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July - 1 
A Maoist ‘zonal commander’ and another Left Wing Extremist (LWE) were killed in a factional clash at Baulia village under Chutia Police Station area in Rohtas District, reports IBN Live. Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said the LWE factions
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A Maoist ‘zonal commander’ and another Left Wing Extremist (LWE) were killed in a factional clash at Baulia village under Chutia Police Station area in Rohtas District, reports IBN Live. Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said the LWE factions clashed in which Birendra Rana (Yadav), Maoist ‘zonal commander’, Sone-Vidhyachal zone, and another LWE Vishnu Yadav were killed. The dead bodies were recovered by the Police, he said, adding one AK-56 rifle was seized from them.
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July - 1 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) regional committee secretary Samarji on July 1 called for a bandh (general shut down) on July 4, the day Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram is to arrive in Ranchi to talk about anti-Naxal [Left Wing Ex
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) regional committee secretary Samarji on July 1 called for a bandh (general shut down) on July 4, the day Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram is to arrive in Ranchi to talk about anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations, reports Ranchi Express. “The bandh has been called to protest against the ongoing operations against the poor and marginalized tribals, especially in the Saranda forests, both by Jharkhand and Orissa governments,” Samarji Said. He even warned Chidambaram to pull out the security forces from the jungles in Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
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July - 4 
Centre will shortly deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in select Naxal strongholds to track Maoist movements and camps. The intelligence to be generated by UAVs will be interpreted by NTRO for suitable action. At the meeting, nearly all Naxal-hit
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Centre will shortly deploy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in select Naxal strongholds to track Maoist movements and camps. The intelligence to be generated by UAVs will be interpreted by NTRO for suitable action. At the meeting, nearly all Naxal-hit States sought the addition of more Naxal-hit Districts under the Centre's Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme as well as the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) scheme. The Union Home Ministry said it would look into the matter. Deccan Chronicle reports that the MHA informed the DGPs that it has reworked its parameters for including Districts under its SRE scheme, currently covering 83 Districts, to help them avail the benefits of Central funds better. The criteria include Naxal-violence profile, at least 30 per cent tribal population and nearly 50 per cent people living below poverty line. Similarly, the MHA has proposed to add an additional 20 Districts to the ambitious IAP scheme. Promising states all possible help in terms of providing central forces and funds for Police modernisation, the MHA asked them to lay emphasis on using more local Police personnel in the fight against Naxals and focus on constructing 400 fortified Police stations in the LWE-hit areas to deal with Maoists more effectively, adds Times of India.
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July - 4 
Maoists set ablaze a porcelain machine used in canal construction work in Malkangiri District in the night July 4, reports Times of India. No injury or casualty was reported in the incident, the Police said. According to sources, a group of about 20
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Maoists set ablaze a porcelain machine used in canal construction work in Malkangiri District in the night July 4, reports Times of India. No injury or casualty was reported in the incident, the Police said. According to sources, a group of about 20 Maoists reached near Malkangiri Poteru Village (MPV) 77 village under MV 79 Police limits at around 10 pm and set the vehicle on fire. The Maoists had earlier threatened the contractor engaged with the work not to go ahead with the project, the sources said, adding stalling the work was apparently aimed at preventing Security Forces’ (SFs) from moving into areas under Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] control. The Maoists, however, alleged in a letter that officials concerned are siphoning off huge sums of money in the name of repair of canals in the District, sources added.
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July - 4 
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on July 4 asked Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-hit States to adopt a unified approach to deal with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), underlining that while some states had performed well, there were some w
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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on July 4 asked Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-hit States to adopt a unified approach to deal with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), underlining that while some states had performed well, there were some who had fared poorly in anti-Naxal (LWE) operations, reports Economic Times. Though Chidambaram did not specifically name under-performing States, his appeal at a review meeting with Police chiefs of nine LWE-hit States, is seen as directed against West Bengal and Bihar, where evolving political ideologies have apparently forced a go-slow in pro-active operations against Maoists. At the meeting with the nine Director Generals of Police (DGPs) on, the Centre reviewed the vacancy positions in the State Police and sought creation of a dedicated anti-Naxal force in all the affected States, on the pattern of Andhra Pradesh Greyhounds. Heeding the States' requests for air support in operations against Maoists, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has allowed States to hire choppers and agreed to bear the expenses incurred by states.
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July - 5 
According to IBN Live, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector General of Police (training) T Chandrasekharan on July 4 said that by 2019, another 50 battalions would be added to the CRPF. The force has about 228 battalions at present. “By Apri
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According to IBN Live, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector General of Police (training) T Chandrasekharan on July 4 said that by 2019, another 50 battalions would be added to the CRPF. The force has about 228 battalions at present. “By April 2012, we will be having another five battalions, one corp centre and one DIG range office. We also plan to add five battalions every year and one DIG office,” the senior officer said. Chandrasekharan said the CRPF is short by 15 to 20 per cent in terms of officers. It has also plans to upgrade its weapon systems with unmanned aerial vehicles within three to four months. Trials are underway, said Chandrasekharan, adding the CRPF would soon have airfield ground lighting equipment and anti-mine vehicles as well. He added that the CRPF was set to follow a new training policy introduced by its Director General K Vijay Kumar. This included making the forces specialise in various theatres of conflict, including Jammu and Kashmir, the North East and states hit by Naxalite [Left-Wing Extremist] activities.
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July - 5 
On July 5, the Supreme Court declared illegal and unconstitutional the deployment of tribal youth as Special Police Officers (SPOs)— either as ‘Koya Commandos', Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group) or any other force — in the fight against the M
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On July 5, the Supreme Court declared illegal and unconstitutional the deployment of tribal youth as Special Police Officers (SPOs)— either as ‘Koya Commandos', Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group) or any other force — in the fight against the Maoist insurgency, and ordered their immediate disarming, reports The Hindu. The ruling - issued by Justices B. Sudershan Reddy and S.S. Nijjar on the writ petition filed by social anthropologist Professor Nandini Sundar and others - strongly indicted Chhattisgarh for violating constitutional principles in arming youth who had passed only the fifth standard and conferring on them the powers of police. The Bench said: “The State of Chhattisgarh shall forthwith make every effort to recall all firearms issued to any of the SPOs, whether current or former, along with any and all accoutrements and accessories issued to use such firearms. The word firearm as used shall include any and all forms of guns, rifles, launchers, etc, of whatever calibre.” The court also directed the Centre and the State to provide appropriate security forthwith, and undertake such measures “as are necessary and within bounds of constitutional permissibility, to protect the lives of those who had been employed as SPOs previously, or who had been given any initial orders of selection or appointment, from any and all forces, including but not limited to Maoists/Naxalites.”
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July - 6 
IBN Live reports on July 6 that the Union Government will provide specialised helicopter ambulance service to more than 70,000 troops of Paramilitary Forces deployed to undertake anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operations. According to sources, base
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IBN Live reports on July 6 that the Union Government will provide specialised helicopter ambulance service to more than 70,000 troops of Paramilitary Forces deployed to undertake anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operations. According to sources, based on a feasibility report prepared by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), it has been decided to deploy air ambulances at three "strategic" theatres of operations - LWE, combating insurgents in the North East and countering militants in Jammu and Kashmir.
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July - 7 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the Supreme Court observation on Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Naxal-hit areas cannot be applicable to Jammu and Kashmir as the SPOs in the State were part of the regular Police force, reports IBN Live. The
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the Supreme Court observation on Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Naxal-hit areas cannot be applicable to Jammu and Kashmir as the SPOs in the State were part of the regular Police force, reports IBN Live. The SPOs in the State are part of the belt force and do their regular duties, Omar added.
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July - 8 
The Army is firming up plans for anti-naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operations and has sounded out the Government to define Rules of Engagement (RoE) and guidelines for combat role, reports Daily Pioneer. The Lucknow based Central Command will play the
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The Army is firming up plans for anti-naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operations and has sounded out the Government to define Rules of Engagement (RoE) and guidelines for combat role, reports Daily Pioneer. The Lucknow based Central Command will play the pivotal role in case the army is deployed in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) infested States. The army has given detailed presentations to the Defence and Home Ministries in this regard. Army chief General VK Singh met Home Minister P Chidambaram last month [June] to brief him about the army’s assessment of the internal security situation including Naxal violence and the army’s plan to meet the challenge if asked to take on the responsibility. Disclosing the readiness of the Army in New Delhi on July 8, sources said though the army had said firm “no” in the past on a combat role against the Maoists, it has reassessed the growing threat the red ultras pose to national security and is ready to take up a combat role now, provided the Government has to define RoE and guidelines in the likelihood of its deployment in Maoist-violence affected States. Elaborating upon the aspect of RoE, sources said the army wants to operate in a combat role with sufficient legal and constitutional cover like promulgation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).
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July - 8 
The Daily Pioneer reports that in the wake of growing fatalities of Central Reserve Police Force Security (CRPF) Personnel due to Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) blasts by the Left Wing Extremists (LWE), the Security Forces (SFs) formulated a new
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The Daily Pioneer reports that in the wake of growing fatalities of Central Reserve Police Force Security (CRPF) Personnel due to Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) blasts by the Left Wing Extremists (LWE), the Security Forces (SFs) formulated a new policy to counter the menace. Its salient features include creation of an IED map and its inclusion in the Key Incident Tracking System (KITS) for ready reference by the Force’s commanders. The IED mapping also entails classification of vulnerable areas into red, green and yellow zones which will be based on the analysis of the incidents and the inputs gathered on the IED situation. "There is a plan to set up an exclusive first-ever school for providing training in handling of IEDs for the country's largest paramilitary force," said an official. According to the plan, army personnel will train a few officers and troopers who are operating in Naxal-hit areas and they would subsequently create a pool of experts in prevention, detection, neutralisation, destruction and disposal of IEDs. Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand are the worst affected States in terms of landmines being planted by the Maoists. Various IED tracing devices, including 'dip sticks', used to detect hidden explosives, and sniffer dogs have failed to be foolproof and a number of patrol parties, both on foot and in vehicles, have fallen prey to these deadly explosive devices which are sometimes as heavy as 50 kilograms. According to official data, the IED’s have claimed lives of more than 105 troops in the last five years during anti-Naxal operations. The CRPF has recovered 1,547 sets of IEDs during 2006-11 and the numbers have been increasing over the years, the data added.
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July - 8 
The Integrated Action Plan (IAP) -- under which the Centre has directly released INR 15 billion to Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Districts and left it to the discretion of a District-level committee comprising the District Collector, Superinte
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The Integrated Action Plan (IAP) -- under which the Centre has directly released INR 15 billion to Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Districts and left it to the discretion of a District-level committee comprising the District Collector, Superintendent of Police and District Forest Officer to earmark the development and infrastructure projects on which they are spent - has resulted in the initiation of works worth INR 27.32 billion in 60 Naxal-affected Districts, reports Economic Times. This initiative was piloted by Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and was cleared by the Union Cabinet. Of the INR 15 billion released, the District Administrations have spent Rs 7.026 billion so far on works ranging from setting up of drinking water facilities and sanitation, construction of school buildings, roads and health centres, and electrical lighting. Further, through the IAP, INR 250 million and INR 300 million would be directly disbursed to the District-level officials for 2010-11 and 2011-12, respectively.
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July - 8 
The State Government decided to recruit more Special Police Officers (SPOs) to counter CPI-Maoist attacks in all its 31 Naxal [Left Wing extremism]-affected Districts, reports Daily Pioneer reports on July 8. Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani
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The State Government decided to recruit more Special Police Officers (SPOs) to counter CPI-Maoist attacks in all its 31 Naxal [Left Wing extremism]-affected Districts, reports Daily Pioneer reports on July 8. Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani has said that the State Police will recruit 6,900 SPOs on a monthly remuneration of INR 4, 000 from villages where Maoists enjoy support or have been identified as Maoist stronghold. At present there are about 1,200 SPOs on Police rolls in Maoist-hit Districts like Jamui, Banka and Munger. "All SPOs are working under the direct supervision of the District Superintendent of Police, but there is no plan to arm them," DGP Neelmani said. "We're trying to provide training to the Special Police Officers so that they can do their work without being identified", a high-ranking Police Officer at the Police headquarters said. "The killing of police informers by the Maoists is proof that the Reds are feeling the heat of the revamped police intelligence network. It is a positive sign, but we're also mulling ways to protect lives of SPOs", Neelmani added. "The police managed to put the heat on Kabir Koda and Maoist leader of Kosi region with the help of regular feedback from the SPO there," officials pointed out.
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July - 8 
The State Government has decided to include all the blocks (administrative division) in the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) by the end of the Twelfth Five Year Plan, reports IBN Live. The decision was taken at a meeting presided over by Chie
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The State Government has decided to include all the blocks (administrative division) in the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) by the end of the Twelfth Five Year Plan, reports IBN Live. The decision was taken at a meeting presided over by Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar on July 8. Odisha is the first State in the country to launch the NRLM. The programme will be taken up initially in the Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Districts and later extended to other areas. It was decided that blocks in which Western Orissa Rural Livelihood Project (WORLP) and Odisha Tribal Empowerment and Livelihoods Programme (OTELP) are being implemented will be included in the Mission scheme in the first phase. The CM also reviewed the implementation of the Targeted Rural Initiatives for Poverty Termination (TRIPTI) scheme. Out of 1,020 gram panchayats (village level local self-Government institution), in which the TRIPTI programme will be implemented, identification of beneficiaries and livelihood programmes have been finalised in 710 gram panchayats.
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July - 8 
The Union Home Ministry decided to deploy two MI-17 helicopters in Jharkhand by next month, reports Times of India on July 10. In a high level meeting on July 8, the ministry decided that two multipurpose MI-17 helicopters be deployed in the State fo
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The Union Home Ministry decided to deploy two MI-17 helicopters in Jharkhand by next month, reports Times of India on July 10. In a high level meeting on July 8, the ministry decided that two multipurpose MI-17 helicopters be deployed in the State for assistance in anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations. Currently, the State has two Dhruv helicopters of the Border Security Force (BSF) for anti-Naxalite operations and another similar chopper, purchased by the State Government from the Police modernization funds, is under maintenance at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Bangalore for the past six months. The BSF Dhruv helicopters are often used for survey and rescue operation during the anti-Naxalite operations. On July 7, Director General of Police G S Rath surveyed the forests in Latehar District where Security Forces neutralised the headquarters of Koel Sankh zone of CPI-Maoist.
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July - 8 
Times of India reports that State Home Minister R. R. Patil on July 8 said that the challenges posed by Naxalites [Left wing Extremist] should be taken up nationally. The movement, once started on principles of opposing exploitation, has now become h
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Times of India reports that State Home Minister R. R. Patil on July 8 said that the challenges posed by Naxalites [Left wing Extremist] should be taken up nationally. The movement, once started on principles of opposing exploitation, has now become highly exploitative, he added. "Naxalites raise funds through extortion from those involved in collection of tendu leaves (used to make bidis), tea estates and mining. The groups receive ammunition stolen from Policemen in Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Such serious issues should be discussed at the national level," Patil said in Pune, while speaking at a function to release a book 'Challenges of Naxalism'.
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July - 12 
Defence Minister A.K. Antony on July 12 ruled out Army’s involvement in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operation and said the Army would react in self-defense if it was attacked, reports The Hindu. “We are there not to fight or engage Naxals. At the sam
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Defence Minister A.K. Antony on July 12 ruled out Army’s involvement in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] operation and said the Army would react in self-defense if it was attacked, reports The Hindu. “We are there not to fight or engage Naxals. At the same time, the Government has given the Army standard operating procedures for self-defence. [The] Army now has a presence in some areas where they were not present earlier. But it is going into these areas purely on professional grounds. They want more training grounds as they are short of firing ranges,” Antony said.
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July - 12 
In an interview with the Times of India, Chief Minister Raman Singh said his Government has decided to file a review petition on the Supreme Court order of disbanding of Special Police Officers (SPOs). He said Chhattisgarh was not the only State with
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In an interview with the Times of India, Chief Minister Raman Singh said his Government has decided to file a review petition on the Supreme Court order of disbanding of Special Police Officers (SPOs). He said Chhattisgarh was not the only State with SPOs. There are 40,000 SPOs in six States and Chhattisgarh has around 5,000 SPOs. The way the role of SPOs has been curtailed has serious repercussions for all the States. Raman further said Salwa Judum (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) was a peace movement started by the people of Bastar and not of his Government, rather a movement by people who stood up against Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] in a very Gandhian way.
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July - 17 
Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a dump consisting of three landmines, three claymore mines and a huge quantity of gelatine sticks during anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] combing operation in Narayanpatna area of Koraput District on J
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Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a dump consisting of three landmines, three claymore mines and a huge quantity of gelatine sticks during anti-Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] combing operation in Narayanpatna area of Koraput District on July 17, reports IBN Live. The recovery was made in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Patchangi area, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP, Laxmipur), Y Jagannath Rao said. "The Maoists had planted the explosives targeting the Security Force personnel engaged in combing operation. No injury or casualty has been reported. The explosives were kept in steel containers," Rao added.
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July - 18 
IBN Live reports that the newly appointed Director General of Police (DGP), Anil Navaney, speaking to the media persons in Raipur District on July 18, said that Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] is the biggest challenge before the State and that the str
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IBN Live reports that the newly appointed Director General of Police (DGP), Anil Navaney, speaking to the media persons in Raipur District on July 18, said that Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] is the biggest challenge before the State and that the strategy adopted by the Police to tackle it would be reviewed from time to time. "The campaign against the Naxalites will continue and police have an efficient strategy in place to combat that menace. However, depending upon the situation, this strategy will be reviewed whenever required," he said. "Chhattisgarh's relations with the neighbouring states in tackling Naxalism are good. Information is regularly being exchanged between the states on this issue. The communication between police force and the central forces is also good," Navaney added.
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July - 19 
In a detailed assessment, the Army Chief and the seven Army Commanders has decided to deploy at least 60-65,000 troops to provide an effective counter to the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] threat, reports Indian Express on July 19. The Army top brass ga
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In a detailed assessment, the Army Chief and the seven Army Commanders has decided to deploy at least 60-65,000 troops to provide an effective counter to the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] threat, reports Indian Express on July 19. The Army top brass gave their stamp of approval in June to a massive troop relocation plan in case they are ordered into combat. Giving the go-ahead for preparations at a meeting in the Lucknow-based Central Army Command, the Army top brass agreed that at least six Army divisions will be needed to cover Naxal-affected areas in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and West Bengal. The decision was carried out on the Ministry of Home Affairs proposal suggesting on relocation of some Rashtriya Rifle units from Jammu & Kashmir to the Naxal-affected areas. The Army is of the view that in most areas, The Police and paramilitary are avoiding conflict which is giving room to the Naxals to organise themselves better.
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July - 20 
Chief Minister Raman Singh said that an Army base coming up at Bastar in no way mean that Army men will be deployed against the Naxals in the region, reports Daily Bhaskar. He said Army personnel will impart training to State Police troopers. The Sta
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Chief Minister Raman Singh said that an Army base coming up at Bastar in no way mean that Army men will be deployed against the Naxals in the region, reports Daily Bhaskar. He said Army personnel will impart training to State Police troopers. The State Government is also working out on a proposal to train more Special Police Officers (SPO) to take on the Maoists.
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July - 21 
Business Standard reports that the West Bengal Government on July 21 decided to create 6,900 posts in the State Home department, including 668 in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-hit Jhargram Police District, and infrastructure for three CBI courts.
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Business Standard reports that the West Bengal Government on July 21 decided to create 6,900 posts in the State Home department, including 668 in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-hit Jhargram Police District, and infrastructure for three CBI courts. Commerce and Industries minister Partha Chatterjee briefing reporters after a cabinet meeting said that of the 6,900 posts in the Home (Police) department, 1,740 would be recruited in the first phase. The cabinet also decided to provide infrastructure for setting up three special CBI courts. Two CBI courts would be set up in July and another in December, the minister said.
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July - 24 
The Director General of Police, G S Rath claimed on July 24 that the response to ‘Operation Nai Disha’ to lure back left-wing extremists into the mainstream has been very successful and many more extremists are in the pipeline to surrender, reports I
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The Director General of Police, G S Rath claimed on July 24 that the response to ‘Operation Nai Disha’ to lure back left-wing extremists into the mainstream has been very successful and many more extremists are in the pipeline to surrender, reports IBN Live. ‘Operation Nai Disha’ was launched last year. Rath said the response is encouraging and morale boosting. For the first time, 32 extremists turned in with regular weapons.
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July - 25 
The Pune city Police has alerted colleges in the city about Naxalite [Left-Wing Extremist] sleeper cells trying to spread their wings on campuses in a bid to attract students to their ideology, reports Mid-day. In a meeting of principals and director
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The Pune city Police has alerted colleges in the city about Naxalite [Left-Wing Extremist] sleeper cells trying to spread their wings on campuses in a bid to attract students to their ideology, reports Mid-day. In a meeting of principals and directors of various colleges and management institutes, the Police appealed to college administrations to remain alert to the threat.
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July - 26 
Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) Gauri Shankar Rath on July 26 claimed that the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] situation in the State is under control, reports Daily Pioneer. Rath said that there has been a substantial decrease in Naxal
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Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) Gauri Shankar Rath on July 26 claimed that the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] situation in the State is under control, reports Daily Pioneer. Rath said that there has been a substantial decrease in Naxal incidents, Naxal-related rail incidents and landmine explosions in Jharkhand. “Naxal incidents have decreased by 5.26 per cent while Naxal-related rail incidents and landmine explosions have decreased by 12.5 per cent and 89.17 per cent, respectively, relative to last year,” Rath claimed. Rath, however, agreed that the last two quarters saw a comparative increase in the Naxal casualties, Police casualties and Jan Adalats. “They killed 11 policemen. Twenty-four Naxalites were gunned down by rival gangs,” he said. The DGP said that the Nayi Disha (New Direction) programme has brought a great change in the lives of the youth who had been lured into the Maoist fold. “Till date, 31 Naxals have surrendered. There are more in queue,” Rath said. Rath also said that the number of Naxal-infested Police Stations (PS) has decreased in the last two quarters. “Cases are being reported from just 87 PS that happened to be 107 in the past quarters. Moreover, regular operations and the vigil by the combined team of district police and the SAP have brought down the number of incidents,” he added.
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July - 28 
Accepting Chhattisgarh Government's contention that the Supreme Court judgment on disbanding of Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group) will adversely affect anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist] operations in the State, the Centre said it would call a
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Accepting Chhattisgarh Government's contention that the Supreme Court judgment on disbanding of Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group) will adversely affect anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist] operations in the State, the Centre said it would call a meeting of Chief Ministers (CMs) of Orissa and Jharkhand and discuss the matter with them after Chhattisgarh's move to bring in a new law to tackle the issue, reports Times of India. "Well, I think it will," Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram told a news agency on July 28 when asked whether the recent judgment on disbanding and disarming tribals deployed as Special Police Officers (SPOs) will affect anti-Naxal operations. "At least, CM of Chhattisgarh (Raman Singh) strongly feels that this judgment will impact anti-Naxal operations," he added. Stating that the Chhattisgarh CM proposed to take some steps in the next couple of days including making a new law to govern SPOs, the home minister said on Monday, "I told him (Singh) that I will await his action because he is the principal respondent in the case. I will wait to see what Chhattisgarh does before I call the chief ministers of Orissa and Jharkhand."
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July - 29 
Six of the 18 teams of the elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) force, engaged in operations against Naxals in the Junglemahal area, have been moved to neighbouring Jharkhand, reports IBN Live. Earlier, the news about withdrawal of Co
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Six of the 18 teams of the elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) force, engaged in operations against Naxals in the Junglemahal area, have been moved to neighbouring Jharkhand, reports IBN Live. Earlier, the news about withdrawal of CoBRA force was reported without the numbers.
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July - 29 
Some surrendered Maoists cadres would be accommodated in the newly constructed Open Air Jail in Hazaribagh, the first such jail in Jharkhand to lodge hundred good conduct prisoners, reports IBN Live. The open jail would start in August and some of th
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Some surrendered Maoists cadres would be accommodated in the newly constructed Open Air Jail in Hazaribagh, the first such jail in Jharkhand to lodge hundred good conduct prisoners, reports IBN Live. The open jail would start in August and some of the surrendered Left-Wing Extremists would be accommodated there, Home Secretary J. B. Tubid said. Over 30 Extremists of the CPI-Maoist, the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) and other banned outfits had surrendered during 'Operation Nai Disha'.
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July - 29 
The State Government on July 29 decided to strengthen the elite anti-Naxal (Left-Wing Extremist) force, the Special Operation Group (SOG), by raising another 35 units and a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)-like force, besides filling vacant p
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The State Government on July 29 decided to strengthen the elite anti-Naxal (Left-Wing Extremist) force, the Special Operation Group (SOG), by raising another 35 units and a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)-like force, besides filling vacant posts of officers, reports Out Look. This was decided at a meeting of the home department chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, official sources said. "Besides strengthening SOG, we have also sought more jawans [troopers] from the central para-military force (CPMF)," Home Secretary U N Behera told reporters after the meeting. SOG now has 50 units and another 35 units would be added to increase its strength, he said. The State Government also decided to raise a special State Industrial Security Force along the lines of CISF. "The crime branch of police, which had been dealing with important crimes, would now have an economic offence wing," he said. Besides, 788 vacant posts of Police officers and about 5,200 posts of constables would be filled this year. Behera said the Government has also decided to regularize the service of the Special Police Officers (SPOs) who have completed three years in service. At least 12 battalions of CPMF are now deployed in the State while two more battalions could arrive here soon, the sources said.
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