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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2009
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January - 1 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were arrested and arms and ammunition, including a pistol, six rounds of cartridges, were recovered by the Police following an encounter during a search operation at the house of the village head of Dha
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including an ‘area commander’, were arrested and arms and ammunition, including a pistol, six rounds of cartridges, were recovered by the Police following an encounter during a search operation at the house of the village head of Dhankaul in the Begusarai District in the night of January 1, PTI reported. The ‘area commander’, identified as Radhey Sah alias Shyam Sahni, was wanted in several cases, including an incident of dynamite blasting on the house of Dinesh Singh, a leader of the Communist Party of India-Marxist, murder of one Rampukar Chaurasia and forceful acquisition of land of a relative of Excise Minister Jamshed Ashraf. The two others arrested were identified as Hare Krishna Mahto and Surendra Paswan. Meanwhile, the village head man, identified as Upendra Choudhary, was also detained by the Police for harbouring the insurgents.
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January - 4 
Mahadeo Oroan, an STF constable, sustained serious injuries during an hour-long encounter at Kusaha forest under Manatu Police Station of Palamau District.
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Mahadeo Oroan, an STF constable, sustained serious injuries during an hour-long encounter at Kusaha forest under Manatu Police Station of Palamau District.
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January - 4 
Telegraph reports that during a joint operation, a special task force (STF) team and District Police personnel shot dead a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Babulal Munda alias Marandi, also known as Raman, and four other cadres in the evening of Ja
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Telegraph reports that during a joint operation, a special task force (STF) team and District Police personnel shot dead a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Babulal Munda alias Marandi, also known as Raman, and four other cadres in the evening of January 4 in the Baish Resham forest area, nearly 30 kilometres from the Hazaribagh District headquarters. The encounter took place when the Security Forces reached the Baish Resham forest area where the Maoists were holding a meeting. Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj confirmed the exchange of fire and admitted recovery of the body of the killed extremist. Few other bodies, however, were taken away by the extremists who had escaped taking advantage of the poor visibility condition in the evening, Kamboj said.
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January - 8 
15 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and three Special Police Officers (SPOs) were injured during an encounter in the forest areas of Gollapalli of Dantewada District in the evening of January 8, The Hindu reported. IANS added that the encounter took place when t
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15 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and three Special Police Officers (SPOs) were injured during an encounter in the forest areas of Gollapalli of Dantewada District in the evening of January 8, The Hindu reported. IANS added that the encounter took place when the Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on a group of armed Maoists during a search operation. "It’s a big success. The Police are trying to capture several rebels alive who received bullet wounds in the gun battle and are attempting to run away under the cover of darkness," said Rahul Sharma, the District Superintendent of Police. The Police also recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from the encounter site.
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January - 10 
On January 10, an encounter took place between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a search operation at Salangtola forest range in the Gondia District, reports PTI.
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On January 10, an encounter took place between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a search operation at Salangtola forest range in the Gondia District, reports PTI.
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January - 15 
15 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter in the Singaram forests of Dantewada District on January 15, The Hindu reported. The encounter occurred when the Police and Special Police Officers (SPOs) during a search operation detected a Maoist camp where
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15 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter in the Singaram forests of Dantewada District on January 15, The Hindu reported. The encounter occurred when the Police and Special Police Officers (SPOs) during a search operation detected a Maoist camp where the insurgents had organised a meeting. According to Rahul Sharma, the Dantewada Superintendent of Police, the Maoist leadership had organised the meeting to discuss boycott of the Republic Day celebrations and to call for observing January 26 as a ‘black day’ in the region. Some 50 to 60 Maoists reportedly took part in the meeting.
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January - 20 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were killed in an encounter which lasted for about half-an-hour during combing operations launched by Police in the Aberupadu forests area of Visakhapatnam District on January 20, IANS reported. Later, the Police r
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were killed in an encounter which lasted for about half-an-hour during combing operations launched by Police in the Aberupadu forests area of Visakhapatnam District on January 20, IANS reported. Later, the Police recovered three weapons and kit bags from the encounter site.
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January - 22 
A State Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel, identified as Om Prakash Tiwary, and an unspecified number of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an encounter between the Police at Chaturpatti village under Paro Police Station in the Muzaffarpur District on January 22, T
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A State Auxiliary Police (SAP) personnel, identified as Om Prakash Tiwary, and an unspecified number of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an encounter between the Police at Chaturpatti village under Paro Police Station in the Muzaffarpur District on January 22, Times of India reported.
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January - 22 
During a separate incident in Palamau District's Lohari village, the CPI-Maoist and the outfit's breakaway group, the Tritiya Prastuti Samiti (TPC), exchanged gunfire for about 90 minutes, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Palamau range) Nandu Prasad said. However, there was no report of any casua
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During a separate incident in Palamau District's Lohari village, the CPI-Maoist and the outfit's breakaway group, the Tritiya Prastuti Samiti (TPC), exchanged gunfire for about 90 minutes, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Palamau range) Nandu Prasad said. However, there was no report of any casualties in their turf war.
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February - 1 
15 Police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres when a patrolling party visited the forest area of Morke village in the Gadchichiroli District on February 1, Pioneer reported. The report adds that "seven to eight" Maoists were al
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15 Police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres when a patrolling party visited the forest area of Morke village in the Gadchichiroli District on February 1, Pioneer reported. The report adds that "seven to eight" Maoists were also subsequently killed during the encounter with the Police that followed the ambush. However, the Police have not recovered the bodies of slain Maoists. The Additional Director General of Police (Anti-Naxal Operations) Pankaj Gupta said, "The encounter began at IST 10.50 am. It lasted for more than one and half hours. Fifteen of our people, including a sub-inspector, were killed in the encounter. I cannot say for sure as to how many Maoists were killed in the encounter. But, my guess is that seven to eight Maoists were killed in the encounter. We have not been able to lay hands on the bodies of the Maoists. Normally in this kind of situation, what Maoists do is that they drag away the bodies once their men are killed in the encounters."
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February - 2 
PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and an equal number were arrested in an encounter with the joint force of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Armed Police personnel at Madhupur village in the Salboni area of West Midnapore Distric
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PTI reports that two cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and an equal number were arrested in an encounter with the joint force of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Armed Police personnel at Madhupur village in the Salboni area of West Midnapore District on September 2. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Verma said the encounter is continuing and eight more joint force companies (800 personnel) have been sent to the area to flush out the Maoists. The encounter occurred when the troops reached Madhupur in the morning and was fired on by the Maoists from near the banks of a nearby canal. There was no casualty among the Security Force personnel who have recovered the bodies of the two Maoists identified as squad leaders, Verma said. Three guns and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered from the slain and arrested Maoists, he added.
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February - 28 
On February 28, a gun-battle ensued between a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police personnel when the Maoists ambushed a patrolling party near Karka village under Jarawandi Police Station in the Gadchiroli District, Times of India reported. Though no casualty was r
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On February 28, a gun-battle ensued between a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police personnel when the Maoists ambushed a patrolling party near Karka village under Jarawandi Police Station in the Gadchiroli District, Times of India reported. Though no casualty was reported, blood stains at two spots at the encounter site suggested that at least two Maoists sustained bullet injuries in the encounter. The Police later recovered five nozzle-loading guns, two kilograms of explosives, camera flash, two detonators, four backpacks, wire bundle and other CPI-Maoist material from the incident site.
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March - 8 
Three cadres of the erstwhile Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), presently known as the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces at Chatakpur village under Sneha Police Station in the Lohardaga District on March 8, reports The Hindu. However, ei
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Three cadres of the erstwhile Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), presently known as the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces at Chatakpur village under Sneha Police Station in the Lohardaga District on March 8, reports The Hindu. However, eight others managed to escape. Two pipe guns, a locally-made carbine and bullets were recovered from the spot.
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March - 9 
An ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajesh Toppo, was shot dead by the Police during an encounter near Karkari river under Tamar block of Ranchi District on March 9, reports IANS. Toppo was accused of killing former minister and Janata Dal-United (J
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An ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajesh Toppo, was shot dead by the Police during an encounter near Karkari river under Tamar block of Ranchi District on March 9, reports IANS. Toppo was accused of killing former minister and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) legislator Ramesh Singh Munda in July 2008 besides a dozen Security Force personnel. One pistol and live cartridges were seized from the incident site.
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March - 10 
Two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and another was arrested by the Police during an encounter at Badgai village in the Bastar District on March 10, PTI reported. Police also recovered some unspecified number of arms and ammunition from the encounter site
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Two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and another was arrested by the Police during an encounter at Badgai village in the Bastar District on March 10, PTI reported. Police also recovered some unspecified number of arms and ammunition from the encounter site.
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March - 13 
PTI reports that a cadre of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as the Jharkhand Liberation Tiger, identified as Kanhu Lohra alias Laden, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Kocha village in Khunti District on March 13. The encounter occurred when a group of PLFI c
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PTI reports that a cadre of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as the Jharkhand Liberation Tiger, identified as Kanhu Lohra alias Laden, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Kocha village in Khunti District on March 13. The encounter occurred when a group of PLFI cadres fired on a Police patrol party. One gun and a pistol were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 15 
IANS reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed after a two-hour-long gun-battle with the Police near Barijharia village under Chainpur Police Station in the Palamau District on March 15. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team raided a hideout of the Maoists and ask
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IANS reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed after a two-hour-long gun-battle with the Police near Barijharia village under Chainpur Police Station in the Palamau District on March 15. Acting on a tip-off, a Police team raided a hideout of the Maoists and asked them to surrender. The Maoists, however, opened fire at the Police and in the retaliatory action, two insurgents were killed. However, some more Maoists, reportedly more than 10 in number, managed to escape along with the bodies of their slain comrades.
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March - 17 
Two constables of the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) were injured when a group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres lobbed grenades at the Security Force personnel during a combing operation in the forests near Matuvalli village in the Sringeri Taluk (revenue unit) of Chikmagalur Dis
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Two constables of the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) were injured when a group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres lobbed grenades at the Security Force personnel during a combing operation in the forests near Matuvalli village in the Sringeri Taluk (revenue unit) of Chikmagalur District on March 17, Mangalorean.com reported. The Maoists exploded about eight grenades during the encounter, which immediately followed the incident, added the report.
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March - 24 
A constable, identified as Ashwani Kumar, was killed and two other Policemen were injured in an hour-long encounter which followed a bomb blast by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation in a forested stretch of Narayanpur District on March 24, IANS reporte
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A constable, identified as Ashwani Kumar, was killed and two other Policemen were injured in an hour-long encounter which followed a bomb blast by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a combing operation in a forested stretch of Narayanpur District on March 24, IANS reported. According to Police sources, the encounter occurred in the early morning when a 75-member Police squad was on its way to neutralise a Maoist hideout. “Armed guerrillas carried out a flash attack, but the search squad retaliated immediately. The guerrillas had to run for cover in the nearby forests,” said Pawan Deo, the Deputy Inspector General of Police.
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March - 24 
The Hindu reports that a uniformed woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and a suspected Maoist was arrested during an encounter between Maoists and Security Forces in the Kerubadi forest in Daringibadi area of Kandhamal District on March 24. According to the Dir
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The Hindu reports that a uniformed woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and a suspected Maoist was arrested during an encounter between Maoists and Security Forces in the Kerubadi forest in Daringibadi area of Kandhamal District on March 24. According to the Director-General of Police, Manmohan Praharaj, an INSAS assault rifle and a .303 rifle were recovered from the incident site. These arms were reportedly looted from the Nayagarh Police armoury in 2008, he added.
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March - 24 
The woman Maoist who was killed by Police during an encounter in Kandhamal on March 24 was identified as Rinki Pal, an ‘area commander’ of the Maoists, reports Express Buzz. She originally hailed from Jagatsinghpur.
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The woman Maoist who was killed by Police during an encounter in Kandhamal on March 24 was identified as Rinki Pal, an ‘area commander’ of the Maoists, reports Express Buzz. She originally hailed from Jagatsinghpur.
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March - 25 
An encounter took place between the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and the CPI-Maoist cadres when the Maoists attacked a CRPF convoy on the National Highway 221 in Dantewada District on March 25, IANS reports. "Militants opened fire on the convoy and CRPF personnel retaliated. No casu
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An encounter took place between the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and the CPI-Maoist cadres when the Maoists attacked a CRPF convoy on the National Highway 221 in Dantewada District on March 25, IANS reports. "Militants opened fire on the convoy and CRPF personnel retaliated. No casualty was reported from any side," said the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Pawan Deo. The District Superintendent of Police Rahul Sharma said that the CRPF DIG Sahi, who was leading the convoy, and some 40 of his colleagues escaped unhurt in the attack.
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March - 29 
One forest employee was injured and four others went missing on March 29 after Maoists, in a simultaneous attack, blew up three forest range offices, looted tourists, damaged communication system and torched two vehicles in the Similipal Tiger Project (STP) in Mayurbhanj District, reports The Hindu.
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One forest employee was injured and four others went missing on March 29 after Maoists, in a simultaneous attack, blew up three forest range offices, looted tourists, damaged communication system and torched two vehicles in the Similipal Tiger Project (STP) in Mayurbhanj District, reports The Hindu. The Maoists decamped with eight rifles and VHF communication sets from forest range offices. “Using explosives, they razed the range offices at Barahakamuda, Chahala and Dhuduruchampa located in the core areas of the tiger reserve in a four-hour-long attack that ended around 2.30 a.m.,” Field Director of the STP N. Nagaraj Reddy said. However, it was not clear whether the missing employees had fled or were abducted by the ultras, the Police sources said.
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April - 6 
0n April 6, 14 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed during a three hour-long encounter between a group of 300 CPI-Maoist cadres and around 30 SF personnel at Mungner village in the Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli Distric
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0n April 6, 14 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed during a three hour-long encounter between a group of 300 CPI-Maoist cadres and around 30 SF personnel at Mungner village in the Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District, Times of India reported. The slain SF personnel were identified as Gopichand Netam, Dnyaneshwar Seph and Kalidas Wadde. Several commandos were injured during the encounter. The encounter took place when the SFs, led by Commander Munna Singh Thakur, were patrolling in the Dhanora area as a part of their regular operation. According to the Additional Director General of Police, Pankaj Gupta, "The heavily armed Naxals (left-wing extremists) were in advantageous position in the hilly terrain. Commander Thakur's experience came handy in the crisis situation. The Naxals were tackled in a strategic manner by using the ammunition judiciously. Thakur ensured that the commandos advanced and try to corner the Naxals. The Naxals had rained bullets and also hurled mortars at the commandos. One of the commandos lost his life while trying to prevent the Naxals from fleeing with the bodies of their slain colleagues."
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April - 6 
A woman commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter when a joint party of the Central Reserve Police Force and the Police neutralized a Maoist hideout during a search operation in the Narayanpur District on April 6, reports IANS. An unspecified number of
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A woman commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter when a joint party of the Central Reserve Police Force and the Police neutralized a Maoist hideout during a search operation in the Narayanpur District on April 6, reports IANS. An unspecified number of arms and ammunition were also recovered from the hideout.
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April - 6 
Police said around 200 rounds of gun-fire were exchanged between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Bodigeta forest of Kalimela area in Malkangiri District on April 6, reports Times of India. However, no arrests or casualty have been reported so far.
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Police said around 200 rounds of gun-fire were exchanged between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Bodigeta forest of Kalimela area in Malkangiri District on April 6, reports Times of India. However, no arrests or casualty have been reported so far.
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April - 7 
IANS reports that two People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres were killed in a gun battle lasting over three hours with the Police near Salgi village of Gumla District on April 7. A carbine and a 9mm pistol were recovered from the slain extremists. According to Police, the PLFI members were
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IANS reports that two People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres were killed in a gun battle lasting over three hours with the Police near Salgi village of Gumla District on April 7. A carbine and a 9mm pistol were recovered from the slain extremists. According to Police, the PLFI members were holding a meeting to chalk out their strategy for the ensuing parliamentary elections.
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April - 9 
A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Krishna Yadav, was killed in a gun battle with cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Maoists, in the forest area of Angarha at Simaria in Chatra District on April 9, reports Telegraph. The Deput
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A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Krishna Yadav, was killed in a gun battle with cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Maoists, in the forest area of Angarha at Simaria in Chatra District on April 9, reports Telegraph. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Naushad Alam, confirmed the killing and said the Krishna’s body has been recovered. Alam said one more member of Krishna’s team, Uday Ganjhu, was killed while four others sustained injuries. Krishna was mainly active in the Chatra and Hazaribagh Districts.
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April - 9 
A Naxalite was killed on April 9 in an exchange of fire with the Police in the Narayanpur District, The Hindu reported. The incident occurred in the Kodenar jungle area after Naxalites opened fire targeting a Police patrol party, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Pavan Dev, told PTI. Three ‘ti
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A Naxalite was killed on April 9 in an exchange of fire with the Police in the Narayanpur District, The Hindu reported. The incident occurred in the Kodenar jungle area after Naxalites opened fire targeting a Police patrol party, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Pavan Dev, told PTI. Three ‘tiffin bombs’, a hand grenade, a detonator and a pistol was recovered from the incident site, the District Superintendent of Police Amresh Kumar said.
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April - 10 
On April 10, ten Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Deputy Commandant, and three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an encounter near Minta village under Chintagufa Police Station in Dantewada District , reports PTI. Deputy Comman
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On April 10, ten Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Deputy Commandant, and three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an encounter near Minta village under Chintagufa Police Station in Dantewada District , reports PTI. Deputy Commandant Diwakar Tiwari, a sub-inspector, four head constables and four constables were killed in the encounter, while 11 others, including an Assistant Commandant, were injured, an unnamed CRPF officer said in New Delhi. The incident occurred in the forests of Kotampalli when troops of the 55th battalion of the CRPF, who were on a patrol in the area, walked into an ambush set by the CPI-Maoist leading to a gun battle. One AK-47 rifle and a few wireless sets were also recovered from the encounter site. Times of India adds that the two-hour encounter started around 1 pm when the CRPF personnel were returning to their camps in two batches after a routine patrol, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (anti-Naxalite operations) Pawan Deo.
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April - 10 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel repulsed a Maoist attack on their base camp at Furrow under the Bhandarya Police station in Garhwa District in the night of April 10, reports Times of India. The Garhwa Superintendent of Police (SP) Saket Kumar Singh said the Maoists opened fire at the BSF c
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel repulsed a Maoist attack on their base camp at Furrow under the Bhandarya Police station in Garhwa District in the night of April 10, reports Times of India. The Garhwa Superintendent of Police (SP) Saket Kumar Singh said the Maoists opened fire at the BSF camp from a distance in a bid to make their presence felt. However, the insurgents failed to inflict any damage as the camp was beyond their firing range. The Maoists used AK 47, SLRs and 3.3 rifles during the 15-minute attack which was retaliated by the BSF personnel present at the camp, the SP added.
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April - 11 
Telegraph reports that five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and three others injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on them inside Jalko forests under Arki Police station in Khunti District on April 11. “It appears the rebels had alread
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Telegraph reports that five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and three others injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on them inside Jalko forests under Arki Police station in Khunti District on April 11. “It appears the rebels had already taken positions on the hills of the forests,” said Inspector General (provision) and State Police spokesman S.N. Pradhan. “While the jawans were passing through, they opened fire,” he mentioned. The slain Paramilitary personnel were identified as Hoshiyar Singh, Majhar Ali Khan, Sunil Rai, Sahadilip Singh and N.N. Sharma. “We have recovered a large number of bullets and empty cartridges from the venue. We have also recovered the body of a Naxalite,” Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar Singh said over phone from Jalko and added that the CRPF personnel had killed another cadre of the CPI-Maoist, but his dead body was yet to be located.
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April - 12 
Indian Express adds that Maoists attacked the magazine depot, where explosives used for blasting purposes were stored. Police sources said the 22 CISF personnel guarding the depot were outnumbered as firing ensued between the CISF personnel and the Maoists. They added that the Maoists also looted CI
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Indian Express adds that Maoists attacked the magazine depot, where explosives used for blasting purposes were stored. Police sources said the 22 CISF personnel guarding the depot were outnumbered as firing ensued between the CISF personnel and the Maoists. They added that the Maoists also looted CISF weapons and disrupted the telecommunication network in the area by blowing up a mobile tower.
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April - 12 
The 65th battalion of the CRPF personnel killed three Maoists in a two hour long encounter in the Sarandi area of Kanker District. 11 weapons, including assault guns, were recovered from their possession.
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The 65th battalion of the CRPF personnel killed three Maoists in a two hour long encounter in the Sarandi area of Kanker District. 11 weapons, including assault guns, were recovered from their possession.
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April - 12 
The Hindu reports that at least seven paramilitary Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle at Panchpatmali in Koraput District in the night of April 12. The incident occurred when over a hundred armed
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The Hindu reports that at least seven paramilitary Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle at Panchpatmali in Koraput District in the night of April 12. The incident occurred when over a hundred armed Maoists laid siege to the state-run National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) bauxite mine at Panchpatmali. They also attacked a CISF camp nearby. "Seven CISF jawans and four Maoists were killed," District Superintendent of Police Deepak Kumar told IANS.
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April - 12 
Three Maoists were killed in an encounter during a search operation by the Police in the forests of Hiroli in the Dantewada District. The encounter occurred when the CPI-Maoist cadres started firing at the Police team.
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Three Maoists were killed in an encounter during a search operation by the Police in the forests of Hiroli in the Dantewada District. The encounter occurred when the CPI-Maoist cadres started firing at the Police team.
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April - 13 
PTI reports that 11 paramilitary Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gunfight following a attack on an armoury and bauxite mine of public sector National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO) at Panchpatmali near D
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PTI reports that 11 paramilitary Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gunfight following a attack on an armoury and bauxite mine of public sector National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO) at Panchpatmali near Damanjodi in Koraput District on April 12, even as a fresh gun battle broke out in the evening of April 13 when Security Forces closed in on the fleeing Maoists. "Eleven CISF jawans posted at mines in Damanjodi were killed and 15 others injured in a five hour gunbattle after the ultras struck last night," Director General of Police M M Praharaj said. Bodies of four Maoists, including a woman, along with a light machine gun and a rifle were found at the spot, he said. As reported earlier, seven CISF personnel and four Maoists were killed in the incident.
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April - 15 
A day earlier in the same District, the Maoists triggered a landmine blast at Varnia Ghati in the hilly tracts of Barwadi blowing up a bus ferrying the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel leading to an exchange of fire with the Security Forces in which two CRPF personnel, a civilian driver
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A day earlier in the same District, the Maoists triggered a landmine blast at Varnia Ghati in the hilly tracts of Barwadi blowing up a bus ferrying the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel leading to an exchange of fire with the Security Forces in which two CRPF personnel, a civilian driver and five Maoists were killed. Immediately after the blast, 80 CRPF constables, who had earlier alighted from the bus fearing a Maoist attack since a road stretch had a sharp incline slowing down traffic and were walking behind the vehicle, took positions and fired on the extremists, Inspector General of Police (Provisions) S.N. Pradhan said. Parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held in the State in two phases on April 16 (today) and April 23.
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April - 15 
On April 15, eleven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and one Border Security Force (BSF) personnel injured during a seven hour long encounter at Dhansa Ghati in the Rohtas District, Patna Daily reported. The encounter occurred when more than 150 armed CPI-Maoist cadres
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On April 15, eleven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and one Border Security Force (BSF) personnel injured during a seven hour long encounter at Dhansa Ghati in the Rohtas District, Patna Daily reported. The encounter occurred when more than 150 armed CPI-Maoist cadres surrounded the BSF camp and opened fire at the Security Force personnel. The injured SF personnel was identified as Arjun Shekhawat. The incident happened just one day before the commencement of Parliamentary election in the District. "The aim of the Maoists, besides damaging the BSF position, was to loot arms and ammunition and to derail the poll process as Sasaram goes to poll on April 16. It appears that during their retreat, the Maoists took away the injured and bodies of the dead colleagues," BSF sources said, adding, "This is for the first time in the series of recent Maoist attacks that they were made to retreat after suffering substantial casualties without causing much damage to the BSF." According to the Additional Director General of Police Neelmani, "Maoists used three rocket launchers. Two launchers failed and one rocket hit a wall."
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April - 15 
The Hindu reports that striking for the second time in as many days in a bid to disrupt the parliamentary elections, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) bus ferrying the BSF personnel from Ladhup to Arah at a place about 125 k
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The Hindu reports that striking for the second time in as many days in a bid to disrupt the parliamentary elections, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) bus ferrying the BSF personnel from Ladhup to Arah at a place about 125 kilometres from capital Ranchi in Latehar District, killing five BSF personnel, one helper and the civilian driver of the bus on April 16. The BSF personnel were returning after patrolling. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Sarvendu Tathagat, said a helicopter was flown to the spot for rescue operation, adding an encounter is going on.
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April - 16 
Cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Mahupada near Banki Police Station in the Sundergarh District in the wee hours of April 16, reports The Statesman. The Maoists attacked the camp of the paramilitary force
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Cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Mahupada near Banki Police Station in the Sundergarh District in the wee hours of April 16, reports The Statesman. The Maoists attacked the camp of the paramilitary force from two sides and consequently there was a heavy exchange of fire, which lasted for more than an hour. “Once we got wind of their action we immediately took position and retaliated with full firepower and this caught them off-guard as they were not expecting an early response. But the guards were on high alert. And experience has shown that once they face stiff resistance they simply withdraw to save their bullets and cadres”, said an unnamed CRPF official posted at Rourkela.
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April - 16 
In the same District, the SFs forced a group of Maoists to retreat after heavy gun-fire near Kumudih railway station in the night of April 16, he added.
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In the same District, the SFs forced a group of Maoists to retreat after heavy gun-fire near Kumudih railway station in the night of April 16, he added.
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April - 16 
In two separate incidents, armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked polling booths by triggering improvised explosive device (IED) blasts and exchanging fire with the Security Forces in the Dantewada and Narainpur Districts on April 16, Times of India reports. The attacks
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In two separate incidents, armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked polling booths by triggering improvised explosive device (IED) blasts and exchanging fire with the Security Forces in the Dantewada and Narainpur Districts on April 16, Times of India reports. The attacks took place at Maroki, Mangnar and Jangampal in Dantewada District and in Nernar, Sonapal and Karmari in the Narainpur District. The Superintendent of Police in Dantewada, Rahul Sharma, said the CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire at two polling booths - Marokhi and Mangnar in Maoist-hit Dantewada Parliamentary constituency. In Narainpur District, the Maoists exploded IEDs in Sonapal and Kokaneta regions but there was no danger to the polling officials, said Narainpur Superintendent of Police Ambresh Mishra. Parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held in the State on April 16 (today).
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April - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Maoists and seized arms and ammunition from them following a gun-battle at Nilampar village in the Jehanabad District. Acting on a tip-off that nearly 100 Maoists had taken shelter in the village and were planning an attack, a joint team comprising the Central Rese
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Maoists and seized arms and ammunition from them following a gun-battle at Nilampar village in the Jehanabad District. Acting on a tip-off that nearly 100 Maoists had taken shelter in the village and were planning an attack, a joint team comprising the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Armed Police personnel surrounded the village following which an encounter ensued. While the rest of the Maoists managed to escape from the incident site, the SFs arrested two Maoists.
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April - 23 
The Security Forces repulsed a Maoist attempt to disrupt polling at Bansdera in the East Singhbhum District, 165 kilometres from capital Ranchi, after an hour-long gun-battle with the insurgents, the Inspector General of Police S. N. Pradhan said in Ranchi.
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The Security Forces repulsed a Maoist attempt to disrupt polling at Bansdera in the East Singhbhum District, 165 kilometres from capital Ranchi, after an hour-long gun-battle with the insurgents, the Inspector General of Police S. N. Pradhan said in Ranchi.
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May - 5 
In fresh violence aimed at disrupting re-polling, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 5 exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) at about 0900 hours near Bhejanwada polling station in Malkangiri District, reports Zee News. The Maoists retreated after the SFs retaliated an
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In fresh violence aimed at disrupting re-polling, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on May 5 exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) at about 0900 hours near Bhejanwada polling station in Malkangiri District, reports Zee News. The Maoists retreated after the SFs retaliated and there was no report of any injury among the SFs. The Malkangiri District Collector N. B. Jawale said that besides the shootout, polling was peaceful. Re-polling in 17 polling stations in Malkangiri and Chitrakonda areas in the State was being held as elections in these areas on April 16 had been disrupted due to the Maoist attacks.
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May - 7 
A group of Maoists attacked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Malkangiri District in the early hours May 7, reports PTI. The CRPF personnel also diffused a bomb just before the ambush, the Police said. Four companies of CRPF personnel were returning after election duty when they c
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A group of Maoists attacked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Malkangiri District in the early hours May 7, reports PTI. The CRPF personnel also diffused a bomb just before the ambush, the Police said. Four companies of CRPF personnel were returning after election duty when they came across obstructions placed by Maoists by felling trees on Malkangiri-Jeypore state highway near Gobindpalli in Mathili Police Station area. While trying to remove the hurdles from the road, the CRPF personnel noticed a bomb beneath a tree and it was immediately defused. When the CRPF personnel were busy removing the obstacles, the Maoists fired on them and the CRPF personnel retaliated. However, nobody was injured in the shootout that continued for a few minutes.
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May - 14 
According to The Hindu, three railway officials, abducted by suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 12, were rescued on May 14 after an intensive combing operation in the forests of Amjharia in the Hazaribagh District, 140 km from Ranchi. “Station Master Lalit Prasad
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According to The Hindu, three railway officials, abducted by suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 12, were rescued on May 14 after an intensive combing operation in the forests of Amjharia in the Hazaribagh District, 140 km from Ranchi. “Station Master Lalit Prasad, Deputy Station Master Sushil Kumar Tete and Assistant Station Master Anil Kumar of Hendigir railway station of the East-Central Railways have been rescued unharmed,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Pankaj Kamboj told journalists. During the combing operation, the kidnappers saw the police approaching and started firing. After retaliatory action, all of them fled leaving the officials behind, he said. The abductors, who claimed to be Maoists, could belong to either the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) or Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), breakaway groups of the CPI-Maoist, the SP said. Three rifles, two country-made revolvers, six live cartridges, four cell phones and explosive materials were recovered from the spot.
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May - 16 
Times of India reports that 11 persons, including eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and three Special Police Officers (SPOs), were killed in an encounter during a search operation at Neelamdagu village in the Kistaram forest area of Dantewada District on May 16.
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Times of India reports that 11 persons, including eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and three Special Police Officers (SPOs), were killed in an encounter during a search operation at Neelamdagu village in the Kistaram forest area of Dantewada District on May 16.
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May - 21 
16 Police personnel, including five women constables, were killed during a three-hour long encounter with a group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the hills of Hatti Tola in Gadchiroli District on May 21, Times of India reported. The encounter took place when a team
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16 Police personnel, including five women constables, were killed during a three-hour long encounter with a group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the hills of Hatti Tola in Gadchiroli District on May 21, Times of India reported. The encounter took place when a team of 16 member Police party led by Inspector Ashok Aiyyar was busy in clearing the Dhanora-Murumgaon road of the District, which was blocked by the CPI-Maoist by felling trees during their two-day long bandh (general shutdown) call from May 20 in the Bhandara, Gondia and Gadchiroli areas. The Maoists after killing all 16 Police personnel also looted their arms and ammunition and set ablaze the two Police vehicles.
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May - 24 
Maoist was killed and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Hazaribagh District on May 24, reports PTI. Acting on a tip-off that the Maoists of Jharkhand and Bihar were holding a meeting in the deep forest in Teta
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Maoist was killed and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Hazaribagh District on May 24, reports PTI. Acting on a tip-off that the Maoists of Jharkhand and Bihar were holding a meeting in the deep forest in Tetariya More bordering Gaya District of Bihar, a security team was rushed to the area, sources said. When the Maoists saw the Security Forces, they opened fire in which a CRPF personnel, Raj Kumar, received bullet injuries on his shoulder. The SFs retaliated the fire in which a Maoist was killed, sources claimed.
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May - 28 
On May 28, the Security Force (SF) personnel following an encounter arrested nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered three rifles, can bombs, uniforms and urea in the Ulung village under Rania Police Station area of Khunti District, reports Telegraph. The encounter too
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On May 28, the Security Force (SF) personnel following an encounter arrested nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered three rifles, can bombs, uniforms and urea in the Ulung village under Rania Police Station area of Khunti District, reports Telegraph. The encounter took place when a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) engaged in a long-range patrolling were fired upon by the Maoists at around 9.30am. The encounter, involving 40 SF personnel and some 200 Maoists, reportedly continued for 45-minutes. According to the Superintendent of Police of Khunti, Prabhat Kumar, “One out of the three rifles seized was a .303-rifle that is used by the Jharkhand Police personnel. Rebels must have looted the gun from a Police outpost. However, we are not sure from where,” adding, “three can bombs were recovered but we are yet to count the number of uniforms recovered. Besides, we have also recovered empty canvas kit bags used to carry all the equipment.” He also said that “As an exchange began, the rebels were left with little option other than escape into the nearby village (Ulung).” After the Maoists stopped firing, Police cordoned off the village and carried out a search operation that carried on till 5pm in the evening. “Afterwards, we drew out eight persons who were neither Ulung residents nor related to the villagers. After a brief inquiry, we ascertained that they were rebels and then mounted pressure on them to help recover arms, ammunition and uniforms from the area. While returning from the village, we arrested one more, a man who doubled up as an informer,” he added.
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May - 31 
A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mukesh alias Ramesh Baruar, was killed in an encounter during a search operation by the Police at Traka village in Sarguja District on May 31, PTI. Mukesh, who was carrying a head money of INR 25,000, was wanted in over
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A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mukesh alias Ramesh Baruar, was killed in an encounter during a search operation by the Police at Traka village in Sarguja District on May 31, PTI. Mukesh, who was carrying a head money of INR 25,000, was wanted in over 20 criminal cases. Police recovered a 315 bore rifle and 17 live cartridges from the encounter site. Police said three associates of Mukesh, however, managed to escape into the forest, adds IANS.
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May - 31 
On May 31, two separate encounters took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Namkum and Bundu Police Stations in Ranchi District, reports Times of India. Police also neutralized a bunker having a capacity of 50 people at Barahatu under Bundu Police S
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On May 31, two separate encounters took place between the Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Namkum and Bundu Police Stations in Ranchi District, reports Times of India. Police also neutralized a bunker having a capacity of 50 people at Barahatu under Bundu Police Station and recovered four 9-mm pistols along with few AK-47 bullets. While no Policeman was injured in the encounters, Police claimed that a Maoist was shot dead in the 30-minute gun battle. His body, however, was taken away by his associates.
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June - 8 
Maoists ambushed a CRPF party at Pavnar village in Bijapur District at around 10 am, leading to an encounter between the two sides. CRPF Assistant Commander P Singh, two head constables and three Special Police Officers were injured in the incident.
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Maoists ambushed a CRPF party at Pavnar village in Bijapur District at around 10 am, leading to an encounter between the two sides. CRPF Assistant Commander P Singh, two head constables and three Special Police Officers were injured in the incident.
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June - 10 
PTI reports that 11 Policemen, including a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector, were killed and six others injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion targeting their vehicle in West Singhbhum District on June 10. A joint team of the CRPF
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PTI reports that 11 Policemen, including a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector, were killed and six others injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion targeting their vehicle in West Singhbhum District on June 10. A joint team of the CRPF and Jharkhand Police was returning from a two-day long-range patrolling in Saranda forest when the explosion took place between Serengda and Aruanga villages, Director-General of Police V. D. Ram said. The victims also included the Officer in Charge of Goilkera Police Station, Philips Tete, and Assistant Sub-Inspector P. C Hembram besides CRPF inspector P. Parimal. An encounter between the Maoists and the Police followed the blast which was still continuing, CRPF Commandant Sanjay Singh said.
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June - 11 
The Hindu reports that one Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) cadre was killed in a gun battle with Security Forces near Semra village in Palamau District in the morning of June 11. Around seven TPC cadres were present when Police raided the village. However, the rest managed to escape. Police seized
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The Hindu reports that one Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) cadre was killed in a gun battle with Security Forces near Semra village in Palamau District in the morning of June 11. Around seven TPC cadres were present when Police raided the village. However, the rest managed to escape. Police seized one revolver and left-wing extremist literature, among other things, from the slain TPC cadre.
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June - 12 
According to IANS, at least 13 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in two separate attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bokaro District on June 12. CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a State Bank of India (SBI) branch near Fusro market of Bokaro town in the afternoon,
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According to IANS, at least 13 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in two separate attacks by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bokaro District on June 12. CPI-Maoist cadres attacked a State Bank of India (SBI) branch near Fusro market of Bokaro town in the afternoon, killing two Jharkhand Police personnel, who foiled their attempt to loot money from the bank. At least 10 people were injured when the Maoists hurled bombs and opened indiscriminate fire in the market area. An encounter took place between SFs and the Maoists in the Bermo Police Station area of Bokaro after the attack.
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June - 13 
According to Times of India, three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in separate encounters with Security Forces in the Bastar region, Police said on June 14. Officials at the Police headquarters said that two Maoists were killed in a brief gun-battle in Dantewada Distr
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According to Times of India, three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in separate encounters with Security Forces in the Bastar region, Police said on June 14. Officials at the Police headquarters said that two Maoists were killed in a brief gun-battle in Dantewada District's Jagargunda forested stretch, while another Maoist was shot dead in Bijapur District's Jungla locality. Both the incidents took place in the night of June 13.
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June - 13 
An exchange of fire took place between Maoists and Security Force personnel in a dense forest near Tamparsingha village in Sambalpur District, about 60 kilometres from Sambalpur late in the night of June 13. However, no one was injured in the gun-battle, said Sanjay Kumar, the Sambalpur Superintende
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An exchange of fire took place between Maoists and Security Force personnel in a dense forest near Tamparsingha village in Sambalpur District, about 60 kilometres from Sambalpur late in the night of June 13. However, no one was injured in the gun-battle, said Sanjay Kumar, the Sambalpur Superintendent of Police said. A patrolling team consisting of Orissa State Armed Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were on a routine patrolling duty, when they came face to face with the Maoists. “Combing operation is on at Jujumara and nearby Kisinda,” Kumar said adding a landmine has been seized from the spot.
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June - 13 
Maoists detonated a landmine near Rania in Khunti District on June 13 injuring 10 Jharkhand Armed Police personnel, five of them critically, reports Times of India. The incident, the third in last four days, took place when the Jharkhand Armed Police personnel were returning to the Rania Police camp
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Maoists detonated a landmine near Rania in Khunti District on June 13 injuring 10 Jharkhand Armed Police personnel, five of them critically, reports Times of India. The incident, the third in last four days, took place when the Jharkhand Armed Police personnel were returning to the Rania Police camp in a Police van after purchasing diesel. By the time the injured Policemen took position, the Maoists opened indiscriminate firing on them. The Policemen also fired over 100 rounds and mortars. The encounter lasted about half-an-hour following which the Maoists retreated into the nearby jungles. "The landmine was planted on a bridge. The vehicle, which carried diesel containers, was coming from Torpa to the Rania Police camp," Sub-Divisional Police Officer Ashok Kumar Rai said.
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June - 14 
Times of India reports that three cadres of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and one cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) were killed in a gun-battle in West Midnapore District’s Lalgarh in the morning
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Times of India reports that three cadres of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and one cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) were killed in a gun-battle in West Midnapore District’s Lalgarh in the morning of June 14. Nine other CPI-M cadres have gone missing and are believed to have met with the same fate as their party comrades. On June 14 around 9.30am, the bullet-riddled bodies of the three CPI-M workers — Asit Samanta, Prabir Mahato and Naru Samanta — were found behind a bush on the Lalgarh-Dharampur road, barely 500m from CPI-M’s Dharampur local committee office. PCPA cadre Arun Mahato's body was found later in the evening besides the Jirapara canal.
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June - 14 June - 15
The Hindu reports that a Police Sub-Inspector, Narasingha Mahakuda, was killed in a gunbattle between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces at Tampargarh in a forest area of Sambalpur District on June 15, Police said. The exchange of fire by the elite anti-Maois
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The Hindu reports that a Police Sub-Inspector, Narasingha Mahakuda, was killed in a gunbattle between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces at Tampargarh in a forest area of Sambalpur District on June 15, Police said. The exchange of fire by the elite anti-Maoist special operations group and the Police continued for over four hours before the Maoists managed to escape. It was immediately not known whether the Maoists suffered any casualty. The gunbattle followed an encounter in the area between Maoists and the Police on June 14.
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June - 15 
The Gaya District Superintendent of Police, M. R. Naik, said the Maoists and Police exchanged fire in the morning as the Police party returning from the incident site was fired upon by the insurgents. However, no casualty was reported from either side.
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The Gaya District Superintendent of Police, M. R. Naik, said the Maoists and Police exchanged fire in the morning as the Police party returning from the incident site was fired upon by the insurgents. However, no casualty was reported from either side.
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June - 16 
ANI reports that four Policemen were killed and five others sustained injuries in an encounter between the Police and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Manatu Police Station area of Palamu District on June 16. The Police personnel were returning after a long range patroll
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ANI reports that four Policemen were killed and five others sustained injuries in an encounter between the Police and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Manatu Police Station area of Palamu District on June 16. The Police personnel were returning after a long range patrolling when the Maoists opened fire on them.
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June - 21 
Hindustan Times reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the Police in Malkangiri District, authorities said on June 22. The Maoists were spotted carrying a hand grenade in a bag during a security check in the evening of June 21 on the out
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Hindustan Times reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the Police in Malkangiri District, authorities said on June 22. The Maoists were spotted carrying a hand grenade in a bag during a security check in the evening of June 21 on the outskirts of Malkangiri. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Sanjeeb Kumar Panda, told IANS that the two Maoists escaped into a nearby forest where they were later shot dead. He said two 9-mm pistols were also seized from their possession.
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June - 21 
The Maoists also opened fire at the ambushed patrol, but the troopers instantly retaliated, killing seven insurgents. “Despite being hit by a massive blast, the jawans showed bravery and a fair amount of courage and retaliated against the Maoists, who were in dozens and armed with sophisticated weap
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The Maoists also opened fire at the ambushed patrol, but the troopers instantly retaliated, killing seven insurgents. “Despite being hit by a massive blast, the jawans showed bravery and a fair amount of courage and retaliated against the Maoists, who were in dozens and armed with sophisticated weapons,” T.J. Longkumer, Inspector General of Police, told IANS. He said the bodies of seven insurgents were recovered.
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June - 26 
According to The Hindu, there was heavy exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in areas adjacent to Lalgarh in West Midnapore District on June 26, the ninth day of the joint operation by the paramilitary forces and the West B
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According to The Hindu, there was heavy exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in areas adjacent to Lalgarh in West Midnapore District on June 26, the ninth day of the joint operation by the paramilitary forces and the West Bengal Police against Maoists and the Maoist-backed Peoples’ Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA). Maoists triggered landmines as the SFs moved deeper into Lalgarh area from the Goaltore end and re-captured Kadasol, 14 kilometres from Lalgarh. Several improvised explosive devices were recovered and defused. “The Maoists triggered three landmine blasts in which none of the joint force personnel was injured. The bomb detection squad of the Criminal Investigation Department defused seven mines, while three were exploded in a controlled manner,” Inspector-General of Police (Law and Order) Raj Kanojia said.
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June - 26 
In the same District, a criminal, who had recently joined the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Prem Nagar under the Nagari Police Outpost. Police confirmed the death of Nand Kishore Nayak in t
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In the same District, a criminal, who had recently joined the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), earlier known as Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT), was killed in an encounter with the Police at Prem Nagar under the Nagari Police Outpost. Police confirmed the death of Nand Kishore Nayak in the encounter, saying that they had been on the lookout for the extremist for some time. A 9-mm pistol was recovered from the possession of the slain extremist.
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July - 12 July - 13
On July 12, cadres of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed 36 Police personnel, including a Superintendent of Police (SP), in two incidents in the Rajnandgaon District, reports Times of India. An encounter in a third place, Sitagaon, was still going on. While the bodies of
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On July 12, cadres of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed 36 Police personnel, including a Superintendent of Police (SP), in two incidents in the Rajnandgaon District, reports Times of India. An encounter in a third place, Sitagaon, was still going on. While the bodies of 36 Police personnel, including that of SP Vinod Kumar Chaubey have been found, the Security Forces’ toll could rise once search operations resume on July 13 (today). ‘‘There was heavy firing on the police party,’’ said Inspector General of Police Mukesh Gupta. ‘‘The firing occurred in two phases. First, they killed policemen in a senior Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Kerkatta village and then, they targeted the SP when he arrived with reinforcements. We are finding bodies everywhere. The more we look, the more bodies we see." Rajnandgaon (Kawardha), which happens to be Chief Minister Raman Singh’s Legislative Assembly constituency, is 68 kilometers from Raipur, the State capital.
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July - 13 
The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a camp of the Security Forces at Dharampur, about 15 kilometers from Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District, in the night of July 13. The Maoists reportedly fired about 20 rounds, the Inspector General of Poli
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The Hindu reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a camp of the Security Forces at Dharampur, about 15 kilometers from Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District, in the night of July 13. The Maoists reportedly fired about 20 rounds, the Inspector General of Police (Western range), Kuldip Singh, said. Subsequent to retaliatory action by the SFs, the Maoists retreated. District Magistrate N.S. Nigam said no casualty has been reported on either side.
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July - 20 
A gun-battle was reported between Police and cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in the forests near Chirudih village of Barkagaon, some 47 kilometers from the Hazaribagh District headquarters in the night of Jul
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A gun-battle was reported between Police and cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in the forests near Chirudih village of Barkagaon, some 47 kilometers from the Hazaribagh District headquarters in the night of July 20, reports Telegraph. Though no casualty was reported the Police recovered a wireless set, five mobile phones, 143 cartridges and files containing names of persons who had paid ‘levy’ to the JPC. The extremists, however, reportedly managed to escape. According to sources, the Barkagaon Police had received a tip-off regarding JPC members holding a meeting inside the Chirudih forests after dark. Accordingly, a team led by officer in charge of the Barkagaon Police station, Gopal Krishna, and assistant sub-inspectors K.K. Pathak and J.P. Marandi, reached the spot around 12.30 am. Sources said the extremists became aware of the Police presence and began to fire indiscriminately. Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj said the Police fired 10 rounds and the insurgents 15 rounds before the encounter ended. “There were about 10 to 15 rebels at the spot. They managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Otherwise, we would have surely managed to kill or arrest them,” Kamboj added.
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July - 24 
A heavy exchange of gunfire between the Security Forces and the Maoists was reported from Kantapahari later in the evening. The Security Forces have reportedly set up a base camp there.
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A heavy exchange of gunfire between the Security Forces and the Maoists was reported from Kantapahari later in the evening. The Security Forces have reportedly set up a base camp there.
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July - 28 
The Communist party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at a Police camp at Ramkrishna High School in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District late in the night of July 28, reports Statesman. The Police retaliated by firing several rounds and the gun battle continued for about an hou
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The Communist party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at a Police camp at Ramkrishna High School in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District late in the night of July 28, reports Statesman. The Police retaliated by firing several rounds and the gun battle continued for about an hour. However, there were no reports of any casualties.
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July - 29 
IANS reports that heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired several rounds on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post in the Bastar region in the night of July 29, Police sources said. The Maoists fired several rounds twice at the checkpost at Keshkutul village under
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IANS reports that heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired several rounds on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post in the Bastar region in the night of July 29, Police sources said. The Maoists fired several rounds twice at the checkpost at Keshkutul village under Bhairamgarh locality in the Bijapur District at around 9pm. The CRPF personnel returned fire. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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July - 31 
PTI reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire at Bhulageria near Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District on July 31 where an anti-Maoist operation is in progress. Some people were injured in the firing at Bhulageria, Home Secreta
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PTI reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire at Bhulageria near Lalgarh in the West Midnapore District on July 31 where an anti-Maoist operation is in progress. Some people were injured in the firing at Bhulageria, Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen told reporters in capital Kolkata, adding though there were reports about two Maoists getting killed in the Police firing, they were yet to be confirmed. Police said the Maoists fired at the SF personnel prompting the troops to retaliate. One of the injured was identified as Laxmikant Soren, unconfirmed reports said.
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August - 11 
At least six heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed after a 20-hour encounter with the Security Forces in the Dantewada District on August 11, according to Hindustan Times. Police and paramilitary teams from the Dantewada and Bijapur Districts shot dead the ext
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At least six heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed after a 20-hour encounter with the Security Forces in the Dantewada District on August 11, according to Hindustan Times. Police and paramilitary teams from the Dantewada and Bijapur Districts shot dead the extremists in the Kirandul area of Dantewada, 400 kilometers south of capital Raipur. "We basically hit a Maoist camp, our heavily armed policemen assisted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) put the militants under heavy fire throughout Monday and early morning on Tuesday. We finally killed six militants and recovered their arms," Superintendent of Police (Dantewada) Amresh Mishra told IANS.
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August - 11 
The Hindu reports that encounters between the Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reported in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on August 11. According to the District Superintendent of Police Manoj Verma, the two sides exchanged fire i
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The Hindu reports that encounters between the Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reported in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on August 11. According to the District Superintendent of Police Manoj Verma, the two sides exchanged fire intermittently throughout the day in the forest areas near Lakhanpur and Hatilot, which fall under the Salboni Police Station.
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August - 12 
An intermittent exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists continued in the Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District on August 12, reports The Hindu. Security Forces chased a group of about 100 Maoists early in the day at Chandavila village where they had taken shelter. With the
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An intermittent exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists continued in the Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District on August 12, reports The Hindu. Security Forces chased a group of about 100 Maoists early in the day at Chandavila village where they had taken shelter. With the Maoists opening fire, a gun-battle ensued with the SF personnel retaliating, the Police said. The extremists fled the village and entered Purnapani village where another encounter followed. Faced with heavy firing from the troops, the Maoists split in two groups — one proceeding towards Tarki village and the other entering the dense Bhulagara forest. The Bhulagara group was encircled by the SFs after a brief encounter and some of them were arrested. However, none of the group members who fled towards Tarki could be arrested. District Police Superintendent Manoj Kumar Verma told The Hindu, “Some Maoists have been arrested and are being interrogated now. Heavy fire exchange took place in four places though there was no casualty on our side.” One of the arrested has been identified as Baidyanath Hembram (20) of Rautara village in the region. However, no weapon was found on him at the time of arrest.
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August - 12 
Modem Balakrishna alias Bhaskar, who is a member of the Maoists’ Andhra Orissa Border State Committee, and one Daya, reportedly managed to escape during the exchange of fire.
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Modem Balakrishna alias Bhaskar, who is a member of the Maoists’ Andhra Orissa Border State Committee, and one Daya, reportedly managed to escape during the exchange of fire.
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August - 12 
Three woman cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an exchange of fire between a group of about 10 to 15 Maoists and a joint team of the Andhra Pradesh and Orissa Police near Ramannaguda in the Rayagada District, about 30 to 40 kilometers from the State border, in
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Three woman cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an exchange of fire between a group of about 10 to 15 Maoists and a joint team of the Andhra Pradesh and Orissa Police near Ramannaguda in the Rayagada District, about 30 to 40 kilometers from the State border, in the morning of August 12, reports The Hindu. According to information received by the Vizianagaram Police (Andhra Pradesh), the dead included Potanapalli Subhdara alias Swarna (30), wife of the Maoist party’s Srikakulam divisional committee secretary Daya (Chamala Krishnamurthy) and Landa Rajeswari alias Sarada (26), wife of Gora Vallabha Rao alias Murali - Srikakulam divisional committee member. The third deceased was reportedly identified as one Jeevani, aged around 20, of Rayagada, Vizianagaram District Superintendent of Police (SP) Y. Gangadhar said. The Maoists were reportedly on their way back to the Andhra Pradesh side of the border when they encountered a combing party around 7am (IST). The exchange of fire occurred for about 30 minutes after which the Maoists escaped from the place. Later, Police found the dead bodies of the slain Maoists. An INSAS rifle, two .303 rifles, a carbine and more than 100 rounds of ammunition were also recovered from the incident site.
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August - 14 
A transit camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was neutralized by the Security Force personnel in a two-hour encounter at Lotekocha jungle in the foothills of Dalma, 30 kilometers m from Jamshedpur, in the evening of August 14, according to Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP
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A transit camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was neutralized by the Security Force personnel in a two-hour encounter at Lotekocha jungle in the foothills of Dalma, 30 kilometers m from Jamshedpur, in the evening of August 14, according to Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP), East Singhbhum, Naveen Kumar Singh said that they had information about the transit camp at Lotekocha. “About 25 CPI-M cadres, including some new recruits, were lodged at the camp since the past three days. As the security team made its way to the spot, the rebels sensed trouble and started firing from their automatic guns and fled away taking the chance of darkness,” the SP added.
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August - 17 August - 18
The Hindu reports that four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested late in the night on August 17 in the Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District after the gun-battle in Madhupur jungle earlier on the same day. Sunil Mahato, Haradhan Khanra, Subhas Mahato and Arun
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The Hindu reports that four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested late in the night on August 17 in the Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District after the gun-battle in Madhupur jungle earlier on the same day. Sunil Mahato, Haradhan Khanra, Subhas Mahato and Arun Das were arrested from the Madhupur and Memul villages. Several traditional weapons and crude bombs were recovered from them. They were remanded to Police custody till July 23 by the Midnapore District court on August 18.
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August - 19 
All 10 abducted employees of the HINDALCO Industries Limited were released from captivity after 52 hours from the Belwari forest under Mahuadarn Police station in the Latehar District in the afternoon of August 19. Gumla SP Upendra Kumar said that the SFs had intensified combing operations in the de
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All 10 abducted employees of the HINDALCO Industries Limited were released from captivity after 52 hours from the Belwari forest under Mahuadarn Police station in the Latehar District in the afternoon of August 19. Gumla SP Upendra Kumar said that the SFs had intensified combing operations in the dense forests of the region following abduction of the employees by the Naxalites (left-wing extremists) on August 17, adding, when the SFs encircled the Belwari forest, the kidnappers opened fire which was retaliated by the SFs. But realising that they had been encircled in from all sides, the Naxalites let the captives off and disappeared deep into the forest, he added. Sources said the CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’ Sanjay Yadav, who had parted ways with the outfit along with his trusted lieutenants and a cache of sophisticated arms two months ago, is believed to have carried out the abduction. Intelligence sources had earlier claimed that Sanjay, who was a ‘platoon commander’ of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army of the CPI-Maoist, quit due to his growing differences with ‘zonal commander’ Nakul Yadav. Sources added that Sanjay and his group of around 25 members had been running his own group and demand for levy is believed to be the primary reason behind the extremists striking in the mining block of the State.
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August - 19 
PTI reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces exchanged fire at three places in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on August 19 for the second time in three days, Police said. The firing took place at Kantapahari, Bhulageria and Kadasole are
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PTI reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces exchanged fire at three places in the Lalgarh area of West Midnapore District on August 19 for the second time in three days, Police said. The firing took place at Kantapahari, Bhulageria and Kadasole areas, which were earlier brought under control by the Central Forces and the Police in anti-Maoist operations since June 19. Sources said that there was no casualty in the firing and added that a 300-member armed group of Maoists have sneaked into Lalgarh.
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August - 21 
PTI reports that Police personnel were engaged in an exchange of fire with a group of Maoists at Edadalli, about 125 kilometers from Chikmagalur, on August 21, an unnamed Police official said. The reports said that a Police team which spotted 10 Maoists during combing operations launched in the morn
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PTI reports that Police personnel were engaged in an exchange of fire with a group of Maoists at Edadalli, about 125 kilometers from Chikmagalur, on August 21, an unnamed Police official said. The reports said that a Police team which spotted 10 Maoists during combing operations launched in the morning, asked them to surrender but the insurgents opened fire. The encounter between the two sides continued till the afternoon and casualties, if any, were not immediately known, Superintendent of Police M. N. Nagaraj said.
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August - 21 
Two Naxalites were injured in the August 21 incident of exchange of fire in Chikmagalur District, reports Express Buzz. Police also recovered army grenades, electronic detonators, radio, walkie-talkie, large quantity of ammunition, condoms, medicines, letters addressed to different media groups, hou
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Two Naxalites were injured in the August 21 incident of exchange of fire in Chikmagalur District, reports Express Buzz. Police also recovered army grenades, electronic detonators, radio, walkie-talkie, large quantity of ammunition, condoms, medicines, letters addressed to different media groups, household utensils among other things from the encounter site.
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August - 22 
PTI reports that in the second such incident in two days in Karnataka, the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) and Naxalites (Left-Wing extremists) exchanged fire at Alamadi village near Augumbe in the Shimoga District on August 22. According to reports, a group of extremists fired at the Police team, which was
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PTI reports that in the second such incident in two days in Karnataka, the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) and Naxalites (Left-Wing extremists) exchanged fire at Alamadi village near Augumbe in the Shimoga District on August 22. According to reports, a group of extremists fired at the Police team, which was combing the area following a tip-off about the movement of the Naxalites.
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August - 23 
Six CPI-Maoist cadres, disguised as pilgrims, were arrested along with 1,100 self-loading rifles (SLR) cartridges after a brief encounter near Silli village on the Silli-Gola road at around 2.30am (IST) on August 23. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar said the breakthrough had come
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Six CPI-Maoist cadres, disguised as pilgrims, were arrested along with 1,100 self-loading rifles (SLR) cartridges after a brief encounter near Silli village on the Silli-Gola road at around 2.30am (IST) on August 23. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Praveen Kumar said the breakthrough had come after someone tipped them about the ammunition supply. “I have informed my Munger counterpart who is conducting raids to arrest the supplier,” Kumar added, saying seven rounds of firing took place before the six persons could be arrested. Those arrested were identified as Bholo Shaw alias David, Pradeep Mahto, Rajesh Kumar Mahto, Prafulla Kumar Mahto, Mandal Das and Murari Hussian. Except Pradeep and Hussain, all were dressed as pilgrims visiting Baidyanath Dham during Shravan Mela (religious fair). Pradeep, riding the motorcycle, was escorting the ammunition-laden car, driven by Hussain, in which the other four were also traveling. Kumar said that Pradeep was arrested first near the village, about 40 kilometres from Ranchi. “After interrogation, Pradeep divulged the information and we targeted the car,” he added. The cartridges, supposed to be handed over to Maoist ‘sub-zonal’ commander Kundan Pahan were carried from Munger in Bihar in a car escorted by a motorcycle. Kumar said Bholo alias David was a key member of the Pahan group. “He has been active in Bundu and Tamar for the past four years and can be called Kundan’s right hand. He is wanted in at least 12 cases registered in Bundu and Tamar police stations,” he added.
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August - 23 
With another Policeman succumbing to injuries on August 23, the number of Police personnel killed in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on a Police patrol in Jamui on August 22 increased to five. "One more Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) jawan succumbed to injuries at a hospital
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With another Policeman succumbing to injuries on August 23, the number of Police personnel killed in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on a Police patrol in Jamui on August 22 increased to five. "One more Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) jawan succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Jamui," Addition Director General (headquarters) Neelmani told PTI in Patna. "Body of a Naxalite who might have been killed during the encounter was also recovered today from an isolated place, about three km from the spot," he said, adding that there was a possibility of several other Maoists being killed in the encounter whose bodies may have been taken away by the extremists. As reported earlier, four Police personnel, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector, were killed while two others sustained injuries when the CPI-Maoist cadres attacked them under Sono Police Station in Jamui District.
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August - 24 
PTI reports that an exchange of fire took place between Police and a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sonsuri forest in Kurkheda taluk (revenue division) of Gadchiroli District in the evening of Aug 24. One .303 rifle and four 12 bore rifles, apart from some Maoist lit
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PTI reports that an exchange of fire took place between Police and a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sonsuri forest in Kurkheda taluk (revenue division) of Gadchiroli District in the evening of Aug 24. One .303 rifle and four 12 bore rifles, apart from some Maoist literature, were recovered from the spot, Police said. The exact number of Maoists injured could not be known immediately. However, no Policeman was injured in the encounter, Police added.
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August - 25 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and five others were arrested in an encounter at Sakir Bigha in Gaya District on August 25, reported PTI. "Acting on a tip-off, police raided the area where the Maoists had assembled. The encounter took place when they, on being sighted
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and five others were arrested in an encounter at Sakir Bigha in Gaya District on August 25, reported PTI. "Acting on a tip-off, police raided the area where the Maoists had assembled. The encounter took place when they, on being sighted by the police, fired at them," Superintendent of Police (SP) Sushil Khopade said. A Maoist sustained injuries in the encounter and died on way to the hospital, the SP said. One carbine, two country-made rifles and rounds of ammunition were recovered from the five arrested ultras, he added. However, Times of India reports that seven persons, suspected to be Maoists, were arrested following a clash between two groups near Barabar hills in Jehanabad District. One of them succumbed to his injuries on the way to hospital. Police also recovered some arms and ammunition from them. Gaya Deputy Inspector General Anupama Nilekar said near Shakirbigha village close to Barabar hills in Jehanabad District there was an encounter in which a suspected Naxal (left wing extremist) Surendra Manjhi was killed and six others were arrested by the Police. Addition Director General (Head Quarters) Neelmani, however, denied the involvement of Police in the encounter.
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August - 25 
Two Policemen were injured in an encounter with the Maoists who set ablaze four trucks near Taimara Ghati on the Ranchi-Jamshedpur road, according to Deccan Herald. Telegraph quoted Senior Superintendent of Police (Ranchi) Praveen Kumar as saying that the trucks were attacked by a Maoist squad that
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Two Policemen were injured in an encounter with the Maoists who set ablaze four trucks near Taimara Ghati on the Ranchi-Jamshedpur road, according to Deccan Herald. Telegraph quoted Senior Superintendent of Police (Ranchi) Praveen Kumar as saying that the trucks were attacked by a Maoist squad that included women. An anti-landmine vehicle carrying 10 personnel of the District Armed Police then reached the spot from Bundu. The extremists opened fire injuring driver Satish Kumar Ohdar. Constable Sukra Oroan returned fire, but was also injured in the shootout. As reported earlier, the insurgents set ablaze four trucks on the Ranchi-Jamshedpur National Highway on August 25. One truck driver was also injured.
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August - 27 
The joint police team of Gumla, Ghaghra and Lohardaga's Senha Police station seized arms, ammunition and several other incriminating items after an encounter with People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) activists at Hapamuni village situated in bordering areas of both the Districts under Ghaghra P
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The joint police team of Gumla, Ghaghra and Lohardaga's Senha Police station seized arms, ammunition and several other incriminating items after an encounter with People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) activists at Hapamuni village situated in bordering areas of both the Districts under Ghaghra Police station on August 27. SP Subodh Prasad said Police team had swung into action on a tip-off about PLFI activist, including its commander Rajesh Tiger alias Lal Tiger, accompanied by Surendra Oraon, who had escaped from Lohardaga prison and Budha Meer, were in the area. When police surrounded them they started firing. Police retaliated but the PLFI extremists managed to escape. The Police later seized a 9-mm pistol, a country-made pistol and a regular DBBL gun and 10 cartridges including 7 of 315 and rests of 12 bore. Some of the belongings of PLFI activists, which they left behind while escaping, were also seized. Two girls were also arrested from the incident site. Police personnel from the Senha Police station have been sent in a special mission against the PLFI squad who were reportedly taking shelter in a remote area under the same Police station, the SP said.
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August - 31 
Samaya Live reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a cash reward of INR 5000 was arrested from Darya forest under Raipur Police circle in the Sonbhadra District on August 31, Police said. Fagu Kharwar was arrested during an encounter with the Police followi
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Samaya Live reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a cash reward of INR 5000 was arrested from Darya forest under Raipur Police circle in the Sonbhadra District on August 31, Police said. Fagu Kharwar was arrested during an encounter with the Police following a tip off, Police said, adding that a carbine and a number of cartridges were recovered from his possession. Other associates of Kharwar, however, managed to escape from the spot during exchange of fire, they added. Kharwar was wanted in a number of criminal cases in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
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September - 1 
A heavy exchange of fire took place between the Police and Maoists at Kalrabera forest under Ghurabandha Police station in the Ghatshila sub-division. The East Singhbhum However, no casualty was reported from either side.
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A heavy exchange of fire took place between the Police and Maoists at Kalrabera forest under Ghurabandha Police station in the Ghatshila sub-division. The East Singhbhum However, no casualty was reported from either side.
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September - 2 
About 60-armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the base office of SPML Road Construction Company under Chandramandi outpost of Chakai Police station, about 40 kilometers from the headquarters of Jamui District, at around 11.30 pm and abducted eight of its security
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About 60-armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the base office of SPML Road Construction Company under Chandramandi outpost of Chakai Police station, about 40 kilometers from the headquarters of Jamui District, at around 11.30 pm and abducted eight of its security guards in Jamui District in the night of September 2, reported Times of India. Two of the guards, however, managed to escape during an encounter that later took place between the extremists and Police. The Maoists raided the SPML plant at Hariondhi village and damaged pay loaders and three trucks, the Additional Director General (Headquarters) Neelmani said. The Maoists also set ablaze six vans and damaged the store where construction materials were kept. Neelmani said though Special Task Force personnel, assisted by district-armed policemen, engaged the Maoists in an encounter for some time, the extremists managed to escape into the thick forest lining the Jamui-Chakai Road. During the exchange of fire between Police and Maoists that went on for about half an hour, two of the abducted guards managed to slip away. The other six were taken away by the Maoists, who threatened the company with dire consequences if it did not pay levy. The non-payment of levy demanded by the Maoists from the private firm owner was allegedly the reason for the attack, the officer added. Meanwhile, sources said SPML has suffered losses worth INR 2 crore in the Maoist attack. PTI reports that over 400 Maoists were involved in the attack.
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September - 3 
PTI reports that seven Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were arrested on September 3 after the Police overpowered them following an encounter at Matoli village in the Garwah District, Police said. "During the two-hour gun-battle with the Naxalites of the Trititya Prastui Committee (TPC), 200 rounds
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PTI reports that seven Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were arrested on September 3 after the Police overpowered them following an encounter at Matoli village in the Garwah District, Police said. "During the two-hour gun-battle with the Naxalites of the Trititya Prastui Committee (TPC), 200 rounds were fired from both sides. There was no casualty on either side," said Superintendent of Police (SP) Saket Kumar Singh. Getting a tip-off that a group of TPC activists had congregated near the village, the Police team rushed to the spot around 4pm (IST), triggering the exchange of firing. 11 guns were recovered from their possession, the SP said. The TPC, a breakaway group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), has been engaged in extortion and loot in the area, the SP said.
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September - 4 
At least two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Police in the Ranchi District on September 4, reports Telegraph. A gun battle ensued between the two sides when the Maoists opened fire towards a Police picket at Baruhatu forest in the Bundu Police
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At least two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Police in the Ranchi District on September 4, reports Telegraph. A gun battle ensued between the two sides when the Maoists opened fire towards a Police picket at Baruhatu forest in the Bundu Police Station area around 1.30am (IST). At least 700 rounds of bullets were fired from automatic and semi-automatic weapons during the encounter that continued for nearly three hours. Superintendent of Police (SP), Anup T. Mathew, confirmed the incident saying the Police forced the Maoists to retreat. “The rebels had opened fire from the hilly terrain side and wanted to damage the picket, which hinders their subversive activities. We killed at least two rebels,” Mathew said. He said the purpose of the attack was to divert the attention of the police who have intensified operations in other parts of Bundu.
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September - 4 
In another incident, an armed squad of the Maoists attacked an abandoned Police picket at Maniadih in the Tundi block (administrative unit), some 40 kilometers from the Dhanbad District headquarters. The insurgents planted two powerful can bombs around 1am, destroying a major portion of the picket.
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In another incident, an armed squad of the Maoists attacked an abandoned Police picket at Maniadih in the Tundi block (administrative unit), some 40 kilometers from the Dhanbad District headquarters. The insurgents planted two powerful can bombs around 1am, destroying a major portion of the picket. They also opened fire and reportedly shouted slogans against the Police and the administration before leaving the spot. Talking to Telegraph, Deputy SP Burnwal said no one had sustained injuries in the incident.Returning from Maniadih, the extremists also attacked the Pokharia Police picket, engaging the Police in a 10-minute encounter before disappearing into the dense forests. Sources said losses incurred by the security establishment in the District are being pegged at INR 1500000.
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September - 8 
Three Naxalites (left wing extremists) of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested after an encounter with the Police at Churugarha, about 70 kilometers from Ranchi, the Police said on September 8, reported PTI. Th
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Three Naxalites (left wing extremists) of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested after an encounter with the Police at Churugarha, about 70 kilometers from Ranchi, the Police said on September 8, reported PTI. The Police reached the spot after getting a tip-off that a group of JPC cadres had assembled at Churugarha to plot a crime in the night of September 7. The JPC cadres started firing as soon as they spotted the Police, triggering a two-hour long gun-battle before the Naxalites tried to flee. The police, however, chased and arrested three of them. Three rifles and some ammunition were seized from their possession, Senior Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar said. Over 150 bullets were fired by both the sides, he added and claimed that some of the Naxalites had suffered bullet wounds, but they managed to escape. “One of the three arrested Naxalites, identified as Raj Kumar Ganju, is a big catch for the police,” he added further. Ganju was allegedly involved in a number of cases.
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September - 10 
PTI reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were killed in a Police encounter in the Dantewada District on September 10, Police said. A team of Central Reserve Police Force and District Force shot dead the extremists in an encounter that took place
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PTI reports that three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were killed in a Police encounter in the Dantewada District on September 10, Police said. A team of Central Reserve Police Force and District Force shot dead the extremists in an encounter that took place in the forests of Banjepalli village, Dantewada Superintendent of Police Amresh Mishra said. The Maoists opened fire on Police Company when it was patrolling the area, he said, adding that the extremists were killed in the retaliatory action.
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September - 10 September - 11
Times of India reports that Security Forces exchanged fire with a group of 50-60 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Bandih village at the foot of Ayodhya Hills near Kanthaljore forest in Purulia District in the early morning of September 11. The exchange of fire started
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Times of India reports that Security Forces exchanged fire with a group of 50-60 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Bandih village at the foot of Ayodhya Hills near Kanthaljore forest in Purulia District in the early morning of September 11. The exchange of fire started at 1.30 am (IST) and lasted around 15 minutes, after which the Maoists fled towards Jharkhand. However, there were no casualties in the encounter. Few hours earlier, around 11.30 pm (IST) on September 10, the same Maoist group in military fatigue raided the house of a local leader of ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Badan Paramanik, in Burudih village in the same District. Badan, whose name figures on the Maoist hitlist, has been staying away from home for some time. Failing to find him, the Maoists assaulted his son Goutam and wife Sabitri outside their home and warned that all of them would be killed if Badan did not quit the party immediately. They set ablaze to a haystack in the house before leaving. Further, the Maoists then went to the house of Chunnu Gorai, a well-heeled farmer, at the other end of the village and asked him to hand over his licensed gun. "As I refused to do so, they threatened to blow up my house using landmines. My wife then urged me to hand over the gun and I did so. The Maoists left, but only after hurling a few bombs outside our house in a bid to create panic among villagers," Gorai recalled.
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September - 12 
A youth was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Tunder village on September 12 after refusing to go along with them, ANI reported. “Maoists went to Tunder village and forced the village boys to go with them. They could take two boys with them but the third one, M
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A youth was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Tunder village on September 12 after refusing to go along with them, ANI reported. “Maoists went to Tunder village and forced the village boys to go with them. They could take two boys with them but the third one, Manglu, resisted. He did not want to go with them. In retaliation, the Maoists punished him by shooting at him. They took the rest of the boys for training,” said Bastar Superintendent of Police P. Sundar Raj. He further said that following a spate of incidents being reported from the area, the Police would initiate a campaign urging villagers to stand up against Maoists efforts to recruit village boys. “We appeal to villagers that if Maoists forcefully take their boys with them, the villagers must resist this collectively. We are starting a campaign to create awareness on this,” Raj added.
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September - 15 
The Hindu reports that a militia member of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the Police near Jaggaram village in the Kunavaram forest in Khammam District on September 15. Police said that special parties took up combing operations in the pocket followin
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The Hindu reports that a militia member of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the Police near Jaggaram village in the Kunavaram forest in Khammam District on September 15. Police said that special parties took up combing operations in the pocket following information about Maoist activities. While the dalam (squad) managed to escape, Madakam Bheemili, a Gothikoya youth from Chhattisgarh, was killed in the exchange of fire.
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September - 18 
According to the report, the SF personnel raided a Maoist camp located at Palachalam, 600 kilometres south of State capital Raipur, under Kisteram Police station area in the evening of September 17. Additional Director General of Police Girdhari Nayak said that the SF personnel surrounded the area f
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According to the report, the SF personnel raided a Maoist camp located at Palachalam, 600 kilometres south of State capital Raipur, under Kisteram Police station area in the evening of September 17. Additional Director General of Police Girdhari Nayak said that the SF personnel surrounded the area from all corners and then attacked the camp. The extremists retaliated and a gun battle ensued. Nayak added that 10 dead bodies of the extremist were recovered and the SF personnel destroyed an arms factory being run at the hideout. During the gunfire, the CoBRA assistant commandant was killed on the spot, while four personnel were injured. This was CoBRA’S, the elite anti-Naxal (left wing extremist) wing of the Central Reserve Police Force, maiden operation in Chhattisgarh and it involved some 600 personnel, so far the biggest movement of forces in any operation against the Naxalites in the State. Denying that the operation was a part of the Union Government’s larger plan of launching a massive anti-Naxalite operation across States, the Inspector General of Police (headquarters), R.K. Vij, told The Telegraph, “It was part of the State’s ongoing offensive against insurgency.”
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September - 18 
In the morning of September 18, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel involved in combing operation had an exchange of fire with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) inside forest near MV90 village under Kalimela Police station of Malkangiri District, reports The Hi
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In the morning of September 18, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel involved in combing operation had an exchange of fire with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) inside forest near MV90 village under Kalimela Police station of Malkangiri District, reports The Hindu. Meanwhile, security in the District was tightened in the wake of anti-Maoist operation going on in Chhattisgarh.
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September - 20 
Times of India reports that Police exchanged fire with Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML-Praja Pratighatana) at Voddugudem village under Govindaraopet mandal (administrative unit) in Warangal District on September 20. The incident happened when the P
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Times of India reports that Police exchanged fire with Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML-Praja Pratighatana) at Voddugudem village under Govindaraopet mandal (administrative unit) in Warangal District on September 20. The incident happened when the Police went to the spot where some dalam (squad) members of the outfit were holding a meeting and asked them to surrender but the latter hurled a bomb at the Police. In retaliation, the Police fired at them, but the Naxalites, including Mohananna, State secretary of the outfit, managed to escape. Though nobody was injured, Police recovered nine kit bags and one locally-made revolver from the encounter site.
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September - 21 
According to Times of India, scores of armed cadres and militia of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a party office of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Enayetpur, 15 kilometres from Midnapore near Lalgarh in West Midnapore District in the afternoon of Septem
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According to Times of India, scores of armed cadres and militia of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a party office of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Enayetpur, 15 kilometres from Midnapore near Lalgarh in West Midnapore District in the afternoon of September 21 triggering a gun battle that has so far left at least 15 people dead. Most of the dead are believed to be CPI-M workers. The Maoist gunmen are reportedly led by Koteswar Rao alias Kishan and Bikash. According to sources, about 200 CPI-M supporters had assembled at the Enayetpur party office over the last three weeks, apparently to stop the Maoist advance towards Midnapore town. Many of them had also taken shelter there, with the Maoists killing CPM men almost every day. On September 21, many of them had left to celebrate Eid festival. Only 50-odd CPI-M cadres held fort at the party office. In the afternoon, a 10,000-strong group of tribals, many of them carrying firearms, started marching towards the office, led by Kishan and Bikash. At 5pm (IST), the Maoist assault party started surrounding the building.
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September - 22 
Three Tritiya Prasuti Committee (TPC) cadres were killed and three others arrested during a gun battle between the Police and the extremists in the Kumbha Begwari village of Hazaribagh District on September 22, reports Ranchi Express. The arrested cadres were identified by Ram Kumar Ganju, Binay Mun
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Three Tritiya Prasuti Committee (TPC) cadres were killed and three others arrested during a gun battle between the Police and the extremists in the Kumbha Begwari village of Hazaribagh District on September 22, reports Ranchi Express. The arrested cadres were identified by Ram Kumar Ganju, Binay Munda, and Rajesh Munda. The deceased extremist, however, were not identified yet. The encounter started in the morning and lasted till evening and nearly 500 rounds of fires were exchanged from both sides. Police recovered some arms and five- six pairs of shoes and slippers from them.
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September - 23 
PTI reports that an encounter occurred between the Security Force (SF) personnel and the Naxalites (left wing extremists) at the Pandabir village of West Singhbhum District when the SFs were returning after attending a meeting with Gram Raksha Dal (village protection unit) on September 23. Superinte
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PTI reports that an encounter occurred between the Security Force (SF) personnel and the Naxalites (left wing extremists) at the Pandabir village of West Singhbhum District when the SFs were returning after attending a meeting with Gram Raksha Dal (village protection unit) on September 23. Superintendent of Police Akhilesh Kumar Jha said that the SF personnel conducted raids in the village following a tip-off that a number of extremists have assembled there. The Naxalites started firing at the SF personnel, who retaliated. The extremist, however, managed to escape. The encounter lasted for a brief period and no report of any casualty or seizure was made, he added.
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September - 24 
At least 12 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during a gun battle between the Chhattisgarh Police and the extremists in the Bijapur District on September 24, reports Express Buzz. Though the Police could not locate the dead bodies of the slain extremists as they were ca
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At least 12 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during a gun battle between the Chhattisgarh Police and the extremists in the Bijapur District on September 24, reports Express Buzz. Though the Police could not locate the dead bodies of the slain extremists as they were carried away by their fellow cadres, they arrested two Maoists. None was injured from the Police side, the report added.Chhattisgarh Police sources told Express Buzz over the phone that 600 Police personnel, including the State Task Force and Special Police Officers from Dantewada, set off for the Maoist stronghold of Isulnar village in Bijapur two days ago on specific information about the presence of at least 200 Maoists (a company of the Maoists besides local militia). While combing, a Police party came under heavy fire from the Maoists. The other Police teams soon joined the shootout and a heavy firing ensued. "We fired around 2,000 rounds in reply to an almost equal number of rounds fired by the enemy," Police sources said, adding, that both sides maintained a distance of about 150 metres. They said they could see the Maoists carrying away the bodies of the dead. "We saw nine bodies being carried away but the number of deaths on their side could be more," sources added. The Police suspect that among those killed could be a section commander. The report added that the Maoists used two-inch mortars which are normally available with the Police or paramilitary forces.In addition, two Maoists, identified as Kursam Budru (35) and Kursum Mura (30), were arrested from the encounter site. Even as the gun battle was on, the extremists planted improvised explosive devices along the route which the Police later defused and recovered. Though the encounter came to an end by the evening of September 25, the Police treaded cautiously anticipating landmine attacks. "We found 50 kg explosives near Isulnar village," sources said, describing the two arrested extremist as hardcore who did not reveal anything before the Police.
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September - 29 
The Hindu reports that the Security Forces and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) got engaged in a gun battle at Dahijuri in the West Midnapore District in the evening of September 29. However, no casualty was reported. The Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Verma said apar
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The Hindu reports that the Security Forces and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) got engaged in a gun battle at Dahijuri in the West Midnapore District in the evening of September 29. However, no casualty was reported. The Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Verma said apart from the incident of fire-exchange, one landmine was also detected and defused by the Police during the day.
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October - 1 
Times of India reports that the Sonebhadra District Police arrested an ‘area commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Anil Thakur alias Baikunth in Maikaha area under Kone Police Station on October 1 after a brief gun battle. Other Maoist cadres, however, managed to
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Times of India reports that the Sonebhadra District Police arrested an ‘area commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Anil Thakur alias Baikunth in Maikaha area under Kone Police Station on October 1 after a brief gun battle. Other Maoist cadres, however, managed to escape. The Police recovered two container bombs, connecting wire, flash battery, a revolver, live cartridges and Maoist literature from the possession of Baikunth. Baikunth was mainly active in Bhavnathpur and Kharaundi area. According to Sonebhadra Superintendent of Police (SP) Pritindar Singh, Baikunth belonged to Raji village under Bhavnathpur Police Station in Garhwa District of Jharkhand. He was working under the ‘zonal commander’ Lalvrat Kole. The Police of Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh were searching him for his involvement in eight terrorist attacks. A cash reward of INR 2,500 was also announced on him by Uttar Pradesh Police.
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October - 3 
IANS reports that two Policemen were wounded in a two-hour encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Bundu block (administrative division), 45 kilometres from State capital Ranchi, Police said on October 4. An encounter took place at Madhukamdih villag
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IANS reports that two Policemen were wounded in a two-hour encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Bundu block (administrative division), 45 kilometres from State capital Ranchi, Police said on October 4. An encounter took place at Madhukamdih village under Tamar Police Station in the Ranchi District on October 3 during a search operation launched to rescue the abducted Special Branch Inspector Francis Induwar, adds Times of India. Over 500 rounds of fire were exchanged between the two sides. The Security Forces (SFs) had rushed to the village on specific information that a Maoist squad had assembled near the native place of the CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’, Kundan Pahan. The Inspector General of Police, S. N. Pradhan, who is also the spokesperson of the Jharkhand Police, said a combing operation was launched on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoists in the area. "The security forces ultimately forced the Maoists to retreat," he added.
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October - 6 
PTI reports that a young woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the Police in Gadchiorli District on October 6. A group of Maoists opened indiscriminate firing at Police patrol party which returned fire in the Pannemara forests near Murumgoan
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PTI reports that a young woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with the Police in Gadchiorli District on October 6. A group of Maoists opened indiscriminate firing at Police patrol party which returned fire in the Pannemara forests near Murumgoan village of Dhanora taluka (administrative division). The exchange of fire lasted for about 30 minutes after which the Maoists escaped, Police said. Later the Police recovered the body of a woman Maoist aged between 17 to 19 years. Four locally-made rifles, one grenade and three bags were recovered from the incident site. Police also spotted blood stains at three to four places and suspect that some Maoists might have been injured or killed. However, there was no confirmation of this claim.
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October - 8 
The Hindu reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during an exchange of fire between Maoists and the Security Forces in the Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District on October 8. While the Police refused to identify the person, the Maoists identified him
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The Hindu reports that a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during an exchange of fire between Maoists and the Security Forces in the Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District on October 8. While the Police refused to identify the person, the Maoists identified him as Marang.
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October - 8 
Times of India reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed at least 18 Policemen, including Sub-Inspector C. S. Deshmukh, in an ambush in the dense forests near Laheri Police Station in Gadchiroli District on October 8. The incident occurred when a 40 member Police
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Times of India reports that cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed at least 18 Policemen, including Sub-Inspector C. S. Deshmukh, in an ambush in the dense forests near Laheri Police Station in Gadchiroli District on October 8. The incident occurred when a 40 member Police party came under heavy fire from 150 to 200 Maoists at about 1pm (IST) when it was returning after undertaking search operations following intelligence inputs that Maoists had assembled in the area. District Collector Atul Patne told PTI, "As many as two platoons of BSF (50 personnel) and additional police force was rushed to the spot and they could manage to save the rest of the policemen caught in the heavy fire." Police sources said that about 15 Maoists were also killed in the gun battle.
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October - 15 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at four polling stations in the Gadchiroli District where re-polling was completed on October 15, Police said, according to Times of India. The Maoists opened indiscriminate fire at the Aeetalli polling station in the Kotni su
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at four polling stations in the Gadchiroli District where re-polling was completed on October 15, Police said, according to Times of India. The Maoists opened indiscriminate fire at the Aeetalli polling station in the Kotni sub-district, said the Additional Superintendent of Police M. K. Sharma. "There were nearly 200 security personnel and we retaliated with firing in their direction. The attackers later withdrew from the area and polling was conducted peacefully," Sharma said. Later in the afternoon, the Maoists again started firing at the same polling station as the voting ended and the poll officials were preparing to leave. Sharma said the Security Forces returned fire and escorted the poll team to safety. Similar incidents of firing took place at polling stations in Burgi in Kotni sub-district, Tadgaon in Bhamragad sub-district and Korchi on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, Sharma added. Sharma said all the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and around 100 poll officials have been safely escorted by road or airlifted to the District headquarters. The Election Department had ordered re-polling in 22 polling stations in Aheri and Amori Assembly Constituencies. Legislative Assembly elections were held in Maharashtra on October 13.
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October - 21 
Telegraph reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire in Barsudhi forest under the Barachatti Police Station area near Bihar-Jharkhand border, some 50 kilometres from Gaya, in the morning of October 21. The encounter last
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Telegraph reports that armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire in Barsudhi forest under the Barachatti Police Station area near Bihar-Jharkhand border, some 50 kilometres from Gaya, in the morning of October 21. The encounter lasted for 90 minutes and the two sides reportedly fired several hundred rounds, with more than a hundred rounds being fired by the Policemen alone.
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October - 21 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on October 21 arrested three Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after a gun battle in the Gaya District. Acting on a tip off, the CRPF troops began combing a forest under Barachatti Police station and an encounter followed soon after. "Three a
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on October 21 arrested three Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after a gun battle in the Gaya District. Acting on a tip off, the CRPF troops began combing a forest under Barachatti Police station and an encounter followed soon after. "Three activists surrendered, who were hiding in the fields when we launched a search operation. On interrogation they confessed they had relations with Maoists and were helping them with arms and ammunition," said the CRPF Commandant Vijay Kumar. "We recovered huge quantity of items like wireless sets, explosives which had timer devices, ammunition and uniform," he added. As reported earlier, armed cadres of the CPI-Maoist and the Security Forces exchanged fire in Barsudhi forest under the Barachatti Police Station area near Bihar-Jharkhand border, some 50 kilometres from Gaya, in the morning of October 21.
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October - 25 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and four Security Force personnel were killed in separate attacks in three Districts of the Bastar region in southern Chhattisgarh on October 25, reports Hindustan Times. Four Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were killed a
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and four Security Force personnel were killed in separate attacks in three Districts of the Bastar region in southern Chhattisgarh on October 25, reports Hindustan Times. Four Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were killed and two critically injured in a landmine blast triggered by the Maoists in a hilly terrain in the Dantewada District. The Dantewada Police officials said the CISF personnel were travelling in a jeep when the insurgents detonated a landmine killing a sub-inspector, two head constables and a constable on the spot. The CISF personnel were deployed in Dantewada to guard a public sector unit and premier mining company, the National Mineral Development Corporation, from Maoist attacks. In two separate encounters in the forested terrain of Bijapur District, about 400 kilometres south of State capital Raipur, the Police shot dead at least four Maoists. The Bijapur Superintendent of Police, Avinash Mohanty, told Hindustan Times that a fierce gun-battle continued till the evening and the casualties suffered by the Maoists would be high. "We have recovered four bodies of Maoists so far. Two bullet-riddled bodies were dragged out from Basaguda and two from the Usoor area. There is no report of any casualty or injury inflicted on the cops," Mohanty said, adding, "It was due to the timely retaliation by the cops that we succeeded in killing the rebels." The Police also recovered some firearms and explosives. In another encounter in Kanker District, a woman Maoist was killed by the Police.
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October - 27 
The Security Forces (SFs) on October 27 neutralised a training camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and destroyed their explosives in the Pesraha forest area of Munger District, reports Outlook. Acting on a tip-off, the SFs raided the forest and neutralised the training camp, the
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The Security Forces (SFs) on October 27 neutralised a training camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and destroyed their explosives in the Pesraha forest area of Munger District, reports Outlook. Acting on a tip-off, the SFs raided the forest and neutralised the training camp, the Additional Director General of Police (ADG, Headquarters), Neelmani, said. A truck-load of explosives, including detonators, gelatine fuse wires, besides uniform and generators kept in adjoining bunkers were also destroyed, he added. The ADG said that the SFs were engaged in an encounter with the Maoists for about half-an-hour, but the insurgents managed to escape into the forests.
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October - 27 
Times of India reports that armed cadres of the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) as well as that of Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) laid siege to the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express at Banstala Railway Station, eight kilometres from Jhargram town in West Midnap
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Times of India reports that armed cadres of the People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) as well as that of Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) laid siege to the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express at Banstala Railway Station, eight kilometres from Jhargram town in West Midnapore District, on October 27. The Security Forces rushing to the site for rescue operation were ambushed by the Maoists, triggering an encounter in which two PCPA men were killed and a Policeman was injured. After the gunfight, the PCPA cadres and the Maoists managed to escape. The Security Forces later reached the spot at 7.30pm (IST) and the train left an hour later. The PCPA cadres were demanding the release of Chhatradhar Mahato, the PCPA leader, who was arrested on September 26. Earlier at around 2:30pm, the Maoists held the train driver hostage and encircled the train for about five hours at Banstala. Some passengers were also injured in brick-batting. The driver and his assistant — initially taken to a building near the station — were later released.
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October - 31 
Times of India reports that a villager was injured when a stray bullet hit him during an exchange of fire between Police and the Maoists at Daniya village situated on the foothill of Jhumra under Gomia block of the Bokaro District in the morning of October 31. The Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP
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Times of India reports that a villager was injured when a stray bullet hit him during an exchange of fire between Police and the Maoists at Daniya village situated on the foothill of Jhumra under Gomia block of the Bokaro District in the morning of October 31. The Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP), Saket Singh, said the Police are trying to ascertain whether Argaria is a villager or a Maoist. He said that the victim's presence at the spot has raised suspicion against him. The SP said that Security Force personnel from the District Police and the Central Reserve Police Force were conducting a search operation in the nearby forests when Maoists suddenly opened fire on them. "In retaliation, the security personnel opened 15 rounds of fire. The gun battle did not last for long as the Maoists retreated in haste," he added.
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November - 4 
PTI reports that Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres following an encounter in the Bijapur District. The insurgents opened fire at a patrol party in the forested area near Kamkanar village in the night of November 4, Avinash Mohanty, Superintendent of Police (Bija
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PTI reports that Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres following an encounter in the Bijapur District. The insurgents opened fire at a patrol party in the forested area near Kamkanar village in the night of November 4, Avinash Mohanty, Superintendent of Police (Bijapur) told PTI. With the Police retaliating, the extremists escaped from the incident site and were subsequently arrested. Some Naxal literature was also recovered, the Police added.
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November - 8 
The Lohardaga Police were engaged in three gun battles with the Naxalites (left wing extremists) at three different places along the District's border with Latehar under the Kisko Police Station on November 8, Times of India reported. The Lohardaga Superintendent of Police (SP) Subodh Prasad, who l
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The Lohardaga Police were engaged in three gun battles with the Naxalites (left wing extremists) at three different places along the District's border with Latehar under the Kisko Police Station on November 8, Times of India reported. The Lohardaga Superintendent of Police (SP) Subodh Prasad, who led the Police in taking on cadres of the Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh Simant Committee (JCSC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), said the extremists were led by Sanjay Yadav. The SP said Police recovered three Motorola walkie-talkie sets and a transistor-type device whose function was not known. "After a Maoist-related incident at Navagarh village in the neighbouring Latehar district two days back, we despatched a team of District Armed Police and CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] personnel to the area led by Senha and Kisko police stations officer-in-charges – Police Constable Deogam and Sunil Kumar Tiwari - respectively. It was a preventive step to check the rebels from entering Lohardaga district. The police team detected rebels led by Sanjay Yadav trying enter the district near Siram village of Kisko block which resulted in the first encounter at Siram around noon," the SP added. It was then the joint CRPF and police team informed nearest police pickets at Makka and Richughuta and asked help of additional forces to surround the escaping Maoists. "I requested Latehar SP Kuldeep Dwiwedi to send his nearest forces and rushed towards the spot. I joined the police team from Richughuta police picket who had by then engaged the Maoists in the second encounter near Makka, while the third encounter with forces from the Makka police picket took place at a place between Makka and Peshrar," the SP further said. He said Police forces from both Lohardaga and Latehar were conducting search operations in their respective areas to arrest the Maoists who were on the run. There was no casualty on either side, the SP added.
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November - 10 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and a Policeman was seriously injured in an encounter in the forests of Tetemdagu, about 18 kilometers from Kistaram in the Dantewada District on November 10, reports PTI. The Dantewada Superintendent of Police, Amresh Kumar Mishr
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and a Policeman was seriously injured in an encounter in the forests of Tetemdagu, about 18 kilometers from Kistaram in the Dantewada District on November 10, reports PTI. The Dantewada Superintendent of Police, Amresh Kumar Mishra, told Telegraph that the encounter took place at around 9am (IST) He added, “The jawans (personnel) of District Police and special Police officers were on a regular patrol and search operation in and around the area when the rebels camping in the thickly-forested pocket opened fire. The number of rebels is not known,” adding, the Security Force (SF) personnel retaliated killing seven insurgents. The slain extremists who were in uniform were not identified yet, the officer added. Two rifles, locally-made pistols, Maoist uniforms and a large quantity of explosives and detonators were recovered from the incident site. The SF personnel were returning after a three-day anti-Maoist operation in the area, adds Indian Express.
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November - 11 
IANS reports that Security Forces (SFs) on November 11 fought a long-drawn gun battle with the Maoists in the West Midnapore District while Police fired tear gas shells to quell an agitation by tribals. The central paramilitary troops and armed Police personnel from the State, conducting a joint ope
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IANS reports that Security Forces (SFs) on November 11 fought a long-drawn gun battle with the Maoists in the West Midnapore District while Police fired tear gas shells to quell an agitation by tribals. The central paramilitary troops and armed Police personnel from the State, conducting a joint operation to flush out cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Lalgarh, faced a volley of fire from the Maoists in the jungle area of Laxmanpur in the morning. The troops fired back and the gun battle continued for 90 minutes.
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November - 12 
The Hindu reports that the 72-hour bandh (shutdown) called by the Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) in the Jhargram sub-division of West Midnapore District began on November 12, with its supporters setting a pick-up van afire at Sapdhara near Jhargram. Police sources
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The Hindu reports that the 72-hour bandh (shutdown) called by the Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) in the Jhargram sub-division of West Midnapore District began on November 12, with its supporters setting a pick-up van afire at Sapdhara near Jhargram. Police sources said one villager suffered a bullet injury in a fierce gunfight between the Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Bakshi in the Kotwali area of the Lalgarh region. The bandh was called to protest against the alleged highhandedness of the SFs towards PCPA supporters at a rally staged in front of the office of Jhargram’s Sub-Divisional Officer. Protesters set ablaze the van early in the day and left posters demanding withdrawal of the central SFs from the region and an immediate release of all PCPA leaders, including its chief Chhatradhar Mahato. The Sub-Divisional Officer, P. Ulganathan, said the sub-division witnessed a “complete shutdown, though there was no incident other than the torching of the van.”
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November - 14 
A trader, Susanta Pratihar, was killed on November 14 for defying the 72-hour bandh (shutdown) called by the PCPA, reports Times of India. Security Forces (SFs) spotted his gutted car and a muffler lying beside in the Bhalukbasa forests. Another group of SF personnel recovered a body six kilometres
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A trader, Susanta Pratihar, was killed on November 14 for defying the 72-hour bandh (shutdown) called by the PCPA, reports Times of India. Security Forces (SFs) spotted his gutted car and a muffler lying beside in the Bhalukbasa forests. Another group of SF personnel recovered a body six kilometres away from the spot at Hatimara village in Goaltore. Police fear that it could be Pratihar's body. During the raid in the forest there was an exchange of fire with the Maoist for over two hours.
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November - 14 
The Lohardaga District Police on November 14 arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) activist, Santosh Pradhan, along with a locally-made pistol and four cartridges following a gun battle with the insurgents near Kalhepath village, according to Times of India. The PLFI activists were le
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The Lohardaga District Police on November 14 arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) activist, Santosh Pradhan, along with a locally-made pistol and four cartridges following a gun battle with the insurgents near Kalhepath village, according to Times of India. The PLFI activists were led by Surendra Oraon, charged in dozens of cases, including those of abduction and loot. A few years back, he had fled from Lohardaga prison. The SP Subodh Prasad said Senha Police had received a tip-off that PLFI cadres would go to collect levy from a brick kiln owner at Kalhepath. The PLFI activists opened fire on the cops. The Police retaliated but in order to save civilians in the way failed to arrest at least three insurgents, including Surendra Oraon. However, Santosh Pradhan of Senha was arrested.
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November - 16 
On November 16, the Maoists attacked a security camp at Khudisar under Dumri Police Station, where the Security Forces (SFs) were stationed for election duty. About 200 Maoists attacked the security camp and exchanged fire with the SFs. However, no one was injured. Vehicles of two election campaigne
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On November 16, the Maoists attacked a security camp at Khudisar under Dumri Police Station, where the Security Forces (SFs) were stationed for election duty. About 200 Maoists attacked the security camp and exchanged fire with the SFs. However, no one was injured. Vehicles of two election campaigners were also attacked and glass panes were damaged. The tyres of the cars were also punctured.
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November - 16 
PTI reports that the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on their camp at Khudishar village in the Giridih District, Police said on November 16 (today). About 20 Maoists started firing from a vantage point at the BSF's make-shift camp in
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PTI reports that the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on their camp at Khudishar village in the Giridih District, Police said on November 16 (today). About 20 Maoists started firing from a vantage point at the BSF's make-shift camp in the night of November 15, but a strong retaliatory action from the personnel forced the insurgents to retreat, the Superintendent of Police (SP) Ravikant Dhan said.
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November - 19 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Nagarjuna Reddy (30), was shot dead by a Police combing party in an encounter at Billalagutta near Veligallu reservoir in Galiveedu mandal (administrative division) in the Kadapa District early in the morning of November 19, reports The Hi
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Nagarjuna Reddy (30), was shot dead by a Police combing party in an encounter at Billalagutta near Veligallu reservoir in Galiveedu mandal (administrative division) in the Kadapa District early in the morning of November 19, reports The Hindu. The deceased belonged to Medikurthi village in Chittoor district. Police recovered two 0.38 revolvers, three bullets, three tin bombs, a kit bag, four SIM cards from the encounter site. The Maoists opened fire at a Police party which was combing the area and Police returned fire in retaliation. Nagarajuna Reddy was killed while two others managed to escape, the Police said.
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November - 20 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed Chasi Muliya Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) were killed when Police opened fire on them to prevent arms loot at the Narayanpatna Police Station of Koraput District in the afternoon of November 20, reports The Hindu. Inspector in charge of
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed Chasi Muliya Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) were killed when Police opened fire on them to prevent arms loot at the Narayanpatna Police Station of Koraput District in the afternoon of November 20, reports The Hindu. Inspector in charge of the Narayanpatna Police Station, Jagabandhu Sahu, also received a bullet while trying to save the fire arms from the activists of CMAS. One of the two CMAS cadres killed in the Police firing was identified as K. Singhana. The identity of the other was yet to be ascertained. Koraput District Collector Gadadhar Parida said the firing occurred around 2.45 pm (IST). Some 300 CMAS cadres had gheraoed the Police Station demanding removal of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from the area. They were opposed to the combing operation of Security Force personnel against the Maoists. It was alleged that they also entered into a scuffle with the CRPF personnel posted near the Police Station. Some CMAS members broke open the lock of the main gate of the Police Station and rushed inside. They tried to snatch an AK47 and an SLR rifle held by the sentries of the Police Station and run away. During this tussle to snatch the firearm, one rifle went off and the bullet hit the inspector in charge of the Police Station in his leg. The sentries posted on the rooftop of the Police Station fired at the persons who were trying to escape snatching the firearms. As per initial reports more than 20 rounds were fired. Two of the CMAS activists died on the spot. Before this incident, insurgents had cut down trees to block the Bandhugaon-Narayanpatna road since morning.
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November - 23 
On November 23, Policemen conducting a search operation in the Maoist insurgency-affected area exchanged fire with activists of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) outfit in Koraput District, reports PTI. "Some persons opened fire on a Police tea
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On November 23, Policemen conducting a search operation in the Maoist insurgency-affected area exchanged fire with activists of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) outfit in Koraput District, reports PTI. "Some persons opened fire on a Police team, which was conducting search operation in Narayanpatna area," Superintendent of Police of Koraput District, Deepak Kumar, said. The Police retaliated but none was injured in the firing, he added. The incident occurred three days after two members of the CMAS were killed when Police opened fire to prevent them from looting arms from a Police Station in Narayanpatna on November 20.
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November - 23 
There were reports of an exchange of fire between the Maoists and Security Forces at several locations on November 23. Landmines, hand-made rocket launchers and explosives were recovered after the gunfight, though none could be arrested, the SP added.
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There were reports of an exchange of fire between the Maoists and Security Forces at several locations on November 23. Landmines, hand-made rocket launchers and explosives were recovered after the gunfight, though none could be arrested, the SP added.
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November - 27 
IANS reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and seven others arrested after a gun battle with the Security Forces in the Dantewada District on November 27, officials said. A team of paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Police exchanged gun
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IANS reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and seven others arrested after a gun battle with the Security Forces in the Dantewada District on November 27, officials said. A team of paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Police exchanged gunfire with Maoists at Hiroli in which one extremist was killed and seven arrested, Dantewada Superintendent of Police Amresh Mishra told IANS over phone. Police also recovered one 12 bore gun, three landmines and Maoist literature from the arrested insurgents.
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November - 29 
The bullet-ridden dead body of a person, suspected to have been killed by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was found in the Lalgarh area of West Medinapore District on November 29 taking the death toll in the region over the past three days to six even as incidents of exchange of fi
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The bullet-ridden dead body of a person, suspected to have been killed by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was found in the Lalgarh area of West Medinapore District on November 29 taking the death toll in the region over the past three days to six even as incidents of exchange of fire between Maoists and Security Forces took place at several places in the morning hours, according to The Hindu. Villagers found the body of Dhanpati Murmu, District Secretary of the Jharkhand Party, on the outskirts of Khasjungle village early in the morning, Manoj Verma, District Superintendent of Police, told The Hindu over telephone.
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December - 1 
One Border Security Force (BSF) trooper, Chandrip Singh, was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists in a jungle near Pirakulli at Salboni in the district.
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One Border Security Force (BSF) trooper, Chandrip Singh, was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists in a jungle near Pirakulli at Salboni in the district.
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December - 2 
The Hindu reports that three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with special party Policemen in the evening of December 2 in the forest near Kallegaon-Pittaguda under Kerameri Police Station limits of Adilabad District. While two of those killed we
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The Hindu reports that three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with special party Policemen in the evening of December 2 in the forest near Kallegaon-Pittaguda under Kerameri Police Station limits of Adilabad District. While two of those killed were identified as Mylarapu Adellu alias Bhaskar alias Narsanna, Adilabad District Committee Secretary (DCS) of the CPI-Maoist and Chippakurthi Ravi alias Sudershan, a District Committee member, the third could not be identified due to darkness. Some 10 others were believed to have escaped. Adilabad Superintendent of Police P. Promod Kumar said a sten gun, a SLR, a pistol, a manpac communication set some batteries and blasting material were recovered from the spot. The encounter, which took place gains significance as it comes a week after the Maoists had burnt machinery at the Dorli open cast mine in adjacent Tiryani mandal. Adellu, who carried a reward of INR 500,000 on his head, had escaped a series of encounters with the Police parties in the Jogapur forests of Asifabad in November 2005.
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December - 3 
The Hindu reports that six companies of the Border Security Force (BSF) were withdrawn from the Maoist violence-affected areas in southwest West Bengal for deployment in the remaining three phases of the Assembly elections in Jharkhand, even as Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists engaged in a seve
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The Hindu reports that six companies of the Border Security Force (BSF) were withdrawn from the Maoist violence-affected areas in southwest West Bengal for deployment in the remaining three phases of the Assembly elections in Jharkhand, even as Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists engaged in a seven-hour-long gun battle in the forests near Dherua near Lalgarh in the State’s West Midnapore District on December 3. “At about 10 in the morning a landmine was discovered near Dherua, after which they [Maoists] started firing at us and we had to return their fire,” said Manoj Verma, the West Midnapore Superintendent of Police. There were no causalities, but the exchange of fire lasted until 5 p.m. (IST), Manoj Verma said.
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December - 8 
PTI reports that two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the third phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections on December 8. The elections for 11 seats in the 81-member House registered a turnout of 55 per cent. Maoists, who had
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PTI reports that two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the third phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections on December 8. The elections for 11 seats in the 81-member House registered a turnout of 55 per cent. Maoists, who had given a call for poll boycott, fired at a BSF patrol party near the Sarasdangal forest in Dumka District, killing head constable Dharamvir Singh and constable Dinesh Sharma, Inspector-General of Police V. H. Desmukh said. The BSF personnel, on a road-opening mission for the passage of polling personnel, returned the fire, he said. The fourth phase is scheduled for December 12 and the fifth and final round on December 18. The results will be announced on December 23.
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December - 10 
IANS reports that Police exchanged gunfire with a group of cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Satpati village in West Midnapore District in the night of December 10. While Police said no one was injured, a union minister of the Trinamool Congress, Mukul Roy, claimed one pe
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IANS reports that Police exchanged gunfire with a group of cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Satpati village in West Midnapore District in the night of December 10. While Police said no one was injured, a union minister of the Trinamool Congress, Mukul Roy, claimed one person was killed and six others injured in the gunbattle. An officer manning the control room told IANS that around 40-50 Maoists attacked the Pirakata outpost under Salboni police station around 8 p.m. “The police returned the fire. But there are no reports of any injury,” the officer said.
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December - 11 
A local leader of the CPI-Marxist was killed and several other party supporters were reportedly injured at Parulia village in Salboni sub-division following a gun battle between suspected Maoists and members of the Gana Pratirodh Committee that was set up last year to resist Maoist activities.
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A local leader of the CPI-Marxist was killed and several other party supporters were reportedly injured at Parulia village in Salboni sub-division following a gun battle between suspected Maoists and members of the Gana Pratirodh Committee that was set up last year to resist Maoist activities.
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December - 11 
Security Forces killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a fierce gun battle in Ranchi District on December 11, according to CNN-IBN. The SFs fired 500 rounds of bullets and also lobbed grenades. A huge cache of arms and ammunition including 200 kilograms of explosives, 100
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Security Forces killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a fierce gun battle in Ranchi District on December 11, according to CNN-IBN. The SFs fired 500 rounds of bullets and also lobbed grenades. A huge cache of arms and ammunition including 200 kilograms of explosives, 100 detonators and 30 kilograms can bombs were also recovered. However, Times of India reported that Police busted a Maoist camp killing one extremist and injuring three others. The incident occurred at Anteorda village at the tri-junction of Ranchi, Seraikela and West Singhbhum Districts. "Police fired around 500 rounds, used four high explosives, 14 hand grenades in which one Maoist was killed while three were reportedly injured and the camp was busted by police," Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar. "Around 70 Maoists took advantage of the low visibility and managed to flee through a small stream. But local people confirmed that Maoists were spotted taking their injured counterparts with them," he added. "Police recovered two single-barrel guns, one double-barrel gun, 200 kg ammonium nitrate, 200 kg semi-liquid explosive gel, two landmines weighing 30 kg, 200 detonators, 50 metre codex wire, 100 Duracell batteries, 25 camera flashes," said Kumar. Among other things recovered by Police were several kilograms of food grain meant for nearly 70 people, cooked food, 15 rucksacks of medicines for cerebral malaria, first aid kits and 200 soap cases to be used for making country-made bombs and two large barbed wire cutters. "The IAF helicopter was largely used during a recce mission to guide the movement of security men through the thick jungle," said Kumar, adding that a company of Security Forces will move into the forest in the morning of December 12 (today). "Looking at the recoveries, it appears that Maoists were planning a major attack during the ongoing election or attack police pickets or a camp of security forces," he added.
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December - 11 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with the Police in the Dantewada District, the Police said on December 11, reports The Hindu. The operation led by the District Police force took place in the Aranpur forests of Jangargunda area on December
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with the Police in the Dantewada District, the Police said on December 11, reports The Hindu. The operation led by the District Police force took place in the Aranpur forests of Jangargunda area on December 11, Inspector General (Bastar range) R. K. Vij said. Weapons, including .303 rifles, grenades and IEDs were recovered from the possession of the slain Maoists, he added.
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December - 11 
There was a brief spell of gunfight between the SFs and the Maoists in the forest adjacent to the Pirakata outpost, 16 kilometres from Lalgarh.
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There was a brief spell of gunfight between the SFs and the Maoists in the forest adjacent to the Pirakata outpost, 16 kilometres from Lalgarh.
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December - 13 
Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, in possession of a service revolver, in an encounter in the Dharmaram forests, some 15 kilometres from Yellandu, in the Khammam District at around 6am on December 13, The Hindu reports. According to reports, Vajja Rangaiah, who was
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Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, in possession of a service revolver, in an encounter in the Dharmaram forests, some 15 kilometres from Yellandu, in the Khammam District at around 6am on December 13, The Hindu reports. According to reports, Vajja Rangaiah, who was accused in three murders committed in Khammam and Warangal Districts, was killed in an exchange of fire between a special Police party and a Maoist dalam (squad). Other members of the dalam managed to escape. Rangaiah, who was underground for four years, belonged to Polaram village in the District. A service pistol that belonged to the Chhattisgarh Police was found near his body.
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December - 14 
Two Policemen were killed in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Lohardaga District on December 14, Times of India reports. It was followed by another similar explosion that ripped through a bus some seven hours later in the same District, inj
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Two Policemen were killed in a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Lohardaga District on December 14, Times of India reports. It was followed by another similar explosion that ripped through a bus some seven hours later in the same District, injuring its driver and his deputy. While the first blast occurred at the Jharnapani turning point in Kekrang valley under Kisko Police Station at around 9am (IST), the second one took place near Chandalgo village, about three kilometers away. The bus was returning empty after the Security Forces were airlifted following the Kekrang valley blast but the Maoists targeted it near Chandalgo village. Police recovered wire, blankets and camera flash used to explode the mine. The explosion followed an encounter when 105 rounds of fire were exchanged by either side. No casualty was reported.
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December - 15 
IANS reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the Security Forces in a thickly forested village of Surakhera in the Bijapur District on December 15, Police said. The Maoists opened fire on a Police team and the Policemen returned fire and
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IANS reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the Security Forces in a thickly forested village of Surakhera in the Bijapur District on December 15, Police said. The Maoists opened fire on a Police team and the Policemen returned fire and killed two Maoists. The gun battle continued for about 90 minutes. Some Maoists were reported to have received bullet injuries but they were dragged inside the forest by other cadres, the Police added. Police also recovered a loaded gun, some tiffin bombs and Maoist literature from the site of the gun battle.
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December - 16 
A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Chunaram Murmu, was arrested by the Police following a brief gun battle between the Security Forces and the extremists at Parulia village in the Salboni sub-division of West Midnapore District on December 16, reports The Hindu.
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A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Chunaram Murmu, was arrested by the Police following a brief gun battle between the Security Forces and the extremists at Parulia village in the Salboni sub-division of West Midnapore District on December 16, reports The Hindu.
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December - 18 
A trooper of the of Bihar Military Police (BMP) was killed and two others sustained injuries in a gunfight with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Kanda Ghati in the Bisrampur Police Station area of Palamu District, the Police said on December 19. The Superintendent of Police, Jatin N
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A trooper of the of Bihar Military Police (BMP) was killed and two others sustained injuries in a gunfight with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Kanda Ghati in the Bisrampur Police Station area of Palamu District, the Police said on December 19. The Superintendent of Police, Jatin Narwal, said that a BMP trooper, Pultas Sharma, was killed in the encounter that lasted for about four hours in the night of December 18. The encounter ensued after Maoists attacked a cluster centre at Nawa, the Police said.
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December - 20 
Telegraph reports that two suspected Maoists were shot dead by the Security Forces near Jhargram during a gun battle that injured at least seven villagers caught in the crossfire. The Police identified the slain duo as Santu Mahato, 26, and Kajol Mahato, 22. The People’s Committee against Police Atr
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Telegraph reports that two suspected Maoists were shot dead by the Security Forces near Jhargram during a gun battle that injured at least seven villagers caught in the crossfire. The Police identified the slain duo as Santu Mahato, 26, and Kajol Mahato, 22. The People’s Committee against Police Atrocities, meanwhile, said they were its leaders, “killed when the police fired indiscriminately at villagers”. Santu’s body has been retrieved but Kajol’s was lying deeper in the Boira forest. During a patrol along a State Highway that connects Kharagpur with Jhargram, the joint forces learnt that mines had been planted near Boira. Two companies (around 200 personnel) went there with a bomb squad and defused two improvised devices at around 3pm (IST). 15 minutes after the force had picked up two men on suspicion that they may have planted the mines, 500 villagers surrounded them protesting arrests. The Maoists opened fire from an adjoining forest, a Police official said, adding, “The Maoists tried to put the villagers in the line of fire. Shots rang out as we started lobbing tear-gas shells to drive the villagers away.” The encounter on the fringes of Boira forest, 12 kilometres from Jhargram town, started around 3.30pm and continued till 9pm.
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December - 20 
The Hindu reports that a Police officer was killed and another critically injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Bijapur District on December 20. Assistant Sub-Inspector Baldev Patel died and Constable Jairam Nag was seriously injured in the encounter at
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The Hindu reports that a Police officer was killed and another critically injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Bijapur District on December 20. Assistant Sub-Inspector Baldev Patel died and Constable Jairam Nag was seriously injured in the encounter at Tumnar village under Bangapal Police Station, Bijapur Police Superintendent Avinash Mohanty said.
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December - 22 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the Security Force personnel, while an equal number of extremists were arrested in separate incidents in Chhattisgarh, Police officials said on December 23, The Hindu reported. The Maoists killed in Bijapur Di
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the Security Force personnel, while an equal number of extremists were arrested in separate incidents in Chhattisgarh, Police officials said on December 23, The Hindu reported. The Maoists killed in Bijapur District on December 22 were part of a group that had killed Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Baldev Patel during a gunfight on December 19.
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December - 23 
Three Maoists, including a woman, were arrested from the Dantewada District after a brief exchange of fire with the Police, the officials said.
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Three Maoists, including a woman, were arrested from the Dantewada District after a brief exchange of fire with the Police, the officials said.
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December - 24 
A trooper of the Special Operation Group (SOG), elite anti-Naxalite (left wing extremism) force, was also killed on December 24 during a combing operation at Pallur in the Koraput District, nearly 500 km from here. As reported earlier, a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was k
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A trooper of the Special Operation Group (SOG), elite anti-Naxalite (left wing extremism) force, was also killed on December 24 during a combing operation at Pallur in the Koraput District, nearly 500 km from here. As reported earlier, a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and three Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an exchange of fire between the two sides at Pallur in the Koraput District in the morning of December 24. Police suspects that at least two more Maoists might have been killed in the gun battle. "We recovered the body of the lady Maoist from the scene of the battle. An INSAS rifle was found near here. We believe there might be more casualties among the rebels and search operation is on to find dead bodies," Koraput Superintendent of Police Deepak Kumar said. According to the report, a fierce gun battle between the SFs and the Maoists ensued when a group of around 30 Maoists ambushed a combing party inside forest at Pallur. The Maoists first detonated claymore mines targeting the combing party in which four SOG personnel were injured. Then they fired at them from their hideout provoking return fire from the SFs. While one SOG trooper died on the spot in the landmine explosion, three others sustained bullet injuries.
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December - 24 
PTI reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and three security force personnel injured in an exchange of fire between the two sides at Pallur in the Koraput District in the morning of December 24. The exchange of fire took place when personnel of the Special Oper
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PTI reports that a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and three security force personnel injured in an exchange of fire between the two sides at Pallur in the Koraput District in the morning of December 24. The exchange of fire took place when personnel of the Special Operation Group, the State's elite anti-Maoist force, were going on a combing operation in the Pallur area under Narayanpatna Police Station, said Sub Divisional Police Officer (Narayanapatna) Y. J. Rao. The gun battle, which began near the place where 10 personnel were killed in a landmine blast on June 18, was continuing till the report last came in, he added.
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December - 29 
Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) detonated dynamites to blow up a school building at Jurati village in the Aurangabad District in the morning of December 29, reports The Hindu. Around 200 extremists surrounded the State-run school and triggered blasts partially damagi
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) detonated dynamites to blow up a school building at Jurati village in the Aurangabad District in the morning of December 29, reports The Hindu. Around 200 extremists surrounded the State-run school and triggered blasts partially damaging its building, Police said. A Police patrol soon arrived and engaged the extremists in an encounter for more than two hours. Police recovered two can bombs, cable wires and several Police uniforms besides Naxal literature from the spot.
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December - 29 
PTI reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed by the Police on December 29, while three others were arrested in separate incidents in Bijapur District, officials said. Police department spokesman Inspector General R. K. Vij told PTI that two Maoists were killed
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PTI reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed by the Police on December 29, while three others were arrested in separate incidents in Bijapur District, officials said. Police department spokesman Inspector General R. K. Vij told PTI that two Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with the Police in jungles near Bechapal village, while others managed to escape taking advantage of the thick forest cover. Arms and explosives were also seized from the spot, he added.
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