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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2015
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April - 3 
Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (JSJMM), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, set ablaze two coal-loaded trucks and damaged another at a railway siding near Tori station in Latehar District on April 3, reports The Telegraph. The rebels opened fire at the approaching Police personnel from Chan
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Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (JSJMM), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, set ablaze two coal-loaded trucks and damaged another at a railway siding near Tori station in Latehar District on April 3, reports The Telegraph. The rebels opened fire at the approaching Police personnel from Chandwa Police Station, who arrived at the spot. But, the rebels retreated as the Policemen retaliated. No casualty was reported from any side. However, before leaving the spot, the rebels left behind a handbill, asking officials of Balaji Transport to heed to their demands.
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April - 10 
Nicholas Pahan (30), an area commander of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI Maoist), was killed in an encounter with security forces at Kunjla village under Murhu police station in Khunti District, in the wee hours on April 10, rep
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Nicholas Pahan (30), an area commander of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI Maoist), was killed in an encounter with security forces at Kunjla village under Murhu police station in Khunti District, in the wee hours on April 10, reports The Times of India. Pahan was in-charge of PLFI activities in Murhu, Torpa and Khunti blocks from where he collected levies from contractors to fund the outfit's war against the State. A close aide of PLFI top leader Jidan Gudiya, Pahan had succeeded Murhu-Torpa-Khunti area commander Shiv Gudiya around one year ago when he was killed in an encounter. A source said Police had gathered intelligence that Pahan with his men was supposed to come to Kunjla village on April 9 night to kill a villager PLFI considered police informer. "A police team raided the village and encircled Pahan, who was with six armed men, before he could reach his target. He opened fire on policemen when they asked him to surrender. In retaliatory fire Pahan was killed while his men escaped," Police claimed. Police arrested one of the extremists who laid down arms during the gun-battle. A police search party found four pistols and a huge cache of live cartridges at the site later.
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April - 15 
On April 15, exchange of fire took place between Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Chelwa forest area, situated at the border of Katkamsandi and Katkamdag blocks of Hazaribagh District, reports The Pioneer. According to sources, more than 100 rounds of firing were mad
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On April 15, exchange of fire took place between Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Chelwa forest area, situated at the border of Katkamsandi and Katkamdag blocks of Hazaribagh District, reports The Pioneer. According to sources, more than 100 rounds of firing were made in this more than an hour long clash by both sides. Officially, Hazaribagh Police is not saying anything yet but according to sources, they have seized a fire weapon and some pithoos from the encounter site and interrogation is going on of a suspect whom they have brought with them from the forest. As per sources the teams of Pelawal, Katkamsandi and Katkamdag PS were involved in this encounter.
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April - 15 
Police and Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), exchanged gunfire for several hours in the forests of Amjora in Hazaribagh District on April 15, reports Business Standard. Following a tip-off regarding the presence of around 30
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Police and Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), exchanged gunfire for several hours in the forests of Amjora in Hazaribagh District on April 15, reports Business Standard. Following a tip-off regarding the presence of around 30 JPC ultras at a particular spot a Police team moved to forest. Upon arrival of the Police at the forest, the ultras opened fire on them, triggering a gun battle in which more than 150 rounds were fired between both the parties. However, no casualties were reported from the either side. The rebels retreated deep into the forest leaving behind 'uniforms', medicines and diaries containing names of local contractors who were to be targeted for extortion, the officer added.
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May - 6 
A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel, identified as AK Tripathy, sustained injuries in an encounter between security personnel and Maoists in Riarda forest under Arki Police Station of Khunti District on May 6, reports outlookindia.com. The encounter began in the morning and wa
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A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel, identified as AK Tripathy, sustained injuries in an encounter between security personnel and Maoists in Riarda forest under Arki Police Station of Khunti District on May 6, reports outlookindia.com. The encounter began in the morning and was reported to be on as the security personnel surrounded some Maoists in the forest, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Ranchi, Arun Kumar Singh. Several rounds have been fired from both sides after the encounter began as soon as the joint anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation commenced in the bordering areas of Khunti-West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharswan Districts, he said.
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May - 21 
A huge cache of ammunition was recovered from Palkot area in Gumla District following an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 21, reports The Telegraph. Acting on a tip-off that Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ Dipakji was camping in the dense forests of Palkot, spec
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A huge cache of ammunition was recovered from Palkot area in Gumla District following an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 21, reports The Telegraph. Acting on a tip-off that Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ Dipakji was camping in the dense forests of Palkot, special teams, comprising State Police personnel and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, were formed to corner the squad from all sides. As the Security Forces (SFs) neared the forests, the Maoists opened fire. The SFs also retaliated, forcing the Maoists to flee, leaving behind a huge quantity of ammunition. "We recovered 514 rounds of 7.62mm bullets, a hand grenade, Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature, Police uniforms, backpacks and items of daily use from the encounter spot," said Gumla Superintendent of Police (SP) Bheemsen Tuti. Though no arrest was made, bloodstains scattered at the spot suggested that a few of them might have sustained bullet injuries, Police said.
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June - 16 
An encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the bordering area of Palamau and Latehar Districts on June 16 led to recovery of large quantity of detonators and live cartridges, reports Zee News. Palamau Superintendent of Police (SP) May
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An encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the bordering area of Palamau and Latehar Districts on June 16 led to recovery of large quantity of detonators and live cartridges, reports Zee News. Palamau Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayur Patel told PTI that cross-firing from both sides went on during the encounter at Pagaar-Seldag villages under Maneka Police Station of Latehar District, bordering Panki Police Station limits of Palamau District. A large number of detonators, 95 live cartridges, one and half bundle of codex wire, empty can, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) stuffed in a sack, ammunition pouch etc were recovered during search operation following the encounter, SP, Latehar, Ajay Linda said. No casualty was reported from the Police camp, Linda added.
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July - 19 
An encounter took place between Security Force (SF) personnel and Jan-Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in Palamau District July 19, but there was no report of any Police casualty, reports Business Standard. The SF personnel were on routine
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An encounter took place between Security Force (SF) personnel and Jan-Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in Palamau District July 19, but there was no report of any Police casualty, reports Business Standard. The SF personnel were on routine combing operation in the ultra-dominated pockets when the encounter took place at Nawadih, DIG (Palamau) Saket Kumar Singh said. The encounter lasted for around 20 minutes before JJMP activists managed to flee, he said. A combing operation was launched on the bordering areas of Palamau-Garwah Districts following the encounter, Singh said.
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July - 25 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Sylvester Minz, a Zonal/Area Committee member, who was carrying a reward of INR 1.5 million on his head, was killed in an encounter with police on July 25 (today) in Gumla District, while another was arrested in the District, repor
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Sylvester Minz, a Zonal/Area Committee member, who was carrying a reward of INR 1.5 million on his head, was killed in an encounter with police on July 25 (today) in Gumla District, while another was arrested in the District, reports Zee News. Minz was shot dead in the encounter at a place under Chenpur Police Station, Superintendent of Police Bhimsen Tuti said. Acting a tip-off that a group of Maoists have gathered at a village, police surrounded the area between 5 AM and 6 AM. Witnessing the approaching force, the rebels fired upon the police personnel triggering the gun battle, he said. A 'Sub-zonal Commander' Dilbar, carrying INR 500,000 on his head, was arrested after the encounter, the SP said.
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August - 18 
A Policeman and an AK-47-toting Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ were killed while Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Prabhat Kumar, two of his men and two other Maoists were injured in an encounter under Murhu Police Station limits in Khunti District on August
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A Policeman and an AK-47-toting Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ were killed while Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Prabhat Kumar, two of his men and two other Maoists were injured in an encounter under Murhu Police Station limits in Khunti District on August 18, reports The Telegraph. In the 30 minute long encounter the first Maoist bullet instantly killed Police driver Dhumul Siwaiya after which SSP Kumar's team retaliated, killing Bundu-Tamar ‘area commander’ Chandan alias Kalika Munda and reportedly injuring two more. A bullet in the crossfire grazed SSP Kumar's right arm while flying shrapnel caused his chest to bleed. A bullet also grazed his bodyguard Md Faizal's left thigh while shards bruised Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) (Operations) Harshpal Singh. Bullets also damaged the SSP's SUV. Commenting on the encounter State Director General of Police (DGP) DK Pandey said "Chandan was part of the infamous Kundan Pahan group. We recovered an AK-47 rifle and six loaded magazines from him."
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August - 28 
Two cadres of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI)-a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed in an encounter with the Security Force (SF) personnel during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in Madhatu village under Arki Police Station i
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Two cadres of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI)-a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed in an encounter with the Security Force (SF) personnel during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in Madhatu village under Arki Police Station in Khunti District on August 28, reports Business Standard. The bodies of the ultras have been recovered, but their identities were yet to be established as the SF personnel led by District Superintendent of Police (SP) Anish Gupta were yet to return to their camp, said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) (Ranchi) A K Singh. The encounter took place this evening, he said. According to preliminary reports, he said the SF personnel have recovered one AK-47 rifle, two rifles of 315 bore and live cartridges from the spot.
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October - 10 
Two troopers of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) were killed when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a joint team of SSB and District armed Police conducting a special operation near Katahaldih under Sundar Pahari Police Station of Godda District . In the encounter, SSB consta
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Two troopers of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) were killed when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a joint team of SSB and District armed Police conducting a special operation near Katahaldih under Sundar Pahari Police Station of Godda District . In the encounter, SSB constable Sujit Kumar Singh died on the spot while District Police constable Surendra Sah succumbed to injuries while being taken to Ranchi. The anti-Maoist operation was launched after the State Police headquarters got information that a group of rebels had gathered in the Sundar Pahari area and were planning to disrupt the coming assembly election in Bihar, said Police spokesperson S N Pradhan. He further said that the Maoists are expected to move towards Bihar border. Pradhan also said that Police have recovered one Self-Loading Rifles (SLR) left behind by the Maoists. "The Maoists ran away as security forces retaliated with force. They have also suffered heavy injuries," he said. No dead body of Maoist has, however, been recovered so far.
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October - 14 
The Police and para-miliary forces on October 14 had a fierce encounter with an armed squad of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Joheragora jungle under Tamar Police Station area in Ranchi District bordering Seraikela-Kharsawan District, reports The Pioneer. "We cannot reveal much deta
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The Police and para-miliary forces on October 14 had a fierce encounter with an armed squad of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Joheragora jungle under Tamar Police Station area in Ranchi District bordering Seraikela-Kharsawan District, reports The Pioneer. "We cannot reveal much details but the encounter lasted for over half-an-hour. As the forces retaliated the Maoist rebels fled the scene, leaving a laptop and explosive materials which they were carrying along. We have also recovered a magazine of AK 47 assault rifle from the spot from where the rebels were attacking at the para-military forces," said Seraikela-Kharsawan Superintendent of Police (SP) Indrajeet Mahatha. The SP said the Maoist squad which had the encounter with Police and paramilitary forces were of Kris Munda and Analjee who are active in Tamar, Ichagarh, Chowka and Kuchai area.
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October - 28 
In an early morning encounter with the CPI-Maoist in Dharmashala-Satgharwa forest of Simdega District, Security Forces (SFs) on October 28 recovered several salwar suits along with other articles of day to day use, reports The Pioneer. “The encounter took place early in the morning during a routine
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In an early morning encounter with the CPI-Maoist in Dharmashala-Satgharwa forest of Simdega District, Security Forces (SFs) on October 28 recovered several salwar suits along with other articles of day to day use, reports The Pioneer. “The encounter took place early in the morning during a routine Long Range Patrolling (LRP) in the jungles of Dharamshala. As the rebels spotted Police movement from a distant height, they started firing on the Security Forces and after a brief encounter, they succeeded in running away in different directions,” said Simdega Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajiv Ranjan.
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December - 17 
Jharkhand Police on December 17 killed a People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) ‘area commander’, identified as Dinesh Sahu (28), in an encounter, at Bandha village under Tupudana block in Ranchi District, wanted in at least 29 cases in Khunti District, reports The Hindustan Times. Khunti Superin
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Jharkhand Police on December 17 killed a People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) ‘area commander’, identified as Dinesh Sahu (28), in an encounter, at Bandha village under Tupudana block in Ranchi District, wanted in at least 29 cases in Khunti District, reports The Hindustan Times. Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP) Anish Gupta said “He (Sahu) was wanted in several cases of rape, murder and extortion. Reacting on a tip-off by one of our informers, we found him and shot him dead.” Four of Sahu’s accomplices, however, managed to escape. A massive search operation has been launched to apprehend them, said Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Prabhat Kumar. Arms and ammunition were recovered from Sahu, Kumar said, adding that a detailed seizure list was being prepared. PLFI is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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