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April - 1 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who was killed in an exchange of fire with a team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Gumla District of Jharkhand on March 31, has been identified as Dineshwar Oraon alias Dinu Oraon (23), a resident of RoradChapar To
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who was killed in an exchange of fire with a team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Gumla District of Jharkhand on March 31, has been identified as Dineshwar Oraon alias Dinu Oraon (23), a resident of RoradChapar Toli under Peshrar Police Station limits in Lohardaga District of the State, reports The Telegraph on April 2. As per the report, Oraon was an ‘area commander’ of CPI-Maoist and carried a cash reward of INR 200,000 on his head. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Anjani Kumar Jha, said, “Oraon was wanted in at least nine cases registered against him in Gumla and Lohardaga Districts.” Further, a Police Official added that the team also recovered a semi-automatic 303 rifle as well as 105 rounds of ammunition, four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in milk cans and other weapons-related equipment from the incident site.
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April - 13 
Police arrested five Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Sopore area in Tujar and Harwan in Baramulla District of J&K on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior.One Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) gun, one UBGL grenade and 5 hand grenades and other incriminating material were
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Police arrested five Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Sopore area in Tujar and Harwan in Baramulla District of J&K on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior.One Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) gun, one UBGL grenade and 5 hand grenades and other incriminating material were recovered from their possession, Police said, adding that the arrested OGWs are also involved in a case registered in Bomai Police Station.The OGWs have been identified as Arif Billa, Sartaj Ahmad Sheikh, Nissar Ahmad Lone, Mohammad Murtaza Bhat and Fayaz Ahmad.Police said that they were involved in grenade throwing incident on a civilian in January, and were also working for the LeT.
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April - 15 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant was arrested from Namdailong village in Cachar District of Assam on April 15, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as ‘corporal’ Nambipou. The arrestee confessed that he had joined Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in Feb
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant was arrested from Namdailong village in Cachar District of Assam on April 15, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as ‘corporal’ Nambipou. The arrestee confessed that he had joined Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in February 2016 and then in 2018 joined NSCN-K. One .22 mm pistol, one magazine and seven rounds of .22 mm ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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April - 17 
Arms and ammunition were recovered by Assam Rifles (AR) from Old Shallang village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times on April 18.The recovered weapons included AK-56 rifle with magazine, 18 rounds of live ammunition, a rifle cover and combat fatigues. The weapons are
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Arms and ammunition were recovered by Assam Rifles (AR) from Old Shallang village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times on April 18.The recovered weapons included AK-56 rifle with magazine, 18 rounds of live ammunition, a rifle cover and combat fatigues. The weapons are suspected to have been hidden by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) ‘major’ Khampong Jugli.
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April - 5 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered live Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and a heavy amount of ammunition from Bihar-Jharkhand borders on April 5, reports All India Radio. As per the report, the State Police Forces of Jharkhand and Bihar, as well as personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRP
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered live Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and a heavy amount of ammunition from Bihar-Jharkhand borders on April 5, reports All India Radio. As per the report, the State Police Forces of Jharkhand and Bihar, as well as personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a joint search operation, recovered four IEDs of 20 kilograms each and ammunition from the Garudabad area under Chakai Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar and Bhatuakurha river area under Bhelwaghati Police Station limits in Giridih District of Jharkhand.
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April - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) gunned down two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Dairoo in Keegam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 17, reports Daily Excelsior. The duo was involved in the killing of a Special Police Officer (SPO), in which another was also injured, and had snat
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Security Forces (SFs) gunned down two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Dairoo in Keegam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 17, reports Daily Excelsior. The duo was involved in the killing of a Special Police Officer (SPO), in which another was also injured, and had snatched their weapons from village Tandar in Dachhan area of Kishtwar District of J&K on April 13, 2020. SFs have recovered two weapons snatched by the militants from the SPOs including one AK-74 and an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, from the possession of slain militants.Both the slain militants were fresh recruits of HM and had been motivated into militancy by longest surviving HM ‘commander’ of Kishtwar, Jehangir Saroori. The slain militants have been identified as Basharat Hussain son of Ghulam Qadir Gainoo and Ashiq Hussain son of Bashir Ahmed, both residents of Tander in Dachhan.
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April - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 18, reports The Pioneer.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P, said, based on specific Intelligence in
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 18, reports The Pioneer.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P, said, based on specific Intelligence inputs about the presence of some Maoist rebels from Odisha in the forests of Chintalnar-Mundwal villages under Puspal Police Station limits, a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) had launched the operation on April 17. “When the patrolling team was cordoning off the jungles near the location on Friday evening, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides,” he said. During a search of the spot conducted later, the body of a male Maoist rebel along with a .315 bore firearm, a tiffin bomb, two hand grenades, a couple of detonators, cordex wire, Maoist literature and items of daily use were recovered, the IGP added.The slain Maoist has been identified as Podiyam Kama alias Nagesh, who was active as an ‘Area Committee Member (ACM)’ in Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the Maoists. Nagesh, a native of Bhejji area of Sukma, had been working in Kalimela LOS (Local Organisation Squad) on AOBSZC since the last six years, the IGP said.
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April - 19 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a civilian identified as, Raj Kishore Gope (35), a resident of Bhalurungi village after suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’ in Sarjamburu forest under Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 19, r
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a civilian identified as, Raj Kishore Gope (35), a resident of Bhalurungi village after suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’ in Sarjamburu forest under Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 19, reports The Times of India. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha, “About 20 Maoists intercepted Gope in the forest area while he was returning home late in the evening and shot him. Before fleeing, the rebels also planted three Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-fitted arrows near the body to target the Police.” On receiving the killing news, a police team accompanied by paramilitary forces rushed to the spot and recovered the body while the IED-fitted arrows were defused by a bomb detection and disposal squad (BDS), the SP added.
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April - 2 April - 3
On the intervening night of April 2 and April 3, Police carried out separate raids in Kupwara and Baramulla Districts in which three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested. Azad Ahmad Bhat of Shalpore in Langate was arrested in Kupwara District. Other two arrested are: Altaf Baba of Rafiabad in So
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On the intervening night of April 2 and April 3, Police carried out separate raids in Kupwara and Baramulla Districts in which three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested. Azad Ahmad Bhat of Shalpore in Langate was arrested in Kupwara District. Other two arrested are: Altaf Baba of Rafiabad in Sopore in Baramulla, and Irshad Ahmad of Silikote in Uri in Baramulla. During searches, SFs seized a sizeable number of arms and ammunition, besides several Lashkar-e-Toiba(LeT) letter pads from them. During questioning, Police learnt that the LeT affiliates were motivating the youth of the area to join militancy by providing them with arms and ammunition. “They also supplied weapons to some who had recently joined the outfit and were operating in Handwara,” a Police officer said. Based on the information provided by the OGWs, a joint team of Army’s 21 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), 30 RR, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s 92 Bn and Handwara Police launched a search operation in Gund Chogal village in Handwara early on April 3, and arrested the four militants, identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Chopan, Mudasir Ahmad Pandit, Mohammad Rafi Sheikh and Burhan Mushtaq Wani — all from Langate tehsil (revenue unit) in Kupwara. The SFs also recovered three AK-47 rifles, eight AK-47 magazines, 332 AK rounds, 12 hand grenades, three pistols, six pistol magazines, 24 pistol rounds and letter pads of the outfit from the possession of the arrested militants.
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April - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Two OGWs of JeM were arrested on a specific information received by Police, as they were plannin
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Two OGWs of JeM were arrested on a specific information received by Police, as they were planning attacks on the SFs near Wachi Petrol Pump in Shopian District. “A naka was immediately established near Wachi Petrol Pump. They tried to flee from the spot but police, Army and CRPF deployed at the spot overpowered both the suspects and detained them”, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, said.The duo has been identified as Uzair Ahmed Dar (16), son of Mohammad Ashraf Dar of Wandina, and Zahoor Ahmed Koka (26), son of Ghulam Mohammad Koka of Meloura.A pistol was recovered from Uzair Dar and two grenades from possession of Zahoor Koka. During interrogation, they admitted of the planning to attack SFs and for that they were provided arms and ammunition by the JeM. Police along with two Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army arrested two OGWs of HM during checking at Beerwah in Budgam District.They were arrested on the basis of credible inputs about their movement in an areaat Malpura, and have been identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Rashid Dar of Wadwan in Budgam, and Farooq Ahmad Malla son of Ghulam Muhammad Malla of Hardu Mallpora in Beerwah.Police said that during checking, incriminating material have also been recovered from their possession.
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April - 21 
On April 21, Assam Rifles (AR) recovered arms and ammunition near Kunsa village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arms and ammunition reportedly belong to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)Yung Aung faction. 170 rounds of AK-47 rifles and two
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On April 21, Assam Rifles (AR) recovered arms and ammunition near Kunsa village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arms and ammunition reportedly belong to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)Yung Aung faction. 170 rounds of AK-47 rifles and two magazines were recovered during the search.
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April - 22 
An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces (SFs) inside Dulduli forest under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on April 22, reports The Hindu. No casualty was reported in the incident. According to t
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An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces (SFs) inside Dulduli forest under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on April 22, reports The Hindu. No casualty was reported in the incident. According to the Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP), Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo, following intelligence reports on the congregation of armed Maoists at the said forest near Tulsi pahad hill, personnel of the Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) of Malkangiri had launched “cordon and search” operations in the area. During the operation, the SFs discovered a secret camp of the Maoists and on seeing the SFs, the Maoists opened fire at them leading to an exchange of fire. While taking advantage of the hilly terrain near the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, the Maoists at the spot managed to escape, however, they left behind goods they were using, including explosive materials that were seized by the SFs.
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April - 22 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered one packet of contraband suspected to be heroin weighing one kilogram from International Border (IB) in the Amritsar sector of Amritsar District in Punjab on April 22, reports United News of India. According to a spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier’
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered one packet of contraband suspected to be heroin weighing one kilogram from International Border (IB) in the Amritsar sector of Amritsar District in Punjab on April 22, reports United News of India. According to a spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier’s BSF Headquarter, the troops of theBSF got alertafter observing the movement of some suspicious persons ahead of the border security fencenear the post and challenged them. Although the miscreants fled towards the Pakistanterritory, the troopers recovered the contraband along with one pistol and 24 cartridges from the spot.
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Five United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested from a house in Tarai village in Charaideo District of Assam on April 22, reports outlook. The house owner was also arrested. Later on, April 23, arms and ammunition were recovered from the adjacent area of arrest. Th
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Five United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested from a house in Tarai village in Charaideo District of Assam on April 22, reports outlook. The house owner was also arrested. Later on, April 23, arms and ammunition were recovered from the adjacent area of arrest. The recovered items include three assault rifles along with eight magazines and 323 rounds of ammunition, a Russian-made 7.65 mm pistol with one magazine and two bullets, a 0.22 mm pistol with one magazine and two bullets, two kg of a "gelatin-like" explosives material, seven pieces of cordtex wire (detonating cord) and 16 pieces of detonators. ApurbaGogoi, SimantaGogoi, BirajAsom, LakshyajitGogoi and Sidhartha Gogoi. The arrest came ahead of Assam Chief Minister SarbanandaSonowal''s scheduled visit to Charaideo District scheduled on April 23.
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April - 23 
A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was arrested from a checkpoint in Nihama in Kulgam District of J&K on April 23, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militant was identified as Shakir Alie of Damhal Hanjipora of the District.Police said that a hand grenade, one handgun and six rounds of ammuni
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A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was arrested from a checkpoint in Nihama in Kulgam District of J&K on April 23, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militant was identified as Shakir Alie of Damhal Hanjipora of the District.Police said that a hand grenade, one handgun and six rounds of ammunition compatible with the handgun have been recovered from his possession.
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April - 23 
On April 23, another NSCN-IM militant was arrested near Titabor in Jorahat District, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as ‘major’ Nyaoba Konyak alias Nweypa. He was involved in extortion and abduction. Two pistols were recovered from the arrested militant.
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On April 23, another NSCN-IM militant was arrested near Titabor in Jorahat District, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as ‘major’ Nyaoba Konyak alias Nweypa. He was involved in extortion and abduction. Two pistols were recovered from the arrested militant.
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April - 23 
The Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire with the cadres and seized explosive materials and ammunition in Chandili forest near Bartia village under Khaprakhol Block(administrative unit) in Bolangir District of Odisha on April
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The Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire with the cadres and seized explosive materials and ammunition in Chandili forest near Bartia village under Khaprakhol Block(administrative unit) in Bolangir District of Odisha on April 23, reports Kalinga TV. No casualty was reported in the incident. As per the report, acting on a tip-off about the presence of the Maoists, the Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel launched a combing operation in the said forest. When the SFs discovered a Maoist camp in the forest, a gun-battle broke out between the two parties. Although the Maoists managed to escape from the spot, they left behind their belongings, including some explosives and other items. A senior Police Official said, “We have seized tents, water containers, food items and clothes. Some live bullets were also recovered from the spot,” adding that the combing operations will continue in the region.
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April - 24 
On April 24, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested near Lalpahara in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports The Sangai Express. A pistol and four rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee identified as ‘private’ Raji Brama.
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On April 24, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested near Lalpahara in Tinsukia District of Assam, reports The Sangai Express. A pistol and four rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestee identified as ‘private’ Raji Brama.
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April - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in Hila Gowari area of Gundna Block (administrative unit) in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 24, reports Daily Excelsior.As per Police, based on specific inputs, the troops of 10 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Spec
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in Hila Gowari area of Gundna Block (administrative unit) in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 24, reports Daily Excelsior.As per Police, based on specific inputs, the troops of 10 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Doda Police busted a natural hideout in Hila Gowari area of Gundna, and recovered one AK-90 rifle, one AK 56 rifle, two magazines, one Chinese pistol, one pistol magazine, 3 Chinese grenades and 570 live cartridges of ÀK 47 from the hideout.
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April - 24 
Two Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) militants were killed in an encounter on April 24 at Dugudisa Reserve forest in Dhansiri area of Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post. An AK rifle, one M-16 Rifle and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. The Week adds that though DNLA
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Two Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) militants were killed in an encounter on April 24 at Dugudisa Reserve forest in Dhansiri area of Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post. An AK rifle, one M-16 Rifle and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. The Week adds that though DNLA is supplied with weapons by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K).
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April - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant from Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 9, reports Daily Excelsior. A Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched around Shimlaran Nallah in Chandoosa area of Baramulla late on April 8, following information abo
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant from Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 9, reports Daily Excelsior. A Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched around Shimlaran Nallah in Chandoosa area of Baramulla late on April 8, following information about presence of militants there, during which, one JeM militant, identified as Bashir Ahmad Beigh, was arrested along with one AK-47 rifle and some ammunition in his possession.
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April - 25 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Damankonta forest along Tongpal and Puspal Police Stations limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 25, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, on receiving specific inp
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Damankonta forest along Tongpal and Puspal Police Stations limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 25, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, on receiving specific inputs about the presence of the Maoists in the forest, a team of SFs led by Tongpal Station House Officer (SHO) Vijay Patel had launched an operation. As the team was advancing in the forest, a gun-battle broke out between the two sides in which two Maoists were killed. While the dead body of one Maoist, identified as Mahadev, the ‘section commander’ of CPI-Maoist's ‘platoon number 31’ who carried a cash reward of INR 300,000 on his head was recovered on April 25, the slain body of another unidentified Maoist was recovered on April 26. The SFs also recovered a 315-bore rifle, ammunition, explosives, and items of daily use from the encounter site.
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April - 26 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Yung Aung faction militants were arrested near Yoching in Mon District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. The arrestees were identified as ‘sergeant’ Kabato Sema and ‘sergeant’ Lokivi Sema. A pistol, 10 rounds of ammunition and INR 25,00
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Yung Aung faction militants were arrested near Yoching in Mon District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. The arrestees were identified as ‘sergeant’ Kabato Sema and ‘sergeant’ Lokivi Sema. A pistol, 10 rounds of ammunition and INR 25,000 were recovered from the arrestees.
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April - 27 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militants were arrested from Ramgaizang and Chamtila in Cachar District of Assam on April 27, reports Northeast Now. The arrestees were identified as David Jeme and Insalung. A pistol and ammunition along with five detonators were recov
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militants were arrested from Ramgaizang and Chamtila in Cachar District of Assam on April 27, reports Northeast Now. The arrestees were identified as David Jeme and Insalung. A pistol and ammunition along with five detonators were recovered from the arrestees.
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April - 28 
In a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) comprising troops of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 28, rep
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In a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) comprising troops of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 28, reports ANI. During the operation, the SFs also recovered arms and ammunition from the camp.
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August - 2 
On August 2, one militant belonging to Kuki National Front - President (KNF-P) was arrested along with arms and ammunition near Kante Khunou in Kangpokpi District of Manipur, tweets Eastern Command. One 9mm Pistol (country made) and three live rounds of ammunition were recovered from the possession
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On August 2, one militant belonging to Kuki National Front - President (KNF-P) was arrested along with arms and ammunition near Kante Khunou in Kangpokpi District of Manipur, tweets Eastern Command. One 9mm Pistol (country made) and three live rounds of ammunition were recovered from the possession of the arrestee.
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August - 2 
One militant belonging to Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) was arrested on August 2, near Dhobinala in Dimapur (District) of Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. Ammunition, extortion slips, letter pads of NSCN/GPRN(K-YA) and other incriminating material wer
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One militant belonging to Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) was arrested on August 2, near Dhobinala in Dimapur (District) of Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. Ammunition, extortion slips, letter pads of NSCN/GPRN(K-YA) and other incriminating material were recovered from the unidentified arrested militant.
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April - 29 
A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ranai, was killed while two Security Forces (SFs) were injured in an exchange of fire with the SFs near Karemetta Police camp under Chhote Donger Police Station limits of Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on April 29, rep
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A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ranai, was killed while two Security Forces (SFs) were injured in an exchange of fire with the SFs near Karemetta Police camp under Chhote Donger Police Station limits of Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on April 29, reports The Pioneer. As per the Police Officials, Ranai was an ‘area committee member’, and in-charge of the East Bastar division supply team. She was an active cadre of the East Bastar division since 2007 and was believed to be involved in more than a dozen of Maoist attacks in the Narayanpur area. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohit Garg, a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was out on a counter-insurgency operation in the area. When the patrolling team was cordoning off the forest near the said Police camp, the Maoists who had laid an ambush, detonated IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), and opened fire at the SFs, leading to the gun-battle. “Two security personnel, one belonging to the DRG and the other from the CAF, sustained injuries in the incident,” said the SP adding that after the guns fell silent, the body of a woman Maoist and two rifles were recovered from the spot.
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April - 4 
Three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)cadres were killed in an encounter between Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) at Chirung village under Gudri Police Station area in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 4, reports The Pioneer.West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP
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Three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)cadres were killed in an encounter between Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) at Chirung village under Gudri Police Station area in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 4, reports The Pioneer.West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha said, "During the operation there were jawans (troopers) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 170 and 60 battalions posted in West Singhbhum and 94 battalion from the adjoining Khunti district beside the district police jawans.The personnel rushed to the Chirung village by maintaining social distancing and encircled the village where about 25 rebels were holding meeting with the villagers. But as the police and para-military forces reached, the rebels started firing at the troops. After an initial exchange of fire from both the sides for about an hour, the naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] started backtracking and finally fled the scene." After the rebels fled the scene, the SFs carried out a search operation and found the bullet-ridden bodies of three women Maoists,beside those bodies were lying three rifles."During the search, we found over 500 rounds of bullets, arrow bombs, two IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), medicines, naxal literature from the scene, suggesting that the rebels belonging to Suresh Munda squad of the CPI-Maoist were at the Chirung village for motivating the villagers for joining the naxalism," SP, Mahatha pointed out.Intelligence sources maintained that the Naxalshave once again started influencing the local residents to come to the fold of the naxalism, said a senior intelligence officer. He said the rebels are targeting areas in Sonua, Goelkera and Porahat region of West Singhbhum.
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April - 9 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-fitted arrows and two can-bombs after an exchange of firewith Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested area of Kedabir under Sonuwa Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 9, re
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-fitted arrows and two can-bombs after an exchange of firewith Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested area of Kedabir under Sonuwa Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 9, reports Outlook India. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Inderjit Mahata, on receiving information about the presence of the Maoist squad led by Lodaro Lohar in the said forest, the personnel comprising the jawans (troopers) of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) surrounded the area. The Maoists began indiscriminate firing after they sighted the SFs and a gun-battle ensued. No casualty was reported in the encounter as the Maoists retreated into the forest leaving behind the explosives.
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August - 1 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Dantewada and Bijapur Districts of Chhattisgarh in three separate incidents on August 1, reports The Pioneer. In one incident, three Maoists, including two minors, were arrested after an exchange of fire between Security For
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Dantewada and Bijapur Districts of Chhattisgarh in three separate incidents on August 1, reports The Pioneer. In one incident, three Maoists, including two minors, were arrested after an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in a forest near Tetam village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District on August 1. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava said, a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local Police launched an operation based on a specific input that senior Maoists had convened a meeting of people from Tetam, Tela, Jiakorta and other villages in a bid to force them to observe the Martyrs Week (July 28 to August 3) in memory of their slain leaders. When the patrolling team was near Tetam, the Maoists triggered IED (Improvised Explosive Devise) blasts and opened fire on SFs that led to the gun-battle. When the gun fell silent, the SFs arrested Hidma Madvi (23), a ‘jan militia member’ along with a 15-year-old girl and a boy aged 16. Also, detonators, Maoist banners, fire crackers, medicines and items of daily use were recovered from the spot, the SP said adding that “the minor girl was part of the Chetna Natya Mandli (cultural wing of Maoists) while the boy was active as a ‘militia member’. All the three were allegedly tasked with arranging commodities of daily use for senior cadres, spreading Maoist propaganda, damaging roads and conducting reconnaissance on police.” In other incidents, two Maoists, identified as Mahesh Yadav (32) and Manku Modiyam (32) were arrested from separate places in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on August 1. While Yadav was arrested from Tindodi village under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits, Modiyam was arrested from Chilnar village under Bijapur Police Station limits in the District. A Police officer said, Yadav was involved in the killing of Policeman -Somaru Poyam and injuring his parents at their house in Matwada village on July 1. On the other hand, Modiyam was wanted for killing a Police official and snatching his AK-47 rifle in Pamalwaya area in the District in 2011.
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August - 1 
One Assault Rifle, one bolt action Rifle, a 9mm Pistol, live rounds, two hand grenades, two radio sets, 490 gms of Marijuana and 97 Methamphetamine tablets were recovered near Nala Komlipok in Chandel District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles on August 2.
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One Assault Rifle, one bolt action Rifle, a 9mm Pistol, live rounds, two hand grenades, two radio sets, 490 gms of Marijuana and 97 Methamphetamine tablets were recovered near Nala Komlipok in Chandel District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles on August 2.
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August - 10 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Sindurmeta forests under Kanker Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on August 10, reports The Pioneer. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj Patilingam
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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 Sindurmeta forests under Kanker Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on August 10, reports The Pioneer. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj Patilingam said, “We had launched an inter-district counter-insurgency operation on the borders of Kanker and Kondagaon Districts in which different teams of Border Security Force (BSF), DRG (District Reserve Group), STF (Special Task Force) and Police from seven stations were deployed. On August 10, a joint team of DRG and STF had a face-off with armed Maoists in the said forest. Seeing the Police force, the Maoists opened fire. The police retaliated leading to a gun-battle.” After intermittent firing, the Maoists escaped into the forest. Later, during a search of the area, Police found the body of a male Maoist along with a .303 rifle, a 315 rifle, solar plates, radio, battery charger, wire, pressure cooker, IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), Maoist literature, medicines and other items of daily use in huge quantity, the IGP said adding that the identity of slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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August - 10 
A huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered on August 10, from Tulshibari area of Kokrajhar District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. The recovery which included two AK 56-rifles, three AK-56 magazines – two .36 HE grenades, two detonators and 211 rounds of AK ammunition was hidden beneath th
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A huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered on August 10, from Tulshibari area of Kokrajhar District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. The recovery which included two AK 56-rifles, three AK-56 magazines – two .36 HE grenades, two detonators and 211 rounds of AK ammunition was hidden beneath the ground.
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August - 10 
Two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of a militant outfit, were arrested along with arms and ammunition in apple township of Sopore in Baramulla District of J&K of India on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police Spokesman said, a joint naka (check point) was established at Darpora Bomai in Sopore by
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Two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of a militant outfit, were arrested along with arms and ammunition in apple township of Sopore in Baramulla District of J&K of India on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police Spokesman said, a joint naka (check point) was established at Darpora Bomai in Sopore by Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Rashtriya Rifles (RR), and during the naka checking two OGWs, identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Mir and Mohammad Shafi Bhat were arrested. Some arms and ammunition, including a hand grenade and 20 live rounds of ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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August - 11 
Police on August 11, neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout located between Dhanegaon and Murkodoh villages in Salekasa tehsil (revenue unit) in Gondia District of Maharashtra and recovered explosives, including an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and detonators, reports
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Police on August 11, neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout located between Dhanegaon and Murkodoh villages in Salekasa tehsil (revenue unit) in Gondia District of Maharashtra and recovered explosives, including an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and detonators, reports Press Trust of India.
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August - 27 
On August 27, a huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from Subaijhar PWD Road of No 1 Uttarpara village under Bijni Police Station of Chirang District in Assam, reports The Sentinel. Two factory-made AK series rifles along with two magazines, 167 numbers of AK live ammunition and 7 number
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On August 27, a huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from Subaijhar PWD Road of No 1 Uttarpara village under Bijni Police Station of Chirang District in Assam, reports The Sentinel. Two factory-made AK series rifles along with two magazines, 167 numbers of AK live ammunition and 7 numbers of 5.56 Insas rifle live ammunition, kept concealed under the ground, were recovered during a search operation.
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August - 12 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Pulamphar forest under Jagargunda Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 12, reports Hindustan Times. The Inspector-general of Police (IGP), Sunderraj P
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Pulamphar forest under Jagargunda Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 12, reports Hindustan Times. The Inspector-general of Police (IGP), Sunderraj Patilingam said, acting on inputs about the presence of Maoists in the interior areas of Jagargunda, the SFs, including the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and its elite unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), launched a joint operation. When one of the patrolling teams was in the said forest, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides. After the guns fell silent, bodies of four male Maoists were found at the spot along with a .303 rifle, a huge cache of country-made weapons, and explosive material, the IGP said adding that the identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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August - 13 
On August 13, a huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from separate locations under Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) in Udalguri District of Assam, reports East Mojo. During a search operation, five AK-56 rifles, two AK-47 rifles, two M-16 rifles, one air gun, seven 9 mm pistols
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On August 13, a huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from separate locations under Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) in Udalguri District of Assam, reports East Mojo. During a search operation, five AK-56 rifles, two AK-47 rifles, two M-16 rifles, one air gun, seven 9 mm pistols, 23 magazines, five 36 hand grenades, five HE bombs, seven 40 mm grenades, 166 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 300 rounds of .303 ammunition, 79 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 200 numbers of detonator caps, 20 striker springs and 20 kg explosives were recovered at Udalguri District. According to Police sources, the huge recovery of arms and ammunition assumes significance as six banned rebel groups of the Northeast have already called for boycott on Independence Day celebrations on August 15.
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August - 14 
Two militant associates belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were arrested from Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India early on August 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Police identified the militants as Reyaz Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Amirabad Tral and Mohammad Umer Tantray, a
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Two militant associates belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were arrested from Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India early on August 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Police identified the militants as Reyaz Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Amirabad Tral and Mohammad Umer Tantray, a resident of Aripal Tral, and recovered explosive material from their possession. According to Police records, the two were involved in providing shelter, logistics and other support to JeM militants besides transporting arms and ammunition to terrorists operating in Tral and Awantipora.
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August - 28 
On August 28, three hardcore United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested near Noglo under Khonsa Police Station of Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Eastern Command. Arms and ammunition including three pistols, three magazines with live rounds and three ULF
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On August 28, three hardcore United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants were arrested near Noglo under Khonsa Police Station of Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Eastern Command. Arms and ammunition including three pistols, three magazines with live rounds and three ULFA badges were recovered from the three militants identified as ‘self-styled sergeant major’ Goda Asom/ Hironyo Moran, Kabir Asom/Sanjoy and Ranjon Axom/Nayan Gogoi, reports The Sentinel.
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August - 29 
An arms dealer was arrested along with three 12 Bore Rifles, point 22 live rounds, eight 12 Bore live rounds and arms making accessories near Lilen village of Peren District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Command on August 30.
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An arms dealer was arrested along with three 12 Bore Rifles, point 22 live rounds, eight 12 Bore live rounds and arms making accessories near Lilen village of Peren District in Nagaland, tweets Eastern Command on August 30.
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August - 15 
The Security Forces (SFs) arrested four cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) along with arms and ammunition, from a place under Gudri Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on August 15, repor
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The Security Forces (SFs) arrested four cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) along with arms and ammunition, from a place under Gudri Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on August 15, reports The Pioneer. The arrested cadres were identified as – Somnath Sandil (20) Mahadev Gope (19), both residents of Gudri thana area, and Santosh Kumar Murmu (35) and Pandey Honhaga (23), both residents of Sonua in the District. The SFs recovered two country-made pistols, two magazines, 10 live cartridges, two motorcycles and four cell phones from their possession. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha said, “acting on the information, we put up a checking point at a strategic place in Lodhai where forces belonging to CRPF’s battalion 60 were deployed. During the raid in the evening, four bike-borne men were about to cross the checking point, but at the sight of Police and Paramilitary Forces, they started running back. On searching, the Police found two pistols, ammunition and letters written on the letterhead of PLFI.”
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August - 16 
On August 16, a huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from two separate locations in Kokrajhar District, reports NewsLive. 5 AK Rifles, 1 INSAS Rifle, 1 MMG with chain, 5 Pistols and a huge quantity of ammunition were recovered from Saraibil and Sarfanguri areas of Kokrajhar District und
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On August 16, a huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from two separate locations in Kokrajhar District, reports NewsLive. 5 AK Rifles, 1 INSAS Rifle, 1 MMG with chain, 5 Pistols and a huge quantity of ammunition were recovered from Saraibil and Sarfanguri areas of Kokrajhar District under Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD). Earlier, similar consignment of ammunition was recovered on August 10 from the same District.
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August - 16 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on August 16, recovered two packets of contraband suspected to be heroin and a pistol from river Ravi in Ferozepur Sector along International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on August 16, recovered two packets of contraband suspected to be heroin and a pistol from river Ravi in Ferozepur Sector along International Border (IB) in Ferozepur District of Punjab, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's Headquarter of the BSF said that the smugglers in Pakistan were attempting to smuggle the packets of the contraband and the weapon with a magazine through the waters of the river Ravi. The alert BSF troops immediately informed its boat team to fish out the substance floating in the waters of the river Ravi. The troops recovered two packets of heroin weighing one kilogram each and a China made .30 pistol and a magazine, he said.
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August - 17 
On August 17, a militant belonging to People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) was arrested from his home in Saijang village in Imphal East District, reports Nagaland Post. A Chinese hand grenade, four detonators, two 9-volt batteries with connectors, three circuits, two
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On August 17, a militant belonging to People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) was arrested from his home in Saijang village in Imphal East District, reports Nagaland Post. A Chinese hand grenade, four detonators, two 9-volt batteries with connectors, three circuits, two PEK cakes weighing around 260gm each, 700gm of TNT (TriNitroToluene) explosive and a mobile handset were recovered from the arrestee. The arrestee identified as Ingudam Ingocha alias Boribi had joined the militant outfit in February 2020 and was handed the explosives by his ‘commander’, Lalngamba of ‘finance section’ of the outfit to plant on the road to target Security Forces during his visit to Moreh in March 2020. Boribi was handed over to Yaingangpokpi Police Station, Imphal East along with the seized items.
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August - 17 August - 18
A third militant was killed and a soldier succumbed to his injuries, on August 18, taking the death toll to eight in the operation that was launched in Kreeri area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on August 17, after a militant attack on Security Forces (SFs) in which a Poli
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A third militant was killed and a soldier succumbed to his injuries, on August 18, taking the death toll to eight in the operation that was launched in Kreeri area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on August 17, after a militant attack on Security Forces (SFs) in which a Policeman and two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed on the first day, reports Daily Excelsior. The operation that was put on hold on August 17 night resumed on August 18 morning and one militant was killed in a day long operation. The third slain militant has been identified as Usman of Pakistan, and his body was retrieved from the encounter site. The search operation is still on in the area to rule out presence of any other militant. Srinagar based Defence spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said that two soldiers who had sustained injuries yesterday (August 17) at Kreeri gunfight, succumbed today (August 18) at Srinagar. He said that the number of militants killed in the two-day long operation reached three. “Two AK’s and three pistols were recovered from the site of encounter,” he said. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that an Army personnel and two militants were killed taking the death toll to six in the operation against militant attack in Kreeri area in Baramulla District on August 17.
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August - 18 
On August 18, a cache of arms and ammunition concealed under the ground was recovered from Khagrabari area under Runikhata Police Station of Chirang District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. One HK series rifle with magazine, one AK series rifle with two magazines, one Uzi type factory made firearm
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On August 18, a cache of arms and ammunition concealed under the ground was recovered from Khagrabari area under Runikhata Police Station of Chirang District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. One HK series rifle with magazine, one AK series rifle with two magazines, one Uzi type factory made firearm with two magazines, two pistols with magazines, two Chinese hand grenades, 93 rounds of AK series rifle ammunition, 25 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition and other incriminating materials were recovered during search operation. Earlier, police had recovered huge cache of arms, ammunition, explosives in Kokrajhar and Udalguri Districts under Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD).
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August - 19 August - 29
Security Forces killed seven militants in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during the last 24 hours, reports DNA. Four militants including an Al-Badr ‘commander’ who were behind the abduction and killing of a Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government inst
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Security Forces killed seven militants in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during the last 24 hours, reports DNA. Four militants including an Al-Badr ‘commander’ who were behind the abduction and killing of a Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) in Khanmoh, were killed in an encounter with SFs in the Kiloora area in Shopian District of J&K in India on August 28, while a fifth militant was arrested. Two militants who were involved in the abduction and killing of a Sarpanch, was identified as Suhail Bhat and Shakoor Parray, district ‘commander’ of Al-Badr terror outfit. The other two militants were identified as Zubair Nengroo and Shakir-ul-Jabbar. The arrested militant has been identified as Shoiab Ahmed Bhat, a resident of Awantipora in Pulwama District. Two AK-47s and three pistols were also recovered by the Indian Army from the encounter site. A Sarpanch from Khanmoh area of Srinagar Nisar Amhed Bhat’s body was recovered from orchards in Dangam Ratnipora area in Shopian on August 28. He went missing from Srinagar on August 19. In the other encounter, three militants and a soldier were killed in an encounter in Zadoora area in Pulwama District of J&K in India early on August 29. One AK and two Pistols were recovered from the encounter site.
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August - 2 
Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathisers and recovered a dump of 414 live rounds of different weapons from a village under Dubbagudem Gram Panchayat (GP, village level local self-Government institution) limits in Gangaram Mandal (administrative sub-division) in
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Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathisers and recovered a dump of 414 live rounds of different weapons from a village under Dubbagudem Gram Panchayat (GP, village level local self-Government institution) limits in Gangaram Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Mahabubabad District of Telangana on August 2, reports Telangana Today. The sympathisers have been identified as – Bandi Sudhakar of Mamidigudem, a hamlet of Dubbagudem GP, Kalthi Sammaiah of Miryalapet, a hamlet of Dubbagudem GP, and Poleboina Saraiah of Dubbagudem village. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) N. Koti Reddy, the trio had been working for the Maoists by providing logistic support by letting them stay at their respective villages. “A case was already registered against Poleboina Saraiah in 2006 in Kothaguda Police Station as he was supplying arms to the Maoists,” the SP said. The trio was trying to resort to some offence as a part of the ongoing ‘Maoist Martyrs Week’.
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August - 21 
12 sympathiser-cum-couriers of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from two villages in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 21, reports Outlook. Police recovered gelatin sticks, detonators, electric wire and batteries supplied by the Maoists for making Improvi
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12 sympathiser-cum-couriers of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from two villages in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on August 21, reports Outlook. Police recovered gelatin sticks, detonators, electric wire and batteries supplied by the Maoists for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), from their possession. As per the report, since the last three years, all had been supplying Maoists essential items, including ration and vegetables, whenever they visited Manuguru Mandal (administrative sub-division) in the District. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shabarish P. said, one week ago, the couriers had attended a meeting of the Maoists of Manuguru Area Committee where the rebels handed over them the explosive materials and assigned them to carry out attacks on Police personnel by planting IEDs. The Maoists handed over to the couriers the explosive materials and instructed them to make IEDs and plant the devices in forest areas, targeting Police personnel. Based on the information, Police teams carried out combing operations in different forest areas and arrested the couriers.
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August - 21 
A Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested a suspected Islamic State (IS) operative, identified as Abu Yusuf Khan, plotting an attack on Delhi after a brief encounter in Ridge Road between Karol Bagh and Dhaula Kuan on August 21, reports abplive.com. Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and a pistol
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A Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested a suspected Islamic State (IS) operative, identified as Abu Yusuf Khan, plotting an attack on Delhi after a brief encounter in Ridge Road between Karol Bagh and Dhaula Kuan on August 21, reports abplive.com. Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and a pistol have been recovered from his possession. “There was an exchange of fire after which he was arrested. He was a lone wolf who had planned an attack in the national capital. We have recovered a pistol and two IEDs from him. We will share more details during the day,” Pramod Kushwaha, Deputy Commissioner of Police (special cell), said. “The IEDs were found in a pressure cooker. The weight yet not clear, it will be confirmed after the investigation”, said the Police, according to india.com.
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August - 21 
An Over Ground Worker (OGW) of an unidentified militant organisation was arrested near the Baderkund Nursery area in Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on August 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Police recovered a grenade from his possession.
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An Over Ground Worker (OGW) of an unidentified militant organisation was arrested near the Baderkund Nursery area in Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on August 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Police recovered a grenade from his possession.
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August - 22 
Five militants of Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) were arrested after Police neutralised a militant module in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on August 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Bandipora, Rahul Malik, said that while conduct
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Five militants of Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) were arrested after Police neutralised a militant module in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on August 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Bandipora, Rahul Malik, said that while conducting the investigation, it was found that these five militant associates were affiliated to militant outfit ISJK and had carried out a recce of Army camp to launch an attack. “The five militant associates were waiting for the weapon consignment from Pakistan and in between, we received the specific information about that group following which the arrests were made,” the SSP said. The group, according to the SSP, Bandipora, was involved in making flags to recruit local boys and were sharing videos and photographs while propagating their ideology also. “The group was providing support, motivating and radicalizing the youths to join the ISJK militant outfit. They were making ISJK flags in Chittibandy-Aragam area of Bandipora and supplying the same to their associates in Srinagar”, the SSP said. Arms, ammunition, matrix sheets and ISJK flags were recovered from possession of the arrested militants. The identities of the arrestees are yet to be ascertained.
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August - 22 
The troopers of Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead five Pakistani intruders and recovered over 9 kilograms of heroin and several weapons from their possession along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) outpost Dal in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on August 22, reports Outlook. A BSF Spoke
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The troopers of Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead five Pakistani intruders and recovered over 9 kilograms of heroin and several weapons from their possession along the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) outpost Dal in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on August 22, reports Outlook. A BSF Spokesperson said troops recovered nine packets containing 9.92 kilograms heroin, an AK-47 rifle, two magazines and 27 rounds, four 9mm Berretta pistols with seven magazines and 109 live rounds, two mobile phones and INR 610 in Pakistani currency after a gun-battle with the intruders near the Dal border post in the District.
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August - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralised an ammunition dump of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and recovered a huge cache of arms including 48 12 bore empty cartridge case with caps, two 12 bore live ammunition, 93 detonators, two gas cylinders, one lathe machine, one carbide gas welding cyli
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralised an ammunition dump of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and recovered a huge cache of arms including 48 12 bore empty cartridge case with caps, two 12 bore live ammunition, 93 detonators, two gas cylinders, one lathe machine, one carbide gas welding cylinder, lathe machine accessories, iron scrap materials and Maoist literature, from Kalimela area in Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports Hindustan Times on August 24. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Rishikesh Khilari said, “a joint team of Malkangiri DVF (District Voluntary Force) and Border Security Force (BSF)’s 76th Battalion had conducted an operation at Kalimela area two days ago. During the search, the personnel recovered huge cache of ammunition from the Maoist dump. It is suspected that the dump was used for illegally manufacturing and repairing the weapons for Maoist activities.”
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August - 23 August - 24
Police seized 25-30 kg of explosives from Islamic State (IS) operative Abu Yusuf alias Mohammad Mustakhim Khan alias Yusuf Khan that he intended to use in a high footfall area in the national capital, Delhi Police said on August 23, reports Business World. "When the ISIS suspect Abu Yusuf was caught
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Police seized 25-30 kg of explosives from Islamic State (IS) operative Abu Yusuf alias Mohammad Mustakhim Khan alias Yusuf Khan that he intended to use in a high footfall area in the national capital, Delhi Police said on August 23, reports Business World. "When the ISIS suspect Abu Yusuf was caught, we had recovered two pressure-cooker bombs (IEDs) and a pistol with cartridges from his possession. Subsequently when we took him on police remand for eight days and raided his village, we recovered two explosive jackets, one explosive belt, 9 kg of raw explosives, ball bearings, seven cylindrical boxes, board for target practice, timers and batteries. The total recovery of explosives weighed around 25-30 kg," DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police), Special Cell Pramod Kushwaha stated. The recovery was made from the house of Abu Yusuf in Balrampur District of Uttar Pradesh, reports dnaindia.com. The accused came in contact with Yusuf Al Hindi (Believed to be killed in a drone attack in Syria in 2017) IS ‘chief of India operations’ who admitted him to the ranks of IS. He was indoctrinated and radicalised by Yusuf Al Hindi. After the killing of Yusuf Al Hindi, the ID of the accused was passed on to Abu Huzaifa Al Bakistani, resident of Pakistan (Believed to be killed in Drone attack in Khurasan in July'19) the then Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP) chief of India operations). Abu Huzaifa Al Bakistani taught him how to prepare IEDs with timer mechanism, suicide vests and suicide belt. Accused even tested a small IED near his village's cemetery and after the successful testing, he made two pressure cooker IEDs with the same mechanism, reports Business World. Zee News reports on August 24, that Delhi Police sources have said that Abu Yusuf has revealed during interrogation that he was influenced by speeches of radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik.
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August - 23 August - 25
Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commanders’ and seized 72 can bombs and four rifles, as well as a pistol and other explosives, in four separate raids in Seraikela-Kharsawan, West Singhbhum, Khunti and Ranchi Districts of Jharkhand, reports The Telegraph on August 26
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Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commanders’ and seized 72 can bombs and four rifles, as well as a pistol and other explosives, in four separate raids in Seraikela-Kharsawan, West Singhbhum, Khunti and Ranchi Districts of Jharkhand, reports The Telegraph on August 26. As per the report, the raids followed the arrests of Maoist ‘commanders’ – Jitrai Munda and Jogen Purty in Khunti District on August 23. They had during interrogation revealed the rebels’ plans to attack the Police and Paramilitary Forces in Kuchai in Seraikela-Kharsawan and Tamar in Ranchi District. The Seraikela-Kharsawan District Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohammed Arshi said, the Maoists had laid can bombs in large numbers at Raisindri hill in Kuchai to inflict casualties to the Police and Paramilitary Forces during their anti-insurgency operations. He said that apart from the can bombs, the rebels had also kept rifles and ammunition hidden in Jharjhara hills at Tamar in Ranchi district for use against the Forces. “Munda and Purty, whom the Khunti Police had arrested on August 23, had said during interrogation that Naxal leaders – Anal, Ashim, Amit Munda, Atul and Maharaja Pramanik are active in Seraikela-Kharsawan, West Singhbhum and Tamar in Ranchi district, where IEDs had been laid. The duo had also pointed out the places where the rebel leaders had kept rifles and ammunition hidden. On getting the information, a joint team of Khunti, Ranchi, West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan Police conducted extensive searches. By August 25 morning, we had found all the bombs and firearms the two rebels had spoken of,” said the SP. He further added that the Police had found seven can bombs weighing 5 kilograms each on a mud road at Meromjanga close to the Bandi hill in Kuchai and 65 can bombs weighing 4 kilograms each on a road along the Raisindri hill in Seraikela-Kharsawan District. The Police also recovered four rifles with 97 live cartridges and a pistol from Jharjhara hill in Tamar.
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August - 24 
A Police personal was shot at and injured while arresting a wanted drug smuggler and gangster, identified as Rashpal Singh, suspected of having links with terrorists, in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on August 24, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Malkit Singh
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A Police personal was shot at and injured while arresting a wanted drug smuggler and gangster, identified as Rashpal Singh, suspected of having links with terrorists, in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on August 24, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Malkit Singh was shot in the leg while chasing Rakshpal, however, the ASI overpowered and arrested him subsequently. An accomplice of Rashpal, managed to flee from the spot but a country-made semi-automatic pistol, two magazines, six live rounds and a Bullet motorcycle were recovered, said the Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta. Rashpal had allegedly established links with terrorists and was wanted in several cases, including eight FIRs registered against him under various provisions of the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act and Arms Act (AA) in Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Mohali. Several weapons and commercial quantities of drugs had been seized from him in the past too, the DGP added.
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August - 25 
On August 25, a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from Nepalpara Rubber Bagan in Udalguri District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. During a search operation, one AK rifle, four pistols, two walkie talky sets and a large number of ammunition which were hidden underground were recovered. I
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On August 25, a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from Nepalpara Rubber Bagan in Udalguri District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. During a search operation, one AK rifle, four pistols, two walkie talky sets and a large number of ammunition which were hidden underground were recovered. In the past months, a large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered including 42 AK Rifles, three HK Rifles, two SLR, four INSAS rifles, two LMG/MMG, 25 pistol/revolvers, 3,506 ammunitions, 108 hand grenades, one rocket launcher, six mortar shells, one wireless set, 202 detonators and 20 kg explosives from four BTAD districts—Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri especially since National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) factions signing of Bodo Peace Accord on January 27, 2020.
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August - 26 
The Punjab Police have neutralised an international narco-terror module, linked to the banned terror group Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), with the arrest of a wanted heroin smuggler – Rajinder Singh alias Ganja alias Mithu and a Police Constable – Karamjit Singh, for allegedly facilitating safe
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The Punjab Police have neutralised an international narco-terror module, linked to the banned terror group Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), with the arrest of a wanted heroin smuggler – Rajinder Singh alias Ganja alias Mithu and a Police Constable – Karamjit Singh, for allegedly facilitating safe movement of drugs and money during the COVID-19 lockdown period, reports The Times of India on August 27. As per the report, Police recovered a .32 bore pistol and four cartridges from Rajinder’s possession during his arrest on August 19 and 530 grams heroin was seized later from his flat at Zirakpur town of Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District. The Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said, Rajinder's brother-in-law, Chirag Rathi, has also been arrested from Muzaffarnagar District in Uttar Pradesh for his involvement in the racket, which has been traced to associates of deceased KLF ‘chief’ Harmeet Singh alias PhD. Also, Karamjit Singh, a Police Constable was arrested from Muktsar District of Punjab in this connection. Rajinder used to receive drug consignments mostly coming from Srinagar and Delhi to distribute further in Punjab. The funds generated out of the drug business were sent back to one Navpreet Singh alias Nav, a notorious smuggler, through hawala channels. Rajinder had made an Aadhar card and passport with the help of fake documents from Uttar Pradesh and was trying to escape from India in the near future, the DGP added.
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August - 26 
A Chinese hand grenade wrapped inside a polythene bag was retrieved from Yairipok Tulihal Tabokpi in Thamnapokpi Road of Imphal East District in Manipur on August 26, reports The Sangai Express. The grenade which was placed at the gate of the residence of NK Groups Private Limited's Chairman Nongsai
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A Chinese hand grenade wrapped inside a polythene bag was retrieved from Yairipok Tulihal Tabokpi in Thamnapokpi Road of Imphal East District in Manipur on August 26, reports The Sangai Express. The grenade which was placed at the gate of the residence of NK Groups Private Limited's Chairman Nongsaibam Sanjit was safely defused. Further details are awaited. Meanwhile, following the recovery, womenfolk and locals of Yairipok Tulihal Tabokpi staged a sit-in on the same day condemning the incident that targeted Sanjit who works for the upliftment of the minorities in the State.
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August - 26 August - 27
On the intervening night of August 26 and August 27, a hidden cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during a search operation from a forest in Chibokgre A’king under Chokpot Police Station of South Garo Hills District in Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. The recovery which included a box c
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On the intervening night of August 26 and August 27, a hidden cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during a search operation from a forest in Chibokgre A’king under Chokpot Police Station of South Garo Hills District in Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. The recovery which included a box containing 85 numbers of large-calibre ammunition is believed to be abandoned by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants.
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August - 30 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in a forest in Ghoragaon village under Nagri Police Station area in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on August 30, reports The Week. A team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a search operation,
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in a forest in Ghoragaon village under Nagri Police Station area in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on August 30, reports The Week. A team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a search operation, and when the patrolling team was advancing through the forest, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides. After the encounter, the body of a male Maoist and a weapon were recovered from the spot. The slain Maoist was identified as Ravi, who was active as a member of the Gobra LOS (Local Organisation Squad) of Maoists.
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August - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have recovered arms and ammunition during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at Banali forests in Boniyar area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on August 31, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said during search operation huge quantity of
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have recovered arms and ammunition during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at Banali forests in Boniyar area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on August 31, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said during search operation huge quantity of arms and ammunition including 02 dismantle AK 47, 02 AK Magazine, 74 AK rounds, 10 grenades, 01 pistol, 02 radio sets, Pakistani Rupee (PKR) 4000 and 01 pouch.
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August - 4 
A cache of arms, and warlike stores including point 22 mm Pistol, Point 32 mm Pistols,12 Bore Rifle, ammunition, Chinese Hand Grenade and radio set were recovered on August 4, near Kadampokpi Khunau of Imphal West District in Manipur, tweets Eastern Command.
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A cache of arms, and warlike stores including point 22 mm Pistol, Point 32 mm Pistols,12 Bore Rifle, ammunition, Chinese Hand Grenade and radio set were recovered on August 4, near Kadampokpi Khunau of Imphal West District in Manipur, tweets Eastern Command.
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August - 4 
On August 4, three militants belonging to Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) were arrested from Hazaripara village of Dhubri District in Assam, tweets Eastern Command. The three militants identified as Uttam Ray, Sudip Koch and Uma Koch was arrested during their travel in a motorcycle without a
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On August 4, three militants belonging to Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) were arrested from Hazaripara village of Dhubri District in Assam, tweets Eastern Command. The three militants identified as Uttam Ray, Sudip Koch and Uma Koch was arrested during their travel in a motorcycle without a number plate from Fakiragram to Bilasipara, reports The Week. A 9 mm pistol, a 7.65 mm pistol, a 4.5 mm pistol, four rounds of bullets of 9 mm and four rounds of bullets of 7.65 mm were recovered from the arrested militants.
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August - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) averted an explosion when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected militants was detected by a road opening party on Srinagar-Baramulla Highway in Tappar village under Pattan area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on August 4, reports Da
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Security Forces (SFs) averted an explosion when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected militants was detected by a road opening party on Srinagar-Baramulla Highway in Tappar village under Pattan area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on August 4, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official said, “During routine patrolling 29 RR (Rashtriya Rifles) jawans (troopers) have found suspicious material likely an IED at Tappar village on highway under the culvert. The IED was later defused by bomb disposal squad of Indian Army."
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August - 4 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 4, reports The New Indian Express. The recovery was made based on the inputs provided by a Maoist identified
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 4, reports The New Indian Express. The recovery was made based on the inputs provided by a Maoist identified as - Guddi Karma (23), who surrendered before SFs in the District, as reported by SATP earlier on August 4. The surrendered Maoist revealed that the IEDs were planted to target the SFs out on the operations.
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August - 4 August - 8
Dead body of Manbong Mulong Chang (43), ‘secretary’, Chang Region, of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khango Konyak (NSCN-K2), who was beaten to death was recovered from Eastern Naga Nursing Home near Bazaar Point in Tuensang District of Nagaland on August 4, reports Nagaland Express. Fo
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Dead body of Manbong Mulong Chang (43), ‘secretary’, Chang Region, of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khango Konyak (NSCN-K2), who was beaten to death was recovered from Eastern Naga Nursing Home near Bazaar Point in Tuensang District of Nagaland on August 4, reports Nagaland Express. Following the incident, Tuensang Police arrested nine persons in connection with the killing of Manbong Mulong Chang on August 8. The arrested persons are identified as Shellen Nyakba Konyak, ‘dy kilonser’; Aliba Stm, ‘lieutenant’; Homang Konyak , ‘2nd lieutenant’; Angkihongba Konyak , ‘private’; Seyang Chang, ‘vice chairman Chang region’; C Wongtochu @ Benjong Chang, ‘central council member’; Sangphu Chang, ‘sergent major’; Akumba Chang, ‘lieutenant’ and HZ Mangyang Chang, MIP were arrested for the murder. One AK -56, 18 rounds of 7.62X 39 mm ammunition, two AK magazines, three mobile phones, one vehicle (Santro Xing) and other incriminating documents from the arrested militants.
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August - 5 
An unidentified woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed while three others were injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Isulnar forest in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on August 5, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, a joint team of Ce
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An unidentified woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed while three others were injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Isulnar forest in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on August 5, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel had launched an anti-Maoist operation in the said forest when they encountered the rebels. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj Patilingam said the Maoists opened fire, triggering a gun battle. After sensing defeat, they escaped into the forest. When the gun fell silent SFs found the body of a woman cadre and a 12-bore gun from the spot. The slain Maoist seemed to be a member of PLGA (People's Liberation Guerrilla Army) platoon no.11 of the Maoists, the IGP said adding that bloodstains at the spot indicated that three-four Maoists may have been injured.
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August - 5 
The Visakhapatnam District rural Police on August 6, claimed that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are taking to cannabis (ganja) cultivation in the agency area of Andhra Pradesh, reports The Times of India. As per the Police, the nexus between Maoists and cannabis traders cam
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The Visakhapatnam District rural Police on August 6, claimed that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are taking to cannabis (ganja) cultivation in the agency area of Andhra Pradesh, reports The Times of India. As per the Police, the nexus between Maoists and cannabis traders came to the fore after the arrest of one Kolakani Kamesh from Maddigaruvu area in Gangaraju Madugula Mandal (administrative sub-division) in the District on August 5. “We always knew Maoists collect levy from ganja traders. Now we have come to know that they are into ganja cultivation too,” said Satish Kumar, Officer on Special Duty (OSD), anti-Maoist operations. Kamesh was arrested by Gangaraju Madugula Police on August 5, and INR 1,76,000 in cash, 24 kilograms of ganja, two steel carriages, 10 detonators, nuts and bolts were recovered from his residence. Kamesh, during interrogation, accepted that he had been working for Maoists for the last four years. He also said that he was contacted by Maoist couple – Ashok and his wife Lakshmi, who used to supply him ganja stock. “He would use the money from the sale to procure food material, medicines, and even explosives for Maoists. They are now engaging local tribals to cultivate ganja,” said the OSD.
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August - 6 
On August 6, two militants belonging to Kuki National Front- Zougam (KNF-Z) were arrested from Bishnupur District in Manipur, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees were identified as Paokam Haokip and Nohkhogin Baite. A 9 mm pistol with a magazine loaded with two live rounds was seized from the posse
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On August 6, two militants belonging to Kuki National Front- Zougam (KNF-Z) were arrested from Bishnupur District in Manipur, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees were identified as Paokam Haokip and Nohkhogin Baite. A 9 mm pistol with a magazine loaded with two live rounds was seized from the possession of one of the militants.
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August - 7 
The Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a gun factory and arrested three persons identified as - Soman Kumar, Pintu Kumar, and Nand Kishore Bhagat at Jamalnagar under Salkhua Police Station limits in Saharsa District of Bihar on August 7, reports The Times of India. As per the report, a team of Specia
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The Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a gun factory and arrested three persons identified as - Soman Kumar, Pintu Kumar, and Nand Kishore Bhagat at Jamalnagar under Salkhua Police Station limits in Saharsa District of Bihar on August 7, reports The Times of India. As per the report, a team of Special Task Force (STF) neutralized the gun factory and recovered two regular rifles, three country-made pistols, 13 live cartridges, one large lathe machine, one grinder machine, mining machine, two drill machines, one SUV, four cellphones and a large number of partially manufactured firearms and other things from the spot.
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August - 8 
The Security Forces (SFs) neutralised four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camps following an exchange of fire with the rebels in the Gandhamardhan reserve forest in Bargarh District of Odisha on August 8, reports The Pioneer. ¬According to Police, acting on an intelligence input regard
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The Security Forces (SFs) neutralised four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camps following an exchange of fire with the rebels in the Gandhamardhan reserve forest in Bargarh District of Odisha on August 8, reports The Pioneer. ¬According to Police, acting on an intelligence input regarding the camping of Maoists in the said forest, Special Operation Group (SOG) teams of Bargarh and Balangir Districts along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) platoons launched a joint operation in the area. On seeing the SFs, the Maoists opened fire leading to a gun-battle. The Maoists, however, managed to escape taking advantage of the dense forest and heavy rainfall, the Police said adding that four Maoist camps were neutralised and live ammunition as well as empty cartridges, Maoist literature written in Hindi and Odia, among other articles were recovered from the spot. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported SFs neutralised a Maoist camp in the District on August 8.
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August - 9 
Six Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] were arrested and arms and ammunition were recovered in three separate incidents in Jharkhand on August 9, reports Outlook. In one incident, acting on a tip-off, Police personnel arrested a ‘zonal commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadr
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Six Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] were arrested and arms and ammunition were recovered in three separate incidents in Jharkhand on August 9, reports Outlook. In one incident, acting on a tip-off, Police personnel arrested a ‘zonal commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Chhotu Manji alias Sahdeo alias Nishikant, carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head, from Jageshwar Vihar under Tuti-Jharna Police Station limits in Bokaro District. Based on his revelations during interrogation, in another incident, the Security Forces (SFs) launched search operations in Masalia and Shikaripara Police Station areas in Dumka District and recovered one Self- loading Rifle (SLR), three INSAS rifles, one carbine, 357 cartridges and 1,675 detonators. In the third incident, five Naxals belonging to Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) were arrested from Barkagaon Police Station limits in Hazaribag District. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Karthik S. said, acting on a tip-off, SFs arrested JPC’s self-styled ‘zonal commander’, Purushottam Ganjhu alias Basant Ganjhu and four of his associates from their hideout in the said area. Five firearms including .762 mm and .765 mm pistols and 23 cartridges were recovered.
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August - 9 August - 10
Two militants, each belonging to Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) were arrested during two separate operations in Dimapur District of Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles on August 11. On August
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Two militants, each belonging to Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) were arrested during two separate operations in Dimapur District of Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles on August 11. On August 10, one NSCN- K-YA militant was arrested along with point 32mm Pistol with magazine and one 12 Bore Rifle with 13 cartridges near Selouphe area of Dimapur District, tweeted Eastern Command. Another militant belonging to NSCN-R was arrested from general area Chekiye in Dimapur District on August 9, reports Nagaland Express. One point 32 Pistol was recovered from the arrestee.
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December - 1 
On December 1, a Liberation Tribal Tiger (LTT) militant identified as Khuptinthang Khongsai was arrested from Pangei bazar in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports E Pao. One 9 mm pistol along with a magazine loaded with 7 live rounds was recovered the arrested militant. Elsewhere in the Distric
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On December 1, a Liberation Tribal Tiger (LTT) militant identified as Khuptinthang Khongsai was arrested from Pangei bazar in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports E Pao. One 9 mm pistol along with a magazine loaded with 7 live rounds was recovered the arrested militant. Elsewhere in the District, a gang member involved in extortion activities was arrested from Yaingangpokpi bazar along with a .32 pistol along with a magazine loaded with two live rounds. The extortionist was identified as Phungreiso Masangva.
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December - 1 
On December 1, ‘self-styled major’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested near Ralan in Wokha District of Nagaland, reports East Mojo. The arrested militant identified as Apem Mahon Tangkhul was an area commander of NSCN-IM. One point 32mm Pistol with a magazi
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On December 1, ‘self-styled major’ of National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested near Ralan in Wokha District of Nagaland, reports East Mojo. The arrested militant identified as Apem Mahon Tangkhul was an area commander of NSCN-IM. One point 32mm Pistol with a magazine and six rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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December - 10 
Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) claimed to have arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 10, reports Daily Excelsior.A Police spokesman said that the OGW identified as Irshad Ahmad Reshi was arrested in Tral Pay
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Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) claimed to have arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 10, reports Daily Excelsior.A Police spokesman said that the OGW identified as Irshad Ahmad Reshi was arrested in Tral Payeen area in Pulwama District.Arms and ammunition and narcotic substance has also been recovered from his possession.
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December - 11 
A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of firewith Security Forces (SFs) at an area under Gochhapada Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on December 11, reports Hindustan Times.Based on reliable inputs about the presence of the r
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A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of firewith Security Forces (SFs) at an area under Gochhapada Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on December 11, reports Hindustan Times.Based on reliable inputs about the presence of the rebels, personnel of the Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) launched an operation in the said area. “While the teams were on a combing operation, a group of Maoists opened fire and our forces retaliated. The Maoists could not face the firing of our forces and withdrew from the area. A woman Maoist who had sustained bullet injuries was found dead at the encounter site,” said the Director-General of Police (DGP) Abhay adding that the identity of the slain Maoist has not been ascertained yet. SFs recovered two guns, four rounds of bullets, and some articles from the spot.
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December - 11 
On December 11, an active militant belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khango (NSCN-Khango) was arrested from Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. One AK-47 rifle, one .303 rifle and live rounds were recovered from the arrested militant.
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On December 11, an active militant belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khango (NSCN-Khango) was arrested from Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. One AK-47 rifle, one .303 rifle and live rounds were recovered from the arrested militant.
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December - 12 
On December 12, the Manipur Police Commandos, during search operations,arrested three women cadres of National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) from Moirang area in Bishnupur District, reports Indian Express. The police recovered large number of explosives from the women.
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On December 12, the Manipur Police Commandos, during search operations,arrested three women cadres of National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) from Moirang area in Bishnupur District, reports Indian Express. The police recovered large number of explosives from the women.
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December - 12 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were killed in a gun battle with Security Forces (SFs) in the Singavaram forest under Gajalmamudi area in Swabhiman Anchal in Malkangiri District of Odisha on December 12, reports The Times of India. The slain woman c
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were killed in a gun battle with Security Forces (SFs) in the Singavaram forest under Gajalmamudi area in Swabhiman Anchal in Malkangiri District of Odisha on December 12, reports The Times of India. The slain woman cadre, who was in uniform, appeared to be holding an important position, and the other, who has been identified as D Ramesh, was a CPI-Maoist ‘area commander’, Director general of Police (DGP), Abhay said. SFsrecovered one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifleand one Self Loading Rifle (SLR)along with a few rounds of bullets among other materials which also included some Maoist literature.
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December - 12 
Two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)were shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Borevan forest in Kirnapur in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on December 12, reports The Times of India.ADG-Naxal operations G P Singh said, “Those killed have been i
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Two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)were shot dead in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Borevan forest in Kirnapur in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on December 12, reports The Times of India.ADG-Naxal operations G P Singh said, “Those killed have been identified as Savitri and Shoba, members of Darrekasa and Malajkhand Dalams [armed squads]. They were on our ‘wanted’ list. One of them was killed around 12.30am. The other one was injured but took position and opened fire. It went on for 45 minutes. The bodies have been recovered.” Balaghat,Inspector General of Police (IGP), K P Venkateshwar Rao told TOI that Savitri and Shobha were area committee members and were in the region for logistics. An INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle was recovered. Documents seized reveal that three dalams are carrying out joint operations in the region.
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December - 12 
With the arrest of two persons identified as – Jaswinder Singh akaJass and Ramesh Kumar aka Kesa along with a recovery of 4 kilograms heroin in Lohian village of Jalandhar District, the Punjab Police claimed to have busted a major drug cartel linked to international gangsters and terrorists, reports
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With the arrest of two persons identified as – Jaswinder Singh akaJass and Ramesh Kumar aka Kesa along with a recovery of 4 kilograms heroin in Lohian village of Jalandhar District, the Punjab Police claimed to have busted a major drug cartel linked to international gangsters and terrorists, reports The Times of India on December 13. Besides the heroin, two desi .32 bore pistols and a car bearing registration number JK-012-E-2277 have also been recovered from the accused, who used to bring drugs from Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) on instructions from imprisoned gangsters in Punjab. The drug cartel’s links have been traced to a Dubai-based individual, who is allegedly involved in networking the drug smugglers in Kashmir for supply of drugs to smugglers and traffickers based in Punjab. According to Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta, the investigations so far suggest that the proceeds generated from the sale of the drugs, smuggled into Punjab from Kashmir, were probably being used to fund terror activities.
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December - 12 December - 14
Two persons were arrested along with arms and ammunition in two separate operations in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. On December 12, LeytsaPfithu was arrested from a place near Newfield Checkgate area in Dimapur for illegal possession of small arms. One country-made .22 pisto
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Two persons were arrested along with arms and ammunition in two separate operations in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. On December 12, LeytsaPfithu was arrested from a place near Newfield Checkgate area in Dimapur for illegal possession of small arms. One country-made .22 pistol, one magazine was recovered from the arrestee. Similarly, Joseph Tikhir was arrested along with a country-made .32 pistol along with one magazine from the Walford area in Dimapur on December 14.
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December - 15 
Two cross border smugglers, identified as – Lakhbir Singh and Bachittar Singh, were arrested in Amritsar District of Punjab on December 15, reports NDTV. The duo were members of a module that used drones to smuggle narcotics and weapons into India through Pakistan-based smugglers with links to pro-K
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Two cross border smugglers, identified as – Lakhbir Singh and Bachittar Singh, were arrested in Amritsar District of Punjab on December 15, reports NDTV. The duo were members of a module that used drones to smuggle narcotics and weapons into India through Pakistan-based smugglers with links to pro-Khalistan operatives, the Punjab Police said in a statement. A quadcopter drone with a mini receiver and camera support, a .32 bore revolver, a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), cartridges and drugs have been recovered from their possession. Police said that the interrogation of the accused has revealed their alleged association with four other smugglers, who were lodged in the Amritsar jail.
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December - 16 
A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as – Vinod Yadav, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Serak village under Chandwa Police Station limits in Latehar Dis
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A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as – Vinod Yadav, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Serak village under Chandwa Police Station limits in Latehar District of Jharkhand on December 16, reports The New Indian Express. The SFs recovered one AK-47 rifle from the spot.“A search operation was being conducted in the region, during which the Maoists opened fire on the security forces who in return retaliated and gunned down a TSPC Maoist,” said SP Prashant Anand. The rest of the Maoists escaped as they could not withstand the firing from the forces, the Superintendent of Police (SP) Prashant Anand said adding that one AK-4 7, along with a large number of live cartridges, blankets, shoes, bags, and other articles used in day-t-day life have also been recoveredfrom the spot.
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December - 16 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Miliampalli-Rajpenta villages under Jagargunda Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on December 16, reports Outlook. The incident occurred when a join
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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 Miliampalli-Rajpenta villages under Jagargunda Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on December 16, reports Outlook. The incident occurred when a joint team of SFs comprising District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the 223rdBattalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was out an anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operation. “After the exchange of fire stopped, the body of a Maoist, clad in ‘uniform’, along with a locally fabricated UBGL (under-barrel grenade launcher) and two muzzle-loading rifles, was recovered from the spot,” the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj P. said adding that the identity of the slain Maoist was yet to be ascertained.
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December - 17 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant identified as Hijam Binodkumar Meitei alias Tomba was arrested from the hills of Yaralpat in Imphal East District of Manipur on December 17, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee who was holding the post of ‘town commander’ of Imphal East district
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant identified as Hijam Binodkumar Meitei alias Tomba was arrested from the hills of Yaralpat in Imphal East District of Manipur on December 17, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee who was holding the post of ‘town commander’ of Imphal East district of UNLF joined the outfit in 1995. Following on the information revealed during his interrogation, arms and ammunition including two AK 56 rifles, four AK-56 magazines, 143 live rounds of AK-56, nine empty cases of AK ammunitions, one 9mm pistol marked as ‘Pietro Beretta Gardone VT-Made in Italy’, ‘L96335Z’, ‘MOD .92 FS-CAL Parabellum-PATENTED” along with magazines loaded with 10 live rounds, one 0.38 pistol marked as ‘B06505’ along with nine live rounds in the magazine, three electronic circuits, two dry cell batteries, one remote control device and a wire of length about 4 metres was recovered from Tomba’s residence. According to police sources, the seized items were used to threaten the public of Tiger Camp near Litan Makhong, Imphal East in the last two months which included firing along with his associates namely, Shanta and Ranjit who are also the cadres of the same outfit. Tomba is also involved in distribution of welfare monetary allowance to the family of the cadres and extortion of money from the general public, government officials, businessmen and others.
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December - 18 
On December 18, arms and ammunition including one 5.56 mm Chinese rifle, two hand grenades, one PEK slab and one Motorola set was recovered from an insurgent hideout in Tamenglong District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On December 18, arms and ammunition including one 5.56 mm Chinese rifle, two hand grenades, one PEK slab and one Motorola set was recovered from an insurgent hideout in Tamenglong District of Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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December - 18 
A cadre of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sonu Kumar Nalanda, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at a forested area of Bando village under Gudri Police Station limits in West
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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), identified as Sonu Kumar Nalanda, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at a forested area of Bando village under Gudri Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on December 18, reports The Pioneer. Also, during the encounter, another cadre– Phoolchand Manda was arrested.“We received a secret information that some ultras of banned outfit and hatching plan. Acting on a tip-off we succeeded in nailing the ultras hiding in the forest area. After intelligence reports alerted us we formed a team of district police and other security forces for this operation and successfully executed it,” said a Police official adding that the SFs recovered 3 pistols, 7 magazines, 49 live cartilages and several mobile phones from the incident spot.
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December - 2 
An Arms dealer was arrested along with one pt 22 Rifle, one pt 22 Pistol and live rounds from Phanjang village of Peren District in Nagaland on December 2, tweets Assam Rifles.
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An Arms dealer was arrested along with one pt 22 Rifle, one pt 22 Pistol and live rounds from Phanjang village of Peren District in Nagaland on December 2, tweets Assam Rifles.
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December - 2 
On December 2, a Kangleipak Communist Party-Noyon (KCP-Noyon) militant was arrested from general area Chumukedima of Dimapur District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. A point 22 mm Pistol and live rounds were recovered from the possession of the arrestee.
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On December 2, a Kangleipak Communist Party-Noyon (KCP-Noyon) militant was arrested from general area Chumukedima of Dimapur District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. A point 22 mm Pistol and live rounds were recovered from the possession of the arrestee.
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December - 2 
The Police arrested two persons and recovered a huge cache of explosive materials from Soh Kymphor village in East Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya on December 2, reports Northeast Now. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team raided the village, and recovered more than 50 cartons of gelatin sticks and
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The Police arrested two persons and recovered a huge cache of explosive materials from Soh Kymphor village in East Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya on December 2, reports Northeast Now. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team raided the village, and recovered more than 50 cartons of gelatin sticks and electric detonators. A four-wheeler (Bolero) has also been seized.
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December - 20 
11 hand grenades reportedly dropped by a drone from Pakistan were recovered by Border Security Force (BSF) troopers from a sugarcane field near the International Border (IB) at Silach village in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on December 20, reports The Tribune. Rajesh Sharma, Deputy Inspector General
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11 hand grenades reportedly dropped by a drone from Pakistan were recovered by Border Security Force (BSF) troopers from a sugarcane field near the International Border (IB) at Silach village in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on December 20, reports The Tribune. Rajesh Sharma, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), BSF, said the troopers on hearing the buzzing sound of a drone in the late night of December 19 near Chakri outpost, fired multiple shots towards the source. The Police authorities were alerted and a joint search operation was initiated leading to the recovery of the grenades on the following day. The 11 grenades of Arges-type HG-84 were placed in a neatly packed wooden box. The drone, however, was not recovered and it is suspected that it managed to fly back to Pakistan after dropping the payload.
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December - 20 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested following an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) near GochhapadaBireni forest at Phulbani in Kandhamal District of Odisha on December 20, reports Odisha TV. A team of the SOG (Special Operations Group) and DVF (Dist
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested following an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) near GochhapadaBireni forest at Phulbani in Kandhamal District of Odisha on December 20, reports Odisha TV. A team of the SOG (Special Operations Group) and DVF (District Voluntary Force) troopers had conducted a raid after getting information about the presence of some Maoists in a camp in the dense forest. The Maoists opened fire after spotting the SFs thereby prompting the troopers to retaliate with gunshots. While eight to 10 Maoists escaped from the spot, SFs managed to arrest one of them and recovered two country-made weapons, 1 radio, medicines and other articles from the incident spot.
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December - 20 
A team of Border Security Force (BSF)personnel recovered a landmine planted by the Maoists during combing operations at Pipalpadar area in Swabhiman Anchal of Malkangiri District in Odisha on December 20, reports The Pioneer. The landmine was safely defused later by a bomb disposal squad.
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A team of Border Security Force (BSF)personnel recovered a landmine planted by the Maoists during combing operations at Pipalpadar area in Swabhiman Anchal of Malkangiri District in Odisha on December 20, reports The Pioneer. The landmine was safely defused later by a bomb disposal squad.
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December - 20 
Arms and Ammunition including a .303 rifle, 11 rounds of live ammunition, a silencer, etc from the backyard of a house belonging to one Samsher Ali was recovered from Sonari village near Orang National Park of Darrang District in Assam, reports Northeast Now on December 21.
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Arms and Ammunition including a .303 rifle, 11 rounds of live ammunition, a silencer, etc from the backyard of a house belonging to one Samsher Ali was recovered from Sonari village near Orang National Park of Darrang District in Assam, reports Northeast Now on December 21.
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December - 21 
A hardcore Maoist, identified as Akash Mundu(26) was arrested during a search operation at a forested area under Gudri Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District on December 21, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Linda said that SFs recovered pistols, cartridges, magazines
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A hardcore Maoist, identified as Akash Mundu(26) was arrested during a search operation at a forested area under Gudri Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District on December 21, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Linda said that SFs recovered pistols, cartridges, magazines and Naxal[Left Wing Extremist, LWE] posters and banners in addition to four can bombs which they safely defused later.
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December - 21 
An‘area commander’of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Jidan Guriya, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Koengsar village under MurhuPolice Station limits in Khunti District o
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An‘area commander’of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Jidan Guriya, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Koengsar village under MurhuPolice Station limits in Khunti District of Jharkhand on December 21, reports Hindustan Times.Jidan carried a cash reward of INR 1.5 million on his head. The encounter took place after a joint team of Police and CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)were out on a search operation on a tip-off that PLFI supremo Dinesh Gope, carrying a cash reward of INR 2.5 million, and another top PLFI rebel- Martin Kerketta were moving in the jungles around Koengsar village on the Khunti-West Singhbhum District borders. The rebels opened fire seeing the advancing forces and Jidan died in the retaliatory fire while the other rebels managed to escape into the dense forests. The SFs recovered an AK-47 automatic assault rifle near his body.
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December - 21 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘militia members’ were arrested from two different places by Cherla Police in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on December 21, reports New Indian Express. Police also recovered 25 gelatin sticks, two detonators and a 50-meter long electric
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘militia members’ were arrested from two different places by Cherla Police in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on December 21, reports New Indian Express. Police also recovered 25 gelatin sticks, two detonators and a 50-meter long electric wire from their possession. While three members — Podium Kotesh, Sode Ramamurthy and MadakamPaika, were arrested at R.Kothagudem, another Maoist – MadakamHaribabu, a resident of Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh, was arrested at Pedanallabelli village in the District.
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December - 21 
On December 21, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered during a cordon and search operation from Kongba Bazaar area of Imphal East in Manipur, reports Northeast Now. No militant outfit so far has claimed responsibility of placing the IED.
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On December 21, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered during a cordon and search operation from Kongba Bazaar area of Imphal East in Manipur, reports Northeast Now. No militant outfit so far has claimed responsibility of placing the IED.
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December - 22 
The Police on December 22unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ammunition dump and recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Swabhiman Anchal area of Malkangiri District in Odisha, reports The Pioneer.Police also recovered 20 kilograms of cordex wire, 50 electric detona
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The Police on December 22unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ammunition dump and recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Swabhiman Anchal area of Malkangiri District in Odisha, reports The Pioneer.Police also recovered 20 kilograms of cordex wire, 50 electric detonators, electric wire, and 70 aluminum super plain detonators from the spot.
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December - 22 
The Punjab Police on December 22 recovered an AK-47 rifle and a magazine with 30 live cartridges evidently dropped by the Pakistani drone in Border Outpost (BOP) Chakri under Dorangala Police Station limits in Gurdaspur District, reports The Pioneer. The Police maintained that the arms were evidentl
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The Punjab Police on December 22 recovered an AK-47 rifle and a magazine with 30 live cartridges evidently dropped by the Pakistani drone in Border Outpost (BOP) Chakri under Dorangala Police Station limits in Gurdaspur District, reports The Pioneer. The Police maintained that the arms were evidently a part of the same consignment (11 hand grenades) that was dropped by a Pakistani drone previously in the area on December 20. Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said that an extensive search operation had been launched by the Gurdaspur Police in the area where the drone, which was fired at by the Police and the Border Security Force (BSF), was sighted on December 20. He said that the package, containing the assault rifle, appeared to have been dropped in the wheat fields in the area of Wazir Chak village, 1.5 kilometers from Salach village, Dorangla Police Station (Gurdaspur).
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December - 23 
Two Khalistani terrorists, identified as Tejprakashalias Kaka and Akashdeep Singh alias Sonu, working for the US based banned secessionist group - Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), were arrested along with weapons and live cartridges near Karnal in Haryana on December 23, reports ANI. According Haryana Polic
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Two Khalistani terrorists, identified as Tejprakashalias Kaka and Akashdeep Singh alias Sonu, working for the US based banned secessionist group - Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), were arrested along with weapons and live cartridges near Karnal in Haryana on December 23, reports ANI. According Haryana Police, during interrogation, revealed that they were in touch with a US-based terrorist Gurmeet Singh, who transferred lakhs of rupees in their accounts via MoneyGram. The duo was arrested when they were returning after purchasing the arms. They also revealed that they had planned to attack two Shiv Sena leaders in Punjab named Sudhir Suri and Gursharanmand, under the direction of Gurmeet Singh.
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December - 24 
Two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants were killed in an encounter in Wanigam Payeen village in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on December 24, reports Daily Excelsior.One of the slain militants was identified as Abrar alias Langoo, a JeM militant and a Pakistani national, while
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Two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants were killed in an encounter in Wanigam Payeen village in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on December 24, reports Daily Excelsior.One of the slain militants was identified as Abrar alias Langoo, a JeM militant and a Pakistani national, while the second slain militant was identified as Amir Siraj from Adipora in Sopore.Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar,said, during the searches in Wanigam Payeen village, a spot was zeroed on where militants were hiding. When Security Forces (SFs) reached close to the spot, the hiding militants opened fire triggering an encounter.However, the hiding militants tried to change location and there was a lull for a few hours after which a contact was again established. In the ensuing gunfight, two militants were killed. Police recovered incriminating materials including arms and ammunition from the site of encounter.
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A District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper was injured and a huge cache of explosives and other materials were recovered following two separate encounters between Security Forces (SFs) and theCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a three-day operation in Sukma and Dantewada Distric
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A District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper was injured and a huge cache of explosives and other materials were recovered following two separate encounters between Security Forces (SFs) and theCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a three-day operation in Sukma and Dantewada Districts of Chhattisgarh, reports Outlook on December 25. Acting on inputs about the presence of senior cadres of Darbha division committee of Maoists, SFs had launched a major offensive in the forests of Gogunda, Bedma, Nagaram, Pujaripara, Gumodi and Kakadi on December 23. The DRG trooper was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion triggered by the Maoists while a patrolling team was advancing after the gun-battle at Kakadi village of Dantewada District on December 24. “Personnel belonging to DRG, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), its elite CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) unit were involved in the action that concluded on December 25. During the 72-hour long operation, security forces engaged in gunfights with ultras in Gogunda (Sukma) and Kakadi (Dantewada) on December 24 and 25”, said Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Sundarraj P. adding that “on both the occasions, ultras escaped from their camps. However, blood stains and drag marks found at encounter sites indicate at least four-five Naxals were shot in each of the encounters. IEDs, gelatin rods, electric wire, firecrackers, medicines, bags, Maoist literature etc. were recovered from bothplaces”.
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December - 25 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly involved in planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to target Security Forces (SFs) have been arrested from two places in Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on December 25, reports NDTV. When the pat
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly involved in planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to target Security Forces (SFs) have been arrested from two places in Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on December 25, reports NDTV. When the patrolling team was cordoning off forest area near Kasaram village, three cadres were arrested as they tried to flee on seeing the troopers, senior Police official Sunil Sharma said. During interrogation, they admitted to their association with the CPI-Maoist and based on the information provided by them, two more cadres were later arrested from nearby Tinganpalli forest, the official said.According to the Police, those arrested were also involved in the IED blast near Kasaram rivulet of the District, in which an officer of the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) unit was killed earlier this month.The arrested cadres Madvi Dudhwa (20), Madvi Ganga (24), Komram Lachhu (20), Sodhi Ganga (40) and Madvi Deva (35) were active as janmilitia members of Maoists, the senior Police official said.The team also recovered a gelatin rod, electric detonator, pressure cooker, steel boxes, electric wire and batteries, all used in making IEDs, from a Maoist hideout in the same area on the basis of inputs provided by the arrested cadres.
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December - 25 
Police arrested Prasant Majhi, a high-ranking cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), with a reward of INR 1 million on his head, along with his five associates in hilly terrain of Parasnath under Khukhra Police Station in Giridih District of Jharkhand on December 25, reports Hind
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Police arrested Prasant Majhi, a high-ranking cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), with a reward of INR 1 million on his head, along with his five associates in hilly terrain of Parasnath under Khukhra Police Station in Giridih District of Jharkhand on December 25, reports Hindustan Times.Giridih Superintendent of Police (SP), Amit Renu,the special squad also seized AK-47 rifle from Prasant Majhi. Among the arrested Maoists activists, two are women and three men. The identities of the five cadres are yet to be established.
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December - 26 
A 75-MM mortar shell was recovered from a railway track near Kunjwani in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 26, reports Daily Excelsior.An official of the Government Railway Police (GRP) said, the shell without having a fuse was found on the track by a patrolling party of
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A 75-MM mortar shell was recovered from a railway track near Kunjwani in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 26, reports Daily Excelsior.An official of the Government Railway Police (GRP) said, the shell without having a fuse was found on the track by a patrolling party of Railway police at Kunjwani and was subsequently removed by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS).
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December - 26 
A joint team of C-60 commandos and a Bomb Disposal and Detection Team of Police neutralized a hideout belonging to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and recovered a huge cache of explosive materials including a steel box of 20-kilogram capacity, 150 rods to make explosives, and 27 electro
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A joint team of C-60 commandos and a Bomb Disposal and Detection Team of Police neutralized a hideout belonging to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and recovered a huge cache of explosive materials including a steel box of 20-kilogram capacity, 150 rods to make explosives, and 27 electronic detonators from the forests of Genduzhariya Hills in Salekasa area of Gondia District in Maharashtra on December 26, reports Outlook.
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December - 26 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) turned militant has been arrested along with three other Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) associates from Hayatpora in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 26, reports Daily Excelsior.A vehicle, which attempted to flee from the Police cordon was stoppe
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) turned militant has been arrested along with three other Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) associates from Hayatpora in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 26, reports Daily Excelsior.A vehicle, which attempted to flee from the Police cordon was stopped tactfully and the vehicle occupants were overpowered by Security Forces (SFs) after they tried to resist. One of them was later identified as deserter SPO turned militant Altaf Hussain.The other three were identified as Shabir Ahmad Bhat, Jamsheed Magray and Zahid Dar, all residents of Pulwama. Arms and ammunition, along with other incriminating material was also recovered from their possession.
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December - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) have detained three persons after six hand grenades were recovered during a search operation in Kanda Galuta village in Mendhar in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Poonch, Ramesh
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Security Forces (SFs) have detained three persons after six hand grenades were recovered during a search operation in Kanda Galuta village in Mendhar in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Poonch, Ramesh Angral,said, “Six grenades were recovered from a house during the searches which were kept there and were possibly to be used for a militant strike.”
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December - 26 
Three cadres of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested between Charhi and Bahara forest in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on December 26, reports Outlook.The arrested cadres include the self-styled ‘sub-zonal commander’– Durga
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Three cadres of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested between Charhi and Bahara forest in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on December 26, reports Outlook.The arrested cadres include the self-styled ‘sub-zonal commander’– Durga Bedia and ‘area commander’– Rakesh Ganju alias Abhishek.Apart from Bedia and Ganju, one of their associates who pasted posters, Santosh Yadav, has also been arrested. Policerecovered a .315 bore rifle, a country-made pistol, two mobile phones, and some posters from their possession.
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December - 27 
Police had arrested two militants of Terror Resistance Front (TRF) from Narwal locality in Jammu Block in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) in India on December 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Policealso recovered two AK rifles, one pistol, two magazines of assault rifles, 60 AK rounds and 15 ro
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Police had arrested two militants of Terror Resistance Front (TRF) from Narwal locality in Jammu Block in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) in India on December 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Policealso recovered two AK rifles, one pistol, two magazines of assault rifles, 60 AK rounds and 15 rounds of pistol from their possession. The identities of the arrested duo are yet to be ascertained.
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December - 28 
SFs recovered 22 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted bythe Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forested area between Regarbera and Arahasa villages under Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on December 28, reports Hindustan Times.
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SFs recovered 22 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted bythe Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forested area between Regarbera and Arahasa villages under Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on December 28, reports Hindustan Times.
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December - 27 
Poonch Police and Army foiled a major plot by the militants to trigger communal tension in Poonch Districtof Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 27,with arrest of three militants of newly floated JK Ghaznavi Force in Mendhar area who were planning to target religious places of minorities st
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Poonch Police and Army foiled a major plot by the militants to trigger communal tension in Poonch Districtof Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 27,with arrest of three militants of newly floated JK Ghaznavi Force in Mendhar area who were planning to target religious places of minorities starting with famous temple of Ari, reports Daily Excelsior. Six grenades have also been recovered from their possession.Apart from three arrests, two more persons have been detained for questioning. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Poonch, Ramesh Angral, told that the arrested militants were planning to carry out a grenade attack on a religious place at Ari in Mendhar at the behest of their Pakistani handler to disturb peace and communal amity in the District.The ploy was revealed after Special Operations Group (SOG) of the local Police along with troops of the 49 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) detained two brothers — Mustafa Iqbal Khan and Murtaza Iqbal of Galhuta village —near Basooni in Mendhar sector. Their interrogation was conducted at the 49 RR Battalion headquarters, Basooni, and it was found that Mustafa had received a call from a Pakistani number and was directed to execute the grenade attack.“On being questioned further, he admitted to have been tasked with throwing a grenade at a temple in Ari village. A video on how to use a grenade was also found in his phone,” Angral said, adding WhatsApp calls have been detected in mobile telephones of the militants in which their Pakistan based handler is asking them to target temples in Poonch district. They had selected Ari temple for the first attack.The SSP said it came to light that Mustafa was involved in militant activities, and on his confession two of his associates — Mohammad Yaseen and Rayees Ahmad of Dabbi village of Balakote near the Line of Control (LoC) — were also arrested.The three were arrested later, while Murtaza Iqbal is still in custody and is being questioned.Sources said father of one of the militants was working as a private contractor and was engaged in the construction of bunkers for people ahead of fencing. It is suspected that he might have brought grenades from the LoC for the militants. “Vital clues have been obtained during questioning of the trio and searches were conducted in the house of Mustafa from where six grenades, some balloons with Pakistani marking and a few posters of hitherto unknown J&K Ghaznavi Force were recovered,” sources said.They added that the arrested persons were in regular contact with their handlers in Pakistan who were instructing them to carry out terror strikes.
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December - 28 
Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant on National Highway By-Pass on outskirts of Jammu City in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 28, reports Daily Excelsior.Police identified the arrested militant as Mohammad Ashraf son of Ghulam Din, a resident of village La
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Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant on National Highway By-Pass on outskirts of Jammu City in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 28, reports Daily Excelsior.Police identified the arrested militant as Mohammad Ashraf son of Ghulam Din, a resident of village Lar in Mahore Tehsil(revenue unit) in Reasi District.Two grenades were recovered from his possession. Police said,he was presently putting up at Peer Bagh Colony in Sunjawan area in Jammu with a view to create network of LeT outfit and lob grenades in crowded areas of Jammu City to revive terrorism (militancy) in the peaceful City of Temples.
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December - 28 
The Giridih Police on December 28 arrested six hardcore cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a search operation from Banaso and Manjira villages under Pirtand Police Station limits of the District in Jharkhand, reports The Pioneer. Among the arrestees, three Maoists – P
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The Giridih Police on December 28 arrested six hardcore cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a search operation from Banaso and Manjira villages under Pirtand Police Station limits of the District in Jharkhand, reports The Pioneer. Among the arrestees, three Maoists – Prashant Manjhi, Prabha Di alias Prabha Soren and Sudhir Kisku were carrying a reward of INR 1 million each on their heads. Another three Maoists were identified as – Ranjit Tudu, Chhotu Lal Hansda and Ganjhu. Security Forces (SFs) recovered one AK 47-rifle with 195 pieces of live cartridges and two magazines, two with regular carbines, 72 pieces of live cartridges, two chips, Sony company recorders, Naxalite[Left Wing Extremist, LWE] uniforms,a 16-point rifle, two magazines with SLR rifle, 135 pieces live cartridges, two INSAS rifles, 50 live cartridges, three-net three rifles including one magazine, one rifle of 315 bore, one thousand pieces detonator from their possession.
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December - 28 
Two women cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), carrying a cumulative cash reward of INR 700,000 on their heads, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest between Kalepal and Kakari villages under Kuakonda Police Station limits in Dantewada District
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Two women cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), carrying a cumulative cash reward of INR 700,000 on their heads, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest between Kalepal and Kakari villages under Kuakonda Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on December 28, reports The Pioneer.The gunfight took place when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Maoistoperation. The slain Maoists are identified as Ayte Mandavi, who was active as a Maoist ‘Malangir Area Committee (MAC) member’, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on her head and ‘intelligence head’ of the area and Vijje Markam, a ‘military intelligence member’ in the MAC who carried a reward of INR200,000 on her head. A pistol and a muzzle-loading rifle has been recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 29 
A militant belonging to Kuki Independent Army-Tribal (KIA-T), a Non- Suspension of Operation (SoO) faction was arrested from Tuilaphai village in Churachandpur District of Manipur on 29 December, tweets Assam Rifles. Two M-16 rifles, live rounds & other war like stores was recovered from the arreste
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A militant belonging to Kuki Independent Army-Tribal (KIA-T), a Non- Suspension of Operation (SoO) faction was arrested from Tuilaphai village in Churachandpur District of Manipur on 29 December, tweets Assam Rifles. Two M-16 rifles, live rounds & other war like stores was recovered from the arrestee.
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December - 29 
A week after going missing in Kulgam, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was arrested along with an AK-47 rifle in KulgamDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 29, reports Daily Excelsior.The SPO Zakir Ahmad Malik (No. 967/K) son of Mohammad Sikinder Malik of Hangir was arrested along
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A week after going missing in Kulgam, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was arrested along with an AK-47 rifle in KulgamDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 29, reports Daily Excelsior.The SPO Zakir Ahmad Malik (No. 967/K) son of Mohammad Sikinder Malik of Hangir was arrested along with one rifle, one magazine and 24 rounds.He had deserted along with an AK weapon, one magazine and 30 rounds from Police Station Frisal on 22nd December.
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December - 29 
Police arrested the militant associate of outfit The Resistance Front (TRF) in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 29, reports Daily Excelsior.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said, based on specific input that there will be some movement of mil
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Police arrested the militant associate of outfit The Resistance Front (TRF) in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 29, reports Daily Excelsior.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said, based on specific input that there will be some movement of militants/ Over Ground Workers (OGWs) on Baramulla-Handwara highway, a joint naka(Police check post) comprising of Police Baramulla & SF was established near Jhelum Stadium under Baramulla Police station area.“During on spot questioning he revealed his name as Asif Gull son of Ghulam Mohammad Alwaie. He also revealed that he was working as OGW for TRF”, Police said.On searching the car, three grenades were recovered which were hidden in a bag full of charcoal.He also revealed that he was in contact with one local militant Abid presently at Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). “He was also in contact of Hyder alias Jajja, Usman (FT) and Inayatullah and also arranged logistic for them”, Police said.
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December - 3 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Force (SF) personnel and a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Salandir forest in Palamu District of Jharkhand on December 3, reports IANS. The SFs were on a combing and search operation when the gun-battlebroke out between
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Force (SF) personnel and a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Salandir forest in Palamu District of Jharkhand on December 3, reports IANS. The SFs were on a combing and search operation when the gun-battlebroke out between the joint troops of 134 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jharkhand Police and over a dozen Maoists in Salandir forest. During the searches, SFs recovered one AK 47 rifle, three magazines, some explosives, one Bolt action rifle, one 9mm pistol, one country-made weapon, two wireless sets among other items from the spot.
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December - 3 
Police recovered a hand grenade near Gujjar Mandi market in Rajouri town in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, based on a specific tip off, a team headed by Station House Officer (SHO), Sameer Jillani, recovered the grenade k
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Police recovered a hand grenade near Gujjar Mandi market in Rajouri town in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, based on a specific tip off, a team headed by Station House Officer (SHO), Sameer Jillani, recovered the grenade kept alongside road between Gujjar Mandi and Kheora stretch.In view of the District Development Council (DDC) Polls, security is high in Rajouri and prompt action by the police team averted a possible terror action,the officer said.
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December - 3 
A huge cache of arms and ammunition have been recovered from a hideout of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP),a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in Palamu District of Jharkhand on December 3, reports Swarajya.In a joint operation in Salmadiri village by the Jha
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A huge cache of arms and ammunition have been recovered from a hideout of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP),a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in Palamu District of Jharkhand on December 3, reports Swarajya.In a joint operation in Salmadiri village by the Jharkhand Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in wee hours on Thursday (December 3), the team recovered arms and ammunition after a brief gun battle with the rebels.An AK-56 assault rifle, a pistol and a few Aadhar cards were also recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered arms and ammunition belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forest area at Dharampur under Masaliya Police Station limits of Dumka District on December 3, reports Outlook. On a specific input, Dumka Police and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) condu
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered arms and ammunition belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forest area at Dharampur under Masaliya Police Station limits of Dumka District on December 3, reports Outlook. On a specific input, Dumka Police and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) conducted a joint operation and recovered the arms and ammunition including a rifle, live cartridges, gelatin sticks and detonators.
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December - 3 
Two militants belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party- Military Joint Committee (KCP-MJC) was arrested from Chanakya Chowk in Jogbani of Araria District of Bihar, reports Indiablooms on December 4. The two militants were identified as ‘self-styled finance secretary’ Longjam Arjun alias Naobi alias I
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Two militants belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party- Military Joint Committee (KCP-MJC) was arrested from Chanakya Chowk in Jogbani of Araria District of Bihar, reports Indiablooms on December 4. The two militants were identified as ‘self-styled finance secretary’ Longjam Arjun alias Naobi alias Ingba Meitei and ‘self-styled assistant finance secretary’ Naorem Dilip alias Wangamba Singh. Three explosives were recovered the duo.
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December - 30 
A joint team of Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 7.31 kilograms of heroin and three China-made .30 bore pistols from the Metla Border out Post (BoP)in the Dera Baba Nanak sector of Gurdaspur District in Punjabon December 30, reports The Tribune. The consignment was pus
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A joint team of Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered 7.31 kilograms of heroin and three China-made .30 bore pistols from the Metla Border out Post (BoP)in the Dera Baba Nanak sector of Gurdaspur District in Punjabon December 30, reports The Tribune. The consignment was pushed into the Indian territory by Belgium-based terrorist Jagdish Singh aliasBhura, who has links in Pakistan. During investigation, it was found that drug peddler Ranjit Singh, who is lodged in the Ludhiana jail, played a key role in the smuggling of the consignment.
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December - 30 
In a joint operation, personnel of the 2nd Battalion of the BSF and Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Punjab Police recovered 5 kilograms heroin, worth INR 250 million in the international market, a pistol, two magazines and two live cartridges from across the barbed wire fencing in the area of Bo
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In a joint operation, personnel of the 2nd Battalion of the BSF and Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Punjab Police recovered 5 kilograms heroin, worth INR 250 million in the international market, a pistol, two magazines and two live cartridges from across the barbed wire fencing in the area of BoP, Santokh Singh Wala, in Jalalabad subdivision of Fazilka District on December 30.
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December - 30 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including an ‘area commander’, were arrested from Kauwakhap village under Rafiganj Police Station limits in Aurangabad District of Bihar on December 30, reports Times of India. They were allegedly planning to attack a politician and target b
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including an ‘area commander’, were arrested from Kauwakhap village under Rafiganj Police Station limits in Aurangabad District of Bihar on December 30, reports Times of India. They were allegedly planning to attack a politician and target brick kiln owners for levy. They were identified as Suniljialias Sunil Lal Khatri (40), Ravi Ranjan Paswan (27) and Bhuwaneshwar Yadav (55). Among them, Ravi was active as an‘area commander’ of Goh in Aurangabad. Two single-shot Sten-gun and two live cartridges of 9mm and Maoist literatures were recovered from their possession.
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December - 4 
A cadre of the TritiyaPrastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested from his residence at Bachra village in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand, reports The Weekon December 5. Superintendent of Police (SP), Karthick S said, a raid wasconduc
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A cadre of the TritiyaPrastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested from his residence at Bachra village in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand, reports The Weekon December 5. Superintendent of Police (SP), Karthick S said, a raid wasconducted in the forests of Katkumsandi, following which Jitendra Kumar Bhokta was arrested on December 4 night, but hisaccomplices managed to flee.Police has seized one country-made pistol, two livecartridges and a stolen two-wheeler from his residence.
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December - 4 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at a forested area near Hakwa village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 4, reports The Pioneer. The gun-battle broke out when a patrol
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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 forested area near Hakwa village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 4, reports The Pioneer. The gun-battle broke out when a patrolling team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and its elite unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) was cordoning off a forest near the said village. After the firing stopped, the body of a Maoist, identified as Arjun, a ‘militia platoon commander’ in the Gangaloor area committee of the Maoists, was recovered along with a firearm and a large quantity of explosive materials.
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December - 4 
A huge cache of explosives, weighing at least 11 kilograms, belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered near a school in Gaya District of Bihar on December 4, reports abplive.com. The Security Forces (SFs) also recovered a bomb and safely diffused it later.
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A huge cache of explosives, weighing at least 11 kilograms, belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered near a school in Gaya District of Bihar on December 4, reports abplive.com. The Security Forces (SFs) also recovered a bomb and safely diffused it later.
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December - 5 
An unidentified Manipuri militant was arrested from Chumukedima of Dimapur District in Nagaland on December 5, reports Northeast Now. One .22 mm pistol and three rounds of ammunition was recovered from the possession of the arrestee.
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An unidentified Manipuri militant was arrested from Chumukedima of Dimapur District in Nagaland on December 5, reports Northeast Now. One .22 mm pistol and three rounds of ammunition was recovered from the possession of the arrestee.
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December - 5 
Arms and ammunition were recovered in the run-up to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)polls at Soraibil area in Ripu Reserve Forest near India-Bhutan border in Kokrajhar District of Assam on December 5, reports The Assam Tribune. The recovered weapons and ammunition included two AK-56 rifles wit
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Arms and ammunition were recovered in the run-up to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)polls at Soraibil area in Ripu Reserve Forest near India-Bhutan border in Kokrajhar District of Assam on December 5, reports The Assam Tribune. The recovered weapons and ammunition included two AK-56 rifles with magazines, two handmade AK-56 rifles, six muzzle loaded pipe guns, seven 7.65 mm pistols, 26 magazines of 7.65 mm pistol, three country-made pistols, five grenades, three country-made bottle bombs and several rounds of ammunition of different calibre.Kokrajhar, Superintendent of Police (SP), Rakesh Roashan said the arms and ammunition were found buried in a thickly forested area.
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December - 5 
Over 5,000 villagers staged a protest at Dhaudai village of Abujhmad in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on December 5, against the arrest of six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Times of India. According to Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohit
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Over 5,000 villagers staged a protest at Dhaudai village of Abujhmad in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on December 5, against the arrest of six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Times of India. According to Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohit Garg, six Maoists were arrested from Kademeta village in Dantewada District for their involvement in planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on under-construction Palli-Barsoor road to target Security Forces (SFs) on November 12 and 23. They are suspected of planting 19 IEDs, 15 of which were recovered by Police. The remaining four were safely detonated. Refuting the SP’s statement, the villagers claim that the arrestees are innocent farmers and demanded their release.
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December - 6 
The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of Army defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) after recovering it from a bag at Gulgam area in Kupwara District ofJammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 6, reports Daily Excelsior.On the basis of information about some suspicious bag in the area of Gulgam,
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The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of Army defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) after recovering it from a bag at Gulgam area in Kupwara District ofJammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 6, reports Daily Excelsior.On the basis of information about some suspicious bag in the area of Gulgam, Kupwara, teams from 41 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and 160 Territorial Army (TA) of Army, 68 Bn Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) had launched a joint search operation.
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December - 7 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre,identified as Sangepu Mahesh aka Ranjit, was arrested at Kothaguda Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Mahabubabad District of Telangana on December 7, reports Telangana Today. Mahesh was a member of Manuguru Area Dalam(armed squad) of CPI-Mao
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre,identified as Sangepu Mahesh aka Ranjit, was arrested at Kothaguda Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Mahabubabad District of Telangana on December 7, reports Telangana Today. Mahesh was a member of Manuguru Area Dalam(armed squad) of CPI-Maoist. Police recovered several Maoist pamphlets and 20 rounds of SLR gun from his possession.
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December - 7 
A Special Cell of Delhi Police on December 7 arrested at five terrorists (affiliation not yet ascertained) from Shakarpur area of New Delhi, reports Zee News. While three terrorists hail from Jammu and Kashmir, the other two are from Punjab. Weapons and other incriminating materials have been recove
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A Special Cell of Delhi Police on December 7 arrested at five terrorists (affiliation not yet ascertained) from Shakarpur area of New Delhi, reports Zee News. While three terrorists hail from Jammu and Kashmir, the other two are from Punjab. Weapons and other incriminating materials have been recovered from their possession.
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December - 8 
Two imposters of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested while they were trying to extort money from a local businessman in Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh on December 8, reports Times of India. The Police recovered two fake pistols, five pairs of olive-green uniforms and fi
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Two imposters of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested while they were trying to extort money from a local businessman in Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh on December 8, reports Times of India. The Police recovered two fake pistols, five pairs of olive-green uniforms and five single-barrel guns from their possession.
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December - 9 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)‘courier’, identified as Podium Jayaram aka Guruji (30), was arrested from Bodanelli forest area under Charla Mandal(administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on December 9, reports The Hindu.Jayaramwas allegedly involved
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)‘courier’, identified as Podium Jayaram aka Guruji (30), was arrested from Bodanelli forest area under Charla Mandal(administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on December 9, reports The Hindu.Jayaramwas allegedly involved in around 50 cases of violence during his stint as a Dalam(armed squad) member of the CPI-Maoist in the areas across the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border in the past. Explosive materials including ten gelatin sticks, two detonators, electric wire bundles and batteries were recovered from his possession.
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December - 9 
One militant of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), identified as Tariq Ahmed Bhat son of Bashir Ahmed Bhat of Hanjigund Chadoora in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India, was arrested during naka checking on December 9, reports Daily Excelsior.One pistol and ammunition have been recovered from hi
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One militant of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), identified as Tariq Ahmed Bhat son of Bashir Ahmed Bhat of Hanjigund Chadoora in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India, was arrested during naka checking on December 9, reports Daily Excelsior.One pistol and ammunition have been recovered from his possession.
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December - 9 
One more militant was killed in the encounter at Tiken village in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 9, taking the death toll to three, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier, SATP had reported that two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (
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One more militant was killed in the encounter at Tiken village in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on December 9, taking the death toll to three, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier, SATP had reported that two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) that broke out at Tikken area in Pulwama District on December 9. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, said that after initial exchange of fire, when it was found that the trapped militants are locals, they were repeatedly asked to surrender by the SFs, however, they turned down repeated surrender offers and fired upon the SFs, who retaliated and in the ensuing gunfight three militants were killed. IGP, Kumar, identified the three militants as Mehraj-ud Din Lone son of Bashir Ahmad Lone, resident of Arigam, Pulwama, Umar Ali son of Ali Muhammad Mir resident of Dadsara Awantipora and Owais Farooq son of Farooq Ahmad Allaie, resident of Kadlabal, Chersoo Awantipora, all affiliated to Al-Badr outfit. Army, in a tweet, said that three militants were killed in Pulwama encounter, and recoveries include- AK rifle- 1, magazines- 5 with 140 rounds – pistol- 2, magazines- 2 with 2 rounds and joint operation over.A Police spokesman in a statement issued that one Zamir Sadiq Lone in whose house the militants were hiding also received gunshot injuries and his condition is stated to be stable.“As per police records, the killed militants were part of groups involved in many crime cases including planning and executing several major attacks on security forces,” the statement said.
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February - 1 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted by the personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a forest under Chandrapur Police limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 1, reports Pragativadi. According to sources, the CRPF personnel of the 8th Battalion were on a
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted by the personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a forest under Chandrapur Police limits in Rayagada District of Odisha on February 1, reports Pragativadi. According to sources, the CRPF personnel of the 8th Battalion were on a combing operation in Chandrapur forest in the District when they identified a camp near Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border (AOB). On search, the security personnel seized nine guns, 15 detonators, 11 gelatine sticks and eight rounds of live bullets.
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February - 1 
Andhra Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Bangarugudi area in Vijayanagar District of Andhra Pradesh on February 1, reports Pragativadi. The STF recovered a clay-more mine, detonators and other ex
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Andhra Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Bangarugudi area in Vijayanagar District of Andhra Pradesh on February 1, reports Pragativadi. The STF recovered a clay-more mine, detonators and other explosives during a combing operation at Bangarugudi area. All the explosives were reportedly dumped at an isolated place.
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February - 1 
The Palamu Police arrested two ‘sub-zonal commanders’ of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), along with arms from different Police Station limits in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 1, reports UNI. Palamu, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ajay Linda, said acting on a tip-off regard
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The Palamu Police arrested two ‘sub-zonal commanders’ of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), along with arms from different Police Station limits in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 1, reports UNI. Palamu, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ajay Linda, said acting on a tip-off regarding the movement of the ‘sub-zonal commander’ of TSPC Nishan alias Nishant Ji, a team of the local Police and Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) arrested the Nishan, who hails from Gaya District of Bihar. Following the information provided by him, Police conducted a raid in Khumbikhurd village under Nawabazar Police Station area and arrested another ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the outfit identified as Gulab Ganjhu alias Pankaj Ji. From him, a loaded country-made rifle and 4 cartridges were recovered. TSPC is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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February - 10 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed an exchange of fire between CRPF personnel and Maoists in a forested area at Irapalli village under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, r
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed an exchange of fire between CRPF personnel and Maoists in a forested area at Irapalli village under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, reports The Times of India. Six other CRPF personnel, including an officer, were also injured in the encounter. According to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P., separate teams of Security Forces (SFs) comprising the 151st and 204th battalions of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), had launched a counter-insurgency operation in the Maoist core areas of Sukma and Bijapur Districts on February 9. On the following day, personnel of the CoBRA, while advancing through the said forested area came under fire from the Maoists, triggering a gun-battle between the two sides, the IGP said, adding that two constables were killed in the gunfight, while six others sustained injuries. The body of a slain Maoist along with a weapon was recovered from the encounter spot, said the IGP, adding that the identity of the deceased was yet to be ascertained.
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February - 12 
Police said that they have busted a militant module and arrested five Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) militant associates from two separate villages under Beerwah Police Station limits in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific
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Police said that they have busted a militant module and arrested five Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) militant associates from two separate villages under Beerwah Police Station limits in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific information, Budgam Police arrested the five ISJK militant associates, identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Wani, Nasir Ahmad Wani, Bilal Ahmad Khan, Irfan Ahmad Pathan, residents of Gundipora village under Beerwah Police Station limits in the District, and Ali Mohd Bhat, resident of Warihama village under Beerwah Police Station limits in the District, and seized arms and ammunition and other incriminating material from their possession. Police said that on preliminary enquiry it was found that these militant associates were affiliated with ISJK and involved in providing shelter and logistic support to militants.
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February - 12 
Four cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested along with 100 rounds of 7.65 mm and 100 rounds of 0.315 mm ammunition and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature from Sarmali village in Seraikela Block (administrative unit) in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jhark
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Four cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested along with 100 rounds of 7.65 mm and 100 rounds of 0.315 mm ammunition and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature from Sarmali village in Seraikela Block (administrative unit) in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on February 12, reports The Pioneer. The arrested cadres belonged to ‘Maharaj Pramanik squad’ of CPI-Maoist, and were identified as Sagar Mahto, Jagdish Mahato, Abhishek Kumar Sinha and Gunlal Mahato. As per the report, Sagar Mahto is a resident of Bandhgaon under Kharsawan Police Station limits in the District and a special associate of Maharaj Pramanik. Jagdish Mahto is a resident of Sini Tola Palasdih in Sini area in the District. Abhishek Kumar Sinha hails from Harharguttu, Jamshedpur in East Singhbhum District and is an illegal supplier of ammunition. He is originally a resident of Bariarpur in Munger District of Bihar. Gunlal Mahato is a resident of Serengada in Kuchai Police Station limits in the District. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Karthik S., said: “We received information that Maharaj Pramanik is trying to get ammunitions and weapons apart from explosives and cylinders to inflict damage on Security Forces (SFs). Once specific input was received, a special team was constituted which arrested the cadres red-handed while exchanging ammunitions. The arrested people include one arms supplier, one middleman and two over ground workers (OGW).”
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February - 13 
The Police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered landmines and weapons from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout at Sirinia village under Pipra Block (administrative unit) in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 13, reports Outlook India. A
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The Police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered landmines and weapons from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout at Sirinia village under Pipra Block (administrative unit) in Palamu District of Jharkhand on February 13, reports Outlook India. According to the Police, the joint operation was launched on the basis of intelligence input about the presence of Maoists in the said village. During the search operation, five landmines, four rifles, 40 AK-47s live cartridges, 20 metre wire and other things were seized. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel later defused the landmines.
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February - 14 
Police arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants from Srinagar city in Srinagar District of J&K on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that three OGWs were arrested following a raid in Magarmal Bagh area in Srinagar when they were travelling on a two-wheeler. “They were ar
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Police arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants from Srinagar city in Srinagar District of J&K on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that three OGWs were arrested following a raid in Magarmal Bagh area in Srinagar when they were travelling on a two-wheeler. “They were arrested and a grenade was recovered from them,” Police said. The trio were identified as Irfan Ahmad Khan, Mudabir Aijaz and Wahid Ashraf Rather.
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February - 14 
Unidentified persons hurled a grenade on the house of Rubeena Akhter at Tregam Shaidpora area in Bandipora District of J&K on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Rubeena is the Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Bazipora IV in Hajin Block in Bandip
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Unidentified persons hurled a grenade on the house of Rubeena Akhter at Tregam Shaidpora area in Bandipora District of J&K on February 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Rubeena is the Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of Bazipora IV in Hajin Block in Bandipora District. However, the grenade didn’t explode.
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February - 15 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area near Jaggawaram and Arampalli villages under Polampalli Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 15, reports The Pioneer. According to the I
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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 forested area near Jaggawaram and Arampalli villages under Polampalli Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 15, reports The Pioneer. According to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P., a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation in the said area. When the patrolling team was cordoning off the forests, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides. After the gun-battle stopped, the SFs recovered the slain body of a Maoist along with one muzzle loading gun and a huge cache of explosives from the spot. The IGP further said, “According to preliminary reports, the killed Maoist was identified as Madvi Sukka, a ‘Militia commander’ of Pentapad village. Police teams have also recovered 1 Bharmar rifle, hand grenades and Pitthu bag from the spot."
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February - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 16, arrested a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, identified as Chitra Barman, in the Basugaon area near National Highway, in Chirang District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a USA-made pistol and ammunition from his possession.
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 16, arrested a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, identified as Chitra Barman, in the Basugaon area near National Highway, in Chirang District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a USA-made pistol and ammunition from his possession.
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February - 16 
Three Revolutionary People's Front/People's Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) militants including one-woman street vendor was arrested from different parts of Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press on February 17. Explosives were also recovered from a storeroom of the NRL Telepati City 1
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Three Revolutionary People's Front/People's Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) militants including one-woman street vendor was arrested from different parts of Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press on February 17. Explosives were also recovered from a storeroom of the NRL Telepati City 1 oil pump in the District. On February 17, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Imphal West, K Meghachandra, disclosed the modus operandi behind the arrest of three arrestees. Based on specific information, during frisking and checking of suspected vehicles along Imphal-Moreh road, one couple identified as Samukcham Mobi and Huidrom Ningol Lairenlakpam Ongbi Ibemcha was arrested along with eight 1.5 Volt batteries connected in series (usually used to detonate IEDs) concealed in a black plastic polythene bag in the car, adds E-Pao. Their interrogation led to another arrest of Lourembam Bhumeshwor who further revealed the plan of a PLA militant identified as Robertson to conduct IED blast in Telopati area. More explosives were detected in the store room of the NRL Telepati City 1 oil pump such as an IED fashioned out of a claymore, a remote control, a transistor, two 9-volt batteries, a detonator, 9 mm ammunition and a mobile phone.
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February - 17 
Indian Army troopers arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant near Kachijan village of Tinsukia District in Assam on February 17, reports Nagaland Post. Troopers recovered one Point 32 Pistol, one country made rifle and assorted ammunition from the militant.
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Indian Army troopers arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant near Kachijan village of Tinsukia District in Assam on February 17, reports Nagaland Post. Troopers recovered one Point 32 Pistol, one country made rifle and assorted ammunition from the militant.
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February - 17 
A cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Podewada forest under Bhamragarh Block (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 17, reports Hindustan Times. As per the report, on receiving an input
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A cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Podewada forest under Bhamragarh Block (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 17, reports Hindustan Times. As per the report, on receiving an input that the Maoists were holding a meeting under the leadership of ‘politburo member’ M. Venugopal Rao aka Bhupathi in the said area, the C-60 commandos of Gadchiroli Police initiated a combing operation. On seeing the patrolling team, the Maoists opened fire leading to an exchange of fire between the Police personnel and the Maoists in which a Maoist cadre was killed. While the identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained, the Police suspect that at least four to five Maoists were injured in the gun-battle but succeeded in fleeing along with others. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawade said the Police have recovered a huge cache of arms, including AK-47 rifle and ammunition, and Maoist literature from the spot.
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February - 17 
Police arrested three persons and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), along with a detonator and eight 1.5-volt batteries from their possession in Imphal West District of Manipur on February 17, reports The Assam Tribune. Imphal West Superintendent of Police (SP), K Meghachandra later to
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Police arrested three persons and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), along with a detonator and eight 1.5-volt batteries from their possession in Imphal West District of Manipur on February 17, reports The Assam Tribune. Imphal West Superintendent of Police (SP), K Meghachandra later told that during the preliminary probe, it was found that the two persons had received the consignment from a cadre of banned outfit Peoples’ Revolutionary Army of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in Tamu town in Myanmar and were delivering them to a person in Telipati area. Later, based on the inputs provided by the arrested duo Police arrested another suspect.
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February - 19 
On February 19, 4.122 kg of heroin, one China- made pistol, 25 cartridges with two magazines and 52 gm of opium was recovered in a joint operation from Tarn Taran District in Punjab, reports The Tribune. The recovery buried 50 feet deep under the earth towards the Indian side from zero line in field
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On February 19, 4.122 kg of heroin, one China- made pistol, 25 cartridges with two magazines and 52 gm of opium was recovered in a joint operation from Tarn Taran District in Punjab, reports The Tribune. The recovery buried 50 feet deep under the earth towards the Indian side from zero line in fields of Kisan Satnam Singh and his brother Dilbag Singh is believed to be the handiwork of smugglers.
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February - 21 
On February 21, Police arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Yengkhom Surjit alias Ibobi, (51), along with explosives weighing around three kg from Khurai Ningthoubung area of Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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On February 21, Police arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, Yengkhom Surjit alias Ibobi, (51), along with explosives weighing around three kg from Khurai Ningthoubung area of Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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February - 22 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ was arrested in Baramulla District of J&K on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, disclosing on the arrest said, “He has been identified as Junaid Farooq Pandit. He is from Hamray, Pattan. Thirty rounds and one pi
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ was arrested in Baramulla District of J&K on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, disclosing on the arrest said, “He has been identified as Junaid Farooq Pandit. He is from Hamray, Pattan. Thirty rounds and one pistol have been recovered from his possession. He was tasked to carry out targeted killings.”
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February - 22 
Two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint operation was launched by Army, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Sangam area of Bijbehara in t
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Two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint operation was launched by Army, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Sangam area of Bijbehara in the District after reports of presence of militants in the area. Two militants were killed in the exchange of fire that broke out during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO). Arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession. They slain militants are identified as Naveed Ahmad Bhat alias Furqan and Aqib Yaseen Bhat, both residents of from Qoimoh in Kulgam District.
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February - 22 February - 23
An alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was arrested from neighboring State Jharkhand, has died in Jamui District of Bihar on February 23, reports ANI. The Maoist cadre, identified as Siddhu Koda was arrested by the Police, along with an accomplice, Md Illiyas Hembram, fro
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An alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was arrested from neighboring State Jharkhand, has died in Jamui District of Bihar on February 23, reports ANI. The Maoist cadre, identified as Siddhu Koda was arrested by the Police, along with an accomplice, Md Illiyas Hembram, from Dumka District of Jharkhand on February 22. Koda, who carries a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, is said to be a “lieutenant general” of an armed squad of the outfit, was admitted in Sadar hospital after he complained of chest pain and died during treatment. Hembram, was wanted in over a dozen Naxal-related incidents in Jamui district on the Jharkhand border. An AK-47 assault rifle, an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and live cartridges were seized from their possession.
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February - 23 
On February 23, 14 live cartridges were found abandoned at Muppathadi on the Thiruvananthapuram-Chenkotta interstate road in Kerala, reports The Times of India. According to preliminary probe, the cartridges were made in 1981-82 at Pakistan Ordinance Factories. The cartridges are believed to be used
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On February 23, 14 live cartridges were found abandoned at Muppathadi on the Thiruvananthapuram-Chenkotta interstate road in Kerala, reports The Times of India. According to preliminary probe, the cartridges were made in 1981-82 at Pakistan Ordinance Factories. The cartridges are believed to be used in modern long-range weapons.
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February - 23 
Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp during a combing operation in forest near Ampabali village under Pottangi Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on February 23, reports The Pioneer. Based on a tipoff about the movement of the Maoists in the region, a jo
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Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp during a combing operation in forest near Ampabali village under Pottangi Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on February 23, reports The Pioneer. Based on a tipoff about the movement of the Maoists in the region, a joint team of the District Voluntary Force (DVF), Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Border Security Force (BSF) had launched a combing operation in Panabadi, Kamalabandh, Bailguda and Urlapadu area in the District, bordering Andhra Pradesh. During the search operation, the joint team recovered a gun, a rifle, hand grenades, electronic detonators, bulletproof metal plate, and explosives along with several items used by the Maoists. The items were recovered from three drums which were buried under the earth. Police suspected that the camp was being used by the Nandpur Area Committee of Koraput Division of the CPI-Maoist.
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February - 24 February - 25
Security Forces (SFs) on February 24-25 arrested four United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants, identified as, Diganta Gogoi alias Diganta Asom, Rana Handique alias Kokai, Abhijit Gogoi and Khogen Moran, in Tinsukia District, reports The Assam Tribune. “This was the biggest rec
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 24-25 arrested four United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants, identified as, Diganta Gogoi alias Diganta Asom, Rana Handique alias Kokai, Abhijit Gogoi and Khogen Moran, in Tinsukia District, reports The Assam Tribune. “This was the biggest recruitment module of recent times of ULFA(I). We apprehended four hardcore cadres and four minor recruits from different places of Tinsukia in a marathon operation that continued for two days and two nights since Monday,” an unnamed senior official said. “Along with them, four minor cadre recruits, all of whom are below 15 years, were rescued. The operation was conducted at various places such as Makum, Digboi and Kakopathar,” the source said. SFs recovered two 7.65 mm pistols, one .22 mm pistol, a number of live bullets, three ULFA-I flags and a pair of jungle shoes were seized, he added.
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February - 26 
A Special Task Force (STF) trooper, identified as Sanjay Bada, was injured in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pushpal forest in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. On receiving infor
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A Special Task Force (STF) trooper, identified as Sanjay Bada, was injured in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pushpal forest in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. On receiving information about the presence of the Maoists in the said forest, the STF personnel had launched a search operation. After the gun-battle, the SFs destroyed the Maoist camp and also recovered a country-made firearm from the spot.
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February - 26 
An exchange of fire took place between the STF and District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres in the Michebeda forest area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P. said, the SFs have destroyed a Maoi
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An exchange of fire took place between the STF and District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres in the Michebeda forest area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P. said, the SFs have destroyed a Maoist camp following the gun-battle and have recovered a country-made firearm and material of daily use from the spot.
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February - 28 
Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) raided a house and recovered ammunition and incriminating material in Bongam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 28, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesperson said on a credible input, Shopian Police along with Security Forces (SFs) car
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Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) raided a house and recovered ammunition and incriminating material in Bongam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 28, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesperson said on a credible input, Shopian Police along with Security Forces (SFs) carried out searches in Bongam area and recovered incriminating materials including ammunition from the residential house of one individual identified as Naseer Ahmad Mantoo (50).
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February - 29 
An individual was arrested with explosives on February 29 from Manullapara in South Salmara-Mankachar District in Assam, reports The Telegraph. A consignment including 200 gelatine sticks, 1,100 detonators, 200 metres of Cordtex safety wire was recovered from him. The arrestee was identified as Rezz
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An individual was arrested with explosives on February 29 from Manullapara in South Salmara-Mankachar District in Assam, reports The Telegraph. A consignment including 200 gelatine sticks, 1,100 detonators, 200 metres of Cordtex safety wire was recovered from him. The arrestee was identified as Rezzak Ali.
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February - 29 
Five sympathizer-cum-couriers of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested with explosives in Jagannadhapuram village of Paloncha Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 29, reports The Times of India. The arrested couriers have
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Five sympathizer-cum-couriers of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested with explosives in Jagannadhapuram village of Paloncha Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 29, reports The Times of India. The arrested couriers have been identified as, P. Saraiah (45), resident of Nimmalagudem in Kistaram Mandal of Sukma District in Chhattisgarh, K. Murali (24) and K. Nageswara Rao (40) of Dabbanootala village in Dummugudem Mandal in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh, K Sammaiah (26) of Veerabhadrapuram village in Dummugudem Mandal and J. Hanumanthu (28) of Toggudem in Paloncha Mandal. As per the report, they were arrested during a vehicle check in the said village while they were transporting explosives stolen from stone crushing units to Maoist cadres. The Police have recovered 40 gelatin sticks, 40 detonators and 27 explosive boosters from their possession.
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February - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) seized explosives, including nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) fitted in tiffins and thermos and an AK-47 magazine, from a terrorist hideout in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, the seizure was made during
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Security Forces (SFs) seized explosives, including nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) fitted in tiffins and thermos and an AK-47 magazine, from a terrorist hideout in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, the seizure was made during a search operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Magnar belt. Three hand grenades, PEK (Plastic Explosive Kirkee) explosives, 19 rounds of 7.62 mm and four Chinese batteries were also recovered from the hideout, they said.
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February - 5 
Indian Army troopers arrested a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant, Raju Moran (24), along with explosives near the Rangajan area along the Rangajan-Kakopathar Highway in Tinsukia District of Assam on February 5, repots The Sentinel.
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Indian Army troopers arrested a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant, Raju Moran (24), along with explosives near the Rangajan area along the Rangajan-Kakopathar Highway in Tinsukia District of Assam on February 5, repots The Sentinel.
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February - 5 
On February 5, Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militant at Hukanjuri area in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered a .32 mm Pistol and live ammunition from the militant.
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On February 5, Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militant at Hukanjuri area in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered a .32 mm Pistol and live ammunition from the militant.
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February - 5 
Three militants and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper were killed in an exchange of fire on the National Highway (NH) in Laway Pora area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter took place when three persons coming from Baramul
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Three militants and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper were killed in an exchange of fire on the National Highway (NH) in Laway Pora area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter took place when three persons coming from Baramulla towards Srinagar, were stopped by special Police naka (barricade) party for checking after they got suspicious about them but one of them fired on the Security Forces (SFs) leading to an exchange of fire in which two militants were killed and a CRPF trooper was killed. Another militant who was injured later succumbed to his injuries. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, identified the three militants as Zia ur Rehman, Khateeb and Fayaz Umar. “Rehman who belonged to district Budgam was affiliated with LeT (Lashkar-e-Taiba). Another one is Khateeb from Bijbehara and was affiliated with Hizb (Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, HM). Third was Fayaz Umar affiliated with ISJK (Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir). This is for the first time that we have seen that three militants belonging to three different outfits were together. The fact that we have been saying that the different outfits are working in coordination was proved true today.” Sophisticated weapons including two pistols and some grenades were recovered from the encounter site
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February - 5 
Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered in separate incidents form Pan Bazar and Paltan Bazar areas of Guwahati in Kamrup (Metropolitan) District of Assam on February 5, reports The Sentinel. As per the report, the recoveries were made following the confessional statement of a militan
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Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered in separate incidents form Pan Bazar and Paltan Bazar areas of Guwahati in Kamrup (Metropolitan) District of Assam on February 5, reports The Sentinel. As per the report, the recoveries were made following the confessional statement of a militant of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) identified as, Raktim Gogoi alias Bakhar Asom (25), resident of Pengeri village in Tinsukia District of the State who was earlier arrested on February 3 in the District. According to Police, after planting the IEDs in Guwahati on February 2, Gogoi was returning home when he was arrested by the Police.
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February - 7 
Arms and ammunitions have been recovered from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts over a recent period of time in joint operations by the Odisha Police, Border Security Force (BSF), CoBRA Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Andhra Pradesh Police in Swabhiman A
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Arms and ammunitions have been recovered from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts over a recent period of time in joint operations by the Odisha Police, Border Security Force (BSF), CoBRA Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Andhra Pradesh Police in Swabhiman Anchal (earlier known as cutoff area) of Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports The Pioneer on February 8. The seizures include one light machine gun, three INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, three carbine Sten guns, 1 Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle, a .303 rifle, one pistol, 202 rounds of 5.6 mm ammunition, 59 rounds of 7.62 ammunition, 42 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 4 Light Machine Gun (LMG) magazines, eight INSAS magazines, two SLR magazines, six carbine magazines, one 303 magazine, two VHF set cum scanner, one optical sight and a tiffin bomb along with explosive. This was one of the biggest counter-Leftwing extremist operations in the area that was underway to provide security cover for road construction in the region, which was opposed by the Maoists, informed Director General of Police (DGP), Abhay. “We suspect that the arms and ammunitions were hidden by Maoists of the Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC). Combing and area domination exercises have been intensified further in the region to recover more such Maoist hideouts, if any,” the DGP added.
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February - 7 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three girls, were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 7, reports Devdiscourse. Security Forces (SFs) had received information that Maoists were planning attacks on Police in urban areas of
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three girls, were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on February 7, reports Devdiscourse. Security Forces (SFs) had received information that Maoists were planning attacks on Police in urban areas of the District, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said. Combined teams of the Police's District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police conducted raids in Kirandul, Dantewada and Geedam, rounding up nine suspects including seven minors, he said. Two of them were identified as Sodhi Bhima (29) and Sodhi Nanda (20), who were part of "action teams" of Maoists while three girls were members of the rebels' `Jan militia', Pallava said. Remaining four minors were released as they were found to have no connection with Maoists, the SP said. Bhima and Nanda, carrying a reward of Rs 2 lakh each on their heads, were allegedly involved in the killing of a villager in Nilawaya forests on January 31, planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to target SFs in Potali area during the recent Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) polls, and attacks on Police and CRPF personnel, the official added. Maoist literature, a detonator and 100 gm gun powder were recovered from their possession, he said. The three ‘Jan Militia’ (Maoists people’s army) members, aged 12-17 years, were allegedly involved in reconnaissance of SFs and planting explosives and iron spikes to target them, Pallava said. Maoists had planned attacks in view of 110th anniversary of `Bhumkal revolt' (rebellion by tribal farmers in Bastar region against British rulers in 1910), between February 4 to 10. They had recruited minor boys and girls for use as human shield, the SP claimed.
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February - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) cadres from Salpara village under Hahim Police outpost in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam on February 7, reports The Shillong Times. A 9mm and a 7.62mm pistol were recovered from the possession of the cadres, iden
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) cadres from Salpara village under Hahim Police outpost in Kamrup Metropolitan District of Assam on February 7, reports The Shillong Times. A 9mm and a 7.62mm pistol were recovered from the possession of the cadres, identified as Raktin Marak and Silseng Sangma, both residents of Salpara village.
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February - 8 
A huge cache of arms and ammunition, suspected to be of the CPI-Maoist, was recovered from Satgharva village in Munger District of Bihar on February 8, reports The Week. According to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Manu Maharaj, on receiving a tip-off, a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF
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A huge cache of arms and ammunition, suspected to be of the CPI-Maoist, was recovered from Satgharva village in Munger District of Bihar on February 8, reports The Week. According to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Manu Maharaj, on receiving a tip-off, a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) of the Bihar Police and District-level officers, conducted search operation at the house of one Uday Yadav in the said village and seized two rifles, three pistols, 56cartridges of .315 bore, along with clothes, belts, blankets and medicines. No one was, however, arrested, the DIG said, adding that cadres might have fled the spot during the raid.
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February - 8 
Police busted a module of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and arrested three HM militants from Chadoora area in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific information, Budgam Police busted the HM OGW module active in
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Police busted a module of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and arrested three HM militants from Chadoora area in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a specific information, Budgam Police busted the HM OGW module active in the Chadoora and arrested the three OGWs identified as Amir Shafi Dar, Shabir Ahmed Ganie, residents of Chadoora in the District, and Mudasir Ahmed Khan, resident of Pulwama District. Police said that these persons were active in the area for last few months and were involved in various subversive activities and providing shelter and logistic support to militants. Police said that on their disclosure, arms and ammunition have also been recovered.
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February - 9 February - 10
The Army killed three militants, in a gun battle on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on the intervening night of February 9 and 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants, according to sources, were trying to infiltrate into the Indian territo
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The Army killed three militants, in a gun battle on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on the intervening night of February 9 and 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants, according to sources, were trying to infiltrate into the Indian territory from Mendhar sector along with arms, ammunition and explosives when they were intercepted and killed by the troops during exchange of shelling and firing. “The militants were believed to be the activists of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit,” reports said.
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January - 1 
The Counter Intelligence (CI) Wing of Punjab Police arrested a narcotics smuggler and recovered 5.15 Kilogram of heroin, two pistols and ammunition from his possession in Ferozepur District of Punjab on January 1, reports The Tribune. The arrestee has been identified as Bhalwan Singh, a resident of
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The Counter Intelligence (CI) Wing of Punjab Police arrested a narcotics smuggler and recovered 5.15 Kilogram of heroin, two pistols and ammunition from his possession in Ferozepur District of Punjab on January 1, reports The Tribune. The arrestee has been identified as Bhalwan Singh, a resident of Aliwala village in the said District. In a statement, The Additional Inspector General (AIG), CI, Ketan Baliram Patil said the Police recovered two pistols of .30 bore along with 10 live cartridges and two magazines from the accused. Official sources said the drug consignment was smuggled from Rajoke village in Ferozepur sector along International Border (IB) around three days ago. Smugglers on the other side of the border, taking the advantage of dense fog, had thrown the contraband over the fence. Bhalwan worked as a carrier of drugs. He had reportedly taken INR 2, 50,000 for delivering the consignment. “Investigations are underway to identify the person to whom it was meant to be delivered,” said an Official.
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January - 11 
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) has been detained along with two militants in a major counter-terror operation on the National Highway in Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 11, reports Daily Excelsior. During vehicle check DSP, Devinder Si
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A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) has been detained along with two militants in a major counter-terror operation on the National Highway in Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 11, reports Daily Excelsior. During vehicle check DSP, Devinder Singh, was detained along with Naveed Mushtaq alias Naveed Babu alias Babar Azam, a resident of Nazneenpora in Shopian District and his associate Asif Ahmad. The residence of the detained officer was immediately raided in Srinagar, during which one AK-47 rifle, two pistols and two grenades were recovered from his residence. Naveed was a Police deserter and had joined the ranks of militants in 2017. He decamped with four assault rifles from Budgam District. Naveed shot into limelight after the Centre Government scrapped Jammu and Kashmir’s special Constitutional provisions and Statehood in August last year. Soon after, Police said that Naved issued a diktat to apple orchardists in South Kashmir not to sell their produce. According to Police, Naveed was involved in the killings of at least 11 non-Kashmiri workers, including truck drivers and labourers, in Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian Districts of J&K. Before joining the ranks of militants, Naveed was working as Special Police Officer (SPO) with JKP.
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January - 12 
On January 12, Assam Rifles (AR) rescued three other abducted civilians and recovered an AK 47 magazine with 12 ammunition rounds, 500 grams of explosive from New Kaiphundai in Tamenglong District of Manipur, reports E-pao.
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On January 12, Assam Rifles (AR) rescued three other abducted civilians and recovered an AK 47 magazine with 12 ammunition rounds, 500 grams of explosive from New Kaiphundai in Tamenglong District of Manipur, reports E-pao.
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January - 12 
Three Hizb-ul-Mujaihdeen (HM) militants, including a ‘commander’ were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Tral area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 12, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain mili
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Three Hizb-ul-Mujaihdeen (HM) militants, including a ‘commander’ were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Tral area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on January 12, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified ‘commander’ Umer Fayaz Lone alias Hamad Khan, resident of Seer Tral; and his two associates - Faizan Hamid, resident of Mandoora Tral; and Adil Bashir Mir alias Abu Dujana, resident of Monghama Tral. Police said that incriminating material including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter.
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January - 13 
In a separate incident, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the Maoists were recovered from a place near Akameta rivulet under Chhote Bethiya Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh in India on January 13, reports Devdiscourse. A Security official said, “A Border Secu
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In a separate incident, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the Maoists were recovered from a place near Akameta rivulet under Chhote Bethiya Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh in India on January 13, reports Devdiscourse. A Security official said, “A Border Security Force (BSF) team found the two IEDs in two pressure cookers placed beneath a culvert at the aforementioned place during a de-mining operation after getting specific inputs about their presence.” The IEDs were destroyed by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), the official said adding that"they were planted to target SFs patrolling the route. We have also seized 16 batteries and three meters of wire from the spot.”
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January - 14 
A grenade was recovered on January 14 at Sangaiprou FCI godown in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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A grenade was recovered on January 14 at Sangaiprou FCI godown in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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January - 16 
District Police busted a module of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit and arrested five of its operativesin Srinagar in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 16, reports Daily Excelsior.The Srinagar Police also recovered huge quantity of explosives from the operatives. Deputy Inspector
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District Police busted a module of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit and arrested five of its operativesin Srinagar in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 16, reports Daily Excelsior.The Srinagar Police also recovered huge quantity of explosives from the operatives. Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP), VK Birdi addressing a news conference said, five persons involved in grenade attacks were arrested and they were planning further attacks ahead of Republic day.He added that after two grenade lobbying incidents on November 26, 2019 and January 8, 2020 in Hazratbal area, an investigation was started by the Police which initially led to the identification of two of them. “They came on a two-wheeler and lobbed a grenade. Their intention was to disturb the normal life,” he said. IGP, Birdi also informed that searches and raids were conducted at various places and on the revelations of the operatives, and explosives, detonators, body waists, sharpenels, ball rings and bearings were also recovered. “From the recovery, it seems they were planning big attacks including (Improvised Explosive Devices) IEDs,” he added.
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January - 17 
The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 22 kilogram of heroin smuggled from Pakistan at the International Border out Post (BOP) at Chontra in Gurdaspur sector in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on January 17, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the BSF troops saw some movement near the fencing at
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The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 22 kilogram of heroin smuggled from Pakistan at the International Border out Post (BOP) at Chontra in Gurdaspur sector in Gurdaspur District of Punjab on January 17, reports The Tribune. As per the report, the BSF troops saw some movement near the fencing at Chontra post and opened fire, after which some smugglers ran towards the Pakistani side. After which the BSF conducted a search following which they recovered 22 packets comprising around 22 kilogram of heroin, 90 rounds and two magazines of ammunition, WiFi connectors, two smart phones, a normal phone and a pipe.
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January - 17 
Two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants allegedly involved in a series of killing of alleges rapists were arrested on January 17 from Top Khongnangkhong in Imphal East District, reports Nagaland Post. Four fire arms, 11 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestees. The arrest
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Two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants allegedly involved in a series of killing of alleges rapists were arrested on January 17 from Top Khongnangkhong in Imphal East District, reports Nagaland Post. Four fire arms, 11 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrestees. The arrestees were identified as Kloijam Jiten Singh alias Kanglenjao and Athokpam Somokanta Singh alias Inaocha. The SP alleged that the two arrested cadres were involved in killing two alleged rapists in separate incidents in August 2017 at Takyel Khongbal and at Thanga in Bishnupur District in September 2019.
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January - 20 
Two militants of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) were arrested from Sepon area under Khowang Tehsil (revenue unit) Dibrugarh District of Assam on January 20, reports East Mojo. The arrestees were identified as Romen Urang and Deepak Borah. Two pistols, two magazines, 13 rounds of live a
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Two militants of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) were arrested from Sepon area under Khowang Tehsil (revenue unit) Dibrugarh District of Assam on January 20, reports East Mojo. The arrestees were identified as Romen Urang and Deepak Borah. Two pistols, two magazines, 13 rounds of live ammunition, two pairs of combat uniforms, two green belts, three extortion notes and a mobile phone were recovered from the arrestees.
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January - 23 
Later on January 23, a suspected remote control used to initiate an IED explosion was recovered from Kasturi bridge in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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Later on January 23, a suspected remote control used to initiate an IED explosion was recovered from Kasturi bridge in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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January - 18 
A joint team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF’s) 60 battalion destroyed a camp of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and arrested a cadre in Sinko forests under Bandhgaon Police Station limits in
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A joint team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF’s) 60 battalion destroyed a camp of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and arrested a cadre in Sinko forests under Bandhgaon Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 18, reports The Times of India. As per the report, on receiving a tip off about the presence of the PLFI cadres in the said forest, the Security Forces (SFs) had launched an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation. As soon as the SFs reached the forest, cadres of PLFI fired shots at them leading to an exchange of fire. "The exchange of fire lasted for about 20 minutes, resulting in the extremists fleeing from their camp. We have arrested a rebel and our interrogation is on to ascertain his identity and his involvement in extremist activities," said the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Pranav Anand adding that SFs recovered a 9mm pistol, a single barrel gun and a few cartridges, besides items of daily use from the PLFI camp.
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January - 19 
A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area between Tekalgudem and Basaguda villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 19, reports The Hindu. As per the report, the incident took place when
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A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area between Tekalgudem and Basaguda villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 19, reports The Hindu. As per the report, the incident took place when a team of 168th battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), a unit of its 204th CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) battalion and State Police were conducting an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in the said area. After the exchange of fire, body of a female Maoist along with three rifles have been recovered from the spot, said the Officials adding that a search of the area is ongoing and the identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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January - 19 
Two people were arrested with explosives near Zubsa in Kohima District of Nagaland on January 19, tweets Eastern Army Command. About 3900 smuggled pyrotechnic low explosive canisters weighing 780 kilograms and other contraband items were recovered.
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Two people were arrested with explosives near Zubsa in Kohima District of Nagaland on January 19, tweets Eastern Army Command. About 3900 smuggled pyrotechnic low explosive canisters weighing 780 kilograms and other contraband items were recovered.
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January - 20 
Mangaluru Police on January 20 recovered an unattended laptop bag with a crude explosive device from Bajpe airport in Mangaluru (Dakshina Kannada District) of Karnataka, reports Indian Express. The low intensity explosive device (IED) inside a tiffin box-type metal container placed in the laptop bag
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Mangaluru Police on January 20 recovered an unattended laptop bag with a crude explosive device from Bajpe airport in Mangaluru (Dakshina Kannada District) of Karnataka, reports Indian Express. The low intensity explosive device (IED) inside a tiffin box-type metal container placed in the laptop bag was later moved by the bomb squad to an open field near the airport in a bomb disposal container and defused. According to Mangaluru Police, CCTV footage revealed that a man in a cap and a white shirt and dark pants who is believed to come in an auto rickshaw suspected to have abandoned the bag at the airport. Further investigation is going on as Police has registered a case under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosives Act.
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