the Security Forces (SFs) while a District Reserve Guard (DRG) Jawan received minor injuries in an exchange of fire in the Katekalyan forest area near Pitepal village of Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on October 8, reports The Times of India. The slain Maoist was identified as Kawasi Deva, ‘deputy commander’ of Platoon No. 26 of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), the 'military wing’ of CPI-Maoist. He was earlier active as Kanger Valley ‘area committee member’ (ACM). As per the sources, a group of Maoists were heading towards Sukma District along the Jagdalpur road to carry out a major attack on SFs when they were intercepted. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG, Anti-Maoist operations), P. Sundarraj said, “Hundreds of District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel were out on the mission, based on specific input about rebels from PLGA Platoon No. 26 camping in the said forest”. When the target area was being cordoned off, the SFs spotted the rebels near the village and challenged them. A gun-battle broke out between the two sides that lasted around 45 minutes. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Maoists retreated deeper into the forest, said the DIG. While searching the area, the SFs recovered the uniformed body of the slain Maoist along with a country-made pistol and two magazines each of the INSAS and SLR rifles. According to a senior Police Official, an Assistant Constable of DRG, Kailash Netam also died during the encounter after he suffered a fatal heart attack.
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October - 10 
A Dalam (armed squad) member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from a place near R. Kothagudem forest area between Chinthaguppa and Bodanelly villages in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Bhadradri Kothagudem District in Telangana on October 10, reports Te
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A Dalam (armed squad) member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from a place near R. Kothagudem forest area between Chinthaguppa and Bodanelly villages in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Bhadradri Kothagudem District in Telangana on October 10, reports Telangana Today. The arrested cadre was identified as Podiyam Jogaiah alias Pawan (20), a native of the said Mandal. The incident of arrest took place during a vehicle inspection conducted by the Cherla Police, Special Party and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 141 battalion ‘A’ Coy. The Police seized as many as 20 gelatin sticks from his possession. According to Police, he was serving as underground cadre and was a member of Cherla Dalam led by ‘commander’ Sodi Jogaiah. At the orders of CPI-Maoist high command, he went to Korakatpadu village, a border village in the District to collect the gelatin sticks from CPI-Maoist committee members. He was later on supposed to hand over the material to the Maoists in Cherla. The Police added that he was involved in the murder of a former TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samithi) MPTC (Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies) member, Nalluri Srinivas earlier in July this year. Besides, he was also involved in the murder of one Irpa Venkateswarlu of Kurnapalli and blasting of directional mine at Chinthaguppa-Bodanelli forests, injuring a Special Party constable and other incidents.
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October - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Tekmetla village under Usoor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 11, reports Daily Pioneer. According to an unnamed senior Police Offici
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Tekmetla village under Usoor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 11, reports Daily Pioneer. According to an unnamed senior Police Official, a joint squad of 229th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police had launched an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operation in the interiors of Usoor, about 450 km from State capital Raipur. When the SFs were cordoning off a forested area, a gun-battle broke out between the two sides. Although, the rebels disappeared into the dense forest, the SFs recovered the body of the slain Maoist along with a muzzle-loading gun during a search; the official said adding that the identity of the Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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October - 11 
The Ramagundam Commissionerate Police on October 11 arrested three imposters of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Mancherial District of Telangana, reports Telangana Today. The Police seized a country made pistol, nine live bullets, three mobile phones and a motorbike from their poss
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The Ramagundam Commissionerate Police on October 11 arrested three imposters of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Mancherial District of Telangana, reports Telangana Today. The Police seized a country made pistol, nine live bullets, three mobile phones and a motorbike from their possession. The arrested imposters were identified as Thode Rajeshwar Reddy, a bakery owner and resident of Adarshanagar locality in Chennur of the District, Bomma Chandrasekhar Reddy, a financier and native of Manginapalli Village in Machilipatnam Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh and Naveen Reddy, an alumnus of NIT (National Institute of Technology) from Nelwai in Vemanapalli Mandal in Adilabad District of the State. They were arrested after their act was exposed when they sent a letter to Raj Kumar, a Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Narva village in Jaipur Mandal in the District threatening to kill him, if he failed to pay Rs 5 lakh. The extortion was made towards Maoist party fund and for Maoists’ week-long celebrations with a bullet on behalf of Maoist Action Team ‘commander’ Ranadheer. The letter also explained his tour programme of the last 20 days. Besides, the fake Maoists made threatening phone calls to the Sarpanch. Following which Raj Kumar approached the Police who in turn began a probe into the case and nabbed the three. The Ramagundam Commissioner of Police V. Sathyanarayana said, the imposters were taken into custody when they were moving suspiciously at Chennur cross-roads in the town. The trio confessed to be indulging in extortion from realtors, contractors and businessmen using a country made weapon. They admitted that they had posed as Maoists and threatened realtors. They also revealed that they used to send a letter and bullet to their targets, posing as extremists, to extort money from them, Sathyanarayana said.
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October - 12 
A CPI-Maoist camp operating from a dense forested region was busted by a team of Security Force (SF) personnel following an exchange of fire in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on October 12, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajnandgaon, Kamlochan Kashyap said, “A joint team o
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A CPI-Maoist camp operating from a dense forested region was busted by a team of Security Force (SF) personnel following an exchange of fire in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on October 12, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajnandgaon, Kamlochan Kashyap said, “A joint team of DRG (District Reserve Guard), STF (Special Task Force), ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) and Maharashtra Police, acting on specific input about presence of Maoists in a hilly terrain of Bukmarka jungles under Manpur police station limits located about 120 km (kilometres) from Rajnandgaon town near Gadchiroli border, carried out the operation.” A brief encounter also occurred between Police and armed Maoists in which one woman Maoist was injured but others slipped in dense forest after a quick exchange of fire, he said. Pressure cooker Improvised Explosive Device (IED), walkie-talkie batteries, solar plates, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature and other items of daily use were found at the spot.
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October - 12 
Two hardcore Maoists were arrested in Banka and Gaya Districts of the State on October 12, reports UNI. In the first incident, Police arrested a Maoist cadre, identified as Ravi Chaudhary near Badua dam under Belhar Police Station limits in Banka District. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Arvind G
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Two hardcore Maoists were arrested in Banka and Gaya Districts of the State on October 12, reports UNI. In the first incident, Police arrested a Maoist cadre, identified as Ravi Chaudhary near Badua dam under Belhar Police Station limits in Banka District. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Arvind Gupta said that the hardcore Maoist was arrested from his hideout near the dam based on specific intelligence input. The Police recovered a pistol, live cartridges, a vehicle and incriminating objects from his possession. He was involved in various unlawful activities and had already jail terms, the SP added. In the second incident, a joint team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Gaya Police arrested a hardcore Maoist, identified as Kapil Yadav from his house at Bhusbhusia village under Dhobi Police Station limits in Gaya District. Police said the cadre was arrested based on specific intelligence input; also that he was involved in various unlawful activities and was absconding since long.
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October - 13 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre (25) was arrested with arms and ammunition following an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Maniyara forest area along the borders of Munger and Lakhisarai Districts in Bihar on October 13, reports Dev Discourse. The incident took place
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre (25) was arrested with arms and ammunition following an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Maniyara forest area along the borders of Munger and Lakhisarai Districts in Bihar on October 13, reports Dev Discourse. The incident took place during joint operations carried out by Cobra Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and District Police deep inside the forest. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Manu Maharaj said, around three to four Maoists might have been killed in the encounter in which 100 rounds of fire were exchanged from both sides, adding that, some ultras could also have been injured. The Maoists numbering around 100 used light machine gun (LMG) and rocket launchers in retaliation to the joint operations. While a search is still underway, Police arrested the cadre and seized AK-47 magazines, wireless sets and other belongings of the Maoists after the encounter, the DIG added.
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October - 13 
A joint team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Gaya Police seized can bombs, detonators and other firearms from a CPI-Maoist hideout in a forest area under Mohanpur Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar on October 13, reports UNI. The recovery was made after the SFs received specific intell
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A joint team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Gaya Police seized can bombs, detonators and other firearms from a CPI-Maoist hideout in a forest area under Mohanpur Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar on October 13, reports UNI. The recovery was made after the SFs received specific intelligence input. The recovery included two can bombs, large number of detonators, a pistol and nine live cartridges, said the Police, adding that the Maoists had concealed firearms for their use in some unlawful plan on large scale.
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October - 15 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at a forest in Tulsi Dongri area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 15, reports NDTV. The slain Maoist has been identified as Kosa, ‘deputy commander’ of Mahupadhar Local Organ
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at a forest in Tulsi Dongri area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 15, reports NDTV. The slain Maoist has been identified as Kosa, ‘deputy commander’ of Mahupadhar Local Organisation Squad (LOS) of Darbha Division of Maoists. The incident took place when a team of the Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Group (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG, Anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation) Sundarraj P. said. The gun-battle broke out between the two sides when a patrolling team was cordoning off the area where there was a Maoist hideout located about 350 kilometers from the State capital, Raipur. The body of the slain Maoist was recovered following a search operation along with a country-made pistol, a large number of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other Naxal literature from the incident site, the DIG added.
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October - 16 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter near Jagargunda village under Konta tehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 16, reports ANI. The incident took place when troops of EF/231 were out from Ko
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter near Jagargunda village under Konta tehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on October 16, reports ANI. The incident took place when troops of EF/231 were out from Kondasamli area in the District for a search operation. The SFs recovered two Bharmar guns, one ammunition pouch and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) form the encounter site.
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October - 20 
Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested after an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Netikakler village under Bedre Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 20, reports Daily Pioneer. The arrested cadres have been identified
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Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested after an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Netikakler village under Bedre Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 20, reports Daily Pioneer. The arrested cadres have been identified as Lakhmu Poyam, Tokk alias Sukhram and Sadhu Majji. According to a Police Official, a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and local Police was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operation in the area. When the patrolling team was advancing through Netikakler, located around 450 km away from Raipur, a group of armed Maoists opened fire on SFs which led to a gunfight. Although the Maoists soon disappeared into dense forests, the SFs arrested the three Maoists along with two muzzle loading guns and a tiffin bomb from the spot.
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October - 21 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested at Bhalguhi village under Jhajha Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on October 21, reports Dev Discourse. The arrested cadre has been identified as Vijay Yadav. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Inamul Haque Mengnoo sai
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested at Bhalguhi village under Jhajha Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on October 21, reports Dev Discourse. The arrested cadre has been identified as Vijay Yadav. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Inamul Haque Mengnoo said, acting on a tip-off, a Police team raided the village and arrested the Maoist. On the basis of information provided by Yadav during interrogation, the Police seized one musket, two country-made pistols and three live cartridges from Bakhauri Bathan forests. The SP added that two other Maoists were arrested from different areas of the District; however, their identities are yet to be ascertained.
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October - 21 
Three persons were arrested for extorting money from locals by impersonating as cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by Kakrigumma Police from three different areas in Koraput District of Odisha on October 21, reports The New Indian Express. The Superintendent of Police (SP) of
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Three persons were arrested for extorting money from locals by impersonating as cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by Kakrigumma Police from three different areas in Koraput District of Odisha on October 21, reports The New Indian Express. The Superintendent of Police (SP) of Malkangiri District, Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo, said some criminal groups in the District are extorting money from people in the name of Maoists. Following extortion complaints from some PRI (Panchayati Raj Election) members and contractors, the SP formed a Special Police team which during investigation arrested the imposters - Sukhadev Mahanandia from Semiliguda Upar Sahi area, Shyama Mahanandia from Semliguda Tala Sahi area and Purna Tadingi of Upar Gumandi area in Narayanpatna village of the District. They had extorted lakhs of rupees in the name of Maoists in the last three years from people of Naryanpatna, Bandhugaon, Boipariguda, Semliguda and Pottangi areas in the District, the SP said, adding that the Police seized a country made rifle, Maoist letter pads, Maoist uniform and a mobile phone from them.
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October - 24 
Four persons posing as cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested on charges of extorting money from a Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution), in Kakarigumma under Laxmipur block of Koraput District of Odisha on October 24, reports
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Four persons posing as cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested on charges of extorting money from a Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution), in Kakarigumma under Laxmipur block of Koraput District of Odisha on October 24, reports Odisha Sun Times. Laxmipur Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ashwini Kumar Naik said, INR 30,000 cash, a mobile, Maoist posters, a country made gun and one motorcycle were seized from the possession of the fake Maoists. One of the four accused allegedly called up Bhitargada Sarpanch Shreedhara Jani on September 28 and demanded INR 100,000 for purchase of guns. The accused also put up two posters in Girliput village while issuing threatens to the Sarpanch. Fearing attack on him, the Sarpanch handed over INR 50,000 to the accused in Jholaguda forest on October 2. The Sarpanch, however, sought help from Police after the four Maoist imposters called up him asking for the remaining INR 50,000 on October 6. Based on the complaint, police registered a case and Police raided different places. Suspecting the involvement of one Gobind Jani of Uparkanti village under Semiliguda Block, Police detained him.
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October - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an encounter with the Maoists in a forested patch in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on October 24, reports The Pioneer. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kanker Kirtan Rathor informed, “BSF’s 175, 157
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an encounter with the Maoists in a forested patch in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on October 24, reports The Pioneer. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kanker Kirtan Rathor informed, “BSF’s 175, 157, and 82nd battalions along with district police had launched a massive combing operation in four police station limits including- Badgaon, Durgkondal, Partappur and Siksod. On Thursday afternoon team of 175th battalion BSF had a face-off with Maoist team in the forest Markachua and Urpanjur which resulted in intense gun battle.”Soon Maoist lost their ground and slipped into the forest, the ASP said while adding during the searching of area Police found two cooker Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) weighing 2 kilograms and 3 kilograms each, wire bundles, detonators, remote control, calculator, axe, knives, camera pen, radio, umbrella, backpacks, medicines and other items of daily use in huge quantity.
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October - 28 
Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area at Manjakkatty under Attappady Block (administrative unit) in Palakkad District of Kerala on October 28, reports The New Indian Expr
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Three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area at Manjakkatty under Attappady Block (administrative unit) in Palakkad District of Kerala on October 28, reports The New Indian Express. The slain Maoists have been identified as Karthik alias Karthick alias Karthi from Tamil Nadu, Aravind alias Suresh and Sreemathi alias Jyoti, a woman cadre, both from Chikkamagaluru District of Karnataka. The three were said to be members of Bhavani Dalam (armed squad) of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) of CPI-Maoist. According to Police, two groups of Thunderbolts, the elite Commando Force of Kerala Police, were on routine combing operations in the said forested area when a seven-member Maoist squad opened fire at them. The Maoists were killed when SFs returned the fire. The Police have recovered four fire arms including an AK-47 rifle from the incident spot. It is believed that four other members of the group, including Manivannan, the Maoist leader from Tamil Nadu, escaped the gun-battle. However, Manivannan is suspected to have suffered bullet injuries in the firing, said a senior Police Official.
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October - 29 
Khunti District Police raided Chutia area in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on October 29, and arrested a People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre, identified as Harihar Mahto alias Harihar Sahu who has a bounty of INR 200,000 on his head, reports The Pioneer. Police recovered two pistols and h
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Khunti District Police raided Chutia area in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on October 29, and arrested a People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre, identified as Harihar Mahto alias Harihar Sahu who has a bounty of INR 200,000 on his head, reports The Pioneer. Police recovered two pistols and half dozen cartridges from Mahto. Khunti Superintendent of Police, Ashutosh Shekhar said that Harihar is a hardcore rebel belonging to PLFI. “Mahto, a resident of Karra Police Station of Khunti district was hiding at Chutia area in Ranchi. Karra Police raided the area on late Tuesday night with the help of Chutia Police team and arrested him. PLFI is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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November - 2 
A cadre of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Navdih area under Lawalong Police Station limits in Chatra District of Jharkhand on November 2, reports The Times of Indi
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A cadre of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Navdih area under Lawalong Police Station limits in Chatra District of Jharkhand on November 2, reports The Times of India. According to Police, the exchange of fire broke out when personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ), the State's anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] Force were out in a combing operation. The SFs recovered an AK-47 and a Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle, ammunition and other materials from the area.
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November - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police from Lakra forest area under Chandramandih Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on November 3, reports UNI. According to Superintendent of Police (
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police from Lakra forest area under Chandramandih Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar on November 3, reports UNI. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Inamul Ul-Haq Menganoo, the cadre identified as Kailash Rajak, a self-proclaimed ‘sub zonal commander’ of CPI-Maoist was arrested on the basis of specific intelligence input. He was involved in various unlawful activities. The Security Forces (SFs) recovered one rifle and magazine from his possession.
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November - 5 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Munga village under KatekalyanTehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on November 5, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place when a team of the Di
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Munga village under KatekalyanTehsil (revenue unit) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on November 5, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation, a senior Police official said. When the patrolling team was advancing through the forest of Munga, the gun- battle broke out between the two sides, and after the exchange of fire stopped, bodies of two Maoists were recovered from the spot. Two firearms and some explosives were also recovered. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be established.
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November - 9 
A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) trainer was detained by a Tamil Nadu Special Task Force (STF) team at Chembukarai village near Anaikatti in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu on November 9, reports The New Indian Express. The arrestee identified as Deepak alias Chandu, an arm
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A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) trainer was detained by a Tamil Nadu Special Task Force (STF) team at Chembukarai village near Anaikatti in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu on November 9, reports The New Indian Express. The arrestee identified as Deepak alias Chandu, an arms trainer of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) the armed wing of the CPI-Maoist. The STF has been conducting a combing operation in the West Zone to look into any Maoist infiltration following the recent Kerala Police firing in Attappady forest. STF officials said that the Maoist, Deepak, from Chhattisgarh, works on the frontlines of the PLGA to set up a base of Bhavani Dalam (armed squad) in tri-junction forest area, spread over Karnataka-Kerala-Tamil Nadu (KKT) forest boundaries.
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November - 9 
The Kerala Police have recovered scripts written in Tamil and Chhattisgarhi languages and a huge haul of arms and cash from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp, after their recent encounter with the extremists at Attappady forest in Palakkad District of Kerala, reports The New Indian
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The Kerala Police have recovered scripts written in Tamil and Chhattisgarhi languages and a huge haul of arms and cash from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp, after their recent encounter with the extremists at Attappady forest in Palakkad District of Kerala, reports The New Indian Express on November 9. Sources state that the Thunderbolt squad, which had been combing the area for Maoist presence after receiving a tip-off, came under attack and killed four Maoists in retaliatory fire. According to the West Zone Police, seven weapons -- one AK 47, three 303 calibre guns, three country-made guns, and 150 rounds of ammunition were retrieved. The Police also found INR 69,000 cash, a laptop, pen drive and two Kindle notebooks at the site. A senior Police officer noted that the scripts had instructions in Chhattisgarhi and a few other languages on how to ambush Police forces on varied terrains. A separate team has been appointed to analyse the messages. “Manivasagam, who was shot dead in the firing, has mentioned in Tamil that woman cadre are sexually exploited by men. It is not clear whether he mentioned this about his group or some other group,” said the Police.
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November - 12 
Bisra Police on November 12, arrested three cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), from Bisra area in Sundargarh District of Odisha, reports Orissa Post. The arrested cadres have been identified as Pawan Tanibading (24), Samuel Soy Murmu (22) and Rajesh Birua (45). According to Police,
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Bisra Police on November 12, arrested three cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), from Bisra area in Sundargarh District of Odisha, reports Orissa Post. The arrested cadres have been identified as Pawan Tanibading (24), Samuel Soy Murmu (22) and Rajesh Birua (45). According to Police, they were identified as active members of PLFI and were working under PLFI head Dinesh Gope and ‘area commander’ Sanschar Soren of Jharkhand. They were operating in the boarding areas of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha since 2016. Acting on a tip-off about a gathering of some persons at Bhalulata, a team of Bisra Police reached the spot and laid a trap. The Police eventually managed to arrest the accused trio at Bisra Petrol Pump. Two pistols, two live ammunitions, one sharp weapon were found from their possession of the accused cadres.
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November - 13 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Gachanpalli village under Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 13, reports India Today. A j
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Gachanpalli village under Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 13, reports India Today. A joint team of SFs, District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), were on a counter-insurgency operation, when one of the patrolling teams of DRG was advancing through Gachanpalli forest, a gunfight broke out between the Maoists and SFs. The Maoists soon escaped from the spot on finding the security personnel zeroing on them. During the search, the body of a Maoist clad in 'uniform' was recovered from the spot along with a country-made firearm, a huge cache of explosives and other Maoist-related material, Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Sundarraj P said. The slain cadre was identified as Kadti Mutta, a ‘Jan militia Commander’, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, the IGP said.
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November - 14 
The Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel and District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Karkamarka forest near Muniguda in Rayagada District of Odisha on November 14, reports Kalinga TV. Acting on specific intelligence about the movement
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The Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel and District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Karkamarka forest near Muniguda in Rayagada District of Odisha on November 14, reports Kalinga TV. Acting on specific intelligence about the movement of Maoist cadres in the forest area in the District, the security personnel launched a massive combing operation in the region. The security personnel recovered landmines, medicines, food items, Maoist dresses and several daily-use equipment from the spot.
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November - 16 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from a house near Sheetala Asthan Mandir under Tilka Manjhi Police Station limits in Bhagalpur District of Bihar on November 16, reports UNI. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ashish Bharti said that an extremist of CPI-Maoist
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from a house near Sheetala Asthan Mandir under Tilka Manjhi Police Station limits in Bhagalpur District of Bihar on November 16, reports UNI. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ashish Bharti said that an extremist of CPI-Maoist identified as Ranjan Bind was arrested from the house of one Babloo Yadav on the basis of specific intelligence input. He said the arrested Maoist is a native of Sanha village under Kharagpur Police Station area in Munger District of the State. SSP, Bharti said a loaded pistol was recovered from his possession. Nearly 12 cases of unlawful activities were lodged against the Maoist at various Police Stations in Munger and Jamui Districts.
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November - 17 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on November 17, reports The Pioneer. Baman Mandavi (27) and Hidma Podiyami (26), both jan-militia (people’s army) members, were arrested from the forest near Nadenar v
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on November 17, reports The Pioneer. Baman Mandavi (27) and Hidma Podiyami (26), both jan-militia (people’s army) members, were arrested from the forest near Nadenar village under Katekalyan Police Station limits, around 70 kilometres from State capital, Raipur, on November 17 evening, a local Police official said. "Based on their interrogation, a tiffin bomb planted by them to harm security forces was recovered from the area along with a detonator and an electric wire," the official said. "Their job involves arranging ration for senior ultras and keeping an eye on the movement of security forces. The duo was also allegedly involved in planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and iron spikes to target security personnel," the official explained.
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November - 21 
A Chhattisgarh native working as a courier for Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) underground faction was arrested by Police in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telengana on November 21, reports Telangana Today. The Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE], identi
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A Chhattisgarh native working as a courier for Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) underground faction was arrested by Police in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telengana on November 21, reports Telangana Today. The Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE], identified as Sodi Gangaiah of Komatipalli of Usoor in Chhattisgarh, migrated to Laxmidevipalli in Bhadradri Kothagudem District 15 years back and was engaged in agriculture. Ramanna dalam (armed squad) of New Democracy contacted him in 2012 seeking to supply essential commodities, medicines and other material. One year back, the members of Ramanna dalam handed over a firearm to him and asked him to hide it and that they would take it back when required. He hid the firearm in his house. He was taken into custody when he was moving around suspiciously in Gattumalla forests, carrying a bag. During interrogation, he told the Police that he had a firearm in the bag and was going to nearby forest to bury it there, Laxmidevipalli CI (circle inspector) of Police, Ashok, said. Gangaiah was booked under relevant sections and was remanded to judicial custody.
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November - 23 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 23, reports The Pioneer. Two of the Maoists were killed in a forested area near Minpa village under Burkapal Police Station limits in
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 23, reports The Pioneer. Two of the Maoists were killed in a forested area near Minpa village under Burkapal Police Station limits in the District. According to P. Sundarraj, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar Range, the incident took place when a patrolling team comprising of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) was undertaking a cordoning off exercise. "The bodies of two Maoists clad in 'uniform' were retrieved from the spot at the encounter ended. We have also found five weapons. Further details are awaited as the search operation is still underway," he informed. The identities of the two slain Maoists are yet to be established. In the meanwhile, earlier in the day, a Maoist was killed in an exchange of fire with SFs near Muler village under Fulbagdi Police Station limits in the District, some 500 kilometres from the State capital Raipur. The slain Maoist was identified as Kesa, a member of 'platoon 30' of the self-styled 'People's Liberation Guerrilla Army' (PLGA) of CPI-Maoist. "When a patrolling team was moving through the forest, it came under fire from Maoists, who fled after retaliatory action from SFs. We found the body of one ultra on the spot, as well as a wireless set and country-made pistol," Superintendent of Police (SP), Shalabh Sinha said.
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November - 25 
The Security Forces (SFs) have unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump and recovered 358 gelatin sticks from a forested area in Singanakota village in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh on November 25, reports The Hindu. The recovery was made when a combing team of Police
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The Security Forces (SFs) have unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump and recovered 358 gelatin sticks from a forested area in Singanakota village in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh on November 25, reports The Hindu. The recovery was made when a combing team of Police identified the explosive material concealed near a hill in the forest. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Adnan Nayeem Asmi said, “During investigation it came to light that Maoists planned a major attack. With the seizure of the explosive material in large quantity, a major tragedy has been averted”. He further added, “we are trying to identify the Dalam (Armed Squad) which has concealed the gelatin sticks and from where the explosive material was sourced”.
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