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Recovery of Arms:2018
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January - 6 
Three Maoists were arrested and a 10 kilograms tiffin bomb was recovered from their possession in Kondgaon District on January 6, reports The Pioneer. The cadres were arrested from the forest between Ranapal and Nawagaon villages under Mardapal Police Station limits when a joint team of Securit
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Three Maoists were arrested and a 10 kilograms tiffin bomb was recovered from their possession in Kondgaon District on January 6, reports The Pioneer. The cadres were arrested from the forest between Ranapal and Nawagaon villages under Mardapal Police Station limits when a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) was out on duty to ensure security to the road construction work, according to Kondagaon, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag. The construction of road is underway between Ranapal and Bayanar in Mardapal area, he said. The composite squad, involving 41st battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and local Police, was carrying out patrolling to provide security to the construction works, when it spotted three Maoists hiding in the forest between Ranapal and Nawagaon, following which they were arrested, he said. A 10-kg tiffin bomb, one bundle wire, one dry battery, Maoist literatures and a Naxal banner in the name of East Bastar Division of the outlawed CPI-Maoist were recovered from their possession, Nag said.
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January - 17 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Madvi Baman (30) and Harish Podiam (23), arrested after an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District on January 17, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place during an anti-
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Madvi Baman (30) and Harish Podiam (23), arrested after an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District on January 17, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place during an anti-Maoist operation launched at Galgam, Bhusapur and Tekmela villages of Usoor by a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Police. Two CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from the forests near Bhusapur village under Usoor Police Station and recovered directional bomb, detonator, bow and arrow and other materials, said Police official.
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January - 19 
Two CPI-Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada District on January 19, reports New Indian Express. The surrendered Maoists have been identified as Nelliram Kashyap, hailing from Orchha area of Narayanpur District, and Munna Ista of Barsoor area of Dantewada. Kashyap su
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Two CPI-Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada District on January 19, reports New Indian Express. The surrendered Maoists have been identified as Nelliram Kashyap, hailing from Orchha area of Narayanpur District, and Munna Ista of Barsoor area of Dantewada. Kashyap surrendered along with one muzzle loading gun, one tiffin bomb, explosive powder, Maoists pamphlets and crackers. Ista surrendered along with one muzzle loading gun.
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January - 20 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) recovered two pressure bombs and petrol bomb from a bridge in Kanker District on January 20, reports Deshbhandu. The SFs conducted a search operation on the banks of Katari River in Bethia Police Station area.
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) recovered two pressure bombs and petrol bomb from a bridge in Kanker District on January 20, reports Deshbhandu. The SFs conducted a search operation on the banks of Katari River in Bethia Police Station area.
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January - 22 
Seven-seven kilograms of two Tifin bombs suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to harm the Police and Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP)'s search parties were recovered in the forest of Jhansi Khaira of Dhur area in ??Rajnandgaon District on Janua
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Seven-seven kilograms of two Tifin bombs suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to harm the Police and Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP)'s search parties were recovered in the forest of Jhansi Khaira of Dhur area in ??Rajnandgaon District on January 22, reports News 18. Acting on the information, the joint Police party of the District Police force and the ITBP had launched a search operation in the forest. During the search, the joint party saw the bomb and the electric wires kept hidden among the bushes. Police and ITBP team destroyed the bomb there in the forest.
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January - 23 
An encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres took place in the forests of Atapalli of Basaguda Police Station in Bijapur District late on January 23, reports News 18. After the long encounter, the Maoists fled leaving
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An encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres took place in the forests of Atapalli of Basaguda Police Station in Bijapur District late on January 23, reports News 18. After the long encounter, the Maoists fled leaving behind their weapons and escaped. Police recovered a pipe bomb, bottle bomb, mobile and items of daily use from the encounter spot.
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January - 23 
Meanwhile, a joint team of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the District Police arrested nine CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women cadres, from the forests near Becha and Kadenar villages under Chhotedongar Police Station limits in Narayanpur District during an anti-Maoist operation
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Meanwhile, a joint team of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the District Police arrested nine CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women cadres, from the forests near Becha and Kadenar villages under Chhotedongar Police Station limits in Narayanpur District during an anti-Maoist operation on January 23, reports PTI. The arrestees, identified as Sitaram Watti, Munna alias Ravishankar, Shankar, Fagu alias Jaisingh, Sonadhar, Sukman Korram, Lchhuram Neta, Jaldai Watti and Budhmati alias Phulbati, are lower-rung cadres who are wanted for crimes like attempt to murder, attacking Police party and loot, Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla, said.
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January - 26 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Manku Varda (25), Khunta Varda (23) and Tangru Padda (22) were arrested following an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres from Alparas village under Koyalibeda Police Station in Kanker District on
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Manku Varda (25), Khunta Varda (23) and Tangru Padda (22) were arrested following an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres from Alparas village under Koyalibeda Police Station in Kanker District on January 26, reports India Today. SFs recovered one muzzle loading gun, one Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] uniform, two detonators; two small boxes of gun powder, couple of crackers and other Maoist-related materials were recovered from the arrested CPI-Maoist cadres, said Police official.
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January - 28 
One Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing at least eight kilograms was detected and defused by the 85 Battalion CRPF on Mahadev Ghati Bhopalpatnam road in Bijapur District on January 28, reports The Times of India.
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One Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing at least eight kilograms was detected and defused by the 85 Battalion CRPF on Mahadev Ghati Bhopalpatnam road in Bijapur District on January 28, reports The Times of India.
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February - 7 
SFs arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from forest area of Basaguda in Bijapur District on February 7, reports ANI. SFs recovered detonator, wires and other equipment from him. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be asserted.
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SFs arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from forest area of Basaguda in Bijapur District on February 7, reports ANI. SFs recovered detonator, wires and other equipment from him. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be asserted.
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February - 8 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘jan militia commander’ was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Hiroli village in Dantewada District on February 8, reports First Post. The exchange of fire took place late Wednesday (February 7) evening in Dokapara forest under Kiran
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘jan militia commander’ was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Hiroli village in Dantewada District on February 8, reports First Post. The exchange of fire took place late Wednesday (February 7) evening in Dokapara forest under Kirandul Police Station limits when a joint team of SFs was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Gorakhnath Baghel said. "The composite squad of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) was cordoning off the forest area on the border of Dantewada and Bijapur districts, around 450 kilometres away from the capital, Raipur, when it came under heavy fire from ultras in Dokapara, leading to the gun-battle," he said. After the guns fell silent, the SFs recovered the body of a Maoist along with one 315 bore gun from the spot, the ASP said, adding that the Maoist has been identified as Ungami alias Chakra, who was active as a ‘jan militia commander’.
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February - 9 
Two CPI-Maoist cadres, including a ‘deputy commander’, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Bodla village under Gatapar Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on February 9, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place at aroun
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Two CPI-Maoist cadres, including a ‘deputy commander’, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Bodla village under Gatapar Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on February 9, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place at around 12.30 pm in the forest when a joint team of of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), District Reserve Guard (DRG), District Force and Hawk Force of Madhya Pradesh Police was out on a counter-insurgency operation in Gatapar, located around 160 kilometres away from the State capital, Raipur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agrawal said. "After the guns fell silent, security forces searched the area and recovered bodies of two naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] along with two weapons," Agrawal said. The slain Maoists were later identified as Vinod alias Daven Sherku Ram, ‘deputy commander’ of military platoon no. 55 of Maoists, who was a native of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, and Sagar, who hailed from south Bastar and was a member of the platoon, he said. Vinod and Sagar were carrying cash reward of INR 800,000 and INR 200,000 on their heads respectively. Arms and ammunition and some other items of daily use were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 13 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Nildhar alias Guddu (25), Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member, Ginnu (25) and Ghassuram (30) ‘Jan Militia’ cadres were arrested near Ehakli rivulet in forest under Mardapal Police Station in Kon
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Nildhar alias Guddu (25), Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member, Ginnu (25) and Ghassuram (30) ‘Jan Militia’ cadres were arrested near Ehakli rivulet in forest under Mardapal Police Station in Kondagaon District on February 13, reports The Pioneer. Security Forces (SFs) arrested the trio during a search operation. Guddu was carrying a reward of INR 300,000 over his head. An 8-kilogram tiffin bomb, CPI-Maoist banners and literature were recovered from the possession of the two ‘Jan Militia’ members. They admitted that the explosive was meant to target the SFs during their operation in the region. The trio was allegedly involved in several incidents, including planting of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and attacks on Police parties, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag.
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February - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp located in the hills of Jongeras under Kukanar Police Station limits in Sukma District, and recovered a huge cache of explosive materials, on February 14, reports New Indian Express. A joint team of District Reserv
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp located in the hills of Jongeras under Kukanar Police Station limits in Sukma District, and recovered a huge cache of explosive materials, on February 14, reports New Indian Express. A joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force of Police carried out the operation last evening (February 13), Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, south Bastar), Sundarraj P said. “After a brief encounter Maoists escaped from their camp taking benefit of the dense jungle,” he said. During search, eight bullet-proof jackets looted by Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWE)] from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans (troopers) after ambushes, a huge quantity of detonators and gelatin rods, cordex wire, batteries, five steel tiffins of various sizes used to make explosive devices and Maoist uniforms were seized from the camp, he added.
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February - 15 
2 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police in Kondagaon District on February 15, reports Business Standard. The arrested Maoist couples, identified as Ramdhar Sorey (20), and Parvati Corram (20), both residents of Narayanpur District, were ‘Jan Militia&r
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2 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police in Kondagaon District on February 15, reports Business Standard. The arrested Maoist couples, identified as Ramdhar Sorey (20), and Parvati Corram (20), both residents of Narayanpur District, were ‘Jan Militia’ members. "18 kgs of Tiffin bomb, Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] banner, literature, wire and other items were recovered from their possession," Police said.
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February - 16 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sanni alias Kunjam Lakkhe and Nanda Gurdum were killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Tokanpalli village under Chintagufa Police Station in Sukma District on Fe
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sanni alias Kunjam Lakkhe and Nanda Gurdum were killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Tokanpalli village under Chintagufa Police Station in Sukma District on February 16, reports The Hindu. Sanni was working as the Local Operating Squad (LOS) cadre of CPI-Maoist in Nagaram area and Nanda was working as CPI-Maoist militia. Police recovered two weapons from the encounter spot and other Maoist material, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (south Bastar range) (DIG), Sundarraj P.
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February - 21 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sukaram Salaam (23) and Lamkuram Korram (21) were arrested from the forest between Aadnar and Chema villages under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on February 21, reports The India Today. The Sec
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sukaram Salaam (23) and Lamkuram Korram (21) were arrested from the forest between Aadnar and Chema villages under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on February 21, reports The India Today. The Security Forces (SFs) arrested the CPI-Maoist cadres during a search operation and recovered 16 kg tiffin bomb, one 16 kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED), detonator, electric wire, Maoist banners and literature. The duo admitted that they were active as ‘janmilitia’ cadres in Temrugaon village of Narayanpur District, said Additional Superintendent of Police, (ASP), Maheshwar Nag.
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February - 23 
SFs recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in joint operation conducted by the District Police and the CRPF in Dhamtari District on February 23, reports Business Standard. The Police also seized four Naxal uniforms, various medical kits and blankets from the location
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SFs recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in joint operation conducted by the District Police and the CRPF in Dhamtari District on February 23, reports Business Standard. The Police also seized four Naxal uniforms, various medical kits and blankets from the location. The CPI-Maoist cadres managed to flee from the location.
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March - 1 
Ten Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including six women and one Greyhound constable, identified as Sushil Kumar were killed in an encounter near Pujarikanker in Bijapur District along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border on March 1, reports The Indian Express. The Police identified
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Ten Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including six women and one Greyhound constable, identified as Sushil Kumar were killed in an encounter near Pujarikanker in Bijapur District along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border on March 1, reports The Indian Express. The Police identified two of the ten CPI-Maoist cadres as Pedda Budri (25) and Sanjeev (35) on March 2. The encounter started at around 4 PM on March 1, when the Greyhounds of Telangana, assisted by Special Police Personnel from Chhattisgarh, started the combing operation. The combing team came across at least 50-100 CPI-Maoist cadres in a forest near Pujarikanker, and asked them to surrender but the Maoists opened fire. All the CPI-Maoist cadres killed are suspected to be from the Telangana State Committee and combing operations started after a tip-off about a big meeting of CPI-Maoist somewhere along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border.Superintendent of Police (SP) of Bhadradri Kothagudem District, Ambar Kishore Jha said ‘The Maoists opened fire and our forces responded. After the firing stopped, 10 bodies were found in the area. We could bring the body of the Greyhounds constable Sushil Kumar and two Maoists in the chopper that had been originally dispatched to airlift injured Sushil to hospital’. The Police registered First Information Report (FIR) at Cherla Police Station in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana, said Police Officer of Cherla Police Station.The Police also recovered one AK-47, one SLRs (Self-Loading Rifle), two single bore rifles, five INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, one .303 rifle, one pistol, three claymore mines, six rocket bombs, two solar plates, seven kit bags, a Sony radio, empty cartridges, live ammunition of different calibre, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and INR 41,000 cash from the encounter site, adds The Asian Age
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March - 23 
Separately, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Oyam Dasru, Kovasi Vella, Oyam Deva, Muchaki Mangu, Punem Sannu and one CPI-Maoist supporter identified as Tarachand Nayak were arrested by SFs from Basaguda area in Bijapur District on March 23, reports The Tribune. The CPI-Maoist cadres were trying
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Separately, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Oyam Dasru, Kovasi Vella, Oyam Deva, Muchaki Mangu, Punem Sannu and one CPI-Maoist supporter identified as Tarachand Nayak were arrested by SFs from Basaguda area in Bijapur District on March 23, reports The Tribune. The CPI-Maoist cadres were trying to block Sarkeguda-Tarrem road by felling electric poles, SFs rushed to the spot forcing the CPI-Maoist cadres to flee. However, SFs gave chase and managed to arrest CPI-Maoist cadres. The SFs recovered couple of detonators, detonating cord, batteries, material used in making explosives and other items from them, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg.
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March - 25 
Separately, a joint team of CRPF’s 199th battalion and local Police recovered a five kilograms IED, laid by the Maoists from a field under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District on March 25, reports India.com. When SFs were carrying out patrolling in the forests along Bhairamgar
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Separately, a joint team of CRPF’s 199th battalion and local Police recovered a five kilograms IED, laid by the Maoists from a field under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District on March 25, reports India.com. When SFs were carrying out patrolling in the forests along Bhairamgarh Keshkutul road, they spotted the IED, hidden beneath the earth, in a steel tiffin, few meters inside the road, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg said. Later, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) immediately destroyed the explosive, he added.
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March - 30 
The Chhattisgarh Police busted a Maoist hideout in Irpanar forest area of Narayanpur District on March 30, reports Business Standard. Nine Maoists were also arrested during the search operation from the hideout. Police uniforms, materials to make Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and two hand gren
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The Chhattisgarh Police busted a Maoist hideout in Irpanar forest area of Narayanpur District on March 30, reports Business Standard. Nine Maoists were also arrested during the search operation from the hideout. Police uniforms, materials to make Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and two hand grenades were recovered from the site.
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April - 5 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mangu Oyam (22), ‘jan-militia member’, was killed in an encounter with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel in a forest near Itampara village in Bijapur District on April 5, reports New Indian Express. CPI-Maoist cad
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mangu Oyam (22), ‘jan-militia member’, was killed in an encounter with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel in a forest near Itampara village in Bijapur District on April 5, reports New Indian Express. CPI-Maoist cadres started firing on DRG personnel, who were cordoning off the forest area during anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation. The Police recovered 315 bore pistol, its 10 live rounds, INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle magazine with four live rounds, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) of about 2 kilogram, a couple of detonators, cordex wire, battery and other Maoist material from the spot, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg.
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April - 9 
Two Security Forces (SFs) have sustained minor splinter injuries after an exchange of fire took place following two IED blasts in the forest area between Mahadev Ghati and Chinnabodkel in Bijapur District between CPI-Maoist cadres and SFs on April 9, reports ANI. SFs recovered a live IED, which was
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Two Security Forces (SFs) have sustained minor splinter injuries after an exchange of fire took place following two IED blasts in the forest area between Mahadev Ghati and Chinnabodkel in Bijapur District between CPI-Maoist cadres and SFs on April 9, reports ANI. SFs recovered a live IED, which was diffused immediately by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) during search operations in Bijapur District on April 9.
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April - 27 
Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including six female cadres are killed in an encounter with teams from Greyhounds, an elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] unit of the Telangana Police along with Chhattisgarh Police’s Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve
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Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including six female cadres are killed in an encounter with teams from Greyhounds, an elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] unit of the Telangana Police along with Chhattisgarh Police’s Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and troopers from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the deep jungles under Ilmidi Police Station limits in Bijapur District on April 27, reports The Hitavada. Security Forces (SFs) launched joint counter-insurgency operations on April 23 in the forests along the inter-state border with Telangana. The gun-battle broke out when a team of Greyhounds was cordoning off the forested hillock around 13 kilometers away from Ilmidi Police Station between the Maoists and SFs. The Police recovered one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), one .303 bore rifle, four .12 bore guns, four single barrel muzzle loading gun (SBBL), one .315 bore gun, one revolver, live cartridges, 3 HE-36 Hand Grenades, 6 Rocket Launchers, 10 Maoists ‘pithhu’ (bags), four pairs of olive green dresses and literature. The bodies of killed CPI-Maoist cadres were airlifted to Bijapur through Indian Air Force (IAF) chopper and their identification process was underway, said Special Director General (SDG), (Anti-Naxal Operations), DM Awasthi. The killed CPI-Maoist cadres were active in Usoor and Basaguda area of Bijapur District. The joint operation was successful because the intelligence units of Greyhounds and Telangana Police have played a crucial role as this operation was carried out for the first time in this area, adds DM Awasthi.
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April - 28 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one woman were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces near Metagudam village in Burkapal area of Sukma District on April 28, reports The Tribune. The Police have recovered 11 weapons with two CPI-Maoist cadres’ dead
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one woman were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces near Metagudam village in Burkapal area of Sukma District on April 28, reports The Tribune. The Police have recovered 11 weapons with two CPI-Maoist cadres’ dead bodies, after the encounter. CPI-Maoist cadres fled into the forests after the encounter, which lasted for two hours, said, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (South Bastar), Sundarraj P.
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May - 3 
Police recovered German Heckler and Koch (HK) G-3 rifle after an encounter in Sukma District on May 3, reportsHindustan Times. It is the first time this type of weapon has been recovered in Chhattisgarh, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena.
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Police recovered German Heckler and Koch (HK) G-3 rifle after an encounter in Sukma District on May 3, reportsHindustan Times. It is the first time this type of weapon has been recovered in Chhattisgarh, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena.
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May - 3 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in two separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District on May 3, reports The New Indian Express. In the first encounter, two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed during an exchange of fire with SFs, close
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in two separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District on May 3, reports The New Indian Express. In the first encounter, two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed during an exchange of fire with SFs, close to Putpalli village under the Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District. The Police also recovered an AK-47 rifle, a Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle and a grenade launcher with dead bodies of two Maoist cadres from the encounter site. The preliminary investigation suggested that one of them was an ‘assistant military platoon commander’ while the other was a platoon party cadre. According to their ranks, they carried rewards of INR 800,000 on their heads, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena. In the second incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Soyam Kama, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 over his head was killed by SFs at Kanhaiguda-Chintakonta forests in Sukma District on May 3, adds The New Indian Express. He was a member of Konta Area Committee (KAC) of the CPI-Maoist and involved in more than 50 cases, added Meena.
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May - 4 
Chhattisgarh Police recovered three pressure bombs during search operations, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresunder Pamod Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 4, reports IBC24. Maoists planted bombs to target Security Forces (SFs) and construction vehicles, s
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Chhattisgarh Police recovered three pressure bombs during search operations, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresunder Pamod Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 4, reports IBC24. Maoists planted bombs to target Security Forces (SFs) and construction vehicles, said Police.
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May - 4 
Chhattisgarh Police recovered three pressure bombs during search operations, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Pamod Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 4, reports IBC24. Maoists planted bombs to target Security Forces (SFs) and construc
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Chhattisgarh Police recovered three pressure bombs during search operations, planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Pamod Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 4, reports IBC24. Maoists planted bombs to target Security Forces (SFs) and construction vehicles, said Police.
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May - 7 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are arrested by Chhattisgarh Police in two separate incidents in Kondagaon District on May 7, reports Dainik Bhaskar. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Mohan Kashyap (20), carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his he
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are arrested by Chhattisgarh Police in two separate incidents in Kondagaon District on May 7, reports Dainik Bhaskar. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Mohan Kashyap (20), carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head was arrested from a forest between Madnar and Permpal villages under Bayanar Police Station limits during a search operation by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs). The Police recovered a seven kilogram tiffin bomb, an electric wire, and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature from him. Kashyap, a Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member of CPI-Maoist, was allegedly hiding there to target security forces through an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and cause damage to vehicles involved in road construction works, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag. In the second incident, SFs arrested CPI-Maoist identified as Turham Khanna from Kistaram Police station limits in Kondagaon District. He admitted to be the President of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangh (DAKMS). Turham Khanna was involved in killing of Munshi (accountant), doing recce for Maoists, providing shelter and supplies to Maoists.
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May - 15 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police S
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District. Police recovered cordex wire, electrical wire, batteries, couple of detonators and Maoists literature. Anda, (35) is member of military platoon number 10 and involved in attacks on Police. In the second incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Avlam Sukku (25) was arrested from forest near Gadamali road under Jangla Police Station area in the District.
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May - 15 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police S
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District. Police recovered cordex wire, electrical wire, batteries, couple of detonators and Maoists literature. Anda, (35) is member of military platoon number 10 and involved in attacks on Police.In the second incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Avlam Sukku (25) was arrested from forest near Gadamali road under Jangla Police Station area in the District.
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May - 19 
SFs recovered a huge cache of explosive materials following an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on May 19, reports New Indian Express. The encounter took place when a joint team of the Police's Special Task Force (STF), Distr
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SFs recovered a huge cache of explosive materials following an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on May 19, reports New Indian Express. The encounter took place when a joint team of the Police's Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, Sukma, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said. While the team was cordoning off Tumalpad forests, Maoists opened fire on them, SP, Meena said. After a prolonged gun-battle, the Maoists fled, the SP added. During search, four steel tiffin boxes, 12 gelatin rods, urea, 20 detonators, cordex wires, batteries and gunpowder were recovered from the spot, he said. A team of `military battalion no 1' of the Maoists led by company ‘commander’ Nagesh, which operates mostly in south Sukma, was involved in the encounter, SP, Meena added.
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June - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered nine bullets of AK-47, four empty magazines of Self Loading Rifle (SLR), tent, medicines, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and daily used items after an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at forest stretch between Hodnar and
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered nine bullets of AK-47, four empty magazines of Self Loading Rifle (SLR), tent, medicines, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and daily used items after an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at forest stretch between Hodnar and Pungarpal in Narayanpur District, reports The Hitavada on June 5. CPI-Maoist cadres opened indiscriminate fire on the SFs that led to an exchange of fire during the combing operation from the forest.
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June - 6 
Three powerful IEDs, suspected to have been planted by Maoists were recovered by SFs from Bijapur District on January 6, reports The Pioneer. The home-made bombs, weighing 15 kilograms, 9 kilograms and 5 kilograms, were unearthed by a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and th
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Three powerful IEDs, suspected to have been planted by Maoists were recovered by SFs from Bijapur District on January 6, reports The Pioneer. The home-made bombs, weighing 15 kilograms, 9 kilograms and 5 kilograms, were unearthed by a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the local Police from the forests under Basaguda Police Station limits where a road construction work is underway, according to Bijapur, ASP, Mohit Garg. A road is being built from Basaguda (Bijapur) to Jagargunda in Sukma District, another insurgency-hit District. The 49 kilograms road is not only strategically important but also crucial for the people living in this inaccessible region, he said. A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) immediately defused the explosives, which were spotted when SFs were carrying out patrolling near an under-construction bridge, the Police officer said.
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June - 15 
Bomb Disposal Squad of 29th Battalion of Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP) and District Police diffused three and two kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) near Rautpara of Kanhagaon under Iragaon Police Station in Kondagaon District on June 15, reports The Hitavada. Th
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Bomb Disposal Squad of 29th Battalion of Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP) and District Police diffused three and two kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) near Rautpara of Kanhagaon under Iragaon Police Station in Kondagaon District on June 15, reports The Hitavada. The IEDs were planted to target SFs and get the construction of roads stopped, said Superintendent of Police, (SP), Abhishek Pallava. Police recovered Maoist banners and posters at different places.
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July - 1 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ identified as Jaggu, carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports The New Indian Express.&nb
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ identified as Jaggu, carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports The New Indian Express. Security Forces (SFs) were cordoning off the Gandharpara forest in Muler village during an Anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation, when a group of CPI-Maoist cadres started firing on them leading to an encounter. The dead body of the Jaggu was found from the spot. He was key accused in the killing of Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self Government institution) of Badesatti village in April 2018 and also wanted in around half-a-dozen other Maoist incidents in the area, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena. A 315 bore pistol, a muzzle-loading gun, a claymore mine, some explosive material and Naxal-related items were also recovered from the spot, Meena said.
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July - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Rawa Bhime, ‘Janmilitia’ member, was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forests of Darel-Markaguda villages in Chintalnar area of Sukma District in Chhattisgarh on July 2, reports&nb
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Rawa Bhime, ‘Janmilitia’ member, was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forests of Darel-Markaguda villages in Chintalnar area of Sukma District in Chhattisgarh on July 2, reports Outlook. The exchange of fire took place, when a team of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) was out on an anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation and came under fire from a group of CPI-Maoist cadres triggering the encounter. Police recovered one muzzle loading gun, medicines and some other items and dead body of Rawa Bhime from the encounter site.
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July - 4 
In a separate incident, a joint team of the DRG and the Special Task Force (STF) busted a Naxal camp in Kurusnar area in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh after a brief encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres on July 4, reports Business Standard. The SFs
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In a separate incident, a joint team of the DRG and the Special Task Force (STF) busted a Naxal camp in Kurusnar area in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh after a brief encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres on July 4, reports Business Standard. The SFs were carrying out searching in jungles between Jadda and Markur villages to target a Naxal camp. CPI-Maoist cadre on sentry duty opened fire on the SFs, after sensing the presence of the SFs near their camp. Police recovered four cooker Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one air gun, pitthu bags, camp sheets, medical kits, medicines and daily use materials from the camp. Blood stains found at the spot indicate that some Naxals were either killed or injured in the gunfight but their colleagues managed to drag inside the forest, adds Shukla
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July - 4 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, each carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on their head, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest area of Balebeda village under Kurusnar Police Station limits of Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on July 4, repo
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, each carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on their head, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest area of Balebeda village under Kurusnar Police Station limits of Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on July 4, reports Business Standard. Four separate teams of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) launched an operation towards Balebeda, Badapenda, Kangali, Parbeda and Irpanar villages to trace the CPI-Maoist cadres on July 2, after receiving information that the Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] were camping in the forest to target troopers, who were providing security to the Narayanpur-Sonpur road construction work in the region. When one of the patrolling teams of the DRG was cordoning off the forest pocket near Balebeda, it came under heavy firing from a group of 25-30 armed CPI-Maoistcadres. After a brief exchange of fire, Maoist fled from the spot. The Police recovered an automatic sub-machine gun, a 12-bore gun, a muzzle-loading gun, a pithu bag and other materials from the spot. One of the killed CPI-Maoist cadres has been identified as Kishore, who was active as the ‘section commander’ of Military Company no.05 of CPI-Maoist and the identity of another Maoist is yet to be ascertained. The recovered sub-machine gun is manufactured by Thompson. It is bearing the model number of year 1928. It is the first time that such type of weapon was recovered in Chhattisgarh, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla.
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July - 10 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) in a forest near Minpa village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 10, reports Firstpost. A DRG jawan, identified as Madkam Hura, sustained injuries during the e
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) in a forest near Minpa village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 10, reports Firstpost. A DRG jawan, identified as Madkam Hura, sustained injuries during the exchange of fire with CPI-Maoist cadres, during an anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation. Maoist cadres fled into dense forest taking the advantage of darkness after a brief exchange of fire. Police recovered weapons, explosives and other Maoist-related materials. The operation is still underway in the region, said Police.
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July - 12 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a militia ‘commander’ carrying reward of INR 100,000 on his head, were arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs), who were out on a search operation, from the forests of Balebeda village in Narayanpur Dist
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a militia ‘commander’ carrying reward of INR 100,000 on his head, were arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs), who were out on a search operation, from the forests of Balebeda village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on July 12, reports The Pioneer. According to Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla, they are identified as Guddu Ram Wadde (29), the militia ‘commander’, Chainu Ram Wadde (49), Raju Metami (44), Masia Ram (29) and Jano Maha (19), who is a woman cadre. Shukla also said that the five rebels were allegedly involved in an encounter with SFs that occurred on July 4 this year in Balebeda forest, in which two Maoists were killed in that incident. While Guddu was active as a Balebeda militia ‘commander’, the rest were working as militia members, the SP said. Police have seized a muzzle-loading gun from Guddu, he said.
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July - 18 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on her head, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 18 (today), reports Business Standard. The encounter took place around 8.30 am i
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on her head, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 18 (today), reports Business Standard. The encounter took place around 8.30 am in a forest near Kondal Hills when a joint team of the District Force and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was out on an anti- Maoist operation, Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agrawal said. When the security men were cordoning off the area near Kondal hills under Manpur sub-division, a group of Maoists started firing on them, leading to a gun-battle between the two sides, Agrawal said. After guns fell silent, the body of a woman, identified as Jarina, a native of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District, was active in the outfit since 2005, a member of the Aundhi-Mohla joint area committee of the Maoists, was recovered from the spot, the SP said. A 12 bore gun and other Maoist-related material were also seized from the spot, SP, Agrawal added. As many as 16 offences, including attacks on Police teams, were registered against her at various Police Stations in Manpur sub-division, he said.
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July - 19 
At least eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including three women cadres, have been killed after an encounter ensued between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) near Timinar and Pusnar villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 19 (today), reports
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At least eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including three women cadres, have been killed after an encounter ensued between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) near Timinar and Pusnar villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 19 (today), reports India.com. The gun battle between the Maoists and the SFs took place while a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) was out on an anti-Maoist operation. Both the SFs were searching along the border of the above-mentioned Districts when the encounter took place, said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (anti-Naxal operations), Sundarraj P. Two INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifles, two .303 rifles, one 12 bore gun and a few muzzle loading guns were found by the team of SFs.
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July - 23 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Chhote Usri village under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 23, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place when District R
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Chhote Usri village under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 23, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place when District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation. The Police recovered one 09 mm pistol and a single barrel muzzle loading gun from the encounter site. The identity of the killedCPI-Maoist cadre is believed to be Jugnu, a member of Local Organisation Squad (LOS). However, the real identity will be known after the patrolling team returns to its camp, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav.
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September - 2 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a Local Organization Squad (LOS) ‘commander’, were killed in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in a forest near Gumiyabeda village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on September 2, reports The Pioneer. Narayanpur S
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a Local Organization Squad (LOS) ‘commander’, were killed in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) in a forest near Gumiyabeda village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on September 2, reports The Pioneer. Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla informed that the gun battle took place in the jungles of insurgency hit Abujhmaad area under Maad Police Station limits when a team of DRG was out on an anti-Naxal[Left wing Extremism, LWE] operation."When the patrolling team of 15-20 Jawans was cordoning off Maad jungles, it came under heavy fire by a group of ultras following which gun-battle broke out between the two sides," he said. During search of the spot, four bodies of Maoists, including a woman cadre, were recovered out of which two were identified. While one of the killed Maoists was identified as Somlu, the Nelnar ‘area committee member (ACM)’, and the other, a woman cadre, was identified as Ratti, the ‘commander’ of the Jhara LOS. The identities of the other two slain Maoists were yet to be ascertained. The DRG also recovered four weapons from there which include one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, one 303 and two 12-bore guns, Police said.
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September - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Local Organization Squad (LOS) ‘commander’was killed in an encounter with District Police under Mechka Police Station limits in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh late on September 3, reports The Pioneer.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Raipur Range, D
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Local Organization Squad (LOS) ‘commander’was killed in an encounter with District Police under Mechka Police Station limits in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh late on September 3, reports The Pioneer.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Raipur Range, Deepanshu Kabra said that the encounter took place in the restive areas in the forest of Mandagiri-Tendudongari Hillocks under Mechka Police Station limits.After the encounter, the body of a Maoist carrying a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head, identified as Jai Singh Mandavi (35), was recovered from the spot, he said, adding one firearm, one 09 mm pistol and medicines, Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature - were also recovered from the encounter site. Jai Singh was active in the Gobra region of the District, IGP, Kabra added.
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September - 9 
A tiffin bomb planted by Maoists was destroyed by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near Sukma-Konta National Highway (NH) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on September 9, reports The Times of India. The bomb weighing 5 kilograms was allegedly planted by the Maoists to target SF personnel. La
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A tiffin bomb planted by Maoists was destroyed by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near Sukma-Konta National Highway (NH) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on September 9, reports The Times of India. The bomb weighing 5 kilograms was allegedly planted by the Maoists to target SF personnel. Later, the bomb was defused by the SFs.
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September - 12 
One cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on September 12, reports The New Indian Express. The encounter took place around 6 pm in the forest between Orchhameta and Tondebeda villages
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One cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on September 12, reports The New Indian Express. The encounter took place around 6 pm in the forest between Orchhameta and Tondebeda villages under Orchha Police Station limits, Narayanpur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla said. the combined squad of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on the operation for the last two days in Orchha, SP, Shukla said. "On its way back to the camp, the patrolling team came under indiscriminate firing between Orchhameta and Tondebeda by a group of ultras that led to an exchange of fire," he said. After Police retaliated, ultras escaped from the spot. During a search carried out later, body of a Maoist clad in 'uniform' was found there. One 315 bore rifle was also recovered from the spot, he added. The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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September - 13 
Dugli Police arrested a Maoist carrying cash reward of INR 100,000 from forest area of Jabarra Kharkha, the border area of Gariyabandh District of Chhattisgarh on September 13, reports The Hitavada on September 17. The arrested Maoist was identified as Dhaniram Netam, a Chetna Natya Manch (CNM) memb
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Dugli Police arrested a Maoist carrying cash reward of INR 100,000 from forest area of Jabarra Kharkha, the border area of Gariyabandh District of Chhattisgarh on September 13, reports The Hitavada on September 17. The arrested Maoist was identified as Dhaniram Netam, a Chetna Natya Manch (CNM) member, the cultural wing of the CPI-Maoist, said Gariyabandh, SP, Rajnesh Singh. One loaded gun, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] uniform and other materials were recovered from his possession, he added. SP further stated that Police was tipped off that Local Operating Squad (LOS) member Ramdas with seven other armed Naxals, of which few were dressed in civil, were witnessed in forest area of Jabarra and Kharkha. Based on information, a search operation was launched and Netam was arrested. Netam was working as active member of Malangir Area Committee, where he was trained in arms, transporting injured Maoists for treatment and other activities.
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October - 12 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh late on October 12, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place in a forest under Pusnar Police Station when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was ret
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh late on October 12, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place in a forest under Pusnar Police Station when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was returning after carrying out an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation. According to Sukma, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena, when the patrolling team was descending from Tulsi Hill, it came face to face with a small action team of Kanger Valley Area Committee of Maoists after which an exchange of fire started between the two sides. After the gun battle, body of a cadre identified as Kawasi Deva, a ‘deputy militia commander’ in Chandameta area, was recovered from the spot. One muzzle-loading gun and a bag containing materials used in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were also recovered from the spot.
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October - 23 
Exchange of fire took place between Police Forces and the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at two different places of Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on October 23, reports Pragativadi News. However, no casualties for both sides has been reported so far.Superintendent o
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Exchange of fire took place between Police Forces and the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at two different places of Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on October 23, reports Pragativadi News. However, no casualties for both sides has been reported so far.Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla informed that the police forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Toke-Kodenar area and Dhurbeda-Bukud in Narayanpur District.According to Police, the gun fight erupted after the Maoists opened fire on Police Forces while they were conducting a search operation. In retaliation, the Forces opened fire following which the Maoists fled the spot taking advantage of dense forest. As many as 327 bore rifles, INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) magazines and ammunition were recovered from the spot.
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November - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on November 4, reports Business Standard. The 15-kilogram explosive was unearthed by a joint team of Commando Battali
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on November 4, reports Business Standard. The 15-kilogram explosive was unearthed by a joint team of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), an elite unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police from a dirt track near Lingagiri village under Basaguda Police Station limits, Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg said.On a tip-off, SFs detected theIED that was packed in a steel tiffinhidden beneath the earth, averting a major mishap, he said."A bomb disposal squad immediately destroyed the explosives," he added.
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November - 12 
Two Maoists were killed and two others caught alive during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 12, reports First Post. The encounter took place in the forests near a village under Pushpal Police Station limits when a team of the District Reserve Guar
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Two Maoists were killed and two others caught alive during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 12, reports First Post. The encounter took place in the forests near a village under Pushpal Police Station limits when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was returning after discharging election-related duty, Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said.A group of Maoists opened fire on the DRG team near Mudwal village, located 500 kilometers from State capital Raipur, triggering the encounter, he said. After the encounter, the bodies of two Maoists were recovered from the site, SP, Meena said, adding that two firearms were also seized. Two other Maoist cadres were caught alive from the spot, SP, Meena said. The identities of the slain Maoists and the arrested Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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November - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in cross-firing with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnelat Fulbagdi area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 19, reports Times Now. The slain Maoist has been identified as the ‘Deputy Commander’ of a Naxal[Left Wing Ext
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in cross-firing with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnelat Fulbagdi area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 19, reports Times Now. The slain Maoist has been identified as the ‘Deputy Commander’ of a Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] outfit, which carried several major attacks in the State in past. A rifle, a pipe bomb, and a bag were recovered during the search operation conducted in the area where the cross-firing took place. One more Maoist is also suspected to be injured in the firing.
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November - 25 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and a Policeman was injured in two separate encounters that took place when teams of State Police's District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) were out on anti-Maoist operations in Gangaloor and Madded areas in Bijapu
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and a Policeman was injured in two separate encounters that took place when teams of State Police's District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) were out on anti-Maoist operations in Gangaloor and Madded areas in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on November 25, reports NDTV. Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg disclosed that a combined squad of DRG and STF was cordoning off the jungles between Nilamadgu and Korinjed in Madded area, 450 kilometers from Raipur, when it came under fire from the rebels.The exchange of fire lasted for 40 minutes after which the Maoists fled, he said."A DRG jawan sustained a bullet injury in the neck. He is being shifted to hospital," SP, Garg said.The body of a Maoist was recovered along with one .303 rifle and one muzzle-loading gun from the spot, he added.
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November - 25 
An exchange of fire broke out between a DRG team and Maoists around 2.30 pm in a forest near Borje village in Gangaloor area in Bijapur District, on November 25 the SP said. A reinforcement party was rushed to the spot which too came under fire around 4 pm, leading to a fierce gun battle, he said.La
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An exchange of fire broke out between a DRG team and Maoists around 2.30 pm in a forest near Borje village in Gangaloor area in Bijapur District, on November 25 the SP said. A reinforcement party was rushed to the spot which too came under fire around 4 pm, leading to a fierce gun battle, he said.Later, the body of a Maoist along with two rifles and a 'tiffin' bomb was recovered from the spot.Identity of the killed Maoistsare yet to be ascertained.
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November - 26 
At least nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and two security personnel were also killed in an encounter between Maoists and Security Force (SF) personnelin Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 26, reports The Hindu.D.M. Awasthi, Chhattisgarh Special Director G
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At least nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and two security personnel were also killed in an encounter between Maoists and Security Force (SF) personnelin Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 26, reports The Hindu.D.M. Awasthi, Chhattisgarh Special Director General of Police (SDGP), Anti-Naxal Operations (ANO), disclosed, several teams of the Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s elite CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), along with Telangana Police, launched the operation late Sunday (November 25) night in the forests of Sakler, Tondamarka and Saletongvillages.When a patrolling team of the DRG was cordoning off a forest patch at around 9:40 a.m. on Monday (November 26) near Sakler village under the Kistaram Police Station limit, it came under Maoists fire leading to a gun battle, Awasthi said.EightMaoists and two DRG personnel, Dirdo Rama and MadviJoga, were killed in the encounter and an Air Force MI-17 helicopter was dispatched to airlift the bodies, he said.The DG identified two of the gunned down Maoists as Tati Bhima and woman cadre PodiyamRaje, both “divisional committee” members of the CPI-Maoist, each carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on their heads. The identities of the other slain Maoist are yet to be ascertained. In the simultaneous operation, aMaoistcadrewas gunned down by CoBRA personnel near Elmagunda village under the Chintagufa Police Station limits in Sukma District, he said.The identity of the slain Maoist was yet to be ascertained. Awasthi said the two encounters on Monday (November 26) led to the recovery of at least 10 weapons, including a self-loading rifle, a .315 bore rifle, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and ammunition."We have information that more than a dozen Maoists were killed in this encounter. We have managed to recover bodies of 9 Maoists along with one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), one Bolt Action gun, and ten other weapons," a Police statement added.The ANO said the killing of the Maoists was a result of its "Operation Prahaar 4".
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November - 29 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ of the Andhra-Odisha-Border (AOB) region was killed during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Dronavalii forest in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 29, reports Pragativadi news. Acting on reliable inputs about the presence
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ of the Andhra-Odisha-Border (AOB) region was killed during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Dronavalii forest in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on November 29, reports Pragativadi news. Acting on reliable inputs about the presence of the Maoists in the forest, the Police forces launched a search and cordon operation. During the search operation, a gunfight broke out between the Maoists and the SFs. While the Maoist ‘commander’ identified as Gopal was killed, Maoist leader Madhab had a narrow escape. A pistol and four rounds of bullets were recovered from the encounter spot.
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November - 29 
Chhattisgarh Police arrested eight Maoists following an exchange of fire in Hiroli area of Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on November 29, reports Webindia123.com. Abhishek Pallav, Superintendent of Police (SP), Dantewada, said, "The police busted a Naxal camp and arrested the eight Naxals follow
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Chhattisgarh Police arrested eight Maoists following an exchange of fire in Hiroli area of Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on November 29, reports Webindia123.com. Abhishek Pallav, Superintendent of Police (SP), Dantewada, said, "The police busted a Naxal camp and arrested the eight Naxals following an exchange of fire in Hiroli."The security personnel have recovered one weapon and explosives from the site of encounter.
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November - 30 
Eight Maoists have been arrested in Kirandul of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh following an encounter between the Maoists and SFs on November 30, reports Devdiscourse News. Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav said at least 20-25 Maoists were involved in the encounter that to
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Eight Maoists have been arrested in Kirandul of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh following an encounter between the Maoists and SFs on November 30, reports Devdiscourse News. Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav said at least 20-25 Maoists were involved in the encounter that took place on November 29. A .303 rifle, bomb-making equipment and other articles of daily use have been recovered from the possession of Maoists. Pallav said the arrested Maoists -- four men and four women -- have not been identified yet.
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December - 1 
A woman Maoist was gunned down following an encounter that took place between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) in Elengana forest in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on December 1, reports Pragativadi News. The slain Maoist, identified as Laxmi was carrying an award of INR 100,000 on her hea
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A woman Maoist was gunned down following an encounter that took place between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) in Elengana forest in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on December 1, reports Pragativadi News. The slain Maoist, identified as Laxmi was carrying an award of INR 100,000 on her head. However, UNI adds that the deceased was identified as Shanti Mandavi (28) who owed allegiance to the Mahudpur Local Operations Squad (LOS) and hailed from Sadrapalof Sukma District.Following the encounter, security personnel also seized a gun and explosives from her possession.
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December - 12 
A Maoist was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Tarrem villagein Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 12, reports The Times of India. A cache of IEDs, frequently used by Maoists to target security personnel, was also recovered from the encounter spot, a senior Police offi
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A Maoist was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Tarrem villagein Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 12, reports The Times of India. A cache of IEDs, frequently used by Maoists to target security personnel, was also recovered from the encounter spot, a senior Police official said. Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg disclosed, acting on a tip-off that a group of 25 to 30 Maoists was trying to damage the Basaguda-Tarrem road by triggering a landmine blast, a joint team of the CRPF and local Police rushed to the spot. The security personnel were cordoning off a forest patch near Tarrem when Maoists fired at them, leading to the gun-battle between the two sides. After the encounter, the body of a Maoist and a muzzle loading gun were recovered from the spot, Garg said. Around 25 IEDs, Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature and other items were also seized from the site, he said. The identity of thekilledMaoistwas yet to be ascertained, he added.
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December - 14 
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) found two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres meant for its units that were on their way to establish a free medical camp in Kondagaon Districtof Chhattisgarh on December 14, reports The Tribune. An
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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) found two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres meant for its units that were on their way to establish a free medical camp in Kondagaon Districtof Chhattisgarh on December 14, reports The Tribune. An ITBP spokesperson said they had found twin pressure cooker IEDs weighing 5 kilograms each were near Churagaon in the District. ITBP said the IEDs were found and later safely destroyed.
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December - 23 
The Chhattisgarh Police arrested the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)‘national coordinator’Nakka Venkat Raoalias Murthy Venkat Rao alias Saheb Venkat Rao (54), from Chabukkunni area in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on December 23, reports Times Now. Durg Range Inspector General of
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The Chhattisgarh Police arrested the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)‘national coordinator’Nakka Venkat Raoalias Murthy Venkat Rao alias Saheb Venkat Rao (54), from Chabukkunni area in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on December 23, reports Times Now. Durg Range Inspector General of Police (IGP) GP Singhinformed that Rao was in possession of 23 detonators, 1 mobile phone and Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature. The arrested Maoist was working as a senior technical officer in the Central Government National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) in Hyderabad of Telangana and is an explosive expert."Naxal National Coordinator NV Rao has been arrested in Rajnandgaon. 23 detonators, one mobile phone and Naxal literature was seized. He allegedly used his position as Senior Technical Officer in National Geophysical Research Institute to supply arms to Naxals," stated Singh in a press conference held at Durg Range Office.Rao, a resident of Kuttapeth Police Station in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh was arrested from Chabukkunni area of the Rajnandgaon district. During the interrogation, Rao revealed that he worked in the Naxalites' urban network and had come to deliver a detonator to a Deepak Teltumde, who was supposed to carry out a major operation in Rajnandgaon District.
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