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December - 1 
A Communist Party of India-Marxist worker, Domala Biksham of Edduguralla Pallai village, was abducted by Maoists who took him to Banda forests in Chhattisgarh and assaulted him. He was later let off after being warned to refrain from assisting the po
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A Communist Party of India-Marxist worker, Domala Biksham of Edduguralla Pallai village, was abducted by Maoists who took him to Banda forests in Chhattisgarh and assaulted him. He was later let off after being warned to refrain from assisting the police.
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December - 1 
IANS reports that five cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested from the forest areas under Bero block of Ranchi district on December 1. They were holdin
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IANS reports that five cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested from the forest areas under Bero block of Ranchi district on December 1. They were holding a meeting when the security forces raided their hideout. Two 9 mm pistols, two revolvers, more than 100 live cartridges, Maoist literature and a motor bike were recovered from the extremists.
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December - 1 
On December 1, two tribals, identified as Killo Sanu and Battula Rama Rao, were killed and their houses looted by around 30 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Meduru village of Chintapalli mandal (administrative unit)
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On December 1, two tribals, identified as Killo Sanu and Battula Rama Rao, were killed and their houses looted by around 30 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Meduru village of Chintapalli mandal (administrative unit) in the Visakhapatnam district, Times of India reported. The Maoists had reportedly branded the tribals as police informers. They also warned other tribals of serious consequences if they support the police.
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December - 1 
suspected CPI-Maoist cadres hijacked a truck loaded with ammonium nitrate on December 1 from the Ramgarh district, reports The Telegraph. According to police, the truck carrying 24 tonnes of ammonium nitrate was on its way to an explosives factory at
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suspected CPI-Maoist cadres hijacked a truck loaded with ammonium nitrate on December 1 from the Ramgarh district, reports The Telegraph. According to police, the truck carrying 24 tonnes of ammonium nitrate was on its way to an explosives factory at Gomia in Bokaro district from a chemical factory in Chhattisgarh.
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December - 1 
The Midnapore West district police on December 1 withdrew two police camps from the Lalgarh Ramakrishna High School and Lalgarh Saradamoni Girls’ High School, reports The Statesman. The People’s Committee against Police Atrocities, a body formed by t
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The Midnapore West district police on December 1 withdrew two police camps from the Lalgarh Ramakrishna High School and Lalgarh Saradamoni Girls’ High School, reports The Statesman. The People’s Committee against Police Atrocities, a body formed by the tribals, had given a deadline of 24 hours to the Lalgarh police on November 30 to remove the camps. Earlier 13 police camps set up in the area had to be removed on November 10. Meanwhile, on the basis of complaints lodged with the district administration by the affected tribal women, the State Government has ordered an inquiry into their alleged torture by the Police.
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December - 1 
The Pioneer reports that posters by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were detected on walls and culverts in Rental Colony, Jagannath Vihar and Khandagiri area of Bhubaneswar, the State capital. These posters threatened supporters of t
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The Pioneer reports that posters by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were detected on walls and culverts in Rental Colony, Jagannath Vihar and Khandagiri area of Bhubaneswar, the State capital. These posters threatened supporters of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, a Hindu extremist group, with dire consequences.
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December - 1 
West Midnapore police superintendent R. K. Singh told IANS that a large number of people, mostly supporters of the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities, ransacked the office of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist at Belatikri in Lalga
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West Midnapore police superintendent R. K. Singh told IANS that a large number of people, mostly supporters of the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities, ransacked the office of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist at Belatikri in Lalgarh and then set it ablaze. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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December - 2 
Maoists have given a general shutdown call on December 5 and 6 in the Gajapati district, protesting against police firing in the tribal-dominated village of Kutuniganda on November 23.
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Maoists have given a general shutdown call on December 5 and 6 in the Gajapati district, protesting against police firing in the tribal-dominated village of Kutuniganda on November 23.
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December - 2 
Normal life was affected in several blocks of Malkangiri district with the beginning of Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week from December 2-morning, reports The Pioneer. Maoists have reportedl
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Normal life was affected in several blocks of Malkangiri district with the beginning of Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week from December 2-morning, reports The Pioneer. Maoists have reportedly put up banners and posters in several localities in the district urging people to join their movement to fight corruption and exploitation. Areas under three police stations- Kalimela, MV-79 and Motu- have been most affected.
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December - 3 
A Naxalite (left-wing extremist), identified as B. Badru alias Sanjeev of Govindaraopet mandal (administrative unit), belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist- Leninist (CPI-ML) was killed in an encounter wi
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A Naxalite (left-wing extremist), identified as B. Badru alias Sanjeev of Govindaraopet mandal (administrative unit), belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist- Leninist (CPI-ML) was killed in an encounter with the police in Gangaram forest area of Kothaguda mandal in Warangal district on December 3, The Hindu reported. A cache of arms including two 8 mm rifles, one Springfield rifle and one .30 carbine was recovered by the police from the vehicle he was travelling in.
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December - 3 
About 68 percent polling was reported in the eight polling booths across the four assembly constituencies, including the Maoist affected Keshkal and Antagarh constituencies that went for re-polling on December 3, reports Zee News. As reported earlier
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About 68 percent polling was reported in the eight polling booths across the four assembly constituencies, including the Maoist affected Keshkal and Antagarh constituencies that went for re-polling on December 3, reports Zee News. As reported earlier, re-polling in these eight booths had been ordered after they had recorded “excess voting”.
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December - 3 
According to the sources in Uttar Pradesh Home Ministry, explosives meant for mining activities in the State are being diverted to Naxalites (left-wing extremists) to carry out strikes in the other States, PTI reported. "A large number of recoveries
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According to the sources in Uttar Pradesh Home Ministry, explosives meant for mining activities in the State are being diverted to Naxalites (left-wing extremists) to carry out strikes in the other States, PTI reported. "A large number of recoveries of explosives from the Naxalite-infested districts of Chandauli, Mirzapur and Sonbhadra and other parts of the State have revealed that the Naxalites are exploiting their links with the people involved in mining activities to carry out strikes in other states," a senior Home Ministry official told. According to the report, this year till November, 34348 detonators, 3226 electric detonators, 700 kilograms of explosive, 43 gelatin rods, 1,883 safety fuses, 32.76 tonnes of ammonium nitrate and 200 explosive rods were recovered from different parts of the State. Most of the recoveries were from the Naxalite-affected Chandauli, Mirzapur and Sonebhadra districts, which are also known for mining activities. While 30,000 detonators and 3,100 electric detonators were recovered from Chandauli, over 32 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, 54 detonators and 20 electronic detonators were recovered from Sonebhadra. From Mirzapur 2.6 quintal of ammonium nitrate, 1373 detonators, 100 electric detonators were recovered.
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December - 3 
Another poster by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) saying 'we are in the city' has appeared in Acharya Vihar under Sahid Nagar police station in capital Bhubaneswar on December 3, even as combing operations in the Chandka- Damapada Re
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Another poster by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) saying 'we are in the city' has appeared in Acharya Vihar under Sahid Nagar police station in capital Bhubaneswar on December 3, even as combing operations in the Chandka- Damapada Reserve Forest and the adjacent villages has intensified, reports The Pioneer.
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December - 3 
Bail pleas of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties’ (PUCL) national Vice-President, Vinayak Sen, and another member of the organisation, Piyush Guha, who were arrested on charges of aiding the CPI-Maoist cadres, were rejected by the Chhattisgarh Hi
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Bail pleas of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties’ (PUCL) national Vice-President, Vinayak Sen, and another member of the organisation, Piyush Guha, who were arrested on charges of aiding the CPI-Maoist cadres, were rejected by the Chhattisgarh High Court (HC) on December 3, reports Indlaw News. As reported earlier, Sen and Guha were arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Chhattisgarh Special Public Security Act, 2006, for their alleged links with Maoists. Sen was charged with delivering messages of jailed CPI-Maoist leader Nayaran Sanyal to Guha. The hearing in the case against them was continuing in the Raipur district court. Earlier, also both had submitted a bail plea in 2007, which was subsequently rejected by the HC as well as the Supreme Court.
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December - 3 
More than 1200 Special Police Officers (SPO), part of the Salwa Judum (the anti-Maoist vigilante movement) have been removed from their services in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected south Bastar region in the last six months,
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More than 1200 Special Police Officers (SPO), part of the Salwa Judum (the anti-Maoist vigilante movement) have been removed from their services in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected south Bastar region in the last six months, reports The Pioneer. The SPOs were reportedly involved in intelligence collection, guarding Government-maintained relief camps and assist security forces during operations in remote forested hilly regions. "While some of the SPOs were removed on the charges of indiscipline, many left their jobs as they got employment as shiksha karmis (educational volunteers)," said Rahul Sharma, Superintendent of Police in Dantewada.
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December - 3 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as K Indrasen and S Ravinder, were arrested by the police during a routine vehicle checking at Huzurabad town in the Karimnagar district on December 3. Two bombs and some gela
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as K Indrasen and S Ravinder, were arrested by the police during a routine vehicle checking at Huzurabad town in the Karimnagar district on December 3. Two bombs and some gelatin sticks were recovered from their possession. The duo had previously handed over extortion money of INR 590,000 to the Maoists and was also giving shelter to the Maoists.
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December - 4 
A poster pasted in a Government school in Kalimela in Malkangiri district threatens to blow it up.
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A poster pasted in a Government school in Kalimela in Malkangiri district threatens to blow it up.
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December - 4 
Apart from the allotment of INR Five billion to each of the States affected by activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the Union Government has allotted INR 13 billion for the creation of Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (
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Apart from the allotment of INR Five billion to each of the States affected by activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the Union Government has allotted INR 13 billion for the creation of Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) units of the para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to man the international border with Nepal and Bihar’s border with Jharkhand, reports Bihar Times. The Union Minister of State for Home, Shakeel Ahmed, reportedly said that two bases for the COBRA units would be set up at Muzaffarpur and Gaya in Bihar.
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December - 4 
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that a Counter-Insurgency Battalion for Resolute Action battalion of the para-military Central Reserve Police Force would be stationed in the district headquarters of Koraput for anti-Maoist operations.
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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that a Counter-Insurgency Battalion for Resolute Action battalion of the para-military Central Reserve Police Force would be stationed in the district headquarters of Koraput for anti-Maoist operations.
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December - 4 
On December 4, a group of four to five armed Naxalites (left-wing extremists) visited Kabbinale village in the Udupi district in the wee hours of December 4, reports Daiji World. The group reportedly woke up a fair price shop owner and asked him to p
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On December 4, a group of four to five armed Naxalites (left-wing extremists) visited Kabbinale village in the Udupi district in the wee hours of December 4, reports Daiji World. The group reportedly woke up a fair price shop owner and asked him to provide them with three quintals of rice. The shop owner was also threatened if the demand is not fulfilled.
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December - 4 
Sambada reports that the Chandpur police outpost in Nayagarh district received a phone call in the wee hours of December 4 threatening to blow up the outpost and the Ranpur police station in 72 hours. The caller reportedly identified himself to be Sa
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Sambada reports that the Chandpur police outpost in Nayagarh district received a phone call in the wee hours of December 4 threatening to blow up the outpost and the Ranpur police station in 72 hours. The caller reportedly identified himself to be Sabyasachi Panda. Some locals claimed to have seen Sabyasachi Panda, who is expected to take over as head of the Central Committee of the CPI-Maoist, travelling in a vehicle in Ostapara-Jangia road.
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December - 4 
The Midnapore West district police released four activists of the People’s Committee Against Police Atrocities on December 4, arrested earlier for digging up the State Highway 9 at Kalaboni in Jhargram in exchange for two top West Midnapore district
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The Midnapore West district police released four activists of the People’s Committee Against Police Atrocities on December 4, arrested earlier for digging up the State Highway 9 at Kalaboni in Jhargram in exchange for two top West Midnapore district officials who were taken hostage by the Committee after its activists were arrested, reports Times of India. The day before, a police party assaulted the activists of the Committee who were digging up the highway and were dumping tree trunks in the area.
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December - 5 
Cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed five policemen in Khunti district and decamped with their weapons on December 5-afternoon, reports Indian Express. The incident occurred around 2.15 pm near Rahe village under Sonahatu
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Cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed five policemen in Khunti district and decamped with their weapons on December 5-afternoon, reports Indian Express. The incident occurred around 2.15 pm near Rahe village under Sonahatu block, 30 km from Tamar in Khunti district, when the policemen were returning on foot after patrolling in the morning when the Maoists ambushed them. “They opened indiscriminate firing, leaving them no scope to retaliate,” said Director General of Police V. D. Ram who was supervising the combing operation in the area. However, The Telegraph reports that in a first of its kind attack, some 25 Maoists, all in plain clothes and hiding in shops, pounced on the policemen as they walked back to the Rahe police outpost. “At least five Maoists attacked each jawan. The jawans were dragged to different spots in the market, stabbed and shot. We are not sure whether the Maoists used the jawans’ Insas rifles or if they had brought their own guns,” Senior Superintendent of Police, M.S. Bhatia, said.
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December - 5 
Normal life was affected in the Kandhamal, Gajapati and Rayagada districts of south Orissa on December 5, the first day of the two-day shutdown call given by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in protest against the killing of a civilia
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Normal life was affected in the Kandhamal, Gajapati and Rayagada districts of south Orissa on December 5, the first day of the two-day shutdown call given by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in protest against the killing of a civilian of Kutuniganda village in Gajapati district by the Central Reserve Police Force personnel on November 22, The Hindu reported.
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted four personnel of the Orissa State Armed Police (OSAP) from Chitrakonda area in the state's southern district of Malkangiri on December 5-evening and released them on December 6 afte
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted four personnel of the Orissa State Armed Police (OSAP) from Chitrakonda area in the state's southern district of Malkangiri on December 5-evening and released them on December 6 after holding them hostage for about 18 hours, reports The Hindu. The District Superintendent of Police Satyabrata Bhoi said that the policemen were returning from Chitrakonda market to their camp at Janbai under Papermetla police station area, about 80 km from Malkangiri when the Maoists abducted them. Following the incident, combing operation and patrolling by security forces have been intensified in the entire area, which border Andhra Pradesh, to track down the Maoists, police said.
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December - 5 
The Patna police seized a big cache of ammunition of various calibre and arrested five persons engaged in clandestine supply of these to Naxalites (left-wing extremists) in late December 5-night, reports Times of India. Senior superintendent of polic
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The Patna police seized a big cache of ammunition of various calibre and arrested five persons engaged in clandestine supply of these to Naxalites (left-wing extremists) in late December 5-night, reports Times of India. Senior superintendent of police Amit Kumar said that the police intercepted three vehicles at the Zero Mile near Mahatma Gandhi bridge over the Ganga and seized 500 cartridges of .315 calibre rifles, 400 of .32 pistols and 11 rounds of 12 bore shotgun, besides one 9 mm pistol with an additional magazine. The inter-state gang was involved in supplying weapons and ammunition to various Naxalite (left-wing extremist) outfits, including Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), and Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC).
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December - 5 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the police near Pamalvaia village in the Bijapur area of Dantewada district on December 5, Zee News reported. The encounter took place when the Maoists were tryi
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the police near Pamalvaia village in the Bijapur area of Dantewada district on December 5, Zee News reported. The encounter took place when the Maoists were trying to attack the Chhattisgarh Armed Police Force camp.
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December - 6 
In another incident, the Huzurabad circle police arrested a cadre of CPI-Maoist identified as Gaddam Rajanarsu alias Raju (26) from his native Dandepalli village. He revealed to the police that the Maoists were planning to conduct a major offence on
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In another incident, the Huzurabad circle police arrested a cadre of CPI-Maoist identified as Gaddam Rajanarsu alias Raju (26) from his native Dandepalli village. He revealed to the police that the Maoists were planning to conduct a major offence on the eve of general elections.
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December - 6 
The Pioneer reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on December 6-night pasted posters and banners at several places in Bermo and Nawadih blocks under the Nawadih and Gandhi Nagar police station to observe a week long foundation
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The Pioneer reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on December 6-night pasted posters and banners at several places in Bermo and Nawadih blocks under the Nawadih and Gandhi Nagar police station to observe a week long foundation day of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) to commemorate the sacrifices of their leaders throughout the country.
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December - 6 
Three militia commanders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), wanted in different cases in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, were arrested by the police at Dummugudem in Khammam on December 6, according to the Bhadrachalam Deputy Su
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Three militia commanders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), wanted in different cases in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, were arrested by the police at Dummugudem in Khammam on December 6, according to the Bhadrachalam Deputy Superintendent of Police Sashidhar Raju. The three were involved in a Maoist ambush that left 12 policemen dead in Gollapalli police station limits and attack on police in Maraiguda police station limits.
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December - 7 
A civilian, identified as Keshav Yadiyal, brother of the general secretary of the district unit of the Janata Dal (Secular) Jagadish Yadiyal, was shot dead and his jeep was burnt by a group of suspected Naxalites (left-wing extremist) at Yedageri ne
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A civilian, identified as Keshav Yadiyal, brother of the general secretary of the district unit of the Janata Dal (Secular) Jagadish Yadiyal, was shot dead and his jeep was burnt by a group of suspected Naxalites (left-wing extremist) at Yedageri near Hallihole village in the Udupi district on December 7, The Hindu reported. According to Mangalorean.com Yadiyal’s wife and son were also assaulted by the Naxalites at their house in this village. The Naxalites had previously asked the family to give them huge amount of food grains and money, which was denied.
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December - 7 
A joint team of Chhattisgarh and Palamau District Police in Jharkhand arrested a lawyer, Satyendra Kumar Choubey, near the divisional jail in Daltonganj when he went to meet a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Vikas alias Baleshwar l
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A joint team of Chhattisgarh and Palamau District Police in Jharkhand arrested a lawyer, Satyendra Kumar Choubey, near the divisional jail in Daltonganj when he went to meet a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Vikas alias Baleshwar lodged in the jail. The lawyer, a resident of Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh, was accused of giving shelter to Naxalites (left-wing extremists). He was also providing legal help to Vikas. Superintendent of Police of Palamau District, Dipak Kumar Verma, said the lawyer had contacts with national-level leaders of various Maoist groups.
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December - 7 
A large number of posters threatening the mafia, police, forest officials and the State have appeared in most of the villages along the Orissa-Jharkhand border, reports The Pioneer. The posters carry the name of Krantikari Kisan Committee. One such p
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A large number of posters threatening the mafia, police, forest officials and the State have appeared in most of the villages along the Orissa-Jharkhand border, reports The Pioneer. The posters carry the name of Krantikari Kisan Committee. One such poster was reportedly found pasted on a wall of Bisra police station in the Sundergarh district.
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December - 7 
According to Times of India, around 100 children, in the age group of 10 to 18, fled to the neighbouring villages of Sileru, Koraput, Jaipore and Viskhapatnam as the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is forcefully recruiting child soldiers
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According to Times of India, around 100 children, in the age group of 10 to 18, fled to the neighbouring villages of Sileru, Koraput, Jaipore and Viskhapatnam as the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is forcefully recruiting child soldiers in the areas adjacent to the Andhra Pradesh and Orissa border. The Maoists have specifically targeted Pappuluru, Kappatotti, Naguluru, Tarigetta, Chintagunnal, Kuntawada, Sanyasiguda, Nimmalapadu, Doraguda, Gassiguda and Allurukota villages located near G K Veedhi mandal (administrative division) for their recruitment drive. The CPI-Maoist’s Malkangiri division has also decided to fill up the vacant slots in the platoons and area committees as they are worried over the depleting cadre strength. The Maoists have threatened villagers and asked them to send a minimum of 10 children from each panchayat (village-level self-government institution) to join them. "If the parents ignore their call, the Maoists swoop on the villages in the night and take away kids,'' the report said. The report also said that the Maoists have been imparting training to children to collect information on the police, handle sophisticated weapons and plant mines. "The young recruits are also engaged to collect intelligence inputs on police stations, deliver messages and procure food,'' a police officer involved in anti-Naxal operations said. Almost 90 percent of the members of the cultural outfits of Maoist wings are below 16 years, the report added.
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December - 7 
In another incident, Maoists stopped a bus traveling from Sorada in the Ganajm District to Katingia near Salimagochha and wrote slogans on the bus threatening to kill anyone supporting the Sangh Parivar (a Hindu right-wing group) in the area. Some of
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In another incident, Maoists stopped a bus traveling from Sorada in the Ganajm District to Katingia near Salimagochha and wrote slogans on the bus threatening to kill anyone supporting the Sangh Parivar (a Hindu right-wing group) in the area. Some of the slogans were also against the State Government. They did not harm the passengers and allowed the bus to travel to its destination.
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December - 7 
Police in State capital Bhubaneswar arrested four persons, including Lenin Kumar, editor of an Oriya magazine, for their alleged links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on December 7, reports The Hindu. Police authorities, however
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Police in State capital Bhubaneswar arrested four persons, including Lenin Kumar, editor of an Oriya magazine, for their alleged links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on December 7, reports The Hindu. Police authorities, however, did not explain the charges brought against the detainees.
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December - 7 
Rajiv Kumar, the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Dumaria in Gaya district, has not been able to attend office for more than three months due to the fear of an attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Telegraph reported on Decemb
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Rajiv Kumar, the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Dumaria in Gaya district, has not been able to attend office for more than three months due to the fear of an attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Telegraph reported on December 7. Kumar, who had survived an ambush on August 9, has been functioning from the divisional headquarters.
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December - 7 
The Hindu reports that a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres conducted a raid on the house of a landlord Vantala Lohit at Rattaguda under the Chitrakonda police station in the Malkangiri District, bordering Andhra Pradesh on
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The Hindu reports that a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres conducted a raid on the house of a landlord Vantala Lohit at Rattaguda under the Chitrakonda police station in the Malkangiri District, bordering Andhra Pradesh on December 7. They took away some gold ornaments and cash from the house.
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December - 7 
The Telegraph reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire at a police patrol party late on December 7 in Chowka in Seraikela-Kharsawan District. According to police sources, the Maoists riding a motorcycle open
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The Telegraph reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire at a police patrol party late on December 7 in Chowka in Seraikela-Kharsawan District. According to police sources, the Maoists riding a motorcycle opened fire at the patrol team and sped away towards Palgam jungle in Chowka under the Chandil police station area.
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December - 7 
The tribal population of Lalgarh area suspended their agitation on December 7 after signing an agreement with the administration, reports The Telegraph. The decision by the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities followed a three-hour meeting wi
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The tribal population of Lalgarh area suspended their agitation on December 7 after signing an agreement with the administration, reports The Telegraph. The decision by the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities followed a three-hour meeting with the administration. Officials at the meeting said the committee had agreed to call off the agitation after an agreement on 10 issues. Meanwhile, Committee leader Chhatradhar Mahato said, “The administration did not meet our main demand: the SP will have to visit our area and apologise for the police excesses on the tribals of Lalgarh after the Salboni blast (on November 2). We are giving the administration time till December 14 to meet that demand.”
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December - 7 
Unidentified assailants killed Ganouri Turi (30) at Khuddisar village under Dumri Police station in the Giridih District in the morning of December 7. Police sources said Ganouri was earlier associated with the Maoist Communist Centre of India (MCCI)
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Unidentified assailants killed Ganouri Turi (30) at Khuddisar village under Dumri Police station in the Giridih District in the morning of December 7. Police sources said Ganouri was earlier associated with the Maoist Communist Centre of India (MCCI) as an area commander and was commanding the Western Dumri region.
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December - 8 
On December 8, 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, Akun Sabharwal, and Additional Superintendent of Police Navin Gulati at Narsipatnam in the Visakhapatnam district, The Hindu report
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On December 8, 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, Akun Sabharwal, and Additional Superintendent of Police Navin Gulati at Narsipatnam in the Visakhapatnam district, The Hindu reported. Among them were three dalam (squad) commanders, one dalam member and 11 militia members. The extremists are natives of Kothapalli, Peddrugondi, Boddalagondi, Atchampalli, Gillagondi and Kannerusilpa villages in the G.K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit).
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December - 9 
The Hindu reports that thousands of people gathered at tribal-dominated Belpahari area of West Bengal on December 9 to protest against the activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the region. "Nearly 10,000 people, mostly tri
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The Hindu reports that thousands of people gathered at tribal-dominated Belpahari area of West Bengal on December 9 to protest against the activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the region. "Nearly 10,000 people, mostly tribals, gathered at Bhulabheda area of Belpahari to protest against the growing Maoist terror in the District. They held a public meeting where many tribal representatives said they would not give any food and shelter to the Maoist rebels," West Midnapore district Police Superintendent R.K. Singh told IANS by telephone.
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December - 9 
The Pioneer reports that on December 9, over 50 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and 15 kilograms of highly powerful explosives along with several dozens of Police uniforms and 2500 posters belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) w
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The Pioneer reports that on December 9, over 50 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and 15 kilograms of highly powerful explosives along with several dozens of Police uniforms and 2500 posters belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered from Dinara in the Jhumra hillocks, about 145 kilometres from Bokaro steel city, by the para-military Central Reserve Police force (CRPF). The Jhumra hillocks is regarded a Maoist stronghold.
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December - 9 
Times of India quoting intelligence sources reported that a sizeable number of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres with arms and ammunition have crossed over from Chhattisgarh to Maharashtra. This is intended at strengthening the depl
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Times of India quoting intelligence sources reported that a sizeable number of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres with arms and ammunition have crossed over from Chhattisgarh to Maharashtra. This is intended at strengthening the depleted Maharashtra dalams (squads), which are facing acute manpower crisis. "At present, they have no strength of manpower after two mass surrenders, encounters and arrests to conduct any major operation targeting Police stations or other establishments. Maoists have no other option but to attack soft targets in remote villages. In fact, the local dalams have come under threat of existence due to drying up of manpower pool and other resources", said Rajesh Pradhan, Superintendent of Police of Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra. A week-long intelligence-based joint anti-Maoist combing operation by the Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh Police had been conducted recently in the inter-State border areas, the report added.
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December - 10 
A 200-strong militia of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the outpost under Muniguda Police station, 100 kilometres from District headquarters Rayagada, in the night of December 10. The Policeman, who rushed to the spot from M
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A 200-strong militia of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the outpost under Muniguda Police station, 100 kilometres from District headquarters Rayagada, in the night of December 10. The Policeman, who rushed to the spot from Muniguda next morning, stepped on the landmine planted by the Maoists.
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December - 10 
A Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) commander belonging to the Janashakti faction of the Sircilla region in Karimnagar District, identified as Malyala Rajesh alias Johnson, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, Y. Gangadha
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A Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) commander belonging to the Janashakti faction of the Sircilla region in Karimnagar District, identified as Malyala Rajesh alias Johnson, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, Y. Gangadhar, along with locally manufactured .32 and 8 mm revolvers and some live rounds on December 10, The Hindu reported. Gangadhar revealed that he was forced to join the extremist movement at the instigation of Janashakti State secretary Yadanna.
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December - 10 
A trooper of the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) was injured in a landmine blast on December 11 at the Dangasorada Police outpost in Rayagada District, reports The Hindu.
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A trooper of the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) was injured in a landmine blast on December 11 at the Dangasorada Police outpost in Rayagada District, reports The Hindu.
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December - 10 
According to Daijiworld, on December 10, the Udupi District Police and ANF personnel intensified combing operations following the killing of Keshav Yadiyal, a resident of Yedageri on December 7.
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According to Daijiworld, on December 10, the Udupi District Police and ANF personnel intensified combing operations following the killing of Keshav Yadiyal, a resident of Yedageri on December 7.
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December - 10 
Meanwhile, a weapons dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was unearthed by the Police during a search operation at Damaratogu forest of Gundala Police station in the Khammam District.
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Meanwhile, a weapons dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was unearthed by the Police during a search operation at Damaratogu forest of Gundala Police station in the Khammam District.
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December - 10 
Times of India quoting intelligence agencies reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to abduct some politicians during the winter session of the State Legislative Assembly, starting from December 15. Intelligence input
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Times of India quoting intelligence agencies reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to abduct some politicians during the winter session of the State Legislative Assembly, starting from December 15. Intelligence inputs received indicate that the abduction of ministers or influential Members of Legislative Assembly could be made to ensure release of arrested senior Maoists.
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December - 11 
Another landmine blast was also reported near Pandrakhal on Dangasorada-Chandrapur road in the evening at a spot where Maoists had blocked the road by felling trees. No one was injured in the second blast.
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Another landmine blast was also reported near Pandrakhal on Dangasorada-Chandrapur road in the evening at a spot where Maoists had blocked the road by felling trees. No one was injured in the second blast.
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December - 11 
Police arrested two cadres of the CPI-Maoist, including militia commander Madivi Rammurthy and a cadre identified as Podiam Saraih, at Venkatapuram in the Khammam District on December 11, reports The Hindu. Both of them were accused in the murder of
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Police arrested two cadres of the CPI-Maoist, including militia commander Madivi Rammurthy and a cadre identified as Podiam Saraih, at Venkatapuram in the Khammam District on December 11, reports The Hindu. Both of them were accused in the murder of a political activist of the Communist Party of India-Marxist.
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December - 11 
PTI, quoting Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), reports that the CPI-Maoist have forcibly recruited children into their ranks and created a special squad of minors in Chhattisgarh. "As per the information available, in Chhattisgarh, Maoists have c
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PTI, quoting Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), reports that the CPI-Maoist have forcibly recruited children into their ranks and created a special squad of minors in Chhattisgarh. "As per the information available, in Chhattisgarh, Maoists have constituted special squad of minors," Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Parliament). "The State Government has banned 'Krantikari Adivasi Balak Sang', an organisation of minor child soldiers created by the Maoists," he added. Separately, he also said the Maoists are trying to expand their activities to northern States like Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab.
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December - 11 
Suspected Maoist activities have been reported from Melusunka village of Hosanagar taluk (revenue division) in the Shimoga District on December 11. The extremists reportedly looted food grain of the villagers and threatened them not to inform the Pol
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Suspected Maoist activities have been reported from Melusunka village of Hosanagar taluk (revenue division) in the Shimoga District on December 11. The extremists reportedly looted food grain of the villagers and threatened them not to inform the Police about the incident. Later, the Anti-Naxal Force personnel carried out a combing operation in the area.
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December - 11 
Suspected Naxalites (left-wing extremists) killed a resident of Konsasimertoli village in the Gumla District of Jharkhand on December 11, reports The Hindu.
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Suspected Naxalites (left-wing extremists) killed a resident of Konsasimertoli village in the Gumla District of Jharkhand on December 11, reports The Hindu.
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December - 11 
The Telegraph reports that Sudhir Mandi, a tribal leader who had played a leading role in an anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) protest in Belpahari on December 9, was shot dead on December 11 at Jordanga in the West Midnapore District
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The Telegraph reports that Sudhir Mandi, a tribal leader who had played a leading role in an anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) protest in Belpahari on December 9, was shot dead on December 11 at Jordanga in the West Midnapore District. "A week ago, Maoists had asked Mandi to dissociate himself from the Bharat Jakat Majhi Marwa, which organised Tuesday (December 9)’s meeting. Mandi refused to do so," said a District leader of the Jharkhand Janmukti Morcha.
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December - 11 
Two unidentified cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter during a search operation by the Police in the Kandulnar-Adhed forest areas of Bijapur District on December 11, The Hindu reported. A cache of arm
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Two unidentified cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter during a search operation by the Police in the Kandulnar-Adhed forest areas of Bijapur District on December 11, The Hindu reported. A cache of arms and ammunition, including two loaded pistols, two hand grenades was recovered from the slain Maoists.
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December - 12 
According to Telegraph, in two incidents, cadres of the CPI-Maoist shot dead four villagers each in the Giridih and Gumla Districts on December 12. In Gumla’s Kurkura village under Kamdara Police station limits, some 70 kilometres from the State capi
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According to Telegraph, in two incidents, cadres of the CPI-Maoist shot dead four villagers each in the Giridih and Gumla Districts on December 12. In Gumla’s Kurkura village under Kamdara Police station limits, some 70 kilometres from the State capital Ranchi, four persons were killed. According to Police reports, around seven armed Maoists entered the village around 7.45pm (IST) and shot dead Sufal, Jiten, Uday and another person not identified yet.
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December - 12 
In Giridih district, around 8.30pm, Maoists killed three persons, identified as Gulab Ansari, Mansoor Ansari and Matin Ansari, in Dudhania village under Pirtand Police station limits, around 150 kilometres from Ranchi. According to the villagers, the
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In Giridih district, around 8.30pm, Maoists killed three persons, identified as Gulab Ansari, Mansoor Ansari and Matin Ansari, in Dudhania village under Pirtand Police station limits, around 150 kilometres from Ranchi. According to the villagers, the Maoists believed them to be Police informers. Another person, identified as Keshar Yadav, was shot dead near the Chaki railway station under Saria Police station limits in the district. Earlier it was reported that six villagers were killed in the above two incidents.
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December - 12 
The Telegraph reports that two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were lynched on December 12 at an unspecified location after villagers retaliated when they were threatened with levies.
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The Telegraph reports that two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were lynched on December 12 at an unspecified location after villagers retaliated when they were threatened with levies.
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December - 13 
A telecom exchange of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and a communication tower belonging to the Reliance Communications were destroyed by armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Kapsi in the Kanker District on the nig
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A telecom exchange of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and a communication tower belonging to the Reliance Communications were destroyed by armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Kapsi in the Kanker District on the night December 13, reports Business Standard. More than 100 heavily-armed Maoists kept the villagers at Kapsi hostage at gun-point for three hours and later set the telecom exchange and the communication tower on fire. The fire severely damaged the BSNL exchange and heavy equipments of Reliance Communications. Before leaving the village, Maoists felled two trees which disconnected the 33 KV main power supply line plunging 300 villages into darkness, the report added.
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December - 13 
The Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jharkhand abducted six villagers suspected of being police informers and killed them in a forest, reports Reuters. "Maoist rebels killed the villagers on suspicion of being police informers,
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The Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jharkhand abducted six villagers suspected of being police informers and killed them in a forest, reports Reuters. "Maoist rebels killed the villagers on suspicion of being police informers," said Satya Narayan Pradhan, a Police spokesman. He said Maoists had accused one of the victims of tipping off Police ahead of a raid on their hideout. The victim's father had been arrested in November 2008 and charged with supplying explosives and detonators to the insurgents, he added.
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December - 14 
A 250-strong group of Maoists looted and then blew up the ancestral house of Satyanand Bhotka, a former minister and a legislator from Chatra, in Kari village of the Hazaribag District on December 14. According to local sources, armed Maoists entered
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A 250-strong group of Maoists looted and then blew up the ancestral house of Satyanand Bhotka, a former minister and a legislator from Chatra, in Kari village of the Hazaribag District on December 14. According to local sources, armed Maoists entered the village and confronted Bigan Ganjhu, a cousin of Bhokta, outside their ancestral house. They assaulted Ganjhu and forced him to call out his family members, asking them to open the door. After rendering the family hostage, Maoists looted clothes, cash and ornaments and later planted bombs in the house.
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December - 14 
Express Buzz quoting the ‘Q’ branch of Tamil Nadu Police said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Andhra Pradesh are entering Tamil Nadu and are spreading out to various Districts to engage in sabotage activities. It is also reporte
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Express Buzz quoting the ‘Q’ branch of Tamil Nadu Police said the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Andhra Pradesh are entering Tamil Nadu and are spreading out to various Districts to engage in sabotage activities. It is also reported that many Maoists had entered Virudhunagar District and were luring students to join their movement. They were also offering financial assistance to poor students. Some Maoists were reportedly roaming at the Virudhunagar railway station and were questioned by the Police, the report added. The Police, meanwhile, have set up check posts at Virudhunagar, Varamanagunda, Doddamanju, Peddamugalalam in a bid to prevent the Maoists from entering the State.
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December - 14 
On December 14, The Hindu reported that the Communist Party of Maoists (CPI-Maoists) have formed specialised small fighting units comprising children in the age group of eight to 13 years and many of whom have been "kidnapped or forcibly recruited",
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On December 14, The Hindu reported that the Communist Party of Maoists (CPI-Maoists) have formed specialised small fighting units comprising children in the age group of eight to 13 years and many of whom have been "kidnapped or forcibly recruited", said Chhattisgarh Police. “Maoists adopted this strategy after the tribal population started resisting them since they were attacking their way of life and culture," told Vishwaranjan, the Director General of Police. He said the recruitment of children by Maoists has been proved from the pictures distributed by the outfit apart from intelligence inputs.
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December - 14 
The Orissa Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on December 14 arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly involved in the murder of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati, a leader of the Hindu extremist group Vishwa Hindu P
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The Orissa Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on December 14 arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly involved in the murder of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati, a leader of the Hindu extremist group Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), and four others, from Kotagarh block of Kandhamal District, reports Indian Express. “An SOG drive has been on for the past four days to flush out the Maoists. All the people arrested today hatched the conspiracy and took part in the killing. More people will be arrested in the next few days,” said an unnamed CID official.
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December - 15 
Times of India reports that there was a mixed response to the general shut-down call given by the Maoists at Pakhanjoor in the Kanker District on December 15. The call was given in protest against the killing of two CPI-Maoist cadres in an encounter
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Times of India reports that there was a mixed response to the general shut-down call given by the Maoists at Pakhanjoor in the Kanker District on December 15. The call was given in protest against the killing of two CPI-Maoist cadres in an encounter by the Police in the hills of Hulmeta of the same District on December 11. Maoists have described the slain cadres as civilians.
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December - 16 
IANS reports that Jivan Manjhi, a sub zonal commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested from Upper Ghat area in the Bokaro District in the night of December 16. Manjhi was involved in Maoist activity for the last ten y
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IANS reports that Jivan Manjhi, a sub zonal commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested from Upper Ghat area in the Bokaro District in the night of December 16. Manjhi was involved in Maoist activity for the last ten years in Jhumra hills of Bokaro district.
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December - 16 
IANS reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead on December 16 in a forested stretch of Narayanpur District in the Bastar region after a brief gun battle with Security Forces. Police sources also said s
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IANS reports that two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead on December 16 in a forested stretch of Narayanpur District in the Bastar region after a brief gun battle with Security Forces. Police sources also said several other injured Maoists managed to escape into the nearby forested area. A hand grenade and a loaded gun were recovered from the slain Maoists.
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December - 16 
The Telegraph reports that Latehar District Police arrested a Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Naveen alias Chotu Das alias Satish, one of the conspirators behind the Jehanabad jailbreak case, from the Sartand forest area, around 12
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The Telegraph reports that Latehar District Police arrested a Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Naveen alias Chotu Das alias Satish, one of the conspirators behind the Jehanabad jailbreak case, from the Sartand forest area, around 120 kilometres from State capital Ranchi on December 16. Latehar District Superintendent of Police, Ravikant Dhan, said the Maoist was heading towards Kurjrum on a motorbike to join the Kisan Bachao Rally, a protest movement of farmers. Some pamphlets and Maoist literature were recovered from his possession.
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December - 17 
A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted two brothers, identified as Rajesh and Sunil Yadav, at gun point from their house in the Sevai village under Barachatti Police station of Gaya District on December 17-night, rep
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A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted two brothers, identified as Rajesh and Sunil Yadav, at gun point from their house in the Sevai village under Barachatti Police station of Gaya District on December 17-night, reports IANS. Some villagers told Police officials both brothers were abducted on suspicion of belonging to a rival Maoist outfit.
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December - 17 
A Police constable, identified as Abdul Karim, was injured when a group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hurled grenades at Mallecharvu Police station in the Nalgonda District on December 17, Daily News and Analysis
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A Police constable, identified as Abdul Karim, was injured when a group of armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hurled grenades at Mallecharvu Police station in the Nalgonda District on December 17, Daily News and Analysis reported. Police suspect that the Bellamkonda dalam (squad) members might have carried out the attack. Meanwhile, IANS adds that 10 to 12 CPI-Maoist cadres attacked the Police Station and the adjoining residential quarters in Kodad mandal (administrative unit). However, the Maoists managed to escape when the Police personnel repulsed the attack.
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December - 17 
According to Zee News, on December 17, around 50 to 60 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided Sewai village in the Gaya District and abducted two cadres of the rival Sashashtra People's Morcha.
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According to Zee News, on December 17, around 50 to 60 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided Sewai village in the Gaya District and abducted two cadres of the rival Sashashtra People's Morcha.
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December - 17 
Ranjit Singh, a commander of the Jharkhand Jan Sangharsh Mukti Morcha, was arrested from Rakahat village in Latehar District, some 140 kilometres from the State capital Ranchi, early in the morning of December 17. Singh was wanted in more than 20 cas
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Ranjit Singh, a commander of the Jharkhand Jan Sangharsh Mukti Morcha, was arrested from Rakahat village in Latehar District, some 140 kilometres from the State capital Ranchi, early in the morning of December 17. Singh was wanted in more than 20 cases related to murder, abduction and extortion, the Police said. The Police seized one carbine gun, one pistol, 124 live cartridges and three mobile phones from his possession.
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December - 17 
Separately, two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Jailal Manjhi and Rudal Manjhi, residents of Rampur village in the East Champaran District, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, N. H. Khan, on December 17, The Hindu reported.
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Separately, two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Jailal Manjhi and Rudal Manjhi, residents of Rampur village in the East Champaran District, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, N. H. Khan, on December 17, The Hindu reported.
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December - 17 
The Samaja reports that at least 500 youths are being trained by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at four training camps located in the dense forests of Kalimela and Motu area of Malkangiri District, in the border area of Bhanjanagar
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The Samaja reports that at least 500 youths are being trained by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at four training camps located in the dense forests of Kalimela and Motu area of Malkangiri District, in the border area of Bhanjanagar in Ganjam district and Raikia in Kandhamal District, in the Mohna-Adaba area of Gajapati District and Bishra area of Sundargarh District. It is believed that trainers are from Chhattisgarh.
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December - 17 
The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on December 17 that the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante movement) backed by the Chhattisgarh Government could not perform the duties of law and order in the Com
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The Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on December 17 that the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante movement) backed by the Chhattisgarh Government could not perform the duties of law and order in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected areas, reports The Pioneer. He said law and order could not be left to “non-State actors” but that it would take a final view on this only after the Supreme Court ruled on the issue, adding, "I am not in favour of non-State actors taking the law into their own hands."
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December - 18 
A deputy commander of the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML-Janashakti), identified as Badavath Bhaskar alias Bharath, belonging to the Medak-Kamareddy area, was captured by the villagers and later handed ove
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A deputy commander of the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML-Janashakti), identified as Badavath Bhaskar alias Bharath, belonging to the Medak-Kamareddy area, was captured by the villagers and later handed over to the Domakonda Police in the Nizamabad District on December 18, The Hindu reported. While two of his associates managed to escape, one revolver and five live bullets were recovered from his possession.
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December - 18 
According to the report of a commission of inquiry instituted by the Orissa Government, frontal organisations of the Maoists support extensive cultivation of ganja (marijuana) in the remote inaccessible hilly terrains of the State, reports The States
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According to the report of a commission of inquiry instituted by the Orissa Government, frontal organisations of the Maoists support extensive cultivation of ganja (marijuana) in the remote inaccessible hilly terrains of the State, reports The Statesman. Apana Naidu, a native of Andhra Pradesh, is said to be the kingpin of the trade. The illegal ganja is transported from Chitrakonda-Gobindpali-Ramgiri area to Raipur in Chhattisgarh. The second route for such consignments is via Kalimela-Malkangiri-Jeypore, Kalahandi, Bargarh to Raipur of Chhattisgarh while the third route is from Koraput to Bhawanipatna to Bargarh.
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December - 18 
Daily News and Analysis, quoting the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), reports that with an average destruction of four mobile towers in every month and highest number of 14 in Bihar and Chhattisgarh, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoi
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Daily News and Analysis, quoting the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), reports that with an average destruction of four mobile towers in every month and highest number of 14 in Bihar and Chhattisgarh, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are now targeting the communication networks in their operational areas. "At least 43 mobile phone towers were destroyed in six states, i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Orissa by the Maoists till November this year," an unnamed MHA official said, adding, "The Naxals (left-wing extremists) are targeting the mobile phone towers as they believe that communication network is being frequently used by the Security agencies and their informers to launch operations against the Maoists." The report also said that in 2007, only six towers, including three in Chhattisgarh, two in Orissa and one in Maharashtra were destroyed by the Maoists. Just five such towers were attacked by the Maoists in 2006 which includes two in Andhra Pradesh and one each in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Orissa. In 2005, altogether eight mobile phone towers were destroyed by the Maoists of which five were located in Andhra Pradesh, two in Chhattisgarh and one in Maharashtra.
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December - 18 
Meanwhile, encounters were reported between Orissa Police personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in two separate places along the Orissa-Jharkhand border area. However, no casualty was reported from either side. Subsequ
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Meanwhile, encounters were reported between Orissa Police personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in two separate places along the Orissa-Jharkhand border area. However, no casualty was reported from either side. Subsequently, a high alert was declared in the area.
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December - 18 
Sambad reports that a split has occurred in the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Orissa. A parallel Maoist organisation, identified as IDGA, would be formed on January 3, 2009. Some cadr
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Sambad reports that a split has occurred in the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Orissa. A parallel Maoist organisation, identified as IDGA, would be formed on January 3, 2009. Some cadres of the PLGA belonging to the Hindu community have defected in protest against the killing of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati. The rebel group is led by ‘M-2’ (a secret name). ‘M-2’ has reportedly emerged as the principal rival of Sabyasachi Panda, the Orissa chief of CPI-Maoist. Some posters released by ‘M-2’ in the Raikia area of Kandhamal District claims that the CPI-Maoist under Panda’s leadership has deviated from ‘class struggle’ towards communal fight in lure of money from the Christian missionaries.
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December - 18 
Some Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI–ML) cadres allegedly took away standing crops from the ceiling surplus lands of Bisamcuttack block of the Rayagada District, creating a tense situation between the party cadres and the landowners, r
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Some Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI–ML) cadres allegedly took away standing crops from the ceiling surplus lands of Bisamcuttack block of the Rayagada District, creating a tense situation between the party cadres and the landowners, reports The Statesman.
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December - 18 
State Government has asked the Police to try the 30 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who were involved in the failed assassination attempt on former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on October 1, 2003 at Alipur, under provision
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State Government has asked the Police to try the 30 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who were involved in the failed assassination attempt on former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on October 1, 2003 at Alipur, under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Explosive Substances Act instead of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, which was repealed in 2004.
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December - 18 
The India Reserve Battalion (IRB) trooper injured in a landmine blast on December 11 at the Dangasorada Police outpost in Rayagada District, succumbed to his injuries on December 18 in a hospital in Vishakhapatnam, reports Dharitri.
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The India Reserve Battalion (IRB) trooper injured in a landmine blast on December 11 at the Dangasorada Police outpost in Rayagada District, succumbed to his injuries on December 18 in a hospital in Vishakhapatnam, reports Dharitri.
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December - 19 
Khammam Police has reportedly launched a new programme titled ‘Agyatham Nunchi Swescha’ (freedom from the underground) aimed at bringing back left-wing extremists to the mainstream.
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Khammam Police has reportedly launched a new programme titled ‘Agyatham Nunchi Swescha’ (freedom from the underground) aimed at bringing back left-wing extremists to the mainstream.
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December - 19 
Separately, a suspected CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Suresh Paswan, was arrested by the Police during a search operation at Raghunath village in the Gaya District on December 19-night, The Hindu reported. A cache of arms, including five detonators
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Separately, a suspected CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Suresh Paswan, was arrested by the Police during a search operation at Raghunath village in the Gaya District on December 19-night, The Hindu reported. A cache of arms, including five detonators, two carbines and a locally-made rifle was recovered from his possession. Times of India reported that other members of the Maoist squad led by sub-zonal commander Surindra Ravidas had managed to escape before the Police arrived.
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December - 19 
Seven left-wing extremists, including two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and five cadres of the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), surrendered before the Superintendent of P
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Seven left-wing extremists, including two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and five cadres of the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) Mahesh M. Bhagwat in the Khammam District on December 19, reports The Hindu. The CPI-Maoist cadres were identified as Vagaboina Anasurya alias Vasanta, wanted in connection with a killing in Chhattisgarh and Soyam Venkata Lakshmi alias Venkatamma alias Aruna, a member of the Kukunoor Local Organised Squad of the CPI-Maoist. The CPI-ML cadres were identified as Enumula Naresh alias Nagesh, Molkam Suresh, Uke Nirosha and Keesara Sammmaiah, Setti Vinoda alias Swapna
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December - 19 
Three pamphlets, containing a threat to kill senior management officials if wages of the employees are not revised, were put up by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the Bhillai Steel Plant premises of the Steel Authority of
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Three pamphlets, containing a threat to kill senior management officials if wages of the employees are not revised, were put up by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the Bhillai Steel Plant premises of the Steel Authority of India Limited in Durg District, reports Economic Times. The pamphlets read, “Do justice with the employees this time or two-four senior officials would be killed.”
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December - 19 
Two area commanders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kashi Yadav and Vinay Marandi, were arrested from Hazaribagh District on December 19, reports IANS. While Kashi Yadav was arrested from Mahutand village, Marandi w
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Two area commanders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kashi Yadav and Vinay Marandi, were arrested from Hazaribagh District on December 19, reports IANS. While Kashi Yadav was arrested from Mahutand village, Marandi was arrested from an area bordering Giridih District. Police seized two revolvers, live cartridges and Maoist literature from them. Kashi Yadav was wanted in more than a dozen cases by the Police.
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December - 20 
Chief Minister Shibu Soren refuted charges that he prevailed upon the Police to release three most wanted left-wing extremists who had been arrested following an Intelligence tip-off. A Police sub-inspector, who was part of the team that arrested the
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Chief Minister Shibu Soren refuted charges that he prevailed upon the Police to release three most wanted left-wing extremists who had been arrested following an Intelligence tip-off. A Police sub-inspector, who was part of the team that arrested the extremists, had told the media earlier that extremists belonging to the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) were released after the administration asked them to do so. “We were asked to free these men who were associates of Kundan Pahan, a dreaded Maoist. We were not ready to release them”, he told Indian Express. The three JLT extremists were arrested in Tamar on December 13. Two of the extremists were identified as Shayam, brother of Pahan, a CPI-Maoist commander-turned-founder of the JLT and Ranju Singh Munda, a sharp shooter of the outfit.
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December - 20 
Dharitri reports that local residents caught hold of four persons demanding money and paddy in the name of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Belangiwada area under Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri District on December 20 and later
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Dharitri reports that local residents caught hold of four persons demanding money and paddy in the name of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Belangiwada area under Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri District on December 20 and later handed them over to the Maoists.
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December - 20 
Suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a school teacher, identified as Sobhan Tuddu (34), at Kashiabera in the Ghurabandha Police station area of East Singhbhum District on December 20, reports The Telegraph. District
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Suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a school teacher, identified as Sobhan Tuddu (34), at Kashiabera in the Ghurabandha Police station area of East Singhbhum District on December 20, reports The Telegraph. District Superintendent of Police, Naveen Kumar Singh, said Tuddu, a resident of Bagbera village, was killed apparently because the Maoists suspected him to be associated with the anti-Naxalite outfit, Nagrik Suraksha Samiti.
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December - 20 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, belonging to Jharkhand and Bihar, were arrested by the Police at Gharauli of Kotwali Police station in the Sonebhadra District on December 20, reports PTI. Two locally-made guns and cartridges
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, belonging to Jharkhand and Bihar, were arrested by the Police at Gharauli of Kotwali Police station in the Sonebhadra District on December 20, reports PTI. Two locally-made guns and cartridges along with Maoist literature were recovered from the possession of the arrested extremists.
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December - 21 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ramashish Yadav, was arrested by the Police during a search operation at Kumarubigha village of Jehanabad District on December 21, Samaylive.com reported. Yadav was wanted for
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ramashish Yadav, was arrested by the Police during a search operation at Kumarubigha village of Jehanabad District on December 21, Samaylive.com reported. Yadav was wanted for his involvement in several cases of murder and kidnapping, including the killing of four dalits (backward caste) at Barmachak village under Kalpa Police station in 2000.
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December - 21 
IANS reports that a group of about 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) entered the house of one Saluka Hembram (65), a former Sarpanch (president of village level local self-government institution) at Salkodihi village in th
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IANS reports that a group of about 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) entered the house of one Saluka Hembram (65), a former Sarpanch (president of village level local self-government institution) at Salkodihi village in the Keonjhar District, late in the night of December 21 and killed him. Police have reportedly seized some Maoist leaflets from the incident site.
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December - 21 
The State Government has launched a special drive to recruit tribals into Police in areas affected by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence to bring them into the mainstream, reports ANI. Authorities in Rayagada District said that abo
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The State Government has launched a special drive to recruit tribals into Police in areas affected by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence to bring them into the mainstream, reports ANI. Authorities in Rayagada District said that about 2,000 tribal youth would be recruited in the State Police Force during the drive.
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December - 22 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed one person, identified as Aparti Yadav, in Bhandaria block of Garwah District on December 22 suspecting him to be a Police informer, reports Indopia.
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed one person, identified as Aparti Yadav, in Bhandaria block of Garwah District on December 22 suspecting him to be a Police informer, reports Indopia.
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December - 22 
Meanwhile, three statues and a martyrs’ memorial pillar were inaugurated at Mandimera village in the Gajapati District on December 22 by supporters of left-wing extremism from Orissa and Andhra Pradesh.
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Meanwhile, three statues and a martyrs’ memorial pillar were inaugurated at Mandimera village in the Gajapati District on December 22 by supporters of left-wing extremism from Orissa and Andhra Pradesh.
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December - 22 
Police and para-military forces came across more than a dozen posters in the Murathakra panchayat area under Ghurabandha Police station in East Singhbhum District. The posters, apparently put up by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), warned
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Police and para-military forces came across more than a dozen posters in the Murathakra panchayat area under Ghurabandha Police station in East Singhbhum District. The posters, apparently put up by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), warned the Nagarik Suraksha Samiti (NSS), an anti-Maoist outfit, with dire consequences if it fostered ties with the Majhi Marwa Sangathan of Bengal.
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December - 22 
Two Police constables, identified as Totan Seth and Chinmoiy Mondal, were killed and another constable was injured when around 20 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Police camp at Berada in the Purulia Distric
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Two Police constables, identified as Totan Seth and Chinmoiy Mondal, were killed and another constable was injured when around 20 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Police camp at Berada in the Purulia District on December 22, The Hindu reports. The Maoists managed to escape with three rifles.
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December - 23 
Five persons were killed by unidentified assailants in the Raidih Police station area of Maoist-affected Gumla District on December 23 (today), reports The Hindu. The District Superintendent of Police, Baljeet Singh, said only after investigations th
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Five persons were killed by unidentified assailants in the Raidih Police station area of Maoist-affected Gumla District on December 23 (today), reports The Hindu. The District Superintendent of Police, Baljeet Singh, said only after investigations the Police would be able to ascertain which group or who were behind the killings.
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December - 23 
Two cadres belonging to the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), who fled from the scene when villagers caught hold the Party squad commander Bharath during their attack on a petrol station at the Domakonda ma
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Two cadres belonging to the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), who fled from the scene when villagers caught hold the Party squad commander Bharath during their attack on a petrol station at the Domakonda mandal (administrative unit) headquarter on December 18, were arrested by the Domakonda Police in Nizamabad District on December 23, The Hindu reported. The duo was identified as squad commander of Kamareddy, Chetyal Lakshmipathi, and squad member Naskal Ramesh.
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December - 25 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two persons in the Govindpur village of Gumla District on December 25, reports Telegraph.
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two persons in the Govindpur village of Gumla District on December 25, reports Telegraph.
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December - 25 
Chief Minister Shibu Soren said the State Government was willing to hold talks and ready to share power with the Maoists for a lasting solution, adding, ” The State Government has initiated steps to bring the misguided youths back into the mainstream
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Chief Minister Shibu Soren said the State Government was willing to hold talks and ready to share power with the Maoists for a lasting solution, adding, ” The State Government has initiated steps to bring the misguided youths back into the mainstream and announce a surrender policy."
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December - 25 
In a separate incident in the same District, Maoists shot dead an ex-Army man, identified as Augustine Ekka (50), and his son, James (20), at Srinagar village. Sources said the Maoists suspected the father-son duo to be Police informers.
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In a separate incident in the same District, Maoists shot dead an ex-Army man, identified as Augustine Ekka (50), and his son, James (20), at Srinagar village. Sources said the Maoists suspected the father-son duo to be Police informers.
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December - 25 
One Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel, identified as Ganesh Singh, was shot dead while a woman passenger and another GRP personnel were injured when at least 30 suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a c
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One Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel, identified as Ganesh Singh, was shot dead while a woman passenger and another GRP personnel were injured when at least 30 suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a coach of the Bhagalpur-Muzaffarpur Inter-City Express between Abhoypur and Kajra stations in the Munger District on December 25-afternoon, reports The Telegraph. The assailants also snatched away four assault rifles, a carbine and several rounds of ammunition by overpowering the GRP personnel.
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December - 25 
PTI quoted the Director General of Police (DGP), D. N. Gautam, as saying that in 75 cases of CPI-Maoist attacks, 42 civilians were killed during 2008. 14 Maoists and 20 Policemen were also killed in encounters between Police and Maoists. The Bihar Po
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PTI quoted the Director General of Police (DGP), D. N. Gautam, as saying that in 75 cases of CPI-Maoist attacks, 42 civilians were killed during 2008. 14 Maoists and 20 Policemen were also killed in encounters between Police and Maoists. The Bihar Police have also arrested 442 Maoists, including 43 area/zonal commanders. The Police also recovered 132 firearms, of which 18 were looted earlier, and 17,098 cartridges from the extremists.
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December - 26 
Announcing that Gour Chakrabarty (70) would be the spokesperson of the outfit, the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) said it would openly hold meetings under the outfit’s own banner instead of clandestinely issuing press releases and pamp
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Announcing that Gour Chakrabarty (70) would be the spokesperson of the outfit, the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) said it would openly hold meetings under the outfit’s own banner instead of clandestinely issuing press releases and pamphlets to media representatives, reports Telegraph. Although not banned in West Bengal, the CPI-Maoist has so far been operating as an underground outfit for fear of its members being arrested.
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December - 26 
Further, 12 bombs, two each in six containers, were recovered from an iron ore laden goods train in the premises of a steel plant in capital Raipur on December 26, Indian Express reported. According to the Inspector General of Police, Y. K. S. Thakur
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Further, 12 bombs, two each in six containers, were recovered from an iron ore laden goods train in the premises of a steel plant in capital Raipur on December 26, Indian Express reported. According to the Inspector General of Police, Y. K. S. Thakur, the ore was brought from Orissa. "We are also looking into the possible Maoist and terrorist angle and are working on all leads available so far," he added. According to the Additional Director General of Police, Girdhari Nayak, “These bombs are 105-mm in size and experts from the ordnance factory in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh have been called to examine and defuse them,” reports IANS.
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December - 26 
On December 26, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Raman Singh, said that a long-term action plan was needed on security and development to address the Communist Party of Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency, The Pioneer reported. According to him, "Chhat
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On December 26, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Raman Singh, said that a long-term action plan was needed on security and development to address the Communist Party of Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency, The Pioneer reported. According to him, "Chhattisgarh is viewed as a model State in the country in handling Maoist insurgency which is a national problem. A long-term action plan to boost Security in the troubled areas and also their overall development can produce a lasting solution to the menace." While referring to Salwa Judum (the anti-Maoist vigilante movement) launched in June 2005, he said "Salwa Judum is a self-inspired people's peace initiative; it's not a Government-sponsored movement. Chhattisgarh Government is just providing Security to villagers involved in the movement."
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December - 26 
The Government Railway Police (GRP) on December 26 launched a massive manhunt for cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forest areas of Munger District in the wake of the attack on the Bhagalpur-Muzaffarpur Jansewa Express
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The Government Railway Police (GRP) on December 26 launched a massive manhunt for cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forest areas of Munger District in the wake of the attack on the Bhagalpur-Muzaffarpur Jansewa Express near Abhaipur station on December 25 in which two GRP constables were killed, reports Times of India. As reported earlier, one GRP personnel was killed in the incident.
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December - 26 
The Tamil Nadu Director General of Police, K. P. Jain, said on December 26 that the Police have identified Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Dindigul and Theni Districts as the possible Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected areas, reported The
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The Tamil Nadu Director General of Police, K. P. Jain, said on December 26 that the Police have identified Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Dindigul and Theni Districts as the possible Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected areas, reported The Hindu. However, the Police has successfully foiled their attempts to get a foothold in Tamil Nadu, the DGP added, saying, "We are aware that CPI-Maoist are making attempts to sneak into these Districts. But we are proactive and would prevent any such move."
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December - 27 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said on December 27 that the State Government would continue to support Salwa Judum (the anti-Maoist vigilante movement) against the CPI-Maoist, adding, ''Bastar model of mass movement against ultras should be
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said on December 27 that the State Government would continue to support Salwa Judum (the anti-Maoist vigilante movement) against the CPI-Maoist, adding, ''Bastar model of mass movement against ultras should be adopted in other areas facing insurgency.'' He also said the Government was only providing protection to those villagers fighting against the militants and it would continue to discharge its responsibility.
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December - 27 
Police arrested a suspected person from village Batau in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Chandauli District on December 27, reports The Hindu. A cache of arms and ammunition, including 500 detonators and 50 kg ammonium nitra
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Police arrested a suspected person from village Batau in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Chandauli District on December 27, reports The Hindu. A cache of arms and ammunition, including 500 detonators and 50 kg ammonium nitrate, was recovered from his possession.
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December - 27 
Separately, two constables of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured when unidentified CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on a combined force of the CRPF and the Narayanpur District Police engaged in a joint search operation near Chameli hil
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Separately, two constables of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured when unidentified CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on a combined force of the CRPF and the Narayanpur District Police engaged in a joint search operation near Chameli hills under Chotedonger Police Station in the morning of December 27, reports PTI.
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December - 27 
The Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a record-keeper of a Self Help Group federation, Pobitra Khosla, at Bagam village under Narayanpatna Police Station in the Koraput District on December 27, reports Express Buzz. Khosla wa
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The Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a record-keeper of a Self Help Group federation, Pobitra Khosla, at Bagam village under Narayanpatna Police Station in the Koraput District on December 27, reports Express Buzz. Khosla was coordinating with different women’s groups of Narayanpatna and was on the CPI-Maoist hit list for his liaison with Government officials.
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December - 28 
A school teacher, a villager and one Special Police Officer (SPO) were killed and five persons injured when about 50 armed cadres, including some women, of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened indiscriminate fire at a weekly market
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A school teacher, a villager and one Special Police Officer (SPO) were killed and five persons injured when about 50 armed cadres, including some women, of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened indiscriminate fire at a weekly market in Kokrapara of Bijapur District on December 28, IANS reported.
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December - 28 
A senior ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Chimat Rai alias Kishan Rai, who was wanted in over 24 cases of murder, dacoity, loot and extremist violence in Bihar and Jharkhand, was arrested by the Police du
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A senior ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Chimat Rai alias Kishan Rai, who was wanted in over 24 cases of murder, dacoity, loot and extremist violence in Bihar and Jharkhand, was arrested by the Police during a search operation at Gauradih village under Ishipur Police Station of Bhagalpur District on December 28-night, The Hindu reported. A resident of Dighi village in Mehrama Police Station limits of Godda District of Jharkhand, Chimat is also a member of the Shantipal group and in-charge of the underground outfit for Godda and Sahebganj Districts, adds Times of India. Rai's wife has also been detained by the Police.
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December - 28 
According to The Hindu, the Praja Rajyam party inducted 250 former cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as its grassroots-level cadres at Perecherla on the outskirts of Guntur city on December 28.
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According to The Hindu, the Praja Rajyam party inducted 250 former cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as its grassroots-level cadres at Perecherla on the outskirts of Guntur city on December 28.
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December - 28 
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy has claimed that Maoist insurgency is contained in the State and has attributed this to the stable Government which has taken up several development and welfare programmes.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy has claimed that Maoist insurgency is contained in the State and has attributed this to the stable Government which has taken up several development and welfare programmes.
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December - 28 
Police recovered a powerful bomb half-buried in a road near the Kharkai river in the Ranchi District on December 28, reports The Telegraph.
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Police recovered a powerful bomb half-buried in a road near the Kharkai river in the Ranchi District on December 28, reports The Telegraph.
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December - 28 
The Hindu reports that three villagers carrying food for Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres sustained bullet injury when they were attacked by them mistaking them as Policemen at Nawajaipur in the Palamu District on December 26.
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The Hindu reports that three villagers carrying food for Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres sustained bullet injury when they were attacked by them mistaking them as Policemen at Nawajaipur in the Palamu District on December 26.
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December - 28 
The Statesman reports that Police at Raghunathpur in the Jagatsinghpur District have submitted charge sheets against 18 Maoists. Of them, six have been arrested and 12 are still at large. Of the six arrested, Raghunathpur Police had arrested five and
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The Statesman reports that Police at Raghunathpur in the Jagatsinghpur District have submitted charge sheets against 18 Maoists. Of them, six have been arrested and 12 are still at large. Of the six arrested, Raghunathpur Police had arrested five and Riamal Police of Deogarh District had arrested another Maoist from Erasama area few months ago.
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December - 29 
A suspected Madanna dalam (squad) cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed while five others managed to escape during an encounter with Police in the forests of Charla in the Khammam District on December 29, The Hindu repo
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A suspected Madanna dalam (squad) cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed while five others managed to escape during an encounter with Police in the forests of Charla in the Khammam District on December 29, The Hindu reported. Superintendent of Police Mahesh Bhagwat said the Maoist was carrying a claymore mine, a grenade and wire-bundle.
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December - 29 
Meanwhile, three Maoist ‘commanders’ were arrested on December 29, IANS reported. According to Police, Ajay Yadav alias Nanduji, a sub-zonal commander of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested from Charaki village in Chatra district. The other two were arreste
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Meanwhile, three Maoist ‘commanders’ were arrested on December 29, IANS reported. According to Police, Ajay Yadav alias Nanduji, a sub-zonal commander of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested from Charaki village in Chatra district. The other two were arrested from Badigaha village of the same district. One of them was identified as Jamuna alias Jethan Paswan, a zonal commander of the Kisan Krantikari Committee, a frontal organization of the CPI-Maoist. Police have seized two revolvers, live cartridges and Maoist literature from the arrested Maoists.
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December - 29 
Separately, a head constable of the Bijapur District Police was killed when Maoists attacked a Police team in the Gangloor area.
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Separately, a head constable of the Bijapur District Police was killed when Maoists attacked a Police team in the Gangloor area.
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December - 29 
Two unidentified cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during an encounter with the Police in a thickly forested area of Santoshpur in the Bijapur District on December 29, reports The Hindu. Later, the Police recovere
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Two unidentified cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during an encounter with the Police in a thickly forested area of Santoshpur in the Bijapur District on December 29, reports The Hindu. Later, the Police recovered a hand grenade and two bombs from the encounter site.
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December - 30 
In addition, the Karimnagar District Superintendent of Police, Y. Gangadhar, said the CPI-Maoist activities had considerably declined for the fourth consecutive year in Karimnagar due to the people friendly policies initiated by the Police. The extre
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In addition, the Karimnagar District Superintendent of Police, Y. Gangadhar, said the CPI-Maoist activities had considerably declined for the fourth consecutive year in Karimnagar due to the people friendly policies initiated by the Police. The extremists are reportedly on the run from the District to the neighbouring State of Chhattisgarh. In 2008, the extremists had killed four persons branding them as informers and damaged a bus and a private cellular phone tower in the Mahamutharam mandal. Three extremists were killed in encounters with the Police. The Police arrested 73 Maoists during the year, including the CPI-Maoist Chhattisgarh Muded area divisional committee member Velpula Rajesh Kumra alias Tirupati, and his wife and dalam (squad) member Ramadevi, and Janashakti central committee member Kura Devanna alias Amar. Around 15 extremists, including seven Maoists from Chhattisgarh region, had surrendered before the Police. In the first week of December, the Police had arrested some Maoists and thwarted their attempts to revive the party in the District. He also said Police had recovered 13 weapons including one Springfield rifle, two revolvers, four tapanchas, three pistols and one Self Loading Rifle and 150 live and empty rounds of ammunition of various weapons. The Police also recovered 27 soap bombs, six tiffin bombs, four clipping bombs during 2008.
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December - 30 
Six dumps of illegal arms and ammunition, including 312 kilograms of gelatine sticks, 30 detonators, 170 coupling bombs and 60 rounds of ammunitions belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and three arms hidden by the Praja Prat
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Six dumps of illegal arms and ammunition, including 312 kilograms of gelatine sticks, 30 detonators, 170 coupling bombs and 60 rounds of ammunitions belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and three arms hidden by the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), were recovered by the Warangal District Police on December 30, The Hindu reported. These arms and ammunition were recovered during a search operation in the Tadvai, Kothaguda and Chityal mandals (administrative units) and major recoveries were made at Velishala hills in Chityal and the Kothaguda forest, Times of India added. The Superintendent of Police, V.C. Sajjanar, said the Maoists were procuring gelatine sticks from Lalapur village in Uttar Pradesh, adding, "We would track down the transport and supplier network soon." Meanwhile, The Hindu quoted Sajjanar as saying that there could be about 125 people from the District working for various left-wing extremist groups while about 15 were still operating in the forest areas of the District. He also said that during 2008, the District Police recovered arms and ammunition on a massive scale which include 26 rifles, 18 pistols, five revolvers, five tapanchas (locally made fire-arm) and one gun. The seizure included 2,170 rounds of ammunition, 383 kilograms of gelatine sticks, 217 bombs, 83 detonators, seven landmines, four grenades and one binocular.
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December - 30 
The Hindu reports that a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Nandu Yadav, was arrested during an anti-Maoist operation by para-military forces near Cat village under Manatu Police station in the Palamau District on
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The Hindu reports that a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Nandu Yadav, was arrested during an anti-Maoist operation by para-military forces near Cat village under Manatu Police station in the Palamau District on December 30. Nandu was wanted in at least 14 cases, including the attack on the motorcade of Health Minister Bhanu Pratap Sahi in which one trooper was killed.
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December - 30 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has requested the Chief Ministers of nine Maoist affected States, i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra, to attend an exclusive meeti
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has requested the Chief Ministers of nine Maoist affected States, i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra, to attend an exclusive meeting on the problem of left-wing extremism on January 7, 2009, Times of India reported.
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December - 31 
A Penna Ahobilam dalam (squad) commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pujari Peddanna alias Chalapati alias Adi, native of Venkatammanahalli village of Pavagada taluk (revenue unit) in Karnataka and allegedly inv
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A Penna Ahobilam dalam (squad) commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pujari Peddanna alias Chalapati alias Adi, native of Venkatammanahalli village of Pavagada taluk (revenue unit) in Karnataka and allegedly involved in several violent incidents including murders, robberies, attacks, was arrested by the Police in the Anantapur District on December 31, The Hindu reported. Peddanna was associated with Maoist activities for over a decade and went underground for the past two years. Towards the end of 2006, he developed differences with the party leadership. He was also trying to secure weapons through some sources at Pamidi and Garladinne mandals and attempting to re-organise the party in Uravakonda and Ramagiri areas.
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December - 31 
According to The Samaja, Police have arrested two officials of the Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology of Gunapur in the Rayagada District while they were going to pay a ‘donation’ of INR 1.2 million to the Communist Party of India-Maoist
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According to The Samaja, Police have arrested two officials of the Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology of Gunapur in the Rayagada District while they were going to pay a ‘donation’ of INR 1.2 million to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The Police have seized the cash. Later, the bail applications of the arrested persons were cancelled, adds Sambad.
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December - 31 
Five left-wing extremists, including a cadre of the CPI-Maoist, and a senior cadre of Khammam and Warangal Districts belonging to the Praja Pratighatna faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), identified as Godavari Loya, s
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Five left-wing extremists, including a cadre of the CPI-Maoist, and a senior cadre of Khammam and Warangal Districts belonging to the Praja Pratighatna faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), identified as Godavari Loya, surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Warangal range), Ramlakshman, and Khammam Superintendent of Police, Mahesh M. Bhagwat, on December 31. One of the surrendered extremists, identified as Made Krishna, laid down his weapons, including 8 mm rifle and 78 live ammunition, to the DIG.
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December - 31 
IANS quoted a Police official, Arvind Rao, as saying that the Maoist violence has touched the lowest ebb ever in Andhra Pradesh with 30 percent decline in extremist activities during 2008. Though the State's elite anti-Maoist force Greyhounds lost it
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IANS quoted a Police official, Arvind Rao, as saying that the Maoist violence has touched the lowest ebb ever in Andhra Pradesh with 30 percent decline in extremist activities during 2008. Though the State's elite anti-Maoist force Greyhounds lost its 38 personnel in a major ambush by Maoists in neighbouring Orissa, the Andhra Pradesh Police managed to keep the Maoist activity in check through intensive combing operations. While 45 civilians were killed in Maoist violence in 2008 compared to 44 in 2007, the number of incidents has come down from 132 in 2007 to 94 in 2008. Rao also said 36 Maoists, including seven State committee members of the outlawed CPI-Maoist, and seven dalam commanders, were killed in 27 gun battles with the Police. The report adds that 392 extremists, including one State committee member and five dalam commanders, were arrested and 193 extremists and one central committee member had surrendered in 2008. Maoist violence reportedly saw a 42 percent decline in 2007. The Maoist movement has further weakened with the killing of several top leaders in gun battles with the Police during last couple of years, it added. Police said the CPI-Maoist cadre strength has come down by nearly 50 percent, from 850 to approximately 400.
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December - 31 
IANS reports that five cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) were arrested from a house in Laxminagar colony under Sukhdeonagar Police Station in the Ranchi District on December 31. According to the Police, they belong to Palamau Di
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IANS reports that five cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) were arrested from a house in Laxminagar colony under Sukhdeonagar Police Station in the Ranchi District on December 31. According to the Police, they belong to Palamau District and had bought arms and propagated the Maoist agenda in rural areas of the State.
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December - 31 
On December 31, a senior Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) official of Southern Sector, P. Mallana Goud, said that training for the special anti-Naxal (left-wing extremist) Force, Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (COBRA), comprising ten batt
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On December 31, a senior Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) official of Southern Sector, P. Mallana Goud, said that training for the special anti-Naxal (left-wing extremist) Force, Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (COBRA), comprising ten battalions from the CRPF will begin by April of 2009 and it would be functional in one year's period, Zee News reported. He said, "Persons (trainer of trainers) who have to train the forces are already trained with the help of local Greyhounds, an elite anti-Naxal force in Andhra Pradesh.”
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December - 31 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) for the first time confessed that they are using children in their ‘Army schools’ and using them as "ears and eyes" of the revolutionaries, according to India Today. A booklet of Maoist publication, ‘S
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) for the first time confessed that they are using children in their ‘Army schools’ and using them as "ears and eyes" of the revolutionaries, according to India Today. A booklet of Maoist publication, ‘Salwa Julum and its Aftermath’, says, "They (the children) learn to read and write, sing revolutionary songs, and often become the ears and eyes of the party in the villages." The booklet, which has been published by Radical Publications in Kolkata, is not freely available but distributed among cadres and sympathisers. It reads: "One of the major changes that are observable is the self-confidence of the children. They are organised into Bal Sangams and take up tasks that help them develop their initiative and leadership qualities from a very young age." The booklet is silent on whether the Maoists are also building a Kishore Vahini as reported in some newspapers.
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December - 31 
The year-end review report published by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on December 31, 2008 says that "the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence during the year 2008 remained at the same level as compared to last year in ter
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The year-end review report published by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on December 31, 2008 says that "the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence during the year 2008 remained at the same level as compared to last year in terms of number of incidents and casualties of Security Forces. Till November, the number of incidents of violence by Maoists and Police/civilian casualties were 1,435 and 658 as compared to 1,420 and 636 for the corresponding period of the year 2007," IANS reported. The report also said over INR 600 million has been released to eight focus Districts of the country - Gaya and Aurangabad in Bihar, Dantewada and Bijapur in Chhattisgarh, Khammam in Andhra Pradesh, Malkangiri and Raigarh in Orissa and Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh – under the Special Infrastructure Scheme in affected States, adds Bihar Times.
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December - 31 
With the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) making their presence felt in more than half of the 18 Districts in Chhattisgarh, year 2008 saw large scale CPI-Maoist related violence, reports India Today. Out of a total of 212 people killed, 1
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With the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) making their presence felt in more than half of the 18 Districts in Chhattisgarh, year 2008 saw large scale CPI-Maoist related violence, reports India Today. Out of a total of 212 people killed, 131 were civilians. 63 Police Personnel, 14 Special Police Officers and one secret Policeman were also killed by the CPI-Maoist. The Maoists also lost 52 of their cadres. The Hindu, quoting the Director General of Police (DGP), Vishawa Ranjan, reports that about 15,000 armed women Maoists operate in Chhattisgarh and they form a significant chunk of the insurgents engaged in a bitter battle with the State machinery. According to the DGP, "Some 30 percent of the total 50,000 armed rebels, or 15,000, are female insurgents, who actively participate in carrying out major strikes against civilians and Police forces," adding, "Roughly 10,000 highly militarised insurgents are present in Chhattisgarh, backed by another at least armed 35,000-40,000 cadre who carry multiple weapons." The group of women rebels also known as Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangh is a frontal unit of the outlawed CPI-Maoist and plays a key role in all major strikes, the report said, adding, Police officials and experts say hundreds of thousands of minor girls have been forcibly recruited to Maoist ranks as combatants. "Earlier, the militants were taking away one boy or girl from each family when they had total command in the interiors but now their recruitment efforts are facing resistance as people are not rallying behind them," said the Police chief, claiming, "… Maoists had just stepped in and were trying to win over local tribal population by taking up their issues and beating up forest guards but at that time, there were not many killings. Police made serious attempts after 2004 to counter Maoists and have now pushed them on the backfoot."
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*Data till , April 24, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Timeline Zone Wise
Insurgency North East
Islamist/Other Conflicts
Maoist Insurgency
Jammu & Kashmir
Punjab
Timeline State Wise
Assam
Arunachal Pradesh
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Tripura
Sikkim
Tamil Nadu
Himachal Pradesh
Haryana
Rajasthan
Goa
Uttarakhand
Chandigarh (UT)
Delhi
Uttar Pradesh
Andaman and Nicober Islands
Lakshadweep
Pondicherry
Daman and Diu
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Bihar
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Odisha
Telangana
West Bengal
Kerala
Dadra and Nagar Havelli
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
Bihar
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Odisha
Telangana
West Bengal
Kerala
Dadra and Nagar Havelli
Uttar Pradesh
Sikkim
Tamil Nadu
Himachal Pradesh
Haryana
Rajasthan
Goa
Uttarakhand
Chandigarh (UT)
Delhi
Andaman and Nicober Islands
Lakshadweep
Pondicherry
Daman and Diu
Karnataka
Gujarat
Assam
Jammu & Kashmir
Punjab
Timeline District Wise
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