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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2013
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January - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and arrested two Maoists following a gun battle with them in the forest area of Palarmeta in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on January 1, reports The Times of India. The arrested Maoists were identified as Som Sai
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and arrested two Maoists following a gun battle with them in the forest area of Palarmeta in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on January 1, reports The Times of India. The arrested Maoists were identified as Som Sai Usendi (33) and Lakhmu Netam (31). Some other Maoists managed to escape. A 12-bore gun, one air gun and other Maoism related material were recovered from the camping site. On interrogation, the arrested Maoists said the 'commander' of East Bastar Divisional Committee - Kamlesh - was also among the Maoists who fled the camp.
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January - 1 
Zeliangrong Students' Union Manipur (ZSUM) called an indefinite blockade along National Highway (NH)-37, from January 1 midnight, reports Times of India. ZSUM called the blockade in protest against the alleged ‘fake encounter’ of a Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant by Assam rifles (AR) tropper
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Zeliangrong Students' Union Manipur (ZSUM) called an indefinite blockade along National Highway (NH)-37, from January 1 midnight, reports Times of India. ZSUM called the blockade in protest against the alleged ‘fake encounter’ of a Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant by Assam rifles (AR) troppers.ZSUM demanded that the government punish the guilty personnel under the Zeliangrong customary laws and removal of AR from the Noney area. AR in a statement said that on January 1 morning, around four ZUF militants opened fire at the forces and an encounter ensued, killing one cadre. The troops seized a .22 pistol with four bullets and 14 fired cases of AK-47 from the site. The slain cadre joined Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in 2006 and obtained training at Buning Camp, it said, adding that he deserted the outfit in 2011 and joined the ZUF and was operating under ‘captain’ Abung of ZUF.
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January - 6 
A Special Operation Group (SOG) trooper was injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Gandhmardan reserve forest near Saapmund, Mahulpali and Beherapani villages in Khprakhol block (administrative division) of Balangir District on January 6, r
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A Special Operation Group (SOG) trooper was injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Gandhmardan reserve forest near Saapmund, Mahulpali and Beherapani villages in Khprakhol block (administrative division) of Balangir District on January 6, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place during a combing operation against the Maoists.
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There was a fierce exchange of fire between SFs and suspected insurgents at Khoibu in Chandel District on January 6-7.
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There was a fierce exchange of fire between SFs and suspected insurgents at Khoibu in Chandel District on January 6-7.
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January - 8 
Acceding to The Times of India, a woman was leading the attack on Security Force (SF) personnel at Karmatiya forest in Latehar Distinct of Jharkhand that killed 11 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers on January 7. Two Maoists were also killed in return fire on January 7 and 16 SF personnel
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Acceding to The Times of India, a woman was leading the attack on Security Force (SF) personnel at Karmatiya forest in Latehar Distinct of Jharkhand that killed 11 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers on January 7. Two Maoists were also killed in return fire on January 7 and 16 SF personnel were injured. The Maoists on January 8 killed two civilians taking the death toll to 15. Combing operation was intensified following the second attack. The two civilians were killed and one critically injured when bombs exploded on Tuesday afternoon during search for more bodies inside the forest, said Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Kranti Kumar Garhdeshi. The Maoists had planted the bombs inside the dead bodies, which were ripped to pieces the moment the search team tried to recover them. The Latehar SP said the civilians were killed while they were accompanying Police personnel. Around 300 CRPF and Jharkhand Jaguar personnel treaded deep into the Karmatiya jungles, about 250km from Ranchi as part of a combing operation when Maoists started indiscriminate firing from tree tops and hills. Over 600 Maoists, led by senior leaders, were present in the Latehar jungles and around 30 of them have been injured. CPI-Maoist central committee member Arvind was the leader behind the attacks, said Police sources. Many of the Maoists were dressed like SF personnel.
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January - 12 
At least seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a constable of the elite anti-Maoist force, Greyhound, sustained injuries in an exchange of fire during a combing operation in the forest area between Cherla and Kitaram villages in Khammam District on January 12, reports
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At least seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a constable of the elite anti-Maoist force, Greyhound, sustained injuries in an exchange of fire during a combing operation in the forest area between Cherla and Kitaram villages in Khammam District on January 12, reports Hindustan Times.
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January - 12 
Police in Palamu District successfully repulsed an attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on the Satbarwa Police Outpost at 11 in the night on January 12, reports The Times of India. After 30 minutes of intermittent firing the Maoists left the spot heading towards Lesligan
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Police in Palamu District successfully repulsed an attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on the Satbarwa Police Outpost at 11 in the night on January 12, reports The Times of India. After 30 minutes of intermittent firing the Maoists left the spot heading towards Lesliganj, sources from the Police camp said.
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January - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) were locked in a gun battle with Maoists near Kaligudam village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on January 13, reports NDTV.
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Security Forces (SFs) were locked in a gun battle with Maoists near Kaligudam village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on January 13, reports NDTV.
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January - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) killed six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including four top leaders, near Jimulgatta, in Aheri tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, on January 20, and recovered all their bodies, reports The Times of India. The encounter with at least 12
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Security Forces (SFs) killed six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including four top leaders, near Jimulgatta, in Aheri tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, on January 20, and recovered all their bodies, reports The Times of India. The encounter with at least 12 Maoists against the elite C-60 Commandos lasted for half-an-hour. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Gadchiroli, Ravindra Kadam, said the encounter was an intelligence-based operation. He further said "Two more Naxals are likely to have suffered serious injuries, but their cadres took them away." Among the senior cadres killed were Muneshwar Lakda alias Shankar, ‘divisional committee member of Aheri Local Guerilla Squad’, Chandrayya Kodape alias Vinod, ‘commander of Aheri dalam’, Vinod's wife Geeta Usendi, ‘deputy commander of a platoon’, Mohan Kowase alias Tulsi, ‘deputy commander of Aheri dalam’, Jhuru Mattami, ‘body guard to a senior cadre’ and Sunita Kodape, ‘member of Sironcha Local Organisation Squad’. All the Maoists were in uniform. The SFs recovered two SLRs, a couple of .303, an 8mm single barrel gun and ammunition. A radio set, LWE literature, water bottles, snacks and some food materials too were recovered.
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January - 21 
Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened indiscriminate fire at Darbha Police Station in Bastar District on January 21, injuring one constable identified as Dharmendra Kunjam, reports The Times of India. Darbha Police Station is located on the National highway No 30 Ja
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened indiscriminate fire at Darbha Police Station in Bastar District on January 21, injuring one constable identified as Dharmendra Kunjam, reports The Times of India. Darbha Police Station is located on the National highway No 30 Jagdalpur-Konta road, just 40 kms away from Jagdalpur, the divisional headquarters of Bastar. The Maoists opeded firing early in the morning and firing continued intermittently for almost an hour till additional security reinforcements rushed to the spot and returned fire. Subsequently, the Maoists retreated into the forests.
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January - 21 
The Sangai Express reports that four militant suspects were reportedly killed in an encounter with troops of 39 Assam Rifles at Behiang area of Churachandpur District under Churachandpur Police Station on January 21. Press Information Bureau (PIB-Defence Wing), in a statement said that the four kil
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The Sangai Express reports that four militant suspects were reportedly killed in an encounter with troops of 39 Assam Rifles at Behiang area of Churachandpur District under Churachandpur Police Station on January 21. Press Information Bureau (PIB-Defence Wing), in a statement said that the four killed belonged to the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Peoples Liberation Army (PLA). At about 3 am, the troops intercepted the armed men trying to infiltrate from across the border and a fierce gun fight ensued in which four militants were killed, said PIB. Based on reliable inputs about militants trying to infiltrate into India and carry out Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks on the Security Forces, troops of Red Shield Division launched an operation to in the border area of Churachandpur, said PIB. Two AK series rifles, two pistols and large quantity of arms and ammunition and other stores were recovered from the site, said PIB and added that from the documents recovered, it has been established that the plan was to disrupt Republic Day function at Imphal, Bishnupur and Churachandpur, claimed PIB.
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January - 24 
The Bijapur District Police of Chhattisgarh destroyed an arms factory belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), after a brief gunfight, on January 24, reports The Pioneer. Police seized materials used in arms manufacturing, lathe machine, printing machine, explosives and Maoist
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The Bijapur District Police of Chhattisgarh destroyed an arms factory belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), after a brief gunfight, on January 24, reports The Pioneer. Police seized materials used in arms manufacturing, lathe machine, printing machine, explosives and Maoist literature from the site.
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February - 1 
An exchange of gunfire between Security Forces (SFs) and suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants was reported from at Rajasen Cherra in Dhalai District by The Times of India. SFs recovered an AK-47 magazine containing 15 rounds from the spot.
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An exchange of gunfire between Security Forces (SFs) and suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants was reported from at Rajasen Cherra in Dhalai District by The Times of India. SFs recovered an AK-47 magazine containing 15 rounds from the spot.
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February - 2 
Kanglaonline reports that two militant cadres were killed during an alleged gun fight between two factions of the United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) on February 2 late night around 11 pm at a place in between Leikot and Longkai villages, under Nungba Police Station, said a source. The gun fight oc
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Kanglaonline reports that two militant cadres were killed during an alleged gun fight between two factions of the United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) on February 2 late night around 11 pm at a place in between Leikot and Longkai villages, under Nungba Police Station, said a source. The gun fight occurred between SK Thadou faction and Robert faction of the UTLA. According to a source, the two killed have been identified as Thangminlun of SK Thadou faction and Lalgou of Robert faction.
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February - 4 
A constable of a Special Police party was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in the forest area along the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border near Pujarikanker in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, on February 4, reports The Times of India.
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A constable of a Special Police party was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in the forest area along the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border near Pujarikanker in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, on February 4, reports The Times of India.
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February - 4 
A policeman was killed and four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested after a Police team had a gunfight with the Maoists near Matrukha village in Jharkhand’s Giridih District in the night of February 4, reports The Hindu. The Maoists attacked the Police
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A policeman was killed and four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested after a Police team had a gunfight with the Maoists near Matrukha village in Jharkhand’s Giridih District in the night of February 4, reports The Hindu. The Maoists attacked the Police who went to the village in search of an extremist wanted for the November 9, 2012 attack on a Police van that freed some Maoists, Superintendent of Police (SP) A.V. Homkar told reporters here on February 5. Chhotka Marandi, one of the militants who escaped that day, was among the four arrested, he said.
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February - 5 
Nagaland Post reports that there was an exchange of fire between 6 Assam Rifles and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres near Lapa village under Tizit sub division in Mon District at around 5 am on February 5. One NDFB cadre was arrested after the exchange of fire and explosives and o
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Nagaland Post reports that there was an exchange of fire between 6 Assam Rifles and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres near Lapa village under Tizit sub division in Mon District at around 5 am on February 5. One NDFB cadre was arrested after the exchange of fire and explosives and one nozzle (muzzle) loading gun was seized.
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February - 5 
Police exchanged fire with eight-member GNLA group lead by Williamnagar ‘deputy area commander‘, Marcuish had taken shelter inside a forest at Songsak Rongdol village in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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Police exchanged fire with eight-member GNLA group lead by Williamnagar ‘deputy area commander‘, Marcuish had taken shelter inside a forest at Songsak Rongdol village in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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February - 6 
A fierce gunbattle broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at Bolchugre village in Songsak under East Garo Hills District on February 6, reports The Shillong Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), East Garo Hills, JFK Marak said that the gunfight eru
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A fierce gunbattle broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants at Bolchugre village in Songsak under East Garo Hills District on February 6, reports The Shillong Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), East Garo Hills, JFK Marak said that the gunfight erupted after the sentry of the GNLA militants, who were camping in a house, first spotted the Police team and fired upon the special squad of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) commandos. This forced the security personnel to retaliate. However, the militants managed to flee taking advantage of the thick forest and there was no report of any casualty.
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February - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants including the ‘deputy area commander’ of West Garo Hills and recovered arms and ammunition on February 9 after an operation in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. According to police, the deputy area
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants including the ‘deputy area commander’ of West Garo Hills and recovered arms and ammunition on February 9 after an operation in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. According to police, the deputy area commander of GNLA, Brightwell Arengh alias Chiga (29), and Napsen ch Marak (30) were arrested while the area commander escaped after a brief exchange of fire between the militants and the SFs at Chigitchakgre area at around 11:45 pm. Police recovered one AK-47 rifle, 55 rounds of live ammunition and communication equipments among others from the hide out of the militants.
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February - 12 
The Shillong Times reports that one of the most wanted Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) leader and the outfit’s area commander for Tura region, Hedio Momin alias Karak escaped after a Police raid at Nalnapara village under Dalu Police station (West Garo Hills District) on February 12 evening. H
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The Shillong Times reports that one of the most wanted Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) leader and the outfit’s area commander for Tura region, Hedio Momin alias Karak escaped after a Police raid at Nalnapara village under Dalu Police station (West Garo Hills District) on February 12 evening. Hedio, who is among the most sought after Garo militant leader after its ‘chief’ Sohan D Shira and is wanted for attacks on former Community and Rural Development Department (C&RD) Minister Saleng A Sangma and his supporters, had taken shelter in a house inside the village. Acting on a tip off, West Garo Hills Police conducted a raid at Nalnapara which led to the exchange of fire between the militants and Security Forces. One of the GNLA cadre was hit during the encounter and Police believe that the area commander may have been wounded in the process. Hedio has been running a reign of terror in the Gambegre-Kherapara and Chokpot region for the last few months.
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February - 14 
Army on February 14, foiled an infiltration attempt by two militants in combat dress on the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Lam in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District and killed one militant, reports Daily Excelsior. In the gun-battle, one Army soldier, identified as Sepoy Major Singh was a
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Army on February 14, foiled an infiltration attempt by two militants in combat dress on the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Lam in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District and killed one militant, reports Daily Excelsior. In the gun-battle, one Army soldier, identified as Sepoy Major Singh was also injured. Police have recovered AK-47 rifle of the slain militant from the site of encounter.
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February - 15 
Two brothers, identified as Banjam Raghunath (32) and Banjan Kudru (28), were killed and a villager was injured during an encounter between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District, on February 15, reports samaylive.com. Commenting on the matter, Bij
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Two brothers, identified as Banjam Raghunath (32) and Banjan Kudru (28), were killed and a villager was injured during an encounter between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District, on February 15, reports samaylive.com. Commenting on the matter, Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Vivek Shukla, said "Two brothers were killed and one other person injured during gun-battle between district police force and ultras in the forests under Mirtur police station limits of the district." After the encounter, the search party recovered muzzle loading guns, an IED explosive and couple of bows and arrows.
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February - 25 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, R Sambi Reddy alias Prabhakar Reddy (44), was killed in an exchange of fire between the Police and the rebels in Gadchiroli forest area in Gadchiroli District on February 25, reports The New Indian Express. District Superintendent of Police (SP)
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, R Sambi Reddy alias Prabhakar Reddy (44), was killed in an exchange of fire between the Police and the rebels in Gadchiroli forest area in Gadchiroli District on February 25, reports The New Indian Express. District Superintendent of Police (SP), SS Tripathi said the Maoist was a native of Madharam village in Tandur mandal (administrative unit) in Adilabad District of Andhra Pradesh. He joined the Maoists in 1986 and carried a head money of INR 500,000.
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February - 25 
Nagaland Post reports that a cadre of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Kasheto Kinnimi, was killed in the morning of February 25 after a gun fight with India Reserve Battalion (IRB) troopers near Aotsakili-Kithsakisa area under Zunheboto Dis
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Nagaland Post reports that a cadre of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Kasheto Kinnimi, was killed in the morning of February 25 after a gun fight with India Reserve Battalion (IRB) troopers near Aotsakili-Kithsakisa area under Zunheboto District. Police sources said the incident occurred when one of the two vehicles carrying troopers developed technical problem and suddenly met a group of armed NSCN-K cadres in full uniform traveling in two vehicles-a Maruti Gypsy and Maruti Van. Sources said NSCN-K cadres reportedly fired upon the troopers and in the resultant exchange of fire one NSCN-K cadre was shot and killed while the rest fled and escaped into the forest. However, NSCN-K, condemning the incident, refuted the reports that their cadres fired upon IRB troopers. They maintained that the IRB troopesr opened fire first and its cadres resorted to retaliatory firing. NSCN-K also accused IRB of blocking the road and laying the ambush on its cadres
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February - 25 
Two Communist Party of India-CPI (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who were carrying INR 700,000 head money, were killed in an encounter in Bijapur District on February 25 reports PTI. A Senior Police Official said "Two Naxals [(Left-Wing Extremists) (LWEs)] were killed in a gun battle with a joint team of Secur
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Two Communist Party of India-CPI (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who were carrying INR 700,000 head money, were killed in an encounter in Bijapur District on February 25 reports PTI. A Senior Police Official said "Two Naxals [(Left-Wing Extremists) (LWEs)] were killed in a gun battle with a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) near the hills of Korcholi village under Gangalur Police Station limits of the District."
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February - 27 
Nagaland Post reports that amidst high tension in Wokha District with pre-poll and post-poll violence, troops of Assam Rifles (AR) based in Wokha District and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were engaged in a gun-fight in the evening of February 27 reportedly i
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Nagaland Post reports that amidst high tension in Wokha District with pre-poll and post-poll violence, troops of Assam Rifles (AR) based in Wokha District and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were engaged in a gun-fight in the evening of February 27 reportedly in Mekokla area, Wokha District. According highly placed sources, one person was reportedly killed in the gun-fight. It could not be ascertained as to whether the casualty was from the NSCN-IM or the Assam Rifles. The reason behind the encounter was not known till the time of filing the report.
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March - 1 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘deputy commander’ was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on March 1, reports Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Amit Kamble said "The gun battle bet
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘deputy commander’ was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on March 1, reports Zee News. Commenting on the matter, Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Amit Kamble said "The gun battle between a group of Naxals and a joint contingent of the District Police and CRPF took place in the jungles of Mandora village when the team was out on a combing operation in the early hours of today [March 1]." According to him, the Maoists opened indiscriminate fire on seeing the team to which the SFs retaliated. While fleeing, the Maoists left behind the body of a ‘deputy commander’ who had died in the exchange of fire. Kamble added that three guns, a couple of detonators and other Maoist-related materials were recovered from the site.
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March - 9 
Three militants of Achik National Volunteers Council-Breakaway faction (ANVC-B) were killed on March 9, after an encounter between a team of Meghalaya Police and the rebels in Dobu Chitingbang village of East Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. The deceased are yet to be identified but from
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Three militants of Achik National Volunteers Council-Breakaway faction (ANVC-B) were killed on March 9, after an encounter between a team of Meghalaya Police and the rebels in Dobu Chitingbang village of East Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. The deceased are yet to be identified but from the documents and arms recovered from the encounter site, it was ascertained that they belonged to the ANVC (B) outfit, Police added. The items which were recovered from the encounter site included a 9mm pistol, one 7.65mm pistol, three empty cases of 7.65mm rounds, one empty case of 9mm round, seven rounds of live 9mm ammunition, two live rounds of unknown calibre pistol bullets, three live rounds of 7.65mm calibre bullets, five empty cases of 7.62mm AK rifle ammunition, two mobile handsets, five SIM cards and other incriminating documents of ANVC (B).
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March - 9 
Two women Maoists cadres were killed in a gun battle between with Greyhounds, in Bijapur District of Bastar region on March 9, reports The Times of India. Bijapur Deputy Superintendent of Police (Anti-Naxal operations) Ashok Singh, said a joint team of Greyhounds and Chhattisgarh Police were on a se
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Two women Maoists cadres were killed in a gun battle between with Greyhounds, in Bijapur District of Bastar region on March 9, reports The Times of India. Bijapur Deputy Superintendent of Police (Anti-Naxal operations) Ashok Singh, said a joint team of Greyhounds and Chhattisgarh Police were on a search in the forests close to Pamed on the inter-state border. Huge quantities of weapons and grenades were seized also from the spot.
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March - 11 
The ‘military head’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) splinter group, Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP), Pradip Majhi alias Govind (27), was killed in an exchange of fire with Police in Gajapati District, early on March 11, reports The Times of India. Police said they had seized a bag,
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The ‘military head’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) splinter group, Odisha Maobadi Party (OMP), Pradip Majhi alias Govind (27), was killed in an exchange of fire with Police in Gajapati District, early on March 11, reports The Times of India. Police said they had seized a bag, biscuit packets, condoms, medicines, SBML rifle, two loaded magazines and a foreign-made 9 mm pistol, besides revolutionary literature from the encounter site. Pradip of Karandapada in Gudari area of Rayagada District, a close associate of OMP chief Sabyasachi Panda, was allegedly involved in the kidnapping of two Italian tourists in 2012. More than 40 cases were pending against him. He was expelled from the CPI-Maoist following Panda's allegations against the top leadership of the banned outfit. Odisha Police have gunned down the close associate of chief, Sabyasachi Panda,
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March - 12 
A Special Task Force (STF) trooper was killed and another injured in a gun fight with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District, on March 12, reports ibnlive.in.com. A Police official said "Special Task Force trooper Angad Kumar was killed and another trooper Yashwant inj
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A Special Task Force (STF) trooper was killed and another injured in a gun fight with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District, on March 12, reports ibnlive.in.com. A Police official said "Special Task Force trooper Angad Kumar was killed and another trooper Yashwant injured in an exchange of fire between a joint party of Security Forces and ultras in the forests of Chintagufa and Dornapal Police Station area". He further said "The joint contingent of District Force, STF and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was on a combing operation in the area, when Naxals [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] opened indiscriminate firing on them. When Security Forces opened retaliatory fire, LWEs fled into deep jungle."
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March - 12 
The Shillong Times reports that in a daring attack, suspected militants ambushed newly-elected Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Rongara-Siju, Rophul S Marak, on National Highway (NH)-62 near Dainadubi in East Garo Hills District in the night of March 12 while the legislator was on his way bac
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The Shillong Times reports that in a daring attack, suspected militants ambushed newly-elected Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Rongara-Siju, Rophul S Marak, on National Highway (NH)-62 near Dainadubi in East Garo Hills District in the night of March 12 while the legislator was on his way back to Tura from Shillong. The incident took place while the legislator was heading for his home town from Shillong and was passing through Rongmil village near Dainadubi on NH-62 at around 11:30 pm. Sources informed that as soon as the legislator and his convoy reached Rongmil village, three armed militants in camouflage ambushed them by opening fire. There was an exchange of fire between the two security personnel assigned to the legislator and the militants for some time, before the three militants fled the scene. However, there were no casualties in the incident.
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March - 13 
A Special Task Force (STF) trooper was killed and two other troopers were injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked them near Luru village of Gumla District in Jharkhand on March 13, reports Zee News. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Sheetal Oraon, said t
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A Special Task Force (STF) trooper was killed and two other troopers were injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked them near Luru village of Gumla District in Jharkhand on March 13, reports Zee News. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Sheetal Oraon, said the attack took place during an anti-Maoist operation. He further said one Maoist was also killed in the return fire. The encounter is going on.
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March - 13 
A special team of Gadchiroli District Police (Maharashtra), which was carrying out searching operation near Mungner and Bodhin villages in Pendhri division near Chhattisgarh border, came under fire from the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on March13, reports The Hindu. Pol
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A special team of Gadchiroli District Police (Maharashtra), which was carrying out searching operation near Mungner and Bodhin villages in Pendhri division near Chhattisgarh border, came under fire from the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on March13, reports The Hindu. Police also said that the firing was indiscriminate and with an intention to kill the Policemen. When the Police returned the fire, the Maoists managed to escape taking advantage of thick forest. There was no report of casualty from any side. Police recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and some Maoist literature from the spot of encounter.
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March - 13 
Amid exchange of fire along the International Border (IB) at Muthianwala Border Outpost (BOP) in Ferozepur District, the Border Security Force (BSF) on March 13 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 992,000 and 2-kilogram heroin, reports Hindustan Times. BSF personnel noticed that some
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Amid exchange of fire along the International Border (IB) at Muthianwala Border Outpost (BOP) in Ferozepur District, the Border Security Force (BSF) on March 13 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 992,000 and 2-kilogram heroin, reports Hindustan Times. BSF personnel noticed that some persons were trying to infiltrate. When challenged, the intruders opened fired at the BSF troopers and tried to throw some packets over the fence. The BSF fired in retaliation forcing them to flee back under the cover of darkness and tall munj grass.
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March - 13 March - 14
Separately, the Police team sent to recover the body of slain STF trooper, Manoj Bakhla, who was killed in the March 13 Gumla encounter, are yet to succeed, reports The Times of India. The Police along with Jharkhand Jaguar, CoBRA, CRPF and Jharkhand Armed Police had launched an operation against th
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Separately, the Police team sent to recover the body of slain STF trooper, Manoj Bakhla, who was killed in the March 13 Gumla encounter, are yet to succeed, reports The Times of India. The Police along with Jharkhand Jaguar, CoBRA, CRPF and Jharkhand Armed Police had launched an operation against the Maoists in Sivil-Roret and Luru regions in Chainpur police station of Gumla District on March 13 and 14 and fighting continued intermittently for 24 hours. Police had intelligence input about the presence of over 250-300 Maoists who included top leaders like central committee member Arvindji, politburo member Kishan Da, Inderjeet and regional commander Sylvester. During the encounter, the Security Forces came under heavy firing and landmine blasts. The Maoists triggered as many as 65 landmines blasts. Meanwhile, Gumla SP Jatin Narwal said, "Police have recovered 35 landmines, one dynamo, three detonators, 15 locally made hand grenades, wires and ration during the operation."
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March - 14 
Earlier, on the first of day of the operation (March 14) to recover the bodies, Police had come under fire at Manmaru village of Bandgaon block and in the ensuing encounter four Maoists were injured, adds The Telegraph.
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Earlier, on the first of day of the operation (March 14) to recover the bodies, Police had come under fire at Manmaru village of Bandgaon block and in the ensuing encounter four Maoists were injured, adds The Telegraph.
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March - 15 
Meanwhile, on the second day of Police operation (March 15) to recover the bodies of the villagers, the security personnel spent much of the day fighting with the Prasad Guru squad of the Maoists at Kudabeda village in Sonuwa area of the district. "They (the rebels) opened fire on the police party h
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Meanwhile, on the second day of Police operation (March 15) to recover the bodies of the villagers, the security personnel spent much of the day fighting with the Prasad Guru squad of the Maoists at Kudabeda village in Sonuwa area of the district. "They (the rebels) opened fire on the police party heading toward Manmaru village to recover the bodies (of the six villagers) to prevent them from entering the forest," deputy inspector general, Kolhan, Arun Kumar Singh, said. An injured rebel, identified as Dhanai, succumbed to injuries on way to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Lodhai camp. The forces also recovered three sophisticated rifles and cartridges from Kudabera though police did not disclose the number of the arms.
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March - 16 
An Assam Rifles trooper sustained minor injuries in an exchange of fire with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Soha village near Deomali town in Tirap District on March 16, reports The Times of India. The exchange of fire lasted for about three hours, informed
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An Assam Rifles trooper sustained minor injuries in an exchange of fire with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Soha village near Deomali town in Tirap District on March 16, reports The Times of India. The exchange of fire lasted for about three hours, informed Tirap Superintendant of Police (SP) Vikramjit Singh. "As per our source, the NSCN cadres were numbered around 40 and were heavily armed. Though lesser in number, the Assam Rifles personnel stood their ground and bravely fought them," Singh said. The incident happened when the cadres of NSCN-IM, on March 16, launched an assault on healthcare workers, including doctors, of Soha for not meeting their ransom demands. The circle officer and a Police team rushed to the village, but found the road blocked by the insurgents, who directed them to go back. When the officials refused to head back, the militants reportedly fired on them and set the circle officer's vehicle afire. This prompted the Police, along with Assam Rifles personnel, to fire in retaliation.
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March - 19 
A gun fight reportedly took place on National Highway number- 37 along the Imphal- Jiribam road between a group of militants suspected to be of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and personnel of the 10 Assam Rifles on the Southern side of the Kotlan Assam Rifles post on March 19 at around 10.30. Th
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A gun fight reportedly took place on National Highway number- 37 along the Imphal- Jiribam road between a group of militants suspected to be of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and personnel of the 10 Assam Rifles on the Southern side of the Kotlan Assam Rifles post on March 19 at around 10.30. There are no reports of any casualty on both sides. According to a reliable source, a patrolling team of 10 Assam Riffles posted at Kotlan came under attack from the suspected ZUF cadres, following which the Assam Riffles team retaliated.
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March - 21 
A self-styled ‘area commander’, Rajesh Tiger of Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter in Tatitoli locality of Gumla District, on March 21, reports samaylive.com. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO),
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A self-styled ‘area commander’, Rajesh Tiger of Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter in Tatitoli locality of Gumla District, on March 21, reports samaylive.com. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Basia, Deepak Kumar said Tiger had demanded INR 2, 00, 000 from a contractor but when the contractor expressed his unwillingness to pay the amount, he fired in the air in an attempt to threaten the contractor which led the Policemen, who were hiding a little distance away, to intervene and ask him to surrender. Kumar added that Tiger then started firing on the Police team but was eventually killed in retaliatory firing.
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April - 1 
A one hour encounter reportedly took place between suspected Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadres and combined troops of the 6/8 Gurkha Riffles and 10 Assam Riffles on April 1 at around 10.30 am at a place between Khoupum and Kenjang under Tamenglong District, reports Kanglaonline. According to sou
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A one hour encounter reportedly took place between suspected Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadres and combined troops of the 6/8 Gurkha Riffles and 10 Assam Riffles on April 1 at around 10.30 am at a place between Khoupum and Kenjang under Tamenglong District, reports Kanglaonline. According to sources, one suspected militant was gunned down during the gun fight. The dead body of the cadre has been and recovered but no arms and ammunition were found.
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April - 7 
In Chainpur, Gumla District, Maoists opened fire on the Chainpur Police Station but no one was injured. “There was exchange of fire between the police and the Maoists between 1 and 5 a.m. but they fled,” said Gumla Superintendent of Police (SP) Rakesh Bansal. Reportedly, an Improvised Explosive Devi
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In Chainpur, Gumla District, Maoists opened fire on the Chainpur Police Station but no one was injured. “There was exchange of fire between the police and the Maoists between 1 and 5 a.m. but they fled,” said Gumla Superintendent of Police (SP) Rakesh Bansal. Reportedly, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was planted at the Chainpur Police Station on April 7 but Mr. Bansal refused to confirm it.
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April - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with the Maoists in a brief encounter in Tadgunda jungle under Etapalli Sub-Division of Gadchiroli District on April 10, reports The Times of India. The encounter occurred when a team of Jarawandi Police personnel and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) squad was
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Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with the Maoists in a brief encounter in Tadgunda jungle under Etapalli Sub-Division of Gadchiroli District on April 10, reports The Times of India. The encounter occurred when a team of Jarawandi Police personnel and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) squad was engaged in anti-Maoist operation in Tadgunda forest. The SFs later recovered wire bundle, cooking utensils and other material during the post-encounter search operation in the area. Tags
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April - 12 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, a Policeman and two villagers were killed in an encounter between the Maoists and Commandos of an anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] unit, C-60, in a forest of Dhanora in Gadchiroli District on April 12, reports The Times of India. Source
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, a Policeman and two villagers were killed in an encounter between the Maoists and Commandos of an anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] unit, C-60, in a forest of Dhanora in Gadchiroli District on April 12, reports The Times of India. Sources said that C-60 Commandos launched a Search Operation in Sindesur forest in north Gadchiroli after receiving tip off that some LWEs had assembled near Sindesur village and were likely to address villagers in a meeting following lunch. Several LWEs were injured in the firing but bodies of three women and one male rebel were recovered. One SLR and a Bharmar rifle were also recovered. C-60 Commando Govind Farkade was the first to be killed. The Police have identified the slain LWEs as Pankaj Gawade, Champa Tursam, Vasanti Kowachi and Sangeeta Atram belonging to Dhanora Local Organizational Squad and Platoon 15.
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April - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a makeshift camp of the GNLA that was being used to treat injured cadres and a large quantity of medicines seized from Rongjeng area in East Garo Hills Districts on April 21, reports The Shillong Times. A GNLA sentry atop a hill where the field camp was located fired at
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a makeshift camp of the GNLA that was being used to treat injured cadres and a large quantity of medicines seized from Rongjeng area in East Garo Hills Districts on April 21, reports The Shillong Times. A GNLA sentry atop a hill where the field camp was located fired at the approaching SF personals. A brief exchange of fire took place from both sides during which time the militants managed to escape with their weapons and cadres who were undergoing treatment inside the jungle camp.
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April - 22 
Incidents of protests against the earlier reported death of Puna Moran, a civilian killed in an encounter between SFs and Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants on April 19, were reported from Dibrugarh and Tinsukia District on April 22. The protesters mainly led
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Incidents of protests against the earlier reported death of Puna Moran, a civilian killed in an encounter between SFs and Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants on April 19, were reported from Dibrugarh and Tinsukia District on April 22. The protesters mainly led by various students’ unions demanded INR 2 million as compensation to the family of Puna Moran, employment to his widow, education and other expenses for his two children. They also demanded a high level enquiry into the incident.
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April - 24 
the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers had a narrow escape on April 24 as Maoists ambushed a search party in Bijapur District, reports The Business Standard. Bullets were fired, but no casualty was reported in the hour-long gunbattle. Police said the troopers sent the insurgents rushing fo
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the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers had a narrow escape on April 24 as Maoists ambushed a search party in Bijapur District, reports The Business Standard. Bullets were fired, but no casualty was reported in the hour-long gunbattle. Police said the troopers sent the insurgents rushing for cover by opening fire in retaliation. A powerful 10-kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED), 200 metre wire, and two detonators was later recovered from the spot.
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April - 29 
Nagaland Post reports that several second rung leaders of the Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) escaped unhurt after a long gun-battle with a Security Forces (SFs) in Tikoklangso village in Karbi Anglong on April 29. According to Police, based on a tipoff, a counter insurgency force of army and
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Nagaland Post reports that several second rung leaders of the Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) escaped unhurt after a long gun-battle with a Security Forces (SFs) in Tikoklangso village in Karbi Anglong on April 29. According to Police, based on a tipoff, a counter insurgency force of army and Police entered the village where a group of about six KPLT armed cadres with sophisticated weapons were camping for extorting money from the area.
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May - 7 
Police recovered a huge quantity of groceries from a forest under Bargarh District’s Boden Police Station limits after an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the morning of May 7, reports The Times of India. There were no casualties on either side, Police sai
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Police recovered a huge quantity of groceries from a forest under Bargarh District’s Boden Police Station limits after an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the morning of May 7, reports The Times of India. There were no casualties on either side, Police said, adding that the Maoists were planning subversive activities in the area to terrorize locals. "We had intensified combing operation in the area following reports of terror plans by the Red rebels," said Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) (Padmapur) Parul Gupta. From the items seized, it appeared that more than 15 Maoists were camping in the forest, she said. The SDPO claimed that they have succeeded in flushing out the extremists from the area.
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May - 12 
A CAF trooper was killed when the alleged Maoists opened fire at his camp in Sukma District, the Police said. “Samaylal Kanwar, a native of Janjgir-Champa District, was killed after rebels attacked the camp of 9th and 13th battalion of CAF at Temelwada village under Dornapal region of the district,”
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A CAF trooper was killed when the alleged Maoists opened fire at his camp in Sukma District, the Police said. “Samaylal Kanwar, a native of Janjgir-Champa District, was killed after rebels attacked the camp of 9th and 13th battalion of CAF at Temelwada village under Dornapal region of the district,” Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police S R Bhagat told PTI over phone. However, when the Security Forces (SFs) opened retaliatory firing, the Maoists disappeared into the jungles, he said.
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May - 13 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and one trooper got injured in the ongoing encounter between the Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) in a forest in Seraikela-Kharswan District, reports Zee News on May 14. As reported earlier, one Maoist was killed and two troopers were
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and one trooper got injured in the ongoing encounter between the Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) in a forest in Seraikela-Kharswan District, reports Zee News on May 14. As reported earlier, one Maoist was killed and two troopers were injured in the encounter on May 13.
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May - 13 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured on May 13 in an encounter in a forest between Kalerango and Chatnibeda villages under Kuchai Police Station in Saraikela Kharsawa District, reports IBN Live. Police officials said the
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured on May 13 in an encounter in a forest between Kalerango and Chatnibeda villages under Kuchai Police Station in Saraikela Kharsawa District, reports IBN Live. Police officials said they received a tip-off that Maoists were about to assemble in the forest whereupon the Police, Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) rushed to the spot. The Maoists fired on seeing the personnel, triggering a gun fight. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) (Kolhan range) AK Singh said the deceased was in uniform and a massive search operation was on to check whether any other Moist was killed in the encounter.
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May - 15 
An Anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] Force (ANF) trooper was injured in firing by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation in Chikmagalur District on May 15, reports PTI. The injured security man was part of a 15 member ANF team.
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An Anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] Force (ANF) trooper was injured in firing by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation in Chikmagalur District on May 15, reports PTI. The injured security man was part of a 15 member ANF team.
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May - 17 
A trooper of the Special Task Force (STF), Yogendra Singh, was killed and another injured in an encounter with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Sukma District, on May 17, reports The Times of India. The incident took place when the joint party of District Force, Chhattis
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A trooper of the Special Task Force (STF), Yogendra Singh, was killed and another injured in an encounter with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Sukma District, on May 17, reports The Times of India. The incident took place when the joint party of District Force, Chhattisgarh Armed Force and STF was on a combing operation in the forests of Chintagufa Police Station limits. The Maoists opened indiscriminate firing when the patrolling party reached near Minpa village, following which Security Forces (SFs) retaliated. In the exchange of fire that lasted for around two-and-a-half hours, two troopers were injured out of whom one succumbed to his injuries later.
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May - 17 
At least eight villagers, including suspected Naxals, and one security personnel, were killed in cross-firing between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists on May 17 in the forest near Edesmeta village of Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh, reports The Times of India. Police said that among the dead villa
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At least eight villagers, including suspected Naxals, and one security personnel, were killed in cross-firing between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists on May 17 in the forest near Edesmeta village of Bijapur District in Chhattisgarh, reports The Times of India. Police said that among the dead villagers, some were suspected to be members of the Jan Militia group of Maoists. The slain personnel of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) was identified as Devprakash Singh.
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May - 18 
A junior commissioned officer was killed and a soldier was injured in a gunfight with militants at the Line of Control (LOC) of the Machil sector in Kupwara District, on May 18, reports Telegraph. The dead officer has been identified as Arun Kumar and the injured soldier as Solanki Raju. This is the
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A junior commissioned officer was killed and a soldier was injured in a gunfight with militants at the Line of Control (LOC) of the Machil sector in Kupwara District, on May 18, reports Telegraph. The dead officer has been identified as Arun Kumar and the injured soldier as Solanki Raju. This is the first infiltration bid in the valley after election in Pakistan.
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May - 18 
In a major anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] operation, a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Gariabandh District Police seized a huge cache of arms and ammunitions after a brief gun battle with the LWEs in the dense jungles of Jaradni and Bodapal in the same District on May 1
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In a major anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] operation, a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Gariabandh District Police seized a huge cache of arms and ammunitions after a brief gun battle with the LWEs in the dense jungles of Jaradni and Bodapal in the same District on May 18, reports The Daily Pioneer. The Police party was on a search operation when suddenly a group of LWEs opened fire. The alert Security Forces (SFs) returned the fire and the gun battle lasted for about half-an-hour. The guerrillas then disappeared in the jungles. Later, Police found, 12 bore gun live ammunition, bullets of AK-47, electrical detonators, tiffin bomb, 8mm bullet shells, battery, electric wires, switches, radios, Naxal dress, water jerkin, medicines and other daily used items.
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May - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed by C-60 Commandos under Malewada Police Station in Kurkheda Sub-Division of Hetalkasa jungle, Gadchiroli District on May 19 reports The Times of India. Two commandos sustained minor injuries. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Suvez
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed by C-60 Commandos under Malewada Police Station in Kurkheda Sub-Division of Hetalkasa jungle, Gadchiroli District on May 19 reports The Times of India. Two commandos sustained minor injuries. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Suvez Haque said "The Naxalites had planned to ambush Police search parties in Hetalkasa jungle. However, thanks to strong intelligence network, we had advance information about their operation, which helped us to carry out the counter ambush successfully". Dead body of a male Maoist was recovered from the place during post encounter search operation. Police also recovered a 12-bore rifle, its 19 bullets, 5 bullets of 9 mm pistol, a spent pipe-bomb, 10 bamboo pieces rolled with wire to help carrying out explosions, a magazine pouch and other material from the spot.
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May - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, allegedly involved in several murder cases, was killed in an encounter with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers in Dantewada District, on May 19 reports Zee News. The incident occurred when the CRPF troopers guarding a helipad at Purange
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, allegedly involved in several murder cases, was killed in an encounter with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers in Dantewada District, on May 19 reports Zee News. The incident occurred when the CRPF troopers guarding a helipad at Purangel village came under fire from the insurgents. Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Khare said "22-year-old Masu, the deputy commander of Jan Militia Group of Maoists, was killed in an encounter with CRPF jawans in Purangel village under Aranpur Police Station area on Sunday". Masu was involved in several cases of loot, arson and murder in the region, he added. An air-gun, a bag and a knife were recovered from the site.
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May - 23 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, identified as Hilal Maulvi, was shot dead by Security Forces (SF) at his hideout in the congested Fatehkadal area of Old Srinagar city (Srinagar District) in an early morning raid on May 23 (today), reports The Hindu. Three SF personnel were also injured during
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, identified as Hilal Maulvi, was shot dead by Security Forces (SF) at his hideout in the congested Fatehkadal area of Old Srinagar city (Srinagar District) in an early morning raid on May 23 (today), reports The Hindu. Three SF personnel were also injured during the operation. One Chinese pistol among other things was reportedly recovered from the site of the encounter. According to Senior Superintendent of Police, Srinagar, Syed Ashiq Hussain Bukhari, Maulvi was involved in a fidayeen (suicide) attack at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Bemina in Srinagar on March 13, 2013. Two Pakistani militants of LeT and five CRPF troopers had died in that gunbattle. Hilal Maulvi, resident of Palhalan locality of Baramulla District was involved in the killing of several civilians in Pattan and Sopore areas in the same District, adds Business Standard.
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May - 23 
The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, on May 23, morning opened fired at the Construction Company based at Swangre in West Khasi Hills District leading to retaliation from Police personnel who were guarding the company premises. As the Police perso
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The Shillong Times reports that suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, on May 23, morning opened fired at the Construction Company based at Swangre in West Khasi Hills District leading to retaliation from Police personnel who were guarding the company premises. As the Police personnel opened retaliatory fire, the militant fled from the scene. Though no casualty or injury was reported on either side, search at the site led to the recovery of a live grenade, one SLR magazine and one AK magazine. Sources informed that recently the GNLA served demand notes to the company headquarter located at Samanda in East Garo Hills where senior officials of the company are stationing. However, the company refused to pay any money to the GNLA, which might have infuriated the militant group leading to the failed attack on the Swangre camp, sources added.
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May - 31 
A group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on a team of C-60 commandos patrolling in Nurgunda jungle near Bhamragarh-Kothi road in Gadchiroli District, bordering Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on May 31, reports Hindustan Times. The Security Forces (SFs) retali
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A group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on a team of C-60 commandos patrolling in Nurgunda jungle near Bhamragarh-Kothi road in Gadchiroli District, bordering Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on May 31, reports Hindustan Times. The Security Forces (SFs) retaliated and the exchange of fire continued for half an hour. Later, the Maoists retreated into the jungles. The District Police suspect that at least a couple of Maoists are injured in the encounter. None of the SF personnel was injured in the encounter, the reports said. The Police have recovered some arms and ammunition from the site.
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June - 4 
A constable of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), identified as Jeetendra Yadav, was injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Khallari in Dhamtari District on June 4, reports The Times of India. Police sources said the exchange of fire took pl
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A constable of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), identified as Jeetendra Yadav, was injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Khallari in Dhamtari District on June 4, reports The Times of India. Police sources said the exchange of fire took place in the afternoon, when CRPF men and District force were on a combing operation.
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June - 7 
The Shillong Times reports that an exchange of fire took place between East Garo Hills Police and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres in a densely forested area at Adugre village near Williamnagar in West Garo Hills District on June 7. According to East Garo Hills Superintendent of Police, J
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The Shillong Times reports that an exchange of fire took place between East Garo Hills Police and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres in a densely forested area at Adugre village near Williamnagar in West Garo Hills District on June 7. According to East Garo Hills Superintendent of Police, Jerry Marak, the incident occurred when a Police team along with Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) and Combat battalion for resolute action (CoBRA) personnel was returning after destroying a camp of GNLA ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D Shira. “The police raided the camp of Sohan D Shira but the militants had left the camp just before the arrival of the police, but while the police team was returning after destroying the camp an encounter took place with the GNLA cadres who were returning to the camp,” Marak informed. After a brief exchange of fire, the militants fled away and no causality was reported on either side. A 7.65 pistol with 4 magazines, IEDs, detonators, gelatin sticks, electronic timers, demand letters of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and other incriminating documents were recovered from the site.
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June - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was injured and arrested during an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in the Kalyansinghpur Police Station area of Rayagada District in the wee hours June 11, reports The Hindu. The search operation that followed led to une
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was injured and arrested during an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in the Kalyansinghpur Police Station area of Rayagada District in the wee hours June 11, reports The Hindu. The search operation that followed led to unearthing of a Maoist camp at a distance of 1 km from the spot of encounter. Two gelatin sticks and a landmine with detonator were seized from the camp. The arrested person revealed his identity as Paraya Kutruka (34) of Toyaput village. He was in possession of SBML gun. Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel involved in the anti-Maoist operation in the area were taking rest when the Maoists started firing at around 2 am.
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June - 11 
Meanwhile, a Maoist cadre, identified as Paraya Kutruka (34), was arrested from Panchakudi forest under Kalyansinghpur Police Station in Rayagada District after an exchange of fire between the Special Operation Group (SOG) forces and the Maoists on June 11, reports The Pioneer.
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Meanwhile, a Maoist cadre, identified as Paraya Kutruka (34), was arrested from Panchakudi forest under Kalyansinghpur Police Station in Rayagada District after an exchange of fire between the Special Operation Group (SOG) forces and the Maoists on June 11, reports The Pioneer.
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June - 12 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sarita, was killed and another arrested after a gun battle with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on June 12, reports The Economic Times. The encounter between the Maoists and joint contingent of Dis
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sarita, was killed and another arrested after a gun battle with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on June 12, reports The Economic Times. The encounter between the Maoists and joint contingent of District Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Task Force (STF) took place in Nelnar forests area under Chhotedongar Police Station limits (over 350 kms from Raipur), Narayanpur Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) N K Sahu said. She was a Platoon Party Commander of battalion II of the Maoists.
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June - 12 
An hour-long gunfight took place between Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on June 12 in Latehar District, but no one was injured though train services were disrupted between Barkakana (Ramgarh District) and Latehar Railway Station, reports P
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An hour-long gunfight took place between Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on June 12 in Latehar District, but no one was injured though train services were disrupted between Barkakana (Ramgarh District) and Latehar Railway Station, reports PTI. Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel were on anti-Maoist operation when they encountered a volley of bullets from the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) near Kumandih Railway Station of Latehar District.
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June - 13 
Separately, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists that took place during a routine patrolling operation in the Chhatarbanda forests in Gaya District.
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Separately, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists that took place during a routine patrolling operation in the Chhatarbanda forests in Gaya District.
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June - 17 
Meanwhile, four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested following a gun battle with Policemen under Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District on June 17, reports The Economic Times. "Those arrested were identified as Madkam Rama, ‘section commander’ of 8th platoon, Ma
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Meanwhile, four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested following a gun battle with Policemen under Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District on June 17, reports The Economic Times. "Those arrested were identified as Madkam Rama, ‘section commander’ of 8th platoon, Madvi Aayta of Elmaguda LOS (local operating squad), Madkam Mukka and Kawasi Kosa," said District Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhisekh Shandiya, adding that two country made rifles, two 12 bore guns and live cartridges were recovered from their possession.
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June - 18 
Two Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) cadres were killed in a gun battle with Police at Banabira village in Simdega District on June 18, reports ANI. District Superintendent of Police (SP), Prabhat Kumar said Police also recovered two rifles and other ammunition. TPC is a splinter group of the Commun
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Two Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) cadres were killed in a gun battle with Police at Banabira village in Simdega District on June 18, reports ANI. District Superintendent of Police (SP), Prabhat Kumar said Police also recovered two rifles and other ammunition. TPC is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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June - 19 
The Sangai Express reports that a gunfight took place between suspected cadres of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) and Security Forces (SFs) in the morning of June 19 at Bongbal Kholen village in Senapati District. A source said that the encounter took place between suspected KNF-N cadr
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The Sangai Express reports that a gunfight took place between suspected cadres of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) and Security Forces (SFs) in the morning of June 19 at Bongbal Kholen village in Senapati District. A source said that the encounter took place between suspected KNF-N cadres and troops of 15 Assam Rifles, who were on foot patrol in the area. The encounter that began around 5am lasted till around 7am. However, no casualty has been reported from both sides. 90 live rounds of AK rifle were recovered from the spot, the source said.
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June - 21 
A Policeman was killed and three others were injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Police patrolling party in Kondagaon District on June 21, reports The Hindustan Times. Konda Gaon Superintendent of Police (SP) D Shravan said "The face off between Policemen and
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A Policeman was killed and three others were injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Police patrolling party in Kondagaon District on June 21, reports The Hindustan Times. Konda Gaon Superintendent of Police (SP) D Shravan said "The face off between Policemen and ultras took place in Borgoan area of Keshkal town of the District at around 1 AM." Constable Sanjay Mandavi was killed on the spot. Those injured were identified as Head Constable Kamlesh Marapi, Assistant Constable Dhan Singh Netam and Amar Sachlam, the SP added.
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June - 21 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a fierce gun-battle with Security personnel in Bijapur District on June 21, reports IBN Live. "The face-off between Naxals and security personnel took place in forests of Neelmadagu village under Bhopalpatnam Police Station lim
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a fierce gun-battle with Security personnel in Bijapur District on June 21, reports IBN Live. "The face-off between Naxals and security personnel took place in forests of Neelmadagu village under Bhopalpatnam Police Station limits (over 400 kms from capital Raipur)," said Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) Prashant Agrawal. After the encounter, the body of the woman cadre and a SLR have been recovered from the spot. Her identity was yet to be identified but sources in the Police Department said the killed Maoist was the ‘commander’ of National Park ‘area committee’.
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June - 21 
Meanwhile, Maoists exploded a massive landmine in Dantewada District on June 21 to blow up an-anti landmine vehicle carrying 14 Chhattisgarh Policemen but the blast missed the target, reports The Pioneer. Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Khare said “A patrolling party of 14 Policemen
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Meanwhile, Maoists exploded a massive landmine in Dantewada District on June 21 to blow up an-anti landmine vehicle carrying 14 Chhattisgarh Policemen but the blast missed the target, reports The Pioneer. Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Khare said “A patrolling party of 14 Policemen were on their way to iron ore rich Bacheli town when the Maoists exploded a massive blast at Nerli Ghati but it marginally missed the target.” It was a massive blast in which at least 25 kilograms of explosives were used which created a deep crater at the blast site. The SP added that after the blast rebels opened firing on Policemen who retaliated strongly. The gunfire went on for about an hour.
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June - 23 
The Police exchanged fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Murgel village in Gadchiroli District on June 23, reports The Hindu. District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were carrying out a combing operation in the area when Maoists opened fire. T
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The Police exchanged fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Murgel village in Gadchiroli District on June 23, reports The Hindu. District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were carrying out a combing operation in the area when Maoists opened fire. The Maoists escaped when the Police retaliated. Two detonators and explosives were found near the spot, Additional Superintendent of Police Rahul Shrirame said.
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June - 23 
The Sangai Express reports that six cadres of a militant group have been killed in a reported encounter, which lasted for almost three hours, with the Army at K Songlung village in Senapati District in the morning of June 23. A Press Information Bureau-Defence Wing (PIB-DW) statement while officiall
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The Sangai Express reports that six cadres of a militant group have been killed in a reported encounter, which lasted for almost three hours, with the Army at K Songlung village in Senapati District in the morning of June 23. A Press Information Bureau-Defence Wing (PIB-DW) statement while officially confirmed that the slain cadres belonged to the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), added that after the gun fight, a search of the area was conducted and that a huge quantity of arms and ammunition were also recovered. The recoveries included four AK 47 rifles, one M-16 Rifle and one A3 Rifle, seven magazines of AK 47, two magazines of M-16, 47 live rounds of AK 47 and 38 live rounds of M-16. The search operation is still under progress, it added. Nagaland Post quoted an NSCN-K senior functionary saying that there was no report of such encounter so far. The Times of India, however, reports that the slain militants belonged to Kuki group.
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June - 24 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Khole-Kitovi Faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) exchanged gun-fire in two separate occasions- one near Centre Point and the other at South Point petrol pump area of Zunheboto town in Zunheboto District, reports Nagaland Post.
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Khole-Kitovi Faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) exchanged gun-fire in two separate occasions- one near Centre Point and the other at South Point petrol pump area of Zunheboto town in Zunheboto District, reports Nagaland Post.
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June - 25 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have fired upon Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) engaged in anti-naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations near Kumandih village of Latehar District on June 25, reports The Outlook. Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael S Raj said on June 26,
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have fired upon Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) engaged in anti-naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations near Kumandih village of Latehar District on June 25, reports The Outlook. Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael S Raj said on June 26, "The anti-naxal operation began on Monday [June 24]. The Maoists opened fire on the personnel of the CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force], Jharkhand Jaguar and the District Police last night [June 25]." He added that the Security Forces retaliated and the exchange of fire lasted for about an hour.
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June - 27 
Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) on June 27 in an encounter in the forests of Latehar District, reports ibnlive.in.com. The State Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar said five Maoist cadre were killed in the gun battle when t
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Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) on June 27 in an encounter in the forests of Latehar District, reports ibnlive.in.com. The State Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar said five Maoist cadre were killed in the gun battle when they opened fire on one group of security personnel while other three died in a gunfight against another group of security men in Kumandih forest of the same District. He said the bodies were not yet recovered as the encounter was still on. The anti-Maoist operation was launched on June 24 by the personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jharkhand Jaguar and the District Police.
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June - 27 
Security Forces (SFs), engaged in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in Latehar District, faced a tough time on June 28 moving further into the dense forests as the entire terrain was strewn with landmines and in the last 48 hours, the Maoists had triggered more than 100 ex
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Security Forces (SFs), engaged in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in Latehar District, faced a tough time on June 28 moving further into the dense forests as the entire terrain was strewn with landmines and in the last 48 hours, the Maoists had triggered more than 100 explosions, reports The Times of India. The forces claimed to have killed at least eight suspected Maoists in Latehar District on June 27. Police sources said intermittent exchange of fire is going on in the forests and they suspect presence of at least 250 Maoists in the forests, including top leader Arvindji who led the major attack on security forces in Latehar in January. "We are taking very calculated steps and hope that this time Arvindji and his group, which managed to move out of Gumla and Lohardaga, will not manage to escape," said a source. Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar, who visited the encounter site in Latehar jungles and interacted with the personnel and officer, said the place has been heavily mined. The DGP said that keeping in mind ground realities and difficult terrain they expect that encounter is expected to continue for another four to five days.
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July - 2 
Police personnel and the suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants exchanged fire at Swangre in West Khasi Hills in the evening of July 2, reports Shillong Times. However, no casualty was reported.
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Police personnel and the suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants exchanged fire at Swangre in West Khasi Hills in the evening of July 2, reports Shillong Times. However, no casualty was reported.
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July - 2 
The Sangai Express reports that heavy exchange of fire took place between Kuki National Front (KNF) militants and Security Forces (SFs) escorting two Ministers from interior Senapati District on July 2 but there was no report of any casualty, officials said. Manipur Works Minister Kh Ratankumar and
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The Sangai Express reports that heavy exchange of fire took place between Kuki National Front (KNF) militants and Security Forces (SFs) escorting two Ministers from interior Senapati District on July 2 but there was no report of any casualty, officials said. Manipur Works Minister Kh Ratankumar and Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Ngamthang Haokip were proceeding towards Senapati District headquarters when suspected militants fired at their security party at Gopibung area on Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati National Highway, they said. The security personnel escorting the two Ministers returned fire and the exchange of fire between the two sides lasted for some minutes during which the militants escaped through thick hilly jungles, the officials said. It was not immediately known if there was any casualty on the side of the militants, they said.
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July - 7 
Security Forces (Security Forces) during an operation in Songjathal came under fire from some militants on July 7. The Assam Rifles troops retaliated the fire and during the operation two cadres of Kuki Liberation Organization (KLO) were arrested while one cadre escaped. The arrestees were identifie
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Security Forces (Security Forces) during an operation in Songjathal came under fire from some militants on July 7. The Assam Rifles troops retaliated the fire and during the operation two cadres of Kuki Liberation Organization (KLO) were arrested while one cadre escaped. The arrestees were identified as Ngamkhojang Khongsai (56) and Helen Khongsai (33). One 9 mm pistol with Magazine, two 9mm live round, one Chinese hand grenade, two Mobile phones, two Extortion letters of KLO, two sets of Combat uniforms and INR 8526 were also recovered from them.
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July - 8 
Amid exchange of fire with Pakistani troops, Indian Army recovered dead body of the civilian porter, who was killed in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) /mine blast at Sawjian sector in the morning of July 8 and handed it over to his family.
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Amid exchange of fire with Pakistani troops, Indian Army recovered dead body of the civilian porter, who was killed in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) /mine blast at Sawjian sector in the morning of July 8 and handed it over to his family.
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July - 9 
Militants attacked security posts near the Indian-Myanmar border and exchanged fire with the Security Forces in Manipur on July 9, officials said. About 100 militants surrounded a post of 35th Assam Rifles at Aigejang hill area in interior Chandel District and fired at the personnel. The paramilitar
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Militants attacked security posts near the Indian-Myanmar border and exchanged fire with the Security Forces in Manipur on July 9, officials said. About 100 militants surrounded a post of 35th Assam Rifles at Aigejang hill area in interior Chandel District and fired at the personnel. The paramilitary personnel returned the fire and an encounter ensued for about an hour, they said adding that the militants fled under forest cover. There was no casualty.
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July - 9 
Suspected cadres of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) attacked troops of 35 Assam Rifles (AR) near Aigejang village under Chakpikarong sub-division of Chandel District resulting in a gun fight between the two sides at about 11 am on July 9. The AR troops
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Suspected cadres of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) attacked troops of 35 Assam Rifles (AR) near Aigejang village under Chakpikarong sub-division of Chandel District resulting in a gun fight between the two sides at about 11 am on July 9. The AR troops were patrolling on foot when suspected PREPAK-Pro cadres attacked them using sophisticated weapons including rocket bombs. The AR troops retaliated resulting in a gun fight. However, there is no report of any casualty. Incidentally, the area where the gun fight took place is just about 6 kilometres from Sajik Tampak once controlled by rebel groups.
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July - 10 
An Army commando was killed in a gun battle with militants in Lolab forests area of Kupwara District on July 10, reports Daily Excelsior. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of counter-insurgency Kilo Force, Major General Sarath Chand told that Army had information about the movement of three militants
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An Army commando was killed in a gun battle with militants in Lolab forests area of Kupwara District on July 10, reports Daily Excelsior. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of counter-insurgency Kilo Force, Major General Sarath Chand told that Army had information about the movement of three militants in Varnow forest of Lolab Valley area in the night of July 9. “We launched our troops early in the morning. We launched a search operation and during the process of the search there was an exchange of fire between the militants group and our search party. One of our men got injured and he has been evacuated to hospital. As for militant casualties are concerned there are no reports. Probably there were 3 militants but it is very difficult to say as the forest is thick”, said the General.
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July - 14 
The Shillong Times reports that a heavy exchange of fire broke out between Police commandos and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in a remote area of South Garo Hills in the morning of July 14. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandos of the Meghalaya Police raided Agreng village un
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The Shillong Times reports that a heavy exchange of fire broke out between Police commandos and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in a remote area of South Garo Hills in the morning of July 14. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandos of the Meghalaya Police raided Agreng village under Nangalbibra area of South Garo Hills and came across a group of GNLA militants taking shelter in a house which was occupied by civilians including children. As the police approached the house at 11 AM the militants reportedly opened fire leading to a brief encounter. The militants were reportedly led by area ‘commander’ Jongman. Police claim that one militant was injured in the encounter. From the scene of the encounter, Police recovered AK magazine holders and live ammunition, several numbers of .22, .32 and 9 mm rounds and documents belonging to the GNLA.
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July - 15 
An encounter took place between suspected militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB –IKS) and the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) in the Indo-Bhutan border area on July 15, reports Assam Tribune. Following the exchange of Fire with RBA the militants retreated towar
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An encounter took place between suspected militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB –IKS) and the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) in the Indo-Bhutan border area on July 15, reports Assam Tribune. Following the exchange of Fire with RBA the militants retreated towards the forest area of Chirang District and fired on the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) troopers who were patrolling near the border. In retaliation the SSB troopers fired shots and conducted search operation in the area and at Lalai River near Sashipur area under Amguri Police Station in the District. Later, in the evening the SSB jawans recovered one cap used by the NDFB-IKS militant besides four empty and one live cartridges of AK-47 rifle, sources said. According to the sources, two NDFB-IKS cadres were injury in the encounter. Security sources also claimed that the NDFB-IKS leader, B Bidai was injured in the incident. The modus operandi of the militant was to push back the Bhutan Army from the border area so that they can enter into the Bhutan territory, sources said. Chirang Superintendent of Police (SP), Kumar Sanjit Krishna said, “The Royal Bhutan Army chased two youths in the border area and fired at them. When the youths were running towards Indian side, the SSB jawans on patrol duty blank fired on them”. However, no casualty was reported from the SSB side, the sources said.
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July - 15 
At least one cadre of an militant group was killed while two others sustained injuries in a gunfight between two rival outfits at Kangkum village along Indo-Myanmar border under Kasom Khullen subdivision in Ukhrul District in the morning of July 15. A source said the shoot-out took place between cad
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At least one cadre of an militant group was killed while two others sustained injuries in a gunfight between two rival outfits at Kangkum village along Indo-Myanmar border under Kasom Khullen subdivision in Ukhrul District in the morning of July 15. A source said the shoot-out took place between cadres of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and a suspected militant group active in the area. The source confirmed the death of one cadre of the NSCN-IM cadre and injury of two others.
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July - 16 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a brief encounter with Security Force (SFs) at Gorna Purjaripara village of Bijapur District on July 16, reports The Pioneer. Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) said the gun battle started between a joint Police party of Central R
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a brief encounter with Security Force (SFs) at Gorna Purjaripara village of Bijapur District on July 16, reports The Pioneer. Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) said the gun battle started between a joint Police party of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police and Maoists in the forests under Bijapur Police Station limits. “The patrol party was on a combing operation from the past few days in Gorna, Mankeli and Pangud villages of Bijapur Police Station region,” a Police official at Bijapur said. On seeing the Police-team near Gorna, about 20-30 Maoist opened indiscriminate fire on the team following which they retaliated, leaving a Maoist dead. After the incident, a body of a Maoist was found whose identity is yet to be established. One 303 rifle, live cartridges, and a couple of hand grenades were also recovered from the spot.
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July - 16 
A trooper of the Special Operation Group (SOG), identified as Debasish Nayak, was injured during an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Moist) cadres inside the Tekguda jungles under Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri District on July 16, reports The Times of India. Acc
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A trooper of the Special Operation Group (SOG), identified as Debasish Nayak, was injured during an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Moist) cadres inside the Tekguda jungles under Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri District on July 16, reports The Times of India. According to the Police, the incident occurred while the SOG personnel and District Voluntary Force (DVF) were continuing an anti-Maoist operation inside the jungle.
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July - 17 
A Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadre identified as Baignath Singh, sustained injuries in an encounter with the Police at Kasmar village under Panki Police Station area of Palamu District on July 17, reports The Times
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A Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadre identified as Baignath Singh, sustained injuries in an encounter with the Police at Kasmar village under Panki Police Station area of Palamu District on July 17, reports The Times of India. Palamu Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Kumar Singh said, "PLFI cadres wanted to set ablaze the house of a Maoist Ravinder Yadav at Kasmar village." Police came to know about it and surrounded the PLFI cadre. Fire was exchanged for around 15 minutes. However, the injured PLFI cadre managed to escape.
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July - 18 
Unidentified persons abducted a person from Sora in Thoubal District, reports The Hindu. The abductors allegedly opened fire at Sora residents who were chasing them. The incident led to exchange of fire between the villagers of Muslim Sora village and neighbouring tribal village of Meenou. However,
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Unidentified persons abducted a person from Sora in Thoubal District, reports The Hindu. The abductors allegedly opened fire at Sora residents who were chasing them. The incident led to exchange of fire between the villagers of Muslim Sora village and neighbouring tribal village of Meenou. However, no casualty was reported.
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July - 19 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from the hills of Mujalgondi in Kanker District, reports The Pioneer on July 20. Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP) RN Das said the Maoists were arrested after a brief gun battle with a joint team of Special Task Force (STF) an
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from the hills of Mujalgondi in Kanker District, reports The Pioneer on July 20. Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP) RN Das said the Maoists were arrested after a brief gun battle with a joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Police. Security Forces (SFs) also recovered 50 meters wire, empty shells of 12 bore gun, detonator, camera and a motor bike. The arrested persons were identified as Jhitku Korram (21), Saggu Ram (19), Ratti Korram (27), Ramsingh (35), and Lakhmu Ram (30) of Lelengodi.
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July - 21 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a gunfight with Security Force (SF) personnel at Birabhatti village in Sukma District on July 21, reports Zee News. Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) SR Bhagat said, "An encounter between Maoists and a joint team
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a gunfight with Security Force (SF) personnel at Birabhatti village in Sukma District on July 21, reports Zee News. Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) SR Bhagat said, "An encounter between Maoists and a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police took place in the evening, in the dense forests that fall under the Bhejji Police Station area." The Maoists, among whom there were several women, opened fire on the SF personnel who were conducting combing operations in the area. The SFs retaliated and the exchange of fire lasted an hour after which the Maoists fled into the forest, leaving behind the three dead bodies. A .303 rifle, a few live rounds and other items have been recovered from the incident site.
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July - 29 
An exchange of fire took place between the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants and the Police at Sasatgre village in the West Garo Hills District on July 29, The Shillong Times reports. The encounter which took place at noon lasted for approximately twenty minutes. The militants escaped t
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An exchange of fire took place between the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants and the Police at Sasatgre village in the West Garo Hills District on July 29, The Shillong Times reports. The encounter which took place at noon lasted for approximately twenty minutes. The militants escaped the attack but left behind a 9mm pistol along with live ammunition and a cartridge of a shotgun, several GNLA documents, demand notes, stamps and a bagful of splinters meant for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
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July - 31 
Three Army personnel of 21 Rashtriya Rifles of counter insurgency Kilo Force, were injured in a gun battle with militants during an operation that has been launched on July 29 in the Hafrooda forests of Handwara town in Kupwara District on July 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that search i
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Three Army personnel of 21 Rashtriya Rifles of counter insurgency Kilo Force, were injured in a gun battle with militants during an operation that has been launched on July 29 in the Hafrooda forests of Handwara town in Kupwara District on July 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that search is going on but it is not certain whether any militant was killed in the gun fight or not.
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August - 1 
Five Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in a gun battle with Army personnel during an operation that has been launched on July 29 in the Hafrooda forests of Handwara town in Kupwara District on August 1, reports Daily Excelsior. The bodies of all the slain militants have been recovered with
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Five Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in a gun battle with Army personnel during an operation that has been launched on July 29 in the Hafrooda forests of Handwara town in Kupwara District on August 1, reports Daily Excelsior. The bodies of all the slain militants have been recovered with huge quantity of war like stores including under barrel grenade launcher. Sources identified two of the LeT commanders killed in the operation as Abdullah and Wahid. “All of them are foreigners and these two were the commanders as per the documents received from them”, sources added. The Army commander said that with the killing of 5 militants in Hafrooda, the death toll has risen to 10 in overall operations in North Kashmir including Keran Sector and Machil Sector since last three days.
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August - 2 
Acting on a tip off, Police and District Voluntary Force personnel neutralized a Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), camp after an exchange of fire with the extremists at Demuljharan forest near Chandiposh village in the Raj
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Acting on a tip off, Police and District Voluntary Force personnel neutralized a Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), camp after an exchange of fire with the extremists at Demuljharan forest near Chandiposh village in the Rajgangpur block area of Sundergarh District on August 2, reports The New Indian Express. More than seven PLFI cadres, led by their leaders Arjun Gope and Raja, opened fire at the Police party. When Police retaliated they escaped into the forest under the cover of darkness. Nine rifles and one pistol were seized from the incident site.
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August - 7 August - 8
Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants on August 7-8 carried out two attacks in Karbi Anglong District during the 300-hour Karbi Anglong bandh (General Shut Down) called by the outfit, reports Assam Tribune. The first firing incident took place when a group of KPLT militants armed with
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Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants on August 7-8 carried out two attacks in Karbi Anglong District during the 300-hour Karbi Anglong bandh (General Shut Down) called by the outfit, reports Assam Tribune. The first firing incident took place when a group of KPLT militants armed with sophisticated weapons, attacked the Uttarborbil Police Outpost under Howraghat Police Station at around 8.46pm on August 7. The militants fired indiscriminately and lobbed grenades at the police outpost with the help of rocket propelled guns (RPG). The police retaliated and the exchange of fire continued for about 10 minutes. Later, the militants fled from the spot under the cover of darkness. No casualty was reported. In the second incident, a vehicle carrying chickens was attacked by suspected KPLT militants at Deopani under Sarupathar Police Station in Bokajan Sub-Division of the District. The occupants of the vehicle escaped unhurt, even as the vehicle suffered minor damage.
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August - 9 
Nagaland Post reports that a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant identified as ‘sergeant major’ Lithrongse Sangtam (25), was killed by a rival group in Kohima District in a suspected incident of factional clash, on August 9. Police said that suspected rival cadres of
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Nagaland Post reports that a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant identified as ‘sergeant major’ Lithrongse Sangtam (25), was killed by a rival group in Kohima District in a suspected incident of factional clash, on August 9. Police said that suspected rival cadres of NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) and NSCN-K exchanged fire near Naga Hospital junction at around noon killing the NSCN-K cadre on the spot.
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August - 13 
Three Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) troopers including a head constable and a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed in an hour long encounter between the Maoists and security personnel at Kaushalnagar of Bastar District on August 13 afternoon, reports The Times of India. Di
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Three Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) troopers including a head constable and a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed in an hour long encounter between the Maoists and security personnel at Kaushalnagar of Bastar District on August 13 afternoon, reports The Times of India. Director General of Police (DGP) Ramniwas said it is estimated that nearly 5-6 Maoists were killed and their bodies were dragged into the forests by other companions. Body of one Maoist was recovered from the spot. Additional forces were rushed to carry out search operations in the region and flush out the Maoists. The deceased have been identified as Sonbahadur Thapa, Manoj Kumar and Mahendra Singh. The patrol party of 60 troopers was returning to their base camp at Jharaghati (Bastar District), when the Maoists in an ambush, opened indiscriminate firing when the troopers of CAF battalion 16 reached Maharabeda forests (Bastar District).
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August - 16 
Suspected militants attacked troops of 9th Assam Rifles (AR) using guns and bombs at T Minou, about 10 kilometers North East of the border town of Moreh in Chandel District, at around 9am on August 16. A team of 9th AR had just reached a water source at T Minoi when a bomb already planted there expl
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Suspected militants attacked troops of 9th Assam Rifles (AR) using guns and bombs at T Minou, about 10 kilometers North East of the border town of Moreh in Chandel District, at around 9am on August 16. A team of 9th AR had just reached a water source at T Minoi when a bomb already planted there exploded suddenly. The AR troops also came under heavy firing and they retaliated immediately. Militants also attacked the Machi post of 20th AR located about 50 kilometers North West of Tengnoupal Police station in Chandel District at about 1.30am. However, no casualty was reported in any of these incidents.
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August - 16 
Three Pakistan Army soldiers were reportedly killed and four others were injured while they were forced to desert eight forward posts in view of strong retaliation by the Indian troops in the Nikyal area of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) opposite Hamirpur area of Poonch District on August 16, repor
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Three Pakistan Army soldiers were reportedly killed and four others were injured while they were forced to desert eight forward posts in view of strong retaliation by the Indian troops in the Nikyal area of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) opposite Hamirpur area of Poonch District on August 16, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 16 
Two people were killed in a gun-fight between cadres of the Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) and Rengma Naga Hills Protection Force (RNHPF) at Ridongi village within Chokihola development block area of Bokajan sub-division in the Karbi Anglong District on August 16, reports Nagaland Post. The i
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Two people were killed in a gun-fight between cadres of the Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) and Rengma Naga Hills Protection Force (RNHPF) at Ridongi village within Chokihola development block area of Bokajan sub-division in the Karbi Anglong District on August 16, reports Nagaland Post. The identity of the victims could not be ascertained.
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August - 17 
Security Forces exchanged heavy fire with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, during a raid on GNLA’s hideout, near Bolmoram Adinggre in Dobu in East Garo Hills District on August 17, reports The Shillong Times. The firing reportedly lasted for half an hour before the militants escaped.
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Security Forces exchanged heavy fire with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, during a raid on GNLA’s hideout, near Bolmoram Adinggre in Dobu in East Garo Hills District on August 17, reports The Shillong Times. The firing reportedly lasted for half an hour before the militants escaped.
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August - 22 
An encounter took place between Maoists and security personnel in Gandhamardan forest area of Paikamal in Bargarh District on August 22, reports The Daily Pioneer. The exchange of fire was initiated by the security personnel and continued for a few hours before the Maoists ran away from the spot. Th
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An encounter took place between Maoists and security personnel in Gandhamardan forest area of Paikamal in Bargarh District on August 22, reports The Daily Pioneer. The exchange of fire was initiated by the security personnel and continued for a few hours before the Maoists ran away from the spot. The Police seized detonators, live bullets, Maoist posters and medicines from the encounter site. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Sanjay Kumar has reached the spot to take stock of the situation. It is believed that around 20 Maoists were present during the encounter.
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August - 23 
The Shillong Times reports that the general headquarters of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) operating inside the jungles of Durama Hills in East Garo Hills District has been busted by Security Forces (SFs) and one militant reportedly shot dead in the morning of August 23. Police sources rev
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The Shillong Times reports that the general headquarters of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) operating inside the jungles of Durama Hills in East Garo Hills District has been busted by Security Forces (SFs) and one militant reportedly shot dead in the morning of August 23. Police sources reveal that when the attack was launched on the camp, the militants returned fire and the gun battle lasted over an hour. The destruction of the general camp is said to be a major blow for GNLA ‘chief’ Sohan D Shira since it housed the outfit’s cadres and was also used to provide training to new recruits.
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August - 24 
Three District Police personnel, including a Head Constable, were injured in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kondagaon District. Superintendent of Police (SP) D Shravan said a joint team of District Police and Chhattisgarh Armed Forces had left Bayanar Police
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Three District Police personnel, including a Head Constable, were injured in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kondagaon District. Superintendent of Police (SP) D Shravan said a joint team of District Police and Chhattisgarh Armed Forces had left Bayanar Police Station for a search operation in nearby areas but the Maoists hiding near Mungawal Kotapara village started firing on the Police personnel as soon as the Police team reached near the village. The Police personnel also returned fire. The exchange of bullets lasted for over an hour after which the Maoists fled into the jungle. However, the attack left Head Constable Lebaram Kashyap, Constable Ajay Baghel and Sukhnath Markam injured.
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August - 27 
A Company Commander of Chhattisgarh Special Task Force (STF) Lav Bhagat and a Constable Shiv Kumar were killed in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Harra Koder village under Mardum Police Station area of Bastar District on August 27, reports The Times of Indi
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A Company Commander of Chhattisgarh Special Task Force (STF) Lav Bhagat and a Constable Shiv Kumar were killed in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Harra Koder village under Mardum Police Station area of Bastar District on August 27, reports The Times of India. Bodies of two women Maoists have also been recovered from the spot.
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August - 27 
Four personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) were killed on the spot and three injured in a landmine blast by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Koraput District of Odisha on August 27, reports The Hindu. According to the Police, the blast occurred on National Highway (N
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Four personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) were killed on the spot and three injured in a landmine blast by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Koraput District of Odisha on August 27, reports The Hindu. According to the Police, the blast occurred on National Highway (NH) 26 at a culvert between Sakirai and Kauguntha villages near Ralegada in Sunki ghat area under Pottangi Police Station limits around 9 a.m. The BSF personnel were on leave and on their way in three vehicles to Visakhapatnam from Balimela area of Malkangiri District to board trains. Each vehicle was carrying seven BSF personnel. A man, who escaped unhurt, said their vehicles were first fired at by Maoists hiding on a nearby hill. The BSF personnel fired back. However, their third vehicle was blasted while crossing the culvert. The vehicle was thrown off the road and was destroyed. Two of the injured were in a serious condition and they were being shifted to Visakhapatnam for treatment. Koraput Superintendent of Police Avinash Kumar rushed to the spot with extra force, who were also fired at by the Maoists. Kumar narrowly escaped a bullet. Security Force (SF) personnel have cordoned off the hill and rounded up some suspicious persons from the area, who are being interrogated at Pottangi Police Station. SFs seized a grenade and wire used to detonate the landmine from the hill. Some food stuff were also found at the spot, hinting that it was an ambush.
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August - 27 
North Garo Hills Police commandos raided a GNLA hideout of the Philliport command near Mendipather leading to a heavy exchange of fire on August 27. Police team raided the militant hideout at Damringgre under Mendipather police station at around 1:15 pm and the militants who were perched atop of a h
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North Garo Hills Police commandos raided a GNLA hideout of the Philliport command near Mendipather leading to a heavy exchange of fire on August 27. Police team raided the militant hideout at Damringgre under Mendipather police station at around 1:15 pm and the militants who were perched atop of a hillock opened indiscriminate fire from AK rifles. The militants abandoned their hideout in a hurry and Police recovered a pistol with ammunition from the site.
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August - 28 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with a joint group of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and district force that took place in the forests of Kurcholi hills of Bijapur District in the night of August 28, reports The Times of India. Th
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with a joint group of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and district force that took place in the forests of Kurcholi hills of Bijapur District in the night of August 28, reports The Times of India. The Security Force personnel were on anti-Maoist operations for the last two days in interior parts of Gangalur after they received information about the Maoists hiding in Kurcholi and Bodlapusnar areas. The deceased was identified as Hemla Munna (29), a member of military company II of the CPI-Maoist. Several others received bullet injuries, but ultras managed to take them to dense forest, Police said. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the encounter spot, including 12 bore gun, live cartridges, pressure bomb, a 9 mm pistol, a country-made pistol, petrol bomb, couple of grenades along with Maoist literature.
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August - 28 
Two civilians, including a woman, were injured when militants attacked the Police patrol near Awantipora Police Station on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway of Pulwama District, on August 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that the two militants came on a mortar bike from Anantnag District and
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Two civilians, including a woman, were injured when militants attacked the Police patrol near Awantipora Police Station on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway of Pulwama District, on August 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that the two militants came on a mortar bike from Anantnag District and parked their vehicle near the Police Station and fled after firing several rounds at the Police Station. Police said two pedestrians were injured when militants opened fire at the Police Station Awantipora, prompting security personnel to retaliate.
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August - 30 
At least one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and two guns seized during an encounter between Security Force (SF) personnel and Maoists in Bolangir District on August 30, reports The Hindu. The encounter took place in the evening when Special Operations Group (SOG) perso
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At least one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and two guns seized during an encounter between Security Force (SF) personnel and Maoists in Bolangir District on August 30, reports The Hindu. The encounter took place in the evening when Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel and District police were on combing operation at a jungle bordering Bolangir and Nuapada Districts. As the Maoists fled from the spot after a 45-minute gun battle, a body of a suspected Maoist and two guns were found at the place. The body was yet to be identified.
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September - 3 
SFs after a brief exchange of fire arrested Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, identified as ‘area commander of Hahim area’ Rahul Marak, from Hahim under Boko Sub-Division in Kamrup (Rural) District on September 3, reports The Shillong Times. SFs recovered one pistol, magazines and INR 5
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SFs after a brief exchange of fire arrested Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, identified as ‘area commander of Hahim area’ Rahul Marak, from Hahim under Boko Sub-Division in Kamrup (Rural) District on September 3, reports The Shillong Times. SFs recovered one pistol, magazines and INR 50,000 from the militant.
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September - 6 
Security Force personnel on September 6 shot dead a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre during an encounter with the Maoists at a forested area under Khaprakhol Police Station in Odisha's Bolangir District, reports Zee News. The body was recovered from the spot, said Deputy Inspector
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Security Force personnel on September 6 shot dead a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre during an encounter with the Maoists at a forested area under Khaprakhol Police Station in Odisha's Bolangir District, reports Zee News. The body was recovered from the spot, said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) (Northern range) Sanjay Kumar. Police suspected that a few more extremists could have sustained injury in the one-hour exchange of fire. "We suspect the camp was a permanent set up to train the rebels," he added. The incident took place less than a week after an encounter in Saraikela Police Station area in Bolangir District.
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September - 7 
At least four persons including two militants were killed in a cross-firing with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel at Shopian town of Shopian District on September 7, reports NDTV. The Police claim the firing took place after a CRPF post was attacked by militants, in which two milita
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At least four persons including two militants were killed in a cross-firing with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel at Shopian town of Shopian District on September 7, reports NDTV. The Police claim the firing took place after a CRPF post was attacked by militants, in which two militants and two civilians caught in the crossfire were killed. The Police recovered hand grenades and AK-47 rifles from the slain militants.
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September - 11 
A woman cadre of the Communist Party of Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in exchange of fire with Security Forces in the jungle near Kandrakabandali village under Kalyansinghpur Police Station limits of Rayagada District on September 11, reports The Hindu. The body of the woman Maoist was recovered fr
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A woman cadre of the Communist Party of Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in exchange of fire with Security Forces in the jungle near Kandrakabandali village under Kalyansinghpur Police Station limits of Rayagada District on September 11, reports The Hindu. The body of the woman Maoist was recovered from the spot but her identity is yet to be ascertained. The encounter took place during an area domination operation jointly taken up by personnel of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) of Rayagada.
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September - 12 
Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an attempt of armed Pakistani smugglers to smuggle arms, ammunition and heroin in India from International Border (IB) with Pakistan in Ferozepur Sector of Ferozepur District in Punjab on September 12, reports The Times of India. When challenged by the BSF, Pakista
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Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an attempt of armed Pakistani smugglers to smuggle arms, ammunition and heroin in India from International Border (IB) with Pakistan in Ferozepur Sector of Ferozepur District in Punjab on September 12, reports The Times of India. When challenged by the BSF, Pakistani smugglers fired at the BSF patrolling party. The BSF retaliated and the smugglers flee leaving behind arms, ammunition and heroin. BSF's Inspector General, Frontier, AK Tomar told that they had recovered 13 kilograms of heroin valued at around INR 650 million in the international market, one pistol super gold 30 bore , two plastic grenades marked ARGES SPL HG 14/97, two pistol magazines and 50 rounds.
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September - 13 
An encounter between the Security Forces and cadres of A’chik Matgrik Liberation Front (AMLF), a newly floated Garo outfit, took place when Police commandos of West Garo Hills District raided a hideout of the outfit at Oragitok region in West Garo Hills District on September 13, The Shillong Times r
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An encounter between the Security Forces and cadres of A’chik Matgrik Liberation Front (AMLF), a newly floated Garo outfit, took place when Police commandos of West Garo Hills District raided a hideout of the outfit at Oragitok region in West Garo Hills District on September 13, The Shillong Times reports. During the raid and subsequent exchange of fire two cadres of the outfit, identified as Sengrim B Marak (20) and Baret K Sangma (26), were arrested. The militant ‘chief’ and ‘commander in chief’ of the outfit, Francis Sangma, who happened to be present in the makeshift camp of the outfit, managed to escape before the raid.
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September - 14 
At least 14 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Police in Malkangiri District on September 14, reports NDTV. The gun battle, which lasted for several minutes, took place in a forest close to the border with Chhattisgarh. Inspector General of Police (I
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At least 14 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Police in Malkangiri District on September 14, reports NDTV. The gun battle, which lasted for several minutes, took place in a forest close to the border with Chhattisgarh. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Soumendra Priyadarshi said "Fourteen Maoists were killed. Arms were also seized."
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September - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on September 16 exchanged fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Mangramathan jungle, 15 kilometres off the nearest Police Station of Harihurganj in Palamu District, though no casualty was reported, said commandant of the Central Reserve Police For
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Security Forces (SFs) on September 16 exchanged fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Mangramathan jungle, 15 kilometres off the nearest Police Station of Harihurganj in Palamu District, though no casualty was reported, said commandant of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalion Anil Minz, reports The Times of India. "A group of Maoists, which included Kalika, Raman, Raghu and others, had assembled at this jungle for lunch when around 1 pm, the CRPF men and police raided the spot, which was followed by firing from both sides," said Minz. The team comprised troopers and officers of the 134 battalion of CRPF and Palamu Police.
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September - 17 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and a Policeman, identified as Hemant Massa, were killed in an encounter in Bijapur District on September 17, reports The Times of India. State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Deepanshu Kabra said "The face-off took place
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and a Policeman, identified as Hemant Massa, were killed in an encounter in Bijapur District on September 17, reports The Times of India. State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Deepanshu Kabra said "The face-off took place near Mariwada Police camp under Gangalur Police Station limits of the southern District on Tuesday (September 17) night." He further said the Maoists escaped with the Policeman’s Indian Small Arms System (Insas) rifle, 80 round live cartridges and a rifle magazine.
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September - 17 
The Shillong Times reports that a heavy exchange of fire took place between a group of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants and South Garo Hills Police in Chokpot region in South Garo Hills District after Security Forces intercepted the cadres’ movement towards a village to refresh themsel
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The Shillong Times reports that a heavy exchange of fire took place between a group of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants and South Garo Hills Police in Chokpot region in South Garo Hills District after Security Forces intercepted the cadres’ movement towards a village to refresh themselves in the morning of September 17. In the gun battle, the militants fled leaving behind a 7.65 mm pistol with an extra magazine, four rounds of ammunition and one identity card of a GNLA cadre identified as Wanjang Sangma. “We do not know if any of the militants was hit but a combing operation is underway,” District Police chief Davis Nestell R Marak said. He said that the second in command of the GNLA in Chokpot region known as ‘Sky’ was part of the group that exchanged fire with Police before fleeing. Recently, GNLA military ‘chief’ Sohan D Shira appointed a new commander, ‘Jangjang’, for the Chokpot area.
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September - 21 
Jharkhand Police have seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition including rifles, bullets and other belongings of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Simdega District, reports Zee News on September 21. Superintendent of Police (SP) Aseem Vikrant Minj said a gun battle also took pl
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Jharkhand Police have seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition including rifles, bullets and other belongings of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Simdega District, reports Zee News on September 21. Superintendent of Police (SP) Aseem Vikrant Minj said a gun battle also took place with the Maoists. The Maoists fled from the area after the encounter. SP Minj added "During the search, three rifles which are country made, ten rounds of 7.62 bore bullets, 26 rounds of .12 bore bullets, nine backpacks, some medicines, their outfit's pamphlets, food material, camera, chargers, etc were seized."
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September - 21 
Police seized a cache of arms after an exchange of fire took place between them and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forests of Kharkadi village in Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli District on September 21, reports Zee News. No casualties were reported from either side, tho
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Police seized a cache of arms after an exchange of fire took place between them and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forests of Kharkadi village in Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli District on September 21, reports Zee News. No casualties were reported from either side, though the Police recovered one claymore mine, a wire bundle, a handmade bomb, 125 rounds, 35 pencil cells, a radio, a tent and some other material from the spot. According to Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops and the District Police were on an anti-Maoist mission in the forests of Kharkadi village when they sighted a Maoist camp.
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September - 25 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) on September 25 in Rajnandgaon District, reports IBN Live. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of District Police and Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) launched a search operation in the forests between Murar
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) on September 25 in Rajnandgaon District, reports IBN Live. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of District Police and Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) launched a search operation in the forests between Murargota and Gubiagarh areas. The Maoists opened fire on the SFs. The SF personnel returned the fire following which the Maoists escaped from the spot. Though no casualty was reported, Police later recovered live and empty cartridges of SLR rifles and a plastic tent from the encounter site.
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September - 26 
Greater Kashmir reports that three to four militants in combat uniform arrived at Hiranagar Police Station Kathua District in an auto rickshaw and trooped into the premises without facing resistance. They fired indiscriminately and lobbed hand grenades. Four policemen died in the attack. Sources sai
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Greater Kashmir reports that three to four militants in combat uniform arrived at Hiranagar Police Station Kathua District in an auto rickshaw and trooped into the premises without facing resistance. They fired indiscriminately and lobbed hand grenades. Four policemen died in the attack. Sources said the militants also gunned down the cleaner of a truck and hijacked the vehicle along with its driver and drove away towards the highway. One more civilian reportedly died in exchange of gunfire. Even as the Police alerted all Police, paramilitary and Army units, the militants stormed a formation of 16 Cavalry on the highway at Samba (Samba District). As a gun battle was on between the militants and the Army, sources said that six Army personnel died in the beginning of the second suicide offensive. NDTV adds that second in command of the 16 Cavalry, a lieutenant colonel, was among the Army personnel killed. Two militants were also killed in the counter offensive. Both Hiranagar and Samba towns are situated just five to 10 kilometers from the International Border between India and Pakistan.
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October - 2 
In an encounter, five Police personnel were injured after a top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, Abu Huraira and his associates were trapped by Police in Ahmadnagar area in outskirts of Srinagar city of Srinagar District on October 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Police sources said that Police and Ce
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In an encounter, five Police personnel were injured after a top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, Abu Huraira and his associates were trapped by Police in Ahmadnagar area in outskirts of Srinagar city of Srinagar District on October 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Police sources said that Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a joint operation in Ahmadnagar area after they got specific information about the presence of a top LeT commander and his associates in the area. A security guard sustains splinter injuries when the militants fired a grenade towards the search party in the area. The cop was removed to nearby hospital for treatment. After half an hour, four more Police men including a Sub-Inspector (SI) were injured in the encounter.
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October - 4 
Separately, a Pakistani intruder, identified as Akhter Hussain of Narowal District in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) was injured in an exchange of fire along the International Border (IB) after a suspicious movement was noticed near Paharpur outpost in Kathua District on October 4, reports Zee News
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Separately, a Pakistani intruder, identified as Akhter Hussain of Narowal District in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) was injured in an exchange of fire along the International Border (IB) after a suspicious movement was noticed near Paharpur outpost in Kathua District on October 4, reports Zee News.
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October - 6 
Meanwhile, a patrol party of Para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was attacked by militants in Main Chowk of Sopore town in Baramulla District on October 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said the militants lobbed grenades on a patrol party of 179 CRPF and later resorted to firing. Th
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Meanwhile, a patrol party of Para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was attacked by militants in Main Chowk of Sopore town in Baramulla District on October 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said the militants lobbed grenades on a patrol party of 179 CRPF and later resorted to firing. The CRPF personnel retaliated. There were no casualties on CRPF side in grenade attack and firing. Later, troops of 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) reached the spot and cordoned off the area. Army, CRPF and Police have launched a joint search operation to trace the militants. However, they remained untraced.
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October - 9 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire between the Maoists and Security Forces in the forests of Malingwar village in Narayanpur District on October 9, reports The Times of India. The incident took place during a joint combing operation of DRG (distric
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire between the Maoists and Security Forces in the forests of Malingwar village in Narayanpur District on October 9, reports The Times of India. The incident took place during a joint combing operation of DRG (district reserve group) of State Police and District Force in Benoor region. A 9mm pistol, a country made pistol, live cartridges and items of daily use were also recovered from the spot.
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October - 23 
Exchange of fire took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Balijodi area under Koida Police Station limits of Sundargarh District on October 23, reports The Daily Pioneer. After the incident, the Maoists managed to flee from the spot. The Police, Centra
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Exchange of fire took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Balijodi area under Koida Police Station limits of Sundargarh District on October 23, reports The Daily Pioneer. After the incident, the Maoists managed to flee from the spot. The Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel have begun search operation.
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October - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Hiddoor village of Etapalli Sub-division in Gadchiroli District on October 28, reports The Times of India. A C-60 Commando Ganpat Madavi was also killed in the encounter while another was seriously injured. Top
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Hiddoor village of Etapalli Sub-division in Gadchiroli District on October 28, reports The Times of India. A C-60 Commando Ganpat Madavi was also killed in the encounter while another was seriously injured. Top Police officials claimed that bodies of two unidentified women Maoist cadres have been recovered from the encounter site. The Police officials stated the Maoists managed to carry few injured cadres as well. One .303 rifle, around 25 pittoos (rucksacks), Maoist literature, utensils and other material were also recovered.
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October - 30 
Suspected militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on October 30 ambushed Army troopers of 18 Mahur Regiment at Bhalukjhora under Tipkai Police outpost in Porbatjhora sub–division of Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. In the ambush, one surrendered
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Suspected militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on October 30 ambushed Army troopers of 18 Mahur Regiment at Bhalukjhora under Tipkai Police outpost in Porbatjhora sub–division of Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. In the ambush, one surrendered NDFB militant, Taren Basumatary alias B Thunlai, was killed on the spot and two Army personnel, identified as Dinesh Kumar and Mohesh Raj, were injured.
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October - 31 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a fierce gunbattle with Security Force personnel near Bade Telma village forests under Maraigudi Police Station in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 31 (today), reports Times of India. "The face-off between the ultras and
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a fierce gunbattle with Security Force personnel near Bade Telma village forests under Maraigudi Police Station in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 31 (today), reports Times of India. "The face-off between the ultras and the joint group of security personnel from state police and Andhra Pradesh took place in the forests under Maraigudi police station limits this morning," Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police Neeraj Chandrakar told over phone. "On seeing the police-team near Bade Telma village forests, rebels opened indiscriminate fire on the team which was returned by police, leaving two Naxals dead," Chandrakar said, adding the Naxals fled into jungle as police retaliated with heavy firing. Later, SFs recovered bodies of two Maoists and two SLR rifles from the encounter spot, he said. Further details are awaited as security forces are yet to reach their camp, he said.
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November - 1 
An armed cadre of the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Tala Paniki village of Kotya area under Pottangi Police Station limits of Koraput District on November 1, reports The Hindu. Security Forces also busted the secret
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An armed cadre of the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Tala Paniki village of Kotya area under Pottangi Police Station limits of Koraput District on November 1, reports The Hindu. Security Forces also busted the secret Maoist camp located there. Police claimed the camp belonged to the Maoists who were involved in the August 27 ambush in the area where four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and three others were injured. The body of the slain Maoist was recovered after the exchange of fire. Further, one INSAS rifle, two magazines of INSAS rifle, 47 live ammunition, one grenade, wireless sets, 101 detonators, camera, Improvised Explosive Device (IED), batteries, Maoist literature, materials used in the camp including ration, torches and other things of day-to-day use were also seized. The identity of the slain Maoist has not been ascertained. His body is being brought to Koraput district police headquarter.
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November - 3 November - 4
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) shot dead two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a gun battle in Chhattisgarh, the CRPF said on November 4, reports IANS. Another Maoist was arrested following the clash at Basaguda in Bijapur District on November 3. "The bodies of the Maoi
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) shot dead two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a gun battle in Chhattisgarh, the CRPF said on November 4, reports IANS. Another Maoist was arrested following the clash at Basaguda in Bijapur District on November 3. "The bodies of the Maoists have been handed over to police. The arrested man is being questioned," said the official.
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November - 5 November - 6
Security Forces (SFs) on November 6 demolished a training camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and found six landmines and explosives from Tebo Police Station area, in the West Singhbhum District, reports The Times of India. The SFs found the landmines and explosives during the j
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Security Forces (SFs) on November 6 demolished a training camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and found six landmines and explosives from Tebo Police Station area, in the West Singhbhum District, reports The Times of India. The SFs found the landmines and explosives during the joint search operation of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and District Police in the Halmadh village in Porahat forest area under Tebo police station.Deputy Inspector General (DIG) police, Kolhan division Arun Kumar Singh informed that the security forces had fought short gun battle with the Maoist guerrillas at the same place on November 5 but there was no casualty from either side.
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November - 7 
A top Pakistani militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) who slipped out of Security Forces (SFs) cordon on October11, 2013 in Srinagar after a gun battle again gave slip to the SFs in Sopore town of Baramulla District, on November 7 reports Daily Excelsior. However, SFs recovered one RPG launcher, one RPG
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A top Pakistani militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) who slipped out of Security Forces (SFs) cordon on October11, 2013 in Srinagar after a gun battle again gave slip to the SFs in Sopore town of Baramulla District, on November 7 reports Daily Excelsior. However, SFs recovered one RPG launcher, one RPG booster, two AK-47 magazines, 135 rounds of ammunition and five UBGL grenades from the house of one Mohammad Salim Dar of Chankhan area in Sopore where the LeT militant was hiding.
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November - 15 
Nagaland Post reports that Dimapur District Police rescued an abducted businessman after a brief exchange of fire at a teak plantation in Tulazouma and also arrested one of the kidnappers, identified as one Akashe Shohe (26), on November 15. One magazine along with eight live rounds of M-20 pistol a
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Nagaland Post reports that Dimapur District Police rescued an abducted businessman after a brief exchange of fire at a teak plantation in Tulazouma and also arrested one of the kidnappers, identified as one Akashe Shohe (26), on November 15. One magazine along with eight live rounds of M-20 pistol and two empty cases of 9 mm pistol were recovered from the scene. The arrestee revealed that he was Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) cadre and that on November 15, he along with three others - Akato, ‘Leacy’ of NSCN-U, Johnson, ‘lieutenant’ of NSCN-U and one Viloto carried out the abduction of the businessman. Dimapur Police, in a press release, said a complaint was lodged with Police by victim’s brother that some militants had abducted his brother. Thereafter, Police said victim’s brother reportedly started receiving ransom call from the kidnappers directing him to hand over INR 50,000 - which was negotiated down from INR 1,50,000 - for his brother’s safe release.
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November - 24 
Police in a gun battle killed three Rabha National Liberation Front (RNLF) militants and a collaborator at Dudhnoi area in Goalpara District on November 24, reports The Shillong Times. Police also rescued the extension officer of the sericulture department, Dilip Dutta Medhi, posted at Resubelpara i
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Police in a gun battle killed three Rabha National Liberation Front (RNLF) militants and a collaborator at Dudhnoi area in Goalpara District on November 24, reports The Shillong Times. Police also rescued the extension officer of the sericulture department, Dilip Dutta Medhi, posted at Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District, and was abducted from Chotomatia village by Rabha militants while he was travelling towards Dudhnoi (Goalpara) on November 16.
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November - 26 
Meanwhile, sources confirmed that no live was lost, but only one Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre was injured in the gunfight between Naga militants at Nagaching in Tamenglong District on November 26. Police source identified the injured ZUF cadre as Malokpou Gangmei (25). Nationalist Socialist
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Meanwhile, sources confirmed that no live was lost, but only one Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre was injured in the gunfight between Naga militants at Nagaching in Tamenglong District on November 26. Police source identified the injured ZUF cadre as Malokpou Gangmei (25). Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has also denied involvement of its cadres in the shoot out. Dismissing the news report that said that cadres of the NSCN-K were involved in the encounter, the publicity wing of the NSCN-K said the outfit would not remain a silent spectator if the current trend continues. It urged both the warring outfits [ZUF and NSCN-Isak-Muivah-(NSCN-IM)] to retreat to their own area. It may be mentioned that around 100 cadres of the NSCN-IM launched an offensive against the ZUF cadres at Nagaching, three kilometres away from Lukhumbi (near Noney) in Tamenglong District.
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November - 29 
A head constable, attached to Jarawandi Police Station in Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District, was hurt in a brief gun battle with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the evening of November 29, reports The Times of India. Preliminary inquiry suggested that the
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A head constable, attached to Jarawandi Police Station in Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District, was hurt in a brief gun battle with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the evening of November 29, reports The Times of India. Preliminary inquiry suggested that the Maoists could be part of Kasansur Local Organizational Squad (LOS). Superintendent of Police, Gadchiroli, Mohd Suvez Haque said that a combing operation has been launched in the area after the incident. "A Naxal formation could have come to put up banners or posters or distribute pamphlets for the forthcoming People's Liberation Guerilla Army week from December 2-8. We were already planning massive operations to flush out the Naxals," said Haque.
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December - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 3 killed divisional commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit and his two associates in a fierce gun battle in Handwara area of Kupwara District during which two Army personnel were also injured, reports Daily Excelsior. Director General of Police, Ashok P
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 3 killed divisional commander of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit and his two associates in a fierce gun battle in Handwara area of Kupwara District during which two Army personnel were also injured, reports Daily Excelsior. Director General of Police, Ashok Prasad said that Police got information about the presence of the militants in the area and developed it that led to the successful operation. The Police chief said that Police, Special Operations Group of the Police, 30 Rashtriya Rifles and 21 RR of Army launched a joint operation on December 2 during which the three militants of the LeT were killed.
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December - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was suspected to be killed and another injured during an exchange of fire with Security Forces in Kalimela Police Station area of Malkangiri District on December 5, reports The Hindu. The personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF), District Volu
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was suspected to be killed and another injured during an exchange of fire with Security Forces in Kalimela Police Station area of Malkangiri District on December 5, reports The Hindu. The personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF), District Voluntary Force (DVF) and local Police, who were part of a joint operation to rescue three persons from Gomphakunda village abducted by Maoists on December 4, were involved in the exchange of fire, said Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileshwar Singh. According to Mr Singh, the rescue operation was successful as all the three abducted persons managed to escape from the clutches of the Maoists. One of them has already reached the Gomphakunda village. The two others abducted along with him also managed to escape but had not reached their village as they had taken other escape routes. The abducted persons included a woman and the son of the local Sarpanch (village level local self government institution). “Although security forces have not seized the body of the slain Maoist, the information provided by the person, who escaped from the Maoists, one Naxalite was killed and another injured,” said the SP. Out Look reports that one BSF trooper was injured in the operation.
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December - 7 
There was heavy exchange of fire between 44th Assam Rifles and unidentified militants in Kamjong area in Ukhrul District, in the India-Myanmar border, reports The Sangai Express. The security force personnel returned the fire and the exchange lasted for several hours, the Police said. However, No ca
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There was heavy exchange of fire between 44th Assam Rifles and unidentified militants in Kamjong area in Ukhrul District, in the India-Myanmar border, reports The Sangai Express. The security force personnel returned the fire and the exchange lasted for several hours, the Police said. However, No casualty was reported during the incident.
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December - 11 
In an exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and their rival group Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), two Maoists were killed and several others injured at Dhangai village in Gaya District on December 11, reports IBN Live. Security forces were rushed to the village
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In an exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and their rival group Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), two Maoists were killed and several others injured at Dhangai village in Gaya District on December 11, reports IBN Live. Security forces were rushed to the village to launch a combing and search operation against the Maoists.
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December - 11 
Three suspected Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Nehlun) militants were killed in a reported gun fight with a combined Security Forces (SFs) at Bongbal Kholen in Senapati District in the morning of December 11. The Assam rifles press release said that the combined team while conducting com
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Three suspected Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Nehlun) militants were killed in a reported gun fight with a combined Security Forces (SFs) at Bongbal Kholen in Senapati District in the morning of December 11. The Assam rifles press release said that the combined team while conducting combing operation in a hilly and a thickly wooded area, were fired upon at about 6.30 am. During the ensuing exchange of gun fire the SFs killed three suspected KNF-N cadres, all wearing combat pattern dress. One M-16 Rifle with 300 live rounds, one AK 47 Rifle with 93 live rounds, one G-3 Rifle with 173 live rounds, four live rounds of 12 Bore Rifle, 34 live rounds of US Carbine, two notebooks containing incriminating details and other war like stores were recovered from their possession. In the fire fight, one armed cadre was possibly injured; however, he managed to escape under the cover of dense jungle. Significantly, the KNF-N is not a party to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact with the Government of India and the State Government.
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked several trucks and tried to blow up a mobile tower in Palamu District while they engaged Security Forces (SFs) in a gun battle in Latehar District on December 15-16, reports The Times of India. Palamu District Superintendent of P
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked several trucks and tried to blow up a mobile tower in Palamu District while they engaged Security Forces (SFs) in a gun battle in Latehar District on December 15-16, reports The Times of India. Palamu District Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Kumar Singh said Maoists attacked two trucks on a highway near Harihanj Police Station and also made an unsuccessful attempt to damage a mobile tower in the same area.
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December - 17 
At least one militant was killed after Army had a brief gun battle with a group of militants in Lolab forests of Kupwara District on December 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that acting on specific information Army’s 18, 28 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations Group (SoG) of Jammu
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At least one militant was killed after Army had a brief gun battle with a group of militants in Lolab forests of Kupwara District on December 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that acting on specific information Army’s 18, 28 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations Group (SoG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police cordoned off the upper belt of the Affan forest area. Sources said that the militant was injured in the gun fight and fled with his colleagues but later succumbed to his injuries. One AK-47 rifle, three AK magazines, five hand grenades and one night vision device were recovered from him. Sources said that the militant belonged to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit and no document was recovered from his possession.
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December - 23 
Two Commando-60 troopers were injured during an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the outskirts of Rengawahi village of Etapalli division in Gadchiroli District on December 23, reports The Times of India. The incident happened as a C-60 squad, leaving Etapa
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Two Commando-60 troopers were injured during an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the outskirts of Rengawahi village of Etapalli division in Gadchiroli District on December 23, reports The Times of India. The incident happened as a C-60 squad, leaving Etapalli Police Station, was heading towards Rengawahi village after learning about presence of a sizable group of Maoists in the adjoining forested regions. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Naxal range, Ravindra Kadam stated operations were already underway in Etapalli and adjoining localities for the last four days. Kadam said that the encounter was not an ambush laid by the Maoists but more of an unexpected meeting of rival sides.
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December - 25 
An exchange of fire occurred between Maoist cadres and security personnel in Kandhamal District bordering Ganjam District on December 25, reports The Hindu. The exchange of fire took place when the security personnel raided a secret Maoist camp inside jungle near Indragada in Raikia Police Station l
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An exchange of fire occurred between Maoist cadres and security personnel in Kandhamal District bordering Ganjam District on December 25, reports The Hindu. The exchange of fire took place when the security personnel raided a secret Maoist camp inside jungle near Indragada in Raikia Police Station limits. There were no reports of casualties or injuries from any side. The Maoists in the camp managed to escape into the dense jungle. But arms, ammunition, explosives and other material of Maoists were seized from the deserted camp. Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP) Kanwar Vishal Singh said a special operation was launched jointly by the personnel of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) of Kandhamal and Ganjam District on December 24 to unearth the secret camp of Maoists. Information regarding the camp came from a diary seized from a Maoist named Pratap Pradhan who was arrested during an extortion attempt two days ago. The seized items included two rifles, fifteen 9 mm ammunition, five bullets of SLR, one grenade, two landmines each weighing more than 10 kg, 13 detonators, four pairs of Maoist uniform, and two chargers of VHF communication sets, etc.
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December - 26 
Three contractors were arrested on December 26 on charges of collusion with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Madanpura-Kasma road under Salaiya Police Station area in Bihar's Aurangabad District, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip-off, the Police intercepted a Bolero je
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Three contractors were arrested on December 26 on charges of collusion with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Madanpura-Kasma road under Salaiya Police Station area in Bihar's Aurangabad District, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip-off, the Police intercepted a Bolero jeep and nabbed the three contractors of Power Grid Corporation, while they were on way to pay INR 75,000 extortion money to the Maoists in lieu of being allowed to go ahead with construction works, Superintendent of Police (SP) Upendera Kumar Sharma said. A group of armed Maoists tried to foil the contractors arrest by firing on the Policeman who retaliated and in the ensuring exchange of fire the Maoist managed to escape, Sharma added.
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December - 27 
Following a brief exchange of fire, Simdega District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Jharkhand busted a gun manufacturing unit run by PLFI near Mohuatoli under Bano Police limits in Simdega District, 50 kilometres from Sundargarh border in Odisha, reports The New Indian E
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Following a brief exchange of fire, Simdega District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Jharkhand busted a gun manufacturing unit run by PLFI near Mohuatoli under Bano Police limits in Simdega District, 50 kilometres from Sundargarh border in Odisha, reports The New Indian Express on December 28. Simdega District Superintendent of Police (SP) Aseem Bikrant Minz suspected PLFI chief Dinesh Gope was present at the camp. As some PLFI members opened fire to divert Police attention, Gope managed to flee from the spot.
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December - 29 
A fierce gunfight between Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants and security Forces took place in the remote Borlangso hill area under the Chokihola Police Station of the Bokajan subdivision in Karbi Anglong on December 29, reports The Assam Tribune. According to information received, a g
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A fierce gunfight between Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants and security Forces took place in the remote Borlangso hill area under the Chokihola Police Station of the Bokajan subdivision in Karbi Anglong on December 29, reports The Assam Tribune. According to information received, a group of KPLT militants, armed with sophisticated weapons, entered the Borlangso village and attempted to set several houses ablaze. No casualty on either side has been reported so far, sources said. Miscreants accompanied by suspected KPLT militants torched around 20 abandoned houses at a Rengma village in the Borlangso area of the district adds The Telegraph. Earlier, seven houses belonging to Rengma people were torched by unidentified miscreants on December 27 in a village, located 3 km away from the Chokihola Police Station.
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December - 30 
Cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagalim Isac-Muivah (NSCN-IM)) on December 30 vacated the camp at Mukalimi village in Zunheboto District after three-day standoff, reports Telegraph India. After much persuasion by the Centre and the state Government, the cadres moved out of their camp. Howeve
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Cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagalim Isac-Muivah (NSCN-IM)) on December 30 vacated the camp at Mukalimi village in Zunheboto District after three-day standoff, reports Telegraph India. After much persuasion by the Centre and the state Government, the cadres moved out of their camp. However, before their exit there was an exchange of fire with the mob, in which one person was wounded. The total number of injured since December 29, 2013, has risen to six. An NSCN source said the cadres vacated the camp on their own but sources said they did so only after much discussion with the Centre and the state Government.
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