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August - 1 
Six left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), including a ‘platoon commander’ of the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA), were killed in two separate encounters in Prakasam and Warangal districts, on August 1. In the first, four N
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Six left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), including a ‘platoon commander’ of the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA), were killed in two separate encounters in Prakasam and Warangal districts, on August 1. In the first, four Naxalites belonging to the ‘military platoon’ of the Nallamala forest division were killed in a day-long encounter at Alatampenta, Prakasam district. Reports said one of the slain Naxalites, Seshanna, was the ‘commander’ of the platoon and also a member of the Mahbubnagar district committee of the PWG. In another encounter, two Naxalites, including the ‘Deputy Commander’ of the Pandava Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS), were killed in Vangapahad village, Warangal district. The police recovered a Light Machine Gun, two Self-Loading Rifles, a .303 rifle and two revolvers in both the incidents.
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August - 1 
Two minor Naxalites of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [PI-ML (Janasakthi-Veeranna)] group, including a 17-year old girl, surrendered to the Khammam district police chief. Also, in Guntur, a member of the Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) of
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Two minor Naxalites of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [PI-ML (Janasakthi-Veeranna)] group, including a 17-year old girl, surrendered to the Khammam district police chief. Also, in Guntur, a member of the Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) of the PWG and two sympathisers surrendered to the district police chief, on August 1.
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August - 2 
Four supporters of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People's War Group (PWG) were killed allegedly by another group of left-wing extremists, cadres of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) [CPI-ML], in Mahuagoan village, Jehanabad dist
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Four supporters of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People's War Group (PWG) were killed allegedly by another group of left-wing extremists, cadres of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) [CPI-ML], in Mahuagoan village, Jehanabad district, Bihar, on August 2 night. Media reports said police suspect that the killings were in retaliation to the killing by PWG extremists of a CPI-ML supporter in adjoining -Bajitpur village, on July 28, 2002. Search operations were on when reports last came in.
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August - 4 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), killed two of the 10 activists of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML (Liberation)], whom they had abducted on August 3, in retaliation to the killing of four of thei
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), killed two of the 10 activists of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML (Liberation)], whom they had abducted on August 3, in retaliation to the killing of four of their supporters on August 2. Official sources said the bodies of the two CPI-ML activists were found in Ramdevchak, Jehanabad district, on August 4. The PWG reportedly set free the remaining eight activists after assaulting them.
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August - 4 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a former sarpanch (village headman) and leader of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) at his residence in Bellamkonda mandal, Guntur district on August 4, branding him a police inf
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a former sarpanch (village headman) and leader of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) at his residence in Bellamkonda mandal, Guntur district on August 4, branding him a police informer. Police sources said Naxalites warned the victim several times in the past for allegedly acting as an agent of the police.
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August - 4 
Setting terms for talks with the West Bengal government, left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) in a statement issued in Kolkata, on August 4, said it was willing to hold peace talks. However, it said police action against a
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Setting terms for talks with the West Bengal government, left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) in a statement issued in Kolkata, on August 4, said it was willing to hold peace talks. However, it said police action against all PWG activists should be stopped and all police and paramilitary forces should be withdrawn from the "areas of struggle". The PWG also asked for the unconditional release of all political prisoners and initiating a judicial probe into cases of police firing in the State. The PWG, however, made no mention of its earlier allegation that ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) cadres move about with arms and threaten PWG cadres.
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August - 5 
Andhra Pradesh police, on August 5, arrested 45 sympathisers of –left wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG), in Guntur district, in connection with the July 23-landmine blast in which four police personnel were killed and severa
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Andhra Pradesh police, on August 5, arrested 45 sympathisers of –left wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG), in Guntur district, in connection with the July 23-landmine blast in which four police personnel were killed and several others injured.
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August - 5 
In an incident, bowing to pressure from local residents, the PWG, on August 5, set free a teenaged girl they had forcibly recruited a couple of months ago. The parents of 14-year old Pushpa went on a hunger strike for four days last week at Sarangapu
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In an incident, bowing to pressure from local residents, the PWG, on August 5, set free a teenaged girl they had forcibly recruited a couple of months ago. The parents of 14-year old Pushpa went on a hunger strike for four days last week at Sarangapur, Karimnagar district, demanding their daughter’s freedom. The parents alleged that the PWG had abducted and recruited their daughter. The parents had given up the hunger strike on being persuaded by several hundred people from villages in Sarangapur mandal (administrative unit). These hundreds of people, in turn, served an ultimatum on the PWG threatening a serious agitation if the Naxals did not set the girl free, and had also set a deadline. The girl was ultimately set free in the Konapur forests three days after the deadline elapsed.
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August - 5 
Reacting to this offer, CPI-M State Secretary Anil Biswas, on August 5, advised the PWG to give up violence and said the ultra-left group was working against the left movement. He said, "This ultra Left group is hardly active in states like Uttar Pra
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Reacting to this offer, CPI-M State Secretary Anil Biswas, on August 5, advised the PWG to give up violence and said the ultra-left group was working against the left movement. He said, "This ultra Left group is hardly active in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Then why have they chosen West Bengal? It is only because they want to disturb the Left Front government in this state…. They simply want to spread panic through their line of individual annihilation."
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August - 5 
The bandh (general shutdown) call given by the PWG in Warangal district, on August 5 evoked partial response in the district. Media reports said the bandh had no impact on normal life in Warangal town while its effect could be seen in Naxal strong-ho
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The bandh (general shutdown) call given by the PWG in Warangal district, on August 5 evoked partial response in the district. Media reports said the bandh had no impact on normal life in Warangal town while its effect could be seen in Naxal strong-holds like Mogillapalli, Kothaguda and Eturu Nagaram mandals.
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August - 6 
In an incident, the father of 14-year-old girl, Manjula, who joined the PWG four months ago, committed suicide, on August 6, in his native Vattimala village, Karimnagar district. He was reportedly pained at his daughter joining the Naxal ranks. Accor
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In an incident, the father of 14-year-old girl, Manjula, who joined the PWG four months ago, committed suicide, on August 6, in his native Vattimala village, Karimnagar district. He was reportedly pained at his daughter joining the Naxal ranks. According to the police, Manjula joined the PWG probably at the instance of a Naxalite, who was her neighbour.
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August - 6 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a police personnel in Mannanur, Mahboobnagar district, on August 6. Media reports said four Naxalites armed with weapons chased the police personnel attached to Amrabad police stat
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a police personnel in Mannanur, Mahboobnagar district, on August 6. Media reports said four Naxalites armed with weapons chased the police personnel attached to Amrabad police station and fired six rounds killing him on the spot.
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August - 7 
In an incident, PWG Naxalites raided Padara village, near Amrabad, and destroyed records and documents at the revenue secretary’s room in the panchayat (village local body) office and later set fire to the office destroying property worth Rs 80, 000.
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In an incident, PWG Naxalites raided Padara village, near Amrabad, and destroyed records and documents at the revenue secretary’s room in the panchayat (village local body) office and later set fire to the office destroying property worth Rs 80, 000.
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August - 7 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a person at Chelpur of Ganapuram mandal, Warangal district, on August 7. They also destroyed a telephone booth and a provision store by setting them on fire.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a person at Chelpur of Ganapuram mandal, Warangal district, on August 7. They also destroyed a telephone booth and a provision store by setting them on fire.
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August - 8 
Andhra Pradesh police on August 8 unearthed 10 landmines suspected to have been planted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) in the Ghanpur area of Warangal district. Police sources said that these landmines might have be
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Andhra Pradesh police on August 8 unearthed 10 landmines suspected to have been planted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) in the Ghanpur area of Warangal district. Police sources said that these landmines might have been planted to target Major Irrigation Minister Kadyam Srihari who represents the Station Ghanpur Constituency.
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August - 8 
Peace Initiative Committee (PIC), a non-governmental organisation, appealed to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to restart the process of holding talks with the PWG. In an open letter addressed to the Chief Minister, the PIC appealed for an immedia
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Peace Initiative Committee (PIC), a non-governmental organisation, appealed to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to restart the process of holding talks with the PWG. In an open letter addressed to the Chief Minister, the PIC appealed for an immediate cessation of encounters and combing operations and also announcement of a cease-fire. Further, it also appealed to the PWG to observe restraint and stop killing police, politicians and civilians in the name of informers, announce a cease-fire once again and come out with an agenda and modalities for the resumption of talks.
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August - 8 
Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) were arrested at Piperwar, Hazaribagh district when police raided the Coalfield areas on a tip off that a group of Naxalites was holding a Jan Adalat (Kangaroo Court) in the area
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Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) were arrested at Piperwar, Hazaribagh district when police raided the Coalfield areas on a tip off that a group of Naxalites was holding a Jan Adalat (Kangaroo Court) in the area. However, police sources said that 20 others including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ managed to escape. Some arms and ammunition were seized from the possession of arrested Naxalites.
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August - 9 
According to a media report, Central intelligence agencies have alerted the State police about the possibility of increased activities of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—in the State. The activities could increase in extortion of money from constructi
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According to a media report, Central intelligence agencies have alerted the State police about the possibility of increased activities of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—in the State. The activities could increase in extortion of money from construction giants, rise in violent clashes between the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Liberation) activists in Masaurhi area and strikes by armed squads of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), says the report.
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August - 9 
According to media reports, Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) organised several meetings on the Orissa-Andhra Pradesh border in Malkangiri district, on August 9, to commemorate the first anniversary of leaders and cadres
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According to media reports, Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) organised several meetings on the Orissa-Andhra Pradesh border in Malkangiri district, on August 9, to commemorate the first anniversary of leaders and cadres slain in the area. Special meetings were held in Chitrakonda, Motu, Kalimela and Janbai.
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August - 9 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) set ablaze an excavator in Sirisamgadha village, Mahboobnagar district on August 9. Police sources said the Naxalites burnt the equipment belonging to a contractor as he had refused to pa
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) set ablaze an excavator in Sirisamgadha village, Mahboobnagar district on August 9. Police sources said the Naxalites burnt the equipment belonging to a contractor as he had refused to pay money demanded by them.
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August - 10 
In an incident, Naxalites of the Krishnapatti dalam of the PWG set a telephone exchange afire in Vaddepatla village, P A Palli mandal, Nalgonda district. The loss is estimated at Rs 25 lakh.
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In an incident, Naxalites of the Krishnapatti dalam of the PWG set a telephone exchange afire in Vaddepatla village, P A Palli mandal, Nalgonda district. The loss is estimated at Rs 25 lakh.
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August - 10 
In an incident, one person was arrested and 100 gelatin sticks seized from his possession in Tirupati on August 10. A case has been registered and further investigations are on.
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In an incident, one person was arrested and 100 gelatin sticks seized from his possession in Tirupati on August 10. A case has been registered and further investigations are on.
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August - 10 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a fair price shop dealer at Gundaram village, Tadavi mandal (administrative unit), Nizamabad district, on August 10. The district police chief said a five-member group of armed Nax
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a fair price shop dealer at Gundaram village, Tadavi mandal (administrative unit), Nizamabad district, on August 10. The district police chief said a five-member group of armed Naxalites belonging to the Banswada-Yellareddy dalam (squad) was involved in the incident. The Naxalites killed the dealer suspecting him to be a police informer.
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August - 11 
Eight persons, including a girl student of Kolkata college, were arrested from Murshidabad and Nadia districts, on August 11, for their alleged links with left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG). Police sources said all those a
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Eight persons, including a girl student of Kolkata college, were arrested from Murshidabad and Nadia districts, on August 11, for their alleged links with left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG). Police sources said all those arrested were members of the Mazdoor Krishak Sangram Samity (MKSS), a front organisation of the PWG. Some cartridges and Naxalite literature were also seized from their possession.
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August - 11 
In an incident, Naxalites of the PWG abducted a trader belonging to Ellampet, on August 10, reportedly to warn him against duping people while implementing the Food-for-Work programme. The Naxalites set him free on August 11 after directing him to su
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In an incident, Naxalites of the PWG abducted a trader belonging to Ellampet, on August 10, reportedly to warn him against duping people while implementing the Food-for-Work programme. The Naxalites set him free on August 11 after directing him to submit in writing all the details regarding the programme.
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August - 11 
Media reports said, going by the magnitude of the operation, the role of a ‘military platoon’ in executing the blast was suspected. The Gotta Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) is also said to be involved in the incident.
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Media reports said, going by the magnitude of the operation, the role of a ‘military platoon’ in executing the blast was suspected. The Gotta Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) is also said to be involved in the incident.
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August - 11 
Seven security force personnel were killed and five more injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) near a culvert in the Gunupur sub-division, Rayagada district, on August 11. Those kil
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Seven security force personnel were killed and five more injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) near a culvert in the Gunupur sub-division, Rayagada district, on August 11. Those killed include six personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and an Orissa State Armed Police driver. Speaking to the media, State police chief N C Padhi said the incident occurred when a police party, headed by the Gunupur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), was on its way to Gothalpadar village where an alleged informant of the Andhra Pradesh police had been killed on August 10. The Naxalties started firing after the blast and police returned fire. However, no one was killed in the exchange of fire.
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August - 11 
Three police personnel and a government employee were killed and another police personnel seriously injured when an armed squad of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) fired at them in Lohradih village, Tilaughu police
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Three police personnel and a government employee were killed and another police personnel seriously injured when an armed squad of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) fired at them in Lohradih village, Tilaughu police station limits, Rohtas district, on August 11. Speaking to the media in Patna, State police chief R R Prasad said the police team was returning to Tilauthu police station from Chandanpur village when it was ambushed. He said, since the area was not marked as extremist prone the police team did not take any precautions, and were unaware of the presence of the MCC’s ‘red squad’. The 10-man squad of the MCC led by ‘area commander’ Niralaji, present in Lohradih village, laid an ambush. Prasad said the Naxalites fired over 80 rounds from Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs). He added that the Special Task Force (STF) had been sent to raid suspected MCC hideouts.
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August - 12 
A red alert has been sounded in areas along the Andhra Pradesh-Orissa border in the wake of the August 11-landmine blast in which seven security force personnel were killed in Rayagada district in Orissa. Police sources said special formed task force
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A red alert has been sounded in areas along the Andhra Pradesh-Orissa border in the wake of the August 11-landmine blast in which seven security force personnel were killed in Rayagada district in Orissa. Police sources said special formed task forces engaged in combing operatons earlier had been kept in readiness to meet any eventuality as the suspects involved in the blast are likely to escape into the Andhra side of the border for safety, official sources said.
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August - 12 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a farmer and seriously injured two others in Vemavaram village, Guntur district, on August 12. Reports said the Naxalites also warned the injured that if they did not stop their an
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a farmer and seriously injured two others in Vemavaram village, Guntur district, on August 12. Reports said the Naxalites also warned the injured that if they did not stop their anti-people activities, they would be eliminated.
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August - 13 
According to media reports, the State government is contemplating to ban the left-wing extremist—Naxalite—the People’s War Group (PWG), following the August 11-landmine blast the PWG had triggered in Rayagada district, killing seven security force pe
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According to media reports, the State government is contemplating to ban the left-wing extremist—Naxalite—the People’s War Group (PWG), following the August 11-landmine blast the PWG had triggered in Rayagada district, killing seven security force personnel. Speaking to the media in Bhubaneshwar, State police chief N C Padhi said the PWG targeted the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), as the Naxals were opposed to CRPF deployment in the area. He said similar attacks in the future on police could not be ruled out.
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August - 13 
Left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), killed a former Naxal, who had joined the Home Guards after his surrender in Gurralagondi village, Visakhapatnam district, on August 13.
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Left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), killed a former Naxal, who had joined the Home Guards after his surrender in Gurralagondi village, Visakhapatnam district, on August 13.
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August - 13 
Reports said an estimated eight Naxalites, suspected members of the PWG’s Korukonda dalam (squad), ambushed the victim and killed him. Police have launched a combing operation to arrest the assailants.
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Reports said an estimated eight Naxalites, suspected members of the PWG’s Korukonda dalam (squad), ambushed the victim and killed him. Police have launched a combing operation to arrest the assailants.
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August - 13 
The State government has sounded a red alert in all Naxalite-affected areas in the southern districts.
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The State government has sounded a red alert in all Naxalite-affected areas in the southern districts.
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August - 14 
Following the intervention of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the PWG, in the Kaleshwaram forests, Karimnagar district, released a 14-year old girl who was lured into its fold, media reports on August 14 said. Media reports said the pare
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Following the intervention of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the PWG, in the Kaleshwaram forests, Karimnagar district, released a 14-year old girl who was lured into its fold, media reports on August 14 said. Media reports said the parents of the girl, Padma, had approached a number of international human rights bodies and the NHRC seeking their help in getting their daughter back. The NHRC had reportedly directed the State government to submit a report about Padma being a hostage of the PWG. Even as the district administration was in the process of complying with the NHRC order, the Naxals released Padma.
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August - 15 
15 persons, including two women and a girl, were injured when three crude bombs exploded in the Rampurhat-Barharwa passenger train near Kotalpukur railway station in Pakur district, Jharkhand on August 15. Police sources said that the bombs were bein
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15 persons, including two women and a girl, were injured when three crude bombs exploded in the Rampurhat-Barharwa passenger train near Kotalpukur railway station in Pakur district, Jharkhand on August 15. Police sources said that the bombs were being ferried by miscreants onboard the train for use elsewhere when they exploded. He ruled out the hand of extremists.
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August - 15 
According to media reports, left-wing extremists—Naxalites—unfurled black flags in Manewara and Ghodsur villages in the Etapalli area of Gadchiroli district on Independence Day, August 15. Villagers there were also reportedly threatened not to ventur
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According to media reports, left-wing extremists—Naxalites—unfurled black flags in Manewara and Ghodsur villages in the Etapalli area of Gadchiroli district on Independence Day, August 15. Villagers there were also reportedly threatened not to venture out. They complained to the police only a day later. Reports said approximately 15 Naxalites reached the villages and asked residents to assemble and march in a procession to the village school. At the school, where preparations were on for hoisting the Tricolour (India’s national flag), they removed the flag and unfurled a black flag. This was followed by fiery speeches by an unnamed Naxalite leader. The Gadchiroli police confirmed the incident and said they were on the lookout for the Naxalites.
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August - 15 
Addressing the Independence Day parade in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reiterated his appeal to left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) to shun violence and join the mainstream. While pointing ou
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Addressing the Independence Day parade in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reiterated his appeal to left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) to shun violence and join the mainstream. While pointing out that extremist violence was hampering the State’s development he added that it was unfortunate that even children were being recruited for the extremist movement.
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August - 16 
According to media reports, two persons were killed and six others injured when left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) attacked Nautanwa bazar in Bagaha district, West Champaran, on August 16. Reports said approximately 3
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According to media reports, two persons were killed and six others injured when left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) attacked Nautanwa bazar in Bagaha district, West Champaran, on August 16. Reports said approximately 37 Naxalites, including seven women, attacked Nautanwa bazar and opened indiscriminate fire.
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Reports said, on August 17, a Naxalite cadre recruited in April 2002 into the Banswada-Yellareddigua Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) of left-wing extremists––Naxalites––of the People’s War Group (PWG), surrendered to the Nizamabad district police chief,
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Reports said, on August 17, a Naxalite cadre recruited in April 2002 into the Banswada-Yellareddigua Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) of left-wing extremists––Naxalites––of the People’s War Group (PWG), surrendered to the Nizamabad district police chief, on August 16. His commitment to Naxal ideology was allegedly not steadfast and was also not able to put up with the tough life in the forests. He had reportedly surrendered, on August 16, after he was ‘convinced’ of the futility of extremist ideology and on gathering that the state–through the police––was undertaking several development works in his native Bhavanipet village, Lingampet Mandal (administrative unit), Nizamabad district. Only recently, residents of the village had driven away the Naxals after police undertook relief activity following a fire accident in the village, which had brought them closer to the state and its authorities, who are opposed by the Naxalites.
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August - 17 
According to media reports on August 17, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG)––accused an informer for the July 2-Nerella encounter, in which Karimnagar and Nizamabad division committee secretary Padmakka and three other Na
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According to media reports on August 17, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG)––accused an informer for the July 2-Nerella encounter, in which Karimnagar and Nizamabad division committee secretary Padmakka and three other Naxalites were killed. In a statement released to the press, Karimnagar district committee member Bhaskar and Jagityal area committee secretary Janardhan ruled out reports that some intoxicated material mixed in their food was responsible for the death of Padmakka and other Naxalite cadres.
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August - 18 
A ‘dalam (squad) commander’ of left-wing extremists—Naxalites— of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (New Democracy) was killed and another injured in an encounter near Rollagadda, under Gundala police station limits, Guntur dist
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A ‘dalam (squad) commander’ of left-wing extremists—Naxalites— of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (New Democracy) was killed and another injured in an encounter near Rollagadda, under Gundala police station limits, Guntur district, on August 18. According to official sources, the encounter took place when a special police party combing the forests for the Guerrilla Squad of the People’s War Group (PWG) spotted the CPI-ML (New Democracy) squad. Approximately six Naxalites managed to escape. The police also recovered some ammunition from the encounter site.
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August - 18 
Police on August 18, organized a ‘praja darbar’ (people’s court) in Bhutpur (Karimnagar district), native village of PWG general secretary Muppalla Lakshaman Rao alias Ganapati. The ‘durbar’ was held under the leadership of Dharmapuri circle police.
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Police on August 18, organized a ‘praja darbar’ (people’s court) in Bhutpur (Karimnagar district), native village of PWG general secretary Muppalla Lakshaman Rao alias Ganapati. The ‘durbar’ was held under the leadership of Dharmapuri circle police. Official sources said people from many neighbouring villages attended the darbar.
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August - 18 
Seven left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of different groups surrendered to Warangal district police chief Nalin Prabhat, on August 18. Official sources said the surrendered Naxalites included two girls under 14 years of age and the ‘commander’ of the Ch
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Seven left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of different groups surrendered to Warangal district police chief Nalin Prabhat, on August 18. Official sources said the surrendered Naxalites included two girls under 14 years of age and the ‘commander’ of the Chityal Area Rakshaka Dalam (Area Protection Squad) of the People's War Group (PWG). Speaking to the media, the district police chief said the surrenders were a result of the declining influence of Naxalites on villagers. Stating that the PWG has lost its credibility and is on the wane, the district police chief prophesied that it was a matter of a few months for the PWG to be given an official ‘burial’ by the society.
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August - 19 
In Guntur district, Naxalites of the PWG raided a fair price shop dealer’s residence in Machavaram village, Dachepalli mandal (administrative unit) and looted approximately 1,400 rice bags. The naxalites reportedly distributed rice in Srinagar villag
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In Guntur district, Naxalites of the PWG raided a fair price shop dealer’s residence in Machavaram village, Dachepalli mandal (administrative unit) and looted approximately 1,400 rice bags. The naxalites reportedly distributed rice in Srinagar village in the same mandal.
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August - 19 
Naxalites looted 105 bags of rice in Gummanampadu village in Bollapalli mandal.
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Naxalites looted 105 bags of rice in Gummanampadu village in Bollapalli mandal.
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August - 19 
The Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (Liberation) has alleged that large landowners, earlier members of the Ranvir Sena, the erstwhile Bhumi Sena and Kisan Sangh (all private armies), now hold key positions in the left-wing extremi
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The Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (Liberation) has alleged that large landowners, earlier members of the Ranvir Sena, the erstwhile Bhumi Sena and Kisan Sangh (all private armies), now hold key positions in the left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG). A 21-page document on the PWG released by the Bihar State Committee of the CPI-ML (Liberation), in Patna, on August 19, mentions the names of more than 50 such landlords who hold senior positions in the PWG. It further says many other such leaders hold key positions in the armed squads of the PWG. These erstwhile members of the private armies are using criminal methods to crush the ongoing "people's movement" at the grassroots level in rural areas in Patna and Jehanabad districts, it adds.
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August - 19 
The Jalpaiguri district committee of the Communist Party of India–Marxist [CPI-M] has reportedly threatened retaliation a day after a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO)-attack on the party’s Dhupguri zonal office, in which five persons were kille
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The Jalpaiguri district committee of the Communist Party of India–Marxist [CPI-M] has reportedly threatened retaliation a day after a Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO)-attack on the party’s Dhupguri zonal office, in which five persons were killed. Speaking to the media, CPI-M district committee secretary Manik Sanyal said, "We have tolerated their attacks so far. But the time has come to retaliate ... If they are so inhuman, we will answer them." A 24-hour bandh (general shut down) has been called in Jalpaiguri and a 12-hour bandh in Cooch Behar today, on August 19. Security has been beefed up at the CPI-M office in Siliguri. Besides, the CPI-M held protest rallies at many places on August 18.
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August - 21 
A woman left-wing extremist—Naxalite—of the People’s War Group (PWG), who is a member of the seventh platoon of the PWG’s People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA), surrendered to the Adilabad district police chief, on August 21.
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A woman left-wing extremist—Naxalite—of the People’s War Group (PWG), who is a member of the seventh platoon of the PWG’s People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA), surrendered to the Adilabad district police chief, on August 21.
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August - 21 
According to media reports, two unidentified left-wing extremists—Naxalites—were killed in an encounter in Mahuli village, Sonebhadra district, on August 21. The Naxalites were reportedly holding a meeting in the village when police cordoned off the
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According to media reports, two unidentified left-wing extremists—Naxalites—were killed in an encounter in Mahuli village, Sonebhadra district, on August 21. The Naxalites were reportedly holding a meeting in the village when police cordoned off the village and an exchange of fire followed. The encounter lasted for nearly two hours. Later, police recovered the bodies of two Naxalites.
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August - 21 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a godown (store house) of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) at Gummandampadu village, Guntur district, on August 21. Police sources said the Naxalites planted bombs in one of th
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a godown (store house) of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) at Gummandampadu village, Guntur district, on August 21. Police sources said the Naxalites planted bombs in one of the nine godowns and detonated the same before fleeing the scene.
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August - 21 
Speaking to the media in Jehanabad on August 21, the district police chief said approximately 50 extremists, including left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), the Communist Party of India––Ma
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Speaking to the media in Jehanabad on August 21, the district police chief said approximately 50 extremists, including left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML], besides cadres of the Ranvir Sena (the private army of landowners) have been arrested in Jehanabad district. He also said a large cache of arms and ammunition, including rifles looted from police, were recovered from them.
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August - 23 
According to a media report of August 23, left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) have launched a recruitment drive and are targeting youngsters in the age group of 15-19. Quoting official sources, the report said seven PWG Nax
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According to a media report of August 23, left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) have launched a recruitment drive and are targeting youngsters in the age group of 15-19. Quoting official sources, the report said seven PWG Naxalites, including two women cadres, visited Chadeipahadi and Pahadkudar villages, Mayurbhanj district, on August 14 and 15 for the purpose. They reportedly offered a monthly remuneration Rs 2000 for young men willing to work for the outfit. The Naxalites have also reportedly put up a large number of posters in Oriya in both the villages instigating the people against local government officials and public persons, including police, forest department officers, Legislators and elected representatives of Panchayat (local bodies). The report further added that the Naxalites also reportedly threatened the villagers with dire consequence if anyone informed the police about their movements and activities.
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August - 23 
Andhra Pradesh police have lunched a massive manhunt in the State to locate the four police personnel abducted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) from the Anakapalli police station, Vishakhapatnam district, on August 23
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Andhra Pradesh police have lunched a massive manhunt in the State to locate the four police personnel abducted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) from the Anakapalli police station, Vishakhapatnam district, on August 23. Before abducting the police personnel, the Naxals also blasted in Anakapalli and Chodavaram police stations and the adjoining treasury office at the second place and decamped with at least 15 rifles from the police station and cash from the treasury. While State police chief P Ramulu held a review meeting to assess the latest situation on August 25, senior police and intelligence officials are camping in Visakhapatnam to monitor the situation in north Coastal Andhra. Media reports said, following instructions from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Ramulu has ordered the formation of 20 special teams to conduct combing operations in the suspected areas. The police have also reportedly sought assistance from the bordering States––Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh––to carry out similar combing operations in border areas. The police are also consulting civil rights groups to seek their involvement in securing the release of the abducted police personnel. Official sources indicated, with peace talks between the State government and the PWG failing, cadres of the PWG’s Andhra-Orissa Special Border Zone stepped up action against police and suspected police informers. This was to establish ‘liberated and red zones’, as was dome in the adjoining Dandkaranya region, official sources added. With police in Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts concentrating their anti-Naxalite drive in agency areas, the Naxalites reportedly changed their strategy to strike terror in the plains for the first time, resulting in the August 23-incident.
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August - 23 
Four activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and five supporters were sentenced to life imprisonment by the district sessions court, Durgapur, for killing a left-wing extremist—Naxalite—near Shyamala colliery of the Eastern C
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Four activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and five supporters were sentenced to life imprisonment by the district sessions court, Durgapur, for killing a left-wing extremist—Naxalite—near Shyamala colliery of the Eastern Coalfields Limited, on February 9, 1991.
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August - 23 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted two police stations and a treasury office and abducted four police personnel from two different locations in Vishakhapatnam district, on August 23 night. Police sources said,
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted two police stations and a treasury office and abducted four police personnel from two different locations in Vishakhapatnam district, on August 23 night. Police sources said, in Ankapalle armed Naxalites blocked traffic along the highway where the city police station is located and abducted four police personnel present there. They set free a few persons in custody at the police station, burnt records, destroyed a couple of vehicles and blasted the building.
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August - 23 
Two more Naxals surrendered in Kurnool district.
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Two more Naxals surrendered in Kurnool district.
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August - 23 
Two Naxalites of the PWG surrendered to the Khammam district police chief on August 23.
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Two Naxalites of the PWG surrendered to the Khammam district police chief on August 23.
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August - 24 
Four persons, including three activists of the Ranvir Sena, private army of landowners, were killed under the Nawada police station area in Bhojpur district of Bihar on August 24. Official sources indicated that the three Ranvir Sena activists were o
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Four persons, including three activists of the Ranvir Sena, private army of landowners, were killed under the Nawada police station area in Bhojpur district of Bihar on August 24. Official sources indicated that the three Ranvir Sena activists were overpowered and lynched by local people when they were attempting to escape after killing a person near a railway cabin under the Nawada police station area.
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August - 25 
Expressing concern over the incident, the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), on August 25, appealed to the PWG to release the police personnel without causing them any harm. In a statement issued in Hyderabad, CCC Convenor and retired Indian Admi
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Expressing concern over the incident, the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), on August 25, appealed to the PWG to release the police personnel without causing them any harm. In a statement issued in Hyderabad, CCC Convenor and retired Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer SR Sankaran said both sides should observe restraint in order to prevent deterioration in the overall situation and strive towards creating a democratic and peaceful atmosphere to facilitate resumption of talks.
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August - 25 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), raided Pariyari village, Alwar district, and killed three activists, including an ‘area commander’ of the Ranvir Sena, the private army of landowners in Bihar, on August 25. Till rece
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), raided Pariyari village, Alwar district, and killed three activists, including an ‘area commander’ of the Ranvir Sena, the private army of landowners in Bihar, on August 25. Till recently, Pariyari was considered a citadel of the Ranvir Sena where its activists used to hold urgent meetings and secret conclaves without and hindrance. Media reports said approximately 30 activists of the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA), the military wing of the PWG, raided the village firing indiscriminately in the air. They barged into a house where three important Sena activists were present. The Naxalites dragged them to the village square and shot them dead. No arrests have been made so far. Police sources said a combing operation has been launched to track down the Naxalites involved in the incident.
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Three of the four police personnel and a Home Guard abducted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), were released, on August 25 evening in the forest area of Visakhapatnam district. They reached Anakapalle on August 26. Ho
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Three of the four police personnel and a Home Guard abducted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), were released, on August 25 evening in the forest area of Visakhapatnam district. They reached Anakapalle on August 26. However, the fate of one police personnel is still uncertain. According to media reports, the Naxalites want to keep him for another two days and have not come out with any demand or swap deal. The Naxals allege that the constable is a police informer. In fact, he is a surrendered Naxal cadre. The released persons were produced before media persons at the office of the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Vishakhapatnam range, on August 26. They told the media that they were taken to an unknown location.
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August - 26 
According to media reports, West Bengal police have asked for filling vacant posts of officers and constables in West Midnapore and Bankura districts in order to tackle left-wing extremists—Naxalites—active in the region. West Midnapore has 120 vacan
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According to media reports, West Bengal police have asked for filling vacant posts of officers and constables in West Midnapore and Bankura districts in order to tackle left-wing extremists—Naxalites—active in the region. West Midnapore has 120 vacancies for the post of officers and 46 for constables. Bankura has a shortfall of 30 sub-inspectors, 50 assistant sub-inspectors and 40 constables. Reports said Inspector General of Police (western range) Jitram Bhagat held a meeting with Bankura and West Midnapore district police chiefs and other officials at Bankura, on August 26. It was decided that a report would be sent to the State Home Department seeking additional men. Speaking to the media, a senior police officer said a fresh crackdown on the People’s War Group (PWG) would commence in September. A few more police camps would be set-up in disturbed areas.
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August - 26 
In an incident, in Warangal district, Naxalites of the Suresh dalam (squad) of the PWG killed a Naxalite belonging to a rival group at Bhalavai village. In the same district, Naxalites belonging to the CPUSI faction of the Communist Party of India (M
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In an incident, in Warangal district, Naxalites of the Suresh dalam (squad) of the PWG killed a Naxalite belonging to a rival group at Bhalavai village. In the same district, Naxalites belonging to the CPUSI faction of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Janasakthi) killed a former Naxalite of the same group at Chaluvai village, Govindaraopet mandal, on August 26.
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August - 26 
In an incident, on August 26, Naxalites of the PWG attacked a forest department timber depot in Kollapur town, Mehboobnagar district, and set it afire. They also set fire to three lorries, a private van and three thatched houses in the premises. In t
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In an incident, on August 26, Naxalites of the PWG attacked a forest department timber depot in Kollapur town, Mehboobnagar district, and set it afire. They also set fire to three lorries, a private van and three thatched houses in the premises. In the same district, acting on a tip-off, police raided the house of a PWG sympathizer at Gopalpet, Wanaparthi division, and seized three buckets of explosives.
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August - 26 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) abducted a 16-year old tribal girl at gun-point from Anglapur village, Khanapur mandal (administrative unit), Adilabad district, on August 26. However, the incident was reported to the po
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) abducted a 16-year old tribal girl at gun-point from Anglapur village, Khanapur mandal (administrative unit), Adilabad district, on August 26. However, the incident was reported to the police only on August 27, as the place is remote; about 150km away from the district headquarters.
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August - 26 
Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Janashakthi) surrendered to the Adilabad district police chief, on August 26. Producing them at a press conference, th
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Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Janashakthi) surrendered to the Adilabad district police chief, on August 26. Producing them at a press conference, the district police chief said one of the surrendered Naxalites was involved in five murders, four attempted murders, five exchanges of fire with police and in seven cases of blasting and arson.
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August - 26 
Unidentified left-wing extremists—Naxalites—killed a leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and abducted another party activist in Tendua village, under the Naugarh police station limits, Chandauli district, on August 26. According to media reports,
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Unidentified left-wing extremists—Naxalites—killed a leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and abducted another party activist in Tendua village, under the Naugarh police station limits, Chandauli district, on August 26. According to media reports, approximately 25 armed-Naxalites attacked the house of BSP leader Basantlal and killed him. The police have launched a massive combing operation to track down the culprits.
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August - 27 
Approximately 25 Naxalites of the Chandravanka dalam and the Veldurghi guerrilla squad of the PWG attacked Sri Chakra Cement factory near Karempudi, Guntur district and seriously injured the president, general manager, deputy general manager and secu
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Approximately 25 Naxalites of the Chandravanka dalam and the Veldurghi guerrilla squad of the PWG attacked Sri Chakra Cement factory near Karempudi, Guntur district and seriously injured the president, general manager, deputy general manager and security officer of the factory. According to reports, the PWG has been demanding that five employees of the factory, who were retrenched from service in 2001, be re-employed. The management’s failure to respond to the demands appears to be the reason for the attack.
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August - 27 
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Visakhapatnam Range, S Prabhakar Reddy, on August 27, appealed to the PWG Naxalites to release abducted police personnel Chittibabu.
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Deputy Inspector General of Police, Visakhapatnam Range, S Prabhakar Reddy, on August 27, appealed to the PWG Naxalites to release abducted police personnel Chittibabu.
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August - 27 
In an incident, Naxalites of the PWG set free another 16-year old girl, Parveen Begum of Vavilala village, Jammikunta mandal, at Regonda in Warangal district, on August 27. The girl was earlier abducted by the PWG.
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In an incident, Naxalites of the PWG set free another 16-year old girl, Parveen Begum of Vavilala village, Jammikunta mandal, at Regonda in Warangal district, on August 27. The girl was earlier abducted by the PWG.
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August - 27 
In an incident, police unearthed an arms dump of the PWG in the Chilakacherla forests, under Dornala police station limits, Prakasam district, on August 27. Speaking to the media, the district police chief said there was the possibility of some more
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In an incident, police unearthed an arms dump of the PWG in the Chilakacherla forests, under Dornala police station limits, Prakasam district, on August 27. Speaking to the media, the district police chief said there was the possibility of some more arms dump being unearthed in the area. "We suspect [there are] many more dumps in the area and police parties are on the job to locate them", he said.
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August - 27 
In Nizamabad district, a woman Naxalite of the Sirnepally dalam of the PWG surrendered on August 27.
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In Nizamabad district, a woman Naxalite of the Sirnepally dalam of the PWG surrendered on August 27.
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August - 27 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a head constable of the Gudipalli police station, at Chitrala village, Chadampet mandal (administrative unit), Nalgonda district, on August 27. Media reports said he was offering p
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a head constable of the Gudipalli police station, at Chitrala village, Chadampet mandal (administrative unit), Nalgonda district, on August 27. Media reports said he was offering prayers at the Mahakali jathara (a Hindu fair) when he was attacked shot dead.
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August - 27 
The Parkala police arrested four Naxalites of the Praja Pratighatana faction and three Naxal sympathizers in two separate incidents in the same district.
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The Parkala police arrested four Naxalites of the Praja Pratighatana faction and three Naxal sympathizers in two separate incidents in the same district.
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August - 27 
While three police personnel and a home guard had been set free, the fate of one police personnel, Chittibabu, still in the captivity of the PWG, remains uncertain. In a statement, released in Hyderabad on August 27, the PWG said the people would dec
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While three police personnel and a home guard had been set free, the fate of one police personnel, Chittibabu, still in the captivity of the PWG, remains uncertain. In a statement, released in Hyderabad on August 27, the PWG said the people would decide his fate. The statement said Chittibabu was responsible for atrocities committed on tribals in a number of villages in Chintapalli area. Referring to the government’s efforts to seek the release of Chittibabu, the statement warned those leading the teams and who had "fascist ideas will get the death penalty".
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August - 28 
A Naxalite couple belonging to the Prajapratighatana group surrendered to Kataram police, in Karimnagar district, on August 28.
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A Naxalite couple belonging to the Prajapratighatana group surrendered to Kataram police, in Karimnagar district, on August 28.
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August - 28 
In the State, the Naxalites continued with their violence spree. In Adilabad district, Naxalites of the PWG killed two persons on August 28. In the first incident, Naxalites killed a Zila Parishad Territorial Committee (ZPTC) (district-level local bo
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In the State, the Naxalites continued with their violence spree. In Adilabad district, Naxalites of the PWG killed two persons on August 28. In the first incident, Naxalites killed a Zila Parishad Territorial Committee (ZPTC) (district-level local body) member in Indravelli.
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August - 28 
Media reports said approximately 15 armed-Naxalites belonging to the Allampalli Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) of the PWG went to the house of the girl and took her into the forests after threatening her mother. However, the mother of the girl raised an
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Media reports said approximately 15 armed-Naxalites belonging to the Allampalli Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) of the PWG went to the house of the girl and took her into the forests after threatening her mother. However, the mother of the girl raised an alarm and the entire village assembled and resisted the Naxalite action. But the Naxalites threatened the villagers, too, with weapons and disappeared into the forests along with the girl. Reports added that the Naxalites had abducted two other tribal girls from this village in the year 2001.
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August - 29 
Addressing a press conference in Adilabad, on August 29, the district police chief said Naxalites were abducting minor girls and forcing them to join the underground movement. He said several such incident were being reported from tribal areas.
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Addressing a press conference in Adilabad, on August 29, the district police chief said Naxalites were abducting minor girls and forcing them to join the underground movement. He said several such incident were being reported from tribal areas.
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August - 29 
In a letter circulated to select reporters of Telugu newspapers, in G Madugula and Paderu, on August 29, PWG Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zonal Committee secretary Balakrishna claimed that Chittubabu had been put to death following the ‘people’s will
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In a letter circulated to select reporters of Telugu newspapers, in G Madugula and Paderu, on August 29, PWG Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zonal Committee secretary Balakrishna claimed that Chittubabu had been put to death following the ‘people’s will’ expressed at a ‘people’s court’. The letter, however, did not specify where and when the ‘people’s court’ was held and when Chittubabau was killed. The letter reportedly listed the atrocities allegedly committed by the slain police personnel. "Chittibabu, being a tribal, worked against the interests of the tribals and became a stumbling block to the People’s War movement. Following the majority people’s will (at the people’s court), we have killed him," the letter said.
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August - 29 
In an incident in Nizamabad, an exchange of fire took place between police and the PWG, between Reddayapet and Madikunta villages in the forest area there, on August 29. Police sources said there was no report of any casualty in the encounter.
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In an incident in Nizamabad, an exchange of fire took place between police and the PWG, between Reddayapet and Madikunta villages in the forest area there, on August 29. Police sources said there was no report of any casualty in the encounter.
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August - 29 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed the Anantagiri mandal (local unit of governance) unit president of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), at his house in Anantagiri, Visakhapatnam district, on August 29.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed the Anantagiri mandal (local unit of governance) unit president of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), at his house in Anantagiri, Visakhapatnam district, on August 29.
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August - 29 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed the police constable, Chittubabu, whom they had abducted from the Anakapalli police station, Vishakhapatnam district on August 23.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed the police constable, Chittubabu, whom they had abducted from the Anakapalli police station, Vishakhapatnam district on August 23.
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August - 29 
Naxalites killed a surrendered Naxalite at Tekumatla village, Jaipur mandal (administrative unit).
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Naxalites killed a surrendered Naxalite at Tekumatla village, Jaipur mandal (administrative unit).
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August - 29 
The Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar police arrested Brahmeshwar Singh, head of the Ranvir Sena, a private army of landowners, from a hotel in Patna, on August 29. Four other persons accompanying Singh were also detained. Official sources said Singh
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar police arrested Brahmeshwar Singh, head of the Ranvir Sena, a private army of landowners, from a hotel in Patna, on August 29. Four other persons accompanying Singh were also detained. Official sources said Singh is the main accused in several criminal cases, including approximately 20 cases of massacres perpetrated by the Ranvir Sena in central Bihar. Speaking to the media in Patna, a senior police official said the State government might consider booking Singh under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). He said, " We have arrested Singh and detained four others present with him", and added that, during preliminary investigations, those arrested admitted they were in the know of the massacres perpetrated by the Ranvir Sena.
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August - 30 
Brahmeshar Singh, chief of the Ranvir Sena, a private army of land owners in Bihar, and his five associates were, on August 30, remanded to judicial custody till September 13 by a Patna court. The six, arrested on August 29, were booked under sect
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Brahmeshar Singh, chief of the Ranvir Sena, a private army of land owners in Bihar, and his five associates were, on August 30, remanded to judicial custody till September 13 by a Patna court. The six, arrested on August 29, were booked under sections 116, 216, 353 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 17 of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act. Singh, who carried a reward of Rs five lakh on his head, evaded arrest for over seven years. Cases have also been registered against him for his involvement in a number of massacres in central Bihar.
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August - 31 
In an interview to a national daily, in Hyderabad, on August 31, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ruled out declaring cease-fire with left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) as a precondition to resume talks wi
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In an interview to a national daily, in Hyderabad, on August 31, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ruled out declaring cease-fire with left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) as a precondition to resume talks with the Naxals. He made it clear that maintenance of law and order was a Constitutional responsibility that his government would never ignore. He said people would question the government if it allowed the Naxalites to have a free run of the State in the name of talks. A cease-fire during the recent peace process would have only strengthened the PWG, which had already started to indulge in extortion in some Telangana districts.
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August - 31 
The bullet-ridden body of Chitti Babu, the police personnel abducted by Naxalites of the PWG on August 23 from Anakapalli police station, Visakhapatnam district, was found near Chillamkonda village in the dense forests of G Madugula mandal (local uni
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The bullet-ridden body of Chitti Babu, the police personnel abducted by Naxalites of the PWG on August 23 from Anakapalli police station, Visakhapatnam district, was found near Chillamkonda village in the dense forests of G Madugula mandal (local unit of governance) in the same district, on August 31. The Naxalites killed the police personnel after holding him in their captivity for five days.
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*Data till , April 22, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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