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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2017
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January - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ carrying a reward of INR 1.5 million on his head and wanted in three States was shot dead in an encounter with Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at the Ramtandi forest under Ghorabandha Police Station in Ghatshi
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ carrying a reward of INR 1.5 million on his head and wanted in three States was shot dead in an encounter with Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at the Ramtandi forest under Ghorabandha Police Station in Ghatshila sub-division of East Singhbhum District on January 3, reports New Indian Express. Supai Tudu, an ‘area commander’ of a faction of the CPI-Maoist, was found dead after an exchange of fire between security personnel and the Maoists. Tudu’s wife, Sonali Tudu, was arrested at the site after the incident. “This is a major achievement for Jharkhand Police. Supai Tudu, who has been one of the most-wanted Maoists, had been obstructing a number of development projects in southern Jharkhand through his disruptive, violent acts,” said Jharkhand Deputy General of Police DK Pandey. East Singbhum, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Anoop T Mathew, said Supai Tudu was wanted in nearly 30 criminal cases in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.
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January - 3 
A District Reserve Group (DRG) jawan was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District on January 3, reports Business Standard. The incident occurred in evening in Basaguda Police Station area when a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) wa
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A District Reserve Group (DRG) jawan was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District on January 3, reports Business Standard. The incident occurred in evening in Basaguda Police Station area when a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing extremism (LWE)] operation, a senior Police official said. A composite squad of DRG, Special Task Force (STF) and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) had launched the operation to the interiors of Basaguda, around 450 kilometres away from Raipur, he said. While the SFs were cordoning off a forested patch close to Tarrem area, they came under heavy fire from a group of ultras that led to the gun-battle, he said. "A DRG jawan sustained bullet injuries on his leg in the incident. However, ultras soon escaped from the spot," he added.
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January - 4 
A suspected Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in dense forest of Bijapur District on January 4, reports Times of India. "The skirmish took place late in afternoon in forest between Puvarti (Sukma District) and Kondapalli villages unde
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A suspected Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in dense forest of Bijapur District on January 4, reports Times of India. "The skirmish took place late in afternoon in forest between Puvarti (Sukma District) and Kondapalli villages under Basaguda Police Station limits of Bijapur," Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP), K L Dhruv said. A joint team of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) – a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) specialised unit, District Reserve Group (DRG) and local Police had launched the Counter-Insurgency Operation in the jungles of Basaguda and Awapalli, he said. While SFs were cordoning off a restive pocket on Bijapur-Sukma border, they came under heavy fire from a group of armed naxals leading to a heavy gun-battle, the SP added. Special Director General (SDG) (Anti-Naxal Operations), D M Awasthi, said that the operation was “intelligence based” and the recovery of the Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) Light Machine Gun (LMG) was very significant for the Chhattisgarh Police”, adds Indian Express. Officials also told that the recovery would bring in valuable information because this is for the first time they have recovered an INSAS LMG, the bearings on it will give them information of the supply chain.
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January - 10 
FiveCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two ‘commander-level’ cadres, were killed in two separate exchanges of fire during an operation launched by Chhattisgarh Police in Narayanpur District on January 10, reports The Indian Express. Senior officials, however,
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FiveCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two ‘commander-level’ cadres, were killed in two separate exchanges of fire during an operation launched by Chhattisgarh Police in Narayanpur District on January 10, reports The Indian Express. Senior officials, however, said that one District Reserve Group (DRG) trooper was killed in the first exchange of fire with the Maoist cadres. Teams with close to 400 Security Forces (SFs) entered the jungles in an area that is home to CPI-Maoist military company number two. D M Awasthi, Special Director General, anti-Maoist operations, told The Indian Express, “The operation was launched on a specific intelligence input about the presence of CPI-Maoist cadres in the area. In the first exchange of fire in the morning in Irpenar, four CPI-Maoist cadres were killed. One trooper was also hurt and evacuated, but he unfortunately passed away.” Intermittent firing continued. In the second exchange of fire, this time in the adjoining Kanker District’s Koylibeda area, one CPI-Maoist cadre was killed and an AK-47 recovered from his possession. The CPI-Maoist cadres killed in the first exchange of fire have been identified as Tirupati, ‘Divisional Commander’, East Bastar division, Ratna Markam, ‘medical in-charge’, company number 6, Shyamu Yadav of company number 6 and Mangalram Salam, a Janmilitia member from Irpenar. The body recovered in the second encounter has been identified as that of Roshan, ‘divisional commander’ of the North Bastar division. “It is clear that there has been a big loss to the CPI-Maoist cadres in this encounter. We have recovered the bodies, but our personnel have narrated stories of the CPI-Maoist cadres dragging away other members of their party under the cover of Light Machine Gun (LMG) fire. This indicates that these could be senior cadre,” Awasthi added.
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January - 12 
The ‘group commander’, Abhay, of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter under Chainpur Police station area of Palamu District on January 12, reports The Indian Express. The encounter took plac
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The ‘group commander’, Abhay, of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter under Chainpur Police station area of Palamu District on January 12, reports The Indian Express. The encounter took place between the team from Garhwa Police, along with a contingent of the Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP). Security Forces (SFs) have recovered two rifles, cartridges, batteries, their chargers, blankets and other materials.
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January - 13 
Six Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Burha Pahari area of Latehar District on January 13, reports The Indian Express. The blast took place during an encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Officials sai
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Six Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Burha Pahari area of Latehar District on January 13, reports The Indian Express. The blast took place during an encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Officials said that three explosions took place first around 5:30 AM,then another took place around 10 AM and then again at 1 PM. Two Assistant Commandants of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), one head constable and two Sub-Inspectors (SIs) and a Jharkhand Police jawan were injured.
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January - 15 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Kandanar forest area under Darbha Police station in Bastar District on January 15, reports The Indian Express. SFs also recovered a .303 rifle, its five live rounds, one SMBL (Single Barrel
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Kandanar forest area under Darbha Police station in Bastar District on January 15, reports The Indian Express. SFs also recovered a .303 rifle, its five live rounds, one SMBL (Single Barrel Muzzle Loading) rifle, a couple of detonators, bags, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and items of daily use. The identity of the Maoist killed is yet to be ascertained. The total number Maoists killed in separate gun-battles in Bastar Division in January 2017 has reached to 8.
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January - 18 
A CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) jawan and a Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] were injured during an encounter in Jharamunigiya village forests under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District on January 18, reports Business Standard. Constable Rajnish Kumar, belonging to
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A CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) jawan and a Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] were injured during an encounter in Jharamunigiya village forests under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District on January 18, reports Business Standard. Constable Rajnish Kumar, belonging to CoBRA 204thbattalion, sustained injury in his leg after he inadvertently stepped over spike-trap laid by the Naxalites, during the face-off. After the encounter, the SFs found and arrested an injured Naxalite, identified as Dasu Banjam, who had been hit by a bullet.
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January - 19 
A Security Force (SF) constable, Santosh Markam, was injured in an exchange of fire with Naxals at Kodenar village under Orchha Police Station in Narayanpur District on January 19, reports India Today. SFs were out on a counterinsurgency operation when they spotted a Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (
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A Security Force (SF) constable, Santosh Markam, was injured in an exchange of fire with Naxals at Kodenar village under Orchha Police Station in Narayanpur District on January 19, reports India Today. SFs were out on a counterinsurgency operation when they spotted a Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) camp in Kodenar. Sensing SFs presence Naxals opened indiscriminate fire.
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January - 23 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in an encounter near Padmetta village under Bedre Police Station in Bijapur District on January 23, reports The Hindu. “Two bodies of Maoists in uniform have been recovered along with one 303 service rifle
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in an encounter near Padmetta village under Bedre Police Station in Bijapur District on January 23, reports The Hindu. “Two bodies of Maoists in uniform have been recovered along with one 303 service rifle, one 315 rifle and one Bharmar in Bijapur district after an encounter. The encounter took place in the forest near Padmetta village under the Bedre police station limits,” said Bijapur District Superintendent of Police (SP) K.L. Dhruv.
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January - 27 
A Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a dense patch of forest under Fulbagdi Police Station limits in Sukma District on January 27, reports PTI. SFs have recovered the body of a male Maoist, clad in uniform, along with a .303 rifle and so
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A Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a dense patch of forest under Fulbagdi Police Station limits in Sukma District on January 27, reports PTI. SFs have recovered the body of a male Maoist, clad in uniform, along with a .303 rifle and some other items of daily use from the spot.
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January - 29 
Two Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)], including a woman cadre, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Purangel forest under Kirandul Police Station limits in Dantewada District on January 29, reports The Hindu. SFs recovered a rifle, a revolver and a huge cache of medicine
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Two Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)], including a woman cadre, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Purangel forest under Kirandul Police Station limits in Dantewada District on January 29, reports The Hindu. SFs recovered a rifle, a revolver and a huge cache of medicines. Inspector General (IG) (Bastar Range) S.R.P. Kalluri said, “The identity of the rebels is being ascertained. Prima facie, it appears that they belong to the medical supply team of the outlawed the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as a large quantity of medicines was seized from the encounter spot.”
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February - 3 
In the meantime, Assistant constable, Sukhuram Netam (33), was killed in an exchange of fire with the Maoists in Rajnandgaon District on February 3, reports The Pioneer. A patrolling party had launched the operation from Bakarkatta area on February 3. Security Forces (SFs) recovered CPI-Maoist-relat
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In the meantime, Assistant constable, Sukhuram Netam (33), was killed in an exchange of fire with the Maoists in Rajnandgaon District on February 3, reports The Pioneer. A patrolling party had launched the operation from Bakarkatta area on February 3. Security Forces (SFs) recovered CPI-Maoist-related documents, bags and other items from the encounter site.
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February - 6 
The Chhattisgarh Police killed Sukhram Lekam alias Sukku, a Janatana Sarkar (People’s Government) President of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in an exchange of fire at Pedia in Bijapur District on February 6, reports The Hindu. Security Forces (SFs) recovered a 12 bore rifle
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The Chhattisgarh Police killed Sukhram Lekam alias Sukku, a Janatana Sarkar (People’s Government) President of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in an exchange of fire at Pedia in Bijapur District on February 6, reports The Hindu. Security Forces (SFs) recovered a 12 bore rifle, 10 cells, and other CPI-Maoist material from the encounter spot.
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February - 7 
A group of Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] fired at the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) troops at Deposit No. 5, atop Bailadila Hills near Kirandul town in Dantewada District on February 7, reports Business Standard. The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked vehi
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A group of Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] fired at the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) troops at Deposit No. 5, atop Bailadila Hills near Kirandul town in Dantewada District on February 7, reports Business Standard. The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked vehicles of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) carrying explosives. They looted explosives and detonators and held employees hostage who have now been freed. They also set ablaze burnt machinery and two vehicles. There are no reports of death or injury.
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February - 8 
Two People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres were killed and five others injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the Pital Forest under the Bisra Police limits in Sundargarh District on February 8, reports The Pioneer. SFs recovered 11 magazines; an AK-47 rifle and
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Two People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres were killed and five others injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the Pital Forest under the Bisra Police limits in Sundargarh District on February 8, reports The Pioneer. SFs recovered 11 magazines; an AK-47 rifle and eight other guns, 190 live bullets, 45 mobile phones, clothes and shoes were seized from the spot. PLFI is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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February - 9 
Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire during a combing operation at Kutudi forest under Bijaghati Panchayat (local-self government) in Narayanpatna District on February 9, reports Odisha TV. No injuries have been reported.
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Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres exchanged fire during a combing operation at Kutudi forest under Bijaghati Panchayat (local-self government) in Narayanpatna District on February 9, reports Odisha TV. No injuries have been reported.
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February - 10 
A Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE) ] was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a dense forest under Basaguda Police Station in Bijapur District on February 10, reports PTI. SFs recovered the body of a male Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre along with weapon,
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A Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE) ] was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a dense forest under Basaguda Police Station in Bijapur District on February 10, reports PTI. SFs recovered the body of a male Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre along with weapon, grenades and Naxal-related material from the spot.
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February - 10 
In another incident, SFs recovered arms including one AK-47 rifle, its three magazines and 26 cartridges, one carbine, its one magazine and 35 cartridges after an exchange of fire with the Maoists in Rajnandgaon District on February 10, reports PTI.
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In another incident, SFs recovered arms including one AK-47 rifle, its three magazines and 26 cartridges, one carbine, its one magazine and 35 cartridges after an exchange of fire with the Maoists in Rajnandgaon District on February 10, reports PTI.
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February - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) comprising of Special Operation Group (SOG) and Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire at Kutudi forest on Bijaghati and Tentulidpadar Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) border in Narayanpatna District on February 10, report
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Security Forces (SFs) comprising of Special Operation Group (SOG) and Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire at Kutudi forest on Bijaghati and Tentulidpadar Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) border in Narayanpatna District on February 10, reports The New Indian Express. However, no injuries were reported.
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February - 12 
In the meantime, Police Constable, Korsa Naga was seriously injured in an exchange of fire with CPI-Maoist cadres in a dense forest pocket of Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District on February 12, reports, The Pioneer. The skirmish took place in the forest coming under Bhejji Police Station
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In the meantime, Police Constable, Korsa Naga was seriously injured in an exchange of fire with CPI-Maoist cadres in a dense forest pocket of Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District on February 12, reports, The Pioneer. The skirmish took place in the forest coming under Bhejji Police Station limits when a joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Group (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation, Superintendent of Police (SP), Indira Kalyan Elesela said.
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February - 13 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was gunned down in an exchange of fire between the Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) at a village in Bijapur District on February 13, reports Financial Express. Theidentity of the killed Maoist was yet to be ascertained.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was gunned down in an exchange of fire between the Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) at a village in Bijapur District on February 13, reports Financial Express. Theidentity of the killed Maoist was yet to be ascertained.
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February - 16 
The Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Border Security Force (BSF) camp at Kartalpali near Mathili Police limits in Malkangiri District on February 16, reports The Telegraph. BSF jawans retaliated when CPI-Maoist cadres fired at the BSF camp to oppose the election at Kar
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The Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Border Security Force (BSF) camp at Kartalpali near Mathili Police limits in Malkangiri District on February 16, reports The Telegraph. BSF jawans retaliated when CPI-Maoist cadres fired at the BSF camp to oppose the election at Kartalpali. No casualty has been reported in the incident. Maoists had warned the tribals not to contest or cast vote.
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February - 19 
In an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs), two cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in two separate encounters in Bijapur District and Sukma District on February 19, reports The Hindu. In Bijapur District, one female CPI-Maoist cadre was killed and two weapo
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In an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs), two cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in two separate encounters in Bijapur District and Sukma District on February 19, reports The Hindu. In Bijapur District, one female CPI-Maoist cadre was killed and two weapons were recovered in a joint operation of Telangana Greyhounds [elite anti-Maoist unit of Telangana Police] and Bijapur District Police. In Sukma District, Special Task Force (STF) and the District Reserve Guard (DRG) killed one CPI-Maoist cadre and two weapons were recovered. No injuries were reported among the SFs.
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February - 21 
Mantu Khaira, ‘zonal-commander’ of CPI-Maoist, was killed in an anti-Maoist operation, led by Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajeev Ranjan, in Dahibara forests under Anandpur in Banka District on February 21, reports New Indian Express. The Security Forces (SFs), comprising personne
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Mantu Khaira, ‘zonal-commander’ of CPI-Maoist, was killed in an anti-Maoist operation, led by Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajeev Ranjan, in Dahibara forests under Anandpur in Banka District on February 21, reports New Indian Express. The Security Forces (SFs), comprising personnel from the Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar Police and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), recovered two Self Loading Rifle (SLR), an AK-47 rifle and some grenades at the encounter site. No SFs were injured during the encounter.
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February - 21 
Security Forces (SFs), on February 21, killed seven Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres in an exchange of fire in Narayanpur District, reports The Hindu. According to Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Police of the AntiNaxalite Operations (ANO), Devnath, three deceased were identif
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Security Forces (SFs), on February 21, killed seven Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres in an exchange of fire in Narayanpur District, reports The Hindu. According to Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Police of the AntiNaxalite Operations (ANO), Devnath, three deceased were identified as CPIMaoist Bodh Ghat area committee member and LOS (Local Operating Squad) ‘commander’ Nirmala, Deputy LOS ‘commander’ Somji and area committee member Nasik. All three carried a reward of INR 500,000. Two Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) rifles and four other weapons were also recovered.
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February - 26 
A 207th Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) jawan of West Bengal, identified as Om Prakash (32), was seriously injured in an encounter with the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a hill near Basadera village under Ghatshila Police Station area in East Singhbhum Distric
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A 207th Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) jawan of West Bengal, identified as Om Prakash (32), was seriously injured in an encounter with the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a hill near Basadera village under Ghatshila Police Station area in East Singhbhum District on February 26, reports The Telegraph.
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March - 2 
One woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Jagdalpur in Bastar District on March 2, reports International Business Times. Arms and ammunition also recovered in search operation.
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One woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Jagdalpur in Bastar District on March 2, reports International Business Times. Arms and ammunition also recovered in search operation.
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March - 3 
2 AccTwo Security Force (SF) personnel of the Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF) 10th battalion were killed and two others sustained injuries in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres in Bijapur District on March 3, reports India Today. The skirmish took place ne
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2 AccTwo Security Force (SF) personnel of the Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF) 10th battalion were killed and two others sustained injuries in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres in Bijapur District on March 3, reports India Today. The skirmish took place near Cherli village under Mirtur Police Station limits when a joint team of CAF and District Police was out on a road security operation, Inspector General (IG) (incharge), Bastar Range, Sundarraj P said. The two slain SFs were Hemant Kumar, constable of the CAF and Gubba Ram, assistant constable of District Police.
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March - 8 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the 205th battalion of the CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), at Baskatwa jungles under Gurpa Police Station in Gaya District on March 8, reports The Indi
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the 205th battalion of the CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), at Baskatwa jungles under Gurpa Police Station in Gaya District on March 8, reports The Indian Express. Acting on tip-off of a meeting of top Maoist leaders in the area, the Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation in the forest. On seeing the SFs, the rebels started firing leading to fierce encounter, in which the four rebels were killed. SFs found the four bodies of the rebels along with their arms lying close to them. The arms included two Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) assault rifles, one Self Loading Rifle (SLR) and one AK-47 assault rifle. The slain Maoist cadres were identified as Anil alias Deepak, ‘zonal commander’ of Magadh area committee action team, Rajesh Ravidas, ‘sub-zonal commander’, Nepali Yadav and Uttam.
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March - 16 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District on March 16, reports The Times of India. The skirmish took place between a team of the District Reserve Group (DRG) and CPI-Maoist cadres near Kochwahi village
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District on March 16, reports The Times of India. The skirmish took place between a team of the District Reserve Group (DRG) and CPI-Maoist cadres near Kochwahi village under Narayanpur Police Station limits. SFs recovered a .315 rifle, a country-made revolver, two wireless sets and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-related materials. Two powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 25 kilograms each were also recovered. A massive combing operation has been launched in the region to trace the attackers.
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March - 18 
At least five Maoists including a senior woman cadre and two Policemen were killed while three Security Forces (SFs) personnel, including two Sub-Inspectors (SIs) were injured in a gun-battle in forests of restive Dantewada District in Bastar Division of Chhattisgarh on March 18, reports PTI News. A
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At least five Maoists including a senior woman cadre and two Policemen were killed while three Security Forces (SFs) personnel, including two Sub-Inspectors (SIs) were injured in a gun-battle in forests of restive Dantewada District in Bastar Division of Chhattisgarh on March 18, reports PTI News. An injured Maoist cadre was also arrested from the spot. ," Inspector General of Police (IGP)-in-charge Bastar Range Sundarraj P said, "The skirmish took place at around 2 PM between a team of state police's District Reserve Group (DRG) and the ultras in the jungles of Burgum village under Aranpur Police station limits." "While the bodies of five rebels, including two women, belonging to Malangir Area Committee of Maoists, were recovered from the spot, two security personnel also lost their lives in the incident," the IG said.During search, five bodies of ultras and a few weapons, including one AK 47 rifle and one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rife, were recovered, he said, adding one injured Maoist was arrested. However, DRG constable Nirmal Netam and a Gopniya Sainik (secret troop recruited as auxiliary personnel) Sukram Gavde also killed in the exchange of fire, he added. Of the women maoists killed in the encounter, one was identified as Palle, who was active as ‘secretary’ of Malangir Area Committee and member of Darbha Divisional Committee of Maoists and another as Vijje, a member of the same area committee, he said. Palle was carrying a reward of INR 8 lakh on her head while Vijje was carrying a reward of INR 5 lakh, Police said. The identity of three other Maoists was being ascertained, he added.
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March - 18 
The death toll of Communist Party of India Maoist (CPIMaoist) cadres rose to six in Chhattisgarh encounter on March 18, with the recovery of one more body of the Maoist from the area of encounter, reports The New Indian Express on March 19. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, a
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The death toll of Communist Party of India Maoist (CPIMaoist) cadres rose to six in Chhattisgarh encounter on March 18, with the recovery of one more body of the Maoist from the area of encounter, reports The New Indian Express on March 19. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, at least five Maoists including a senior woman cadre and two Policemen were killed while three Security Forces (SFs) personnel, including two SubInspectors (SIs) were injured in a gunbattle in forests of restive Dantewada District in Bastar Division.
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April - 8 
A Sub-Inspector (SI) and a Policeman were killed in a gunfight with the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in Simdega District late on April 8, reports Hindustan Times. Bano Police Station in-charge Vidhyapati S
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A Sub-Inspector (SI) and a Policeman were killed in a gunfight with the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in Simdega District late on April 8, reports Hindustan Times. Bano Police Station in-charge Vidhyapati Singh and his team of four guards stormed a house in Mahabuang village in Bano block in the night after they were alerted about the presence of PLFI ‘second-in-command’ Guddu Gope, Police said. As the Security Forces (SFs) came face to face with the rebel ‘commander’, Singh asked him to surrender but Gope opened fire with an AK-47, injuring Singh and District Constabulary trooper Raju Biruli. Gope managed to flee under the cover of darkness but a gunfight broke out between his men and the SFs.
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April - 9 
An exchange of fire took place between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the District Police (Special Police Party) at an unspecified area under Annavaram Police Station limits in Visakhapatnam District on April 9, reports The Hindu. Police also recovered nine kit b
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An exchange of fire took place between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the District Police (Special Police Party) at an unspecified area under Annavaram Police Station limits in Visakhapatnam District on April 9, reports The Hindu. Police also recovered nine kit bags, cooked food along with explosives.
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April - 12 
A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Kantamani Hareka alias Padma, was killed in an exchange of fire between Police and CPI-Maoist cadres at the Lehri jungle on the borders of Koraput and Rayagada Districts on April 12, reports Orissa Diary. There was no report of any i
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A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Kantamani Hareka alias Padma, was killed in an exchange of fire between Police and CPI-Maoist cadres at the Lehri jungle on the borders of Koraput and Rayagada Districts on April 12, reports Orissa Diary. There was no report of any injury to Police personnel. Some items used by the CPI-Maoist cadres were recovered from the encounter spot. Superintendent of Police (SP) Charan Singh Meena, said, one civilian lady Mali Miniaka of Tudu Leleri was also found injured near the site of exchange of fire and was immediately taken to the hospital and was out of danger. Two live Improvised Explosive Device (IED), Single Barrel Muzzle Loading (SBML) gun, Bharat Gun, detonator, walkie talkie and good number of Maoist literature and books were recovered from the encounter site.
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April - 12 
In an exchange of fire, Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in Koraput District on April 12, reports Odisha TV. The exchange of fire took place between the District Police and the CPI-Maoist cadres in the Leleri forest on bordering areas with Rayagada Di
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In an exchange of fire, Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in Koraput District on April 12, reports Odisha TV. The exchange of fire took place between the District Police and the CPI-Maoist cadres in the Leleri forest on bordering areas with Rayagada District.
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April - 28 
CPI-Maoist and Security Forces (SFs) were engaged in an exchange of fire near Jajespanga under Phiringia Police limits in Kandhamal District on April 28, reports New Indian Express. According to Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP) Pinak Misra, the SFs were on their way to organise a Jana Sampark
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CPI-Maoist and Security Forces (SFs) were engaged in an exchange of fire near Jajespanga under Phiringia Police limits in Kandhamal District on April 28, reports New Indian Express. According to Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP) Pinak Misra, the SFs were on their way to organise a Jana Sampark Sibira along with medicines and doctor. While they were passing the area, the Maoists fired at them. The SFs fired in retaliation and the Maoists escaped into the nearby forest. Police seized one country made SBML gun, empty cartridges and other materials from the spot which was supposedly serving as a camp of Maoists.
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May - 1 
In another development, a brief exchange of fire took place between the elite Special Operation Group (SOG) and Maoists in the dense Kurub forest in Kalimela area of in Malkangiri District on May 1, reports odishatv.in. The Maoists fled the scene and no injury to anyone was reported, the Police said
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In another development, a brief exchange of fire took place between the elite Special Operation Group (SOG) and Maoists in the dense Kurub forest in Kalimela area of in Malkangiri District on May 1, reports odishatv.in. The Maoists fled the scene and no injury to anyone was reported, the Police said.
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May - 3 
A Security Force (SF) Personnel was killed and at least 11 jawans of Gadchiroli District Police and the 37 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sustained injuries in two separate incidents under Bhamragarh Taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District on May 3, reports Indian E
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A Security Force (SF) Personnel was killed and at least 11 jawans of Gadchiroli District Police and the 37 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sustained injuries in two separate incidents under Bhamragarh Taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District on May 3, reports Indian Express. In first incident, two jawans of Gadchiroli Police and one CRPF constable were injured during an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Koparshi-Pulnar jungle near Koti in Bhamragarh. Later, one of them succumbed to injuries.
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May - 4 
Separately, two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Bijapur District on May 4, reports The Pioneer. The identities of the deceased CPI-Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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Separately, two CPI-Maoist cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Bijapur District on May 4, reports The Pioneer. The identities of the deceased CPI-Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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May - 11 
An encounter is currently underway between Border Security Forces (BSF) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pankhajur area in Kanker District on May 11 (today), reports Indian Express. Special Director General (DG) DM Awasthi told Indian Express, that CPI-Maoist cadres are
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An encounter is currently underway between Border Security Forces (BSF) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pankhajur area in Kanker District on May 11 (today), reports Indian Express. Special Director General (DG) DM Awasthi told Indian Express, that CPI-Maoist cadres are being chased towards the Maharashtra border. No causalities have been reported at the time of reporting.
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May - 14 
Two personnel of the District Reserve Group (DRG) were injured in an encounter with Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres in Bijapur District on May 14 (today), reports The Hindu. Officials said the encounter took place at about 1000 a.m. near the forests of TimarpurBasaguda axis in the
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Two personnel of the District Reserve Group (DRG) were injured in an encounter with Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres in Bijapur District on May 14 (today), reports The Hindu. Officials said the encounter took place at about 1000 a.m. near the forests of TimarpurBasaguda axis in the District, when a security squad led by the Commando Battalfor Resolute Act(CoBRA) commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) had an exchange of fire with Maoists in the area. The CoBRA team, a special guerrilla and jungle warfare force of the CRPF, and other troops are still undertaking the operatand more details are awaited, the Officials said.
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May - 15 
A Special Task Force (STF) jawan, identified as Salabh Upadhyay, succumbed to his injuries during treatment in Bijapur District on May 15 (today) reports, Business Standard. Upadhyay had sustained bullet injuries on his head in the exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party o
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A Special Task Force (STF) jawan, identified as Salabh Upadhyay, succumbed to his injuries during treatment in Bijapur District on May 15 (today) reports, Business Standard. Upadhyay had sustained bullet injuries on his head in the exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres which took place in a restive forest pocket of Bijapur's Basaguda Police Station area on May 14, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (Dantewada region) Sundarraj P.
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May - 17 
Meanwhile, four PLFI cadres, including 'area commander' Kuldip Gope, were arrested after an exchange of fire with Police in Kamdara area in Gumla District late on May 16, reports The Telegraph. Two rifles, cartridges, mobile phones and PLFI literature were also recovered from their possessio
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Meanwhile, four PLFI cadres, including 'area commander' Kuldip Gope, were arrested after an exchange of fire with Police in Kamdara area in Gumla District late on May 16, reports The Telegraph. Two rifles, cartridges, mobile phones and PLFI literature were also recovered from their possession.
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May - 20 
A couple of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres was suspected to have sustained fatal injuries, in an exchange of fire with Police, in Lunga Reserve Forest (RF), under Mohulpada Police limits of Sundargarh district on May 20 morning, reports New Indian Express. A Maoist camp at
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A couple of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres was suspected to have sustained fatal injuries, in an exchange of fire with Police, in Lunga Reserve Forest (RF), under Mohulpada Police limits of Sundargarh district on May 20 morning, reports New Indian Express. A Maoist camp at the spot, close to Jharkhand border, was also dismantled leading to seizure of four LMG (Light Machine Gun) magazines, 200 rounds of live LMG ammunition, 8 rounds of .303 bullets and camp materials.
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May - 23 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres engaged Security Forces (SFs) in a exchange of fire in Kasidih and Koyotand areas under Gomia Police Station of Bokaro District on May 23, reports The Telegraph. As the face-off took place near railway tracks on CIC section of Dhanbad division
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres engaged Security Forces (SFs) in a exchange of fire in Kasidih and Koyotand areas under Gomia Police Station of Bokaro District on May 23, reports The Telegraph. As the face-off took place near railway tracks on CIC section of Dhanbad division of East Central Railway, train services were disrupted for more than eight hours till 5 PM (IST). No casualties were reported on either side.
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May - 24 
The Chhattisgarh Police claimed to have killed four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an encounter in Dantewada District on May 24, reports The Hindu. The encounter occurred when a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG), and the Central R
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The Chhattisgarh Police claimed to have killed four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an encounter in Dantewada District on May 24, reports The Hindu. The encounter occurred when a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG), and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), was out for an anti-Maoist operation at Pichchikodur under the Barsoor Police Station limits. Constable Jhumar Mandavi, belonging to DRG was injured in the attack. Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap said, “We can say that at least four Maoists were killed in today’s encounter as we recovered one 12 bore gun and other Maoist material on the spot.” However, the Security Forces (SFs) could not recover bodies.
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May - 27 
In another encounter a day before, a joint operation force had cornered Maoists in the forest near Darbha village, which is also located in Bhairamgarh tehsil in Gadchiroli District, reports The Times of India. Dhondraj Police party and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were engaged in the encount
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In another encounter a day before, a joint operation force had cornered Maoists in the forest near Darbha village, which is also located in Bhairamgarh tehsil in Gadchiroli District, reports The Times of India. Dhondraj Police party and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were engaged in the encounter with Maoists who had come to Darbha village for holding a meeting. The exchange of fire took place as the Maoists were busy addressing the villagers. The Maoists however managed to sneak out of the place
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May - 27 
Separately, seven CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested after an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District on May 27, reports Deccan Chronicle. “There was an exchange of fire between the Maoists and the police last night around 11.30 p.m. near Tekanar area of Narayanpur … Af
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Separately, seven CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested after an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District on May 27, reports Deccan Chronicle. “There was an exchange of fire between the Maoists and the police last night around 11.30 p.m. near Tekanar area of Narayanpur … After the encounter, we managed to catch seven Maoist supporters, including three women,” said Superintendent of Police (SP), Santosh Singh.
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May - 27 
Special Operation Squad (SOS) of Gadchiroli Police raided a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forest of Karkewada on Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border in Bhairamgarh tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District the early hours of May 27, reports The Times of India. The Po
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Special Operation Squad (SOS) of Gadchiroli Police raided a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forest of Karkewada on Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border in Bhairamgarh tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District the early hours of May 27, reports The Times of India. The Police recovered substantial literature, medical kits, materials of daily use and such other things belonging to the Maoists. An encounter had ensued in Karkewada where around 25 Maoists were camping. Though there was no casualty reported from either side, Police claimed that they found blood stains on the ground where the Maoists had taken position. This suggested injuries to the Maoists.
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May - 31 
An exchange of fire broke out between a joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Chhote Rainar village in Narayanpur District on May 31 reports The Asian Age. Security Forces (SFs) were engaged in ensurin
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An exchange of fire broke out between a joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Chhote Rainar village in Narayanpur District on May 31 reports The Asian Age. Security Forces (SFs) were engaged in ensuring security to the repairing work of the damaged road to facilitate the movement of vehicles. No casualty has been reported from either side.
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June - 3 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ Chinnabai was killed in an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists at Kapatuti forest under Chitrakonda Police limits in Malkangiri District near to Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) region in the wee hours on June
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ Chinnabai was killed in an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists at Kapatuti forest under Chitrakonda Police limits in Malkangiri District near to Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) region in the wee hours on June 3 (today), reports Odisha Sun Times. Acting on a tip-off regarding presence of a Maoist camp in the forest, two teams of SF personnel led by the Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) launched operations last night (June 2). Later, in the wee hours the Police-Maoists encounter occurred in which the Maoist was killed. Huge cache of explosives and Maoist materials has been seized from the spot after the gun battle, SP, Mitrabhanu Mohapatra, said.
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June - 4 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with security personnel at a forest in Bijapur District on June 4 (today), reports PTI. The skirmish took place this morning (June 4) in the forest near Surakheda village, Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP), K
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with security personnel at a forest in Bijapur District on June 4 (today), reports PTI. The skirmish took place this morning (June 4) in the forest near Surakheda village, Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP), K L Dhruv told PTI. Based on specific inputs, a team of District Force had launched a search operation in the forest at Bhairamgarh, around 450 kilometers away from Raipur, he said. When the security men were cordoning off a forest patch near Surakheda, the Maoists started firing on them which led to a gun-battle. However, the ultras soon escaped into the dense forest, the SP said. Later during a search, Police recovered the body of a Maoist clad in 'uniform', he said. They also recovered a muzzle loading gun, a country made 303 pistol, some detonators, a tiffin bomb and wires from the spot, he added. "The killed Naxal was identified as Ratan Ujji alias Hemla Ratan, a member of small action team of the ultras," SP Dhruv said. Ratan served in various key positions in the outlawed CPI-Maoist, including as ‘deputy commander’ of Mirtoor LOS (Local Organisation Squad) and head of Matwada's Janatana Sarkar (people’s government) group, the SP said.
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June - 4 
A trooper of Special Operation Group (SOG) was killed and six others were injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ambush near Khamankhol under Baliguda Police Station limits in Kandhamal District on June 4, reports The Hindu. The group of SOG personnel was returning in four vehicle
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A trooper of Special Operation Group (SOG) was killed and six others were injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ambush near Khamankhol under Baliguda Police Station limits in Kandhamal District on June 4, reports The Hindu. The group of SOG personnel was returning in four vehicles after completion of an anti-Maoist operation based on intelligence reports, when the last vehicle in the motorcade was targeted at the jungle ghat road near Khamankhol. The hiding Maoists fired heavily at the vehicle carrying the SOG troopers. An exchange of fire for around one hour occurred at the spot between the SOG personnel and Maoists, in which the SOG trooper was killed. Security personnel fired more than 300 rounds and also lobbed grenades at the rebels. “There are chances of casualties on the side of Maoists. So, reinforcement has been mobilized to the area to intensify search operation,” said Inspector General of Police (IGP), southern range, Amitabh Thakur. The martyred trooper has been identified as Laxmikant Jani of Kalahandi District and among the critically injured are H.N Tamang, S. Orange and Driver Niranjan Behera.
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June - 4 
An exchange of fire took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres at Jongeras in Sukma District on June 4, reports The Hindu. The encounter was followed with a major search operation. P. Sundar Raj, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (Da
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An exchange of fire took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres at Jongeras in Sukma District on June 4, reports The Hindu. The encounter was followed with a major search operation. P. Sundar Raj, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (Dantewada range), said, “We received a tipoff that a group of 15 to 20 Maoists were present in the forest near Jongeras village under Kukanar police station of Sukma. We sent a Special Task Force (STF) team led by Inspector Salim Xaxa and they conducted a search operation on June 4. There were Maoist casualties in the exchange of fire last night.” The STF team recovered seven backpacks, four black uniforms, three detonators and some
Improvised Explosive Device (IED)making material from the area. The STF team, however, could not recover any bodies or capture any injured Maoists.
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June - 9 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police at Dholkatta forest in Parashnath area in Giridih District on June 9, reports The Pioneer. The identity of Maoist is yet to be ascertained. Superintendent of
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local Police at Dholkatta forest in Parashnath area in Giridih District on June 9, reports The Pioneer. The identity of Maoist is yet to be ascertained. Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhlesh V. Verier told that the killed CPI-Maoist cadre was a member of Prayag Manjhi and Ajay Mahto squad.
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June - 9 
In separate incident, an encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres at Kasidanga in East Singhbhum District on June 9, reports India.com. The CPI-Maoist cadres were led by Akaash, a senior leader of the CPI-Maoist and wanted by Police for various offences. An AK-47 rifl
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In separate incident, an encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres at Kasidanga in East Singhbhum District on June 9, reports India.com. The CPI-Maoist cadres were led by Akaash, a senior leader of the CPI-Maoist and wanted by Police for various offences. An AK-47 rifle with 32 rounds of ammunition, a 9 mm pistol with six rounds and two magazines among other things were recovered from the spot of encounter by the security personnel
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June - 14 June - 15
Separately, Police recovered 12 weapons in separate incidents in Narayanpur District on June 15, reports India Today. Narayanpur SP, Santosh Singh said that one Sonu Nureti, a member of Kohkameta LOS (Local Organisation Squad) of Maoists, was arrested from Kihkad village forest under Narayanpur Poli
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Separately, Police recovered 12 weapons in separate incidents in Narayanpur District on June 15, reports India Today. Narayanpur SP, Santosh Singh said that one Sonu Nureti, a member of Kohkameta LOS (Local Organisation Squad) of Maoists, was arrested from Kihkad village forest under Narayanpur Police Station limits on June 14. He said Nureti was caught near Kihkad by a joint team of STF, DRG and Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) which had launched a search operation towards Kihkad, Bechagaon and Gongal villages, around 350 km from Raipur. A muzzle-loading gun was recovered from him. Further, when Nureti informed them about a Maoist dump of arms and ammunitions located on a forested hill between Bechagaon and Gongal, the Security Forces (SFs) raided the place, the SP said, adding the team came under indiscriminate fire by Maoists. The encounter between the troopers and Maoists lasted for 15-20 minutes, the officer said, adding that Maoists later fled to the core forest area. "During searching, 11 muzzle loading guns, one pipe bomb, a Maoist uniform and daily use materials were recovered from the spot," he said. According to the SP, Nureti was allegedly involved in several incidents of crime, including murder, loot and arson in the region.
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June - 15 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and an Special Task Force (STF) trooper was injured in an encounter between security personnel and Maoists in Bastar District on June 15, reports India Today. The skirmish occurred in Raidongri-Rakasmetta forests under Kaknar Police Station l
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and an Special Task Force (STF) trooper was injured in an encounter between security personnel and Maoists in Bastar District on June 15, reports India Today. The skirmish occurred in Raidongri-Rakasmetta forests under Kaknar Police Station limits when a joint team of District Reserve Group (DRG) and STF was out on an anti-Maoist operation in the interiors of Kaknar, Bastar Superintendent of Police (SP), Sheikh Arif Hussain said. During the operation, a group of Maoists opened indiscriminate fire at the security personnel on a hill in the forests abutting Kaknar, ensuing encounter. "While one Maoist was killed, a jawan sustained injuries in the face-off," the SP said. However, Maoists fled after realising that the troopers are closing in on them. "During search, the body of a Maoist clad in uniform along with one Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle was recovered from the spot," the SP said, adding the injured STF constable, identified as Manish Jha, was shifted to a local hospital after reinforcement was rushed to the spot. "As per the feedback received from the area, blood stains found at the spot indicated that some more Maoists were either killed or injured in the incident," the SP said, adding a search operation was still underway in the region.
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June - 15 
In a separate incident, security personnel and Maoists exchanged fire on a forested hill between Bechagaon and Gongal villages in Narayanpur District on June 15, reports India Today. However, no casualty was reported from either side, Police said.
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In a separate incident, security personnel and Maoists exchanged fire on a forested hill between Bechagaon and Gongal villages in Narayanpur District on June 15, reports India Today. However, no casualty was reported from either side, Police said.
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June - 16 
A twohour long encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres took place in Kiriburu forest of West Singhbhum District on June 16, reports The Telegraph. Later after the encounter, Police recovered a pistol, three Improvised Explosive Devises (IEDs), tw
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A twohour long encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres took place in Kiriburu forest of West Singhbhum District on June 16, reports The Telegraph. Later after the encounter, Police recovered a pistol, three Improvised Explosive Devises (IEDs), two binoculars, Maoist literature and uniforms from the encounter site.
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June - 16 
An exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a forest patch in Dantewada District on June 16, reports The Pioneer. The Skirmish took place near Munga village when a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Central Reserve Police
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An exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a forest patch in Dantewada District on June 16, reports The Pioneer. The Skirmish took place near Munga village when a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was out on a search operation in the interiors of Katekalyan area, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (Dantewada range), P Sundarraj. When the security personnel were advancing to Munga, they came under fire from a group of armed Maoists leading to the encounter between the two sides, the DIG said. However, the Maoists soon fled from the spot. "During a search, a 12 bore gun, an air gun, three 'pitthus' (shoulder bags) and some daily use items were recovered from the spot," he said.
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June - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two suspected Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres in an encounter in the Barmasia forest area under Barhat Police Station in Lakhisarai District on June 18, reports The Telegraph. A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s specialised uni
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two suspected Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres in an encounter in the Barmasia forest area under Barhat Police Station in Lakhisarai District on June 18, reports The Telegraph. A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s specialised unit for jungle warfare CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), the State Police's Special Task Force (STF) and the District Armed Police conducted the operation based on a tipoff of Maoist movement in the forest under Barhat Police Station in Lakhisarai District. The SFs were combing the area when, the troops spotted some heavily armed Maoists between Barmuha and Barmasia villages and two Maoists were killed in the encounter that followed. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) (operations), Pawan Kumar, said some other of the rebels also suffered bullet injuries in the fivehourlong operation but managed to escape. Blood stains were found on the trail the Maoists fled. Two bodies were recovered and two .303 bore assault rifles were seized from the site. The identity of the killed rebels is yet to be ascertained, but they were suspected to be Maoist cadres from Chhattisgarh. "Two rifles, a magazine and liquor pouches were recovered from the spot where the Maoists had gathered," said Jamui ASP, D.N. Pandey.
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June - 18 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Aundhi in Rajnandgaon District on June 18, reports New Indian Express. The encounter took place at remote forested hilly terrain of Pendauri about 150 kilometr
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Aundhi in Rajnandgaon District on June 18, reports New Indian Express. The encounter took place at remote forested hilly terrain of Pendauri about 150 kilometres west of Raipur. “We had definite inputs about the presence of Maoists in the area. The district police team led by the Aundhi police station in-charge Ashwin Rathore began search operation around noon when the rebels opened an attack on the troopers, resulting in an encounter,” the Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agrawal said. We have recovered bodies of three Maoists and the forces have safely returned, he added. Three weapons- one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and a 303 rifle were recovered from the encounter site. One of the women killed was Sameela Potai, a local area committee ‘secretary’ who was active in the region for over a decade and carried an award of INR 800,000 and another Rammo, an LOS (Local Organisational Squad) member with a reward of INR 100,000. The identity of the third person is yet to be ascertained.
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June - 19 
In a belated report, a villager was injured in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kanker District, reports India.com. The encounter took place on June 19, after which one Maan Singh was found with bullet injuries on his waist near Ka
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In a belated report, a villager was injured in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kanker District, reports India.com. The encounter took place on June 19, after which one Maan Singh was found with bullet injuries on his waist near Kamteda village under Koyalibeda Police Station limits, Kanker Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Jaiprakash Badhai told PTI. Singh, a native of Kamteda, was found lying injured when the SF personnel were inspecting the encounter spot located deep in the forest, Badhai said. A Maoist ‘deputy commander’ was also killed in the encounter and he was identified as Jai Singh Kunjam, the Police officer said.
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June - 19 
Meanwhile, a wanted Maoist, who was carrying a reward of INR 500,000, was killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter in Kanker District on June 19, reports Indian Express. The encounter took place in the Katgaon-Kamteda axis of Koyalibeda village when a joint team of the special task force
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Meanwhile, a wanted Maoist, who was carrying a reward of INR 500,000, was killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter in Kanker District on June 19, reports Indian Express. The encounter took place in the Katgaon-Kamteda axis of Koyalibeda village when a joint team of the special task force (STF) and the District Reserve Guard (DRG) of Chhattisgarh Police, the Border Security Force (BSF), was out on a counter-insurgency operation, Special Director General of Police (anti-Naxal operations), D M Awasthi said. “After the exchange of fire stopped, the joint forces recovered the body of Jai Singh Kunjam, a wanted Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh,” another senior official said. A Self Loading Rifle (SLR), some ammunition and three rifles (.315 bore) have also been recovered from the spot, he said. The forces estimate that three more Maoists were also killed during the encounter, however, their bodies have not been recovered yet, he added.
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June - 21 
Two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Narayanpur District on June 21, reports New Indian Express. “On a tip-off about the presence of Maoists, a combined team of Special Task Force (STF) and specially-trai
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Two women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Narayanpur District on June 21, reports New Indian Express. “On a tip-off about the presence of Maoists, a combined team of Special Task Force (STF) and specially-trained District Reserve Guard (DRG) carried out a search operation. The rebels opened fire near Hasnar, about 15 kilometres from Orcha Police Station, leading to an encounter. In the retaliatory attack, two women Maoists were killed by the SFs. A temporary Maoist camp in the area was also destroyed”, Superintendent of Police (SP), Santosh Singh said. There was no report of any injury sustained by the SFs, the SP said. Some ammunition, rifles, items of daily use, a sewing machine and literature were recovered from the site.
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June - 23 
A composite squad of the Special Task Force (STF), the District Reserve Guard (DRG), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and its elite unit-CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) was yesterday (June 23) out on the operation named ‘Operation Prahar’ based on inputs about the l
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A composite squad of the Special Task Force (STF), the District Reserve Guard (DRG), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and its elite unit-CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) was yesterday (June 23) out on the operation named ‘Operation Prahar’ based on inputs about the location of Maoist hideouts in the interiors of Chintagufa. When the SFs were advancing through the forest of Dondamarka, a Maoist den, armed Maoists opened fire on them, leading to a gun-battle. Five STF personnel sustained bullet injuries, three of them critically, in the face-off. Some personnel of the patrolling team were on their way back to the base when they again came under heavy fire from the ultras near Durma village, around 17 kilometres deep inside forest from Chintagufa. Two DRG jawans were killed and as many others sustained injuries in the gun-battle. "Two DRG jawans were initially killed and as many others injured in the incident. Later, one of the injured succumbed while being retrieved from the forest," Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (Dantewada range), Sundarraj P told PTI. The team engaged in the encounter with Maoists since yesterday reached its camp this morning, he said. "Three DRG jawans have been martyred and another injured in the face-off. The body of a Naxalite was also recovered from the spot along with an SLR (Self Loading Rifle) weapon," he said. The slain DRG troopers have been identified as Constable Kattam Rajkumar, assistant Constable Sunam Manish, both natives of Sukma, and assistant Constable Rajesh Komra of Kanker District, the DIG said. The Maoists also fired upon an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter deployed to rescue injured jawans in Tondamarka. According to reports, a top Maoist ‘commander’ Korsa Mahesh, who carried a reward of INR 800,000 on his head, has been killed in the operation, adds OneIndia.
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June - 23 
Meanwhile, an encounter took place between the security personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres in Palamau District on June 23, reports India.com. The Maoists opened fire at the security personnel, who were on anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Vijaygiri hills under Naudihabazar Police Stat
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Meanwhile, an encounter took place between the security personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres in Palamau District on June 23, reports India.com. The Maoists opened fire at the security personnel, who were on anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Vijaygiri hills under Naudihabazar Police Station of Palamau District, Police said. The Maoists opened indiscriminate firing from foothill on seeing the approaching security personnel, forcing them to retaliate, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahantha adding that the encounter lasted for two hours. After the Naxals fled the scene in view of the mounting pressure, a massive search operation was launched following the encounter to arrest the Naxals but in vain so far, he said.
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June - 24 
Two Security Force (SF) personnel and one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed while five others injured, in two separate encounters with Maoists in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on June 24, reports Times Now. "While two District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans were killed
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Two Security Force (SF) personnel and one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed while five others injured, in two separate encounters with Maoists in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on June 24, reports Times Now. "While two District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans were killed, five Special Task Force (STF) personnel injured in two gun battles between a joint team of security forces and ultras under Chintagufa police station limits in the district," Special Director General of Police (DGP) (anti-Maoist operations) D M Awasthi said. The SFs was out on the operation based on inputs about the location of Maoist hideouts in the interiors of Chintagufa since June 23. When the SFs were, on June 24 around 10.30 am, advancing through the forests of Dondamarka, a Maoist den, armed Maoists opened indiscriminate firing on them, leading to a gun battle between both the sides, he said.
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June - 24 
While cordoning off the region, the team of SFs was on their way back to the base when it again came under heavy firing from the Maoists near Durma village at around 3.30 pm in which two DRG jawans were killed, the DGP said. Additional forces were rushed to the spot and bodies of the two jawans were
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While cordoning off the region, the team of SFs was on their way back to the base when it again came under heavy firing from the Maoists near Durma village at around 3.30 pm in which two DRG jawans were killed, the DGP said. Additional forces were rushed to the spot and bodies of the two jawans were being retrieved from the forest, he said. "Over a dozen Maoists were killed during the operation, but their colleagues managed to drag their bodies deep into the jungle. However, the body of one Maoist was recovered," the DGP claimed, adding further details are awaited.
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June - 25 
Meanwhile, a Maoist was killed and four SF personnel, including three CoBRA commandos, were injured in separate incidents in Bijapur District on June 25, reports New Indian Express. "While a Maoist was killed in an exchange of fire with police, four security personnel sustained injuries in thre
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Meanwhile, a Maoist was killed and four SF personnel, including three CoBRA commandos, were injured in separate incidents in Bijapur District on June 25, reports New Indian Express. "While a Maoist was killed in an exchange of fire with police, four security personnel sustained injuries in three Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts, triggered by ultras at different places," a senior Police official said. All the incidents took place under the Basaguda Police Station limits, he said. A joint team of SFs was carrying out an anti-Maoist operation in the forest of Basaguda, around 450 kilometres away from Raipur, since yesterday (June 24), he said. "Body of a Maoist was recovered after an exchange of fire between the patrolling team and ultras this morning in the forest near Pediya village. Yesterday, one Naxalite was killed in an encounter with the same team of security forces in this area," the official said.
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June - 28 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the dense forest near Suktara village in Rajnandgaon District on June 28, reports India Today. Acting on inputs about movement of `vistaar (expansion) party of Maoists in Gandai forests
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the dense forest near Suktara village in Rajnandgaon District on June 28, reports India Today. Acting on inputs about movement of `vistaar (expansion) party of Maoists in Gandai forests for the past few days, a joint squad of Special Task Force (STF) and District Police Force had launched an operation in the area, Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agrawal said. The team came under fire while passing through Suktara forest. The Maoists later escaped, while two bodies were recovered from the spot apart from a .315 bore gun and a pistol, the SP said. "Identity of the killed rebels is being ascertained. Although prima facie it is clear that they belonged to expansion team of ultras who are making attempts to expand their base along the border of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh," SP, Agrawal said.
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July - 10 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Police near Ranwahi village in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on July 10, reports Indian Express. The encounter happened when the Police had descended on the Ranwahi forest following
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Police near Ranwahi village in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on July 10, reports Indian Express. The encounter happened when the Police had descended on the Ranwahi forest following an intelligence input. “During the search operation, Maoists suddenly opened fire on the police. The police retaliated. After a while the Maoists, feeling the pressure, decamped. A woman Naxalite [Left Wing extremists (LWE)] was found dead on the spot from where the police have also recovered a rifle and a lot of other material,” a press note issued by Gadchiroli Police said. The identity of the Naxalite is yet to be established.
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July - 13 
Assistant Constable Mankuram Kashyap was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kondagaon District on July 13, reports Indian Express. The incident took place in Kilam-Kudur forest under the Mardapal Police
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Assistant Constable Mankuram Kashyap was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kondagaon District on July 13, reports Indian Express. The incident took place in Kilam-Kudur forest under the Mardapal Police Station limits. A Police team which was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation came under fire inside the core area of the forest at Ranapal. After the exchange of fire between the two sides stopped, the Naxals had triggered the IED blast near Kudur as the Security Forces (SFs) were leaving the area, in which Kashyap sustained injuries.
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July - 14 
Two women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Yengao forest area in Gadchiroli District on July 12, reports First Post. A Police team conducting an anti-Naxal operation in Yengao forest came under attack from t
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Two women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in Yengao forest area in Gadchiroli District on July 12, reports First Post. A Police team conducting an anti-Naxal operation in Yengao forest came under attack from the Maoists and in the subsequent exchange of fire that followed, two women Maoists were killed. Identity of the slain cadres was yet to be established, Police said. Ration items, including rice and oil, besides a cache of torches and batteries and large amount of weapons were recovered from the site, Police added.
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July - 23 
Mangru Portet (48), an ‘area committee member’ of Aheri Dalam (armed squad) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed during an encounter with C-60 commandos in the forest of Kopewancha near Rajaram Khanla village under Aheri taluka (administrative division) in Gadc
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Mangru Portet (48), an ‘area committee member’ of Aheri Dalam (armed squad) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed during an encounter with C-60 commandos in the forest of Kopewancha near Rajaram Khanla village under Aheri taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District on July 23, reports The Times of India. A press release issued by the Gadchiroli Police stated, during a heavy exchange of fire, the Police team gunned down one Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)], identified as Mangru alias Ram Chinna Portet, while others managed to flee the spot. A 12 bore gun and some Naxal literature were also recovered from the spot, said the release. Portet, engaged in the movement for more than two decades, having more than 40 offences against him, had a reward of INR 600,000 on his head. Portet was shifted to Aheri a couple of years ago by the senior brass of rebels so that he can strengthen the base of the party in his home taluka. Gadchiroli Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Ankush Shinde said the Naxalites had gathered at the forest between Rajaram Khanla and Damrancha to hold a meeting. "It was their temporary camping site which was raided by the C-60 commandos following concrete information. We feel that more Naxalites could be injured during the exchange of fire," DIG Shinde added.
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August - 3 
Danapur Durg Express train was hijacked by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Lakhisarai District on August 3 (today), reports The Times of India. A statement issued by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) stated that an exchange of fire also took place between CPI-Mao
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Danapur Durg Express train was hijacked by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Lakhisarai District on August 3 (today), reports The Times of India. A statement issued by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) stated that an exchange of fire also took place between CPI-Maoist cadres and 207 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) of CRPF. A mobile tower in the area was also blown up. No casualties were reported from either side.
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August - 6 
A Police Sub-Inspector (SI) and a Constable were killed in an encounter with Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest under Gatapar Police limits in Rajnandgaon District on August 6, reports The Pioneer. The skirmish took place this afternoon (August 6) when a specialised unit of t
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A Police Sub-Inspector (SI) and a Constable were killed in an encounter with Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest under Gatapar Police limits in Rajnandgaon District on August 6, reports The Pioneer. The skirmish took place this afternoon (August 6) when a specialised unit of the District Force was out on an anti-Maoist operation in the jungle near Bhave village under Gatapar Police Station area, Inspector General of Police (IGP) (Durg Range) Dipanshu Kabra said. On finding that security personnel were zeroing on them, the Maoists fled into the core area of the forest, the IG said, adding, after being informed about the incident, reinforcements were being rushed to the spot. "Sub-Inspector of Police Yugal Kishore Verma and Constable Krish Sahu were killed in the incident," Kabra said, adding while Verma died on the spot, Sahu succumbed to injuries while being evacuated from the forest.
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August - 13 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during an exchange of fire between CPI-Maoist cadres and a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF) of the Chhattisgarh Police under Kistaram Police Station in Sukma District on August 1
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during an exchange of fire between CPI-Maoist cadres and a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF) of the Chhattisgarh Police under Kistaram Police Station in Sukma District on August 13, reports The Pioneer. The killed CPI-Maoist cadres were identified as Podiyam Sunna, ‘Militia Platoon Deputy Commander’, and Vanjam Hunga, a member of the small action team of the CPI-Maoist’ Platoon Number 8 in Sukma District. SFs also recovered a muzzle loading gun and a country-made pistol from the spot.
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August - 14 
An exchange of fire ensued between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) at Gandhamardhan hills near Khaprakhol in Balangir District on August 14, reports Odisha Sun Times. Acting on a tip-off about presence of Maoists, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and
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An exchange of fire ensued between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) at Gandhamardhan hills near Khaprakhol in Balangir District on August 14, reports Odisha Sun Times. Acting on a tip-off about presence of Maoists, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operations Group (SOG) troopers launched operation in Gandhamardhan hills last night, informed Balangir Superintendent of Police (SP), K. Siva Subramani. There were no reports of any casualties in the encounter.
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August - 17 
An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Chotte Hirma-Gumodi Forest at Aranpur range in Dantewada District on August 17, reports The Business Standard. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Dantewada range Sunda
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An encounter took place between Security Forces (SFs) and the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Chotte Hirma-Gumodi Forest at Aranpur range in Dantewada District on August 17, reports The Business Standard. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Dantewada range Sundarraj P, informed that Police forces are safe and have recovered Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] campaigning materials from the site.
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August - 17 
An exchange of fire took place between the cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), and Simdega Police at the hilly areas of Thethainagar forest in Simdega District on August 17, reports The Telegraph. Police a
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An exchange of fire took place between the cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), and Simdega Police at the hilly areas of Thethainagar forest in Simdega District on August 17, reports The Telegraph. Police arrested a PLFI cadre after he sustained a bullet wound on a leg. A carbine, two double-barrel guns and cartridges were recovered from him.
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August - 25 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with CPI-Maoist cadres in Palamau District on August 25, reports The Pioneer. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), (operations), Arun Kumar Singh, said, “There was a tip off about Nitesh. His contingent was near the foothills of Ghurghurya.
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with CPI-Maoist cadres in Palamau District on August 25, reports The Pioneer. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), (operations), Arun Kumar Singh, said, “There was a tip off about Nitesh. His contingent was near the foothills of Ghurghurya. As our Security Forces reached there came firing from the Maoists’ side. It was repulsed with tact and discretion.” No casualty or injury on the side of the SFs was reported. Palamau police recovered a semi-automatic rifle, cartridges, medicines, phones, wires and ropes from Ghurghurya Pahar (forest) after the encounter with Maoists of ‘sub-zonal commander’ Nitesh Yadav squad, adds The Telegraph.
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August - 30 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) soon after the cadres triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb in Bijapur District in August 30, reports Business Standard. SFs were patrolling the forest area w
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) soon after the cadres triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb in Bijapur District in August 30, reports Business Standard. SFs were patrolling the forest area when the incident took place. SFs also recovered a pipe bomb from the spot after the gun-battle. No casualties were reported on either side during the encounter.
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September - 3 
An exchange of fire took place between Simdega Police and a group of Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres led by its supremo Dinesh Gope at Bano Police Station in Simdega District on September 3, reports The Telegraph. A search operation led to the recovery of three motorcycles,
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An exchange of fire took place between Simdega Police and a group of Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres led by its supremo Dinesh Gope at Bano Police Station in Simdega District on September 3, reports The Telegraph. A search operation led to the recovery of three motorcycles, 12 mobile phone chargers, one switchboard, bags, mats and other items. PLFI is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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September - 3 
In an another encounter with CPI-Maoist cadres, Police constable Budiya Karma was injured at Kandulnar forests in Bijapur District on September 3, reports Business Standard. A joint team of the DRG and local Police was out on the search operation in the Madded area of the District.
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In an another encounter with CPI-Maoist cadres, Police constable Budiya Karma was injured at Kandulnar forests in Bijapur District on September 3, reports Business Standard. A joint team of the DRG and local Police was out on the search operation in the Madded area of the District.
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September - 4 
CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an encounter between joint team of the DRG (District Reserve Group), Special Task Force (STF), and CoBRA's (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) 204th battalion and CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District on September 4, reports Business Standard. SFs recover
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CPI-Maoist cadre was killed in an encounter between joint team of the DRG (District Reserve Group), Special Task Force (STF), and CoBRA's (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) 204th battalion and CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District on September 4, reports Business Standard. SFs recovered one AK-47 rifle, magazines and one wireless set, along with Maoist-related material. The identity of the killed CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be ascertained.
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September - 10 
Two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in separate Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-related incidents in Dantewada District on September 10, reports The Hindu. While one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan (trooper) was injured in an exchange of fire with the Maoists in the
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Two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in separate Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-related incidents in Dantewada District on September 10, reports The Hindu. While one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan (trooper) was injured in an exchange of fire with the Maoists in the forests under the Aranpur Police Station limits, a District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper sustained injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb blast, triggered by ultras, at a different place in the interiors of Aranpur under the same Police Station limits, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Dantewada Range) Sundarraj P said.
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September - 11 
Meanwhile, five Maoists were arrested following an encounter between them and Security Forces (SFs) at an unspecified place in Dantewada District on September 11, reports Business Standard. After the firing stopped, five Maoists were rounded up from the forests while they were trying to escape from
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Meanwhile, five Maoists were arrested following an encounter between them and Security Forces (SFs) at an unspecified place in Dantewada District on September 11, reports Business Standard. After the firing stopped, five Maoists were rounded up from the forests while they were trying to escape from the spot. Those arrested were identified as Hemla Podia (40), Hidma Madvi (40), Hemla Joga (45), Hemla Budhu (42) and Madvi Deva (36).
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September - 14 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the forest of Sonua block in West Singhbhum District on September 14, reports The Pioneer. A senior Police official said that the Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWE)] are trying t
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the forest of Sonua block in West Singhbhum District on September 14, reports The Pioneer. A senior Police official said that the Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWE)] are trying to regain their lost areas in the West Singhbhum District area. They have changed their strategy and are even trying to recruit children and girls in regaining their position in the tribal-dominated West Singhbhum blocks. West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), Anish Gupta confirmed that a squad of Naxals opened fire on the SFs involved in routine patrolling.
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September - 14 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire on Security Forces (SFs) from the hills in forest between the villages Machalda and Karamda under Sonua block in West Singhbhum District in the early hours of September 14, reports The Pioneer. Following the incident, th
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire on Security Forces (SFs) from the hills in forest between the villages Machalda and Karamda under Sonua block in West Singhbhum District in the early hours of September 14, reports The Pioneer. Following the incident, the SFs started a massive combing operation at Sonua block and adjoining areas in West Singhbhum to flush out Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] who are trying to make their presence felt. A senior Police official said that the Naxals are trying to regain their lost areas in the West Singhbhum area. They have changed their strategy and are even trying to recruit children and girls in regaining their position in the tribal-dominated West Singhbhum blocks.
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September - 18 
Police killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in an encounter in Sukma District on September 18, reports The Pioneer. A team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Maoist operation and advancing through Rasantong area, when the Maoists started firing on them l
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Police killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in an encounter in Sukma District on September 18, reports The Pioneer. A team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Maoist operation and advancing through Rasantong area, when the Maoists started firing on them leading to an encounter between the two sides. “After the exchange of fire stopped, bodies of two cadres clad in ‘uniform’ were recovered from the spot,” Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (Dantewada range) Sundarraj P said. The identity of the killed Maoists was yet to be established. However, preliminary investigation suggested that they were members of the Golapalli Local Organisation Squad (LOS) of the Maoists, the DIG said. The Police recovered a 12 bore gun, a muzzle loading gun, 13 detonators, a radio set, a wireless set, codex wire, a couple of batteries, solar plates and some Maoist-related material from the spot.
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September - 21 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police destroyed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp at Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District on September 21, reports News Nation. The Maoists opened fired at the Security Forces (SFs), ensuing an exchange of fire, as they (SFs) approached
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police destroyed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp at Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District on September 21, reports News Nation. The Maoists opened fired at the Security Forces (SFs), ensuing an exchange of fire, as they (SFs) approached near their (Maoist) camp. “Maoist leaders and other cadres managed to escape in the dense forest taking benefit of the night,” a CRPF officer said. The SFs recovered 10 51MM mortars, safety caps of mortars, single barrel gun, electric detonators, live ammunitions, bomb making materials, Maoist uniforms, Jharkhand Map, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and daily usage material, during the search operation.
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September - 21 
Two cadres of Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) were killed in an encounter in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on September 21, reports Telangana Today. The encounter took place while Police were combing the Sidharam forest area in Tekulapalli Mandal (admin
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Two cadres of Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) were killed in an encounter in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on September 21, reports Telangana Today. The encounter took place while Police were combing the Sidharam forest area in Tekulapalli Mandal (administrative unit) when CPI-ML cadres’ of Ramanna Dalam (armed squad) resulting in the exchange of fire.
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September - 24 
Jharkhand Police killed three cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) in an encounter at Kullatuttu forest in Simdega District on September 24, reports PTI. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajiv Ranjan Singh told that acting on a tip-off that Dinesh Gope (PLFI Chief) along wit
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Jharkhand Police killed three cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) in an encounter at Kullatuttu forest in Simdega District on September 24, reports PTI. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajiv Ranjan Singh told that acting on a tip-off that Dinesh Gope (PLFI Chief) along with his squad members had assembled in Tonia Kullatuttu to commit a crime, a Police team was sent. The PLFI cadres started firing on the Police team, forcing the Police to retaliate. Gope suffered injuries and flew from the site. The security personnel have recovered an AK-47, Light Machine Gun (LMG), carbine and daily core items. Security personnel comprising the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police have launched a massive search operation in the area.The bodies of the three PLFI cadres have been recovered and are yet to be identified. PLFI is the splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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September - 26 
A Special Task Force (STF) jawan (trooper), Antosh Markam, sustained injuries during an encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Narayanpur District on September 26, reports The Hindu. The encounter took place when a joint team of the STF and the District Rese
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A Special Task Force (STF) jawan (trooper), Antosh Markam, sustained injuries during an encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Narayanpur District on September 26, reports The Hindu. The encounter took place when a joint team of the STF and the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Chhattisgarh Police’s special Anti-Maoist unit, attacked a CPI-Maoist camp in Bhatbeda forest in Orchha area. Santosh Singh, Superintendent of Police (SP) said, “There was an exchange of fire for over an hour after which the Maoists fled from the spot. STF jawan Antosh Markam sustained injuries during the encounter. He was immediately sent to Raipur by a chopper for treatment.” Police recovered Maoist literature, water tanks, solar plates, Maoist uniforms, bullets and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from the encounter site.
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September - 26 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were killed in a Police encounter in Salepali forest under Paikmal block in Bargarh District late on September 26, reports Odisha TV. Acting on a tip off, Security Forces (SFs) had launched a combing operation in the forest.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were killed in a Police encounter in Salepali forest under Paikmal block in Bargarh District late on September 26, reports Odisha TV. Acting on a tip off, Security Forces (SFs) had launched a combing operation in the forest. The two cadres were gunned down in an exchange of fire between Police and the Maoists. Police recovered two .303 rifles, 105 rounds of live bullets and INR 20,000 from the deceased Maoists.
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October - 16 
An India Reserve Battalion (IRB) jawan (trooper) was injured in an encounter with Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres in Balumath in Latehar District on October 16, reports The Outlook. Based on information that some Naxalite
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An India Reserve Battalion (IRB) jawan (trooper) was injured in an encounter with Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres in Balumath in Latehar District on October 16, reports The Outlook. Based on information that some Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] had assembled at Hundi village, District Armed Police (DAP) personnel had rushed to the spot last night. As soon as the team reached the area, TPC cadres started firing at the Police, forcing them to open fire in retaliation, Superintendent of Police (SP), Dhananjay Singh said. One IRB jawan, identified as Vikash Kumar, received a bullet injury on his chest and was airlifted to Ranchi, the SP said.
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October - 25 
Threecadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), carrying cash rewards, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Kopenkadka village under Khadgaon Police Station Limits in Rajnandgaon District at around 10 pm on October 25, reports Tribune India. Th
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Threecadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), carrying cash rewards, were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Kopenkadka village under Khadgaon Police Station Limits in Rajnandgaon District at around 10 pm on October 25, reports Tribune India. The SFs had launched an anti-Maoist operation in the interiors of Manpur, around 200 kilometers away from the state capital, Raipur. When the patrol team was advancing through the forests of Kopenkadka, it came under heavy fire that led to a gunbattle between the two sides. However, the Maoists soon escaped into the deep forest on finding security personnel zeroing on them, said Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police (SP) Prashant Agrawal. During a search, bodies of three Maoists along with three automatic weapons--one AK 47 rifle, one INSAS rifle and one SLR rifle--were recovered from the spot, he added. Those killed were identified as Mahesh, an ‘area committee member (ACM)’; Rakesh, ACM and Pallemadi ‘LOS (local organisation squad) commander’; and Ranjit, Pallemadi ‘LOS deputy commander’; said the SP, adding that they were carrying rewards of INR 500,000, INR 500,000 and INR 300,000, respectively. They all hailed from Bastar region of the state and more details are awaited, he added.
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October - 28 
An exchange of fire took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) in the Chandili forests at Lathor in Balangir District on October 28, reports The Pioneer. Acting on a tipoff, a joint team of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and the Central R
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An exchange of fire took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) in the Chandili forests at Lathor in Balangir District on October 28, reports The Pioneer. Acting on a tipoff, a joint team of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted raids in the forest area to trace the Maoists’ hideout. Spotting the SFs, the Maoists first opened fire and in retaliation the SF personnel fired back. The exchange of fire reportedly lasted for more than two hours, following which the Maoists fled from the spot. “Our operation is still on but we have been able to bust the hideout and seized few ammunition including a live grenade with detonator. We are trying to ascertain whether there have been any casualties or not,” said Superintendent of Police (SP), K. Subramani, adds OdishaTV. One live grenade, five kit bags, 12 containers and other articles have been recovered from the camp that was busted.
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October - 31 
Four cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), including ‘Area Commander’, Maina Gope, were killed in an encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel in Khunti District on October 31, reports India.com. Superintendent of Police (SP), Ashwini Kumar Sinha told tha
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Four cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), including ‘Area Commander’, Maina Gope, were killed in an encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel in Khunti District on October 31, reports India.com. Superintendent of Police (SP), Ashwini Kumar Sinha told that based on a tip-off that a group of PLFI cadres would arrive at Palsi village under Karra Police Station, a team of SF personnel were sent to arrest them. On seeing the SFs, the PLFI cadres started firing at them, prompting them to retaliate, SP, Sinha said. Four PLFI ultras were killed in the encounter and all the bodies have been recovered, he added. Four firearms including an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, a .315 bore rifle and a country-made pistol were recovered from their possession. PLFI is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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November - 3 
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper, identified as Mohit Patel, was killed in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Binagunda village under Chhote Bethiya Police Station limits in Kanker District on November 3, reports The Pioneer. The
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A District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper, identified as Mohit Patel, was killed in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Binagunda village under Chhote Bethiya Police Station limits in Kanker District on November 3, reports The Pioneer. The incident took place when a joint team of DRG and local Police was out on a search operation; it came under heavy fire from a group of ultras leading to the gun-battle between the two sides at Binagunda forest. However, Maoists soon escaped from the spot on finding security personnel zeroing in on them, a Police official said.
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November - 5 
One Special Operations Group (SOG) trooper was injured by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in combing operation in Mahakhanda forest in Kantabanji in Balangir District on November 5, reports Odisha Sun Times. The Maoists attacked the SOG team while they were going from a comb
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One Special Operations Group (SOG) trooper was injured by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in combing operation in Mahakhanda forest in Kantabanji in Balangir District on November 5, reports Odisha Sun Times. The Maoists attacked the SOG team while they were going from a combing operation in the region. There was an exchange of fire in which the trooper, identified as Chandrabhanu Bhoi, was hit by a bullet in the stomach.
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November - 6 
The Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) cadres exchanged fire with the Security Forces (SFs) in Manika in Latehar District on November 6, reports The Telegraph. After the encounter, two JJMP cadres, identified as Chintaman Ganjhu and Kamlesh Yadav were arrested by the SFs. Chintaman is being tr
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The Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) cadres exchanged fire with the Security Forces (SFs) in Manika in Latehar District on November 6, reports The Telegraph. After the encounter, two JJMP cadres, identified as Chintaman Ganjhu and Kamlesh Yadav were arrested by the SFs. Chintaman is being treated for bullet injuries, while Kamlesh is being interrogated at an undisclosed spot in Latehar. Police also claimed, at least two more cadres sustained bullets and have intensified search in forests of Barwaia-Kumrahi in Manika where over 350 rounds were fired, 200 by the cadres alone. Superintendent of Police (SP), Dhananjay Singh, said, they were keeping watch on hospitals, nursing homes and homes of quacks in case any injured cadres turned up. JJMP is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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November - 7 
A huge cache of explosives, including detonators and gelatin sticks, has been recovered from separate Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts in the forests in Sukma District on November 9, during Operation Prahaar-2, reports India Today. The seizure included a tiffin bomb, 60 det
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A huge cache of explosives, including detonators and gelatin sticks, has been recovered from separate Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts in the forests in Sukma District on November 9, during Operation Prahaar-2, reports India Today. The seizure included a tiffin bomb, 60 detonators, 50 gelatin rods, one grenade headed arrow, 500 grams of explosive powder, 3 kg gun powder, a couple of batteries and switches, one bundle cordex wire, splinters, three cameras flash, few live cartridges of Self Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle and a 12 bore gun, besides Maoist material, medicines and commodities of daily use. "Separate teams of security personnel were engaged in gun battles with naxals at three places on November 7 during the operation. No harm was reported to forces in the exchange-of-fire," Deputy Inspector General of Police (Dantewada range) Sundarraj P said
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November - 7 
At least six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in two simultaneous encounters that took place in the Abujhmadh area in Narayanpur District on November 7, reports The Hitavada. When the operations were un
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At least six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in two simultaneous encounters that took place in the Abujhmadh area in Narayanpur District on November 7, reports The Hitavada. When the operations were undergoing near Dhurbeda in the morning, the SFs came under heavy fire from a group of armed Maoists, leading to strong retaliation by the SFs. After the encounter stopped, the SFs recovered a body of a woman Maoist along with weapons. Later in the afternoon, five Maoists were killed in another exchange of fire between SFs and Maoists near Pinka village. Two .303 rifle, five .315 bore rifles, one 12 bore gun and one pistol were recovered by the SFs in the two encounters. State Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) (Anti-Naxal Operations), Durgesh Madhav Awasthi said, five Maoists were gunned down during an encounter at Pinka village, the woman Maoist was eliminated also in another encounter at Dhurbeda forests, both under restive Narayanpur District. Awasthi further informed the media persons that the SFs recovered nine weapons, including two .303 rifles and large number of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] materials and literatures during both these operations. Both the operations were taken place in the interiors of Abujhmadh area, considered Maoist hotbed, he added. The identity of the killed Maoists were yet to be established as the operation is sill still underway in the region and will conclude by tomorrow, he said.
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November - 8 
Meanwhile, a jawan of the Special Task Force (STF) was injured in an encounter with the Maoists in Sukma District on November 8, reports India TV. The skirmish took place in the morning in a forest in Regargatta village of Sukma when a joint team of personnel from different Security Forces (SFs
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Meanwhile, a jawan of the Special Task Force (STF) was injured in an encounter with the Maoists in Sukma District on November 8, reports India TV. The skirmish took place in the morning in a forest in Regargatta village of Sukma when a joint team of personnel from different Security Forces (SFs) was out in an anti-Maoist operation. The composite squad of STF, District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force was passing through the forest in Regargatta, when the SFs came under heavy fire from a group of Maoists, leading to an exchange of fire between the two sides. The Maoists, however, soon escaped into the dense forest and a constable of the STF sustained bullet injury in the incident.
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November - 12 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Bijapur District on November 12, reports The Hindu. Three weapons, including one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recove
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Bijapur District on November 12, reports The Hindu. Three weapons, including one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from the encounter site. The encounter took place near Mankeli village under the Bijapur Police Station limits when a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was on an anti-Maoist operation, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, Dantewada range), Sundarraj P said. After a brief exchange of fire, the Maoists escaped into the core area of the forests. During a search operation of the encounter site, bodies of three Maoists were recovered and their identities are yet to be ascertained.
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November - 16 
At least eight Security Force (SF) personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jharkhand Police sustained injuries in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, during which the latter exploded several Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) in Burha Pahar are
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At least eight Security Force (SF) personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jharkhand Police sustained injuries in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, during which the latter exploded several Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) in Burha Pahar area in Latehar District late on November 16, reports The Indian express. According to the Police, around 2.15 pm, it was during the search and combing operations that Maoists exploded several land mines, following which there was fierce exchange between the SF personnel and the Maoists. “At least six personnel of CRPF and one each of district police and Jharkhand Jaguar sustained injuries in the explosions. Nevertheless, our forces continued with their operation during which many naxals are suspected to have been injured. Some could be dead also,” said a Police official
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November - 17 
Chhattisgarh Police said that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commanders’ were killed in an encounter with the Police in the jungles of Kanhaiguda in Sukma District on November 17, reports The Indian Express. The names of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained, how
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Chhattisgarh Police said that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commanders’ were killed in an encounter with the Police in the jungles of Kanhaiguda in Sukma District on November 17, reports The Indian Express. The names of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained, however, Police claimed that both the Maoists carried a head money of INR 800,000 on them
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November - 21 
One Sunil Pawar, a former supporter of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was shot dead at a market at Jhadapapda, which is located around eight kilometers from Pendhri in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on November 21, reports The Times of India. Two more persons
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One Sunil Pawar, a former supporter of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was shot dead at a market at Jhadapapda, which is located around eight kilometers from Pendhri in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on November 21, reports The Times of India. Two more persons, Sadaram Thakur and Ravindra Kusram, sustained injuries as the Maoists, in civil attires, opened fire at them. Gadchiroli Police said Chatgaon Area committee of the CPI-Maoist outfit has claimed in a pamphlet that they had targeted Pawar as he was helping the Police since 2007. The Maoists have also claimed to have warned Pawar several times. Police said Pawar, requesting for pardoning, had initially tried to flee but was later shot on head from close quarters
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November - 23 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and his two associates were arrested from West Singhbhum District on November 23, following an encounter with the Security Force (SF) personnel, reports Outlook India. Superintendent of Police (SP), Anish Gupta said, the District Armed Police (DAP
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and his two associates were arrested from West Singhbhum District on November 23, following an encounter with the Security Force (SF) personnel, reports Outlook India. Superintendent of Police (SP), Anish Gupta said, the District Armed Police (DAP) had rushed to Boritika village in the District acting on a tip-off on the movement of the Maoists in the area, it is when the Maoists opened fire at the approaching security personnel, who retaliated. The Maoists beat a hasty retreat and the three were arrested while the others managed to escape, Gupta said. SFs recovered a gun and a pistol from their possession.
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November - 26 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan, identified as Manjunath Shivaligappa was killed and two others were injured during an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gadchiroli District on November 26, reports The Hindu. The encounters took place in Padiyalmett
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan, identified as Manjunath Shivaligappa was killed and two others were injured during an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gadchiroli District on November 26, reports The Hindu. The encounters took place in Padiyalmetta forest under Gyarapatti Police Station limits of Gadchiroli, when the 113th battalion of the CRPF was carrying out a joint anti-Maoist operation along with the Maharashtra Police. Three CRPF jawan — Deepak Sharma, Lokesh Kumar and Manjunath Shivaligappa — sustained serious injuries during the encounter and Shivaligappa succumbed to his injuries during efforts to evacuate the three men for treatment
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December - 5 
Separately, a CPI-Maoist cadre was killed by joint SFs in Sukma District on December 5, reports News Nation. The Police said, “Maoist cadre was shot dead during a gun battle which took place between joint security forces and Naxals near Duled village under Chintalnar police station limits.&rdq
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Separately, a CPI-Maoist cadre was killed by joint SFs in Sukma District on December 5, reports News Nation. The Police said, “Maoist cadre was shot dead during a gun battle which took place between joint security forces and Naxals near Duled village under Chintalnar police station limits.” A combing operation was launched by State Police and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) in forested area near Duled village, around 500 kilometers from the State capital, Raipur, when the Maoists opened fire at the joint SFs. The personnel took their position and retaliated. A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) official said, “The gun battle between security forces and Naxals lasted for an hour. Body of a Maoist cadre was recovered during search operation launched after the encounter.” The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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December - 5 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Andhra Pradesh Police personnel exchanged fire in the Nalubari forest area of Pedabayalu mandal (administrative sub-division) in Visakhapatnam District on December 5, reports New Indian Express. "After the exchange of fire, the Maoists
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Andhra Pradesh Police personnel exchanged fire in the Nalubari forest area of Pedabayalu mandal (administrative sub-division) in Visakhapatnam District on December 5, reports New Indian Express. "After the exchange of fire, the Maoists fled from the spot. As of now, we do not have any information about the casualties. It will be confirmed by the evening. Combing operations have been intensified after the incident," a senior officer of Visakhapatnam Rural Police said. According to sources, around 30 Maoists opened fire on a special party Police team which was combing the forest area in view of the ongoing ‘People’s Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA) Week’ from December 2 to 8. The Maoists allegedly blasted a landmine near Jakkam village in Injari Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) of Pedabayalu mandal in the Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) region. The exchange of fire on Tuesday (December 5) is the first untoward incident reported from the Andhra side of the AOB region after the ‘PLGA Week’ began. Until Tuesday (December 5), the activities of the PLGA, the armed wing of the CPI-Maoist, were confined to the distribution of pamphlets in some remote villages.
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December - 6 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Tarobora village in West Singhbhum District on December 6, reports India Today. The encounter took place
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Tarobora village in West Singhbhum District on December 6, reports India Today. The encounter took place during routine long-range patrolling by SF personnel comprising of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Armed Police in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected areas in West Singhbhum District. The retaliation fire of 30 to 35 rounds by SFs resulted in retreat of PLFI. Mobile phones and sim cards were recovered during the operation, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Anish Gupta.
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December - 6 
One District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel was injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a newly set up Police camp at a forest in Kondagaon District on December 6, reports NDTV. A small action team of the Maoists fired at the Police camp in Hadeli village where some
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One District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel was injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a newly set up Police camp at a forest in Kondagaon District on December 6, reports NDTV. A small action team of the Maoists fired at the Police camp in Hadeli village where some finishing work was underway, following which the Security Force (SF) personnel retaliated and after a brief exchange of fire, the rebels escaped into the dense forest, Police said. Head constable Komal Khalko, belonging to DRG, had sustained bullet injuries. The Police camp was recently set up in Hadeli, located 50 kilometres deep inside forest from Kondagaon town, which is around 200 kilometres away from State capital, Raipur.
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December - 8 
Babloo Paswan alias Nageshwar, head of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee, a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was injured in an encounter with Ganjam Police in Bhanjanagar Notified Area Council (NAC) in Ganjam District on December 8, reports The Telegraph. Ganjam Sup
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Babloo Paswan alias Nageshwar, head of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee, a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was injured in an encounter with Ganjam Police in Bhanjanagar Notified Area Council (NAC) in Ganjam District on December 8, reports The Telegraph. Ganjam Superintendent of Police (SP), Ashish Singh said Babloo and two of his associates had come to Ganjam as contract killers to kill one accused when he was supposed to be produced in the District court. Acting on a tip-off, the Police swung into action to arrest Babloo. "When the Police team, headed by the Bhanjanagar sub-divisional police officer, Bhanjanagar inspector in charge and Aska inspector in charge asked a four-wheeler in Gallery outpost limits to stop, Babloo, who was inside, fired at the Police who fired back. Though Babloo was injured, his two associates managed to escape into a nearby forest," Singh said. The Police seized the car, two pistols and ammunition. Active in Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh, Babloo has allegedly been involved in more than 40 cases of loot, dacoity, abduction, extortion and murders.
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December - 14 
Telangana Police killed six Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] of the Communist Party of India- Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction) in the forest area in Tekulapally Mandal (administrative sub-division) under Bodu Police Stationin Bhadradri Kothagudem District on De
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Telangana Police killed six Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] of the Communist Party of India- Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction) in the forest area in Tekulapally Mandal (administrative sub-division) under Bodu Police Stationin Bhadradri Kothagudem District on December 14 (today), reports Andhrajyothy. Police identified the slain rebels as ‘state secretary’ of the faction, Bomma Narsimha, native of Choutuppal Mandal in Nalgonda District, Naresh, Ram and Subhash. The identities of the other two are yet to be ascertained. The Police received information that the battalion of the Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction was in the dense forest area of the Tekulapally Mandal and had launched the operation on Wednesday (December 13) night, which ended in the morning of December 14 at around 6:30 am.
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December - 14 
The Special Party Police killed eight Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] of the Communist Party of India- Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction) in an encounter in the Mellamadugu forest area under Tekulapally mandal (administrative unit) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on
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The Special Party Police killed eight Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] of the Communist Party of India- Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction) in an encounter in the Mellamadugu forest area under Tekulapally mandal (administrative unit) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on December 14, reports New Indian Express. The deceased Naxals were identified as Etti Kumar aka Rakhi (35), Jakkati Praveen Kumar aka Azad (24), Nunavath Arjun aka Naveen (22), Boina Omprakash aka Ganesh (22), Easam Naresh aka Sudharshan (30), Turkuli Madhu (35), Gadudula Srinu (40), and Bhattu Adinarayana (38). Police also recovered a Self-Loaded Rifle (SLR), three 8 mm riffles, two double barrel breach loader, kits bags and Naxal literature from the location. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Ambari Kishore Jha, following information that members of CPI-ML-Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction were moving in the area, a Special Party Police team launched combing operations in Mellamadugu forest area. During the combing operation, the team came across eight Naxals and when they asked them to surrender, the Naxals opened fire on them and in retaliation the Police opened fire killing all of them. Earlier SATP had reported that six Naxalites of the CPI-ML-Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction were killed in the encounter.
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December - 15 
In another incident, a woman Maoist cadre was killed by Special Task Force of Chhattisgarh Police in an encounter at Jarampalli forest in Bijapur District. The killed Maoist cadre has been identified as Kosi Sodhi, an ‘area committee member’ of Pamed area committee of CPI-Maoist and beli
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In another incident, a woman Maoist cadre was killed by Special Task Force of Chhattisgarh Police in an encounter at Jarampalli forest in Bijapur District. The killed Maoist cadre has been identified as Kosi Sodhi, an ‘area committee member’ of Pamed area committee of CPI-Maoist and believed to a close aide of 'wanted' Maoist ‘commander’ Papa Rao, who managed to escape. Sori's body was recovered by the SFs along with a rifle and Maoist literature. Papa Rao, who allegedly several deadly attacks on SFs including the 2010 Tadmetla massacre (Dantewada) that claimed the lives of 74 Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, is active in south Bastar region and his name figured as mastermind in major incidents of Maoist violence in Dantewada region.
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December - 15 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and three Security Force (SF) personnel injured in two separate encounters in south Bastar on December 15, reports News Nation. In the first incident, one CPI-Maoist cadre was killed and three District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and three Security Force (SF) personnel injured in two separate encounters in south Bastar on December 15, reports News Nation. In the first incident, one CPI-Maoist cadre was killed and three District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel were injured in an encounter between SFs and Maoists at Gognuda-Mudopara forest under Phulbagdi Police Station in Sukma District. Special Director General of Police (SDGP, anti-Naxal operations), DM Awasthi, said that as DRG team was approaching the Maoists, the rebels triggered a landmine blast and indefinitely opened fire at the operation team. He added, three personnel were injured in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast and a Maoist cadre was killed in the encounter that ensued soon after the explosion.
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December - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with cadres of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Marabad village under Latehar Police Station in Latehar District on December 16, reports Hindustan Times. JJMP cadres led by Pappu L
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Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with cadres of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Marabad village under Latehar Police Station in Latehar District on December 16, reports Hindustan Times. JJMP cadres led by Pappu Lohra, managed to escape and the Police seized more than 200 rounds of live SLR ammunition, pithus and other belongings from the encounter site, said Prashant Anand, Superintendent of Police (SP).
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December - 20 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Gompad forest under Kanta Police Station of Sukma District on December 20, reports Dainik Bhaskar. According to the report, the Maoists fled after the Police retaliation. SFs witnessed bloo
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Gompad forest under Kanta Police Station of Sukma District on December 20, reports Dainik Bhaskar. According to the report, the Maoists fled after the Police retaliation. SFs witnessed blood stains of CPI-Maoist cadres and claimed injuries for two cadres of CPI-Maoist.
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December - 21 
Separately, District Reserve Guard (DRG) team killed a CPI-Maoist cadre during a gun-battle in Sawnar-Korcholio forest of Gangaloor in Bijapur District. A muzzle-loading gun, a bore gun and some live cartridges were recovered. The identity of the dead CPI-Maoist cadre was yet to be ascertained, adde
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Separately, District Reserve Guard (DRG) team killed a CPI-Maoist cadre during a gun-battle in Sawnar-Korcholio forest of Gangaloor in Bijapur District. A muzzle-loading gun, a bore gun and some live cartridges were recovered. The identity of the dead CPI-Maoist cadre was yet to be ascertained, added Police.
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December - 21 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in Bastar Division on December 21, reports India Today. The SFs launched an operation in Bhejji Police Station area in Sukma District, where exchange of fire took place in Dabbakonta
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in separate encounters with Security Forces (SFs) in Bastar Division on December 21, reports India Today. The SFs launched an operation in Bhejji Police Station area in Sukma District, where exchange of fire took place in Dabbakonta village forest. The body of CPI-Maoist cadre indentified as Madvi Bandi, a member of the Konta Local Guerrilla Squad (KLGS) in uniform with a bore gun and some other material was recovered from the encounter spot, said Police.
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December - 24 
Indian Expressreports that on December 24, one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter by Gadchiroli Police Commandos at Sandra in the neighbouring Bijapur District.
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Indian Expressreports that on December 24, one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter by Gadchiroli Police Commandos at Sandra in the neighbouring Bijapur District.
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December - 24 
District Police recovered substantial detonators, battery cells, electric wires and other materials following an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the forest adjoining Lahan (small) Jheliya hamlet near Katezhari in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli D
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District Police recovered substantial detonators, battery cells, electric wires and other materials following an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at the forest adjoining Lahan (small) Jheliya hamlet near Katezhari in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on December 24, reports The Times of India. The Maoists were in the process of preparing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and planting them to target Security Forces (SFs) when they were cornered.
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