Incidents and Statements involving CPI-Maoist: 2015

January 1

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Simdega District of Jharkhand

Police busted an arms factory of the PLFI at Jaldega in Simdega District of Jharkhand.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Maoists torched a road roller and a motorcycle at Sarhandi Sihari village under Tadoki Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A Policeman, identified as Assistant Constable Somlu Hemla (30), was killed by suspected CPI-Maoist cadres with bow and arrow at Patliguda village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A person named as Anup Kumar who claims himself to be a 'senior Maoist leader' operating in Sukma District has threatened to abduct Mungeli District Collector Sanjay Alang in the State within 24 hours if he failed to cancel the drive to recruit Revenue Inspectors in the area.

Kannur District of Kerala

A stone crusher unit at Nedumpoyil in Kannur District of Kerala was attacked by CPI-Maoist cadres. Police and residents said New Bharath Stone Crusher which is close to the Chekkeri Kurichya colony near 24th Mile was vandalised and set afire by a gang of five around 2.30 am after they threatened employees at gunpoint. The tribal community had complained against this unit many times.

Kannur District of Kerala

A group of Maoists vandalised and ransacked a government office in Kannur District of Kerala. They first tied up security personnel and vandalised the office. The group left after taking away the CCTV cameras and raising pro-Maoist slogans.

Jharkhand

Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said it was really unfortunate that even after over six decades of Independence the poor villagers were deprived of basic amenities including water, road, electricity etc. He attributed "administrative failure" as a major cause behind Naxalism and assured to provide development-oriented schemes and good governance in the State.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Two troopers belonging to 206 Combat CoBRA unit were injured when a pressure bomb planted by CPI-Maoist exploded, during a combing operation by the CoBRA troopers, in the forests under Chintagufa Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

Banka District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist 'sub-zonal commander', identified as Thakur Khaira, was arrested from Satletba forest under Kotoria Police Station limits in Banka District of Bihar.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

At least five CPI-Maoist cadres are suspected to have been killed in an anti-Maoist operation, involving Greyhound personnel of Andhra Pradesh Police, Odisha's SOG and Odisha State Police in Malkangiri District of Odisha. IG of Police, South-Western Range Yashwant Jethwa however said officially the deaths cannot be confirmed as the teams have not recovered anybody.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Maoists killed two tribals, identified as Jaga Kabasi and Jaga Sodhi, at Keriaguda under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha. After conducting a 'praja court' in the village, they tied up the two villagers to a tree and beat them to death.

Munger District of Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi while addressing a public meeting at Tarapur in Munger District, organized under the banner of Zila Kisan Mazdoor Sammelan, said his cabinet colleagues do not cooperate with him in development measures aimed at curbing Naxalism in the State.

Ganjam District of Odisha

A former Naxal 'commander' identified as Pramod Majhi alias Sagar (26) who was second in command in the OMP surrendered in Berhampur town of Ganjam District of Odisha.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist cadres stormed the residence of Chhattisgarh Congress leader Manturam Pawar and attacked his guards, injuring two of them at Pakhanjur in Kanker District. Manturam Pawar who is in Raipur confirmed the incident saying that he and his family were safe as Maoists couldn't barge inside the home.

Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said he was ready to talk to Naxalites and bring them back in the mainstream of society. Talking to media persons after his weekly janata darbar, the CM said he was against the policy of bullet for bullet to finish Maoism.

Khammam District of Telangana

Around 30 CPI-Maoist cadres went on a rampage setting ablaze six vehicles at Tekulagudem in Wajedu mandal of Khammam District of Telangana near the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

Two suspected Naxals, identified as Surendra Surin alias Dela and Simran Surin were killed by CPI-Maoist cadres allegedly over a dispute regarding sharing of levy at Kadamdiha in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Bhima Rao (40), a tribal of Rewali village in Dantewada District, was killed by ‘unidentified persons.’ Police had registered a case against “unknown, uniformed and armed Maoists” for killing Bhima on suspicion that he was a ‘Police informer’.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Four Maoists, including a woman, identified as Sunita (27), Jagdish Potai (25), Sukhlal Potai (30) and Sona Singh surrendered in Kondagaon District while another Maoist identified as Kosa Kunjam (21) surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Muzaffarpur District of Bihar

Shrawan Das, an alleged arms supplier to the CPI-Maoist, was arrested at Madhaul village of Muzaffarpur District of Bihar. On a specific tip-off, a STF team raided the village and arrested Das.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

A Police Constable, identified as Shankar Joshi, was hacked to death by CPI-Maoist cadres near a busy market place in Katekalyan town of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Police have recovered a rare video footage of the Maoists purportedly showing their cadres conducting a 'commando-style' training to gun down helicopters, used to ferry security personnel and VIPs in Bastar region.

Kerala

In a bid to fight the CPI-Maoist menace, tribal people will be recruited directly to the Police force, Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said.

Adilabad District of Telangana

Four teams of CPI-Maoist cadres consisting of 12 members, including Area Committee member Atram Shobhan alias Charles, entered Adilabad District from Chhattisgarh and are reportedly recruiting cadres. They are trying to regain their glory and also planning to merge the District from North Telangana zone into Dandakarayana zone.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Four armed Maoist cadres, including three women, surrendered in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

A Police constable was killed and three others were grievously injured in an encounter with the CPI-Maoist near Botha village under Hawrai Police Station in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Muzaffarpur District of Biharq

A group of about 20 armed CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a road construction company's camp site at Motipur in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar a little after January 10 midnight and burnt nine heavy vehicles and machineries worth about INR 30 million.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist allegedly threatened sarpanches and panches of different villages near Badesetty village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh against participating in panchayat elections scheduled for January-end and February, 2015.

Hazaribag District of Jharkhand

Three suspected CPI-Maoist cadres were killed during a three hour long encounter with SFs at Bukar village under Chauparan Police Station area in Hazaribag District of Jharkhand.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

An ‘area commander’ of the PLFI identified as Sonaram Sundi was arrested from Badlagya village in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.

Nalgonda District of Telangana

The Deverakonda Police unearthed a CPI-Maoist dump on the outskirts of Kambalapalli village under Chandampet mandal in Nalgonda District of Telangana.

Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

An active member of the Galikonda ‘area committee’ of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Pangi Bhaskara Rao, was arrested at Chintapalli mandal while a member of the Kalimela ‘area committee’, identified as Korra Santhi, who was active in Malkangiri District of Odisha till recently and 11 militia members from Pedavalasa area surrendered before the Police in Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Karimnagar District of Telangana

The Karimnagar District Police of Telangana have foiled the attempt of the CPI-Maoist to revive party activities in the District with the arrest one Maoist and two of his associates. The Maoist was identified as Botla Rajendra Kumar (48), and the other two are Sunil Kumar (53), an illegal arms dealer from Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), and his assistant Vikas Kumar (31).

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

The Bokaro Police and the 26th battalion of the CRPF recovered a powerful cane-bomb planted on a railway track under the Gomia Police Station of the District. The cane-bomb was detected and defused by an anti-bomb squad.

Thrissur District of Kerala

Kerala Congress (M) leader and Government Chief Whip PC George while speaking to media persons in Thrissur District said that the State Government should end its CPI-Maoist hunt. 

Ranchi District of Jharkhand

Indicating a tough stance of the newly-installed government in Jharkhand when it comes to tackling LWE, Chief Secretary Sajal Chakarabarty said that the fight against LWE is like war and promised to end all LWE activities in three months’ time. He was speaking at a press conference organised at the Police Headquarters in Ranchi.  He said “There is no time to surrender now. That train has left the station. If you want to get in, run and try.” “In three months, there will be no active Naxal activity here. For me, the best Naxalite is a dead Naxalite,” he added.

Ranchi District of Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Laldeep Singh Kharwar surrendered at Dhurwa Police Headquarters in Ranchi District of Jharkhand coinciding with the visit of K. Vijay Kumar, Senior Security Adviser of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. 

Sukma District / Chhattisgarh

Around 130 Sarpanch aspirants were taken hostage by the Maoists on January 9 and released them in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. The candidates were set free with a warning not to contest the ensuing rural local bodies elections. In the morning, CPI-Maoist 'divisional committee' member Jaggu, along with Kerlapal 'area committee 'commander' Bhime alias Reena, and armed cadres, reached there to warn them against participating in the elections before they were set free.

Bihar

Addressing the 21st meeting of Eastern Zonal Council in Patna, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said “The Maoist [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)] problem is the biggest internal security problem the country is facing today and to challenge this menace there should be better coordination between the Centre and the State governments.”

Jharkhand

Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said his Government will "rise to the challenge" posed by insurgents and "decimate extremism and CPI-Maoist violence in the state within six months". 

Chhattisgarh

Seven CPI-Maoist sympathisers surrendered before authorities in Chhattisgarh.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A jawan of the STF, identified as constable Mahendra Singh was killed in an encounter with Maoists in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. Sukma ASP Santosh Singh said that “A team of the STF and district police came under fire from the Maoists near Kondare village under Gadiras police station at around 3 p.m. when they were returning from a routine patrolling. The firing continued for next one hour. One STF constable died in the incident.” There was no report of casualty on the Maoists’ side.

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist cadres killed two villagers in a Kangaroo court after branding them as police informers in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh.

Violent

Chhattisgarh

Kin of frontline Congress leaders killed in May 25, 2013 Maoist attack have described the NIA probe as 'pedestrian' saying that the premier agency overlooked all aspects pertaining to security lapses that led to the massacre in tribal Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.

Statement

Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

CPI-Maoist cadres retaliated to the killing of one of its senior leaders Sharath and a militia member near Korukonda shandy on October 19, 2014, after it killed a native of Veeravaram village Sanjeeva Rao, by destroying an ashram of Sanjeeva Rao’s spiritual guru Simhachalam at Gurramveedhi village in G. Madugula mandal administrative unit.

Violent

Udupi District of Karnataka

Pro-CPI-Maoist banners and graffiti asking people to fight against Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats and protect the forest ranges appeared in Shedimane village of Kundapur in Udupi District of Karnataka.

Non-Violent

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Five persons were reportedly arrested in connection with the CPI-Maoist attack on an Ashramam in G. Madugula mandal in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Non-Violent

East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Joru, was killed during an encounter with SFs in Ghatsila Sub-Division of East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. A Police officer who is the bodyguard of ASP was also injured. A pistol and five live cartridges were recovered from his possession.

Sundargarh District of Odisha

Apprehending threat to lives from CPI-Maoist, four ex-Maoists surrendered before Police at Bonai in Odisha's Sundargarh District.

Non-Violent

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A Maoist was killed in a gunbattle with Police in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Violent

Chhattisgarh

The Maoists in Chhattisgarh have dropped pamphlets in several areas of Bastar region, opposing US President Barack Obama's upcoming visit to India. The Maoists have called for boycott of President Obama's visit and a nationwide bandh on January 26.

Statement

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has sought an additional fund from Centre for modernisation of Police in the Naxal-hit State and also demanded a special category status for the State. 

Statement

Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh

Pankuj Thakur, a Constable with the 13th battalion of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force, was injured when a pressure bomb exploded near Murdonda village of Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh.  

Violent

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a “Sahayak Arakshak” (auxiliary constable), identified as Kichche Soya, with sharp weapons at a marketplace at Pollamapalli area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

Violent

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

A joint team of Dantewada and Bijapur Police busted a Maoist camp in Hurrepal forests of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Three Maoists surrendered before the Police in Dornapal town of Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.  

Non-Violent

Gaya District of Bihar

Naxals have set two trucks on fire in a village near Gaya District of Bihar. The incident was confirmed by Gaya city SP Rakesh Kumar.

Violent

Warangal District of Telangana

A CPI-Maoist couple surrendered before Police in Warangal District of Telangana. B Bhikshapathi, a ‘divisional committee member’ carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head, surrendered along with his wife P Rukmini before Warangal Urban SP A.K. Jha. Rukmini was carrying reward of INR 100,000, SP Jha said.

Non-Violent

Ranchi District of Jharkhand

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres have killed two persons, including a SPO, near Bundu in Ranchi District of Jharkhand. "One of them was a SPO," Ranchi SSP Prabhat Kumar said.

Violent

East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

Police Constable, Dukhiya Murmu (30), who was critically injured in an encounter with the Naxals at Musabani in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 18 succumbed to his injury at the Tata Main Hospital.

Violent

Odisha

Odisha's DGP Sanjeev Marik said BSF troopers engaged in CPI-Maoist ­prone areas in the State will be redeployed keeping in view the intelligence inputs.

Statement

Kalahandi District of Odisha

A group of men, suspected to be CPI-Maoist cadres, torched a vehicle carrying mid-day meal for school children and ate the food before taking away the containers at Ijurupa under Lanjigarh Police Station limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha.

Violent

East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh

34 sympathisers of the CPI-Maoist militia surrendered before the SP M. Ravi Prakash at Rajavommangi in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh.

Non-Violent

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Government will strengthen Police machinery in various Districts to curtail crime rate and be prepared to meet any crisis situation. As part of the plan, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister China Rajappa has said armed police battalions in some areas and police sub-divisions in some other areas will be set up.

Statement

Andhra Pradesh

Burgumpadu Police seized huge quantity of explosive material from a lorry bound for Malkangiri District of Odisha at Morampalli Banjar village on the Khammam-Bhadrachalam main road in Palvancha Division. 

Non-Violent

Gadchiroli District Police of Maharashtra

A senior woman CPI-Maoist ‘deputy commander’ was arrested by the Gadchiroli District Police of Maharashtra. Aruna alias Punai Devsingh Naitam (24), was picked up from Kangadi village on Gadchoroli-Rajnandgaon border in an intelligence-based operation, a press note issued by the Police said.

Non-Violent

Bastar/ Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist has called a ‘Dandakaranya bandh’ on January 26 to protest US President Barak Obama’s visit to India as the chief guest of the Republic Day function.

Statement

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

The CPI-Maoist cadres set on fire around 14 vehicles of an Andhra Pradesh-based private company engaged in road construction in Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli District. The Maoists roughed up a few labourers and their supervisor when the work on the Gharanji-Pustola stretch was underway for connecting road between Edampayali and Korkoti.

Violent

Giridih District of Jharkhand

SFs arrested a CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’ identified as Madan Rai in Giridih District of Jharkhand. A country-made pistol and live cartridges were also seized from his possession.

Non-Violent

Khunti District of Jharkhand

CPI-Maoist killed an 18-year-old girl at a village in Khunti District. Police said the body of Birsi Kumari (18) was found by neighbours with two bullet wounds on January 24 at Kitahatu village. Local residents said the girl paid with her life for being a Police informer, but the Police deny the claim.

Violent

Rayagada District / Odisha

The Maoists blasted a railway track at Muniguda in Rayagada District of Odisha, leaving movement of trains affected for several hours along the route. The blast spot was a few hundred metres away from a CRPF camp. Though the track suffered damage, no casualty was reported from the incident. CPI-Maoist had given a bandh call in five Districts of the State protesting the visit of US President Barack Obama.

Rayagada District of Odisha

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres triggered an explosion on the Visakhapatnam-Raipur railway line at Munikhol near Muniguda Railway Station in Rayagada District of Odisha injuring one railway staff and blowing up a portion of the track that led to disruption of train services on the route.

Violent

Dantewada District / Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist hijacked two buses and one pick up van carrying about 50 passengers and held them captive for two to three hours before releasing them near Katekalyan in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. The incident took place between Paknaar and Katekalyan where the Maoists took these vehicles to an undisclosed destination in the forest. However, the vehicles were later found near Katekalyan Police Station. Sources said the Maoists had pasted posters in the area opposing US President Barack Obama`s India visit.

Ganjam District / Odisha

Police recovered three arms cache belonging to the Maoists in Khadisaru forest under Sorada Police limits in Ganjam District of Odisha. The seized items included three Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs), 793 rounds of ammunition (318 rounds of SLR, 240 rounds of .303 and 206 rounds of 9 mm, 19 rounds of INSAS and 10 rounds of .22 rifles), 30 magazines (19 for INSAS, nine SLR and two for .303), 20 charge clips, two batteries, two battery stands, two steel containers and belts. The locations of the arms dumps were identified by former OMP leader Pramod Majhi alias Sagar. "We suspect these arms were looted from Nayagarh armoury of when the rebels attacked the district in 2008," said Ganjam SP Narasingha Bhol.

Dantewada District / Chhattisgarh

A Sarpanch candidate who was abducted along with more than a dozen other villagers by CPI-Maoist cadres on January 22 was killed in Parcheli village under Katekalyan Police Station area in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. The victim was identified as Somadu Markam. The other villagers were released by the Maoists.

Wayanad District / Kerala

A budget hotel owned by a government undertaking in Wayanad District of Kerala was attacked allegedly by CPI-Maoist cadres. The reception counter and restaurant of Tamarind Easy Hotel, at Thirunelli, owned by KTDC, was vandalized by a six-member gang. They left posters protesting against India visit of US President Barack Obama.

Malkangiri District / Odisha

The CPI-Maoist cadres allegedly killed a civilian, identified as Vanthala Bhaskara Rao, in Malkangiri District of Odisha, alleging him to be a Police informer.

Malkangiri District / Odisha

The Maoists hoisted black flags near Rollagedda in Malkangiri District of Odisha and the 'east division committee' of the CPI-Maoist gave a bandh on January 26 along the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border.

Malkangiri District / Odisha

The Maoists cut a pipeline of Essar company near Rollagedda in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Wayanad District / Kerala

The armed Maoist group which had ransacked Tamarind Easy Hotel run by the KTDC in Thirunelli in Wayanad District of Kerala, reportedly visited a couple of houses in the vicinity after attacking the resort. According to Sukumarannunni Warrier, a resident of Thirunelli, the gun-wielding persons visited his house and handed over copies of pro-CPI-Maoist newsletters. The gang also visited the residence of Muraleedharan, the owner of a building under construction in the area.

Bastar region / Chhattisgarh

The insurgency-hit Bastar region of Chhattisgarh witnessed intensified CPI-Maoist activities. The Maoists felled trees and dug up roads leading to traffic disruption. They damaged drill machine of the NMDC's Kirandul plant in Dantewada District and damaged National Highway 30 in the previous evening. The Maoists also abducted two passenger buses in Katekalyan area of Dantewada on January 24. The Maoists also damaged railway track between Kirandul and Bacheli town and opened fire on Chintagufa and Timilwada Police camps in Sukma District on January 26.

Chhattisgarh

Terming Naxalism as a "disease" which is standing in way of development, Chhattisgarh Governor Balramjidas Tandon said the State would soon get rid of the Maoist menace completely. Addressing the 66th Republic Day function at Police line grounds, the Governor said "Some areas of Chhattisgarh are Naxalaffected. It is like a disease which is a hindrance to the development of the State." He said the State Government has accepted Naxalism as a challenge and with the coordinated efforts of Centre the menace will be wiped out soon. "I assure you, the day is not far when the state will be completely free of Naxal problem," he added.

Kondagaon District / Chhattisgarh

A 50-ft tall Maoist memorial constructed in the dense forest of Machanar in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh has been demolished by SF personnel.

Bastar / Chhattisgarh

Marking the Republic day, the CRPF inaugurated two first of their kind 'battlefield' hospitals (One in Bijapur and the other at Chintalnar in Dantewada) in the Maoist hotbeds of Bastar in Chhattisgarh which will provide immediate first aid to injured security forces personnel undertaking anti-Maoist operations as well as locals in the area. The mini combat support hospital, aided with life sustaining and resuscitation gadgets, are the first operational medical facility for security troops operating in various Maoist affected states.

Jharkhand

Jharkhand Governor Syed Ahmed urged the CPI-Maoist cadres to shun violence, join the mainstream and help the State move forward on the path of development, which has been elusive for 14 years since it was bifurcated from Bihar. In his Republic Day address at the historic Morhabadi field Governor Ahmed said "Left Wing Extremism is a big challenge for both the State and the country. The State Government has put tough measures in place to deal with the extremists, besides working for development in the Red-hit areas. People who have deviated from the mainstream should now realize that war is not a solution."

Chhattisgarh

The first phase of panchayat polls will be held in Chhattisgarh amid tight security on January 28. "The preparations have been made for the first phase of polling for posts of 145 zilla panchayat members, 1,134 janpad panchayat members, 4,163 sarpanch and 36,745 panch," said secretary, state election commission, I R Dehari. "The polling parties are on the way to destination amid tight security," he said. The elections would decide the fate of 1,22,384 candidates. Of the total 55,53,149 registered voters, 27,99,756 are males and 27,53,393 females while there are 11,884 polling stations for the first phase, he said. While 3,916 polling stations have been identified as sensitive, 1,670 have been identified as hyper sensitive. Helicopters will be used to ferry polling staff to some hypersensitive stations. The polling time in the insurgency-hit Dantewada, Sukma and Bijapur and Jagdalpur, Lohandiguda, Bastanar and Darbha blocks of Bastar district, Antagarh, Koyalibeda, Bhanupratappur and Durgkondal blocks of Kanker District, will be from 6.45 AM to 2 PM because of Naxal threat, and from 7 AM to 3 PM elsewhere.

The next phase is scheduled for February 2. Paper ballot will be used for the voting.

Maoists have asked the villagers to either support their candidates or boycott the elections. According to Police, the Maoists recently held meetings in the interior areas of Sukma, Dantewada, Bijapur and Narayanpur Districts.

Kerala

The Palakkad Principal Sessions Court of Kerala rejected the bail application of two suspected CPI-Maoist cadres arrested on the charges of attacking a multi-national food joint. The Court observed that providing bail will adversely affect the ongoing investigation.

Chhattisgarh

Maoists went on a rampage in Chhattisgarh during the first phase of panchayat polls which have already seen around 50% of the candidates elected unopposed in rebel-dominated Bastar, officials said. Rebels looted ballot boxes from around 30 booths in Sukma, Dantewada and Kanker in Bastar region. Besides, rebels also fired at a polling party in Kanker District. "No injury or causality was reported in the incident," IG (intelligence wing) Deepanshu Kabra said. According to state election commission sources, 12,524 panch, sarpanch and janpad panchayat members have been elected unopposed out of 24,611 posts in the seven Districts of Bastar.

Garhwa District / Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist self-styled 'zonal commander' was arrested in Garhwa District of Jharkhand. SP Sudhir Kumar Jha said that the Maoist, identified as Jagdish Budhayadav, was arrested from Kulhi village under Bandharia Police Station limits following a tip-off. A country-made pistol, four bullets and INR 1.34 lakh cash were recovered from his possession.

Balaghat District / Madhya Pradesh

Pamphlets asking locals to boycott the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2015 in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh were recovered with Police sounding high alert in the Maoist-hit areas of the District, bordering Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. Police said the pamphlets were allegedly circulated by Maoists under the name of 'Tada Dalam' and pasted on walls in rural areas of Devarbeli, Songudda and Machhurda, under Roopjhar Police Station limits of the District.

Ranchi District / Jharkhand

Acting on a tip-off, Police arrested a Naxal 'commander', identified as Prakash Kerketta alias Arvind - in Ranchi District of Jharkhand. The LWE was involved in at least 15 cases including murder and extortion. He had launched a separate outfit named Jharkhand Gram Raksha Dal. A country made carbine, gun, bullets and motorcycle were also recovered from him.

Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist cadres disrupted polling at many places during the first phase of the Chhattisgarh Panchayat elections, plundering ballot boxes and targeting poling parties and security personnel. The Maoists plundered ballot boxes at 13 polling booths in Sukma District, two in Kanker District and six in Dantewada District of the Bastar region. The Police and Maoists exchanged fire near Chilparas and Markanar in Kanker District. The Police recovered two guns from the spot of the gunfight. Voting was peaceful in other parts of the State. Overall, 70 per cent polling was recorded.

Kollam District / Kerala

Combing operations have been intensified in Western Ghats of Southern India after an Odisha-based Maoist, identified as Jaghwanth Poojari, was arrested in Tenmalai forest area of Kollam District of Kerala.

Ranchi / Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist, cadre identified as Sunil Ganju who was arrested under POTA in 2004, was sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment by a Special Court in Ranchi of Jharkhand.

Bijapur District / Chhattisgarh

Two Maoists were arrested by a joint contingent of CRPF and CAF during a search operation carried in the jungles of Purugudu under Awapalli Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The arrested Maoists were involved in triggering a blast in Murdunda on January 21 wherein two CRPF personnel were injured. Police sources said adding they were lower member of the Naxal cadre.

Ernakulam District / Kerala

The office of the NHAI at Kalamassery in Kochi of Ernakulam District of Kerala was vandalized by unidentified miscreants claiming to be affiliated to the CPI-Maoist. Police said there were no eyewitnesses to the incident. The attackers left pamphlets protesting against the acquisition of land for the National Highway expansion and privatization of public organizations. The pamphlets claimed that the attack was carried out by CPI-Maoist. 'CPI-Maoist' was also scrawled in black letters on the walls of the office.

Sundargarh District / Odisha

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Joseph Munda (35), Sipren Munda (31) and Panalal Bhakta (17), surrendered before Police in Rourkela in Sundargarh District of Odisha. Joseph was involved in a murder case and landmine blast while Sipren and Panalal were also involved in many acts of violence. Panalal also cooked food for party members.

Palamu District / Jharkhand

A senior cadre of the CPI-Maoist regional military commission identified as Jairam alias Nagender alias Arun alias Mochhu and his accomplice Bhupender Yadav were arrested at Manandohar in Palamu District of Jharkhand. Police recovered one eight round revolver from the possession of Jairam.

Dantewada District / Chhattisgarh

A newly elected Sarpanch has reportedly been killed by the CPI-Maoist cadres in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. SP, Dantewada Kamal Lochan Kashyap said that according to the information, Maoists have killed the Sarpanch Lakhma Siri at Toyalanka village. Lakhma had been elected unopposed in the recently-held panchayat elections, which had incurred him the wrath of the ultras, who had asked for boycott of polls.

Ranchi District headquarters / Jharkhand

The decomposed body of a 'sub-zonal commander' of the PLFI, a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, who was killed by a young member of the rebel outfit on the night of January 16, was recovered from Sauka forest in Itki, around 25km from Ranchi District headquarters of Jharkhand. Bikas Oraon (18) had crushed Samdhad aka Maulvi, to death with a stone in his sleep because the PLFI leader was not willing to let him go so that he could appear for his matriculation examination. Police came to know this after arresting Bikas, a resident of Gadri village in Bero who joined the PLFI some three months ago. They found four fire weapons and 68 live cartridges from his possession.

Medak District / Telangana

A CPI-Maoist couple, Reddaboina Swamy alias Janardhan and his wife Shyamala, surrendered before SP B. Sumathi at the District Police headquarters in Medak District of Telangana. The Maoist couple hailed from Medak District. Swamy is native of Balwantapur village in Dubbak mandal and joined Giraipally Dalam in 2000 and later worked in Narsapuram Dalam and then left for Nallamala along with his wife Shyamala. He worked as a guard to State committee secretary, Akkiraju Harigopal alias RK.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

The Visakhapatnam rural Police arrested four 'militia' members belonging to the CPI-Maoist during a raid at a village in Bothili panchayat in G. Madugula mandal of Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A station house officer and an assistant constable of Chhattisgarh Police were killed and six other SF personnel, including an assistant commandant of BSF, injured when CPI-Maoist cadres ambushed a joint patrolling team in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

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CRPF DG Prakash Mishra said the red zone [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested region] is steadily shrinking in Bihar and Jharkhand. It has been possible because the CRPF personnel are not only carrying out operations against Maoists but also helping the common man in many other ways, like distributing essentials such as woolen clothes, utensils etc and enabling them to get their Aadhaar cards.

Jharkhand

Jharkhand Governor Dr Syed Ahmed said that the problem of Naxalism can be easily curbed with development of the State. Holding a high level meeting with State Government officials at Raj Bhawan in Ranchi, ahead of the Governors' meeting chaired by President of India on February 11-12, the Governor asked the officials to take on the Naxal problem as a challenge and work for development of the State.

Odisha

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has written to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, urging him to provide two additional battalions of CRPF to contain CPI-Maoist in Nuapada and Malkangiri Districts of the State.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

SF personnel detected and defused a powerful can-bomb in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. Following a tip-off, the SFs comprising CRPF personnel and District Police Force, detected the bomb on Tiriposi-Bitkilsoya road while on patrol, SP, N K Singh said.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Villagers rounded up 16 of the 40 armed persons who had allegedly posed as CPI-Maoist supporters and attacked Tangapalli village of Odupa gram panchayat in Sadar block of Malkangiri District of Odisha. They were detained in the local school building by angry inhabitants of Tangapalli. Rest of the members of the group are said to have escaped. Villagers seized several traditional weapons from the attackers. Three attackers and a villager sustained injuries during the scuffle between the two groups.

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

Four persons, including a woman, were injured as a private passenger bus they were travelling in was hit by a landmine blast triggered by the CPI-Maoist in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh. Some Police personnel were also on board, but they were not harmed.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A CRPF trooper was injured in a blast of 'pressure bomb' planted by the Maoists in the neighbouring Bijapur District. The incident took place near Cheramangi village under Awapalli Police Station limits while the CRPF was conducting anti-Maoist operation.

Ernakulam District of Kerala

The Kochi city Police arrested a man, identified as Jose, for his alleged involvement in the attack on the office of Nitta Gelatin India Limited in November 2014. The man was detained by the city Police from Kannur.

Kalahandi District of Odisha

The CPI-Maoist cadres killed a contractor, identified as Laxmi Patnaik (23), at a weekly market in Trilochanpur under Lanjigarh Police Station in Kalahandi District of Odisha. Some posters left by the killers claimed that Patnaik was a 'Police Informer'.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

As many as 13 'militia' members of Korukonda area committee belonging to the CPI-Maoist surrendered before ASP A. Babujee at Paderu in the Agency area of Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Palamu District of Jharkhand

Some hand written threatening posters of the CPI-Maoist appeared in parts of Chhatarpur in Palamu District of Jharkhand.

Chatra District of Jharkhand

A 'platoon commander' of the CPI-Maoist was arrested from Jolbigha under Pratappur Police Station area of Chatra District, Jharkhand. The Maoist has been identified as Mahendra Yadav. A country made pistol, four live cartridges, four mobile phones, various sim-cards and INR 6,5000 in cash along with Maoist literature have been recovered from his possession. SP Surendra Kumar Jha said that Yadav was arrested during a joint raid conducted by the district police, CRPF personnel and troopers of the CoBRA Battalion. The Maoist is also the mastermind of the 'technical cell' of the Maoists, the SP said.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

Indersa Parsa (50), elder brother of village Police warden, was killed by the CPI-Maoist cadres, suspecting him to be 'Police Informer' at Ghodezhari village in Dhanora tehsil in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.

Khunti District of Jharkhand

Eighteen can bombs, each weighing between 15 to 20 kilograms, suspected to be planted by the CPI-Maoist underneath a kaccha road have been recovered in Khunti District of Jharkhand.

Khunti District of Jharkhand

Khunti District Police force arrested one ultra belonging to the PLFI from Karra Police Station in Khunti District of Jharkhand.

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

A six kilogram pressure bomb, planted by the CPI-Maoist to target SF personnel was recovered in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Jharkhand

In a security review meeting chaired by chief secretary Rajiv Gauba at the CRPF headquarters, he intimated officers of the Government's plan to wipe out CPI-Maoist within six months. To ensure the same, development and security measures would soon be undertaken in rebel-hit areas, he said.

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Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Six CPI-Maoist cadres including three female cadres were arrested by the BSF personnel during an operation conducted in forested patch near Prokal and Manhakal villages of Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. The operation was conducted on specific intelligence input. The Maoists were identified as Sarita alias Sanoti (26), Rajeshwari (21), Kumari Santo (22), Mangatu alias Jay Singh (25), Raju Upendi and Shaniram.

Non-Violent

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist ‘area commander’, identified as Navin alias Upendra Paswan and two of his accomplices, Kanda Vishwakarma and Lofar Chaki, were arrested by SFs from Porahat forest under West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. Paswan was the ‘area commander’ of Chatarapur in Palamau District. Two pistols, some live cartridges and a vehicle were seized from them.

Non-Violent

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

A 25-year-old man, identified as Naresh Yerawar, was killed by CPI-Maoist cadres in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. His throat was slit and the Maoists also burnt his motorcycle, before fleeing into the forest, Police said.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Three CRPF personnel, including an assistant sub-inspector, were injured when a pressure bomb laid by CPI-Maoist cadres exploded near Dubaiguda village under Awapalli Police Station area in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District.

Khunti District of Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Anil Singh, surrendered before the DGP Rajeev Kumar at a function in Rania of Khunti District of Jharkhand. He also deposited a carbine and a rifle before DGP Kumar.  

Non-Violent

Jharkhand

DGP Rajeev Kumar has said that the State Police will recruitment 10,000 Policemen and officers to further enhance the Policing in Jharkhand.

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Bolangir District of Odisha

Around 40 armed Maoist cadres torched two vehicles and one vibrator machine of a contractor, engaged in road construction, near Badakendu along Turekali-Makhan road in Bolangir District of Odisha. The Maoists also warned the administration to facilitate drinking water and medical facility to the people of the area through some posters.

Violent

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, one of them carrying a cash reward on his head, were arrested during an area domination exercise by security personnel in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The cadres were arrested by the district force from a forested patch under Bangapal Police Station limits, Bijapur SP
KL Dhruv said. Those apprehended were identified as Barsa Sudru (38), Korsa Sudru (42) and Baisu Jurri (40), working as 'sangham' (lower rung cadres) members in Indravati ‘area committee’ of the CPI- Maoist. Korsa was carrying a reward of INR 5,000 on his head.  

Non-Violent

Chhattisgarh

The four-phase panchayat elections in Chhattisgarh, which concluded on February 10, recorded an overall voter turnout of 77.71 per cent. “Voting was peaceful, free and fair, barring a few minor incidents. The overall percentage was better than expected. The Maoist-affected Bastar region witnessed 60 per cent polling,” Chief Election Commissioner P.C. Dalai said. Re-polling was held at 109 places.

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Pathanamthitta District of Kerala

While inaugurating the District Armed Police Force office complex in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has said the State Government has adopted a two-pronged strategy to deal with the Maoist issue.

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Kalahandi District of Odisha

Security personnel and the CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire in Lanjigarh area of Kalahandi District of Odisha. A joint team of DVF and CRPF was on a combing operation when the Maoist opened fire at them. Cache of arms and ammunition has been recovered from the encounter site. 

Violent

Kalahandi District of Odisha

A CPI-Maoist camp was destroyed and explosives seized from Semlabhata village under Lanjigarh Police limits of Kalahandi District of Odisha.  The seizure followed an encounter between Police and the Maoists.

Violent

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

SFs have busted a CPI-Maoist training camp and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition besides material used for making explosives in forested Gonderas hills under Aranpur Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. The cache included thirty seven gelatin rods, eleven detonators, two hand grenades, a country-made gun, a tiffin bomb, a pipe bomb, explosives, gun powder and materials used in making bombs, he said.

Non-Violent

Jharkhand

Train services in the Gomoh-Gaya section of the East Central Railway were disrupted as suspected CPI-Maoist cadres blew up railway tracks during the Jharkhand bandh called by them to protest the amendment in Land Acquisition Act. The track was blown up on the Jamunia river bridge between Gomoh-Telo stations under Dhanbad division of East Central Railway.

Violent

Jharkhand

The bandh had a mixed response in the mineral-rich Kolhan region comprised of East and West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharswan Districts. While shops and market in Maoist-stronghold areas were closed, road traffic was also thin, Police said.

Violent

Angul District of Odisha

Armed CPI-Maoist cadres hacked a villager to death in Pallahara of Angul District of Odisha suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’. The villagers said a group of armed Maoists stormed into Pattamundai village and took away Samuel Bhadra after locking his family members in a room. They then hacked Bhadra to death and fled to nearby forest. The Maoists left behind eight posters which stated that Bhadra was eliminated as he was a police informer. They claimed that one of their leaders was killed by police on information provided by Bhadra. Angul Superintendent of Police Rajesh Pandit Uttam Rao confirmed that Bhadra was not a police informer.

Violent

Bolangir District of Odisha

A trooper of SOG was seriously injured in a landmine explosion triggered by Maoists in Turekala area of Bolangir District of Odisha. "The jawan was engaged in combing operation in a forest area near Kameimunda village yesterday when the landmine went off," SDPO Titilagarh, Dillip Purohit said.

Violent

Palakkad District of Kerala

A 35-year-old man, identified K. Benny, was found killed of bullet injuries around midnight on February 12 in a forest area close to the Bhavani river at Chindakki near Attappady in Palakkad District of Kerala. Police said K Benny was shot by unidentified assailants. The incident took place when Benny along with his friend Sheli was fishing in the river. Though the Police suspect it to be a case of CPI-Maoist attack the local people want a probe into the presence of the two youth at the isolated location late night.

Violent

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Acting on a tip off a joint team of DF and STF destroyed a CPI-Maoist training camp on the hills of Sopiras and Gonderas regions falling under Aranpur Police Station limits of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. After receiving a tip off, a joint team of DF and STF raided the spot when the Maoists opened indiscriminate fire on them. The security personnel retaliated. Finally, the Maoists ran into the deep jungles.

Violent

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Four Maoists, including three women, with rewards on their heads, surrendered before IGP Yashwant Jethwa in Malkangiri District of Odisha. The Maoists have been identified as Mangala Podiami (25) alias Arjun, Rame Madhi (25) alias Anita, Ganga Kurmi (20) alias Sangita and Kunjame Rajje (25) alias Gita. Podiami, Madhi, Kurmi and Rajje carried reward of INR 400000, INR 400000, INR 100000 and INR 100000 on their head respectively.

Non-Violent

Arwal District of Bihar

Armed cadres of CPI-Maoist attacked a road construction company office and set on fire vehicles and four motorcycles in Arwal District of Bihar. The incident took place near Asaula Bazar under Kinger Police Station area when about 20-25 armed Maoists attacked the base camp of the company and set on fire JCB machine, procklain, dumper, truck, pick van besides four bikes. Police said that the reason behind the incident is suspected to be non-payment of levy demand.

Violent

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

A Maoist ‘section commander’ identified as Sukhnath alias Oyami Chaitu was arrested by District Force in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. He was carrying a cash reward of INR 800000 on his head and was involved in Tadmetla incident in which 75 CRPF personnel and a Chhattisgarh Policeman were killed in April 6, 2010.

Non-Violent

Khammam District of Telangana

The Bhadrachalam Sub-Division Police of Khammam District of Telangana claimed to have foiled a bid by CPI-Maoist cadres to plant explosives in the Korkatpadu forest area to kill Policemen. This came to light after the arrest of four persons, including a Maoist ‘special guerrilla squad member’ and a ‘militia commander’ in Charla mandal of Khammam District. Police sources said a joint team of Policemen and CoBRA force arrested Madakam Deva (20), an alleged member of the CPI-Maoist SGS, and three others during combing operation in the morning.

Adilabad District of Telangana

Adilabad SP Tarun Joshi handed over two cheques worth INR 700, 000 to surrendered Maoist couple Ade Prabhu alias Chandram of Kuntala village in Neredigonda mandal in Adilabad District and Talandi Kantha alias Sujata of Aheri in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra. The dalam ‘commander’ and his wife had surrendered on September 26, 2014. SP Joshi said those who wanted to surrender could do so by calling him on 9440795000.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

Gadchiroli SP Sandip Patil has said that SFs are arresting only such CPI-Maoist cadres whose names or profiles were on Police record. Police have decided to avoid Maoist supporters in villages as a matter of policy. SP Patil claimed Police had also decided to avoid taking Maoist's jan militia members into custody unless their names featured as dalam members. "The gram raksha dal or area raksha dal members are not being arrested unlike in the past," he said.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A Chhattisgarh Armed Force Constable - Ram Prasad Negi - was killed while Shyam Kumar was injured when a pressure bomb went off allegedly set by CPI-Maoist cadres near Temelwada village under Jagargunda Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred when a Road Opening Patrol of SFs was returning after carrying out an operation in the region.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Acting on a tip off, a Maoist, identified as Chandraiya (35), carrying a reward of INR 5000 on his head was arrested from Old Bus Stand in Bijapur town of Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. 

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Around a thousand tribals, most of them armed with bows and arrows, gheraoed Tongpal Police Station in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh demanding the release of a Maoist cadre. The villagers, including women and children, have been agitating in front of the Police Station since afternoon seeking the release of Maoist Hadma Deva, who was arrested last week, Tongpal's SHO Keshav Narayan Aditya said. Deva, carrying a reward of INR 2,000 on his head, was wanted in several Maoist incidents in the region and was arrested on February 13 from his native place at Jaimer. 

Koraput District Of Odisha

The court of ADJ in Koraput District of Odisha, acquitted Nachika Linga, leader of CMAS, of charges framed against him by the Police on May 15, 2011. It may be mentioned that the Narayanpatna Police, during the anti-Maoist operation, had seized a huge cache of arms and explosives from Kanchanpadu village on May 15, 2011 and registered cases against 35 persons, including Nachika on treason charges and the Arms Act. Terming the cases registered against the accused as baseless, Nachika’s counsel Manoranjan Routray had moved the court. After hearing the petition of the counsel, ADJ Pradip Kumar Mohanta acquitted Nachika of the charges.

Palamu District of Jharkhand

Jharkhand's Palamu District Police have confirmed the arrest of a hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre, who was allegedly involved in several anti-government operations. A joint operation was launched by the State Police and CRPF to arrest him. "We have arrested an active Maoist named Nanhuram alias Panchua. He is accused of landmine blast on the car of Additional Superintendent of Police, Ronald Hansda, and firing on him in 2012. He was absconding since then," said Palamu District SP Mayur Patel.

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CRPF Chief Prakash Mishra has asked his troops to undertake dare-devil operations in Naxal and insurgency-hit areas in the country but ensure 'zero' casualty by doing these tasks smartly and tactically. DG of CRPF, Mishra, who was facilitating about 36 brave troopers of the force (eight posthumous) who were awarded gallantry medals this Republic Day-January 26, said he would want the force personnel and officers to exhibit the greatest degree of "bravery" and ensure that the force gets 100 medals in this category this year. "I will ask you to ensure zero casualty. You should undertake brave steps and operations but they should be coupled with smart tactics, good firing abilities and quick movement. You can undertake brave operations but also ensure zero casualties," he said.

Kozhikode District of Kerala

A private pig farm at Karimbu, around 4.5 km from Anakkampoyil within the limits of Thiruvambadi Police Station, in rural Kozhikode District of Kerala, was attacked allegedly by CPI-Maoist – cadres. According to the Police, a five member-armed gang, including two women, reportedly attacked a worker, Raju, of the farm around 3.30 pm.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Assistant constable Nehru Punem (40) was killed by the CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. Bijapur SP KL Dhruv said Punem was posted with Bodli outpost and while he was heading towards his workplace under Bandapal Police Station limits he was shot dead.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Personnel of the Odisha's elite anti-Naxalite force, the SOG, claimed to have busted two camps running inside Tekguda and Kurupa jungles under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District and seized huge quantity of CPI-Maoist materials. The seized materials included pipe gun, pistols (two) magazines, explosives, gun and bomb making materials, Maoists dress, books, medicines and other essentials, Malkangiri SP Mitrabhanu Mohapatra said.

Arwal District of Bihar

Seven CPI-Maoist cadres, including dreaded Ganesh Sao, the ‘commander’ of Sone-Punpun Area Committee of CPI-Maoist were arrested from different places in Arwal District of Bihar. Sao was wanted in several cases in Patna, Jehanabad and Aurangabad Districts, Police said adding one carbine, three pistols, several rounds of ammunition, cell phones, SIM cards and Maoist literature were seized from him and his associates. "Sao was trying to strengthen a new group that was rising in Arwal and Jehanabad Districts. Two days ago it had attacked the camp of a road construction company in Arwal and burnt its heavy vehicles and equipment after their levy demands were not met," Inspector General (Operations) Sushil M Khopde said.

Gaya District of  Bihar

A huge cache of explosives and other items were seized from a Maoist pit in Chakarbandha forest under Dumaria Police Station area of Gaya District, Bihar. Confirming the recovery of weapons and explosives from the Maoist dumping pit, CRPF DIG Chiranjeev Prasad said that a couple of IEDs weighed as much as 40 kg. The recovered items include three double barrel guns and two rifles of 315 make.

Palamau District of Jharkhand

Security personnel recovered four landmines from Kelkargarh-Dwarika Road in Palamau District of Jharkhand. The recovery was made when the district police force and Jaguar personnel were on a poppy-destroying campaign in the area, SP Mayur Patel said. The security personnel stumbled upon an exposed wire during their operation and launched a search in the vicinity, he said, adding that they spotted four landmines including three connected in a series.

Munger District of Bihar

In a joint anti-Naxal operation by CRPF, STF and Bihar Police, 60 IEDs were recovered in Bhimbandh forest in Munger District of Bihar. Commenting on the recovery SP Varun Kumar Sinha said the Police had received information about a training programme being held by Maoists in the forest following which a joint operation was launched. One suspected Maoist identified as Murmur Koda was also arrested during the operation, he said. A woman cadre, however, managed to flee.

West Singhbhum District  of Jharkhand

A Maoist identified as Gura Nag alias DK who was among a group of 15 prisoners to have escaped from outside Chaibasa Divisional Jail on December 9, 2014 surrendered before West Singhbhum Police of Jharkhand.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

The DVF and SOG personnel of Odisha busted six CPI-Maoist camps in a forest near Tekaguda village of Kalimela block in Malkangiri District. Huge quantity of explosives and Maoist materials were seized from the spot. Materials seized from the busted camps included pipe gun, pistols, magazines, explosives, gun and bomb making materials, Maoists dress, books, medicines and other essentials, said Malkangiri Superintendent of Police Mitrabhanu Mohapatra. However, the SOG personnel failed to capture any of the Maoists as they had already fled from the camps.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Five Maoists, three of them carrying cash reward, surrendered in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh citing disappointment over exploitation of lower rank cadres and women by senior leaders.

Chandrapur District of Maharashtra

The nine tehsils that were removed from the list of Naxal infested areas in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra are all set to be re-inducted into that list. CM Devendra Fadnavis has assured finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar that the excluded tehsils would be back into the list soon.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A civilian, identified as Boodu Ramesh, was killed by CPI-Maoist cadres in Konta town under Konta Police Station limits of Sukma District, Chhattisgarh. He was killed on the charges of being a Police informer.

Sundargarh District of Odisha

A group of suspected CPI-Maoist armed cadres stormed into a country liquor making unit at Jamki village under Turekela Police Station limit in Sundargarh District of Odisha and set it ablaze after asking the security guard and other staff to go out. Some posters were found near the site with name of the CPI-Maoist, Police said adding the posters attacked both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Naveen Patnaik accusing them of working against the poor.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A STF trooper was killed in an encounter between SFs and Maoists at Dudhiras village under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

The Maoists damaged a railway track near Kamalur Station in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh leading to the derailment of a goods train engine.

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh said that due to the efforts of SFs, Maoist violence was close to its end in the State. He also lauded the efforts of the Police personnel, saying that they were fighting Maoists in difficult conditions. Singh said on Twitter “Our gallant police jawans and their sacrifice has brought us closer to the end of Naxalism.”

Jharkhand

Jharkhand Police have asked for a contingent of 5,000 CRPF personnel to help them destroy 12 Maoist camps across the State. Most of the 12 camps are mostly situated in forested hills, which the forces consider impregnable and do not dare to venture into.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Two Policemen - head constable Rajesh Sen and assistant constable Asharam Netam - were injured in a pressure bomb blast triggered by CPI-Maoist cadres near Emargunda village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The blast occurred when the security personnel were carrying out a combing operation in the area.  

Latehar-Gumla Districts of Jharkhand 

Police detained a suspect after finding over 35 bombs, 500 detonators, around one dozen bombs (some semi-prepared), one laptop, two hard discs, and several CPI-Maoist utility items after an encounter at Latehar-Gumla District borders. However, almost 100 Maoists including central committee member Arvindji, managed to escape during the encounter. Around 100 Maoists were crossing from Latehar to West Singhbhum’s Saranda forest via Gumla when SF personnel engaged them in an encounter. "The encounter continued for hours from midnight after which the Maoists escaped leaving behind a huge quantity of materials," said a Police officer

Nuapada District of Odisha

A huge cache of explosives allegedly belonging to the CPI-Maoist was seized during a combing exercise by CoBRA personnel from Pon Dungri nullah near Gatibeda village inside Sunabeda sanctuary of Nuapada District, Odisha.  The seizure included 120 detonators, 37 gelatin sticks and 20 pencil batteries.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Five Maoists were arrested during a joint operation by personnel of SOG and BSF from Peda Tekguda village under Kalimela Police Station area of Malkangiri District of Odisha. Malkangiri SP Mitrabhanu Mohapatra said the arrested Maoists included Irma Kabasi (35), who had a reward of INR 100000 on his head. Kabasi was an armed cadre and ‘member’ of Kalimela ‘area committee’ of the CPI-Maoist. Another prize catch was Bandi Madhi (30), who was involved in the Alampaka ambush in Balimela reservoir on June 29, 2008, in which 38 security personnel, including 36 greyhound commandos from Andhra Pradesh, had been killed. The other arrested Maoists were Madhi Ganga (26), Bhima Madkami (30), militia member Anda Madi (21).

Khammam District of Telangana

Wall posters bearing the name of CPI-Maoist Venkatapuram 'area committee' opposing Polavaram project, the "third phase of Operation Green Hunt", "anti-tribal and pro-corporate policies" were spotted in Charla mandal of Khammam District, Telangana.

Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

CPI-Maoist called bandh in Visakhapatnam Agency area of Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh passed off peacefully. There was poor or no response to the bandh call given by the East Division Committee of the CPI-Maoist.

Munger, Lakhisarai and Jamui Districts of Bihar

High powered explosive materials, two big landmines, five thousand metres of electric wires, life saving drugs, khaki uniforms, woollens, liquids used for landmines explosion in big jar besides many other chemicals, CPI-Maoist literatures and computerized guidelines for the "Red Army" of the Maoists detailing the war tactics in the event of an encounter with the Police, were seized by the police during a three-day joint operation against the Maoists involving CRPF, STF, SSB and District Police. Displaying the seizure from the Naxal hideouts from the districts of Munger, Lakhisarai and Jamui before the media in the evening of February 21, DIG, Munger range, Sharveshwar Prasad Shukla, accompanied by Munger SP Varun Kumar Sinha, said three hard-core Maoists, including Mithu Koda, resident of Kumartari village under Haveli Kharagpur police station; Monu Koda, resident of Barmasiya village under Haveli Kharagpur police station; and Banu Koda, resident of Machchi tola in Lakhisarai District were arrested during the search operations while some top Maoist leaders managed to escape taking advantage of the 1,400ft mountain top.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

A 23-year-old CPI-Maoist cadre, who was carrying a reward of INR 200,000 on his head, was arrest by Gadchiroli District Police from Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border. The Maoist has been identified as Vinu Madavi alias Baburao, Police said. Madvi was responsible for procuring arms and ammunition for the Maoists, besides being involved in other crimes, Police added.

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

Security Force personnel recovered explosives planted under a culvert near Penk-Kanchkiro within the Nawadih Police Station limits in Bokaro District of Jharkhand, a senior police officer said. The recovery was made when the security personnel were on an anti-naxal operation in the Maoist-stronghold area, Superintendent of Police, A Vijayalaxmi said. She said the security personnel spotted a 10 kg can-bomb planted under a culvert, which was recovered and defused.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Roop Singh (35), a militia cadre, carrying cash reward of INR 6000 on his head, was arrested under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. He was arrested by a joint team of SFs during an area domination exercise, Bijapur SP KL Dhruv said.

Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist has accused the Bastar Police of killing 26 "civilians" and three "political workers" in fake encounters in the last one year in different parts of Bastar. In a press statement, the South Regional Committee 'secretary' of the CPI-Maoist, Ganesh Uike, alleged that 20 "civilians" were killed by the Police and paramilitary forces in Bijapur District of Bastar between January 2014 and January 2015. "Five civilians were killed in fake encounters in Sukma District, and one villager was killed by the Police in Dantewada District. All of them were later declared Maoists." He said three of his party workers - Jamali, Rambatti, Lakshmi - were also killed in staged encounters. "In the name of containing Maoism, security men are violating human rights of Bastar tribals," he added. However, Bijapur SP KL Dhruv termed the allegations "baseless and part of Maoist propaganda."

Sonbhadra District of Uttar Paresh

CRPF and Police recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from a cave in the forest of Sonbhadra District, Uttar Paresh, bordering Bihar. The recovery was made during a combing operation launched after detection of an armed group of CPI-Maoist cadres on February 15. Sonbhadra SP SS Yadav said that a joint team of Police and CRPF personnel were combing the jungles and hills of Madpa area under Machi Police Station when they entered a cave in afternoon. The cops recovered two guns, two country-made revolvers, live cartridges, 12 detonators and six gelatin rods hidden in a plastic bag.

NS

The CPI-Maoist would continue its armed fight against Police for the rights of poor in tribal areas, stated 'secretary' of Koraput-Srikakulam Divisional Committee of CPI-Maoist in a press release. "Maoist outfits in Narayanpatna have been working since long for tribal rights and have been successful in ending the harassment by landlords. The liquor trade has been stopped and the land of tribals returned to them through revolutionary means," it stated. Opposing the Green Hunt operation of Police in the region, Daya stated in the release that the efforts of the State and the Centre to stop Maoist movement in Narayanpatna would fail as they would continue their revolution. "The police operation has motivated the landlords to exploit the tribals again. Our fight is for saving the tribal land, forest and ensuring that the tribals have their share of all round development," it stated.

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

A CRPF team discovered a large amount of explosives and ammunition near a village situated in Jhumra of Gomia block in Bokaro District. Although Maoists seem to have deserted Jhumra, their arms and ammunition are still being recovered from different spots across the jungles by a CRPF 26 battalion team, headed by commandant, Sanjay Kumar. The search team, while scouring the jungle, discovered a steel trunk containing explosives and weapons, after being tipped off about the Maoist hideout.

Gaya District of Bihar

Two CRPF troopers were killed and 10 others were injured, five of them critically, when CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a mini-bus carrying them in Gaya District of Bihar. The Maoists planted a landmine on the route taken by the security personnel, police and CRPF, in Imamganj-Dumaria area during anti-Maoist operation, DGP P K Thakur said. "The landmine exploded when the mini-bus came over it," he added. Further CRPF DIG Chiranjeev Prasad said an IED exploded near a place called Nandai on Imamganj-Dumaria Road. The CRPF personnel belong to the elite CoBRA engaged in anti-Maoist operations in the State, he said. "There was heavy force mobilization in the wake of an encounter in the vicinity yesterday. The Maoists had planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the route on which the forces were moving. One of our mini-buses carrying our jawans was hit by the blast," Prasad said. "The force moving through the area also came under fire from the Maoists after the IED blast," Prasad added.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

A forest guard and round officer were thrashed by senior CPI-Maoist cadres at Yedaskuhi village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra to protest alleged corruption by their department. Senior Maoist cadre Vikas took an aggressive stance against foresters in the village in north Gadchiroli to convey their dissent against the department. Sources stated that the Maoists were trying to mount pressure on foresters and also on the local population for dominance during the forthcoming Tendu leaves picking season in the district which is a multi-crore seasonal industry. Maoists aim to collect substantial party funds from foresters, tendu contractors and transporters during this tendu season. The rebels also collect donations for the party from the tribal population who engages in picking tendu.

New Delhi

Minister of State in the UMHA Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary while answering in a written reply in Lok Sabha said there is no evidence/input available to suggest that any international conspiracy is being hatched in any LWE infested areas in the country or any external assistance being provided to LWEs in terms of financial aid and weapons. However, the recovery of arms and ammunition of foreign origin from the LWE cadres in different encounters and operations is an indication of the fact that they are procuring weapons from different sources. The possibility of some front organizations of the CPI-Maoist clandestinely getting foreign funds cannot be ruled out.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Three women CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested in Malkangiri District of Odisha during two joint operations by the SOG and the BSF. Two of them were arrested from Kamarpalli village under Mathili Police Station and another from Marigeta area of Kalimela Police Station. All of them were active members of Malkangiri division of CPI-Maoist. According to Malkangiri anti-naxalite cell, those arrested at Kamarpalli were Sambari Madkami (26) and Parvati Padiami (21). Sambari was providing logistic support to the Maoists, and Parvati was part of the local organizing squad in Mohupadar area. Debe Urmami (28), arrested from Marigeta, was the president of local unit of Mahila Sangham, a frontal organization of the Maoists in Kalimela Police Station area.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Two women CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Gadwa Masa and Masi Madavi, carrying rewards of INR 100000 each on their heads, surrendered before Bijapur SP KL Dhruv and 199th Battalion CRPF Commandant SS Upadhyay. They belonged to the Kiskodo area Local Guerrilla Squad of Kanker District.

Warrangal District of Telangana

Warrangal SP AK Jha has urged the underground CPI-Maoist cadres to surrender and join the mainstream. He wanted the Maoists to come out and make use of rehabilitation package being offered by Telangana government. Jha gave away a cheque of INR 100000 to Eturunagaram Dalam command G. Papa Rao alias Ranji, who surrendered recently.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Two hardcore CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Midiyam Badaru and Madkam Dula surrendered before Police at Dharmapenta camp in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. Badaru and Dula carried rewards of INR 800, 000 and 300, 000 each on their heads respectively. Badaru joined the movement in 2001, and worked for Bal Chetna Natya Mancha, LGS and Military Platoon-9 before becoming Platoon-2 'commander' of Military Company-2, Police said. He also worked with top Maoist cadres Ramanna, Paparao, Ganesh Uike Venkatesh, Hidama and Madhu and was active in Jagargunda, Kistaram, Golapalli in Sukma and Basaguda, Gangalur, Bhairamgarh areas of Bijapur. Dula joined the movement as Gram Raksha Dal member. He became Jonaguda Dandkaranya Kisan Majdoor Sangh President in 2004-05, Jan Militia member in 2008, and Basaguda 'deputy commander' in 2013-14. Dula worked with Maoist leaders Paparao, Jagdish, Arjun, and Hidma and was active in Jagargunda area of Sukma and Basaguda area of Bijapur.

Kerala

Kerala State Government informed the High Court that the CPI-Maoist had plans to attack government institutions and individuals through its Urban Action Team.The State Government made the submission when petitions by Jaison C. Cooper of Fort Kochi and advocate Thushar Nirmal Sarathi of Palakkad seeking bail in a case registered against them under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for their alleged links with Maoists came up for hearing. While opposing the bail petitions, Director General of Prosecution (DGP) T. Asaf Ali submitted that the government was more concerned about the safety of the public. If the petitioners were released on bail, the public would be in danger. He submitted that the petitioners were active members of the CPI-Maoist.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Seven cadres of the CPI-Maoist, including two women, were arrested from separate places of the densely forested Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. Based on specific inputs about the presence of the Maoists, a police team raided different villages in Gadiras region and rounded up. All of them were involved in an incident of firing at a police camp and looting polling materials during the recent panchayat (local body) polls in the region.

Gaya District of Bihar

Four CPI-Maoist cadres have been arrested from Sherghati area in Gaya for their alleged involvement in the February 24 landmine explosion in which two personnel of the CRPF were killed. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Gaya Police and CRPF conducted raids in half-a-dozen villages under Dumaria Police Station of the District and arrested Binod Yadav from Khardag, Mithilesh from Bijua, and Ajay Kumar and Mohammad Ibrar from Kolhubar village. During the interrogation, the arrested Maoists told the Police that ammonium nitrate was used to blow up the bus carrying the CoBRA battalion troopers to their base camp after a search operation. The explosives were stashed in two 5kg cylinders and planted under the road connecting a culvert.

March 1

Aurangabad District of Bihar

A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre has been arrested from a locality under Goh Police Station area in Aurangabad District of Bihar. Acting on a tip off, Police raided a hideout near Bihuri canal and arrested the Maoist, identified as Nand Das, with a pistol and some ammunition, SDPO Anwar Javed said.

Non-Violent

March 1

Lohardaga District of Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist supporter and supplier of explosives, identified as Karamdayal Munda, was arrested by Lohardaga Police of Jharkhand. SP Manoj Ratan Chothe has said “Under the leadership of SDPO AS Rijwi and police force, CRPF, a search operation was conducted on Sunday. Police arrested Karamdayal Munda, the Maoist supporter and the supplier of explosives who was in Badi village of Senha block.” During interrogation, the supplier told the Police that he had kept some explosives near a Anganbadi centre. Police found 175 pieces of detonators, 25 metre cortex wire, a pressure cooker and 34 pieces of large sized canes. The SP added “Munda used to supply explosives to the Maoists for a long time especially to Madan and Nakul Yadav. During election hours he supplied them rice and eatables.”

Non-Violent

March 2

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

Jharkhand Police recovered cache of arms and ammunition from Murpa forest under Mahuatand Police Station in Bokaro District of Jharkhand. Acting on a tip off, the District Police launched a massive search operation and recovered two SLR, three Masket Rifles, one 3.9 bore rifle, three 303 bore rifle, 400 live cartridges including 362 live cartridges of 7.6 bore, a flash light, wires, mobiles phone and Maoist literature, SP, A Vijayalaxmi said.

Non-Violent

March 2

East Champaran District of Bihar

An ‘area commander’ identified as Santosh Sah alias Manikant of the PLGA of the CPI-Maoist was arrested during a combing operation launched by the CRPF in riverine areas of river Gandak near Gobindganj in East Champaran District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

March 2

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Madvi Bheema (30) and Hemla Aaytu, were arrested and cache of explosives were recovered from them during a combing operation at Budgicheru Nayapara village under Basaguda Police Station limits of Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. Pipe bombs and gelatin packets were seized from their possession.

Non-Violent

March 2

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A contingent of DF and CAF arrested a hardcore Maoist from his house at Chatapalli village under Awapalli Police Station limits of Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The insurgent was a SPO in the past and had run away with a SLR rifle in 2007.

Non-Violent

March 2

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A woman CPI-Maoist cadre was shot dead in a gun-battle with SFs in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. "The rebel-- who is yet to be identified-- was killed in an exchange of fire between a joint team of security personnel and ultras in the restive Gadiras police station limits late last night," Sukma ASP Santosh Singh said. "A group of armed insurgents opened indiscriminate firing on them in a hilly area of Gadgad village last night following which security personnel retaliated," he said. Later, during search of the spot in the wee hours, the body of a woman Naxal in uniform was recovered along with a 12 bore gun, a pipe bomb, cartridges and other material, the ASP said.

Violent

March 3

Arwal District of Bihar

Police conducted raid at some mobile phone shops at Karpi under the Arwal Police station in Arwal District of Bihar and arrested three shop owners for allegedly supplying SIM cards of different cell companies on fake electoral IDs to the activists of the CPI-Maoist. Those arrested have been identified as Chitranjan Kumar, Gautam Kumar and Arun Kumar, all residents of villages adjoining Karpi. Police also recovered a laptop, fake electoral IDs with tampered holograms and other incriminating documents.

Non-Violent

March 4

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Four cadres of the CPI-Maoist were arrested from Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. The arrested Maoists were identified as Bhansi Local Operating Squad ‘commander’ of Maoists military wing PLGA Hunga alias Sonaru, Motu alias Guddu Telam, the organiser of Bhansi LOS, Punem Kallu, who was a member of Maoists’ military company no.2 and Ramesh Yadav. Dantewada Police in a press statement said that “Hunga was sent by senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike to kill Badaru, a former Maoist and now a police constable in Dantewada.” Punem Kallu carried a reward of INR 8,00,000 on his head and Hunga carried a reward of INR 5,00,000.

Non-Violent

March 7

Koraput District of Odisha

Nine naxalites including two women cadre of CPI-Maoist surrendered before Police in Koraput District of Odisha. Police stated that all the surrendered Maoists belong to Narayanpatna in Koraput District and were working for the Koraput division of the Andhra-Odisha-Border Special Zonal Committee of CPI-Maoist.

Non-Violent

March 7

Jamui District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Janaki Yadav, carrying a reward of INR 50,000 on his head was arrested from Banadih village in Jamui District of Bihar. Acting on a tip off, a Police team led by SP, Operation, DN Pandey raided the village and arrested the Maoist. Yadav, is said to be a self-styled ‘area platoon commander’ of the CPI-Maoist and was wanted in over a dozen cases.

Non-Violent

March 7

East Champaran District of Bihar

In a joint raid, East Champaran District Police and CRPF arrested CPI-Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ of north Bihar Munchun Sah from his hideout at Nakardewa village under Rajepur Police Station area. Munchun had been dodging the police for the last three years. East Champaran ASP (operations) Rajiv Kumar said the Police recovered a pistol, live cartridges, four cellphones, letters for levy and Maoist literatures from his possession. According to police sources, Munchun is an expert in bomb making and arm operation in his organization.

Non-Violent

March 7

Visakhapatnam District of  Andhra Pradesh

Five members of unarmed militia of the CPI-Maoist surrendered before ASP of Narsipatnam B. Satya Yesu Babu at Narsipatnam in Visakhapatnam District in Andhra Pradesh. The five — Korra Sitaram, Killo Mahadev, Gunta Sonnu, Gunta Raju and Masilil Loknadh of Nakkalametta village — were involved in the burning of a jeep engaged for General Elections and destroying of Electonic Voting Machines (EVMs) at Palakajeedi on May 7, 2014, killing of a surrendered Maoist Muvvala Naresh on the East Godavari-Visakhapatnam border during August 2014 and looting of his house. They had also provided logistic support to the Maoists.

Non-Violent

March 8

Kalahandi District of Odisha

A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in a fierce exchange of fire with the Police during an anti-Naxal operation inside Churadangar forest near Godlajharan village of Golamunda block in Kalahandi District of Odisha. The exchange of fire with the Maoists ensued when personnel of district Police and the elite SOG were carrying out anti-LWE operation, said Kalahandi SP Brijesh Kumar Ray. The Police also seized a sophisticated weapon and other materials from the spot.

Violent

Palamu District of Jharkhand

Kuldip Yadav, 'area commander' of the TPC was killed by the Maoists in Palamu District of Jharkhand. The body of Yadav was found near Dobatiya More on NH 98 under Harihurganj Police Station. Kuldip was abducted by the Maoists from Koolhaiya Village on March 7, when he had gone to his maternal uncle's village. Chhaterpur DSP Sameer Tirkey confirmed the killing of the TPC 'area commander' by the Maoists. The DSP also confirmed the recovery of hand written letter by the Maoists at the spot claiming responsibility for gunning down the 'commander', saying he was shot dead to avenge the killing of 11 Naxalite cadres namely Jaiker, Praful, Prayas, Jitender, Albert, Danish, Tapos, Niraj, Ramesh, Hansraj and Baleshwar, at Lakarbandha in Chatra District on March 27-28, 2013.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze two vehicles of a construction company deployed for construction of a road near Punnoor village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. A road-roller and a Hyva tipper were set on fire by insurgents during the evening hours while the labourers were engaged in construction of road located on Awapalli-Basaguda road.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Eight Maoists including two women insurgents surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The insurgents were identified as Shankar Poyam (30) of Bhairamgarh, Prakash Podiyami (20) of Nelsanar, Ramsu Tamo alias Katav (21) of Bhairamgarh, Munni Podiyami (30), Malti (20) from Dantewada, Vetti Aytu (42) and Mohan Vatti (27) both from Awapalli and Sukhram Hemla (29) hailing from Gangalur. SP, Bijapur, KL Dhruv informed that Shankar Poyam was member of Maoist military platoon number 16 and also President of Chetna Natya Mandali, one of the offshoots of the CPI-Maoist. "Shankar was appointed Naxal 'Militia Commander' active in Belnar in 2005. He was involved in triggering IED near village Bodli under Nelsanar Police Station in 2010 where two personnel of Naga Battalion had lost their lives. The insurgent had also killed Salwa Judum leaders," the SP said, adding, reward of INR 100,000 was declared on his head. Prakash Podyami, 'deputy commander' of Section-A of Maoist Military platoon number 1 was trained in handling automatic weapons and planting IED. The insurgent along with other Naxals had carried out ambush attack on a Police party in Bhatpal under Orcha Police Station wherein 3 Police personnel died. The State Government had declared reward of INR 300,000 on his head, he said. Ramsu Tamo who was 'Janmilitia Commander' active in Bhairamgarh was part of Naxal team which had attacked Police party in Farsegarh in 2012. Two Police personnel had martyred in the attack, he said adding Ramsu carried reward of INR 100,000 on his head. The other surrendered ultras used to support insurgents in operating Naxal activities in the region, the SP said.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Three suspected CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested during a joint search operation by SFs from dense Lingagiri forests close to Dharmapur village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. Those arrested were identified as Uika Hunga (25), Uika Soma (37) and Uika Sudaru (20). During interrogation they "admitted being involved in the Maoist movement as "sangham" members".

Kannur District of Kerala

A suspect, identified as Ashraf, a native of Pandikkad in Malappuram, in the alleged CPI-Maoist attack on a KFC restaurant in Palakkad District in December, 2014 was arrested by Peravoor Police in Kannur District of Kerala.

Maharashtra

A youth identified as Shahrukh Chand Khan (21), earlier questioned for alleged CPI-Maoist links, has been arrested by the Pune Police for allegedly trying to extort INR 200,000 from Ramesh Bagwe, the former minister of state for home affairs. An offence in this connection has been registered with Khadak Police Station in Pune in Maharashtra. A resident of Kasewadi slums in Bhavani Peth, Shahrukh and his friend, both associated with an organisation "Mass Movement" were questioned by the state ATS following the arrest of alleged Maoist couple Arun Bhelke and Kanchan Nanaware in September 2014. Bhelke had allegedly developed contacts with Mass Movement members while working as an underground operative of the golden corridor committee of the CPI-Maoist.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A newly elected sarpanch and a villager were hacked to death by suspected CPI-Maoist cadres in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. "Suchcham Hidma, sarpanch of Gollapalli, and Punem Pandu of Pollampalli were allegedly abducted by Maoists on March 7 along with six other villagers from different parts of the District. Hidma and Pandu were killed while the others were released after some warning," Sukma District Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Singh said.

Tamil Nadu

CPI-Maoist perpetrated violence has declined in the country from 1,000 killings during 2008, 2009 and 2010 to about 300-odd now, K. Vijay Kumar, Special Security Adviser, the UMHA, said in VIT University in Vellore. "This is a sign that two-third violence has come down. But that does not mean that they (Maoists) are incapable of causing hiccups and giving surprises," he said. He further said there were two to three Maoist-affected States that were being concentrated upon. "Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand contribute about 30 per cent each that is two-third in the country. The Governments are trying to tighten efforts here," he pointed out.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

SFs arrested two CPI-Maoist cadres and seized a cache of arms and explosives after busting a temporary camp of Maoists close to Chipurbhatti village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Gaya District of Bihar

A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Jaglal Ganju, was found dead in a locality under Kothi Police Station area of Talaiya Bazar in Gaya District of Bihar. He was an 'area commander' of the CPI-Maoist, said Kothi Police Station in-Charge Qayamuddin Ansari. The dead body bore marks of injuries from bullet indicating that he was shot dead, he said, adding that a pamphlet was found from the spot bearing the name of another Naxal outfit - TPC - a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, in which it was claimed that Ganju's murder was revenge for killing of a TPC cadre Kuldeep Yadav recently, he said.

Giridih District of Jharkhand

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a site of Dhibra mica mines under Lokaynayanpur Police Station limits of Giridih District of Jharkhand and killed the manager, identified as Shyam Rout (35), and injured his aide and thrashed all the 10 labourers. "They torched two vehicles and warned them of more attacks if they do not stop the work. It appears that the Maoists had sought levy from the contractor. An investigation has been launched into the case," DSP headquarters Vijay Ashish Kujur said.

Gumla District of Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed and four others were injured during an encounter with SFs at Sargaon village in Gumla District of Jharkhand. Unconfirmed reports, however, said four more Maoists were killed but Police did not confirm the report. ASP, operations, Pawan Kumar Singh, and SDPO Mohammad Arshi led two teams of forces to Sargaon village in Chainpur near Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh border after Police got information that top Maoist leader Deokumar Singh alias Arvindji was holding a meeting with his core team in the hills. "Maoists started firing at our team when they approached the hills. Our forces launched a far stronger retaliatory fire which killed one and injured at least four of them," said CRPF IG RK Mishra. "We have seized one rifle, a hand grenade, 150 live cartridges, huge quantity of food grain and several utensils from the Maoist camp," said Lohardaga SP Manoj Ratan, who is in-charge of Gumla.

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

Jharkhand Jaguar troopers and CRPF personnel busted two artificial bunkers of Maoists on Jhumra Hill in Gomia block of Bokaro District, Jharkhand Police seized grenades, live cartridges, can bombs and other items hidden by the Maoist in the forest. Commenting on the matter, Bokaro SP A. Vijaylaxmi said they launched a search operation following intelligence inputs about movement of a Maoist squad headed by its leader, Santosh Mahto. "We have recovered two hand grenades, 10 kilograms cane bomb, live cartridges of AK-47 and Insas rifles besides naxal literature," said Vijaylaxmi.

Kandhamal District of Odisha

Security personnel had a narrow escape as a landmine planted by CPI-Maoist cadres in a forest road in Gochhapada area of Kandhamal District of Odisha was detected and defused by them. The landmine weighing about 7 kilogram was kept in an aluminium container. The landmine was detected when CRPF personnel and District Policemen were carrying out a combing operation in the Maoist-hit forest area.

Rohtas District of Bihar

Police recovered 7,000 detonators, 3,000 explosives and 2,000 kg ammonium nitrate during raids conducted at CPI-Maoist hideouts in Rohtas District of Bihar. SP Shivdeep Lande said that Police had got a tip-off about the presence of around 60-65 Maoists in the forest area of Chunnhatta village under Nauhatta Police Station limits. When Police asked them to surrender after encircling them, the Maoists opened fire. Police returned fire, forcing the Maoists to retreat deep in the forest. One Maoist cadre was arrested during the operation.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Eleven CPI-Maoist cadres surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. They were identified as Kursum Sankar (30), Kursum Aayti (28), Jaysingh Netam (28), Punem Mangu alias Mallesh (28), Madvi Nanda alias Rajesh (30), Korsa Mangu alias Budram (27), Modiam Badru (22), Modiam Ramu alias Rakesh (22), Kursum Soma (35), Avlam Soma alias Sunil (35) and Oyam Sukku (26).

NS

The CRPF will desist from undertaking any "Rambo"-style operations in the Naxal-affected areas even as the Standard Operating Procedures are being rejigged, said Prakash Mishra, the DG of CRPF. "We don't need to do Rambo-style operations... We don't want that. When we ask our boys to perform a task (in Naxal- affected areas), they do it with a prompt sincerity and hence it is our responsibility to see that they are safe," he added. He further said "We believe quality operations with specific intelligence should be the aim. I have already said all large operations where a large mobilisation of forces is required will need to get clearance from the headquarters." He also said that the SOPs in this regard were being "fine- tuned and rejigged".

March 15

Nuapada District of Odisha

Protesting alleged Police fake encounters, the CPI-Maoist cadres set on fire to construction equipment and vehicles at the Lower Indra Irrigation Project site under Boden Police limits in Nuapada District of Odisha. After setting fire to an excavator, two trucks and a tractor, the Maoists left behind a banner which mentioned that the Police were killing Maoists in fake encounters. They also called upon the people to ensure success of the bandh called by them in Nuapada, Kalahandi and Nabarangpur Districts in Odisha besides Dhamtari and Gariabandh Districts in Chhattisgarh. About 40 armed Maoists arrived at the site, took away the mobile phones of the people present before setting the equipment and vehicles on fire, said Nuapada SP Sunil Kumar Joshi.

Violent

March 16

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist cadres brutally thrashed a Police officer, Assistant Sub-Inspector Maheshwar Dewangan, posted at Polampalli Police Station in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. ASP Harish Rathore said Dewangan was heading for the Police Station in a taxi from Dornapal to rejoin the duty after a vacation. He was in civil dress and unarmed. About a dozen armed Maoists stopped the taxi near Gorguda village, asked Dewangan to get down, and beat him with sticks before leaving him bleeding at the spot, Rathore said.

Violent

March 16

Kalahandi District of Odisha

Two female CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Phulbati (30) alias Mithila and Rukmati (28) alias Ramshila, from Chhattisgarh surrendered before IGP Yashwant Jethwa in Kalahandi District of Odisha. They had joined the Maoist party in 2006 and were members of Koilibhitar ‘area committee’ at Mainpur under Nuapada Division.

Non-Violent

March 16

Khunti District of Jharkhand

Three Naxal were arrested from Saomarangbeda village under Arki Police Station limits in Khunti District of Jharkhand. SP Anish Gupta said security personnel consisting of CRPF and District Armed Police were on an anti-LWE 'Operation Kaaro' in the District when they arrested the trio. The three have been identified as Sohrai Munda, who was carrying a reward of INR 200000 on his head, Vinoo Munda and Dasai Munda, the SP said. A rifle, six cartridges and LWE literatures were seized from their possession.

Non-Violent

March 16

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

A CPI-Maoist cadre, who carried INR 200,000 reward on his head, was arrested in a joint operation by the Police and CRPF in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, Police said. Arrested Maoist Ramesh Dhanoram Netam (43) was sent to judicial remand till March 26, said a release by Gadchiroli Police. He was a member of 'Tippagarh Dalam', Police said. A rifle and explosives were also seized from him.

Non-Violent

March 17

Kerala

The CPI-Maoist is offering money, liquor and ganja to tribals to do favours for them. Maoists are shedding their ideologies to woo the tribals living in the forests of Kerala, if reports are to be believed.

Non-Violent

March 18

Lohardaga District of Jharkhand

A senior CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Yogendra Mishra, a ‘sub-zonal commander’, was arrested when he was going back to the forest after getting treatment of his leg in Lohardaga District of Jharkhand. SP Manoj Ratan said he was arrested in the forest under Kisko Police Station of the District.

Non-Violent

March 18

Munger District of Bihar

A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Dhanik Lal Pandit, was arrested from Bhimbundh forest area in Munger District of Bihar. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided a hideout and arrested the Maoist, SP Barun Kumar Sinha said.

Non-Violent

March 18

Odisha

The CPI-Maoist outfit is planning to form a new corridor to connect Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh through the districts of Sambalpur and Deogarh, said DG of CRPF, Prakash Mishra. He further said “The CRPF is ready to foil any such attempt by the banned outfit.” Sambalpur and Deogarh districts are pivotal because of their strategic location and all efforts will be made to ensure that the Maoists cannot realise their plan of a corridor, added Mishra, who arrived in Sambalpur later in the day after reviewing anti-Maoist operations at Sunabeda wildlife sanctuary in Nuapada, which has become a hotbed of Maoists. “It will be easy to rein in the Maoists if they are denied setting up the corridor,” Mishra said, adding that there has been a reduction in the Maoist movement in Sundargarh, Deogarh and Sambalpur whereas it has increased in Boudh, Kandhamal and Angul districts. He said the CRPF personnel have succeeded in containing Maoist activity in Sunabeda sanctuary and are now concentrating on the border areas of Nuapada and Chhattisgarh, where the ultras are currently active. On CRPF deployment in the State, the CRPF DG said it would be rationalised and the personnel stationed in areas which have marked subdued Maoist activities would be moved to places where ultras are active. He said the CRPF was working in tandem with the State Police. During his visit to the Sunabeda sanctuary, Mishra attended a function organised by CRPF in Sunabeda village as a part of their Civic Action Programme.

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March 18

Odisha

DG of CRPF Prakash Mishra told the media that if required more CRPF units would be deployed in Nuapada District of Odisha to free the area from CPI-Maoist. He added that he would take steps to ensure that tourists are able to visit Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Nuapada District without the fear of Maoists. Mishra, who went to Sunabeda village in a chopper, admitted that tourism was hit in the area due to increase in extremist activities in the past five years. The Maoists reportedly started spreading their base in Sunabeda in 2009. Since Chhattisgarh is close to Sunabeda, it became an added advantage for the Maoists. At present, the CRPF and CoBRA personnel have been deployed at Barkot, Jamgaon, Sunabeda and Soseng villages. Sources in the forest department also said the number of visitors has gone down owing to Maoist menace. The department recorded 22,000 footfalls between 2001 and 2005. The figure dipped to 2009 between 2006 and 2009. In 2010 and 2011, only 815 tourists visited the place. No tourist has visited the area since 2012.

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March 19

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

Acting on a tip-off, the SFs recovered a powerful can-bomb from Saranda forest area in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand.  The SFs comprising CRPF and District Armed Police Force launched a massive search operation in a village near Karampada and spotted the can-bomb planted underneath a kucha road, said SP Michael S Raj. The SP said the explosive weighed 30 kg and was planted to target the security personnel.

Non-Violent

March 20

Khammam District of Telangana

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres reportedly put up handwritten wall posters near Devarapalli and Kudunuru villages in Charla mandal of Khammam District of Telangana, demanding hike in wages for tendu leaf (leaves of diospyros melonoxylon used for rolling bidis) collectors. The posters bearing the name of Maoist Venkatapuram area committee demanded adequate wages, insurance cover and other social security measures for tendu leaf collectors in the Agency areas. Sources said that similar posters were spotted in a few remote tribal hamlets in Venkatapuram mandal bordering Chhattisgarh on March 19.

Non-Violent

March 21

Jamui District of Bihar

A joint team consisting of the CRPF and the Police has busted a CPI-Maoist hideout in Jamui District of Bihar. The Maoists, upon hearing that Police were nearby, fled the hideout after which the joint team closed upon the area and recovered around 500 kilograms of explosives. "The Police carried out search operations for three days continuously and recovered around 500 kilograms of explosives. We have also recovered cylinder bombs, carbines that were looted from the Police and large amount of bullets and gun powder," said Superintendent of Police (SP) of Jamui, Jayant Kant.

Non-Violent

March 21

Lohardaga District of Jharkhand

Three members of a family, identified as Balkishore Shahdeo, Jal Kishore Shahdeo and Pramod, have been killed allegedly by the CPI-Maoist cadres at Murmu village in Lohardaga District of Jharkhand. The family was on a hunting trip when they were kidnapped from Sahedpat village. Their bodies were found early on March 22 morning near Marayan forest under the Jowang Police Station limits. Maoist sources claimed they were killed because they were police informers. “The Shahdeos resisted Left-Wing Extremists since they entered the area in 1991,” said Lohardaga SP Manoj Ratan Chothe. The Shahdeos were landowners and of royal lineage, which made them a target for the Maoists.

Violent

March 22

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

Two Policemen - Joge Atram and Swaroop Kumar Amrutkar - were killed in an encounter between Gadchiroli Police and CPI-Maoist cadres in Hekker forest under Etapalli tehsil of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. Reports that one more trooper was injured in the gun battle could not be confirmed. Sources claimed that search operations were underway in the forests under Jambiagutta outpost since last five days following intelligence about Maoists camping in the area. While the Police party was returning to the base after the daylong search operation late in the afternoon, they were ambushed by Maoists in Hekker forest, around 25 km from Jambiagutta outpost. Reports suggest that a fierce gun battle took place in which two troopers were killed and one was injured. There were also reports of Maoists triggering a landmine blast during the encounter, but that could not be confirmed.

Violent  

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

Two Policemen - Joge Atram and Swaroop Kumar Amrutkar - were killed in an encounter between Gadchiroli Police and CPI-Maoist cadres in Hekker forest under Etapalli tehsil of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. Reports that one more trooper was injured in the gun battle could not be confirmed.

Bhubaneswar

The Odisha Government said as many as 300 LWEs have returned to the mainstream in the past five years. Furnishing a written reply to a query in the State Assembly, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said “During the last five years, more than 300 persons have joined the mainstream in Odisha by shunning violence.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Suspected Maoists attacked a vehicle carrying rations for CRPF personnel posted in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh near Burkapal area of the District, The Maoists took away the entire rations.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres killed a person, identified as Yalam Abaiya (45), near the Pujaripara area of Anganpalli village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Maoists killed Constable Krishnalal Dhurtlahare in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

Police arrested two Maoists in raids conducted at two different places in Gomia and Petarwar blocks in Bokaro District of Jharkhand. Police have also recovered INR 60,000 cash from the possession of one, which is most likely levy money collected by him from the people of the area. SP A Vijaylaxmi said Police first arrested Rati Ram Manjhi, a resident of Mahuataad area of Gomia, when he had gone to collect levy from businessmen in Petarwar. Later, Police jointly with CRPF arrested another Maoist identified as Tulsi Marandi from Mahuataad area in the District.

Pakur District of Jharkhand

Police arrested one of the top CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as David Marandi from Amrapara Police Station area of Pakur District of Jharkhand. Marandi, a native of Junju Village, under Gopikandar Police Station of neighbouring Dumka District of Jharkhand has been involved in four cases including the killing of Sister Valsa, a Christian nun, who was involved in anti-displacement movement against Panem coal mining company and was brutally killed at Pachuara village in November 2012. Pakur SP Anup Birthary said, "David Marandi has been one of the active members of the armed squad of the CPI-Maoist active in Pakur and other parts of Santhal Pargana who used to provide strategic support to rebels."

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A CRPF Constable was injured in a pressure bomb blast engineered by CPI-Maoist cadres near Mordunda village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh.  The incident occurred when a road opening party was working under the Awapalli Police Station area, Bijapur ASP Indira Kalyan Elesela said.

Jharkhand

The State cabinet recommended a steep hike in compensation to Maoists who will surrender in Jharkhand. Members of CPI-Maoist politburo, special area committee and regional bureau would now get a whopping INR 2.5 million when they surrender, INR 1.3 million more than the Rs 1.2 million that the cabinet had recommended last week. The cabinet revised compensation for CPI-Maoist regional committee members for surrender as well. Earlier, it had recommended INR 700,000 for regional committee member, now they will get INR 1.5 million. Zonal committee members would now get INR 1 million while members of sub-zonal committee will get INR 500,000, cabinet secretary N N Pandey announced on March 24.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Seven militia members, belonging to the CPI-Maoist, Korukonda ‘area committee’, surrendered before Visakha rural Police in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh. All the surrendered Maoists hail from Chintapalli mandal. The Police have identified the Maoists as Pagni Bujji Babu, Korra Kameswara Rao, Korra Ramesh, Vantala Ramana, Gemmeli Chitti Babu, Muvvala Chitti Babu and Muvvala Chanti.

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

Bokaro District Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Rati Ram Manjhi, when he had gone to collect levy from a businessmen in Petarwar area of the District. Sources said that acting on a tip-off, a Police team headed by DSP Bermo Manoj Rai raided Petarwar area and arrested Manjhi. Police personnel found INR 60,000 cash from his possession.

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

Bokaro District Police arrested another Maoist, identified as Tulsi Marandi, at Mahuataad area under Gomia block in Bokaro District of Jharkhand.

Jharkhand

A day after the cabinet's decision to increase compensation to Maoists who surrender, Bimal Gudia alias Pandey Gudia alias Tibu Gudia, a CPI-Maoist cadre, surrendered at State Police Headquarters in Ranchi. Gudia has been a member of the South Chhotanagpur zonal committee's ‘secretary’ Anmol Da's squad and was also part of the 2014 Chiabasa jail break. Gudia said he surrendered because of exploitation among the Maoists.

East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

Two men attacked three employees of Shivam Road and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd at Machadiha in Ghatshila in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. The armed men, who came on a tractor around 1.30 am, first fired at Bapi (27), a driver posted at the camp-office. Then, the duo barged into the camp and shot at Anjani Ilu (37), the manager of the company, and attacked Mukesh Kumar (40), a supervisor, with an iron rod. While Bapi sustained the injury in his left arm, Ilu took the bullet in his chest. Mukesh sustained serious head injuries.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Two personnel of the CRPF were injured in a bomb blast during a combing operation near Fundari village in the Bairamgad block in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. Sub-Inspector Debi Ray and constable Ram Hari Patil of the CRPF’s 199 battalion were injured when they came in contact with the pressure bomb planted by the CPI-Maoist cadres, the Bijapur Police said.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Debe Madkami and Muda Sodi, surrendered before the Police in Malkangiri District of Odisha. SP Mitrabhanu Mohapatra said the two Maoists, working in the District as active members of AOBSZC since 2007, were involved in more than 15 violent incidents, including anti-landmine blast in Telerai and attack on BSF camp at Madhusudan Pally MPV-21 village in the District. Debe Madkami said he and his associate had decided to surrender in protest against their top cadres, who, in gross violation of Maoist ideology, started torturing and killing innocent tribals.

Bhubaneswar

Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik described the law and order situation in the state last year as peaceful even as he raised concern over LWE which he said was still a "sensitive" issue in five Districts. "The LWE situation remains sensitive in the Districts like Malkangiri, Koraput, Nuapada, Kalahandi and Bolangir," Patnaik said during the debate relating to expenditure of Home Department. Further, the CM said 253 mobile towers would be set up in the Maoist-prone areas of Odisha this year, added Odisha Sun Times. Talking about anti-Maoist operations in the state, the CM said the Police had arrested 71 Maoist, including top cadres like Sabyasachi Panda and T Anil Kumar, in 2014. During the operation against the red rebels, Police had seized 34 state-of-the-art weapons and 143 other arms and ammunitions.

Odisha

CPI-Maoist activities are on the wane in the State, CM Naveen Patnaik informed the Odisha Assembly even as a white paper tabled in the House said the Maoists killed 20 people last year (2014). Taking part in the discussion on expenditure of Home Department, the CM said, "There has been substantial improvement in the overall containment of Maoist situation in State. The intensity of Maoist activity is on the decline." He added there was improvement in the situation in Districts such as Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Gajapati, Ganjam, Nabarangpur, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Sundargarh and Nayagarh in 2014. He said 99 rebels surrendered in the State in 2014 while Police arrested 71. CMAS leader Nachika Linga surrendered last year (2014) while most-wanted Sabyasachi Panda was arrested. A record 143 weapons, including 34 advanced weapons, were recovered from the rebels. He further said situation still remains sensitive in Malkangiri, Koraput, Nuapada, Kalahandi and Balangir. Stating that connectivity plays an important role in restricting LWE, he said the government is planning to install 253 mobile towers in the LWE-affected Districts. The white paper said six Maoists were killed in 76 Maoist-related incidents last year (2014). However, Opposition political parties contested the government claim.

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Latehar District of Jharkhand

Two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed, while a woman cadre was injured during an encounter with the SFs near the jungles under Sadar Police Station in Latehar District of Jharkhand. The woman cadre was arrested and admitted to a hospital, SP Ajay Linda said. The bodies of the two dead Maoists were recovered from the spot, he said.

Jharkhand

Jharkhand Police have decided to provide free medical treatment to CPI-Maoist cadres injured in encounters with SFs and are calling the new initiative 'Operation Nai Disha'. DGP DK Pandey said that Police and paramilitary forces involved in anti-Maoist operations have been instructed to take care of injured Maoists. A dedicated team should be there who will make medical arrangements. "They are our own people but someone has misguided them. I hope the humanitarian gesture will have an impact on them (the Maoists) and help them reform," Inspector General of Police (IG), Human Rights, MS Bhatia said. Lalmuni Kumari, the woman Maoist cadre who was injured in March 28 encounter, was shifted to Ranchi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS). Instead of going by road, the Police decided to use a chopper to save time, the DGP said.

Latehar District of Jharkhand

Police identified the two Maoists who were killed in an encounter in Latehar District of Jharkhand. Latehar SP Ajay Linda said one was ‘sub-zonal commander’ Sakindra Yadav alias Tufan and his aide Balkeshwar Oraon.

Jharkhand

Bus owners in Jharkhand have suspended their operations in the wake of assaults and extortions by Maoist cadres. Maoists have been regularly extorting money from bus drivers in several Districts of the State with authorities failing to take any action.

Non-Violent

Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Two militia members of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Pangi Ramesh and Vanthala Kameswara Rao, were arrested by G. Madugula Police of Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

Non-Violent

Odisha

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik informed the State Assembly that three years (2009, 2010 and 2011) witnessed a total 377 Maoist violence cases in which 109 general public and 71 security personnel were killed by the extremists. Similarly, during 2012, 2013 and 2014, the State suffered loss of lives of 66 civilians and 26 security persons.

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Odisha

Five years after announcing to provide homestead land to next-of-kin of the State Police personnel killed in anti-Maoist operations, the Odisha Government finally spelt out modalities of transferring such land. In 2010, the State Government had declared that next-of-kin of the State Police personnel who die while discharging their duties in anti-Maoist operations would be allotted up to 0.04 acre of government land in an urban area or 0.10 acre of government land in a rural area free of premium for homestead purpose under the provisions of the Government Grants Act, 1895.

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Chhattisgarh

A section of top guerrilla leaders of Western regional committee of the CPI-Maoist, during a marathon meeting with the scribes at an undisclosed location on Chhattisgarh border last week, claimed that exploitation of iron ore in Surjagarh hills of Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra would bring irreparable adverse consequences on the adjoining villages.

Non-Violent

Jharkhand

CPI-Maoist cadres are "trafficking" children from Districts like Latehar, Gumla and Lohardaga of Jharkhand and forcing them to join the outfit. The Police based their inference on statements given by injured Maoist cadre Lalmuni Kumari, who is being treated at RIMS, Ranchi.

Non-Violent

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed and a CoBRA commando, identified as Satpal, was injured in a face-off between the SFs and the Maoists near Chintagufa village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. The CoBRA team recovered a dead body and a SLR with two magazines from the encounter spot.

Violent

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

A Maoist, identified as Suklu Ram Tulawi, was arrested and weapons were recovered from him at Aampayali hills under Aundhi Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

Chhattisgarh

CAG raised doubts over the veracity of Chhattisgarh forestry and wildlife department's claim of executing works worth INR 21.1 million relating to harvesting of bamboo, in Maoist affected Districts of Bijapur, Narayanpur, Sukma and Dantewada. In its report, CAG questioned how the work of harvesting bamboo was undertaken between 2008-09 and 2012-13 when villagers of some of these areas had refused to enter the forests to work due to fear of Maoists. The report states that the expenditure of INR 21.1 million incurred on the RDBF, soil and water conservation was doubtful.

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Telangana

Four top CPI-Maoist cadres were produced before a Court in Telangana in connection with the murder of the then Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Duddilla Sripada Rao in 2009. Jaspal Singh, Amit Bagchi, Akhilesh Jadav and Pramod Mishra, who are ‘central committee members’ of CPI-Maoist were produced before the Karimnagar Additional Judicial First Class Magistrate.

Non-Violent

Bihar

PLFI, a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, claimed responsibility for a bomb blast in Bihar capital, Patna, on March 30, Police said. "A self-styled spokesperson of the PLFI telephoned newspaper and TV channel offices in Patna on Tuesday claiming the group was behind Monday's bomb blast," an official at the Police Headquarters said.

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Telangana

Anti-Naxal intelligence sleuths of the Telangana State Police have confirmed that the first Telangana Maoist plenary was conducted recently, in which Vepa Narayana alias Haribhushan, has been elected as state secretary. The Police said the meeting was not conducted in Khammam, as claimed by the Maoists. It was instead held in Chhattisgarh, bordering Khammam District.

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Chhattisgarh

A senior intelligence official said, “The plenum was conducted in the last week of February. It was a state committee plenum. The Maoists couldn’t conduct it in Telangana due to continuous vigil and combing operations. They had to hold it in Chhattisgarh. There is not much Maoist movement in Telangana. Only a few instances of Maoists guerrilla squads moving around has been reported from Adilabad and Khammam.” 

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Telangana

According to the Police, there are around 75 to 80 Maoist cadres operating along Telangana borders. The Maoists’ Telangana committee made 10 resolutions including resolution against the TRS government policies, farmers’ suicides, support for victims of land acquisition and those affected by the Kawal tiger reserve and the Polavaram project. Maoists also decried removal of ration cards and alleged that the Adivasis were tortured.

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West Bengal

In the first ever group-acquittal since the TMC came to power in 2011, as many as 10 ‘political prisoners’ were acquitted by a Ranaghat (Nadia District) District court in south Bengal. All the activists were allegedly working for the CPI-Maoist in Nadia District in south-central Bengal and had been languishing in various jails for nearly 10 years. They were charged under the Arms Act of 1959 and various sections of the IPC. However, none of the charges was established and thus all the activists were acquitted by the (Addl.) District and Sessions Judge, Rupanjana Chakravarty. Ajit Chakravarty, Pradeep Chatterjee, Lata Murmu, Gupi Das, Haidar Ali Chowdhury, Paresh Tirkey and Mongal Mondal were released.

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Palamu District of Jharkhand

A JPC cadre was killed and two more cadres were injured in an encounter with rival TPC at Panki village in Palamu District of Jharkhand. Jharkhand Police spokesperson Anurag Gupta said Police have found the extremist's body and launched a search operation for the injured. JPC and TPC are splinter groups of the CPI-Maoist.

Violent

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Five employees of Jayaswal's Neco Company and few locals including drivers and machine operators were abducted and later released by about 10 armed CPI-Maoist cadres from Chargaon, Metabodli iron ore mines in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. One of them was released soon after abduction while others were released in evening. Maoists had targeted to abduct important and senior officers but didn't succeed therefore released all of them. Maoists apparently opposed construction of roads and mining in the region and the supervisors and managers were out on inspection when the incident took place.

Violent  

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

The villagers of Chintagufa from Sukma District of Chhattisgarh have claimed that the person killed in an encounter with the CRPF’s CoBRA team on March 31 was “an innocent villager” and not a “Maoist”.

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Warangal District of Telangana

Senior leader of the CPI-Maoist Nimmala Saramma alias Jyoti alias Sharada who was Bastar Area divisional committee member, carrying INR 500,000 reward on her head, surrendered to the Police in the presence of SP A.K. Jha in Warangal District of Telangana. Saramma is wife of another senior leader Muppidi Sambaiah alias Jangu alias Vikas.

Non-Violent

Aurangabad District of Bihar

LWEs abducted and killed a landless farmer, identified as Mukhtiyar Bhuyan (33) of Chalidhor village, suspecting him to be a ‘police informer’, in Aurangabad District of Bihar. The body was found in a field at Wakil Ganj under Madanpur Police Station. Bhuyan was allegedly warned by Maoists earlier Aurangabad SP Babu Ram said a piece of paper with 'TPC— police informer' written on it was recovered from the body.

Violent

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze ten vehicles - eight tractors, a truck and a JCB machine - near Iragaon under Dhanora Police Station limits in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh, in a bid to disrupt road construction work. Around 12-15 armed Maoists, clad in black uniforms, stormed the place with kerosene and asked construction workers to leave the site and set ablaze the vehicles. While six tractors belong to locals, the rest of them were belonged to a construction firm.

Violent

Khammam District of Telangana

A dalam member of CPI-Maoist LOS, identified as Madivi Nandu alias Ramesh (26) was arrested by a joint team of Police and CRPF personnel in Battigudem reserve forest area in Charla mandal in Khammam District of Telangana. He was allegedly involved in three murder cases and several incidents of exchange of fire with the police besides felling trees and other offences in Bhadrachalam division as a member of the LOS since 2012.

Non-Violent

Dumka District of Jharkhand

A hardcore arrested CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Jamesh Murmu, was referred to the RIMS in Ranchi when he consumed something soon after being produced in a court in Dumka District of Jharkhand, a Central Jail official said. Murmu, who was booked under various sections of IPC including murder and was incarcerated in the Dumka Central Jail since August 2011, was taken for production in the court of District Judge Virendra Pratap Singh.

Non-Violent

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Two personnel of the DF were injured as CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on a Police team following a blast in a forested patch under Antagarh Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Violent

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist 'zonal commander' was lynched by villagers near Rongo Village under Manoharpur Police Station in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. SP Michael Raj S said the lynched Maoist, identified as Johnson Ganju, was a resident of Hazaribagh but had been operating in Saranda forest of the District for long. Ganju allegedly went to meet his lady love in Rongo village when the villagers, angry with his extortion and other misdeeds, surrounded him and beat him to death with stones and bows and arrow, he said. A country-made pistol, two live cartridges, one empty cartridge and three mobile phones were recovered from his possession.

Violent

Latehar District of Jharkhand

JSJMM, a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, set ablaze two coal-loaded trucks and damaged another at a railway siding near Tori station in Latehar District of Jharkhand. The rebels opened fire at the approaching Police personnel from Chandwa Police Station, who arrived at the spot. But, the rebels retreated as the Policemen retaliated. No casualty was reported from any side. However, before leaving the spot, the rebels left behind a handbill, asking officials of Balaji Transport to heed to their demands.

Violent

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A team of CRPF detected and defused seven bombs, suspected to be planted by the Maoists, during demining exercise from Gangloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The bombs were immediately diffused.

Non-Violent

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

In a separate action a joint team of CRPF and District Police which had started on an Anti-Naxal operation got information about presence of Maoists in Karrepara village under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh and arrested four Maoists. Materials used in making pressure bombs were seized from their possession.

Non-Violent

Rohtas District of Bihar

SF seized a cache of arms and ammunitions from a CPI-Maoist hide out and defused an IED planted by Maoists in Rohtas District of Bihar. The haul of arms and ammunitions comprised of three single bore guns, a country-made pistol, 12 ammunitions, 50 kg ammonium nitrate, 50 kg PEF explosives, 2,350 detonators and four empty plastic boxes. The SFs also defused an IED that the Maoists had planted on the road of Chunhatta village to prevent security men from reaching there.

Non-Violent

Ranchi District of Jharkhand

Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, Suresh Oraon alias Suryash, from near his residence located in Ambajhariya in Angara area in the outskirts of Ranchi District of Jharkhand. The arrested militant was wanted in two cases including the murder of a Police informer.

Non-Violent

Khammam District of Telangana

CPI-Maoist ‘commander’ of Charla LOS, Shyamala Dharmaiah alias Dharmanna (38), surrendered before Bhadrachalam ASP R Bhaskaran in Kothagudem in Khammam District of Telangana. According to Police sources, Dharmanna hails from Tekuleru in the neighbouring Chhattisgarh. He joined the outlawed outfit in 2010. He worked as a member of Sabari Area Committee and Deputy Commander of the LOS before being elevated to the position of Commander of Charla LOS in January 2015.

Non-Violent

Bastar District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed during an exchange of fire with SFs in the jungles of Sargipal in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh. After the gun battle, the body of a Maoist, yet to be identified, was recovered. A 303 rifle, live ammunition, Tiffin bomb, wire, pipe bomb, medicines and daily use items were also recovered.

Violent

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

Three Maoists, identified as Lachin alias Ramesh Poyam (30), Budhram Vadhda alias Ratti (22) and Somaru Poyam alias Sukhlal (40) — all residents of Narayanpur, surrendered before the Police in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh. Ramesh and Budhram carried cash reward of INR 800,000 each on their heads, ASP, Narayanpur, O P Sharma said. Ramesh was the ‘deputy commander’ of Maoist Military Company-6 and ‘commander’ of Platoon-1 under Company-6. Budhram was active member of Section-B under Platoon-2 of Company-1. The ASP further informed that Somaru Poyam was working as President of Ikmeta Jantana Sarkar.

Non-Violent

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist claimed that a Police constable has ‘surrendered’ before it. “Michche Vadda, 37, a Police constable posted in the Farasgav Police Station in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh, has surrendered before the Kutul area Janatana Sarkar of the CPI (Maoist). He worked for the Police for more than 10 years since 2005. He was being harassed by his senior officers and was pained over the continuous atrocities by security forces on the tribal people in Bastar,” said a statement issued by Rajmand Mandavi, secretary of the Mad divisional committee of the outlawed CPI-Maoist. Vadda went missing on March 13 on a visit to his village Kutul. The Police believed that he had been “abducted.” However, the Maoists claimed that he had surrendered “willingly” with his wife Manju on March 29.

Non-Violent

Jamui District of Bihar

The CPI-Maoist put up posters at Saraiya village in Jamui District of Bihar, warning residents with dire consequences for working against their interests. Police said the posters stating that a 'Jan Adalat' would be held soon in which people working against the interests of the outfit and extorting funds in its name will be identified and brought to justice. The residents saw the posters and informed the Police following which the CRPF personnel seized them.

Non-Violent

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Seven militia members of the CPI-Maoist were arrested by the Police near Paridhi panchayat in Pedabayalu mandal of Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh. The arrested members were K. Malleshwara Rao (23), V. Satya Rao (21), P. Sanyasi Rao (20), P. Rupana (25), P. Appanna (28), P. Latchanna (35) and K. Bittu (35). According to Inspector of Pedabayalu Police Station Malleshwara Rao, all the arrested militia members belonged to Pedabayalu mandal and were involved in two cases in Pedabayalu and one in Munchingput area.

Non-Violent

Sambalpur District of Odisha

The CRPF personnel seized a tiffin bomb and 10 kg of explosives, along with a fuse wire, two tin boxes and plastic bags from a CPI-Maoist camp in Gandhamardan Hill adjoining Marjyadapali village in Sambalpur District of Odisha.

Non-Violent

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

The Maoists dug several pits at various places on the roads between Burkapal and Chintalnar near Dornapal and Jagargunda in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh and blocked the road traffic for several hours until Police cleared the way filling the pits.

Non-Violent

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A group of heavily armed cadres of the CPI-Maoist abducted a Police constable at gunpoint from his official vehicle while he was on his way to district headquarters at a stretch between Bijapur and Bhopalpatnam. The abducted constable has been identified as Veera Basant, a DF personnel who is posted with Awapalli Police Station in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. 

Violent

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Six Maoists, including two carrying reward money of INR 800,000 and INR 500,000, were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. One of the arrested Maoists, identified as Baman, who worked as an active member in platoon number 2 of military company 2 of the CPI-Maoist, was nabbed from Kawadgaon village under Katekalyan Police Station limits. He was carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on his head. Another cadre Aaytu alias Linga nabbed from Metapal village, was deployed as Bhairmagarh LGS of CPI-Maoist. He was carrying a reward of INR 500,000. Besides, Ghasiya alias Joga and Sodhi Sanna, who were carrying rewards of INR 100,000 each on their heads, were nabbed from Kuwakonda Police Station limits. Two janmilitia members - Bheema Kunjam and Hurra Kunjam are others among arrested.

Non-Violent

Bhubaneswar in Odisha

Senior Police officers of nine LEW-hit states gathered at Bhubaneswar in Odisha to discuss ways to tackle Maoist-related problems. The workshop, organised by the UHM, was chaired by Odisha DGP Sanjeev Marik and attended by intelligence heads Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Bihar. The MHA had directed the Maoist-affected states to replicate the strategy used by the Odisha Police to deal with the Red rebels. The focus of the meeting was on Intelligence sharing among the Naxal affected states.

Statement

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

The District Police arrested five cadres of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Pinesh, Somaram, Dashrath, Maniram and Ramprasad, from the forest of Badrangi in Antagrah block in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. Police seized arms and ammunition, muzzle gun, two single barrel gun, three mobile batteries, LED connector wire, crackers, a 7-kg LED container, 500 gram lime stone, a plastic carry bag, pamphlets among other things from the arrested Maoists.

Non-Violent

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Hundreds of villagers in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh carried out a “silent march” and appealed to the Maoists to release the abducted Police constable Bira Basant.

Non-Violent

Khunti District of Jharkhand

Nicholas Pahan (30), an area commander of PLFI, a breakaway faction of CPI Maoist, was killed in an encounter with security forces at Kunjla village under Murhu Police Station in Khunti District of Jharkhand. Pahan was in-charge of PLFI activities in Murhu, Torpa and Khunti blocks from where he collected levies from contractors to fund the outfit's war against the State. Police also arrested one of the extremists who laid down arms during the gun-battle. A Police search party found four pistols and a huge cache of live cartridges at the site later.

Violent

Odisha

Alleging that the Naveen Patnaik government in Odisha is working for the interests of multinational companies like Sterlite instead of poor tribals, the CPI-Maoist has threatened to kill BJD MLA from Lanjigarh and chairman and vice-chairman of local panchayat samiti.

Non-Violent

Khunti District of Jharkhand

Two CPI Maoist cadres, identified as Paw Pahan and Jogar Munda, were arrested by SF personnel during a search operation in the Sigma village under Arki Police Station in Khunti District of Jharkhand. One country-made pistol and nine live cartridges were recovered from their possession.

Non-Violent

Sundargarh District of Odisha

A CPI Maoist cadre, identified as Shankar Munda alias Johan Barla (27), involved in series of violent incidents in Odisha and neighbouring Jharkhand, surrendered before Police in the presence of Bonai ASP R.B. Panigrahi and CRPF Assistant commandant Rakesh Sharma in Bonai subdivision in Sundargarh District of Odisha. He was active as an armed cadre in the Saranda forest area from 2007 to 2012, and was involved in a series of incidents of Maoist violence in Tholkabad and Dhiga area of Jharkhand and bordering villages under Saranda village area of Odisha.

Non-Violent

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

Maoist rebels torched an under construction police station in Mudhia Mohara village in Dongargarh are in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh. According to the Police, about 30-40 armed Maoists reached the under construction site at around 11:30 pm and poured kerosene in the building and set it on fire. They also assaulted the watchman who was guarding the building and took away his cell phone. They also put up banners and pasted posters on the spot protesting against the Security Forces and policies of the State Government.

Violent

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Seven members of a STF, including its Commandant, were killed and 10 others injured when their platoon, on a routine search operation in the interiors of Sukma District of Chhattisgarh was ambushed by CPI-Maoist. ADGP anti-Naxalite operations, R.K. Vij said that the Maoists ambushed the STF Platoon of 100 men, led by Commandant Shankar Rao, near Pidmal village. The STF men killed have been identified as Constables Rohit Sori, Manoj Baghel and Mohan Uike; and Constables Rajkumar Markam, Kiran Deshmukh and Rajman Netam.

Violent

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

District Police arrested a 19-year-old CPI-Maoist leader, Manoratnam Soren alias Tunna Soren, after conducting a raid near Koyataad Railway Crossing of Dumri Vihar, under Gomia Police Station in Bokaro District of Jharkhand. He used to work as a messenger for top leaders of the outfit across states. Police found Maoist literature and INR 18,300 cash from his possession. The cash recovered from him was collected as levy from the people of the area. SP Bokaro, A Vijaylaxmi said that Soren was a big catch as he was involved in many Maoist incidents in Gola, Hazaribagh, Parasnath and Jamui. Soren has high contacts with the Maoists who are active in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and other regions. He is closed to top Maoist leader, Ganapathi and other leaders. Sources said that Soren is also a member of technical cell of the outfit. He was carrying a confidential letter sent by Maoist ‘commanders’ Anal Da and Kishan Da of Luggu Hill for Maoist leader Karan Da in Saranda, when the Police caught him.

Non-Violent

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh strongly condemned the Maoist attack.  “The security personnel have laid down their lives to free Bastar from violence and Maoist terror. Their sacrifice will not go in vain,” the Chief Minister said. “Maoists are frustrated due to increasing pressure of security forces in the region and fear that they will lose ground. This cowardly act is the outcome of their frustration,” he said.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Cadres of the CPI-Maoist attacked a BSF team killing a trooper in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh, striking for the third time since April 11. Maoists fired indiscriminately on BSF personnel who were patrolling in the proximity of Chhote Baithiya BSF camp under Bande Police Station area.

Violent

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

The Maoists set ablaze at least 17 vehicles engaged in mining work in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. Armed Maoists attacked the Barbaspur iron ore mining site under the limits of Korar Police Station and after threatening the labourers, torched 17 trucks deployed for mining work. They then fled into the forest.

Violent

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

More than 24 hours after the attack, Police retrieved the bodies of seven STF personnel killed on April 11 in a Maoist ambush in Polampalli forests in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

Jagdalpur of Chhattisgarh

Speaking to a local TV channel at a Jagdalpur hospital, Ranjeet Kumar, a trooper who was wounded in the encounter, said, “We were attacked thrice even after running for over two kilometres. They [Maoists] must have been more than 400 and the ambush was spread over three kilometres.”

Statement 

Odisha

With the recent success in getting CPI-Maoist cadres to surrender (671 in 2014), various State Governments are planning to advertise their surrender schemes through BBC radio as that's the service that Maoist cadres tune in to. Central security establishment sources said Odisha had already put the plan in process and may soon advertise its surrender policy for Maoists through BBC radio.

Statement 

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

SFs recovered a 10 kg IED, suspected to be planted by the Maoists, from Kutrunala near Cholnar area in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh

Terming the Pidmal ambush — in which the Chhattisgarh STF lost its seven personnel — among the “greatest battle” it ever fought, the Police claimed to have “killed at least 20 Maoists in retaliation”. The Police also defended the action of the platoon commander, Shankar Rao, who had left at around 2.30 am on April 11 with a team of 49 personnel from Polampalli police station in Sukma, and said he did what was needed at that moment. The forces, however, could not recover any Maoist body. The STF team also retreated leaving the bodies of its personnel behind, which could be recovered only 30 hours later.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

A combined team of District Police at Malewada Police post and Wadsa Desaiganj QRT arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Ramsai Dugga alias Kalidas, Mansaru Hidami alias Radha and Krishna Hidami alias Tulsiram, in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, during an area domination exercise which had stepped up vigilance in the backdrop of the forthcoming panchayat election. The cadres had rewards of INR 200,000 on each of their heads, and have been remanded in Police custody after being produced before court on the same day. While Kalidas and Radha were active for Tipagarh dalam of the north Gadchiroli, Gondia and Balaghat division of Maharashtra state committee, Tulsiram was part of Naxals' company 10 formation which operated in the northern side of the District along the Chhattisgarh border.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist cadres blew up an Anti-Landmine Vehicle of the Chhattisgarh Police, killing five personnel in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. “Maoists targeted an Anti-Landmine Vehicle which was on a search operation near Khudiyapara village of Dantewada around 2.30 p.m. on Monday. The vehicle was carrying 12 jawans of the CAF and the District Police, including the driver. Dantewada SP reached the spot immediately after the encounter and rushed the injured jawans to Kirandul hospital. However, four jawans died in the hospital,” said a statement issued by the Chhattisgarh Police headquarters in Raipur. Another jawan succumbed to injuries while being taken to Jagdalpur for treatment, taking the toll to five. Seven jawans were injured, an officer posted in Bastar said.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Dantewada District SP Kamal Lochan Kashyap said, "Guerrillas triggered a powerful blast near a culvert, targeting the mine-protected vehicle. Rebels used 100 kg of explosives. Magnitude of explosion was so intense that the 50-tonne anti-landmine vehicle was tossed in the air and fell upside down." The blast left an 18-foot deep crater on the ground and rifles, guns and explosives lay strewn around. It seemed the trap was laid afresh as connecting wire that connected explosives at a distance of 150 metres looked new. "After the blast, Maoists resorted to indiscriminate firing to inflict heavy casualties on security forces," he said. Explosions and subsequent gunshots alerted security forces at nearby Cholnar camp, who rushed to the site.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

CPI-Maoist cadres allegedly abducted seven tribals, including a former panchayat samiti chairperson, from two remote villages under Mathili Police Station in Malkangiri District of Odisha. According to sources, six persons from Kartanpalli including Trinath Bhumia, the former panchayat samiti chairperson of Mathili block and another from adjoining Bara village were abducted by the Maoists.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Police arrested two CPI-Maoist cadres from the forest near Kalepal village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh and seized a Tiffin bomb weighing 3 kilograms from their possession. The arrested have been identified as Deva Kunjam and Joga Markam, both residents of village Arve. Kunjam is DAKMS President and Markam is Sangham member.

Vaishali District of Bihar

A 'hardcore' CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Dinesh Chandravansi, allegedly involved in several criminal cases, was arrested with four pistols and a rifle from a place near Mahua block office in Vaishali District of Bihar. Chandravansi is wanted in several cases of Maoist violence in Vaishali and adjoining Districts.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Six militia members of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Kora Sonna (18), Pangi Venkat Rao (22), Pangi Ramdas (20), Poru Kora Rogu alias Raghunath, G. Laxmaiah (35) and Vanthala Somanna (25), surrendered before Circle Inspector N. Sai at Paderu in the Agency area of Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh. All the members are natives of Bongujangi village of Pedabayalu mandal. According to the inspector, the militia members provided logistic support to the Naxalites in the Agency areas of Munchingput.

Odisha

A day after the abduction of eight villagers by suspected CPI-Maoist cadres in Malkangiri District, the Odisha Police has adopted caution instead of mounting a search operation in a hurry. “Of the eight persons who are allegedly abducted, we have information that three were former militia members. But the rest have no links either with Police or administration for which they could be targeted. Besides, all of them are tribals and if harmed, it will only make a dent in the credibility of Maoists,” said a senior officer. State Police sources said so far, no complaint has been lodged by family members of the eight on the abduction. “We are conducting inquiry at our end but would not violate any SOP in a hurry,” the officer said.

Munger District of Bihar

Police unearthed 60 landmines connected in a series from Bhimbandh forest in Munger District of Bihar, foiling an attempt by the CPI-Maoist to attack SFs engaged in anti-naxal operations in the area. Munger SP Barun Kumar Sinha said the landmines were recovered during combing operation in the dense forest after receiving intelligence inputs. "Each of the recovered landmines weighs over 5 kg. They were freshly laid and connected together in a stretch of around 600 metres in Sitpania area of Bhimbandh forest. Security forces often take this route during their movement and operations," Sinha said.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Continuing their offensive against SFs in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, the CPI-Maoist cadres killed auxiliary constable Bira Basant in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. His body was found on Gangaloor-Bijapur road with Maoists’ pamphlets strewn around.

Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand

Exchange of fire took place between Police and CPI-Maoist cadres in Chelwa forest area, situated at the border of Katkamsandi and Katkamdag blocks of Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand. Officially, Hazaribagh Police is not saying anything yet but according to sources, they have seized a fire weapon and some pithoos from the encounter site and interrogation is going on of a suspect whom they have brought with them from the forest.

Nawada and Jamui Districts of Bihar

Sophisticated arms and ammunition were seized and four cadres of the CPI-Maoist, including Lakhan Yadav, a self-proclaimed ‘area commander’ and Sangeeta Marandi, a woman activist, were arrested during raids in Nawada and Jamui Districts of Bihar. Acting on a tip-off, the personnel of the STF conducted search operations with the help of the District Armed Police in the forests of Kauakol in Nawada and detected a training camp of the rebels. It was destroyed after a brief encounter. The police seized an INSAS rifle, a carbine, two grenades, six magazines, 140 bullets, walkie-talkie and Police uniform from the training camp, which was also being used as a hideout and arms and ammunition store.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

The Malkangiri Adivasi Sangha raised a voice of protest against the Maoists for abducting eight villagers in Kartanpalli in Malkangiri District of Odisha. After a meeting in Malkangiri, the tribal body said it would resort to retaliation against the Maoists if the eight villagers are not freed immediately and unconditionally.

Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand

Police and JPC, a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, exchanged gunfire for several hours in the forests of Amjora in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand. Following a tip-off regarding the presence of around 30 JPC ultras at a particular spot a Police team moved to forest. Upon arrival of the Police at the forest, the ultras opened fire on them, triggering a gun battle in which more than 150 rounds were fired between both the parties. However, no casualties were reported from the either side. The rebels retreated deep into the forest leaving behind 'uniforms', medicines and diaries containing names of local contractors who were to be targeted for extortion.

Ranchi District of Jharkhand

Jharkhand Police produced senior Maoist leader, Shiv Prasad Singh alias Rohitji alias Ritlal alias Pawanji before media after he was arrested from Patratu under Pithoria Police Station (Ranchi District). Rohitji, known to be a member of BJSAC since formation of CPI-Maoist in 2004 carries a reward of INR 2.5 million in Jharkhand whereas he is also learnt to be in the most wanted list of Bihar Police with a separate cash reward of INR 1 million in his name.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

CPI-Maoist cadres from Chhattisgarh, who had reportedly abducted 11 people including a former chairman of a panchayat samiti in Malkangiri District of Odisha in the night of April 14, released all of them. Though initial reports said only 7 people were abducted, later it was found 4 more people too were picked up by Maoists. Over 20 Maoists from Darbha ghati led by their leader Vinod Kashyap had abducted people from Kartanpalli, Barha and a few other villages under Mathili panchayat samiti of Malkangiri District on Orissa-Chhattisgarh border. Among those abducted included former chairman of panchayat samiti Trinath Bhumia. Neither any of family members of the abducted persons nor any other villager had lodged a complaint with the Police. The villages from where Maoists abducted the people are very near to Darbha ghati of Sukma District (Chhattisgarh). While Bhumia of Kartanpalli and Bonduku Golar of Barha village were released a little earlier, the rest 9 were let off after the Maoists held a Praja court where they thrashed three including the local sarpanch for ‘helping the Police’. The villagers were warned of the dire consequences of helping the Police.

Odisha

Odisha DGP Sanjiv Marik said all the 11 people have been released. “But it’s hard to say if these people were abducted as they are Maoist sympathisers. A few of them are former militias of the Maoists. We would interrogate the 11 to find out the truth,” said Marik.

Bihar

The Assembly polls this year is likely to witness violence if top Maoist leaders arrested during an anti-Naxalite drive on the border of Jamui and Nawada of Bihar are to be believed. Lakhan Yadav, a self-proclaimed commander of the Maoist's special area committee, reportedly told interrogators that rebel cadres were being imparted training in the forests of Bihar and Jharkhand to create disturbance during the upcoming Assembly polls. "A similar statement has been made by senior Maoist leader Pawan alias Rohul, who was arrested from Jharkhand's Patratu a couple of days ago," a Police officer said.

East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

A 30-year-old man was found bludgeoned to death at Machh Bhandar in Ghatshila subdivision of East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand triggering suspicion that the murder might be a handiwork of CPI-Maoist. The victim is yet to be identified. The body was lying near an under-construction canal over Subarnarekha River in the Ghurabandha Police Station area. Boulders used to bludgeon him were also found near the murder spot along with some Maoist posters calling for a hike in wages of kendu leaves collectors. However, Police cannot be sure of the rebel hand as of now, as the posters can be old.

New Delhi

Concerned over the sudden increase in Naxal attacks on SFs in the last few days, NSA Ajit Doval is expected to review operations against CPI-Maoist with top security and intelligence agencies in the days ahead. Sources said both the Prime Minister’s Office and the UHM are on the same page on the issue of adopting a tough policy against the Naxals and to go on the offensive against them, specially in three key states of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand. Apart from reviewing the preparedness of the SFs involved in anti-Naxal operations, the NSA will also look into the aspect of SOPs not being followed by the security personnel.

Odisha

Strategies have been drawn to rein in the CPI-Maoist in Kandhamal and its neighbouring Districts, said Odisha DGP Sanjeev Marik. Inaugurating the Town Police Station in Phulbani in Kandhamal District, Marik said Maoist groups are aiding the villagers in cultivation of ganja in rural pockets of the District with an aim to increase their hold over the area. Since the contraband is cultivated in large areas, it is not possible to destroy it manually. It has been decided to uproot the illegally cultivated ganja with the help of machines, said Marik.

Rayagada District of Odisha

Maoist posters were found near Kurli panchayat office under Bisamcuttack Police Station limits in Rayagada District of Odisha. In the posters, Maoists protested the aggressive operation of the CRPF against them and the plan to establish new CRPF camps in Niyamgiri. The posters and banners were found a day after the IG of CRPF, Piyush Anand, took stock of the steps taken to curtail Maoist menace in the District.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

A CPI-Maoist couple, identified as Dasru Pungati alias Vikram (35) and his wife Nirmala (38), allegedly involved in the gun-battle at Chhote Baithiya BSF post in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker District on April 12, were arrested from Burgi Pipili village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. The two were active in Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border area for the past several years and were presently handling the Naxal activities in Bande area of Chhattisgarh, SHO of Bande Police Station Naresh Deshmukh said.

Warangal District of Telangana

CPI-Maoist activist Macha Suguna alias Aruna alias Shanta surrendered in the presence of OSD Sanpreet Singh at the District Police headquarters in Warangal District of Telangana. She was the in-charge and area committee member of the Maoist party Janatana Sarkar Krishi wing, which is one of the nine departments of Janatana Sarkar being run in Dandakaranya of Chhattisgarh State.

Ranchi District of Jharkhand

Police arrested Rijus Ekka alias Khakha, a member of the CPI-Maoist area committee, from Bagicha Toli in Tupudana in Jagannathpur on the outskirts of Ranchi District of Jharkhand. Khakha was wanted in several Maoist-related cases. Banned Naxalite literatures, one mobile phone and two SIM cards were recovered from his possession.

Muzaffarpur District of Bihar

SFs and Police arrested eight cadres of the CPI-Maoist after an encounter with them at village Ram Lila Gachi in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar. Acting on a tip-off of an arrested Maoist, identified as Dhiru Yadav, the SFs comprising CRPF, STF and District Police raided the village in search of scores of Maoists hiding there. The Maoists, however, tried to escape by firing on the SFs who returned the fire in which a Maoist sustained injuries. The injured Maoist was among the eight arrested. Police recovered bombs, one rifle, one pistol, two country-made rifles, many explosives, chargers and uniforms from their possession.

Violent

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Three cadres of the CPI-Maoist, including a woman cadre, surrendered in Malkangiri District of Odisha. The rebels, identified as Irma Kabasi, Era Madkami and Radhika, were carrying a reward of INR 100,000 each on their heads. They are allegedly involved in over 29 cases related to murder, landmine blasts, attacks on Police and other offences. Kabasi was allegedly involved in the attack on a convoy of Congress leaders at Darbha Valley in Chhattisgarh in 2013, while the other two were active in Kalimela area of Malkangiri.

Non-Violent

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist took responsibility for the attack on the STF in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 11, which resulted in the killing of seven STF men and left 10 grievously wounded. In a press release from its South Bastar Divisional Committee, it refuted Chhattisgarh police’s claims that 20 Maoists were killed in the encounter.

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Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A press release from Sukhdev Konde, the secretary of the North Bastar Divisional Committee of the CPI-Maoist, termed the strike on the BSF camp on April 12 in Chhote Betiya village of Kanker District of Chhattisgarh as an “audacious attack.” “The attack was in response to the government’s plan to put up a carpet of camps across Bastar. Sixteen new camps have come up in Bastar in the last six months. But the main aim of this plan is to snatch water, land and forests from the tribals,” said Konde while admitting that Maoist leader Dasmen Salam alias Vikas was killed in the attack which also resulted in the death of a BSF head constable.

Statement

Warangal District of Telangana

A couple alleged to be members of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Bhasker alias Ravi alias Sukhdev (40) and Shyamala alias Sunitha (30), surrendered before the Police in Warangal District of Telangana. Sukhdev, carrying INR 500,000 reward on the head, is a Maoist Khammam ‘district committee member’ working for its Special Guerrilla Squad, while his wife Sunitha is a ‘district committee member’. Around 14 cases were booked against Bhaskar in Eturunagaram, Pasra, Tadvai and Mangapet Police Stations. He was allegedly involved in incidents of opening fire in Ailapur and Maqnoor. Allegedly, he and his wife involved in a murder case in Rajannapet village of Eturunagaram mandal. In 2012, they also allegedly murdered home guard N Naresh at Parnashala of Bhadrachalam.

Non-Violent

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist cadre, who had surrendered soon after the April 11 gun battle between STF and Maoists at Pidmal village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, claimed that 35 Maoists were killed and 15 injured in the retaliatory gun-battle. Janmilitia Commander of CPI-Maoist Sori Rama alias Kanna Karigundam said in a statement to Police that the dead Maoists included battalion ‘deputy commander’ Situ and Konta ‘area committee secretary’ Arjun. The duo was among the three seniors who planned the attack. Sori's job was to patrol between Pidmal and Dabbakonta camps along with seven other members. "There were around 250 Maoists including 20-25 women comrades," he added. Sori said that Maoist ‘commander’ Nagesh, who was among leaders of the operation, was heard saying that 35 comrades were killed and it was a big loss. Sori added that Nagesh had also mentioned that this information shouldn't be leaked before Police, public or government. A day earlier, Maoists, through a press statement, condemned Police's claim of killing more than 20 rebels. South Bastar divisional committee of the rebels had taken responsibility of the attack. "Police officers had to run for their lives for more than 10km till Kankerlanka," the release stated.

Statement

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

The Dantewada Police arrested a person, identified as Pukhraj Chandak, a resident of Geedam in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, who was allegedly carrying fabric to be used for uniforms of the CPI-Maoist cadres. Around 220 metre of Raymond fabric was seized from Chandak. Police said Chandak had been acting as a Maoist courier and had earlier supplied them medicines, ration, uniforms and other material.

Non-Violent

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Four members of the CPI-Maoist surrendered before Police in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The surrendered Maoists are identified as Veko Moti alias Poyam Sarita, the LGS ‘commander’, Poyam Bomda alias Anil, the LOS ‘commander’ of Maoists in Telangana and Kurham Pandu and Arjun Voyami, who worked for Maoists in Chhattisgarh, surrendered before Bastar range IG of Police S.R. Kalluri.

Non-Violent

Alappuzha District of Kerala

The NIA filed a charge sheet against five persons, including a former scientist at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, in a case relating to a secret meeting of the RDF, a front organisation of the CPI-Maoist, at Mavelikkara in Alappuzha District of Kerala in December 2012. The accused in the charge sheet, filed at the NIA special court Kochi, were identified as Rajesh Madhavan (34) of Mavelikkara; Bahuleyan (50) of Chirayinkeezh, Thiruvananthapuram; Devarajan (50) of Mayyanad, Kollam; Ajaya Kumar alias Ajayan of Muvattupuzha; and Gopal (52) of Rajilpakkom, Chennai. Gopal is a former scientist with Kalpakkam atomic research centre.

Charge Sheet

Odisha

The Odisha Government has brought huge relief to the 347 SPOs by appointing them as Constables in the OAFP. This is in recognition to their satisfactory performance over the last three years. These SPOs, mostly tribal and women, will help the special forces in combating Maoists in various areas of the State. Their appointment as Constables was approved by CM Naveen Patnaik. Out of these 347 personnel, 196 are from Rayagada, followed by Koraput (67), Deogarh (35), Jajpur (20), Ganjam (12), Keonjhar (8), Rourkela (6), Sundargarh (2) and Nuapada (1).

Recruitment

Bihar / Jharkhand

Protesting over the arrest of SAC member Shiv Prasad Singh alias Rohit ji in Jharkhand and ten others from different parts of Bihar during the last one week, CPI-Maoist have given a call for Bihar and Jharkhand bandh from April 26. 

Bandh

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

Dharmu Yadav (26), ‘section commander’ of military company-6 of the CPI-Maoist, was killed in an encounter between Maoists and the Police in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh. The gun-battle took place in the forests near Matwal village under Mardapal Police Station limits when a team of District Police was carrying out a search operation. On sensing Police near the village, a group of armed rebels indiscriminately fired at them following which the SF personnel retaliated. However, the ultras soon fled to the dense forest on finding SF personnel zeroing-in on them. During a search, the body of Yadav in uniform along with a pistol and four live cartridges were recovered. Yadav, carrying reward of INR 800,000 on his head, was active in Narayanpur and Kondagaon Districts.

Violent

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

Two powerful can bombs were recovered from Goelkera Police Station area of West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, fuelling suspicion that CPI-Maoist might have planted the explosives to cause damages to SF personnel during their six-day Jharkhand bandh from April 26. The bombs, weighing around 25kg each, were found buried beneath the ground at Pandwa village along a path frequently used by Police and Paramilitary Forces. Beside the can bombs, Police found six mortars, cartridges of 303 rifles and 9mm pistols, empty cartridges, medicines, accounts books, Naxalite literature and haversacks from under the earth.

Non-Violent

Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand

Hazaribagh Police arrested Asha Kiran, women ‘wing commander’ of the CPI-Maoist from the jungle of Aulaunja village of Katkamsandi block of Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand. Police also arrested a local doctor who was treating her. After the arrest, the Police admitted her to sadar hospital in Hazaribagh. Asha is accused in 20 cases in Hazaribagh, Chatra, Gaya and Bokaro District since 2006.

Non-Violent

Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala

Three leaders of the RDF, a pro-CPI-Maoist organisation, have been arrested under the UAPA in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala, after they were found distributing pamphlets, titled ‘Maoism is not terrorism’. While two persons, identified as RDF state secretary Mannur Ajayakumar and state committee member Karivaloor Ramakrishnan, were arrested from Iritty in Kannur, another, identified as T Sugathan, state president of RDF, was arrested by Police from the Kozhikode Press Club on April 24, where he had gone to hold a press conference to protest against the arrest of his colleagues.

Non-Violent

Bastar District of Chhattisgarh

A Darbha janpad panchayat member, who was abducted by CPI-Maoist on April 21, was found dead in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh. The body of Panduram (42) was found at Chingur Nullah in Tulsi Dongri area under Darbha Police Station limits. Panduram was abducted along with his assistant Sanat Sethiya on April 21 from his native place Koleng by a group of armed Maoist cadres. However, Sethiya was later released on April 23. Condemning the incident strongly, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said that it was a "cowardly" act by Maoists. "Panduram used to work for the development of villages and people with great dedication. He was an active and hard working representative," Singh said in his condolence message.

Violent

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

A woman Maoist ‘deputy commander’, carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on her head, was arrested from the forests in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh. The arrested rebel has been identified as Shanti Kovachi, ‘deputy-commander’ of LOS active in Madanwada-Kodekhurse region on Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border. Based on specific inputs that Kovachi was hiding in Amakodo-Pitameta forests under Sitagaon Police Station limits, a joint squad of District Force, STF and ITBP, was sent to the spot and arrested Kovachi. One walkie talkie, Naxal literature, a bag, medicines and other commodities of daily use were also recovered from her possession.

Non-Violent

Delhi

In an effort to enhance CRPF's capabilities in fighting CPI-Maoist in the Red zone and terrorists in J&K, UHM has ordered replacement of indigenously built but faulty INSAS rifles that the force uses with AK-47s. All INSAS guns used by the force in the red zone would be replaced by AK-47 while 50% of the INSAS gun armoury in J&K would now have AK-47. The UHM sanctioned the procurement of guns following a demand from the CRPF which has been pending with the Ministry for almost a year. The sanction, however, is partial fulfillment of CRPF demands. The force had sent a proposal to the UHM last year for 100% replacement of all its INSAS guns with AK-47 rifles in Maoist areas, 50% in Jammu and Kashmir and similar grading percentage for various other theatres. "The sanction is location specific i.e. limited to Naxal-affected Districts and Jammu and Kashmir. In rest of the country, the force will continue using INSAS. The decision has been taken according to the operational requirement of the force," a senior UHM official said.

Statement 

Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist appealed to the masses in their strongholds of Central India's hinterlands to observe 'protest week' between April 26 and May 1 against the land acquisition bill. The rebels have claimed that there would be violent opposition if government compels farmers to surrender land. The CPI-Maoist has appealed for agitation issuing a press note. DKSZC of the CPI-Maoist in Central India' Gadchiroli and parts of Chhattisgarh, has urged the people to organize various forms of protests including road blockade and agitating at government offices against the land acquisition bill. The rebels, in their press release, have lambasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government for trying to enforce an anti-peasant enactment to usurp their ancestral properties on the pretext of development. The Maoist rebels have also stated that Modi is trying to hand over country's resources to the foreign corporate companies under various schemes.

Non-Violent 

Palamu District of Jharkhand

Around 70 to 80 armed CPI-Maoist cadres stormed into Pasiya village under Chak panchayat in Manatu block in Palamu District of Jharkhand and set ablaze the equipment of a cell phone tower. The Maoists also set ablaze a tractor–cum–trolley and assaulted the driver of the tractor Dineshwar Ram.

Violent

Gariaband District of Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze vehicles and machines deployed in construction of road from Godalbay to Kamar Bhaudi village under Piparchedi Police Station limits in Gariaband District of Chhattisgarh. According to Police, the incident happened under Piparchedi Police Station limits when some armed ultras reached the spot and set ablaze a JCB machine, water tanker and road roller deployed in the construction work. Soon after the incident the Maoists ran away from the spot threatening not to resume construction work, Police said. No casualty or injury incident was reported and a case was registered with Piparchedi Police Station in this connection.

Violent

April 27

East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh

The CPI-Maoist cadres of Sabari Area Committee killed two tribals, identified as Madivi Chukka (25) and Madivi Joga (28) branding them as ‘police informers’ at Kamanathogu of Yetapaka mandal in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh.

Violent

April 27

Koraput District of Odisha

CPI-Maoist posters were found at various places across Narayanpatna block in Koraput District of Odisha. In the posters, the Maoists demanded end to the anti-Maoist ‘Operation Green Hunt’, exploitation of tribals by landlords and withdrawal of Police deployment from different tribal pockets.

Non-Violent

April 27

Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist warned lower rung Policemen working in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh to leave their jobs or “get killed at the hands of PLGA guerrillas.” In a press statement issued by Madhavi, secretary of the West Bastar Divisional Committee of the Maoists, the CPI-Maoist took responsibility for the killing of Constable Bira Basant, who was abducted on April 7 and found dead two weeks later in Bijapur District.

Statement  

April 28

Gaya District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Manoj Bhuian, was arrested from Talaliya village under Dumaria Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar. Bhuian was wanted in the murder of two Policemen in the District; SP Manoj Kumar said adding, vital information has been provided by Bhuian during interrogation about Maoist activities in the region.

Non-Violent

April 29

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a passenger bus near Chingavaram village under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. No passenger was hurt in the incident as the Maoists asked passengers to get off the bus before setting it on fire. According to Police sources, around 30 to 40 'armed' Maoists stopped the bus of RBMT Travels Company, asked all the passengers to vacate the bus and smashed the diesel tank of the vehicle.

Violent

April 29

Sundargarh District of Odisha

SFs seized weapons hidden by the CPI-Maoist cadres inside a forest in Sundargarh District of Odisha. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of CRPF and DVF launched operation in Silkuta Reserve Forest near Langalkanta and seized four guns, three small bore rifles and a pistol, ASP R Panigrahi said.

Non-Violent

April 29

Khammam District of Telangana

Two CPI-Maoist cadres including a ‘militia commander’ were arrested by the Police in Chennapuram forest area in Charla mandal of Khammam District of Telangana. Paddam Kamaiah, Secretary, RPC, Chennapuram and Ravva Bheemaiah, ‘militia commander’ of Bakkachingalapadu of Charla mandal were arrested by a Police team during an anti-Maoist operation in Chennapuram forest area.

Non-Violent

April 29

Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand

Armed cadres of the CPI-Maoist set ablaze six dumpers engaged in construction of a 30km village road at Churchu block in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand, causing a loss of over INR 10 million. Sources said that Maoists had been demanding levy from officials of Bhardwaj Constructions for the past six months.

Violent

Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu

The SIB of the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Police, the ‘Q’ Branch Criminal Investigation Department of the Tamil Nadu Police arrested five CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Roopesh alias Jogi, his wife Shyna, Anoop, Eswaran and Kannan, at Karumathampatti in Coimbatore District. Roopesh headed the recently formed Western Ghats Special Zonal Committee, Police sources said. “It is a big catch.

May 1

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres killed two civilians in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. Shailesh Kainglewar and Sinu Upasha, both resident of Dechalipetha village in Aheri division of Gadchiroli, were killed by the Maoists on the suspicion of being ‘police informer’. 

Violent

May 1

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

A hardcore CPI-Maoist ‘commander’, identified as Phool Singh, carrying reward of INR 500,000 on his head was killed while another was arrested following an encounter between Maoists and Police in forests under Ghanora Police Station limits in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Violent

May 1

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Vanthala Mallesh, ‘deputy commander’ of Korukonda Area Committee of the CPI-Maoist surrendered before DIG of Police (Visakha Range) A. Ravi Chandra in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh. Mallesh was associated with the Maoist movement since 2008 and was wanted in 41 cases, including six murders, several cases of violence like blasting the coffee pulper unit at Cherukumpakla, destroying road laying equipment, bid to attack Police parties with landmines, distribution of coffee plantations to Girijans, etc.

Non-Violent

May 1

Ganjam District of Odisha

Jailed OMP leader Sabyasachi Panda and former mediator during abductions Dandapani Mohanty ended their hunger strike in Berhampur of Ganjam District of Odisha. Both called off their hunger strike following a joint appeal by a group of civil rights activists of Odisha. OMP is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.

Non-Violent

May 1

Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

An incident of firing at Teemulabanda village in GK Veedhi mandal in Visakha Agency of Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, created tension for some time. It was reported that about half-a-dozen persons travelling in a four-wheeler fired at a group of Girijans who were on their way to open bank accounts. But no one was injured.

Violent

May 2

A senior woman cadre of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Kamla Dhruv alias Santoshi (22), who carried a reward of INR 200,000 on her head, was arrested near Mugaltola village in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

May 2

A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre, carrying a reward of INR 50,000 on his head, identified as Raju Yadav, was arrested from Kokra Mahto Dih village in Jamui District of Bihar.  Acting on a tip off, the Police raided the village and arrested the Maoist who had come to attend a wedding function at his relative's place, ASP, Operations, D.N. Pandey said.

Non-Violent

Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand

The cadres of CPI-Maoist blew up a bridge on Dhordhorwa river situated in Bedam panchayat of Churchu block in Hazaribagh District. A group of Maoists reached Julmi village and started searching some villagers, who according to them were ‘police informers’. When they failed to do so, they set ablaze two houses in that village. After coming out of the village, they stayed near the bridge over Dhordhorwa river.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Two brothers, identified as Kunja Brahmaiah and Kunja Seetaramaiah, native of Burakanakota village falling in limits of Chituru Police Station [East Godavari District] of Andhra Pradesh, were brutally hacked to death by CPI-Maoist cadres in Sukma District.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A suspected Maoist, identified as Raje Singh, was arrested during a search operation carried out by SFs at Davdi Salhebhata village near Udanpur base camp of BSF in Kanker District.

Chhattisgarh

Salwa Judum founder Mahendra Karma’s son Chhavindra Karma and former leaders of the anti-Maoist militia formed “Vikas Sangharsh Samiti” in Dantewada District, which will carry forward the work of Salwa Judum in Bastar.

Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist has called for a boycott of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Chhattisgarh visit. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Gudsa Usendi, the party has asked the locals to intensify its “militant” struggle against the BJP-led governments at the State and the Centre.

Kandhamal District of Odisha

An exchange of fire took place between SFs and CPI-Maoist cadres at a remote location near a hill in Gochhapada area in Kandhamal District. According to Kandhamal SP Kunwar Vishal Singh, since May 3, a troupe of DVF had launched an anti-Maoist operation in the area following intelligence reports that some Maoist cadres from Chhattisgarh were moving around in the region to recruit new cadres and increase support base.

Khammam District of Telangana

A joint team comprising Bhadrachalam sub-division Police personnel and the CRPF arrested four alleged CPI-Maoist militia members and a dalam member in Chennapuram forest area in Charla mandal in Khammam District. The arrested include Badisa Ungaiah (23) and Madakam Ganga (25), besides three 17-year-old youths, hailing from three tribal habitations in Charla mandal in Bhadrachalam division.

Maharashtra

Ram Shinde, the Minister of State, Home (rural), Maharashtra, has stated that the State Government is contemplating to moot a proposal for polymer-made light weight bulletproof jackets for Constables deployed in critical high risk responsibilities like tackling Naxals.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

The cadres of the CPI-Maoist triggered four back-to-back explosions in Bijapur District, injuring one CRPF personnel. According to the Bijapur Police, the explosions took place when a joint team of the CRPF and District Police from the Matawada Police camp was going towards Jangala village on an area domination exercise.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

An IED suspected to be planted by CPI-Maoist cadres exploded due to some reason in Kalimela Police Station area of Malkangiri District. According to Malkangiri SP Mitrabhanu Mohapatra, this blast occurred on Borigeta-MV32 road. It is suspected that the IED was planted to target SFs including the BSF. Although no SF personnel were travelling on this road when the blast occurred, some civilians had a narrow escape.

Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh Police arrested 11 members of Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Janashakti faction in Kurnool District. Among those arrested is top Janashakti leader, Korra Rajanna. A senior Police officer said the members of Janashakti group, including Rajanna, had gathered at the residence of Mohan Reddy, seeking to rebuild the party and establish dalams, besides procuring arms and collecting funds.

Giridih District of Jharkhand

A top CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Kunwar Yadav alias Waseerji, 40, member of the CPI-Maoist's East Bihar North Jharkhand Simant Regional Committee, carrying INR 1.5 million cash reward on his head, was arrested from Bathuakura village under Bhelwaghati Police Station limits in Giridih District. The SFs raided the village on intelligence inputs.

Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand

A couple, identified as Deepeshwar Mehta and Dhaneshwari Devi, allegedly involved in illegal trade and supply of explosives to CPI-Maoist, were killed in an explosion under Padma Police Station area in Hazaribagh District. The explosion was so strong that the two were blown into pieces. The incident took place when they were carrying explosives and other inflammable items into the forest for the Maoists.

Khunti District of Jharkhand

A CoBRA personnel, identified as AK Tripathy, sustained injuries in an encounter between security personnel and Maoists in Riarda forest under Arki Police Station of Khunti District.

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

Two top CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Rajman Korram (26) of Padeli under Mardapal Police Station limits and Govind Netam (30) of Madanaar under Bayanaar Police Station limits, wanted in several Naxal violence cases, surrendered before the Police in Kondagaon District.

Kerala

The statement of CPI-Maoist leader Roopesh that he was kidnapped, not arrested, was false, said Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala. “Kerala has sought Roopesh’s custody. The Tamil Nadu police will have to bring him to Kerala for the investigation of cases in the state in which he was involved,” Chennithala told.

Karnataka

Karnataka Home Minister K J George claimed that the Naxal movement was restricted to just a few pockets in the State (Karnataka).

Chatra District of Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist squad allegedly killed a villager, identified as Ravindra Ganjhu, of Lakarmanda village under Kunda Police Station limits in Chatra District after dubbing him an ‘informer’ of Police and of rebel splinter group TPC.

Kerala

Kerala Minister for Home Ramesh Chennithala said that the CPI-Maoists’ attempt to implement their politico-military campaign in the State had been thwarted with the arrest of Roopesh and four others from Coimbatore.

Ranchi District

In a late night raid, Police recovered a truckload of explosives from a godown in Tupudana locality in Ranchi Block in Ranchi District. The raid was conducted by Tupudana Police station in-charge, Ranjit Sinha, who seized a huge cache of explosives from the spot. Among the items recovered were seven bags of ammonium nitrate, five carton detonators, 20 cartons of power gel, 1500 gelatin wire, several fuse wire and codex wire. City SP Jaya Roy said, "As no one has been arrested so far, police are yet to find out as to who were the explosives meant for."

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A day before PM Narendra Modi's Dantewada visit, the Maoists have yet again marked their presence in protest against the PM's visit by putting up banners and pasting pamphlets appealing people to observe two-day 'Mahabandh' (great shutdown strike) in Sukma District. In the pamphlets pasted in large numbers in Jagardunga-Dornapal region, the Maoists have boycotted the PM's visit and Chhattisgarh Government's ongoing ‘Loksuraj Abhiyan’ (public meeting campaign).

Palakkad District of Kerala

A suspected CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sundaran alias Unnikrishnan (49), was arrested by the Agali Police in Palakkad District. Unnikrishnan, a native of Kumaramputhur near Mannarkkad allegedly set ablaze a camp shed of the Forest Department inside the Silent Valley National Park in January along with a few others. The Police said Sundaran was taken into custody from Agali following a tip-off.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist cadres killed one person and released 300 others held hostage by them in Sukma District. The Maoists had rounded up hundreds of residents of Morenga village in Sukma District on May 8, ahead of a visit by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on May 9 to launch several development projects in nearby Dantewada District, another hotbed of Maoist insurgency.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Earlier in the day, addressing a rally in Dantewada District, PM Modi said “The macabre drama of death will end," referring to violence by Moaists in the mineral-rich state. A lot of people were killed by "mad men on the path of violence", he added.

Maharashtra

The Maharashtra ATS has arrested a top CPI-Maoist leader, identified as Ajith alias K. Muralidharan alias Thomas Joseph from a hospital at Talegaon Dabhade near Pune, who has been absconding for the last 25 years.

Chatra District of Jharkhand

Police arrested a CPI-Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ Ashok Yadav and a hardcore cadre Bhiklal Dangi in Chatra District.

Jamui District of Bihar

In a joint operation, the Central Reserve Police Force’s 215^th battalion, Jamui Police and STF recovered explosives from a CPI-Maoist hideout in Jamui District.

Kozhikode District of Kerala

The Kerala Police arrested A Rajeesh, a close aide of recently-held CPI-Maoist leader Roopesh, from Payyoli in Kozhikode District. Rajeesh, native of Thikkody, was instrumental in bringing arms to Roopesh and his team, the Police said, adding that his car had been used for such purposes.

Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist has threatened a violent backlash against any attempt to re-launch the controversial Salwa Judum campaign — arming villagers to take on the Maoists.

May 11

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has said “The Constitution does not allow deployment [Army] against our own people, and neither does my heart. For the sake of argument, if the Army is deployed, the issue [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency] can be solved in four hours. But this should never happen”.

Statement

May 11

Kollam District of Kerala

Two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Anil (44) alias Remanan and Anandan (50) were arrested from Kundara area of Kollam District. Commenting on the arrest SP, Kollam Rural, S. Sasikumar said the duo had links with Maoist leader Roopesh who was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh Police from Coimbatore.

Non-Violent

May 12

Chhattisgarh

Two ‘commanders’ of the CPI-Maoist belonging to the PLGA, who were declared “shot dead” in Sukma encounter on April 11, have issued a press statement refuting Police claims about the encounter and claimed that both of them are “safe and healthy”. “We are absolutely fine and healthy. We are working with the revolutionary public in Sukma as usual. Neither of us were injured nor dead in Pidmed encounter (in Sukma) last month,” said PLGA Battalion No.1 ‘commander’ Situ and Konta ‘area committee secretary’ Arjun in a joint press statement.

Statement

May 12

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

A Maoist identified as Baman Kunjan (25), working as ‘militia commander’ of Tikanpal village, was arrested by the Police during a search operation in Dantewada District. Kunjan was allegedly involved in the attack on anti-landmine vehicle on Cholnar-Kirandul road in Dantewada on April 13, thereby leaving five Policemen killed and eight others injured, SDOP Kirandul MZ Baig informed. Naxal pamphlets were recovered from his possession.

Non-Violent

May 12

Jamui District of Bihar

A suspected CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Guddu Yadav, was arrested along with arms and explosives from Jhikti village under Khaira Police Station limits in Jamui District. Acting on a tip-off, the CRPF troopers raided the village and arrested the Maoist from his house. A country-made rifle, five live cartridges and ten detonators have been seized from the Maoist.

Non-Violent

May 12

Ernakulam District of Kerala

Addressing a meet-the-press programme in Kochi, CPI Kerala State unit secretary Kanam Rajendran said the CPI was opposed to the ways adopted by the CPI-Maoist but the issues were relevant. The arrested Maoists should be treated as political prisoners, he said.

Statement

May 13

Latehar District of Jharkhand

Heavily armed CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a coalfield office killing one person and injuring several others in Latehar District. The incident took place between 9.00 am and 10.00 am as the Maoists attacked everyone who were present at the office of CCL, a subsidiary of CIL. The Maoists also destroyed chairs, computers as well as the documents of the office.

Violent

May 13

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

A tiffin bomb, planted by the cadres of the CPI-Maoist to target the SFs, was recovered on a road under the Kondagaon Police Station limits in Kondagaon District. The steel container packed with 10-kilograms of explosive was found under a pile of gravel on the road connecting Hangwa Tiraha to Totar.

Non-Violent

May 14

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Para-military troopers during a search operation conducted at Hatkarra forest village in Kanker District, arrested a tribal woman, identified as Amita Dhruv alias Amit (22), for her alleged links with CPI-Maoist.

Non-Violent

May 14

Maharashtra

After holding an hour-long meeting with top officers of Maharashtra State Government and the region on anti- CPI-Maoist operations in the border districts of Gondia and Gadchiroli in Vidarbha region, the UMH Rajnath Singh expressed confidence that the Naxalite problem in the country would be resolved soon. "As soon as the new government came to power at the Centre, we offered an olive branch to the Naxalites. We are still hopeful that talks would resolve the matter. Meanwhile, we are adopting the two-pronged approach of development and strict security in the affected areas," said Singh. He claimed that in the last one decade, casualty rate of civilians and Security Forces from LWE attacks had dropped by 20 to 25 percent.

Statement

May 14

Maharashtra

A final decision on future deployment of CRPF in CPI-Maoist-hit areas of Maharashtra will be taken by the Centre at end of September, 2015, said Additional Chief Secretary (Home) K P Bakshi. "We have requested Home Minister Rajnath Singh to let us continue using CRPF in Maoist-hit areas and not deploy ITBP in their place.

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May 14

Jamui District of Bihar

Bihar Police arrested two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Md Guddu and Md Sajjad during an anti-Maoist operation at Lakshmipur under Barhat Police Stations limits in Jamui District.

Non-Violent

Gaya District of Bihar

Acting on intelligence inputs, a CoBRA team of only five members and Bihar State Police personnel arrested 10 CPI-Maoist cadres, including four ‘key functionaries’ of the outfit in Gaya District. The arrested Maoists, include ‘secretary’ of ‘Magadh Zone’ and ‘Member’ of ‘Bihar Regional Committee’ Sanjeevan Baitha alias Shravanji, ‘Treasurer’ of ‘Magadh Zone’ Gorelal Ramani who carried a reward of INR 300,000 on his head, ‘sub-zonal’ members Umesh Yadav and Basant Yadav.

May 17

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Three Policemen and two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed in an encounter in Bijapur District. The encounter took place early in the morning near Ponjed at Mirjur in Gangaloor Police Station area where a team of STF and District Police Force was conducting an anti-Maoist operation.

Violent

May 17

Gaya District of Bihar

A woman CPI-Maoist cadre was killed and another injured in an encounter with the Police in Gaya District. Acting on a tip off that some Maoists had gathered near Tiletand locality to collect INR 20 million from a construction company on May 16 night, four companies of CRPF’s CoBRA battalion rushed there.

Violent

May 17

Gaya District of Bihar

The Maoists engineered IED blasts between Piprahi and Harnahi villages and fired at CRPF personnel engaged in another anti-Maoist operation under Barachatti Police Station area of Gaya District.

Violent

East Champaran District of Bihar

The East Champaran Police arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Matar Sahani, Chandradeo Sahani and Munchun Sah, from three different places under Chhoradano and Lakhaura Police Stations limits near Indo-Nepal border. The Police also recovered two pistols and cartridges, details of levy collection and Maoists literatures from their possession. They are being quizzed by Police as they are suspected to be arms suppliers to the Maoists in Bihar. Acting on a tip-off, the Police conducted raid at Majirawa village and arrested the Maoists but the group leader Sheopujan Rai and Manjan Sah managed to escape.

West Medinipur District of West Bengal

The three leaders of the Provisional Central Committee, Marxist–Leninist or CPI-M-L (PCC) who were allegedly detained “illegally” by the Paschim Medinipur District Police had been charged with sedition. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrates’ Court in Jhargram in Paschim Medinipur remanded Jiten Giri, Sunil Barik and Niranjan Bera to six days in Police custody. “Apart from sedition, Giri, Barik and Bera were also charged with criminal conspiracy,” their counsel Ashini Mondal said. He also said that in the court, the Police alleged that on May 17 the three persons were spotted roaming around “suspiciously” in Lodhasuli area in the District.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Five cadres of the CPI-Maoist surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District of South Chhattisgarh. Maoists’ Bangapal platoon no.2 ‘commander’ Mantu Gonde alias Motu, ‘section commander’ Savita Sodhi, Military ‘platoon commander’ Ramsingh, Kondagav Military ‘platoon commander’ Fuldev and Kanker Sangham member Rajeshwari laid down their arms in presence of Bastar IG of Police and other senior Police and CRPF officials in Bijapur, claimed the Police. Mantu Gonde and his wife Savita Sodhi carried a reward of INR 800,000 each whereas Fuldev and Ramsingh carried a reward of INR 200,000 each.

Koraput District of Odisha

Three wanted woman CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Sapai Miniaka alias Tulsi, Talas Wateka alias Geeta and Laxmi Prasska, of Koraput Divisional Committee under AOBSZC surrendered before the Koraput District Police. The three woman cadres were involved in several cases of loot, murder, attack and arson in the bordering areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh for past several years. They were in the wanted list of several Police Stations in the District and the State Government had announced a reward of INR 100,000 on each of them.

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

Acting on a tip off, the Bokaro District Police and CRPF personnel arrested a CPI-Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee, identified as Rohit Marandi alias Rohit Manjhi, carrying INR 500,000 reward on his head, from Kashitand forest under Gomia block in Bokaro District. Following his interrogation, a LMG and other explosives were recovered in another forest at Ulanz village under Katkamsandi block near Hazaribagh-Chatra District borders. The LMG was snatched from the CRPF in 2001 in an ambush in Churchu block of Hazaribagh District where 11 troopers were killed. Hazaribagh Police is also interrogating Rohit in Bokaro.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A woman cadre of CPI-Maoist, identified as Devatti Mandavi (25), was arrested by a joint squad of BSF and District Force during a search operation in Durgukondul region in Kanker District. Acting on a specific input, Mandavi, involved in several Maoist incidents in the region, was arrested from Enhur village under Siksod Police Station limits, Police official said.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Four CPI-Maoist cadres - two of them area committee members, and two militia members - surrendered before Visakhapatnam SP Koya Praveen. The four surrendered Maoists identified as Vanthala Chinnam Naidu (30), Pongi Somaraju (19), Pongi Chanti (20) and Pangi Rambabu (30). Chinnam Naidu, who is also known with aliases Sannam Naidu and Abraham of Cherukupalem village in G.K. Veedhi mandal and an active member of the Galikonda area committee, carries a reward of INR100,000 on his head.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

A top CPI-Maoist ‘commander’, identified as Kiran alias Sannu Potam (26), carrying reward of INR 500,000 and allegedly involved in Jeeram attack on May 2013 that killed top Congress leaders, surrendered with weapon before IG of Police Bastar range and SP in Dantewada District. Potam was active in Malangir area committee surrendered with his SLR, two magazine and 47 live cartridges, following which he will be given INR 800,000 including the reward amount on him and as part of Surrender cum Rehabilitation Scheme of State government.

Garhwa District of Jharkhand

Armed Maoist cadres set ablaze two Hywa trucks, one JCB, one road roller and a tractor deployed in a road construction work at Parswar village under Bhandariya Police Station limits in Garhwa District. The Maoists also badly assaulted caretaker Arjun Yadav and Surendra Gupta. According to Police, about 30 to 35 armed Maoists reached Parswar village and set ablaze the machines and dragged the caretakers out from their houses before badly assaulting them. Later, they reached at Changiya tola of the village and set ablaze road roller and a tractor there. The Maoists left the place after threatening not to start the construction work, which is being conducted by PRA constructions.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

CPI-Maoist cadres killed a youth, identified as Ravindra Shankar Sunkri (24), at Kolsegudam village in Aheri tehsil in Gadchiroli District, whom they had abducted a few days ago. The Maoists abducted Ravindra, son of the Police patil of the village, on the suspicion that he was a ‘Police informer’ on May 16. Police said that Ravindra had been indeed working as a SPO between 2013 and September 2014. Around 15 armed Maoists had taken him away from his house.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Six vehicles, engaged in the doubling of railway tracks at Tudaparas Camp, six km from Dantewada District headquarters in Chhattisgarh, were set ablaze by CPI-Maoist cadres. The Maoists first drove away labourers engaged in doubling tracks and then set ablaze a JCB machine, a poclain machine, a dozer and three other vehicles after breaking their tanks.

Gumla District of Jharkhand

A huge cache of ammunition was recovered from Palkot area in Gumla District following an encounter with CPI-Maoist cadres. Acting on a tip-off that Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ Dipakji was camping in the dense forests of Palkot, special teams, comprising State Police personnel and CRPF personnel, were formed to corner the squad from all sides. As the SFs neared the forests, the Maoists opened fire. The SFs also retaliated, forcing the Maoists to flee, leaving behind a huge quantity of ammunition.

Chhattisgarh

Maoists threatened to “eliminate” slain Mahendra Karma’s two sons — Chhavindra and Deepak — for initiating the move to revive anti-Maoist vigilante force Salwa Judum, founded by their late father in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh. In a press release issued by West Bastar division of CPI-Maoist, the Maoists said, “We will kill Chhavindra Karma and Deepak Karma in ‘jan yudhh’ (people’s war) if they revived Salwa Judum in Bastar”. Maoist leaflets threatening to kill the junior Karmas were circulated in remote Bastar region, including in areas close to the home of Karma family in the village of Farsapal in south Bastar District of Dantewada, a senior Police officer posted in Bastar told.

Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh

A CPI-Maoist North Gadchiroli Divisional Committee member, identified as Guha Uike alias Dilip (38), wanted in around 200 criminal cases, was arrested from the jungle of the Songudda area in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh, after a brief exchange of fire with the insurgents who opened fire at a Police team. Dilip carried a reward of around INR 3.5 million including INR 1.6 million announced by the Maharashtra Police, INR 800,000 announced by the Chhattisgarh Police, and INR 300,000 announced by the Madhya Pradesh Police, MP ADG of Police (anti-Maoist operations) C B Muniraju said.

Odisha

Odisha DGP Sanjiv Marik visited Malkangiri and Koraput Districts to review the CPI-Maoist situation. The DGP felt there was need of deployment of two more battalions of BSF in this region to increase area dominance of SFs. Before reaching Koraput, DGP Marik visited Malkangiri District. According to the DGP, construction of Gurupriya bridge, which had been till date stalled by Maoists, would be a major catalyst of improved communication and development of 151 villages in this cut off area. The construction work of the INR 173 crore project is now on since September, 2014 by Kolkata based Royal Infra Construction with active Police protection. The project is expected to be completed in two years.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist cadres shot at and seriously injured a couple with suspected links with Salwa Judum, near Konta village in Sukma District. The injured couple were taken to the Government area hospital in Bhadrachalam in Khammam District of Telangana late in the night. According to sources, the injured were identified as Podium Chukkalu and his wife Podium Payaki of Konta block in Sukma District. The condition of Chukkalu, who sustained two bullet injuries including one in abdomen, was stated to be critical. Sources said that the Maoists fired at the couple in Konta by branding them ‘Police informers’.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

The cadres of the CPI-Maoist killed two relatives of Salwa Judum founder Mahendra Karma near Faraspal village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, on the eve of his second death anniversary on May 25. “They have killed two of my relatives. Sukku Oyami of Kesapur village and Chitranjan Barse from Gondapal village were hacked to death on Sunday night,” Mahendra Karma’s son Chhavindra Karma told reporters at his home in Faraspal.

Gaya District of Bihar

32 trucks were set ablaze, reportedly by CPI-Maoist cadres, on the busy Grand Trunk Road in Gaya District. The incident occurred during a two-day bandh call by the Maoists in the region. The bandh came into effect in the intervening night of May 24-25. The bandh call has been given by the CPI-Maoist to protest against the killing of Sarita aka Urmila Ganjoo, a member of the erstwhile Bihar-Jharkhand ‘special area committee’, which was replaced by the East Bihar Eastern Jharkhand Special Area, in an encounter with Police on May 17.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

The Bastar IGP declared his support for anti-Maoist front Vikas Sangharsh Samiti, which has been formed by Chhavindra Karma, son of slain Congress leader Mahendra Karma. Speaking at Karma’s second death anniversary in his native village of Faraspal in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, S R P Kalluri, Bastar IGP, said that he supported the front and lashed out at those who have compared it with Salwa Judum.

Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand

The CPI-Maoist cadres torched three vehicles on National Highway-100 between Tatia Jharia and Bishnugarh in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand. About 60 Maoists surrounded a bus after midnight, asked the passengers to get down and set it ablaze using kerosene, SP Akhilesh Kumar Jha said. Later, they intercepted a truck loaded with optical fibres of a mobile company and torched it, the SP added. Around 3 am, the Maoists burnt a coal-laden truck on the same route. The CPI-Maoist has given call for Jharkhand-Bihar bandh to protest the recent encounter with Police in Gaya District in Bihar.

Purulia and West Midnapore District of West Bengal

Life was partially affected in parts of Purulia District and Jhargram sub-division of West Midnapore District of West Bengal in response to a 12 hour Jangalmahal bandh call given by CPI-Maoist and a radical ultra left group. The shutdown strike call was given demanding unconditional release of PCPA convener Chhatradhar Mahto and five others who were jailed on the charge of anti-State activities.

Gaya District of Bihar

Life in major parts of the Sherghati Sub-Division of Gaya District, Bihar, particularly Dumaria, Imamganj, Banke Bazar and Raushanganj Police Station areas, came to a standstill as CPI-Maoist cadres got markets, road transport, banking services and Government offices closed and a curfew like situation prevailed in the Maoist infested areas. Ambulance and milk vans were ‘exempted’ from the bandh purview. The Maoists also issued hand written threats to Gaya SSP Manu Maharaj.

Gaya District of Bihar

Bandh called by the Maoists was almost total in the Naxal infested Dumaria, Imamganj, Banke Bazar and Raushanganj Police Station areas of Gaya District, Bihar. It was partial in the Barachatti, Dobhi, Amas and Gurua Police Station areas. Other parts of the District remained more or less unaffected by the bandh.

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

Four security personnel were injured when a group of CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a Police camp in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh. "A large group of armed Naxals hurled crude bombs at Basing Police camp under Kurusnar Police Station limits shortly after the midnight following which a gun­battle broke out between security forces and rebels," a senior Police official said. The intermittent firing lasted for about two hours following which the Maoists disappeared into dense forests, he added. "Two jawans each of Special Task Force and Chhattisgarh Armed Force sustained injuries in the crude bomb explosion," he further said.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

The cadres of the CPI-Maoist and a Police Special Party exchanged fire near Cheedipalli near Gorrellametta under Boodaralla panchayat in Koyyuru mandal in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh. Two groups of Maoists, numbering about 15 members, fired around four rounds on the Police party and the Police retaliated by firing one round and the Maoists escaped according to preliminary reports, SP Koya Praveen said.

Dumka District of Jharkhand

A group of CPI-Maoist cadres hurled petrol bombs at an under-construction road bridge and set ablaze two vehicles belonging to a construction company in Bartalla village under Kathikund Police Station limits of Dumka District, Jharkhand. Around 40 Maoists laced with firearms arrived at the spot and hurled two petrol bombs before torching an earthmover and a dumper this evening, officer-in-charge of Kathikund Police Station N.S. Dadel said.

Sheohar District of Bihar

The CPI-Maoist cadres have burnt down two buses at Belhiya in Sheohar District, Bihar. Confirming the incident an official said "After the incident, the Security Forces have intensified combing operations against them."

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Ruling out the possibility of deploying Army in anti-Naxal operations, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, said if demanded, armed forces would extend “logistical support” and “provide training” to Police in tackling the menace.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

The Police and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire for the second consecutive day in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh. Five Maoists were sighted, three of them carrying SLRs, near Teegalametta under Boodaralla panchayat in Koyyuru mandal and they could be part of one of the three groups of Maoists that escaped after engaging Police for a while from around 800 meters at Cheedipalli on May 27 morning, SP Koya Praveen said.

Jamui District of Bihar

Bihar Police destroyed a bunker of the CPI-Maoist on a hill top near Chatro village under Khaira Police Station limits in Jamui District of Bihar. Confirming the report, Jamui SP Jayant Kant said a team of security personnel comprising CRPF battalion and the District Police seized 100 kg of amonium nitrate powder, huge quantities of food grains including about half-a-dozen packets of flour bags, mustard oil jars, packets of Amul Spray milk, soap, sanitary napkins, garments, bangles, besides emergency medicines, torches, SIMs of different mobile service providers, and a very powerful telescope. However, the Maoists managed to escape.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Day before Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Chhattisgarh, one trooper of CAF was killed and two others were injured in an IED blast triggered by CPI-Maoist cadres in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. The CAF personnel were deployed on duty for protection of workers at a construction site near Dharampenta village at Kistaram. Condition of both injured troopers is said to be critical. Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to arrive in Chhattisgarh on May 30 and would visit Sukma in Bastar on May 31.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

SFs have recovered two powerful tiffin bombs from Sukma District's Dornapal region. "The explosives, planted by Naxals, were recovered by a joint team of security personnel near Misma village on Sukma-Dornapal route under Dornapal Police Station limits yesterday," Sukma sub-divisional officer of Police, Prafulla Kispotta, said.

Raipur

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at a press conference in Raipur said that a strong strategy would be devised to deal with the Naxalism. He said "The Centre is serious over the issue. We will put in maximum efforts to ensure internal security. Strong strategy will be devised on Naxalism."

Khammam District of Telangana

The CPI-Maoist cadres allegedly killed a tribal youth, identified as Kurusam Balakrishna (30), dubbing him as a ‘Police informer’ in Unjupalli forest area of Charla mandal in Bhadrachalam division in Khammam District of Telangana.  Suspected Maoists allegedly whisked away Balakrishna, of Lakshmipuram village in Venkatapuram mandal, into the forest area a few days ago and grilled him over his alleged role as ‘Police informer’ before killing him, sources said. The rebels reportedly dumped his body alongside a kutcha road leading to Pusuguppa village and left behind a poster in the name of CPI-Maoist district committee at the spot in the early hours of Sunday (May 31). The rebels, through the poster, alleged that Balakrishna acted as a “Police informer”.

East Champaran District of Bihar

Police arrested two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Prem Mahto and Mukesh Singh, from Mahamada and Dhanauji villages under Patahi Police Station limits in East Champaran District of Bihar in connection with the attack on the base camp of a road bridge construction company at village Balua on May 29, 2015.

Gumla District of Jharkhand

Acting on a tip-off, the Jharkhand Police arrested a CPI-Maoist sympathiser, identified as Punu Singh, near Dolengsera village in Gumla District of Jharkhand. Singh used to pass information about the whereabouts of the Police and their operations to the Maoists.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a bus carrying supplies for SFs after asking passengers to get down near Dugaiguda village under Awapalli Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The private bus was on its way to Basaguda from Jagdalpur, Bijapur ASP Indira Kalyan Elesela informed. However, no harm to any passengers has been reported in the incident.

Aurangabad District of Bihar

Saroj Gope, the nephew-cum-manager of contractor Inder Gope engaged in construction of Aango-Bedam-Murki Road of Churchu block, who was abducted by a group of Maoists led by Karu Yadav has returned to his native place in Aurangabad District of Bihar. The LWEs released him with some message for the contractor.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Two Maoists, including a woman, were arrested from separate places in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Speaking at a public meeting in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh UHM Rajnath Singh, urged CPI-Maoist cadres to drop their weapons and come back to the mainstream. He said “The Maoist challenge is a big challenge. They want to stop development. But we have taken a vow that we will establish peace in the region.” He added “I am glad that I am the first Home Minister to visit Sukma. I will also visit in the future.” On May 31, the last day of his two-day Chhattisgarh visit, Rajnath visited Sukma and inaugurated the first fortified Police Station of the State in Dornapal. It is among 75 such stations being constructed in the State from the central funds. He also flew to the Chintagufa Police camp, located near Tadmetla, where Maoists had killed 76 personnel in 2010.

Sheohar District of Bihar

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a brick kiln unit at Purnahiya in Sheohar District of Bihar and fired at an accounts clerk.

Muzaffarpur District of Bihar

Four Maoists were arrested while they were allegedly making plans to extort levy from under-construction infrastructure projects in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar. Muzaffarpur SSP Ranjit Kumar Mishra said raids were conducted during the early hours on the basis of information provided by hardcore Maoist Dasai Ram, who was arrested in Motihari in East Champaran District on May 31.

Ranchi District of Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Ishwar Dayal Mahto, was arrested in Bundu forests of Ranchi District in Jharkhand even as another Maoist managed to escape. Police recovered a 9mm loaded pistol from him. He belonged to the Kundan Pahan squad of the CPI-Maoist.

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

The Bokaro Police recovered and defused a 20 kg can bomb on Sarubera–Palamu main road in Bokaro District of Jharkhand.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Virendra Darro (32), was arrested during a search operation carried out by SFs in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. Police had declared cash reward of INR 2000 on his arrest.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A woman CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an exchange of fire between a joint team of SF personnel and Maoists in the restive Mirtoor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. One wireless set, two hand grenades, one 315 bore rifle and other materials were also seized from the spot.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Police arrested three Maoists from Kirandul town in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Government is soon going to raise a tribal battalion to take on the Maoists in Bastar region. The UHM Rajnath Singh has agreed “in principle” to a proposal to this effect given by Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh when the former was on a two-day visit to the State last week, a senior Police officer said. Modalities for forming the battalion will soon be worked out jointly by the Centre and the State Government.

Koraput District of Odisha

BSF personnel engaged in anti- CPI-Maoist operations escaped unhurt after a landmine exploded off a forested road near Balipeta under Narayanpatna Police Station limits in Koraput District, Odisha. "Few minutes after a vehicle carrying our forces passed the crime spot, the explosive went-off. There is no report of any injury or casualty," said IGP, South-Western Range, YK Jethwa.

Rayagada District of Odisha

The Maoists through an audio tape released charged both the Centre and State Government of favouring Vedanta and Utkal Aluminium International Limited in Rayagada District of Odisha by using security personnel against tribals. "Both the governments are working as agents of these two companies. The state government is trying to handover Niyamgiri hill to Vedanta for bauxite mining and torturing tribals of the area," stated the voice in the audio tape. The voice identified as that of Sukdev, ‘secretary’ of Kashipur-Niyamgiri division of CPI-Maoist, urged the government to provide basic facilities to people living in Niyamgiri hill and withdraw security Forces.

Gaya District of Bihar 

Acting on a tip off, a CPI-Maoist ‘sub zonal commander’, identified as Bihad Yadav, was arrested from the Civil Lines Police Station area of Gaya District in Bihar. 

Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist has expressed its solidarity with the indigenous people of Australia in their struggle against Indian industrial house Adani Group which has signed a deal with Australian Government to develop a coal mines in Queens Land with an investment of more than INR 19 trillion. In a statement e-mailed to media in Raipur the CPI-Maoist Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee spokesman Gudsa Usendi said the people have already knocked the doors of court and Maoists were very much enthusiastic and inspired with the Australian indigenous peoples' struggle. The mail further said "Since Modi took oath as prime minister he has been working overtime to make his nearest and dearest capitalist friends get lands, mines, contracts, leases and opportunities to invest in India and abroad." The statement alleged adding that Coal mine and Adani Group in Queens Land of Australia should be seen in this context only.

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Police have claimed to have intensified the process of setting-up 'fortified police stations' in Bastar region in order to strengthen security apparatus in the Maoist-hit area. The UMH Rajnath Singh had visited Sukma District on May 31, 2015 to inaugurate the first fortified police station of the State erected at Dornapal. "Apart from Dornapal, constructions of FPS have been completed in Konta of Sukma District and at Bhairamgarh in Bijapur District," an unnamed senior Police official said.

Chhattisgarh

Two troopers, one from the CRPF and the other from the DF, were grievously injured when CPI-Maoist cadres ambushed SFs at two different places in Bastar region. The first explosion took place when the Maoists triggered a landmine targetting a search party of the DF personnel at Belkagunda under Kistaram Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. The Maoists also fired at the SFs. The Maoists ambushed a search party comprising the CRPF and the DF at Murdanda of Bijapur District inuring a trooper of the Central Paramilitary Force.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

A jewellery trader, identified as Manoj Soni, was seriously injured when the CPI-Maoist cadres attacked him at Palnar village under Kuwakonda Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred on the first day of the 'Jan Pituri Saptah' (5-11 June) observed by the Maoists in memory of their lost cadres.

Koraput District of Odisha

A village guard, identified as Jaga Khilo, was killed by CPI-Maoist cadres at Petru village under Pottangi Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha. The Maoists left a handwritten letter near the body of the deceased in which they alleged he was a ‘Police informer’. Koraput SP, C.S. Meena said as a village guard Jaga surely had contacts with the Police. “But this unarmed village guard living in a remote village was nothing but a soft target for the Maoists, who owing to frustration of their declining base in Koraput District resorted to this heinous murder as part of their terror tactics,” the SP added. It was suspected that this murder was the handiwork of Maoist cadres of Srikakulam-Koraput division of AOBSC of the CPI-Maoist.

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

At least two cadres of the CPI-Maoist were killed in an encounter in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh. A Maoist camp was also neutralised during the encounter and three 12-bore rifles, around 15 backpacks and other material were recovered from the spot, said IG of Police, Bastar Range, S.R. Kalluri. “An encounter took place between a team of the District Reserve Guard of the Kondagaon District Police and the Maoists near Timdi village of Kondagaon this evening...”, added S.R. Kalluri.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A STF personnel of Chhattisgarh Police was injured in an encounter with CPI-Maoist cadres in a forest near Palamdagu under Dornapal Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

A senior Maoist cadre, identified as Fulsingh Korram (32), carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on his head and a woman Maoist cadre, Ramoli Netam (25), surrendered before Kondagaon Police in Chhattisgarh.

Muzaffarpur District of Bihar

Around 50 CPI-Maoist cadres attacked the base camp of Gammon India, a road construction company, at Kamtaul village under Kurhani Police Station limits on Muzaffarpur-Hajipur 4-lane road in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar in the intervening night of June 5-6 and torched five vehicles engaged in road construction work.

Jalandhar District of Punjab

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Deen Bandhu (28), was arrested from Jalandhar city in a joint operation by Punjab and Jharkhand Police. Deen Bandhu had been hiding in Jalandhar under the alias of Suraj Munda since December, 2014.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist cadres killed a villager, identified as Sodi Chandra Singh, on suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’ in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. Singh’s body was found near Polamapalli.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A woman CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Fuleshwari Pudo alias Mayawati (27), carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on her head, was arrested by a joint team of SFs from Iragaon village under Bhanupratappur region in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. She was a cadre of Pallemari Local Operation Squad.

Palamau District of Jharkhand

Twelve CPI-Maoist cadres were killed in an encounter with the Palamau District Police and a team of CoBRA personnel in Palamau District of Jharkhand. "The encounter took place in Bakoria village, about 140 kilometre from Ranchi. All the bodies have been recovered," said District SP Mayur Patel. The cadres belonged to the ‘dasta’ (firing squad) of Maoist 'zonal commander' RK alias doctor, ADGP SN Pradhan said.

Aurangabad District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an encounter with SFs near Chhuchhiya Maunwar village under Dhibra Police Station area in Aurangabad District of Bihar. Police said acting on a tip off a team of local Police and CRPF personnel conducted raid at a hide-out where the Maoists had taken shelter. "One Maoist died in an encounter while others managed to escape from the spot," a Police official said adding that the body of the slain Maoist could not be recovered as Maoists escaped from the spot taking the body with them.

Gumla District of Jharkhand

A villager, identified as Christopher Giddh (35), was killed during an encounter between the SFs and the CPI-Maoist cadres at Katkahi forest under Chainpur block in Gumla District of Jharkhand. Arun Kumar Singh, DIG, Ranchi Range said "The civilian was not on the side of the Maoists during the encounter. It seems that a stray bullet from the Maoists side hit him." The SFs also arrested a CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’ identified as Ashok Kumar alias Prasad Lakra and two of his associates from the encounter site.

Vaishali District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sagar Sahni, was arrested from Davaichh village under Tisiauta Police Station limits in Vaishali District of Bihar. 

Koraput District of Odisha

CPI-Maoist cadres attacked and ransacked a camp site of a construction firm involved in widening of a public road at Ganjeipadar village under Pottangi block of Koraput District in Odisha. The owner of the construction firm Pradip Padhi claimed that the Maoists torched an excavator, a tractor and a concrete mixture machine at the worksite camp. The Maoists also damaged 15 other machines used for construction work.

Ranchi District of Jharkhand

CPI-Maoist has claimed in a letter, sent to a vernacular daily in Ranchi that the June 9, 2015 Palamu District encounter in which 11 'active Maoist cadres' and a ‘zonal commander’ were killed is fake. In the letter, the CPI-Maoist Spokesperson Gopal Ji claimed that the cadres killed belonged to the JJMP which is a CPI-Maoist splinter group.

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Three cadres of the CPI-Maoist, including two women, were killed in an exchange of fire between the Maoists and the SFs near Jinipa under Tarlaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. Apart from the bodies, Police recovered five weapons from the spot and the dead Maoists were yet to be identified, a senior Police officer said.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

One Maoist was killed and three others were arrested after an encounter between the Sukma District Reserve Guard and Maoists near Tumma Vaagu village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. Apka Pandu (27), a member of Maoist battalion, Madvi Bheema (28), a member of Bhejji Maoist militia and Madvi Somlu of Kistaram Maoist militia were arrested during the encounter.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

A CRPF trooper was injured in an IED blast during a routine patrol in the Chintalnar-Burkapalli axis in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. "The incident occurred near Gadgadmeta village when a ROP of paramilitary forces was carrying out its operation on Jagargunda-Dornapal road”, Sukma ASP Santosh Singh said.

Gumla District of Jharkhand

SFs recovered 100 kilograms of explosives in Gumla District. The place of recovery was near the residence of CPI-Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ Prasad Lakra alias Ashok, who was arrested from a Gumla village on June 11.

Bolangir District of Odisha

A country liquor manufacturing unit was raided by a group of 20 armed CPI-Maoist cadres at Telenpali village under Khaparakhol block in Bolangir District of Odisha. Although no casualty was reported in the Maoist attack, the Maoists set ablaze the liquor-making unit and fled with cash. Country liquor worth over INR three million were stated to be damaged in attack.

Wardha District of Maharashtra

A senior CPI-Maoist cadre of Chhattisgarh, who had INR 500,000 reward on him, was arrested from Kasturba Hospital in Wardha District of Maharashtra where the Maoist had been operated for hernia a day earlier. Rasul alias Anil Shauri (30), ‘deputy commander’ of local organization squad (LOS) of Bayanar and a local area committee member of East Bastar division in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh had more than 50 offences against him. Two of his accomplices, Raju and Mahesh, natives of Nalgonda village in Bhamragarh tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District, were also arrested.

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

Santram Soni, a Police SI, was injured in an exchange of fire between the SFs and cadres of the CPI-Maoist in forests under Bakarkatta Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Khunti District of Jharkhand

Acting on tip off, the Police conducted a raid on a CPI-Maoist hideout and arrested three 'hardcore' Maoists, identified as Diwakar Pakar Munda, Umakant Pakar Munda and Mohammad Afsal Aalam, in Khunti District of Jharkhand. Police also recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, which was reportedly looted by the Maoists in 2008.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A woman CPI-Maoist cadre was arrested after a gun battle with the Police at Khadka village forests under Kanker Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. A rifle and a country-made gun were seized from her.

Palamau and Latehar Districts of Jharkhand

An encounter between the SFs and cadres of the CPI-Maoist in the bordering area of Palamau and Latehar Districts led to recovery of large quantity of detonators and live cartridges.

Dumka District of Jharkhand

Police detained the driver of a SUV and recovered detonators from several sacks in the car near Jermundi Police Station in Dumka District of Jharkhand.

Kalahandi District of Odisha

The CPI-Maoist cadres killed a Christian pastor, Ramesh Majhi (42), of Puijhari village under the M Rampur Police Station limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha suspecting him to be a Police informer. Locals found Majhi's body in the Telen Reserve Forest near the village.

Bolangir District of Odisha

CPI-Maoist cadres have set ablaze a kendu leaf godown under Lathore Police Station limits in Bolangir District of Odisha. Police said this is the sixth godown to be set on fire by the Maoists in the area in 2015.

Gumla District of Jharkhand

Twenty-one IEDs were recovered from Mahuatoli forest in Chainpur in Gumla District of Jharkhand.

Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand

Koderma Police arrested two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Kedar Yadav and Santosh Yadav, from Satgawan in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand.

Jamui District of Bihar

SFs arrested four CPI-Maoist cadres from a village in Jamui District of Bihar. Pamphlets and documents related to levy collection and Naxalite activities were seized from their possession.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Two CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested during a search operation carried out in Amabeda area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. Both the Maoists were members of a Maoist Janmilitia and used to provide logistic support to guerrillas. 

Rohtas District of Bihar

SFs arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Laxmi Singh Kharwar, with weapons following an encounter with the Maoists near a village in Rohtas District of Bihar. 

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Police in collaboration with Central Paramilitary Forces are carrying out small surgical operations against CPI-Maoist cadres in Bastar region in a prelude to a major exercise. The operation is based on specific intelligence inputs and Police are planning to continue the same during monsoon too. "As of now we are carrying out small (anti-Maoist) operations in different districts while gearing up for major operations (which are) in the offing," Bastar Range Inspector IG SRP Kalluri said.

Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu

A letter stating that bombs would explode in 10 places in Coimbatore during the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2015 has been received by Ramanathapuram Police Station in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu. The threat letter was purportedly written by one Rajesh, who claimed to be a CPI-Maoist sympathiser.

Bihar

The Bihar State Government has asked the Central Government for a helicopter and two battalions of paramilitary troopers for operations against the CPI-Maoist ahead of the upcoming assembly polls in the State, an official said.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

A CAF personnel - Mangdu Takka – was killed in a CPI-Maoist attack in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. The CAF personnel had gone to a local weekly market when the Maoist cadres opened fire on him. Takka died on the spot and four other villagers sustained minor bullet injuries, said the Police.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Visakhapatnam District Police in Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border around dawn. There were 15 Maoists at the encounter site, said Visakhapatnam District SP Koya Praveen. Later, the Police found a body of a 25-year-old Maoist along with four hand grenades, two .303 rifles and 10 kit bags.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

20 Maoist militia members including seven ‘deputy commanders’ surrendered before Visakhapatnam Range DIG A. Ravichandra.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Police arrested two cadres of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Kartami Mukesh alias Mukka and Kawasi Deva, during a search operation carried out in a village under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. The arrested Maoist duo were members of Maoist Janmilitia team active in Gadiras region and were involved in incidents like damaging roads and helping Naxals.

Odisha

With Maoists on active mode, the Odisha State Police is contemplating to redeploy Forces in certain areas of western and northern regions from where SF personnel had been withdrawn in the past. “We will redeploy forces at those places from where they were withdrawn months back. As the situation has changed, we have decided to take proactive measures,” DGP Sanjeev Marik told media persons. Marik claimed that strength of the State police has increased manifold, and State forces’ dependence on Central forces to tackle CPI-Maoist menace has declined. “State forces like District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) are fighting against Maoists along with Central forces. The strength of SOG has now increased to 3,000 from 1,500,” DGP said. He, however, said that Maoists activities have declined in K Balang, Koira, Bonai and Lathikata areas which were earlier considered their stranglehold.

Odisha

The DGP added though Maoist activities have come down drastically, forces would be redeployed along the borders of Sambalpur, Sundargarh and Deogarh Districts to tackle the small Maoist groups. “Jharkhand-based splinter Maoist outfit People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) and another Jharkhand-based criminal outfit Pahadi Cheetah have been neutralised on Sundargarh side of the border in Odisha,” he said. He further said Odisha Police are gaining self-sufficiency in containing the Maoist menace due to increase in manpower to 65,000 from 40,000 in the last 12 years.

Jehanabad District of Bihar

Acting on intelligence inputs, Bihar Police arrested a top CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Rajak alias Tyagiji alias Shivji alias Baba, carrying INR 500,000 reward on his head and his accomplice - Surendra Manjhi - from Pariyawan village under Ghoshi Police Station limits in Jehanabad District of Bihar. Jehanabad SP Aditya Kumar said some Maoist literature has been seized from them. Rajak was the CPI-Maoist in-charge of Magadh Zone. 

Gumla District of Jharkhand

Suspected Maoist, identified as Arvind Gope, was arrested from Narkela in Gumla District of Jharkhand for demanding an extortion amount of INR 150,000 from a teacher.

Nawada District of Bihar

An encounter took place between SF personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres in Nawadih forests under Rupau Police Station limits in Nawada District of Bihar after the Maoists held three villagers captive. The encounter took place and continued for almost four hours during which several rounds were fired from both sides. However, later the Maoists released all the captive villagers. No casualty was reported.

Jehanabad District of Bihar

Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Chandeshwar Razak alias Shivji Dhobi alias Baba, with another associate, Surendra Manjhi, from Atiawan village under Ghosi Police Station limits in Jehanabad District of Bihar. Razak carries a reward of INR One million on his head in Jharkhand and of INR 500,000 in Bihar.

Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand

Around 25 CPI-Maoist cadres under Mithileshji's dalam allegedly blew up the bridge over Konar river in Churchu block, 50 kilometres from District headquarters of Hazaribagh District, Jharkhand, ahead of their bandh call on June 23. The Maoists issued a bandh diktat for Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh to protest against the recent Palamau encounter.

Vaishali District of Bihar

While observing two day bandh across Bihar, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh, the Maoists burnt down eight tractors at Agrail village in Vaishali District of Bihar and set ablaze a mobile tower at Gausganj village near Paliganj in Patna in separate incidents.

Latehar District of Jharkhand

The CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a stretch of the railway track between Chhipadohar and Barwadih stations derailing three bogies and the engine of Palamu Express in Latehar District of Jharkhand.

West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

About a dozen of posters, purportedly pasted by Maoists, were found in the heart of Chaibasa, headquarters of West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. The Police have removed all the posters pasted in and around the Kolhan University and nearby Tata College under Muffasil Police Station.

Jharkhand

A day-long bandh called by the Maoists crippled normal life in Jharkhand, as vehicles remained off the roads and shops closed.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Four suspected CPI-Maoist "sympathisers", identified as Sunaram Teta (30), Dharam Singh Korche (36), Atmaram Korram (30) and Baliram Korche (30), were arrested under Korar Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh for their alleged involvement in torching of vehicles at a mining site in Korar region.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

The CPI-Maoist has set ablaze machinery used for construction of roads at Moyyalagummi village in Lingeti panchayat under Pedabayalu mandal of Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh. They left a press note in Odiya at the incident site alleging that Police had been indulging in fake encounters and illegally arresting innocent villagers.

Begusarai District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Nand Lal Paswan, was arrested by Bihar State Police from Jokia village under Bhagwanpur Police Station limits in Begusarai District of Bihar.

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

In a major haul of CPI-Maoist weaponry, three improvised rocket launchers and two detonators have been seized from a dense forest under Madanwada Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh.

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

A large number of CPI-Maoist banners were found at Boitili and other areas of G Madugula and Pedabayalu mandals of Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh.

NS

The CPI-Maoist has asked people to observe protest week from July 1 to 7 to voice their disapproval of fake encounters, atrocities, arrests, harassments as well as fake surrenders conducted by the Police.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Jugnu alias Jagmohan, during a search operation carried out in a village under the limits of Badgaon Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. 

Dumka District of Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Seemant Soren (22), who was allegedly involved in several violent incidents including the killing of Pakur District SP Amarjeet Balihar in 2013, was arrested from Chatupara locality of Dumka District of Jharkhand.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Two hardcore CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Adama Kawasi (21) and Rama Madkami (20), carrying reward money of INR 100,000 each on their head, surrendered in Malkangiri District of Odisha. Both were active members of Malkangiri Koraput Border Division (MKBD). “Kawasi was the personal bodyguard of Uday, secretary of MKBD of Maoists,” said Inspector General of Police (IGP), south west range of Odisha, Yashwant Jethwa.

NS

A recent document published by the DKSZC of CPI-Maoist revealed at least two major cases of sexual misconduct against two senior cadres, leading to one being demoted and the other being shot dead after inquiry and public court hearing. Rammurti, a ‘commander’ of company-2 under DKZSC was found guilty of “indiscipline and anarchist and indecent behaviour with women in the area, as well as women cadres”. The document, however, does not mention the place of Rammurti’s execution. “Rammurti had joined the Naxal movement as a member of company-1 in Bastar in 2002. He exhibited indiscipline and anarchist behaviour and hence was transferred to company-2. Despite repeated advice and attempts to reform him, he did not budge. When it was decided to send him home, he threatened to go to the police and divulge details about the movement to them. So after due inquiry and consent from senior leaders, it was decided to give him death penalty. Finally, a public hearing was also organised and the decision was reaffirmed,” the document read.

Wayanad District of Kerala

Sending out a strong message to Kerala State Government on the existence of CPI-Maoist activism post Roopesh-Shyna arrest in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, an armed group of five Maoists have reportedly visited households at Kurichiya colony near Melathalapuzha in Wayanad District of Kerala.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist cadres killed their own colleague, identified as Bhagat, a Naxal area committee member in a ‘Jan Adalat’ at Gunderas village under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh who was preparing to lay down arms before Police. Bhagat was planning to desert the organization, along with his wife, Sukma, SP, D. Shravan, informed. The wife of killed Maoist cadre is still under Naxals’ captivity, the Police officer informed.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Three Maoists, including a couple were arrested from separate locations in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, Police informed.

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre identified, as Murra Vedga alias Murra Usendi, who was involved in looting of arms from guards at the residence of BJP leader and former MLA Manturam Pawar was arrested during a search operation carried out in Durgkondal region of Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. Usendi was the ‘president’ of the Jantana Sarkar of the CPI-Maoist in Chhindpadar region.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

The CPI-Maoist cadres allegedly killed a tribal civilian, identified as Raman Tamarabi (40), in the cut off area of Balimela reservoir near Chintamchilika village in Malkangiri District of Odisha. It is alleged that a group of armed Maoists had abducted Tamarabi from Chintamchilika village on June 1, suspecting him to be a ‘Police informer’. His body was found in the forest near the village. The throat of the victim had been slit open. Some locals claimed that the body also had bullet marks.

Lakhisarai District of Bihar

CPI-Maoist cadres killed two youths, identified as Laxman Koda (22), Makhru Koda (24), in Jamunia forest under Piri Bazar Police Station limits of Lakhisarai District of Bihar. The Maoists picked up the youths from Jamunia village last night and shot them dead in a nearby forest, SP Ashok Kumar said. The Maoists killed the two for being ‘police informers’, the SP added. The bullet-riddled bodies of the youths have been recovered.

Malkangiri District of Odisha

A tribal man, identified as Lalit Dora (50), was killed by CPI-Maoist cadres in Dhuliput village in Paparmatla area under Chitrakonda Police Station area in Malkangiri District of Odisha suspecting him to be a Police informer. Maoists stormed in to his house in the night, dragged Dora out and thrashed him to death as the rebels are observing 'protest week' demanding halt to anti-Maoists operations by SFs.

Deogarh District of Odisha

An exchange of fire took place between SF personnel and the Maoists in the forests of Mara and Atul under the Barkote Police Station limits in Deogarh District of Odisha. Deogarh SP Sarah Sharma said the exchange of fire took place at around 11 am while joint Forces, consisting of personnel from Deogarh Police, CRPF and DVF, were conducting combing operations in Mara, Atula and Khunta forests in the District.

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

Rajnandgaon SP of Chhattisgarh, P. Sundarraj informed that during the past two months, Police have achieved notable success through different anti-Maoist operations carried out in the District. In the month of May this year, Police had busted a CPI-Maoist camp in the jungles of Nagur and seized arms and ammunition in huge quantity.

Karimnagar District of  Telangana

The Husnabad Police of Karimnagar District in Telangana arrested a CPI-Maoist ‘deputy commander’, identified as Musaki Adma, (22), and seized 37 gelatine sticks from his possession. The arrest of the Maoist leader attains importance in view of Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s bus travel in Husnabad region on July 4 to participate in the Haritha Haaram programme.

Palamu District of Jharkhand

A former CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Bijay Singh, was arrested by the Nawajaipur Police in Palamu District of Jharkhand. Confirming this, the DSP H L Ravi said the arrest was made when this ex-Maoist was flaunting his illicit weapon to frighten the second party in a disputed land.

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

One CPI-Maoist cadre has reportedly been killed by their own Maoist cadres in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. “Charred body of the cadre, identified as Badru alias Masa, who was a Section Commander of military platoon number-24 of Maoist outfit was recovered from Permpara village forests under Gadiras Police Station limits,” ASP, Anti-Maoist operations, Sukma, Santosh Singh said. 

Three Maoist cadres were reportedly killed by their colleagues in Sukma during the past one week, the ASP said adding, their bodies are yet to be recovered. “Our sources informed that a senior-level cadre from Maoist military wing Hemla Bhagat and his wife Kosi, chief of Dandakaranya Kisan Majdoor Sangathan, figured among the rebels reportedly killed by their colleagues early this week,” Singh said. Badru was murdered after being labeled as ‘Police informer’, he said.

Patna District of Bihar

A suspected veteran CPI-Maoist, who is accused in several cases of violence and absconding since 1992, was arrested from a place in Paliganj area of Patna District of Bihar. Patna SSP Vikas Vaibhav said the arrested Maoist has been identified as Indresh Ram. "Indresh has been an important Maoist involved in at least nine cases of murder, attempt to murder, extortion and violation of Arms Act in Paliganj and Masaurhi Police Station areas. He was absconding for a long time," the SSP said.

Kerala

Kerala Government said it was committed to ending CPI-Maoist threat but made it clear that the activities of the LWEs could not be suppressed through force. Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala in a Facebook post said “The Government has no illusion that it can suppress Maoist threat by using force” but made it clear that the Government was committed to ending the challenges posed by the banned outfit. The government also did not want to crush any peaceful protest and violate the Human Rights of any person, he added.

Andhra-Odisha Border Region

People from as many as 30 villages have reportedly attended a meeting conducted by the CPI-Maoist on the Andhra-Odisha border region, the first day of the two-day bandh call. The meeting was conducted by the Malkangiri-Visakha-Koraput division committee of the CPI-Maoist and the committee’s ‘secretary’ Venu had renewed the party’s warning to the five families that the party accused of involving in the killing of two Maoists near Korukonda in Visakha Agency during October last. The party would not spare the five families but the rest of Girijans living on the Andhra-Odisha border need not fear the Maoists and could stay in their villages.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

CPI-Maoist cadres blew up a range office of the forest department at Decchli village in Aheri tehsil in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, using LPG cylinders meant for distribution among tribals under a government scheme. All official documents were gutted in the explosion and the roof of the office blown off. The Maoists left a written warning that no villager should work for any forest department programme such as plantation, protection monitoring etc. “Around 50-60 Naxals came at midnight, took two of the cylinders in our stock to the range office and ignited a blast. All documents were gutted in the fire,” said a senior forest official.

East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh

A huge cache of detonators and gelatin sticks were seized and four persons arrested in this connection in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. The dump found at the Maredumilli bus stand comprised 128 gelatin sticks, 118 electric detonators and 28 electric wires, Ramachopdavaram ASP S Fakirappa said.

Latehar District of Jharkhand

Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested by SFs in Latehar District of Jharkhand. The arrested trio - Umesh Yadav, Srinath Singh alias Santosh and Ashish Kumar Singh - were arrested during a joint operation by the Jharkhand STF and a team of Latehar District Police.

Bastar District of Chhattisgarh

Five CPI-Maoist cadres surrendered in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh. "The cadres turned themselves in before senior Police officials at Jagdalpur District Headquarters," IGP, Bastar Range, S.R.P. Kalluri said. Of the surrendered Maoists, Mahesh Tati alias Hurra, the ‘deputy commander’ of the Malangir LOS was reportedly held hostage by his colleagues after branding him as ‘cheater’ not loyal to the banned movement, he added. "As per his statement, Tati had managed to flee from the captivity of Naxals before he surrendered," the officer said. He was an expert in imparting training to Maoist recruits in guerrilla warfare and was carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head.

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

A transit camp of Maoists was neutralised by SFs following a gun battle with insurgents in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh, Police said. The SF personnel recovered a cache of materials used in making explosives.

Balangir District of Odisha

A hardcore woman CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Nirmala, was arrested by Balangir District Police from Titilagarh Railway Station in Balangir District of Odisha. The Police had also arrested another Maoist, Goutam Bag, along with her. But Bag allegedly committed suicide.

Patna District of Bihar

The Police recovered more than 12 can bombs from a private lodge in Kankarbagh area in Patna District of Bihar. SSP Vikash Vaibhav said that on a tip off, Police searched the lodge and recovered the bombs hidden there. The CPI-Maoist cadres are suspected to be behind it, he said.

Muzaffarpur District of Bihar

A Maoist cadre, identified as Mithlesh Ram, was arrested with firearms from Hathori village in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar.

Jamui District of Bihar

Suspected Maoists kidnapped a student from a reputed residential school in Jamui District of Bihar.

Giridih District of Jharkhand

The cadres of the CPI-Maoist blew up three government buildings in Chainpur in Giridih District of Jharkhand.

Muzaffarpur District of Bihar

A Maoist cadre, identified as Mithlesh Ram, was arrested with firearms from Hathori village in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar.

Chatra District of Jharkhand

Police arrested a Maoist area commander named Baleshwar Yadav at Jolha Bigha village under Pratappur Police Station near the Jharkhand-Bihar border in Chatra District of Jharkhand. Chatra SP Surendra Jha said "Yadav has been a Maoist ideologue for some years. He had told his leaders that he was medically unfit and couldn't carry guns." Yadav is reportedly attached to the cultural and political wing of the CPI-Maoist.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

Nine wanted CPI-Maoist cadres surrendered before Police in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. “The Maoist movement received a big jolt today when nine Maoists, including the ‘section commander’ of PLGA company No. 4, Irapa alias Pradip Kujur, laid down their arms and decided to come to mainstream. All of them were inspired by the surrender of senior Maoist leader Gopi and Vijay earlier this year,” said a press statement issued by the office of SP, Gadchiroli. Apart from Irapa, his wife Sindhu, Kasansur Dalam member Rupesh, Kasansur area committee member Durgesh, Dalam member Kanhu, Platoon B member Raju, Korchi Dalam member Roja, platoon 14 member Akash and dalam member Subash also surrendered.

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

SFs arrested a senior cadre of the CPI-Maoist military wing PLGA, Sunil alias Chayan Singh Hidami, in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Ayatu, secretary of the Malangir area committee of the CPI-Maoist, has been ‘detained’ by his own party men and has been kept in captivity in the Katekalyan forest in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada District reliable sources have told. Ayatu has been accused of facilitating the surrender of Maoist leader Kiran alias Sannu Potam on May 24 before the Dantewada Police. Sources told that Ayatu reportedly uttered some “unpleasant words” against the highhandedness of Darbha DVC member and Malangir area committee in charge Nirmala.

Sukma District in Chhattisgarh

A STF trooper was injured in a gun-battle with CPI-Maoist cadres in the forests under Kukanar Police Station limits in Sukma District in Chhattisgarh. The gun-battle took place while a joint team of security personnel was carrying out an anti-Maoist operation.

Chatra District of Jharkhand

SFs recovered a seven kilogram pipe bomb planted under the Ghori Ghat Main road in Chatra District of Jharkhand. On a tip off, CRPF and the District Police personnel launched a search and recovered the explosive. It was apparently planted by CPI-Maoist to target security forces, from the arterial road passing through Jolhatetaria village, SP Surendra Kumar Jha said.

Vaishali District in Bihar

With the arrest of four persons, including three CPI-Maoist cadres, Hajipur Police of Vaishali District in Bihar claimed to have cracked the case of ‘levy’ demand made from owner of Avon cycle factory at Hajipur. The North Bihar ‘zonal committee’ of the CPI-Maoist had demanded INR 1.5 million as ‘levy’ from the owner of a under construction Avon cycle factory on June 26. The Police seized revolutionary literature, laptop containing details of Maoists network, posters, firearms and cell phones from the possession of arrested persons.

Sheohar District of Bihar

Acting on a tip off, Bihar Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Gulam Mustafa, from a village under Tariyani Police Station limits in Sheohar District of Bihar. He was arrested while he was extorting from a panchayat head.

Chhattisgarh

The CPI-Maoist has owned up to killing two of its senior cadres in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. Four senior Maoists – Badru, Hemla Bhagat, Kosi and Hinge - active in Bastar were killed by their own party men in the last few days. One Maoist leader has been “detained” and another Maoist leader managed to escape from the captivity of his own comrades and surrendered to the Police.

“Our party held a people’s court which awarded death penalty to Badru [a DVC member of the Darbha area] and Hemla Bhagat [another Darbha DVC member and chief of Maoists’ military intelligence wing in the area]. Both of them have been killed for indulging in anti-people, anti-party activities. They were in contact with the police and were planning to kill some senior leaders of the party. They were also conspiring to surrender with weapons before the enemy [the police],” said Surinder, secretary of the Darbha Division of the CPI-Maoist, in a press statement. However, the statement did not mention anything about two other leaders — Hinge and Kosi — who have been killed by the rebels in the last week of June. “Our party never executed any of its cadres who wanted to go home. We only punish those who indulge in treachery and damage our party and the movement. We appeal to the people to continue this struggle,” said the Maoist leader.

July 13

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Two personnel of the CRPF were injured in an IED blast triggered by CPI-Maoist cadres in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh.

Violent

July 13

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Four Assistant Constables, recruited by Chhattisgarh Police as Auxiliary Personnel, were abducted by suspected Maoist cadres in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The four have been identified as Jaydev Yadav, Mangal Sodhi, Raju Tela and Rama Majji.

Violent

July 13

Bastar District of Chhattisgarh

A member of Maoist LOS, identified as Saybo Halami (25), was arrested during a search operation carried out by a joint team of CRPF, STF and District Police, under Mardum Police Station limits in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

July 13

Kozhikode District of Kerala

Kerala Police arrested a person, identified as Ibrahim alias Babu (62) from Kozhikode District of Kerala who has been acting as a courier among top CPI-Maoist leaders in the State.

Non-Violent

July 13

Vishakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Eleven CPI-Maoist cadres, including two members of the Pedabayalu Dalam surrendered before Visakha Rural SP of Andhra Pradesh Koya Praveen. Among those who surrendered, Pangi Chinna Rao (20) and Gemmeli Malleswara Rao (28) allegedly worked as ‘members’ of the Pedabayalu Dalam for a year after serving as ‘militia members’ for almost five years. The other surrendered militia members are Gemmeli Subba Rao (60), Taalabu Chinnayya Padal (27), Taalabu Rambabu (20), Gemmeli Chinnayya (20), Gemmeli Sanyasi (25), Sirima Srinu (28), Butari Appa Rao (45), Sirima Raja Rao (29) and Korra Paul (20).

Non-Violent

July 13

Koraput District  of Odisha

SFs intensified combing operation in CPI-Maoist-affected Narayanpatna, Bandhugaon and Laxmipur areas of Koraput District, Odisha after five tiffin bombs, three bundles of live wire, Maoist uniforms, literature and medicines were found by BSF troopers in Kunjeru forest under Bandhugaon Police limits.

Non-Violent

July 14

Balangir District of Odisha

Two Maoist banners purportedly put up by the Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund Divisional Committee of the CPI-Maoist were found in Tilenpali village under Khaprakhol block of Odisha’s Balangir District.

Non-Violent

July 14

Gaya District of Bihar

The Police arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres, who are wanted in several cases, in Gaya District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

July 15

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

Four auxiliary Constables belonging to Chhattisgarh Police were killed by the CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The SPO-turned-Auxiliary Constables, identified as Jaydev Yadav, Mangal Sori, Raju Tela and Rama Majji, were abducted in the afternoon of July 13, by the rebels. Three of them were posted in Kutru Police Station, another was in Bedre. Their bodies were found near Kutru.

Violent

July 15

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

Two hardcore CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Moti Ram (25) and Dinesh (23), who were members of Maoist LOS active in Kiskod area in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh surrendered before the Police in the District.

Non-Violent

July 15

Chhattisgarh

Maoists warned saying, Policemen would be killed if they harassed villagers or participated in Salwa Judum or ‘Operation Green Hunt’. ADG. Anti-Naxal Operations, R.K. Vij said Police and SFs would intensify operations against Maoists. Locals have declared a 'bandh' at Kutru, Bedre, Farsegarh, Gudma and Saknapalli against the killings.

Statement

July 15

New Delhi

CM Raman Singh who is in New Delhi to attend a meeting of Niti Aayog to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, condemned the killing of four Policemen in Bijapur District, and said it is an “act of cowardice” and shows the frustration of Naxals.

Statement

July 15

Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh

Thirty tribals from eight villages in Visakha Agency of Andhra Pradesh where the State Government is proposing to take up bauxite mining have been warned by the CPI-Maoist’s ‘east division committee’ to come out of the bauxite rehabilitation committees and support the local people’s struggle against bauxite mining.

Statement

July 15

Gumla District of Jharkhand

Senior CPI-Maoist leaders put sharpshooters on the job to gun down a former journalist in Gumla District of Jharkhand to avenge his apparent role in putting a Maoist ‘zonal commander’ behind bars in June, 2015, the Jharkhand Police said after the arrest of three youths. Interrogations of the youths, Md Nasir, Md Azad and Md Azim, revealed that Maoists believed Satish Tiwary, the journalist turned-farmer, was the prime mover behind the arrest of Prasad Lakra, a ‘zonal commander’.

Non-Violent

July 15

Warangal District of  Telangana

SPF Police arrested a youth, suspected to be a CPI-Maoist cadre, from the MGM hospital in Warangal city in Telangana. The Police seized a firearm from his possession. 

Non-Violent

July 16

East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand

Three Maoist sympathisers were arrested with explosives in Derang valley under Ghatsila Sub-division of East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. Acting on a tip off, the District Police and the CPRF jointly launched a search operation and arrested two persons transporting six pieces of detonators, one kg each of promotional explosives and aluminium IED component near Derang under Dalbhumgarh Police Station, SSP, Anoop T Mathew said.

Non-Violent

July 16

Sukma District of Chhattisgarh

Maoists released an Auxiliary Constable of Chhattisgarh Police, who was abducted from Sukma District of the State on July 10. Madvi Soma, a SPO turned Auxiliary Constable posted in Polampalli Police Station of Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, was abducted by the Maoists when he was travelling to Dornapal town in a local transport vehicle for some personal work.

Violent

July 16

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

Around 30 to 40 uniformed CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze an office of the forest department in Malewada village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. No one was injured in the incident, however, the furniture and important documents of the forest department were damaged in the fire.

Violent

July 17

Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh

A woman CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh. “The body of the woman has been recovered after an encounter between Police teams and the Maoists in Pirampal forest of Narayanpur,” said S.R.P. Kalluri, the IGP, Bastar range. “The deceased has been identified as Janki, a resident of Edangpal village under Benur Police Station. She was a member of the Bayanar Local Guerrilla Squad of the Maoists and also worked as the doctor in the group.

Violent

July 17

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A group of security personnel had a close save as Maoists detonated a powerful IED on the Awapalli-Mordunda road in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. No one was injured in the explosion. The Maoists exploded the landmine, planted beneath the soil near Tekri village under Bijapur Police Station limits when a team of CRPF was patrolling in the region to ensure security to an under construction road, Bijapur ASP Indira Kalyan Elesela said.

Violent

July 17

Malkangiri District of Odisha

The CPI-Maoist cadres released all the abducted villagers of Mahupadar under the Mathili Police Station in Malkangiri District of Odisha. According to reports, the Maoists released all 11 abducted villagers after hearing their pleas in a ‘kangaroo court’ deep inside the Dandipadar forest in the District. While most of the abducted villagers were found innocent, a few were issued warning for committing mistakes, sources said.

Violent

July 17

Vaishali District of Bihar

Three CPI-Maoist cadres and a sympathiser were arrested from Thathan in Vaishali District of Bihar. The four were arrested while they were canvassing for a ‘martyrs fair’ scheduled to be organised there on July 28 in remembrance of their cadres killed in encounter with Police, SP Rakesh Kumar said. The SP added Maoist literature has been recovered from them.

Non-Violent

July 18

Jamui District of Bihar

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sanjay alias Nepali, was arrested by a joint team of CRPF and Bihar Police in Jamui District of Bihar.  ASP DN Pandey said that Sanjay was arrested from Dakshini Pahari Lenin village under Chandradeep Police Station limits.

Non-Violent

July 18

Dumka District of Jharkhand

A wanted Maoist, who was involved in the killing of SP Amarjit Balihar near Kathikund in Pakur District on July 2, 2013, was arrested during a raid in his native village under Ramgarh Police Station in Dumka District of Jharkhand.

Non-Violent

July 19

Jharkhand

Four suspected Maoist cadres, including two women cadres, were arrested from different parts of Jharkhand.

Non-Violent

July 19

Giridih District of Jharkhand

A suspected Maoist cadre, identified as Buddhan Murmu (40), a resident of Betibandh village under Tesapuli panchayat in Pirtand block in Giridih District of Jharkhand was arrested in connection with a blast in a government building at Chainpur on July 10, 2015, said Giridih SP Kuldeep Dwivedi.

Non-Violent

July 19

Gaya District of Bihar

Acting on a tip off, a Police team raided Shastri Nagar locality under Rampur Police Station in Gaya District of Bihar and arrested a CPI-Maoist ‘area commander’, identified as Vikas alias Guruji. He was carrying a reward of INR 25,000 on his head.

Non-Violent

July 19

Munger District of Bihar

A Maoist, identified as Vijay Manjhi, was arrested from Amjhar locality under East Colony Police Station area in Munger District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

July 19

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

In an audio tape circulated to a few media houses by the East Division of the CPI-Maoist, Kailasam, a leader from the division has claimed that the SP, Visakhapatnam District, Koya Praveen is helping the companies who intent to undertake bauxite mining in the Agency areas of the district by trying to suppress the people’s movement.

Statement

July 19

Ramgarh District of Jharkhand

Two women cadres of the CPI-Maoist were arrested from a hospital in Ramgarh District headquarters town of Jharkhand. The duo - Bahumuni Kumari (20) and Pooja Kumari (16) - were active in Bokaro District of Jharkhand, alleged that they were raped by the outfit's ‘regional committee member’ Santoshda and his two aides.

Non-Violent

July 20

Banka District of Bihar

A group of around 20 CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a bridge construction site in Banka District of Bihar, thrashing workers, shooting indiscriminately and setting ablaze vehicles stationed there. Banka SP Satya Prakash said nine labourers were injured in the incident, of which three have bullet injuries. The torched vehicles include two SUVs, two tractors, an excavator, an earthmover and a motorcycle.

Violent

July 20

Gaya District of Bihar

Poonam, alleged to be a veteran woman leader of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested from Salaiya Police Station area in Gaya District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

July 20

East Champaran District of Bihar

A Maoist who was allegedly involved in extortion and provides logistics for CPI-Maoist was arrested in a joint operation by Bihar Police and CRPF in East Champaran District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

July 20

Malkangiri District of Odisha

The CPI-Maoist cadres have thrashed 11 people on the charges of being ‘Police informers’ in a 'people's court' in Malkangiri District of Odisha.

Violent

July 20

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A top CPI-Maoist cadre carrying cash reward of INR 800,000 on his head, identified as Sodi Ganpat (22), was arrested from his native place Punnur village under Awapalli Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. The arrested Maoist was a prominent member of section-1 under military company-2 of battalion-1 of the CPI-Maoist.

Non-Violent

July 20

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Police have achieved success in containing the activities of the CPI-Maoist and are able to penetrate into all areas of the Visakha Agency where the Maoists have influence, SP Koya Praveen said.

Statement

July 21

Jharkhand

The Jharkhand State Government came out with an exhaustive list of wanted rebels owing allegiance to the CPI-Maoist and its breakaway faction, PLFI, announcing total reward money of INR 86.9 million for their arrests.

Statement

July 22

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

A former CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Madhav Warlu Padda (38), was killed by his former colleagues with sharp weapons near Mauja-Kotmi village in Etapally region of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. An official said Padda was eliminated by his Maoist colleagues who were against his decision to surrender. He had surrendered in November 2014. Padda before his surrender was with the Kasansoor Dalam of the CPI-Maoist for 10 years since 2005.

Violent

July 22

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

Police in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra have recovered a letter written by a Maoist to a top comrade expressing concerns about the weakening of the movement. "The letter is written by a local Naxal commander. Though it is addressed to one Comrade Mausi, we suspect it was meant for Narmada Aaka, who is a big Naxal leader and has been a guiding light for the Gadchiroli movement for Maoists. Narmada Aaka is currently believed to be hiding in the jungles of Abujhmad in Chhattisgarh," said an officer involved in counterinsurgency operations in Gadchiroli.

Non-Violent

July 23

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Maan Singh alias Arjun (45) and Sanker Salam (30), active at different capacities under Partapur area committee of the outfit, were arrested from Pakhanjore area of Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

Non-Violent

July 23

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Five CPI-Maoist cadres including three females surrendered in Malkangiri District of Odisha. Odisha Government had declared INR 100,000 reward on heads of each of two male cadres Subba Madkami (22) and Soma Padiami (35) who surrendered. The three surrendered female Maoists were Debe Madkami (30), Laka Kawasi (25) and Bhime Madhi (25).

Non-Violent

July 23

Dumka District of Jharkhand

Police seized huge cache of explosives and arrested two men in connection with the case in Dumka District of Jharkhand. The accused have been identified as Pathiya Ansari and Tayyab Ansari. The accused had been hiding the explosives in their houses. Police carried out a raid after receiving a tip-off on July 23 about explosives being stocked in two houses. Preliminary investigations have revealed the explosives were manufactured in Nagpur city and were procured by the accused from West Bengal.

Non-Violent

July 23

Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra

Police investigation revealed that the killing of Dhanlal Baiju Madavi, of Gajamendhi village in Dhanora taluka of Gadchiroli District, Maharashtra, by cadres of CPI-Maoist alleging him to be Police informer was actually an incident of settling score with the victim by the Maoists. During investigations, the Police found out that Dhanlal had some days ago protested when a gang of Maoists tried to harass a village girl.

Violent

July 24

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

Maoists set ablaze 30 vehicles of the CCL engaged in mining work in Bokaro District of Jharkhand. More than 100 Maoists raided the CCL project site at Bermo area in the District. After thrashing the security men and asking them to leave, Maoists set the vehicles on fire.

Violent

July 24

Kalahandi District of Odisha

Exchange of fire took place between the cadres of the CPI-Maoist and SF personnel in Kalahandi District of Odisha.

Violent

July 24

Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh

Pangi Ramanna, a 27 year old youth abducted by the CPI-Maoist from his native village at Gobrapada under Rangabayalu panchayat in Munchingput mandal of Visakhapatnam District was killed according to information available on July 25. Ramanna, along with Pangi Dobulu (60) and Vanthala Sadhuram (15) were beaten up by the Maoists at the village before he was taken into deep forests. On July 24 night, about 400 Maoists, militia members and sympathisers entered Gobrapada at around 10 p.m. They set off a tiffin box bomb in Pongi Jeenabandhu's house, destroying houses of Pongi Ramanna and Vanthala Lyko also. When they tried to set on fire Mariya Sonia's house, villagers resisted. The Maoists then thrashed the three persons and took away Ramanna with them. On July 26 information was received that he was killed.

Violent

July 24

Kalahandi District of Odisha

Maoist ‘central committee member’’ Jampanna, who is carrying a cash award of INR 2.5 million on his head, gave SFs the slip during an encounter that lasted half an hour at Pongabaju reserve forest in Kalahandi District of Odisha. Brijesh Kumar Rai, SP, Malkangiri District, said Jampanna along with 50 to 60 Maoists fled the spot when the SFs tried to cordon them.

Violent

July 25

Gumla District of Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist leader, identified as Sylvester Minz, a Zonal/Area Committee member, who was carrying a reward of INR 1.5 million on his head, was killed in an encounter with Police in Gumla District of Jharkhand, while another was arrested in the District. Minz was shot dead in the encounter at a place under Chenpur Police Station, SP Bhimsen Tuti said. Acting on a tip-off that a group of Maoists have gathered at a village, Police surrounded the area between 5 AM and 6 AM. Witnessing the approaching force, the rebels fired upon the Police personnel triggering the gun battle, he said. A 'Sub-zonal Commander' Dilbar, carrying INR 500,000 on his head, was arrested after the encounter, the SP said.

Violent

July 25

Nuapada District of Odisha

CRPF personnel stationed at Boden in Nuapada District of Odisha seized local made guns from the house of one Jarman Majhi, a villager of Sial Lati village of Boden block in the District. The CRPF personnel while conducting a search operation found two barrels, a country-made pistol and bullets from the house of Jarman.

Non-Violent

July 25

Bargarh District of Odisha

Maoist posters were found in several places of Bargarh District of Odisha. Ahead of their Martyrs’ Week from July 28 to August 3, the Maoists sought support from people for their movement. Posters and red flags were found at Jharmunda Chhack on Padampur-Paikmal road. Similarly, handbills printed in Hindi were found scattered in the area.

Non-Violent

July 26

Kandhamal District of Odisha

An exchange of fire took place between SF personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres in Madagurha forest under Tumudibandha Police limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha. The exchange of fire started when Maoists opened fire at a joint team of the SOG and of DVF personnel who were patrolling the forest.

Violent

July 26

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Police busted an alleged CPI-Maoist urban support network, with the arrest of five people including a Raipur-based scrap businessman, from separate places. Dantewada SP Kamlochan Kashyap said that based on intelligence inputs, businessman Arun Agrawal and his accountant Balaram were arrested from Raipur airport on July 25 night when they were trying to flee, while three Maoist cadres were apprehended from Bhansi Police Station limits in Dantewada District. “Agarwal is said to be in close contact with a prominent Maoist of the Western Bastar Division Committee called Commander Sanjay alias Mohan Kadti. He often supplied detonators, explosives, generators, welding machines and other materials to the Maoists,” the Police officer said.

Non-Violent

July 26

Chatra District of Jharkhand

Chatra District Police of Jharkhand arrested a ‘deputy platoon commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Puranchand Yadav alias Pandu. Pandu was in the team of Kauleshwari zone regional commander Indal Bhokta. After interrogating the detained extremists, Chatra Police unearthed IEDs planted in the area. Three country-made rifles, a rifle with three magazines, 17 live cartridges, 16 detonators, two pouches, a pithoo and some medicines have also been recovered.

Non-Violent

July 26

Kandhamal District of Odisha

Odisha Police recovered two bodies of CPI-Maoist cadres including a woman from Madaguda reserve forest in Kandhamal District of Odisha. The duo might have been killed in the exchange of fire between the SFs and the Maoists, Police said. SFs also recovered three rifles, including a SLR, two tiffin bombs with wires, three rounds of ammunition, several empty cartridges and medicines from the dense forest.

Non-Violent

July 26

Malkangiri District of Odisha

A poster, purportedly written by the Maoists, seized from Malkangiri District of Odisha bus stand has put Police in spot. It has appealed to the public not to hold up public transportation during the Martyrs' Week, beginning July 28. "We doubt the authenticity of the poster," said Mitrabhanu Mohapatra, SP, Malkangiri District.

Non-Violent

July 27

Bokaro District of Jharkhand

Cadres of the CPI-Maoist blew up a panchayat bhavan in Pachmo on the foothills of Jhumra in Gomia block of Bokaro District of Jharkhand. The bhavan used to be a Police post earlier.

Violent

July 27

Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh

10 cadres of the CPI-Maoist, including a woman, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Kondagaon District, on the eve of the Martyrs’ Week. Kondagaon SP J. S. Watti said that Maoist people’s militia cadres turned themselves in to the Police citing “disappointment with exploitation of lower rung members by senior Maoist leaders” from Andhra Pradesh.

Non-Violent

July 27

East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh

A day before the commencement of Martyrs’ Week being observed by the CPI-Maoist, memorials were given finishing touches in parts of Visakha Agency  even as some posters and banners were put up in Chintoor and its adjoining mandals in East Godavari Agency area. In spite of intensive combing operations by Police and CRPF in the Visakha Agency, the Maoists erected four permanent memorials between G.K. Veedhi and Koyyuru.

Non-Violent

July 27

Purulia District of West Bengal

Police arrested two cadres of the CPI-Maoist from Purulia District of West Bengal for putting up posters in favour of the CPI-Maoist. Purulia SP Rupesh Kumar said "We have arrested two suspected Maoists-Khori Hansda and Mutru Hansda-from their house at Khenkridi village under Balarampur Police Station in Purulia for putting up posters with threats. Some posters and banners in favour of CPI-Maoist have been seized from them."

Non-Violent

July 27

West Bengal

We had earlier arrested three suspected Maoists-Mahendra Hembram, Badyanath Soren and Ajit Hembram from Urma station area on July 27 and after interrogating them, we have made this arrest," he said. Some Maoist posters were found at Matha, Vuchundi and Tiger More area under Balarampur Police Station in Purulia and some Maoist banners were found in some places under Barikul Police Station area in Bankura District of West Bengal.

Non-Violent

July 27

Jharkhand

The Jharkhand Government increased the cash rewards for information on four functionaries of the CPI-Maoist from INR 2.5 million to INR 10 million. The Maoist leaders carrying the cash reward on their head include Arvindji alias Dev Kumar Singh (50), Misir Besra (52), Prashant Bose (61) and Vivek Chandra Yadav.

Statement

July 29

Sukma and Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

Two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed in as many encounters with the Police in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. One of the Maoists was killed and four women cadres were arrested near Nihadi village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh when the Maoists were observing Martyrs’ Week, IG of Police, Bastar, S.R. Kalluri said. The other Maoist was killed near Dabba village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, where the encounter between the Maoists and a STF team is still on, he said. “We have recovered the body of a Maoist in uniform, along with a weapon, from the spot of the Dantewada encounter. In the second encounter, the body of a Maoist in uniform and one 3.3 rifle have been recovered,” Kalluri said. The identity of killed ultras is yet to be established.

Violent

July 29

Gadchiroli District of  Maharashtra

A former deputy sarpanch of Godalwahi village in Dhanora taluka of Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra, identified as Deorao Kirange's (26), was allegedly killed by CPI-Maoist cadres as they suspected him to be a Police informer.

Violent

July 29

East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh

East Godavari District Police of Andhra Pradesh unearthed a huge dump of weapon in the Donkarayi forest area. Police spotted a huge haul of grenades and revolvers during a combing operation. The anti-Naxal squad also seized the material being used in rocket launchers from the dump.

Non-Violent

July 29

Chatra District of Jharkhand

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Megnath (47) alias Shankar Paswan alias Shambhu, who had served as an ‘area commander’ of CPI-Maoist and is now a ‘sub-zonal commander’, surrendered before Jharkhand Police at the office of Chatra District SP S.K. Jha.

Non-Violent

July 29

East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh

The discovery of a CPI-Maoist arms dump in Y Ramavaram mandal in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh has put anti-Maoist forces including the Greyhounds, CRPF, Andhra Pradesh Special Police and Armed Reserve Police on alert. The armoury contained a variety of munitions ranging from single barrel guns to eight rocket launchers. According to ASP K. Phakeerappa there has been a “slight increase” in Maoist activity, but the Police are by and large in control.

Non-Violent

July 30

Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh

A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Modiyam Bojji (26), was arrested during a search operation by SFs in Chilnar, Gorna Mankeli village under Bijapur Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. Bojji, President of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangh, one of the frontal organizations of CPI-Maoist, and resident of Chilnar village under Bijapur Police Station circle, carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head.

Non-Violent

July 30

Kanker District of Chhattisgarh

A joint team of STF and District Force seized arms, mobile phone and other items following a gun battle with Maoists in a forested patch near Aalparas village under Koilebeda Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh. A muzzle gun, mobile phones, radio, bullets, gunpowder, medicines were recovered from the spot.

Non-Violent

July 31

Malkangiri District of Odisha

Three cadres of the CPI-Maoist, including two female cadres, were killed in an encounter with the Police in remote Burudi forest near Tandki village of Malkangiri District of Odisha. Odisha DGP Sanjiv Marik confirmed the encounter.

July 31

Gaya District of Bihar

A huge cache of explosives, suspected to be belonging to the CPI-Maoist, was recovered by the STF of Bihar Police from the forested area near Chhatarpur village under Imamganj Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar. The seized items included 1,000 high-power gelatine sticks, three big cylinder bombs, explosive cords, detonators and other things.

Non-Violent

August 1

East Champaran District of Bihar

Three Maoists have been arrested from two places in East Champaran District of Bihar.

Non-Violent

August 2

Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh

SFs busted a transit Maoist camp following a gun-battle with Maoists and recovered two firearms in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh. The skirmish between a joint team of SF personnel and rebels took place in Kundakaal hills under Madanwada Police Station limits, Rajnandgaon SP P Sundarraj said.

Non-Violent

August 2

Delhi

A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Chandeshwar Yadav (26), wanted in Jharkhand for ambushing a Police patrol party in 2014, was arrested in Delhi. Yadav, a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, carrying a reward of INR 500,000, was taken into custody by the sleuths of Special Cell following a tip off from west Delhi’s Kapashera area.

Non-Violent

August 2-3

Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh

A group of armed CPI-Maoist cadres stormed into a mine operated by NMDC Ltd on Bailadila hills mining area under Bacheli Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh and set afire dumpers and drilling machine involved in mining work, SP Dantewada, Kamlochan Kashyap informed.

Violent

August 3

Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand

Acting on a tip-off, Police arrested three Naxalites in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand.

Non-Violent

August 4

Chhattisgarh

CPI-Maoist cadres went on rampage in all four Districts of south Bastar during the South Bastar Bandh called by the banned outfit in protest against the Land Acquisition bill.

Violent