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January - 1 
Three hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and one of their arms suppliers was arrested in a joint Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) raid at Kolad forest under Namkum Police Station area of Ranchi District on January 1, reports The Times of India. One of the arre
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Three hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and one of their arms suppliers was arrested in a joint Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) raid at Kolad forest under Namkum Police Station area of Ranchi District on January 1, reports The Times of India. One of the arrested Maoists, Vijay Tuti alias Sohrai alias Kartik is an ‘area commander’. Three guns, huge quantity of live cartridges and three bikes were recovered from their possession.
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January - 7 January - 8
A ‘sub zonal’ commander and three other cadres of Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) were arrested on January 7 and remanded in judicial custody on January 8, reports The Times of India. All four of them were dressed in camouflage uniform when Police got hold of them at Dulsulma village. Police reco
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A ‘sub zonal’ commander and three other cadres of Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) were arrested on January 7 and remanded in judicial custody on January 8, reports The Times of India. All four of them were dressed in camouflage uniform when Police got hold of them at Dulsulma village. Police recovered two country-made weapons and 17 sim cards along with five cell phones from them. Five other uniforms were recovered from beneath a banana shaft. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ajay Kumar identified the four as Rang Bahadur Singh, sub zonal commander, Nand Deo Prasad, Indradeo Singh and Sanjay Singh. All of them in the age group of 24 to 27.
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January - 8 
A sub-zonal ‘commander’ of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) was arrested from Palamu District's Nawadih area when he, along with a companion, was trying to overtake Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) KN Tripathy's car on January 8, said Palamu Superintendent of Police (SP) N K Singh, repo
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A sub-zonal ‘commander’ of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) was arrested from Palamu District's Nawadih area when he, along with a companion, was trying to overtake Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) KN Tripathy's car on January 8, said Palamu Superintendent of Police (SP) N K Singh, reports The Times of India. Ajay's companion Dhaneshwar was also detained by Police. One AK-47 was recovered from Ajay's possession, he added. Singh claimed the recovered gun belongs to the Police department. The arrest of the sub zonal commander Ajay will prove to be a major setback to the TPC. According to the SP, Ajay was wanted in a dozen cases of theft and extortion. He had been to jail in the past. Police sources said it was Ajay who had threatened Congress MLA K N Tripathy with dire consequences two months back if he dares to venture into Nawadih under Chainpur block.
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January - 14 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists), Ramesh Munda, was killed and another, Lalmohan Munda, was arrested in an encounter with Security Forces in Lobed village in Adki block in Khunti District on January 14, reports The Hindu. Khunti District Superintendent of Police Anish Gup
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists), Ramesh Munda, was killed and another, Lalmohan Munda, was arrested in an encounter with Security Forces in Lobed village in Adki block in Khunti District on January 14, reports The Hindu. Khunti District Superintendent of Police Anish Gupta said that the encounter was still on till the evening
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January - 14 
A Jharkhand Sangharsh Janmukti Morcha (JSJM) cadre Naresh Ganjhu, who was involved in January 14 attack at a Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) colliery in Latehar District, was arrested during a raid at Chetar village in Chandwa Police Station area of the District on January 15, reports The Telegraph
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A Jharkhand Sangharsh Janmukti Morcha (JSJM) cadre Naresh Ganjhu, who was involved in January 14 attack at a Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) colliery in Latehar District, was arrested during a raid at Chetar village in Chandwa Police Station area of the District on January 15, reports The Telegraph. Two .303 rifles and a countrymade pistol were recovered from him. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Raj said that these rifles were looted from the Police in the past. He further informed that Ganjhu was part of the group that had attacked at CCL’s Tetariakhand colliery. Over a dozen extremists armed with a carbine, rifles and sticks had manhandled the colliery employees and torched a Haulpak, an off-highway mining truck, parked on the workshop premises.
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January - 17 
Gumla District Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre on January 17 from Baghima village in the District, reports The Times of India. He was engaged in making posters and pasting them on the walls asking people to boycott the Republic Day. The arrested Maoist has been i
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Gumla District Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre on January 17 from Baghima village in the District, reports The Times of India. He was engaged in making posters and pasting them on the walls asking people to boycott the Republic Day. The arrested Maoist has been identified as Arbind Kindo, a member of Maoist ‘area commander’ Khudi Munda's squad, said Gumla Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) D K Pande. Kindo is a resident of Jena village under under the Palkot Police Station, he added. One country-made pistol, four 3.15 bore bullets, two mobile sets, one motorcycle and a copy of poster containing a call for boycott of the Republic Day have been seized from him, he said.
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January - 22 
Police arrested a PLFI activist, Prem Paswan, in connection with the Santosh Sao case on January 22.
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Police arrested a PLFI activist, Prem Paswan, in connection with the Santosh Sao case on January 22.
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February - 1 
Jharkhand Police on February 1, arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women, and a top cadre, Bikarm from the Saranda forest area (Jharkhand) along Odisha-Jharkhand border, reports The Pioneer. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team of Jhark
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Jharkhand Police on February 1, arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women, and a top cadre, Bikarm from the Saranda forest area (Jharkhand) along Odisha-Jharkhand border, reports The Pioneer. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team of Jharkhand and Sundargarh District Police of Odisha launched a combing operation in the Saranda forest. Police also seized 12 rifles, several live cartridges and explosives from their possession.
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February - 2 
A pregnant Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Anita, alias Limbu Bodra, was arrested near Chakradharpur railway station in West Singhbhum District on February 2, reports The Times of India. She was heading for Chakradharpur railway station to take a local train to Sonu
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A pregnant Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Anita, alias Limbu Bodra, was arrested near Chakradharpur railway station in West Singhbhum District on February 2, reports The Times of India. She was heading for Chakradharpur railway station to take a local train to Sonuwa. She was scheduled to meet senior squad leaders of the CPI-Maoist in the District. "She belongs to the Prasadji squad of the Maoists and was wanted in five different cases of extremist violence (including murder) in various Police Stations of the District," said Narendra Kumar, Superintendent of Police (SP) West Singhbhum.
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February - 2 
West Singhbhum District Police arrested two hardcore Maoists, reports The Business Standard on February 3. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Kumar said the arrests were a big achievement for the Security Forces (SFs).
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West Singhbhum District Police arrested two hardcore Maoists, reports The Business Standard on February 3. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Kumar said the arrests were a big achievement for the Security Forces (SFs).
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February - 13 February - 14
Police in Hazaribag District arrested the ‘area commander’ of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sushiljee alias Ranjan Kumar at the Bahimar Chowk under the Katkumsandi Police Station on February 14, reports The Ti
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Police in Hazaribag District arrested the ‘area commander’ of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sushiljee alias Ranjan Kumar at the Bahimar Chowk under the Katkumsandi Police Station on February 14, reports The Times of India. He was nabbed while returning to Hathamedi village from Gaya, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik. Earlier on February 13, the Katkumsandi Police arrested two JPC cadres, Manoj Yadav of Sirka village and Yusuf of Mayurhand village, both under the Katkumsandi Police Station for allegedly realising levy from the Construction companies.
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February - 18 
The Bokaro District Police and CRPF troopers, led by officer-in charge of Mahuataard Police Station, Manilal Rana, arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Ganga Ram Manjhi alias Surendra Tuddu, on February 18, reports The Pioneer. The arrested cadre was wanted in several Maoist-related cases, inc
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The Bokaro District Police and CRPF troopers, led by officer-in charge of Mahuataard Police Station, Manilal Rana, arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Ganga Ram Manjhi alias Surendra Tuddu, on February 18, reports The Pioneer. The arrested cadre was wanted in several Maoist-related cases, including killings, arms act and damaging government property.
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March - 3 
Security Force (SFs) arrested five People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres and recovered cache of arms and ammunitions in Ranchi District of Jharkhand, reports ANI on March 4.
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Security Force (SFs) arrested five People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres and recovered cache of arms and ammunitions in Ranchi District of Jharkhand, reports ANI on March 4.
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March - 4 
A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sanjay Bhuiyan, member of Roshanji-squad, was arrested with arms and ammunition from Rangai village in Palamu District on March 4, reports ibnlive.in.com. A loaded magazine, which was looted from the Police in the past, a walkie-talkie set, 11 detonator wires, 60 ca
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A CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sanjay Bhuiyan, member of Roshanji-squad, was arrested with arms and ammunition from Rangai village in Palamu District on March 4, reports ibnlive.in.com. A loaded magazine, which was looted from the Police in the past, a walkie-talkie set, 11 detonator wires, 60 cartridges and one empty magazine were recovered from his possession.
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March - 7 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Vijay Modi alias Vijay Burnwal, was arrested from near the Jharkhand-Bihar border under Bhalwaghati Police Station in Giridih District on March 7, reports Business Standard. The Police have recovered a loaded pistol, six gelatin sti
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Vijay Modi alias Vijay Burnwal, was arrested from near the Jharkhand-Bihar border under Bhalwaghati Police Station in Giridih District on March 7, reports Business Standard. The Police have recovered a loaded pistol, six gelatin sticks, detonators and other explosives from his possession.
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March - 8 
Tileshwar Sahu, a senior leader of the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), was shot dead by three suspected cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in the Barhi area of Hazaribagh District while he was addressing
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Tileshwar Sahu, a senior leader of the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), was shot dead by three suspected cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in the Barhi area of Hazaribagh District while he was addressing a rally on March 8, reports The Times of India. According to Police, one person has been arrested and a weapon was seized from him.
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March - 9 
Palamu Police arrested a CPI-Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’, identified as Ankit Yadav alias Girender Yadav, and seized arms and ammunition in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police force (CRPF) on March 9, reports The Times of India. A pistol and three cartridges were seized from Yadav, wh
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Palamu Police arrested a CPI-Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’, identified as Ankit Yadav alias Girender Yadav, and seized arms and ammunition in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police force (CRPF) on March 9, reports The Times of India. A pistol and three cartridges were seized from Yadav, who has 13 cases against him and is wanted in Bihar. The Police team also unearthed 76 locally made hand grenades and different types of white and red-coloured explosive powder in the jungle of Dumar Kharn under Panki Police Station following Yadav's confession. The grenades, each weighing 10 kg, were found 3ft under the ground wrapped in plastic sheet. Security Forces (SFs) also recovered 50m of surgical thread. It took the search team six hours to trace Yadav, who was caught travelling with a local resident.
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March - 14 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been arrested at different places in Giridih District and explosives and gelatine sticks were recovered from them, senior Police officer said on March 14, reports Out Look. "A total of 25 kg explosive powder and gelatine sticks weighing 2
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have been arrested at different places in Giridih District and explosives and gelatine sticks were recovered from them, senior Police officer said on March 14, reports Out Look. "A total of 25 kg explosive powder and gelatine sticks weighing 25 kg were recovered after their arrests yesterday," Superintendent of Police (SP) Kranti Kumar told reporters. He said two Maoists were arrested at a place under Ganwa Police Station while three others were nabbed from a spot under Tisri Police Station of the District.
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March - 18 
Gumla District Police arrested two People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres from two different locations of the District, reports The Business Standard on March 19. "One of them is Rooplal Mehto, the son of Pyaarelal Meh
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Gumla District Police arrested two People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres from two different locations of the District, reports The Business Standard on March 19. "One of them is Rooplal Mehto, the son of Pyaarelal Mehto. He was arrested near Kishiwada with one local pistol and two live bullets. He was a part of the Gulaab Gang and he had started working with the PLFI recently," said Bhimsen Tuti, a Police Officer. However, the identify of second cadre is unknown.
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March - 25 
Jharkhand Police confirmed the arrest of two cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, who were involved in a landmine blast that injured three security officials in Khunti District on March 25, reports DNA. A landmine blast near the Murhu Police Statio
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Jharkhand Police confirmed the arrest of two cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, who were involved in a landmine blast that injured three security officials in Khunti District on March 25, reports DNA. A landmine blast near the Murhu Police Station in Kotna Village injured three officers engaged in anti-Maoist operations. Police have recovered a rifle, three bullets and mobile phones from the arrested Maoists.
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March - 25 
Nine suspected Maoists, including four women cadres, were arrested by Security Personnel during an operation in Dalma hill area in Seraikela-Kharswan District, reports ibnlive.in.com. "We have taken five men and four women into custody in Maoist-affected Dalma hill under Chandil Police Station last
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Nine suspected Maoists, including four women cadres, were arrested by Security Personnel during an operation in Dalma hill area in Seraikela-Kharswan District, reports ibnlive.in.com. "We have taken five men and four women into custody in Maoist-affected Dalma hill under Chandil Police Station last night," Superintendent of Police (SP) Madan Mohan Lal said. The arrested persons belonged to Richuguta in Latehar District.
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April - 4 
Jharkhand Police on April 4 arrested five Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres including a ‘commander’ from different locations of Gumla District and seized a cache of arms and ammunition, mobiles sets, SIMs and chargers, reports The Times of India. Two motorcycles and few pamphlets were
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Jharkhand Police on April 4 arrested five Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres including a ‘commander’ from different locations of Gumla District and seized a cache of arms and ammunition, mobiles sets, SIMs and chargers, reports The Times of India. Two motorcycles and few pamphlets were also seized. Gumla Superintendent of Police (SP) Bhim Sen Tuti said a team of Police, led by Officer-in-Charge (OC) Niranjan Tiwari, raided Bhandariya forest and arrested two PLFI cadres, identified as Gop and Lohra. Based on their confessional statements, the other three were arrested after a brief encounter near Semra Pahar under Sisai Police Station. The three others were identified as ‘commander’ Rahulji alias Suresh Sahu, Mangaleshwar Oraon and Pradeep. The seized items included one Double Barrel Breech Loading (DBBL) gun, a country-made carbine, two country-made rifles, four pistols etc.
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April - 14 
Police arrested a Maoist cadre, identified as Ramu Manjhi, son of Budhan Manjhi, from Telaiya village under Bishnugarh Police Station of Hazaribagh District on April 14, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip off, Officer-in-Charge of Bishnugarh Police Station, Dinesh Kumar Singh raided Ramu Ma
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Police arrested a Maoist cadre, identified as Ramu Manjhi, son of Budhan Manjhi, from Telaiya village under Bishnugarh Police Station of Hazaribagh District on April 14, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip off, Officer-in-Charge of Bishnugarh Police Station, Dinesh Kumar Singh raided Ramu Manjhi's residence with his team and succeeded in arresting him.
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April - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Babulal Sao, was arrested with INR 79,500 at Ranka in Garhwa District on April 18, reports Business Standard. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Sudhir Kumar Jha said the cash, extorted from a contractor, was to be handed over t
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Babulal Sao, was arrested with INR 79,500 at Ranka in Garhwa District on April 18, reports Business Standard. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Sudhir Kumar Jha said the cash, extorted from a contractor, was to be handed over to a sub-zonal commander’.
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April - 22 
Three Maoist leaders were arrested with arms and ammunition from Shahpur village of Palamau District on April 22, reports Zee News. Acting on information that some Maoists would be assembling in the village, security personnel conducted raid and arrested the three, Superintendent of Police (SP) YS R
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Three Maoist leaders were arrested with arms and ammunition from Shahpur village of Palamau District on April 22, reports Zee News. Acting on information that some Maoists would be assembling in the village, security personnel conducted raid and arrested the three, Superintendent of Police (SP) YS Ramesh said. The arrested Maoists were identified as ‘sub-zonal commander’ Mahendra Singh Kharswar, ‘area commander’ Lalan Singh Kharwar and Virendra Kumar Ram. One 303 rifle, which was looted from Police in the past, and 77 live cartridges were recovered from their possession. The trio assembled in the village to finalize plan to snap ties with the Maoist outfi
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April - 24 
Police on April 24 arrested an ‘area commander’ and two Maoist cadres and found one 3.3 rifle and 77 cartridges which were hidden in a wheat barn at Karsou under Chainpur Police Station in Palamu District, reports The Times of India. The three arrested Maoists have been identified as Lallan Singh Kh
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Police on April 24 arrested an ‘area commander’ and two Maoist cadres and found one 3.3 rifle and 77 cartridges which were hidden in a wheat barn at Karsou under Chainpur Police Station in Palamu District, reports The Times of India. The three arrested Maoists have been identified as Lallan Singh Kharwar (30), Mahender Singh Kharwar (35) and Virender Kumar Ram (22).
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April - 29 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ Soma Munda (45), wanted in numerous cases, from Rahe area in Ranchi District on April 29, reports The Times of India. A country made rifle, a booklet on how to plant landmines, Maoist literature, dress, shoes and papers
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ Soma Munda (45), wanted in numerous cases, from Rahe area in Ranchi District on April 29, reports The Times of India. A country made rifle, a booklet on how to plant landmines, Maoist literature, dress, shoes and papers documenting expenses of Maoists were also recovered from his possession. Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Prabhat Kumar said, "The Police received secret information that the Maoist was holding a meeting in Serengdih forest under Rahe Police Station. Without wasting time, a team of officers plunged into action and caught hold of Munda. However, his accomplices managed to escape."
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May - 1 
Four tribals, including a woman, were arrested in connection with the April 24 landmine blast, reports post.jagran.com. On May 1, Budhu Murmu and his brother Shom Murmu were arrested at a village under Shikaripara Police Station limits on charges that they had dug up and planted landmine exploded by
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Four tribals, including a woman, were arrested in connection with the April 24 landmine blast, reports post.jagran.com. On May 1, Budhu Murmu and his brother Shom Murmu were arrested at a village under Shikaripara Police Station limits on charges that they had dug up and planted landmine exploded by the Maoists, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) AK Srivastav said. Their sister Tala Kuri was arrested along with Baburam Baski earlier on April 28 on charges of harbouring the Maoists, Srivastav added.
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May - 5 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, allegedly involved in the killing of Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Balihar and four others in Pakur District in July 2, 2013, were arrested from Kathikund Police Station area of Dumka District on May 5, reports The Telegraph. Act
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, allegedly involved in the killing of Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Balihar and four others in Pakur District in July 2, 2013, were arrested from Kathikund Police Station area of Dumka District on May 5, reports The Telegraph. Acting on a tip-off, the Police conducted a raid and arrested the duo with similar name Emanuel Murmu (29 and 25 years) belonging to different villages, Chaudhar and Gandhichak in Kathikund Police Station area, Police said.
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May - 10 
Separately, Tritiya Prashtuti Committee (TPC) cadres Saddam Hussain and Manzoor Alam, allegedly working for the rebel group, were arrested from Karge village under Mandar Police Station in Ranchi District on May 10, while they were going for levy collection from a local businessman, reports The Pion
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Separately, Tritiya Prashtuti Committee (TPC) cadres Saddam Hussain and Manzoor Alam, allegedly working for the rebel group, were arrested from Karge village under Mandar Police Station in Ranchi District on May 10, while they were going for levy collection from a local businessman, reports The Pioneer. Several arms along with live cartridges were recovered from their possession, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Prabhat Kumar said. “The Police also recovered two a stolen motor cycle along with mobile phones,” said the SSP.
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May - 11 
Three cadres belonging to Left Wing Extremist (LWE) groups were arrested in separate incidents in Jharkhand, on May 11, reports The Business Standard. Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) ‘commander’ identified as Gulab Khatri and a member of its firing squad, V
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Three cadres belonging to Left Wing Extremist (LWE) groups were arrested in separate incidents in Jharkhand, on May 11, reports The Business Standard. Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) ‘commander’ identified as Gulab Khatri and a member of its firing squad, Vinay Gop, around Jorag forests in Raidih of Gumla District. A country-made pistol, some bullets and INR 2000 were also recovered from them.
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May - 12 
Separately, a self-styled ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sanjay Bodra alias Tata alias Birsa Bodra, was arrested with arms and ammunition from Nathi Bazar (market) area under Karaikela Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District. He was the ‘
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Separately, a self-styled ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Sanjay Bodra alias Tata alias Birsa Bodra, was arrested with arms and ammunition from Nathi Bazar (market) area under Karaikela Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District. He was the ‘area commander’ of the Porahat Sub-Zone, Superintendent of Police (SP) NK Singh said. The Police recovered a country-made pistol, two live cartridges, Maoist literature and posters from him.
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May - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bhaiya Ram alias Bipin, wanted in connection with the killing of five Policemen, was arrested from an unidentified place near Rukhi Ghati in Gumla District on May 19, reports The Economic Times. He was arrested when he came to meet
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bhaiya Ram alias Bipin, wanted in connection with the killing of five Policemen, was arrested from an unidentified place near Rukhi Ghati in Gumla District on May 19, reports The Economic Times. He was arrested when he came to meet someone near Rukhi Ghati, Superintendent of Police (SP) Bhimsen Tuti said. A 9 mm pistol was seized from him.
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May - 20 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 20, arrested four suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants for alleged involvement in Patna (Bihar) blasts of October 27, 2013, targeting Prime Minister designate, Narendra Modi, from Seethio village in Ranchi District, reports The Times of India. They ha
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 20, arrested four suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants for alleged involvement in Patna (Bihar) blasts of October 27, 2013, targeting Prime Minister designate, Narendra Modi, from Seethio village in Ranchi District, reports The Times of India. They have been identified as Haider, Numan, Taufeeq, and Muzibullah, and were absconding for months. The mastermind behind the plan and execution of the Patna bombings is allegedly Tehseen Akhtar, who is the current 'India operations chief' of IM.
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May - 22 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested and weapons were seized during a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) on the borders of Ranchi and Gumla Districts on May 22, reports Business Standard. The operation launched on the borders of Ranchi District's Bero and Guml
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested and weapons were seized during a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) on the borders of Ranchi and Gumla Districts on May 22, reports Business Standard. The operation launched on the borders of Ranchi District's Bero and Gumla District's Bharno areas by the joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Shashtra Sima Bal, Ranchi's Senior Superintendent of Police Prabhat Kumar said. The arrested Maoists were identified as Sikander Oraon, Gandura Oraon, Sunny Oraon and Visweshwar Oraon, all hailing from Gumla District, Kumar said.
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May - 22 
Jharkhand Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two ‘area commanders’, during a combing operation in Gumla District on May 22, reports Business Standard. Prabhat Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ranchi said, "We recovered almost nine arms af
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Jharkhand Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two ‘area commanders’, during a combing operation in Gumla District on May 22, reports Business Standard. Prabhat Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ranchi said, "We recovered almost nine arms after we searched the area after seizing. The recovered item consists of carbine, carbine regular, country made rifles and 22 rounds of bullets. Some mobiles phones have also been recovered. The four arrested Maoists have been identified as Bibeshwar Uraun, Sikander Uraun, Sunny Uraun and Gandur Uraun."
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May - 22 
Meanwhile, a Maoist ‘area commander’, identified as Sunder Marandi was arrested at Kairi jharna near Parasnath area under the Pirtard Police Station of Giridih District on May 22 during a joint combing operation by SFs, reports Daily Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Karanti Kumar said that the
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Meanwhile, a Maoist ‘area commander’, identified as Sunder Marandi was arrested at Kairi jharna near Parasnath area under the Pirtard Police Station of Giridih District on May 22 during a joint combing operation by SFs, reports Daily Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Karanti Kumar said that the Maoist was involved in killing several Police personnel.
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May - 22 
Neeraj Ganjhu (32), the main financial-cum-arms manager of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested in Hazaribag District on May 22, reports The Times of India. Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik said,
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Neeraj Ganjhu (32), the main financial-cum-arms manager of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested in Hazaribag District on May 22, reports The Times of India. Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik said, "He is one of the main accused in the murder of Jharkhand Prastuti Committee zonal commander Bafaljee and his colleague Basant Oraon." Ganjhu was arrested about a year ago near Pelawal with a laptop, other documents and a four-wheeler but was released later by the court. But this time, his arrest came at a time when he was plotting to kill some others, SP Kaushik said. "He was entering Hazaribag town in his Toyota Fortuner when police nabbed him. This time we have arrested him in connection with the double murders of the JPC activists," SP Kaushik added. He further said he had recently built a house worth INR 25 million in Bishnupur adjacent to Hazaribag town. Police are investigating his source of income. They have also recovered two mobile phones, each worth more than INR 40000, from his possession.
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May - 27 
Three cadres of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in two separate incidents from Gumla and Khunti Districts on May 27, reports The Times of India. Police arrested two PLFI cadres identified as Suraj Oraon
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Three cadres of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in two separate incidents from Gumla and Khunti Districts on May 27, reports The Times of India. Police arrested two PLFI cadres identified as Suraj Oraon and Pawan Oraon, along with a country made pistol and a mobile phone in Gumla District. The two were wanted in different cases of violence. Meanwhile, Khunti Police arrested Dilwar Munda from Adki area in Khunti District.
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June - 2 
Jharkhand Police on June 2 arrested a Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadre identified as Deepak Shaw (22), who did try to disrupt a railway project by setting an earthmover on fire in the early hours of May 17 at Sanga Toli for
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Jharkhand Police on June 2 arrested a Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadre identified as Deepak Shaw (22), who did try to disrupt a railway project by setting an earthmover on fire in the early hours of May 17 at Sanga Toli forest under Ormanji Police Station area in Ranchi District, reports The Telegraph. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Prabhat Kumar said the TPC cadre was arrested from a rented room at Adarsh Nagar in Bijulia under Ramgarh Police Station area of Ramgarh District.
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June - 2 
Police arrested Deepak Saw, a cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in Ranchi District on June 2, for setting ablaze an earth-mover machine at Hedebili village under Sagatola forests in the District on May 17, reports
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Police arrested Deepak Saw, a cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in Ranchi District on June 2, for setting ablaze an earth-mover machine at Hedebili village under Sagatola forests in the District on May 17, reports The Times of India. Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Prabhat Kumar said, Saw, has confessed to the crime. "Police had received inputs that he was hiding in Ormanjhi after the incident. Accordingly, we laid a trap to nab him. "We are in the process of interrogating him for further information. It is yet to be known as to how much money they had demanded from the company as extortion. It is, however, clear that they torched the vehicle due to some extortion issues," added the SSP.
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June - 17 
A total of 11 cadres, including a ‘zonal commander’, of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested following a gun battle in Gumla District in the night of June 17, reports IBN Live. Police said PLFI ‘zonal comm
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A total of 11 cadres, including a ‘zonal commander’, of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested following a gun battle in Gumla District in the night of June 17, reports IBN Live. Police said PLFI ‘zonal commander’ Rajan was among those arrested. Ten rifles, 56 live cartridges, 16 mobile phones and other materials were also recovered from the site of gunfight.
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June - 20 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre allegedly involved in the killing of Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Balihar in July 2, 2013, was arrested in Pakur District on June 20, reports New Indian Express. According to Jharkhand Police Spokesperson, the maoist, Daud Hembrom a
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre allegedly involved in the killing of Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Balihar in July 2, 2013, was arrested in Pakur District on June 20, reports New Indian Express. According to Jharkhand Police Spokesperson, the maoist, Daud Hembrom alias Vimal Hembrom alias Govinda was arrested on a tip-off from Bargo hill in the District. Police seized one pistol, one Self Loading Rifle (SLR) looted from Police, cartridges and mobile phones from the arrested Maoist.
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June - 23 
Police arrested two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Indu Ram Murmu and Sadha Charan Mahali from Musabani in East Singhbhum District, on charges of collecting levy from contractors engaged in implementing government projects in Ghatshila subdivision in Eas
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Police arrested two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Indu Ram Murmu and Sadha Charan Mahali from Musabani in East Singhbhum District, on charges of collecting levy from contractors engaged in implementing government projects in Ghatshila subdivision in East Singhbhum District on June 23, reports The Times of India. The Police also recovered a country made pistol, two live bullets, Maoist literature and cell phone from the two. They had collected INR One Million to INR 1.5 million as levy from some contractors, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amol V Homkar said.
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June - 30 
A wanted CPI-Maoist cadre carrying reward on his head, identified as Bindu Ganjoo, was arrested by Jharkhand Police in Chatra District, reports post.jagran.com on July 1. Ganjoo had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2009.
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A wanted CPI-Maoist cadre carrying reward on his head, identified as Bindu Ganjoo, was arrested by Jharkhand Police in Chatra District, reports post.jagran.com on July 1. Ganjoo had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2009.
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July - 4 
A Central Reserve Police Officer (CRPF) officer, HK Jha, was killed on July 4 (today) during an anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Giridih District, reports outlookindia.com. The incident occurred when a joint squad of CRPF and State Police was out for an operation in Lakheri area o
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A Central Reserve Police Officer (CRPF) officer, HK Jha, was killed on July 4 (today) during an anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Giridih District, reports outlookindia.com. The incident occurred when a joint squad of CRPF and State Police was out for an operation in Lakheri area of the District. Initially the officer was injured but later succumbed to his injuries, said a senior Police official. During the operation, two LWEs have been arrested with some arms and ammunition and a search operation has been launched in the area.
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July - 4 
About 30 persons, including six minor girls, were arrested while they were going to attend a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) training camp in Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District on July 4, reports DNA. The arrest was made near Pansua dam under Sonua Police Station. Acting on a tip
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About 30 persons, including six minor girls, were arrested while they were going to attend a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) training camp in Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District on July 4, reports DNA. The arrest was made near Pansua dam under Sonua Police Station. Acting on a tip off, Security Force personnel carried a search operation and arrested 30 persons, including six girls, Police said. Some of the girls and boys were in school uniforms and were being taken for training in the forest to induct them in the squad of CPI-Maoists headed by ‘area commander’ Juel Kandolana. Kandolana had taken over as area commander of the ultra outfit in Porahat forest following the arrest of ‘area commander’ Chokra Chaki last month.
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July - 5 
A Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), ‘area commander’ identified as Shanker Gope (22), was arrested by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police from Balo under Murhu Police Station area of Khu
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A Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), ‘area commander’ identified as Shanker Gope (22), was arrested by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police from Balo under Murhu Police Station area of Khunti District on July 5, reports The Telegraph. He was arrested following a crackdown on PLFI in Khunti District after learning that the Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) outfit had ordered closure of over 400 primary and middle schools. A rifle and four rounds of ammunition were recovered from him.Earlier, on July 4, five PLFI cadres, identified as Raju Mahto, Ramesh Mahto, Dhananjay Binjhia, Lakha Munda and Maskalan Nag, all in the age group of 20-25, were also arrested from Balo under Murhu Police Station area of Khunti District, reports The Telegraph.
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July - 7 
Police arrested three cadres of Sashastra People's Morcha (SPM - Armed People's Front), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Baliari Mode in Panki Block in Palamu District on July 7, reported The Times of India. The arrested extremists were identified as Arvind,
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Police arrested three cadres of Sashastra People's Morcha (SPM - Armed People's Front), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Baliari Mode in Panki Block in Palamu District on July 7, reported The Times of India. The arrested extremists were identified as Arvind, Ajay and Kamlesh. Police recovered one country-made gun, one .315 bore rifle, one pistol and two live cartridges, Superintendent of Police (SP) Y S Ramesh said, adding, two wooden guns in the shape of one to fire tear gas was also recovered.
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July - 9 
Another left wing extremist, identified as Sanjota Kandulana (23), wife of ‘area commander’ Jeevan Kandulana, was arrested with her two-month-old baby girl from Chaki market of West Singhbhum District on July 9, reports The Business Standard.
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Another left wing extremist, identified as Sanjota Kandulana (23), wife of ‘area commander’ Jeevan Kandulana, was arrested with her two-month-old baby girl from Chaki market of West Singhbhum District on July 9, reports The Business Standard.
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July - 9 
Two Naxals-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] identified as Radhe Shyam Soy and Sukhdeo Tirkey have been arrested while travelling on a motorcycle in Goirabeda forest area under Manoharpur Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District on July 9, reports The Business Standard. Superintendent of Police
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Two Naxals-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] identified as Radhe Shyam Soy and Sukhdeo Tirkey have been arrested while travelling on a motorcycle in Goirabeda forest area under Manoharpur Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District on July 9, reports The Business Standard. Superintendent of Police (SP) NK Singh said the duo tried to flee on seeing the security personnel leaving behind the two-wheeler but were caught after a chase. Security personnel recovered INR 1.92 lakh cash and mobile phone from them. The duo told the Police during interrogation that the money was collected from a contractor as levy and they were heading to a place to hand it over to a Naxal leader.
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July - 14 
A Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), 'sub-zonal commander' identified as Bhushan Lakra who was carrying INR 300,000 on his head and the main accused in the January 5, 2011 murder of nine persons, was arrested from a village
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A Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), 'sub-zonal commander' identified as Bhushan Lakra who was carrying INR 300,000 on his head and the main accused in the January 5, 2011 murder of nine persons, was arrested from a village in Gumla District on July 14, reports The Business Standard. He is facing more than 12 cases of murder and extortion, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Bhimsen Tuti.
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July - 17 
A para-teacher, identified as Bablu Munda, and a hardcore Maoist, identified as Mansingh Munda, both residents of Jorgo Tola under Arki Police Station in Khunti District, were arrested from Mankidih under Tamar block in Ranchi District on July 17, during an operation launched by Ranchi Police to ar
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A para-teacher, identified as Bablu Munda, and a hardcore Maoist, identified as Mansingh Munda, both residents of Jorgo Tola under Arki Police Station in Khunti District, were arrested from Mankidih under Tamar block in Ranchi District on July 17, during an operation launched by Ranchi Police to arrest Maoist ‘zonal commander’ Kundan Pahan and his squad, reports The Pioneer.Police suspect that Pahan is on a drive to strengthen the organization and reconstitute the Krantikari Kishan Committee (Revolutionary Farmers Committee-an organization associated with the Maoist) to strike during upcoming Assembly elections.
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July - 29 
A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Anshu Yadav, was arrested while getting treatment in a Latehar District Hospital on July 29, reports Zee News. Superintendent of Police (SP), Michael S. Raj said "He is a hardcore militant and has been associated with one M
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Anshu Yadav, was arrested while getting treatment in a Latehar District Hospital on July 29, reports Zee News. Superintendent of Police (SP), Michael S. Raj said "He is a hardcore militant and has been associated with one Maoist group or the other since 2006-07. He is wanted in around 25 cases."
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July - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a suspected CPI-Maoist cadre and recovered a cache of explosives from a hideout in Giridih District, reports ANI on July 31. The explosives included 520 gelatin sticks and 330 electric detonators.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a suspected CPI-Maoist cadre and recovered a cache of explosives from a hideout in Giridih District, reports ANI on July 31. The explosives included 520 gelatin sticks and 330 electric detonators.
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August - 1 
Two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Niral Topno and Sanichar Surin, were arrested and some explosives were recovered from them at Gandekadah in West Singhbhum District on August 1, reports PT
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Two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Niral Topno and Sanichar Surin, were arrested and some explosives were recovered from them at Gandekadah in West Singhbhum District on August 1, reports PTI. Acting on a tip-off that a hardcore PLFI cadre Niral Topno, who was suffering with malaria has taken shelter in the village, security personnel conducted a raid and also arrested another militant Sanichar Surin from his house.
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August - 3 
Three PLFI cadres, identified as ‘area commander’ Tapeshwar Singh of Kedli village, Yaqub Kerketta of Murrumkela village and Amit Toppo of Tangartoli village under Kamdara Police Station, were arrested from Murrumkela village under Kamdara Police Station in Gumla District on August 3, reports The Ti
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Three PLFI cadres, identified as ‘area commander’ Tapeshwar Singh of Kedli village, Yaqub Kerketta of Murrumkela village and Amit Toppo of Tangartoli village under Kamdara Police Station, were arrested from Murrumkela village under Kamdara Police Station in Gumla District on August 3, reports The Times of India. Police recovered three rifles, six cartridges and two mobile phones from them and seized arms kept in their house at the village.
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August - 5 
Jetha Kachchap (30), second-in-command of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested along with his younger brother Paulus Kachchap (26), from his hideout in Chautanga village in Tupudana Police Station in Ranchi District on August 5, reports The
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Jetha Kachchap (30), second-in-command of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested along with his younger brother Paulus Kachchap (26), from his hideout in Chautanga village in Tupudana Police Station in Ranchi District on August 5, reports The Telegraph. Jetha was wanted in over 60 cases, including the murder of Rajendra Kumar Dhan, the brother of former Congress legislator Deo Kumar Dhan, on Ranchi’s fringes in 2012 and carried a reward of INR 2,00,000 on his head. Police recovered an AK-47, two live cartridges of the assault rifle, a countrymade pistol, ammunition, SIM cards, INR 50,000 in cash and spare clothes of Jetha.
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August - 8 
A Maoist, identified as Pradhan Hembrom alias Dondo Hembrom, a member of the outfit’s squad active in Jharkhand and neighbouring Odisha, was arrested near a railway bridge in Jagannathpur area in West Singhbhum District on August 8, reports The Telegraph. A pistol, live cartridges, three mobile phon
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A Maoist, identified as Pradhan Hembrom alias Dondo Hembrom, a member of the outfit’s squad active in Jharkhand and neighbouring Odisha, was arrested near a railway bridge in Jagannathpur area in West Singhbhum District on August 8, reports The Telegraph. A pistol, live cartridges, three mobile phones and a diary containing contact details of several Maoist cadres have been recovered from him. During interrogations, Hembrom who was operating from Kevlang area of Rourkela in Sundargarh District, Odisha, in the recent times, revealed that he was associated with Maoist ‘area commander’ Sandip alias Motilal Soren, and was involved in several incidents of Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in different parts of the two states.
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August - 9 
A 'sub-zonal commander' of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Mukesh Yadav, was arrested at Balumath in Latehar District on August 9, reports The Pioneer. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Roshan Gudia said a country-made revolver an
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A 'sub-zonal commander' of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Mukesh Yadav, was arrested at Balumath in Latehar District on August 9, reports The Pioneer. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Roshan Gudia said a country-made revolver and two bullets were recovered from Yadav.
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August - 10 
A ‘section commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Tunia Horo alias Zokhim, was arrested along with arms and ammunition near Kundruguttu Residential School under Tebo Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District on August 10, reports outlookindia.com. West S
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A ‘section commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Tunia Horo alias Zokhim, was arrested along with arms and ammunition near Kundruguttu Residential School under Tebo Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District on August 10, reports outlookindia.com. West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), N K Singh, said a country-made pistol, live cartridge, a diary and mobile phone were seized from his possession.
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August - 11 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) ‘firing squad', identified as Nirmal, was arrested at Bazaar Tand in Khunti District on August 11, reports outlookindia.com. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Deepak Sharma said the arrested Maoist was active in the CPI-Maoist for the
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) ‘firing squad', identified as Nirmal, was arrested at Bazaar Tand in Khunti District on August 11, reports outlookindia.com. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Deepak Sharma said the arrested Maoist was active in the CPI-Maoist for the last three years.
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August - 13 
A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Krishna Ahir alias Prasadji, has been arrested from Hapedag forest under Angara Police Station limits during ‘Operation Dron’ jointly carried out by the State Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Ranchi D
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Krishna Ahir alias Prasadji, has been arrested from Hapedag forest under Angara Police Station limits during ‘Operation Dron’ jointly carried out by the State Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Ranchi District on August 13, reports The Times of India. He carried a reward of INR 2 million on his head. Confirming the arrest State Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Kumar said the arrest of Ahir was an important development as the ‘regional committee’ member was accused of masterminding four major attacks on Police teams, particularly in the Saranda region in which 54 security personnel were killed in the last few years. The Maoist leader, known for his ambush strategy, is wanted in over 60 cases lodged in three Districts. Police also seized one AK 47, bullets and explosives from him.
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August - 16 
Six wanted CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from near Jharkhand-Odisha border in West Singhbhum District on August 16, reports The Outlook. Following the arrest, the Police found that three among them, identified as Tipa Das, Bikram and Ramvir were ‘area commanders’ and three others were hardcore Mao
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Six wanted CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from near Jharkhand-Odisha border in West Singhbhum District on August 16, reports The Outlook. Following the arrest, the Police found that three among them, identified as Tipa Das, Bikram and Ramvir were ‘area commanders’ and three others were hardcore Maoists - Veersingh Kerai, Jagdish Das and Narayan, all in the age group of 25-30 years and belong to Jharkhand, adds The Pioneer. Based on the confession of the arrested Maoists, Security Force personnel seized several uniform, mobile phones and SIM cards.
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August - 19 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Ravindra Yadav, a 'zonal commander' of the outfit and his associate Lavtesh Ganju, were arrested from Kuriamakhurd village under Balumath Police Station in Latehar District on August 19, reports IBN Live. A country-made pistol wa
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Ravindra Yadav, a 'zonal commander' of the outfit and his associate Lavtesh Ganju, were arrested from Kuriamakhurd village under Balumath Police Station in Latehar District on August 19, reports IBN Live. A country-made pistol was seized from their possession.
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August - 24 
Troopers belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Armed Police arrested two People’s Liberation front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres, identified as Munna Mahato alias Munna Gope and Budu Munda from Kotanger Jamto
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Troopers belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Armed Police arrested two People’s Liberation front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres, identified as Munna Mahato alias Munna Gope and Budu Munda from Kotanger Jamtoli forest under Rania Police Station limits of Khunti District, reports The Business Standard on August 25. The security personnel also recovered 4068 live cartridges, one generator set, 1005 empty cartridges.
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August - 31 
Two hardcore 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 exchange of fire with Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel at Kauajor forest under Bano Police Station limits in Simdega Di
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Two hardcore 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 exchange of fire with Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel at Kauajor forest under Bano Police Station limits in Simdega District on August 31, reports New Indian Express. Acting on a tip off about presence of 10 PLFI cadres, a team of Bano Police and CRPF raided the area. Seeing the Security Force (SF) personnel coming, the cadres opened fire, and in SF retaliation, hardcore armed cadre Panchu Badaik was killed on the spot, while another cadre Bharat Singh alias Tharthare, sustained bullet injuries and was shifted to Ranchi Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) where he succumbed to injuries, Simdega Superintendent of Police (SP) Aseem Bikrant Minz said. After the encounter three cadres, identified as Jibanmasi Topno, Sanjay Surin and Bhubaneswar Yadav were arrested by the SFs along with seven rifles, three small arms, 50 rounds of live bullets, uniforms, PLFI literatures and seven mobile phones.
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September - 1 
On a tip-off the Giddi Police arrested five Naxalites [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)], identified as Raj Kumar Gupta, Sandeep Sao, Nakul Sao, Prakash Kumar Sao and Ram Chandra Sao, from a house in Chumba village of Dadi block in Hazaribagh District on September 1, reports The Pioneer. The Police recov
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On a tip-off the Giddi Police arrested five Naxalites [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)], identified as Raj Kumar Gupta, Sandeep Sao, Nakul Sao, Prakash Kumar Sao and Ram Chandra Sao, from a house in Chumba village of Dadi block in Hazaribagh District on September 1, reports The Pioneer. The Police recovered two country-made carbines, 10 live cartridges, six mobiles and some posters from their possession. The arrested Naxalites have confessed that they were involved in kidnappings in Barkagaon and other seven cases in Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Chatra and Koderma Districts. They also confessed that they collected levy five times from different business firms. Superintendent of Police (SP) Hazaribagh Manoj Kaushik said they had formed a new organisation named Jharkhand Tiger Group (JTG).
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September - 2 
Meanwhile, wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘platoon commander’ Diwakar alias Kishore Kisku, and his aide Gangaram Kerai were arrested from the Saranda forests in West Singhbhum District on September 2, reports The Telegraph. Police found a loaded country made pistol, live cartrid
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Meanwhile, wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘platoon commander’ Diwakar alias Kishore Kisku, and his aide Gangaram Kerai were arrested from the Saranda forests in West Singhbhum District on September 2, reports The Telegraph. Police found a loaded country made pistol, live cartridges, 14 pieces of detonator, mobile phones, transistors, memory cards, chargers and batteries, INR 19,160 in cash and items of daily use from the duo.
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September - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Tikka Ram Tuddu alias Talu, was arrested from Khukhara village area under the same Police Station by the Police during an anti-Maoists operation in Giridih District on September 11, reports The Pioneer. Police recovered two can bomb
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Tikka Ram Tuddu alias Talu, was arrested from Khukhara village area under the same Police Station by the Police during an anti-Maoists operation in Giridih District on September 11, reports The Pioneer. Police recovered two can bomb and documents related to his activities in the region from his possession. Talu was close to ‘area commander’, Ajay Mahto dasta group.
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September - 18 
Police arrested four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a large haul of arms and ammunition was recovered from Saranda forests in West Singhbhum District on September 18, reports The Telegraph. Long-distance vehicles, including buses and goods carriers, remained
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Police arrested four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a large haul of arms and ammunition was recovered from Saranda forests in West Singhbhum District on September 18, reports The Telegraph. Long-distance vehicles, including buses and goods carriers, remained off road in different parts of Jharkhand during the 24-hour bandh (general shutdown) called by the CPI-Maoist on September 18.
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September - 20 
Seven cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Karaikela area in West Singhbhum District on September 20, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team conducted a raid and arrested five PLFI c
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Seven cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Karaikela area in West Singhbhum District on September 20, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team conducted a raid and arrested five PLFI cadres, identified as Suman Kumar Nayak, Laxmi Narayan Mahato, Shiv Narayan Sumbrai, Praful Mahato alias Tutun and Anand Kumar Paan alias Doman Tanti, from near Ahar dam on Lal Bazaar road, said Superintendent of Police (SP), N K Singh. Three country-made pistols, one air gun, one rifle butt, one barrel of double-barrel gun, three live cartridges, two magazines, one motorcycle, one mobile phone and pamphlets were recovered from them. Based on the lead provided by the arrested cadres, Singh said, two others - Durga Charan Koda and Amar Singh Sardar - were arrested later from their house in Karaikela.
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September - 27 
A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Praveer Da alias Pravil Da, who played a major role in the 2013 killing of Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjeet Balihar in Pakur District on July 2, 2013, was allegedly arrested from the residence of a mukhiya (village he
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Praveer Da alias Pravil Da, who played a major role in the 2013 killing of Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjeet Balihar in Pakur District on July 2, 2013, was allegedly arrested from the residence of a mukhiya (village headman) at Harwadangal village in Ramgarh Block in Dumka District on September 27, reports The Telegraph. Praveer Da was wanted in more than 20 cases of leading attacks on Police personnel, including the July 2, 2013, ambush at Kathikund, Dumka, which killed Balihar and five other Policemen. He also led the Shikaripara attack during the Lok Sabha elections on April 24 in which eight persons, including five Policemen and three poll officials, were killed.
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September - 29 
A top woman People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadre, identified as Aasiyan Kandir alias Sungandhi alias Itwari Bodra, was arrested under Bandgaon Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District, reports The Business Stan
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A top woman People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadre, identified as Aasiyan Kandir alias Sungandhi alias Itwari Bodra, was arrested under Bandgaon Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District, reports The Business Standard on September 29. INR 200,000 was also recovered from her.
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October - 7 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kedar Yadav, from Thansinghdih village under Lokainaiyanpur Police Station limits in Giridih District on October 7, reports The Pioneer. Kedar, who hails from Giridi
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kedar Yadav, from Thansinghdih village under Lokainaiyanpur Police Station limits in Giridih District on October 7, reports The Pioneer. Kedar, who hails from Giridih, admitted his involvement in a number of attacks on the Police and villagers. Police said some documents related to his activities have also been recovered from his residence.
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October - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’, identified as Mukhlal alias Mochhu alias Bhagat, carrying a cash prize of INR 500,000 on his head, was arrested from Jumla village under Silli Police Station limits in Ranchi District on October 11, reports The Times of India. Jharkh
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A Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’, identified as Mukhlal alias Mochhu alias Bhagat, carrying a cash prize of INR 500,000 on his head, was arrested from Jumla village under Silli Police Station limits in Ranchi District on October 11, reports The Times of India. Jharkhand Police launched a joint operation with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) after they got information about Mukhlal, and another ‘zonal commander’, Gautam Dhara Ram Mohan, and 20 other rebels meeting at Jumla in Silli Police Station area. Police said Mohan and other rebels escaped after a short exchange of fire while Bhagat was arrested and some arms were recovered from his possession. Bhagat is wanted in more than 100 cases lodged against him in Ranchi and Bokaro Districts. However, a source in the Police department said some senior officers were not convinced with the identity of the Maoist. "The man is being interrogated. In such cases we cross check the identity before making any announcement," said a Police officer who requested anonymity.
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October - 19 
Four Maoists, identified as Mangal Singh Munda, Bhuta Singh Munda, Kora Munda and Mangra Munda, were arrested and arms and ammunition seized following a brief encounter at Dari jungle in Khunti District, reports The Business Standard on October 20. A .303 rifle, one regular rifle, one country-made g
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Four Maoists, identified as Mangal Singh Munda, Bhuta Singh Munda, Kora Munda and Mangra Munda, were arrested and arms and ammunition seized following a brief encounter at Dari jungle in Khunti District, reports The Business Standard on October 20. A .303 rifle, one regular rifle, one country-made gun, 68 live cartridges including two AK-47 rifle ammunition were recovered from them. However, Chaura Munda and Chaika Munda managed to escape from the spot.
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October - 30 
Jharkhand Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres along with cache of ammunition in Latehar District on October 30, reports ANI. Latehar's Superintendent of Police, Michael S Raj, said the duo was involved in several acts of violence since 2011.
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Jharkhand Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres along with cache of ammunition in Latehar District on October 30, reports ANI. Latehar's Superintendent of Police, Michael S Raj, said the duo was involved in several acts of violence since 2011.
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November - 1 
A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Sushil Ganju, self-styled ‘zonal commander’ involved in a deadly attack on Security Forces (SFs) in 2013, has been allegedly arrested by Jharkhand Police along with a woman companion in Gumla on November 1 but Police have de
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A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Sushil Ganju, self-styled ‘zonal commander’ involved in a deadly attack on Security Forces (SFs) in 2013, has been allegedly arrested by Jharkhand Police along with a woman companion in Gumla on November 1 but Police have denied arresting him, prompting the Maoists to call a state-wide shutdown on November 3 unless the authorities quickly produce him in public, reports The Hindustan Times. Sushil Ganju is said to have led the Karmatiya massacre in Latehar District in which 14 security personnel were killed. The government had announced a reward of INR 3 lakhs for his capture. Deenbandhu, the ‘secretary’ of the CPI-Maoists’ Koyal Sankh Zone said he feared the Police could kill the arrested leader in a staged shootout. While the Police did not officially confirm the arrest, sources in the department said Ganju was picked up following a joint operation by SFs.
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November - 10 
A Maoist cadre, identified as Lobin Murmu, was arrested in an inebriated state from Devdand in Godda District on November 10, reports The Telegraph. During interrogations, he revealed that he was involved in the murder of former Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Singh Balihar and five othe
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A Maoist cadre, identified as Lobin Murmu, was arrested in an inebriated state from Devdand in Godda District on November 10, reports The Telegraph. During interrogations, he revealed that he was involved in the murder of former Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP) Amarjit Singh Balihar and five other Policemen on July 2, 2013.
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November - 11 
District Police arrested a Maoist cadre, identified as Guhiram Murmu (25), from Ghurabandha-Dalbhumgarh road under Ghatshila subdivision in East Singhbhum District on November 11, while he was going to fix posters and distribute pamphlets, reports The Telegraph. Murmu, a resident of Bhalki in Ghurab
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District Police arrested a Maoist cadre, identified as Guhiram Murmu (25), from Ghurabandha-Dalbhumgarh road under Ghatshila subdivision in East Singhbhum District on November 11, while he was going to fix posters and distribute pamphlets, reports The Telegraph. Murmu, a resident of Bhalki in Ghurabandha, is an active member of the Supai Tuddu squad active in Ghurabandha, Dumaria and Dalbhumgarh. Police recovered a bag containing over 200 posters and pamphlets and Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature from his possession.
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November - 15 
A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) splinter group, and three of his aides were arrested from a Chatra village late in the night of November 15, reports The Times of India. Hazaribag Police said Purushottam alias Basant Ga
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A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) splinter group, and three of his aides were arrested from a Chatra village late in the night of November 15, reports The Times of India. Hazaribag Police said Purushottam alias Basant Ganjhu and three of his associates "had created a reign of terror in Katkumdag block under Pelawal Police Station by setting ablaze an IOC outlet on November 4 allegedly for non-payment of levies and also damaged an SBI ATM".
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November - 17 
Bharat Bhagat, an active member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Ghatshila unit has come under the scanner of Police and the intelligence department for his alleged links with Rahulji, a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, who is the prime accused in the 2007 murder of Member o
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Bharat Bhagat, an active member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Ghatshila unit has come under the scanner of Police and the intelligence department for his alleged links with Rahulji, a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, who is the prime accused in the 2007 murder of Member of Parliament (MP) Sunil Mahto, reports The Telegraph. Police had picked up Bhagat, a resident of Girishbasa village in Mosabani in East Singhbhum District on November 17, for questioning after his cellphone details reportedly revealed that he had spoken to Rahulji for extending support to BJP’s Ghatshila candidate Laxman Tuddu. However, Bhagat was released on personal bond on November 19. East Singhbhum Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amol V. Homkar said: “Though we have released Bhagat on a personal bond, he is still under our scanner. We are keeping a tab on his activities.” Rahulji has been declared absconder by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which has also announced a reward of INR 1 million for any information that can lead to his arrest.
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November - 24 
Three People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) - a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) – cadres, identified as Rupchand Majhi, Duryodhan Majhi and Pandit Suri, were arrested from Randori area under Theteitangar Police Station limits of Simdega District on November 24,
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Three People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) - a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) – cadres, identified as Rupchand Majhi, Duryodhan Majhi and Pandit Suri, were arrested from Randori area under Theteitangar Police Station limits of Simdega District on November 24, reports The New Indian Express. Five country-made guns and a crude bomb were recovered from their possession.
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November - 27 
Two cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mantosh Lakua and Hemant Singhdeo, were arrested from Belatulunga village in West Singhbhum District on November 27, reports The Business Standard. The arrest
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Two cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mantosh Lakua and Hemant Singhdeo, were arrested from Belatulunga village in West Singhbhum District on November 27, reports The Business Standard. The arrest was made when the District Police and paramilitary forces were carrying vehicle checking drive, said Superintendent of Police (SP), N K Singh. Police have recovered a 9mm pistol and three live cartridges from Lakua.
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November - 29 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Dinesh Manjhi, from Giridih District on November 29, reports ANI. The Maoist was pasting posters for boycotting the ongoing State Assembly elections. The Police also recovered explosives along with arms and ammunitio
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Dinesh Manjhi, from Giridih District on November 29, reports ANI. The Maoist was pasting posters for boycotting the ongoing State Assembly elections. The Police also recovered explosives along with arms and ammunition from his possession.
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December - 3 
Jharkhand Police arrested a Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) - a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) – ‘zonal commander’ identified as Ajay Prasad alias Roshan with a country made pistol, four cartridges, motorcycle and a mobile phone from Palamu District on, reports b
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Jharkhand Police arrested a Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) - a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) – ‘zonal commander’ identified as Ajay Prasad alias Roshan with a country made pistol, four cartridges, motorcycle and a mobile phone from Palamu District on, reports bignewsnetwork.com on December4.
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December - 11 
Meanwhile, following a tip off from the Intelligence Bureau (IB), a joint team of State Police and IB arrested Sanjay Ganjhu alias Ramesh alias Rameshwar alias Pratap Ganjhu, member of the Bihar-Jharkhand-North-Chhattisgarh ‘regional committee’ and who carried a cash reward of INR one million on his
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Meanwhile, following a tip off from the Intelligence Bureau (IB), a joint team of State Police and IB arrested Sanjay Ganjhu alias Ramesh alias Rameshwar alias Pratap Ganjhu, member of the Bihar-Jharkhand-North-Chhattisgarh ‘regional committee’ and who carried a cash reward of INR one million on his head, from the border of West Singhbhum and Simdega Districts where the Maoists have called for election boycott, reports The Times of India on December 12. Police recovered one INSAS rifle and several bullets from Ganjhu's possession. Ganjhu, an explosive expert was also working as a CPI-Maoist ‘central technical committee coordinator’ for Bihar and Jharkhand.
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December - 13 
Jharkhand Police along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on December 13 arrested a ‘sub zonal commander’ of BKP, identified as Santosh Khervar, from Kurund village of Manika region in Latehar District, reports Zee News. “He (Maoist commander) was sub-zonal commander & an active member, his ar
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Jharkhand Police along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on December 13 arrested a ‘sub zonal commander’ of BKP, identified as Santosh Khervar, from Kurund village of Manika region in Latehar District, reports Zee News. “He (Maoist commander) was sub-zonal commander & an active member, his arrest is big achievement for this area,” said Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael S Raj. "Khervar was arrested with 25 rounds of SLR bullets, six mobile phones, 13 sim cards, around Rs. 27,000 cash and some Maoist receipts. He was an active member [of the BKP] and was wanted by the police in eight cases," he added.
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December - 31 
On December 31, Police arrested a gun-maker from Bihar and two PLFI linkmen from an SUV when they were allegedly returning after meeting Kolebera legislator Enos Ekka, lodged in Simdega jail since November, 2014 on charges of murdering a teacher.
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On December 31, Police arrested a gun-maker from Bihar and two PLFI linkmen from an SUV when they were allegedly returning after meeting Kolebera legislator Enos Ekka, lodged in Simdega jail since November, 2014 on charges of murdering a teacher.
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