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January - 1 
Bihar Police arrested two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on Sarmastpur village of Karpi Block (administrative unit) in Arwal District, reports News18 on December 21. The two unverified CPI-Maoist cadres included ‘area commander’ of CPI-Maoi
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Bihar Police arrested two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on Sarmastpur village of Karpi Block (administrative unit) in Arwal District, reports News18 on December 21. The two unverified CPI-Maoist cadres included ‘area commander’ of CPI-Maoist for three Districts and his associate. The duo demanded a ‘levy’ (ransom money) of INR 160 million from the construction company. A total of 18 cases are filed in several Police Stations of Arwal, Patna and Aurangabad Districts, which include attack on the base camp of the road construction and demand levy, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Dilip Kumar.
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January - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres indentified as Kunjam Joga (30), Muchaki Hadma (20), Madvi Deva (25), Muchaki Payka (27), Kuhrami Sukka (21), Madkam Kosa (45) and Madkam Hunga (41) under Bhejji Police Station in Sukma District on January 3, re
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres indentified as Kunjam Joga (30), Muchaki Hadma (20), Madvi Deva (25), Muchaki Payka (27), Kuhrami Sukka (21), Madkam Kosa (45) and Madkam Hunga (41) under Bhejji Police Station in Sukma District on January 3, reports New Indian Express. The arrested were cadres of the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS), a frontal organisation of the CPI-Maoist, and involved in an attack on a Police team in Gacchanpalli forest in July, 2017. They are also wanted in case related to torching of a car and a motorcycle near Chikhalaguda in December 2017, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (south Bastar range), Sundarraj P.
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January - 5 
Jharkhand Police arrested a cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Anuj Dhanvar alias Pankaj, at Silafari village after an exchange of fire in Gumla District on January 5, reports
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Jharkhand Police arrested a cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Anuj Dhanvar alias Pankaj, at Silafari village after an exchange of fire in Gumla District on January 5, reports Prabhat Khabhar. Two PFLI cadres Prakash Uraon ‘area commander’ and Sanjay Tiger managed to escape and hiding at Tongri.
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January - 5 
Telangana Police arrested three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) indentified as Madivi Pande alias Susheela alias Laxmi (29), Ramesh and Nandhini at Venkatapuram centre of Eturnagaram in Jaishankar Bhupalpally District on January 5, reports The Hi
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Telangana Police arrested three cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) indentified as Madivi Pande alias Susheela alias Laxmi (29), Ramesh and Nandhini at Venkatapuram centre of Eturnagaram in Jaishankar Bhupalpally District on January 5, reports The Hindu. Madivi Pande hails from Urren village, Bairanghad Tehsil (revenue unit) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. She worked at different levels from 2009 in CPI-Maoist. She worked in the ‘jan militia’ from 2009 to 2010 and in the Marthur Local Organization Squad (LOS) from 2010 to 2011 and with Bairanghad LOS, in 2013 with the Bairanghad Platoon, and in 2014 Gangaloor LOS. Madivi Pande has been working as the protection ‘platoon commander’ of 'central committee (CC) member' Katakam Sudharshan aka Anand aka Duladadha, and participated in several offences in Chhattisgarh and Telangana, said Eturnagaram, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Rahul Hegde. She was involved in set ablaze of road construction vehicles at Tekulagdudem village of Wazeedu Mandal (administrative sub-division) in January 2015 and took part in exchange of fire with the Police at Jella forest area near Kodijuttugutta in May 2015, added Hedge.
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January - 5 
The Police have arrested a ‘platoon commander’ and two ‘militia’ members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Venkatapuram in Jayashankar-Bhupalpally District on January 5, reports The Hans India. The arrested were identified as Madivi Pande alias&
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The Police have arrested a ‘platoon commander’ and two ‘militia’ members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Venkatapuram in Jayashankar-Bhupalpally District on January 5, reports The Hans India. The arrested were identified as Madivi Pande alias Susheela alias Laxmi, working as protection ‘platoon commander’ of the ‘central committee (CC) member’ Katakam Sudharshan aka Anand aka Duladadha, and the militia members - Ramesh and Nandini of Bheeram village in the District.
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January - 6 
Three Maoists were arrested and a 10 kilograms tiffin bomb was recovered from their possession in Kondgaon District on January 6, reports The Pioneer. The cadres were arrested from the forest between Ranapal and Nawagaon villages under Mardapal Police Station limits when a joint team of Securit
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Three Maoists were arrested and a 10 kilograms tiffin bomb was recovered from their possession in Kondgaon District on January 6, reports The Pioneer. The cadres were arrested from the forest between Ranapal and Nawagaon villages under Mardapal Police Station limits when a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) was out on duty to ensure security to the road construction work, according to Kondagaon, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag. The construction of road is underway between Ranapal and Bayanar in Mardapal area, he said. The composite squad, involving 41st battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and local Police, was carrying out patrolling to provide security to the construction works, when it spotted three Maoists hiding in the forest between Ranapal and Nawagaon, following which they were arrested, he said. A 10-kg tiffin bomb, one bundle wire, one dry battery, Maoist literatures and a Naxal banner in the name of East Bastar Division of the outlawed CPI-Maoist were recovered from their possession, Nag said.
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January - 9 
Fourteen CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from Sukma and Narayanpur Districts of the Bastar Division in three separate incidents on January 9, reports PTI. Nine CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested in Sukma District and five cadres of CPI-Maoist from Narayanpur District. In the first incident, Chhatt
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Fourteen CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from Sukma and Narayanpur Districts of the Bastar Division in three separate incidents on January 9, reports PTI. Nine CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested in Sukma District and five cadres of CPI-Maoist from Narayanpur District. In the first incident, Chhattisgarh Police rounded up eight CPI-Maoist cadres at Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District, identified as Madvi Manish (27), Jan-Militia ‘deputy commander’, Madvi Hunga (24), ‘head’ of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS), a frontal of CPI-Maoist, Podiyam Ganga (34), ‘deputy head’ of DAKMS and Madvi Hidma (19), Muchaki Kosa (19), Madvi Bheema (20), Madkam Aayta (26) and Madvi Baman (28), who are associated as ‘Jan-Militia’ of CPI-Maoist and DAKMS. All of them were allegedly involved in carrying out IED blasts targeting the SFs and firing on Police teams in Bhejji and Maraiguda areas of Sukma District. In the second incident, Madkami Pandu (26) a ‘Jan-Militia commander’ was arrested by Police team from Kukanar Police Station limits of Sukma District. Pandu was accused of carrying out a blast and opening fire on a Police patrol team in the forests between Baddugudem and Munga in Sukma District in January 2018, said ASP, Jitendra Shukla. In the third incident, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Bajaru Noharu, Mangatu Nag, Arjun Yadav, Amaru Patai and Sukhlal Potai were arrested and produced before a court in Narayanpur District, adds The Hindu. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were involved in various offences such as murders, attack on Police teams and their camps and bomb blasts and carried rewards on their heads, said Police.
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January - 9 
Telangana Police arrested two cadres of Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction), identified as Bommani Narsimha alias Anand alias Narsi Reddy alias Vishwanad along with cour
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Telangana Police arrested two cadres of Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction), identified as Bommani Narsimha alias Anand alias Narsi Reddy alias Vishwanad along with courier Samdhani at Apparajpally forest area under Gudur Police Station limits in Mahabubabad District on January 9, reports Telangana Today. The Police also seized a 12 Bore weapon and 25 rounds from the duo, were waiting to contact a Dalam (armed squad) leader.Narasimha, a native of Ankireddy Gudem village of Chowtuppal Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Yadadri Suryapet District has worked as the member of the Progressive Democratic Students Union (PDSU) and later worked for the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti). He joined the Veeranna faction in 1997 following the division in the party on caste issues. He worked for the Veeranna’s faction (Communist Party of United States of India- CPUSI). However, he joined the CPI-ML-Janashakti in 2004 following differences with the party ideology and functioning. He worked as the Odisha in charge from 2005 to 2008. He was also arrested by the Police in Jajpur District as he spearheaded the agitation against the Tata Steel factory. Since his release from the jail in 2014, he has been working for the CPI-ML-Janashakti party led by Kura Rajanna, said, Superintendent of Police (SP), N Koti Reddy. Rajanna and Narasimha made efforts to revive the party. They have decided to float a new party called CPI-ML, Chandra Pulla Reddy Bata faction. Five squads have also been formed by them. A case of extortion has been filed against Narasimha at Sircilla Police Station, added SP, Koti Reddy.
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January - 11 
A wanted CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Sagruram Sori (27) was arrested up by Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force jawans after an exchange of fire during a search operation in Bhomrapara forest under Koyelibeda Police Station area in Kanker District on January 11, reports UNI. The SF
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A wanted CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Sagruram Sori (27) was arrested up by Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force jawans after an exchange of fire during a search operation in Bhomrapara forest under Koyelibeda Police Station area in Kanker District on January 11, reports UNI. The SFs also recovered two firearms, explosives, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and other materials from the possession of the Sori.
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January - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Mantoo Yadav and his associate Nageshwar Yadav at Govindpur village in Jamui District on January 11, reports The Times of India. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were residents of Govindpu
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Mantoo Yadav and his associate Nageshwar Yadav at Govindpur village in Jamui District on January 11, reports The Times of India. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were residents of Govindpur and Fatahpur villages respectively under Chakai Police Station of Jamui District. The Police team raided Mantoo's house while he was asleep and arrested him. Nageshwar was also arrested from Mantoo's house. One 9 mm imported pistol, four live cartridges, one magazine, two mobile phones and two motorcycles were also seized, said Jamui Superintendent of Police (SP), JJ Reddy. Mantoo has five criminal cases lodged with the Chakai Police Station under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Arms Act, added SP, Reddy.
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January - 12 
Following information received from SP, Prashant Anand, the Manika Police arrested Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) cadre, identified as Rajesh Shaw alias Rajeshwar Sahu, from Matlong area in Latehar District on January 12, reports Live Hindustan.Com. Rajesh Sahu is a resident of S
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Following information received from SP, Prashant Anand, the Manika Police arrested Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) cadre, identified as Rajesh Shaw alias Rajeshwar Sahu, from Matlong area in Latehar District on January 12, reports Live Hindustan.Com. Rajesh Sahu is a resident of Sukri village under Latehar Block (administrative division) in the District. Abhay Shankar, Officer in Charge (OIC), said that Rajesh was involved in an encounter between JJMP and the Police in the Kumrahi jungle of Barabaiya. JJMP is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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January - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Sodhi Prakash (35), Pedkam Ramesh (19) and Buddallu Pulla (40) were arrested from two separate places in Sukma District on January 12, reports PTI. Prakash, who was active as the head of Karigundam Janatana Sarkar (KJS) squad
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Sodhi Prakash (35), Pedkam Ramesh (19) and Buddallu Pulla (40) were arrested from two separate places in Sukma District on January 12, reports PTI. Prakash, who was active as the head of Karigundam Janatana Sarkar (KJS) squad of CPI-Maoist and wanted in 17 Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] related incidents including attacks on Police party, triggering Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Police teams, murder and others, took place in Chintagufa, Chintalnar and Polampalli Police Stations areas in Sukma District, was arrested from Chintagufa Police Station limits. Ramesh and Pulla, were involved in set ablaze of vehicles and thrashing labourers engaged in construction of road near Kansaram rivulet of Sukma District on December 21, 2017 and triggered IED blasts in 2017 between Kansaram and Potakpalli villages, were arrested from Kistaram Police Station area, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena.
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January - 12 
The Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) of the Maharashtra Police arrested seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Ajay Dosri alias Krishna Lingaya alias Venugopal (40), Shankarayya, Babushankar Banguri, Narsayya, Ravi Marpalli, Ramesh Golala and
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The Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) of the Maharashtra Police arrested seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Ajay Dosri alias Krishna Lingaya alias Venugopal (40), Shankarayya, Babushankar Banguri, Narsayya, Ravi Marpalli, Ramesh Golala and Satyanarayan alias Sataya from various places in Thane District, on January 12, reports Asian Age. ATS officials received a tip-off that one of the key members of CPI-Maoist would arrive in Kalyan and arrested Venugopal from Kalyan railway station. Police teams were dispatched and six CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from Vikhroli, Ghatkopar and Dombivli (east), after the interrogation of Venugopal. The Police claimed the CPI-Maoist cadres were indoctrinating youths in slum pockets and collecting finances for the Golden Corridor Committee (GCC), which includes Maharashtra and Gujarat and seized Naxal[Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and documents. CPI-Maoist cadres were led by Venugopal, ‘district committee secretary (DCS)’ in CPI –Maoist, who was underground for 20 years. He was active in trade unions in Mumbai to spread CPI-Maoist ideology and carrying a reward of INR 8 00,000 announced by Telangana Government. He is booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 2008, and remanded in Police custody, said Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP (ATS) Mohan Dahikar, adds Times of India.
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January - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres in Dantewada District on January 14, reports Outlook India. A joint team of Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was out on a search operation when the joint team arrested them. All three were involved in many murder, robbery
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres in Dantewada District on January 14, reports Outlook India. A joint team of Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was out on a search operation when the joint team arrested them. All three were involved in many murder, robbery and arson cases. One of the arrested Maoists was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head. The identities of the Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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January - 16 
Communist Party of India-Maoist(CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Chhathu Sada was arrested at Saghran village under Dandari Police Station area in Begusarai District on January 16, reports UNI. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre was involved in killing Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) trooper by firing on h
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Communist Party of India-Maoist(CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Chhathu Sada was arrested at Saghran village under Dandari Police Station area in Begusarai District on January 16, reports UNI. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre was involved in killing Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) trooper by firing on him at Kusamhot village under Chadpura Police Station area in the District in 2016.
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January - 16 
Meanwhile, Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Anuj Yadav alias Ramanuj Yadav, who is absconding after setting ablaze a road roller and mobile tower from Mirganj village, under Shakurabad Police Station in Jehanabad District on January 16, reports Jagran. He demanded ‘levy’ (r
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Meanwhile, Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Anuj Yadav alias Ramanuj Yadav, who is absconding after setting ablaze a road roller and mobile tower from Mirganj village, under Shakurabad Police Station in Jehanabad District on January 16, reports Jagran. He demanded ‘levy’ (ransom money) in the construction of bridge in Murrah village, said Police.
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January - 16 
Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Sakhalu Hemla (35) at Karekorma's Karrapara forest in Rajpara in Bijapur District, reports Nai Dunia on January 16. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre was involved in case of killing a woman in the village Katekormama village and accu
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Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre Sakhalu Hemla (35) at Karekorma's Karrapara forest in Rajpara in Bijapur District, reports Nai Dunia on January 16. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre was involved in case of killing a woman in the village Katekormama village and accused of Dantewada jailbreak. He carries a reward of INR 5000 on him declared by Superintendent of Police (SP), Bijapur.
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January - 16 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had arrested two persons in connection with the murder of former State Minister and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) legislator Ramesh Singh Munda in 2008, reports Business Standard on January 16. Both suspects, identified as Prafull Kumar Mahto (27), and Jai Ganesh (
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had arrested two persons in connection with the murder of former State Minister and Janata Dal-United (JD-U) legislator Ramesh Singh Munda in 2008, reports Business Standard on January 16. Both suspects, identified as Prafull Kumar Mahto (27), and Jai Ganesh (37), residents of State capital Ranchi, were arrested on January 15, and have since been remanded in agency custody for five days by an NIA Special Court in Ranchi. Munda was gunned down by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on July 9, 2008, while attending a programme at a school on the outskirts of Ranchi. Maoist ‘commander’ Kundan Pahan's name figured in the killing. Pahan had surrendered to Police in May 14, 2017. The probe was handed over to the NIA in September 2017.
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January - 17 
Elsewhere, on January 17, Begusarai Police arrested four Maoists, who were evading arrest in several cases related to attack on SFs in Begusarai District, reports The Telegraph.
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Elsewhere, on January 17, Begusarai Police arrested four Maoists, who were evading arrest in several cases related to attack on SFs in Begusarai District, reports The Telegraph.
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January - 17 
Police arrested an active cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kale Dhanwar alias Lal Babu from Biramitrapur Police Station limits in Sundargarh District on January 17, reports Jagran.com. The
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Police arrested an active cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kale Dhanwar alias Lal Babu from Biramitrapur Police Station limits in Sundargarh District on January 17, reports Jagran.com. The District Police team raided the ward number-2 area of Biramitrapur and arrested Kale Dhanwar. During interrogation Dhanwar admitted his connection with the PLFI, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Pinak Misra.
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January - 17 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Madvi Baman (30) and Harish Podiam (23), arrested after an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District on January 17, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place during an anti-
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Madvi Baman (30) and Harish Podiam (23), arrested after an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District on January 17, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place during an anti-Maoist operation launched at Galgam, Bhusapur and Tekmela villages of Usoor by a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Police. Two CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from the forests near Bhusapur village under Usoor Police Station and recovered directional bomb, detonator, bow and arrow and other materials, said Police official.
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January - 18 
One District Reserve Guard (DRG) soldier sustained injury an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near Tumripara under Fulbagadi Police Station limits in Sukma District on January 18, reports ANI. Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said, "There was an IED blast near Tumripara unde
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One District Reserve Guard (DRG) soldier sustained injury an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near Tumripara under Fulbagadi Police Station limits in Sukma District on January 18, reports ANI. Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said, "There was an IED blast near Tumripara under Fulbagadi Police Station in which a DRG soldier sustained injuries."Following the blast the DRG team launched a search operation of the area and arrested 11 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Kistaram Maraiguda area of the District. All the arrested Maoists were also involved in setting 27 vehicles on fire, firing upon the soldiers in Kasalpada and Dharampenta bridge blast.
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January - 18 
Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from Shakurabad Police Station area in Jehanabad District on January 18, reports UNI. Police said the Maoist rebel identified as Sheodani Thakur aliasSheodahin Thakur (30) was arrested by the 32nd battalion of SashastraSeemaBal(SSB)BelaMuzaffarpur Bihar and a team
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Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from Shakurabad Police Station area in Jehanabad District on January 18, reports UNI. Police said the Maoist rebel identified as Sheodani Thakur aliasSheodahin Thakur (30) was arrested by the 32nd battalion of SashastraSeemaBal(SSB)BelaMuzaffarpur Bihar and a team of Shakurabad Police Station from his hideout at Ratani village following a specific intelligence input.Sources said that no firearm was recovered from his possession. Thakur was a resident of village Nihalpur, ParasBighaPolice Station inJehanabad District and was an active member of Magadh range of CPI-Maoist.
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January - 21 
Telangana Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Madivi Sammaiah, Nanda and Mirgam Arjun from two different places of Bhadradri Kothagudem District on January 21, reports The Hindu. The Police arrested Sammaiah and Nanda from at Devanagaram in
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Telangana Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Madivi Sammaiah, Nanda and Mirgam Arjun from two different places of Bhadradri Kothagudem District on January 21, reports The Hindu. The Police arrested Sammaiah and Nanda from at Devanagaram in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) and Mirgam Arjun near Bhadrachalam town during regular vehicle-check and seized several gelatin sticks, detonators and bundles of electrical wire. Police registered cases against the trio at Charla and Bhadrachalam Police Stations, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Amber Kishore Jha.
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January - 22 
Jharkhand Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathizer, identified as Manoj Yadav, from Dumri Police Station area in Giridih District on January 22, reports UNI. Police recovered INR 600,000 in ‘levy’ (ransom money) and CPI-Maoist pamphlets from Manoj Yad
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Jharkhand Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathizer, identified as Manoj Yadav, from Dumri Police Station area in Giridih District on January 22, reports UNI. Police recovered INR 600,000 in ‘levy’ (ransom money) and CPI-Maoist pamphlets from Manoj Yadav, who is a resident of Nagar Keswari of Sariya and sent to jail, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Arvind Sinha.
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January - 23 
A joint squad of Telangana Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Muski Bheema (36), Y Iithu (19), Muski Unga (20), and M Bichem (28), from Lenin Colony village in Charla Manda
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A joint squad of Telangana Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Muski Bheema (36), Y Iithu (19), Muski Unga (20), and M Bichem (28), from Lenin Colony village in Charla Mandal (administrative sud-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on January 23, reports The Hindu. The Security Forces (SFs) arrested Maoist couriers while they were proceeding towards Chhattisgarh to deliver a consignment of medicines to CPI-Maoist cadres based in Bastar Division of Chhattisgarh. SFs have seized two boxes containing various medicines, 28 saline bottles, more than 200 syringes and surgical spirit worth INR 10,000. All arrested Maoist couriers are from Kondapalli village in Bijapur District, said Police.
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January - 23 
Meanwhile, a joint team of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the District Police arrested nine CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women cadres, from the forests near Becha and Kadenar villages under Chhotedongar Police Station limits in Narayanpur District during an anti-Maoist operation
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Meanwhile, a joint team of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the District Police arrested nine CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women cadres, from the forests near Becha and Kadenar villages under Chhotedongar Police Station limits in Narayanpur District during an anti-Maoist operation on January 23, reports PTI. The arrestees, identified as Sitaram Watti, Munna alias Ravishankar, Shankar, Fagu alias Jaisingh, Sonadhar, Sukman Korram, Lchhuram Neta, Jaldai Watti and Budhmati alias Phulbati, are lower-rung cadres who are wanted for crimes like attempt to murder, attacking Police party and loot, Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla, said.
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January - 23 
One cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Binod Yadav, was arrested during a raid in the Bandua Teenmuhan area in Latehar District on January 23, reports Live Hindustan. Acting on information, Deputy
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One cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Binod Yadav, was arrested during a raid in the Bandua Teenmuhan area in Latehar District on January 23, reports Live Hindustan. Acting on information, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Santosh Kumar Mishra, arrested Binod, who was involved in a JJMP encounter with the Police in Barwaiya's Kumularhi.
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January - 23 
Separately, four CPI-Maoist ‘janmilitia’ members, identified as Pohduram Korram (45), Sonu Netam (35), Sonsai Netam (45) and Kenvsi Kashyap (32), were arrested by a composite squad of the Special Task Force (STF) and ITBP during a combing operation at Rajadongri forests un
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Separately, four CPI-Maoist ‘janmilitia’ members, identified as Pohduram Korram (45), Sonu Netam (35), Sonsai Netam (45) and Kenvsi Kashyap (32), were arrested by a composite squad of the Special Task Force (STF) and ITBP during a combing operation at Rajadongri forests under Mardapal Police Station in Kondagaon District on January 23, reports PTI. The Police combing operation was to ensure security to the road construction work in the area. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were active as ‘janmilitia’ members and involved in loot, arson and attempt to murder, said Kondagaon Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag.
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January - 24 
In view of the Republic Day, separate composite squads of Border Security Force (BSF), Special Task Force (STF) and local Police had launched the combing operation on January 24 towards Gattakal, Mindi, Kamteda, Kaknar, Irganar, Alparas and Panidobir villages of Koyalibeda. SFs managed to arrest thr
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In view of the Republic Day, separate composite squads of Border Security Force (BSF), Special Task Force (STF) and local Police had launched the combing operation on January 24 towards Gattakal, Mindi, Kamteda, Kaknar, Irganar, Alparas and Panidobir villages of Koyalibeda. SFs managed to arrest three CPI-Maoist cadres, all natives of Kurushnar area of Narayanpur District, when they were trying to escape into forest. Separately, CPI-Maoist memorial was dismantled by SFs in Gundul village of Koyalibeda, added Police.
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January - 28 
A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Lato alias Shanti Soren from her house at Mahengaro village under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District on January 28, reports&
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A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Lato alias Shanti Soren from her house at Mahengaro village under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District on January 28, reports UNI. She was associated with ‘zonal commander ‘of CPI-Maoist, Sindhu Koda for the last three years. She had come to her residence on the occasion of a local festival. Police recovered Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature, a rucksack and other incriminating objects from her.
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January - 28 
The Chintur Sub-Division Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 1st Battalion courier, identified as Sanjith Mandal (37) at Pitchukalapadu T-Junction on Cherla–Bhadrachalam road near Yatapaka in the East Godavari agency area in East Godavari District on January 28, r
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The Chintur Sub-Division Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 1st Battalion courier, identified as Sanjith Mandal (37) at Pitchukalapadu T-Junction on Cherla–Bhadrachalam road near Yatapaka in the East Godavari agency area in East Godavari District on January 28, reports UNI. The CPI-Maoist courier was arrested while he was transporting kit material to Maoists on his motorcycle. The Police recovered six meters of Oilve green cloth, 50 meters of Rexene cloth, four wall posters with CPI-Maoist literature besides INR 68,000 was seized him, said Chintoor Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Dilip Kiran. Sanjith was attracted to Maoism since 2006 and helping CPI-Maoist by supplying needful items. Sanjith also purchased a bike with collected money and transporting essentials to CPI-Maoist on his bike. He purchased green cloth and rexene cloth at Vijayawada, adds The Hans India.
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January - 29 
Five persons including two former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, natives of Jharkhand were arrested by Bisra Police under Bisra Tehsil (revenue unit) in Sundergarh District on January 29, for allegedly running an extortion racket in the name of Maoists, reports O
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Five persons including two former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, natives of Jharkhand were arrested by Bisra Police under Bisra Tehsil (revenue unit) in Sundergarh District on January 29, for allegedly running an extortion racket in the name of Maoists, reports Odisha TV. Two out of five arrested were earlier associated with CPI-Maoist, but later they had left the outfit. A pistol has been seized from their possession. All the accused had vandalised a construction camp and set ablaze a mixer machine at Kaliapos under Bisra Police limits after a failed extortion bid on January 23.
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January - 30 
A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)`s CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the CRPF Battalion and District Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Sonali Soren from her residence at Sukul Bathan village under Chakai Poli
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A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)`s CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the CRPF Battalion and District Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Sonali Soren from her residence at Sukul Bathan village under Chakai Police Station area in Jamui District on January 30, reports UNI. She visited her residence in connection with a tribal festival. Sonali Soren was an active member of the CPI-Maoist women squad and she was absconding. The Police recovered Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature from her residence.
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January - 30 
Chhattisgarh Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman leader in separate incidents from Kondagaon and Bijapur Districts on January 30, reports UNI. In the first incident, Security Forces (SFs) arrested Balmati Korram (21), an active member of Am
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Chhattisgarh Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman leader in separate incidents from Kondagaon and Bijapur Districts on January 30, reports UNI. In the first incident, Security Forces (SFs) arrested Balmati Korram (21), an active member of Amdai Local Operation Squad (LOS), who was associated in several cases of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence and ambush on Police parties, during a search operation in Chitpani forest under Mardapal Police Station limit in Kondagaon District. She was carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on her head, announced by State Government, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav. In the second incident, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Force personnel arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres from Jangla forest from Bijapur District. All the three arrested cadres, whose identities are yet to be ascertained, were carrying a reward ranging from INR 3,000 to INR 10,000.
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February - 1 
The Palvancha Rural Police arrested underground ‘squad commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) Chandranna faction, identified as Mora Ravi (35), at Reddygudem village in Palvancha Mandal (administrative su
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The Palvancha Rural Police arrested underground ‘squad commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) Chandranna faction, identified as Mora Ravi (35), at Reddygudem village in Palvancha Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on Febrauary1, reports The Hindu. Ravi returned from Srikalahasti in Andhra Pradesh after undergoing treatment for some illness, a Police team swooped on his house at Reddygudem, arrested him and seized a 12 bore tapancha with three live cartridges from his possession. Ravi had earlier worked in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) for a brief period of less than one year, during which time he was allegedly involved in the killing of local Congress leader Venkat Reddy at Reddygudem in October 2012. He surrendered to the Police in February 2013, but a few years later joined hands with the CPI-ML-New Democracy Chandranna faction. He also allegedly killed Rayala Bhaskar, a farmer of Narsampeta in Palvancha Mandal, due to personal rivalry in August 2017 with others. Ravi was wanted in several cases including murders, attempt to kill and extortion registered in Palvancha Rural, Gundala and Bodu Police Stations, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ambar Kishor Jha.
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February - 4 
Bihar Police arrested Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one ‘commander’ of CPI-Maoist, from three different places in Gaya District on February 4, reports PrabhatKhabar. In the fist incident, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Shankar Dayal, Sanjay Reddy, Siddhe
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Bihar Police arrested Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one ‘commander’ of CPI-Maoist, from three different places in Gaya District on February 4, reports PrabhatKhabar. In the fist incident, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Shankar Dayal, Sanjay Reddy, Siddhesh Kumar, Gopal Prasad of Padumachchak village and Dilip Ravidas of the Mohanpur village, associated with Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC), is a splinter group of the former Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) now CPI-Maoist, were arrested by Barachatti Police. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres have confessed of their involvement in set ablaze of poclain hydraulic machine on Dobh-Dhangai road under Barachatti Police Station area in Gaya District on February 1. The Police recovered two pieces of detonator, five gelatin, one kilo phosphorus, sutar, aadhar card, mobile and globes. These five Maoists were produced in court and sent to jail.In the second incident, Special Task Force (STF) arrested two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as CPI-Maoist commander Sunil Yadav and his partner Dhananjay Ravidas in Gaya District. The duo have admitted of their involvement in burning of set ablaze of poclain hydraulic machine on the Harrah river and also in Amas and Gurua, said Barachatti Police Chief, Chetanand Jha and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector, Ajay Kumar Sahu. In the third incident, Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Shrikant Manjhi, who is abscounding for the last 11 years from Jarlahi village, said Mohanpur Police Station In-Charge, Neeraj Kumar.
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February - 4 
Police arrested Mahesh Singh Kharwar alias Aditya ji, a ‘zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Taal village under Panki Police Station area in Daltonganj City in Palamu District on February 4, reports UNI. Palamu, Superintendent of Poli
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Police arrested Mahesh Singh Kharwar alias Aditya ji, a ‘zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Taal village under Panki Police Station area in Daltonganj City in Palamu District on February 4, reports UNI. Palamu, Superintendent of Police (SP), Inderjeet Mahtha said “This is a big catch for us. We nabbed him while he was returning from Patna in Bihar after medical treatment. He has confessed to his involvement in encounters with the security forces at Burha Pahar last January.” Acting on the inputs provided by Kharwar, Police conducted raids at the house of one Umesh Yadav in Andag village under Panki Tehsil (revenue unit) of Palamu District during which a desi katta, five live cartridges, a bundle of codex wire was recovered. The SP said that Kharwar, brother-in-law of Maoist ‘commander’ Chhotu Singh Kharwar, had joined the Maoists ranks in the age of 14 and had been working for them since then.
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February - 5 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested Saidul Singapanga (36), for ‘Maoist links’ and produced in a sessions court of Mumbai on February 5, reports The Indian Express. Chief Public Prosecutor Lata Chheda told the court that the interrogation of the seven others arrested earlier had led them
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested Saidul Singapanga (36), for ‘Maoist links’ and produced in a sessions court of Mumbai on February 5, reports The Indian Express. Chief Public Prosecutor Lata Chheda told the court that the interrogation of the seven others arrested earlier had led them to Singapanga. “The current accused’s name had reflected in the statements of other witnesses. Along with one of the accused, he had gone to collect funds for the party,” Chedda submitted before the court. “At the time of the arrest of the other men, he was not at his house,” the investigating officer of the ATS told the court. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that the seven other persons, identified as Ajay Dosri alias Krishna Lingaya alias Venugopal (40), Shankarayya, Babushankar Banguri, Narsayya, Ravi Marpalli, Ramesh Golala and Satyanarayan alias Sataya, were arrested from various places in Thane District on January 12. The Police claimed that the arrested persons working as labourers and members of trade unions, were looking to recruit members for the Maoist organisation. The court sent Singapanga to Police custody till February 12.
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February - 7 
SFs arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from forest area of Basaguda in Bijapur District on February 7, reports ANI. SFs recovered detonator, wires and other equipment from him. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be asserted.
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SFs arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from forest area of Basaguda in Bijapur District on February 7, reports ANI. SFs recovered detonator, wires and other equipment from him. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be asserted.
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February - 8 
The Police arrested Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy)’s Mahabubabad Division ‘secretary’ Bandaru Ilaiah alias Veeranna (50), in Mahabubabad District on February 8, reports The Hindu. Police seized a 9mm carbine, a 9mm revolver and 28 rounds of ammunition
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The Police arrested Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy)’s Mahabubabad Division ‘secretary’ Bandaru Ilaiah alias Veeranna (50), in Mahabubabad District on February 8, reports The Hindu. Police seized a 9mm carbine, a 9mm revolver and 28 rounds of ammunition and Rs. 33,000 from his possession. Superintendent of Police (SP), N. Koti Reddy said they also arrested one Bhanot Ramu aliasBheemudu. Ilaiah belonged to Irusulapuram of Bayyaram mandal (administrative sub-division) and joined the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] party three years ago after doing petty works. He was involved in shooting of S. Satyanarayana, another Naxal leader. He was also involved in eliminating three others M. Biksham, S. Veerabrahmam and Raghu belonging to Praja Pratighatana group.
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February - 8 
The Police arrested three Maoists from Ketulnar village forest under Kutru Police Station limits in Bijapur District on February 8, reports Mid-Day. The cadres, identified as Hadmo Podiyami (35) was active as a ‘militia commander’, while Raju Tati (30) and Budhram Podiyam (35) as a militia member an
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The Police arrested three Maoists from Ketulnar village forest under Kutru Police Station limits in Bijapur District on February 8, reports Mid-Day. The cadres, identified as Hadmo Podiyami (35) was active as a ‘militia commander’, while Raju Tati (30) and Budhram Podiyam (35) as a militia member and DAKMS (Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan- a frontal wing of Maoists) member, were arrested from Ketulnar village forest under Kutru Police limits when a joint team of the DRG and local Police was out on a search operation, a senior Police official said. All three were wanted for the killing of a Police Constable, Suklu Gota, in Farsegarh area of the District in 2017. They were also wanted in cases related to loot, arson and the Arms Act.
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February - 9 
Maharashtra Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader identified as Rammana alias Shrinivas Vitthalanna Madru alias Ravi alias Suresh (65), along with his wife Padma Kodape alias Sammakka alias Lata(55) from
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Maharashtra Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader identified as Rammana alias Shrinivas Vitthalanna Madru alias Ravi alias Suresh (65), along with his wife Padma Kodape alias Sammakka alias Lata(55) from Ballarshah town of Chandrapur District on February 9, reports The Hindu.Rammana headed the technical department of the CPI-Maoist in Chhattisgarh. He was working in the Maoist movement since 1976-77. He was given the responsibility of the CPI-Maoist technical wing in 1995. He worked for the Maoists in Kondagoan, Maad, Tipagarh, Aheri and Bastar area after 1996. He was involved in the manufacture of weapons for the CPI-Maoist. He also worked as a trainer to the young CPI-Maoist cadres in weapon training. He carried a reward of INR 2.5 million on his head. Ramanna’s wife Padma Kodape was working for the CPI-Maoist since 1992 and carried a reward of INR 600,000 and was believed to be involved in violent incidents in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra, said Police statement. The Maoist couple are associated with Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), presently the most powerful entity within the CPI-Maoist operational setup as members, were going from Allapalli to Hyderabad on February 9. The Police recovered INR 50,000 and two pen drives from them which revealed that Maoist couple used to allegedly give technical support like assembling and disassembling of weapons and wireless support, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Niyati Thaker, adds The Hitavada.
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February - 10 
A joint operation by Tiruvallur Police and the ‘Q’ Branch of the State Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as D Dasarathan and his wife, Kanimozhi and Dasarathan’s brother Vetriveerapandiyan in Pullarambakkam, near Pondicherry in Tiruvallur District o
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A joint operation by Tiruvallur Police and the ‘Q’ Branch of the State Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as D Dasarathan and his wife, Kanimozhi and Dasarathan’s brother Vetriveerapandiyan in Pullarambakkam, near Pondicherry in Tiruvallur District on February 10, reports The Hindu. Dasarathan, Maoist leader has been hiding since 2003, while his wife, Kanimozhi was underground since 2008. They were booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for offences including criminal conspiracy and starting a war. They were produced before the magistrate and sent to judicial custody on February 11, said Senior Police Officer.
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February - 11 
A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as from Sanjay Hansda from Hasikol forest in Jamui District on February 11, reports UNI. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is an associate of ‘area commander’
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A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as from Sanjay Hansda from Hasikol forest in Jamui District on February 11, reports UNI. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is an associate of ‘area commander’ of CPI-Maoist, Siddhu Koda. He was involved in demanding levy (ransom money) from private companies and accused in various cases of loot, kidnapping and murder registered at various Police Stations in the District. He is also wanted by Jharkhand Police, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagannath Reddy
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February - 12 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in two different incidents in Giridih District on February 12, reports The Pioneer. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Sanjay Hansda, and Sukhdeo Murmu, who are associated with Sidhu Koda&rs
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in two different incidents in Giridih District on February 12, reports The Pioneer. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Sanjay Hansda, and Sukhdeo Murmu, who are associated with Sidhu Koda’s squad were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Barkhutia forest from Chakai Police Station limits in the District. One 315 loaded rifle,170 live cartridges, one local made pistol,315 cartridges, and a cache of Maoist-related items, including material used in making explosives were recovered from them. The SFs chased the CPI-Maoist cadres between Tetaria and Bhatuakura forest and arrested them, Superintendent of Police (SP), Surendra Kumar Jha. In the second incident, two armed CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Prakash Murmu, and Ambu Marandi were arrested in Barkhutia forest of the District. The CPI-Maoist cadres were armed with explosives and arms and part of Sidhu Koda’s squad, added SP, SK Jha.
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February - 13 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Nildhar alias Guddu (25), Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member, Ginnu (25) and Ghassuram (30) ‘Jan Militia’ cadres were arrested near Ehakli rivulet in forest under Mardapal Police Station in Kon
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Nildhar alias Guddu (25), Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member, Ginnu (25) and Ghassuram (30) ‘Jan Militia’ cadres were arrested near Ehakli rivulet in forest under Mardapal Police Station in Kondagaon District on February 13, reports The Pioneer. Security Forces (SFs) arrested the trio during a search operation. Guddu was carrying a reward of INR 300,000 over his head. An 8-kilogram tiffin bomb, CPI-Maoist banners and literature were recovered from the possession of the two ‘Jan Militia’ members. They admitted that the explosive was meant to target the SFs during their operation in the region. The trio was allegedly involved in several incidents, including planting of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and attacks on Police parties, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag.
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February - 15 
2 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police in Kondagaon District on February 15, reports Business Standard. The arrested Maoist couples, identified as Ramdhar Sorey (20), and Parvati Corram (20), both residents of Narayanpur District, were ‘Jan Militia&r
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2 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police in Kondagaon District on February 15, reports Business Standard. The arrested Maoist couples, identified as Ramdhar Sorey (20), and Parvati Corram (20), both residents of Narayanpur District, were ‘Jan Militia’ members. "18 kgs of Tiffin bomb, Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] banner, literature, wire and other items were recovered from their possession," Police said.
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February - 16 
Jharkhand Police arrested Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ identified as Devendra Ganjhu alias Kanhai ji alias Manikant ji aliasChaudhary ji from Lawalong Police Sta
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Jharkhand Police arrested Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ identified as Devendra Ganjhu alias Kanhai ji alias Manikant ji aliasChaudhary ji from Lawalong Police Station area in Chatra District on February 16, reports Hindustan Times. He was wanted in more than a dozen cases of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in Chatra, Hazaribagh and Ramgarh Districts. The Police was tipped off about the assembly of a TPC squad led by Kohram ji and comprising 15 members at Sauru Nawadih village under the Lawalong Police Station. They were planning to execute some crime when the joint team of District Police and Central Para-Military Force (CPMF) personnel raided the area. Devendra was arrested while others managed to escape taking advantage of the darkness. A loaded carbine and live ammunition were recovered from him, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Akhilesh B Verior.
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February - 17 
At least three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a raid conducted in Katuapadar Forest under Mathili Police Station area in Malkangiri District on February 17, reports KalingaTV. The arrested Maoists have been identified as Jogi Kabasi, Jamali Kurami
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At least three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a raid conducted in Katuapadar Forest under Mathili Police Station area in Malkangiri District on February 17, reports KalingaTV. The arrested Maoists have been identified as Jogi Kabasi, Jamali Kurami and Idme Mandabi. Informing on the arrests Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena said after getting a tip-off on a Maoist training camp functioning at the foot hills of Taulasi Dongri Hill, a joint team of Malkangiri Police and District Voluntary Force (DVF) conducted a raid last night (February 17). During the raid three women Maoists were arrested. “The arrested Maoists were members of Kangerghati Area Committee and were active in Tulsi Dongri area. One of the arrested Maoist Jogi Kabasi was carrying a prize of Rs 4 lakh on her head and the other two were carrying Rs 1 lakh each. They have been forwarded to court,” said SP, Meena.
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February - 18 
Bihar Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Pachu Pujhar at Pipra-Tillha village under Belhar Police Station area in Banka District on February 18, reports Samacharjagat. The Police arrested the CPI-Maoist cadre after informati
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Bihar Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Pachu Pujhar at Pipra-Tillha village under Belhar Police Station area in Banka District on February 18, reports Samacharjagat. The Police arrested the CPI-Maoist cadre after information was received that the Pachu is going to come to his village Pipra Tillha. There are many criminal cases registered in different Police Stations in the district against him, said Police Deputy Inspector, Vinod Kumar Gupta.
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February - 19 
Chhattisgarh Police arrested 12 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Banjam Bandi (34), Madkam Manga (22), Banjam Singa (22), Banjam Deva (19), Banjam Sona (26), Banjam Joga (32), Banjam Deva (30), Madkam Sukka (30), Banjam Joga (28), Banjam Hunga (22), Banjam
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Chhattisgarh Police arrested 12 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Banjam Bandi (34), Madkam Manga (22), Banjam Singa (22), Banjam Deva (19), Banjam Sona (26), Banjam Joga (32), Banjam Deva (30), Madkam Sukka (30), Banjam Joga (28), Banjam Hunga (22), Banjam Erra (28) and Banjam Soma (35) from Dornapal Police Station area in Sukma District on February 19, reports India TV. The arrested Maoists cadres were associated with Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangthan (DAKMS). They were involved in several Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-related incidents, including planting of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Dornapal-Jagargunda road in September 2017, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, south Bastar range), Sundarraj
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February - 19 
Police arrested aCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified asSanju Lal Hansda, at Leelavaran village under Sadar Police Station area in Banka District on February 19, reportsUNI. The arrestedCPI-Maoist cadre escaped during a police encounter is the cousin of CPI-Maoist ‘zo
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Police arrested aCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified asSanju Lal Hansda, at Leelavaran village under Sadar Police Station area in Banka District on February 19, reportsUNI. The arrestedCPI-Maoist cadre escaped during a police encounter is the cousin of CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’Mantu Khaira, who was killed during an encounter with theSecurity Forces (SFs). He wasinvolved in various unlawful activities and a number of cases had been registered against him at several Police Stations in Jamui and Munger Districts, said Belhar Deputy Police Superintendent, Vinod Gupta.
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February - 21 
A Senior Lawyer, identified as Upendra Nayak was arrested by the Police at Paralakhemundi in Gajapati District on February 21, reports The Times of India. He was arrested for his alleged links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and produced in court in Mohana. At l
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A Senior Lawyer, identified as Upendra Nayak was arrested by the Police at Paralakhemundi in Gajapati District on February 21, reports The Times of India. He was arrested for his alleged links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and produced in court in Mohana. At least 11 cases, all related to CPI-Maoist, are pending against Nayak in G. Udayagiri and Adaba Police Stations. Nayak was in touch with the CPI-Maoist when they were active in 2009-10. Besides he had also provided logistic support to the CPI-Maoist cadres during the period, said Police.
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February - 21 
Jharkhand Police arrested two Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Vishal Paswan and Sanjay Paswan from near the Hadahi river bridge of Chhatarpur road of Palamu District on February 21,
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Jharkhand Police arrested two Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Vishal Paswan and Sanjay Paswan from near the Hadahi river bridge of Chhatarpur road of Palamu District on February 21, reports LiveHindustan. The duo were arrested with their looted mobiles by the Police and sent to jail and involved in robbery cases filed against them.
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February - 21 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sukaram Salaam (23) and Lamkuram Korram (21) were arrested from the forest between Aadnar and Chema villages under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on February 21, reports The India Today. The Sec
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sukaram Salaam (23) and Lamkuram Korram (21) were arrested from the forest between Aadnar and Chema villages under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on February 21, reports The India Today. The Security Forces (SFs) arrested the CPI-Maoist cadres during a search operation and recovered 16 kg tiffin bomb, one 16 kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED), detonator, electric wire, Maoist banners and literature. The duo admitted that they were active as ‘janmilitia’ cadres in Temrugaon village of Narayanpur District, said Additional Superintendent of Police, (ASP), Maheshwar Nag.
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February - 23 
Nine CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from three different locations under Chinagappa, Dornapal, Polpalli and Kukanar Police Station areas in Sukma District on February 23, reports News Nation. The SFs raided CPI-Maoist hideouts in Chintagufa forest, Kukanar forest and Dornap
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Nine CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from three different locations under Chinagappa, Dornapal, Polpalli and Kukanar Police Station areas in Sukma District on February 23, reports News Nation. The SFs raided CPI-Maoist hideouts in Chintagufa forest, Kukanar forest and Dornapal forest and arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres from three different locations. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were active members of CPI-Maoist militia, village committees and Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan (DAKMS) and wanted by the State Police for various incidents, said CRPF official.
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February - 24 
Elsewhere, acting upon the tip-off SF personnel arrested an under-warrant Maoist, identified as Badse Hadma, son of Hurra alias Bhima (30) of Pegdapalli, during a joint search operation from a forest-covered area in Bijapur District on February 24, reports The Hitavada. The arrested M
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Elsewhere, acting upon the tip-off SF personnel arrested an under-warrant Maoist, identified as Badse Hadma, son of Hurra alias Bhima (30) of Pegdapalli, during a joint search operation from a forest-covered area in Bijapur District on February 24, reports The Hitavada. The arrested Maoist was involved in several criminal activities. Execution of a permanent warrant is also pending against him, informed the Police sources.
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February - 26 
Separately, Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Pillu Ursa (35), while carrying out a search and combing operation in Farshegarh village under Mandem Police Station area in Bijapur District on February 26, reports UNI.
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Separately, Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Pillu Ursa (35), while carrying out a search and combing operation in Farshegarh village under Mandem Police Station area in Bijapur District on February 26, reports UNI.
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February - 26 
Three cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Prasanna Gudiya, Hilarious Gudiya, and Dhiraj Kandulna were arrested at Parezghag village in Khunti District on February 26, reports The New In
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Three cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Prasanna Gudiya, Hilarious Gudiya, and Dhiraj Kandulna were arrested at Parezghag village in Khunti District on February 26, reports The New Indian Express. The Police recovered three bikes, two country-made revolvers and live cartridges were recovered from them, said Superintendent of Police (SP),Ashwini Kumar Sinha.India Jharkhand PLFI CPI-Maoist Prasanna Gudiya Hilarious Gudiya Dhiraj Kandulna Parezghag Khunti Ashwini Kumar Sinha
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February - 27 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia cadres identified as Raghunath Nayak and Peter Mallick of Birikote village under Mohana block in Gajapati District on February 27, reports Pragativadi. The arrested duo were involved in a number of deadly attacks carried out in
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia cadres identified as Raghunath Nayak and Peter Mallick of Birikote village under Mohana block in Gajapati District on February 27, reports Pragativadi. The arrested duo were involved in a number of deadly attacks carried out in and around the Birikote area by the CPI-Maoist in 2008, said Mukesh Lakra, Inspector-In-charge (IIC), Adaba Police Station.
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February - 28 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madivi Mangaiah (26), Kudam Nangaiah (30), Madakam Deva (21), Sodi Devaiah (29) and Sodi Mukaiah (25) were arrested at Korakatpadu in Charla Mandal(administrative sub-division)in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on February 28, rep
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madivi Mangaiah (26), Kudam Nangaiah (30), Madakam Deva (21), Sodi Devaiah (29) and Sodi Mukaiah (25) were arrested at Korakatpadu in Charla Mandal(administrative sub-division)in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on February 28, reports The Hindu. The Police seized consignment containing 25 saline bottles and 20 intravenous infusion sets besides tablets for fever and gastritis, among other medicines, worth around INR 5000 from arrested CPI-Maoist cadres.The militia members had bought the medicines from a shop in Bhadrachalam as directed by some CPI-Maoistleaders based in the Dandakaranya forest region of adjoining Chhattisgarh, said Police.
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February - 28 
Nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Muchaki Lakhma (22), Muchaki Kosa (25), Mandvi Lakhma (25), Nuppo Latham (37), Nuppo Ganga (30), Sodi Hidma (30), Nuppo Dual (55), Sodi Mukka Hidma (50) and Sodi Joga (19) were arrested during a search operation by Security Force
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Nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Muchaki Lakhma (22), Muchaki Kosa (25), Mandvi Lakhma (25), Nuppo Latham (37), Nuppo Ganga (30), Sodi Hidma (30), Nuppo Dual (55), Sodi Mukka Hidma (50) and Sodi Joga (19) were arrested during a search operation by Security Forces (SFs) in Bhejji area of Sukma District on February 28, reports India Today. The joint operation was conducted by District Reserve Guard (DRG), District Force (DF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) battalionof the CRPF. Muchaki Lakhma had arrest warrants pending against him in Bhejji and Konta Police Stations. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were involved in attack on a Police team in Elarmadgu forest of Bhejji on February 18, 2018 in which two Police personnel were killed and six others were injured. They were also involved in an incident on the same day in which a labourer was killed and construction equipment and vehicles engaged in road construction were set ablaze, said Senior Police official.
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March - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pattu Mahaa, carrying a reward of INR 200,000 on his head, in a joint operation conducted near Sarvoda forest area under Mu
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pattu Mahaa, carrying a reward of INR 200,000 on his head, in a joint operation conducted near Sarvoda forest area under Murhu Police Station area in Khunti District on March 5, reports ANI. The arrested PLFI cadre, Mahaa has 28 First Information Reports (FIRs) against him and was involved in six encounters with the Police. The SFs recovered a country made pistol and ammunition from his possession.
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March - 6 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a dalam (squad) member and a Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) doctor were arrested by the Police while routine checking of vehicles at Etapaka Police Station in East Godavari District late on March 6, reports UNI. East Goda
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a dalam (squad) member and a Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) doctor were arrested by the Police while routine checking of vehicles at Etapaka Police Station in East Godavari District late on March 6, reports UNI. East Godavari District Superintendent of Police (SP), Vishal Gunni said that of the three Madivi Rama (20) a tribal of Palod village of Sukma District of Chhattisgarh is a member of Dandakaranya Kisan Mazdoor Sangh (DAKMS) Dalam (armed squad) while the other two - Molumuri Srinivasarao (38) and Payam Jogarao (32), are from Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana. Srinivasarao, a native of Chinna Nallabelli village, Dummugudem Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Bhadradri Kothagudem District, is an RMP doctor running a medical shop attending to the medical needs of the Maoists, and Jogarao is an agricultural coolie but turned to be a Maoist sympathizer and worked as a courier. “During a vehicle check, the Etapaka Police spotted the three Maoists near the Police station and took them into custody. They seized a tapancha with five rounds from Rama,” SP, Vishal said, adding the Police intensified vigilance in the Agency area following the recent encounter.
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March - 9 
Jharkhand Police arrested a cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Arbind Ram from Pathara Dam in Hussainabad in Palamu District on March 9, reports Live Hindustan. There are more than a dozen cases agains
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Jharkhand Police arrested a cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Arbind Ram from Pathara Dam in Hussainabad in Palamu District on March 9, reports Live Hindustan. There are more than a dozen cases against Arbind Ram, registered in Jharkhand and Bihar. He was associated with Maoists from the age of 12 years and associated with Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist before his arrest. After, his release from jail in 2017, Arbind Ram was working in the name of JJMP and in the Rohtas, Aurangabad and Hussainabad areas of Bihar, where he was working to recover looting and levy. He is a resident of Katakur village in Amba Station area of ??Bihar. He was associated in set ablaze of school bus and construction machinery for levy (ransom money) and attacks on workers at brick kiln. The Police received information that some gangs leasing in the name of JJMP are active in Hussainabad sub-division area, and headed by Aurobind Ram, said Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Manoj Kumar Mahato.
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March - 9 
three cadres of Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Choti Kumar Yadav alias Sandeep Yadav alias Lalan Singh Yadav alias Sanjay Singh Yadav, were arrested at from Bendi jungle of Katkumdag Police Station of Hazaribagh District on March 9, report
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three cadres of Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Choti Kumar Yadav alias Sandeep Yadav alias Lalan Singh Yadav alias Sanjay Singh Yadav, were arrested at from Bendi jungle of Katkumdag Police Station of Hazaribagh District on March 9, reports The Pioneer. The Police recovered one AK 47 and AK 56 rifles, two country made pistols, live cartridges 66, 7.62 mm live cartages 15, eight mobile sets, one walkie- talkie, 5 mobile chargers from the arrested JPC cadres during the patrolling, while remaining cadres managed to flee. The arrested cadres confessed that they are the in charge of three separate wings of the JPC, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Anish Gupta.
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Five PLFI cadres, including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Eastern region were arrested from various places of Khunti and Ranchi Districts on March 9 and March 10 respectively, reports The Business Standard. Jitendra Patar Munda alias Jitan Munda alias Prasant ji, a ‘sub-zonal commander’ and Lalit Sahu
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Five PLFI cadres, including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Eastern region were arrested from various places of Khunti and Ranchi Districts on March 9 and March 10 respectively, reports The Business Standard. Jitendra Patar Munda alias Jitan Munda alias Prasant ji, a ‘sub-zonal commander’ and Lalit Sahu were arrested from Khunti District, Superintendent of Police (SP) Anis Gupta said. While Munda was arrested near Tajna river on Khunti-Taimara Road under Khunti Police Station area, Sahu was arrested from Jilingburu Jungle under Tupkara Police Outpost. One country-made pistol, two cartridges of .315 bore and four mobile phones were seized from Munda whereas a laptop, motorcycle, PLFI letter pad, 18 cartridges of 9mm bore, four cartridges of 7.65 mm bore and 20 cartridges of 12mm bore was recovered from Sahu. Following their interrogation, three more PLFI cadres were arrested from Ranchi District, SP Prabhat Kumar said. The arrestees identified as Vinod, Keshav Patar and Laxmi Kant were arrested from Angada and Sonahatu Police Station areas of Ranchi District.
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March - 11 
Jharkhand Police arrested an ‘area commander’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Bhim Braz in Garhwa District, reports The Pioneer on March 12. The Police also recovered a country made pistol, three live car
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Jharkhand Police arrested an ‘area commander’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Bhim Braz in Garhwa District, reports The Pioneer on March 12. The Police also recovered a country made pistol, three live cartridges, one mobile phone and a bike from the arrested rebel. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohammad Arshi, acting on a tip off, a joint team of Kandi, Bardiha and Manjhiaon Police arrested the ‘area commander’ when he reached to collect ‘levy’ (ransom) amount from a contractor. The arrested ‘area commander’ was wanted in four Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence cases, the SP added.
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March - 13 
In a separate incident, four CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Deepak, Jogindra, Chotu and Urmila, were arrested in Palamu District on March 13, in a joint operation by Jharkhand Police and the CRPF, reports The New Indian Express.
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In a separate incident, four CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Deepak, Jogindra, Chotu and Urmila, were arrested in Palamu District on March 13, in a joint operation by Jharkhand Police and the CRPF, reports The New Indian Express.
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March - 14 
Meanwhile, acting on a tip-off, Police also arrested a cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Golden alias Gautam Yadav, from his Behratand home in McCluskieganj area of Khelari block in Ranchi District on March 14, reports The T
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Meanwhile, acting on a tip-off, Police also arrested a cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Golden alias Gautam Yadav, from his Behratand home in McCluskieganj area of Khelari block in Ranchi District on March 14, reports The Telegraph. Four pistols, eight bullets and PLFI posters were found on him. Police said Golden had been given the charge to strengthen PLFI activities in this region by extorting money from coal and other traders.
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March - 15 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ identified as Malya alias Malu Kashyap was arrested from Kudur village under Mardapal Police Station limits in Kondagaon District, reports Business Standard on March 16. Security Forces (SFs) raided the village after receiving info
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ identified as Malya alias Malu Kashyap was arrested from Kudur village under Mardapal Police Station limits in Kondagaon District, reports Business Standard on March 16. Security Forces (SFs) raided the village after receiving information about CPI-Maoist ‘commander’s presence in Kudur. Kashayap was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head. He was active as ‘jan militia commander’ and wanted in at least seven Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] -related incidents, including murder, loot and attacks on Police party, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag.
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March - 17 
Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) Ramanna faction, cadre identified as Madivi Bheema alias Bhadruwas arrested after a brief exchange of fire with theSecurity Forces (SFs) in the Vulvanoor forest area in Palvancha Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bh
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Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) Ramanna faction, cadre identified as Madivi Bheema alias Bhadruwas arrested after a brief exchange of fire with theSecurity Forces (SFs) in the Vulvanoor forest area in Palvancha Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on March 17, reports The Hindu. The exchange of fire happened during the course of search operation by SFs, who came under fire from the armed cadres of CPI-ML-New Democracy Ramanna faction. The Police retaliated in self-defence, while other cadres escaped. The Police recovered three weapons, ammunition, kit bags and INR 8890 from the encounter site. Ambar Kishor Jha, Superintendent of Police (SP), appealed to cadres of underground outfits to relinquish the path of violence and join the mainstream, while producing Madivi Bheema before the media.
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March - 20 
A cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested from Haidernagar Railway Station of the Palamu District on March 20, reports UNI. Haidernagar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Manoj Mahto said that the arreste
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A cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested from Haidernagar Railway Station of the Palamu District on March 20, reports UNI. Haidernagar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Manoj Mahto said that the arrested cadre has been identified as Ravindra Paswan alias DGM. Paswan was wanted in many cases of loot, murder and levy collection and many cases are also registered against him in various Police Station areas of the District. Paswan was very active in Haidernagar and Hussainabad areas and was involved in many criminal acts.
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March - 20 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the District Police for extorting traders in different parts of Muzaffarpur District on March 20, reports The Telegraph. The arrested Maoist cadres were identified as Muzaffarpur-Vaishali ‘sub-zonal commander’ of t
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the District Police for extorting traders in different parts of Muzaffarpur District on March 20, reports The Telegraph. The arrested Maoist cadres were identified as Muzaffarpur-Vaishali ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Anil Ram, Kamlesh Bhagat, Dilip Ram and Sunil Ram. Zonal Inspector-General (IG) of Police Sunil Kumar said the Police officers minutely watched their activities and caught hold of them while they were staying in a rented house in Muzaffarpur. He added they were involved in unlawful activities, changing their names apparently to dodge neighbours and Police officers.The Police first arrested Anil Ram, said to be the ‘sub-zonal commander’, and later arrested his three accomplices by conducting raids at possible hideouts. Anil has divulged vital clues on rebel activities and spelt out 22 names of Maoist thinktanks active in north Bihar to spread organisational network. The Police team carried out a raid at Kamlesh Bhagat's house in Baroraj village and recovered a carbine, a rifle, three country-made rifles, arms and ammunition. Police also carried a raid at a rented house of Anil in Bhagwanpur locality and recovered one carbine,five detonators and six cartridges. The Police also seized INR 890,000 in denomination of INR 500 notes, receipt of ‘levy’ collection, seven mobiles and rebel literature. They have confessed to their involvement in forking out money in the name of ‘levy’ from bus operators and brick kiln owners. All the arrested Maoists have been sent to the terrorist cell at Khudiram Bose Memorial Central Jail.
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March - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘deputy commander’ identified as SodiUngaiah alias Suresh (21), was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) after intercepting his motor bike near Kaliveru in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on March 21, reports The New Indian Express. He was allegedl
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘deputy commander’ identified as SodiUngaiah alias Suresh (21), was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) after intercepting his motor bike near Kaliveru in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on March 21, reports The New Indian Express. He was allegedly involved in a killing, blasting of a dam and a cell tower, planting of land mines, extortion and exchange of fire with Police in Cherla Mandal(administrative sub-division) of the District. He had joined CPI-Maoistabout three years ago was made the ‘deputy commander’ four months back, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Ambar Kishor Jha.
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March - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’deputy commander’ of Manugur Area Committee (MAC) identified as Sodi Ungaiah alias Suresh was arrested by the Police while conducting vehicle checks near Kaliveru in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on March 21, reports Telangana Today. The Polic
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’deputy commander’ of Manugur Area Committee (MAC) identified as Sodi Ungaiah alias Suresh was arrested by the Police while conducting vehicle checks near Kaliveru in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on March 21, reports Telangana Today. The Police recovered 20 detonators, eight gelatin sticks and one motor cycle from the possession of Ungaiah. He joined CPI-Maoist three years ago and allegedly involved in a murder, blasting of a dam and cell tower, plating of land mines and extortion. He was also involved in exchange of fire with Police in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) of the District. He is a resident of Kistarampadu village of Cherla Mandal.
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March - 21 
Fifteen Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in two separate incidents in Sukma District on March 21, reports The Indian Express. In the first incident, 14 CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women were arrested from Bhejji forest area. Three of the
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Fifteen Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in two separate incidents in Sukma District on March 21, reports The Indian Express. In the first incident, 14 CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women were arrested from Bhejji forest area. Three of the 14 CPI-Maoist cadres arrested are identified as Sodhi Pojja (42), Head of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS) carrying a reward of INR 0.1 million on his head, Rawa Kosi (22) and Hemla Hungi (32), members of the Local Guerilla Squad (LGS) in Kistaram and the medical team of Maoists. The other arrested were lower rung cadres of CPI-Maoist. All the 14 cadres arrested from Bhejji were allegedly involved in the attack on a Police team in Elarmadgu forest in which two SFs were killed and six others were injured and set ablaze of construction vehicles in February 2018. In the second incident, SFs arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Madkam Somaru (25), LGS member in Machkot area and carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head from Pushpal area in Sukma District. He was allegedly involved in at least 10 Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] related incidents, including attacks on Policemen, killings, setting vehicles on fire used in road construction works and planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to harm the SFs at separate places in Sukma, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), (south Bastar range), Sundarraj P.
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March - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Nemchand Mahto alias Saketji alias Sanjeevji, carrying a reward of INR 1 million on his head was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Giridih District, reports Deccan Chronicle on March 23. The Police recovered one AK-47 rifle, live ca
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Nemchand Mahto alias Saketji alias Sanjeevji, carrying a reward of INR 1 million on his head was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Giridih District, reports Deccan Chronicle on March 23. The Police recovered one AK-47 rifle, live cartridges, four magazines, walkie talkie and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature from the arrested CPI-Maoist cadre. Mahto was wanted in many cases and Police had been tracing him for long time.
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March - 22 
Jharkhand Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sonwa Tuddu alias Phulchand Tuddu alias Rajesh Santhal alias Harish alias Prabhakar Tuddu (46), ‘special area committee’ member of CPI-Maoist and his wife Mugli Murmu alias Sunita aliasSantosh
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Jharkhand Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sonwa Tuddu alias Phulchand Tuddu alias Rajesh Santhal alias Harish alias Prabhakar Tuddu (46), ‘special area committee’ member of CPI-Maoist and his wife Mugli Murmu alias Sunita aliasSantoshi alias Ankita (38), ‘state committee’ member of Nari Mukti Sangh(NMS), the frontal women's wing of the CPI-Maoist near a clinic at Dhanbad District on March 22, reports The Telegraph. Sonwa had a reward of INR 2.5 million on his head and was wanted in 22 cases of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in Saranda-Chaibasa District, including attacks on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Police, and was also on the radar of Police in Chhattisgarh, Bengal, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha for his rebel activities. He hailed from Maniadih at Tundi block in Dhanbad District. Ankita hailed from Pirtand of Giridih District, joined the CPI-Maoist at age 12, carrying reward of INR 1.5 million on her head for orchestrating attacks on Police pickets. Manoj Ratan Chothe, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) said Sonwa Tuddu joined the Maoist organisation in 1991-92 when he was around 20. He was active in Tundi and Pirtand till 1996-97 before shifting to Bundu in Ranchi region. In 2001, he was given responsibility to expand Maoist organisation in Saranda in 2001 and became a member of its special area committee in 2007. Ankita was active in Parasnath and Dumka, before shifting to Saranda where she met and married Sonwa in 2006. She is also a nominated member of the CPI-Maoist’s Jharkhand Regional Committee.
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March - 23 
Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested a Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)], identified as Krishna Murari Panika alias Mahadev (23), from Chandauli Railway Station in Chandauli District on March 23, reports The Times of India. Member of erstwhile Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), now merged with People'
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Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested a Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)], identified as Krishna Murari Panika alias Mahadev (23), from Chandauli Railway Station in Chandauli District on March 23, reports The Times of India. Member of erstwhile Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), now merged with People's War Group (PWG) in September 2004 to form Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Krishna, a native of Mirzapur District of the State, was instrumental in blowing up power plant in Gaya District of Bihar, Jharkhand in September 2017. Krishna was given the task to extort money from road contractors, brick kiln owners and other businessmen operating in Naxal belt to support their cause. Besides attacking power plant in Gaya, Krishna was also responsible for attack on Aurangabad (Bihar) solar power plant and setting 14 vehicles afire.
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March - 23 
Separately, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Oyam Dasru, Kovasi Vella, Oyam Deva, Muchaki Mangu, Punem Sannu and one CPI-Maoist supporter identified as Tarachand Nayak were arrested by SFs from Basaguda area in Bijapur District on March 23, reports The Tribune. The CPI-Maoist cadres were trying
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Separately, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Oyam Dasru, Kovasi Vella, Oyam Deva, Muchaki Mangu, Punem Sannu and one CPI-Maoist supporter identified as Tarachand Nayak were arrested by SFs from Basaguda area in Bijapur District on March 23, reports The Tribune. The CPI-Maoist cadres were trying to block Sarkeguda-Tarrem road by felling electric poles, SFs rushed to the spot forcing the CPI-Maoist cadres to flee. However, SFs gave chase and managed to arrest CPI-Maoist cadres. The SFs recovered couple of detonators, detonating cord, batteries, material used in making explosives and other items from them, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg.
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March - 25 
Delhi Police arrested a drugs kingpin identified as Riaz Khan who is suspected to have links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in West Bengal and Jharkhand, reports India Today on March 26. Khan, an engineering graduate from Allahabad University and masters from Bareilly University,
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Delhi Police arrested a drugs kingpin identified as Riaz Khan who is suspected to have links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in West Bengal and Jharkhand, reports India Today on March 26. Khan, an engineering graduate from Allahabad University and masters from Bareilly University, entered the narcotics business around seven years ago. He struck a deal with the Maoists who operate in Jharkhand and West Bengal and grow opium in large quantity to finance their terror activities. They produce crude heroin by mixing opium with acetic anhydride.
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March - 25 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Komram Sade (25), Madkam Joga (31), Madkam Hidma (30), Madkam Ganga (25), Vanjam Aayta (34), Vanjam Singa (32) and Madvi Sukka (30) in the forests of Kistaram of Sukma District on March 25, reports India Today. All the a
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested seven CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Komram Sade (25), Madkam Joga (31), Madkam Hidma (30), Madkam Ganga (25), Vanjam Aayta (34), Vanjam Singa (32) and Madvi Sukka (30) in the forests of Kistaram of Sukma District on March 25, reports India Today. All the arrested seven CPI-Maoist cadres were involved in Kistaram Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) attack on March 13 and active members of CPI-Maoist ‘janmilitia’ in the Kistaram area, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena.
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March - 27 
Noida Police has arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ during a raid in Harola village in Sector 5 under Sector 20 Police Station in Gautam Buddh Nagar District on March 27, reports The Pioneer. During interrogation he revealed his identity as Sudhir Bhagat,
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Noida Police has arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ during a raid in Harola village in Sector 5 under Sector 20 Police Station in Gautam Buddh Nagar District on March 27, reports The Pioneer. During interrogation he revealed his identity as Sudhir Bhagat, who is perusing B Tech from a Modi Nagar-based college, a CPI-Maoist ‘commander’, and Bihar Police had announced a reward of INR 50,000 for his arrest. Police recovered a pistol and some papers from his possession. He further confessed that he committed 14 murders, over a dozen mass murders in attacks in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected areas of Bihar and Jharkhand. Sudhir is a native of Dewaria Kothi at Muzaffarpur in Bihar.
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March - 28 
Kerala Police officials revealed that the huge cache of explosives seized at Mongam in Malappuram District was trafficked from Telengana, reports Mathrubhumi on April 1. Kerala Police recovered seven tonnes of gelatin sticks, 17,000 detonators and six tonnes of safety fuse from a lorry and arrested
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Kerala Police officials revealed that the huge cache of explosives seized at Mongam in Malappuram District was trafficked from Telengana, reports Mathrubhumi on April 1. Kerala Police recovered seven tonnes of gelatin sticks, 17,000 detonators and six tonnes of safety fuse from a lorry and arrested two people on March 28. The explosives were hidden in the sacks filled with chicken and goat droppings while being smuggled. According to latest reports, massive collection of explosives is being smuggled to Kerala from a company in Telangana. A former Naxal[Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] leader is running the company. He was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for Naxalactivities. After releasing from the prison, he started an explosives manufacturing company. Wayanad police had registered a case against him after seizing a truck carried with explosives taken from his company. He possesses the license to keep 10 tonnes of explosives in his custody at Telangana. A large mafia is working under him, said Police.
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March - 30 
Andhra Pradesh police claimed to have foiled Maoist party plot to kill the Hyderabad Central University vice-chancellor Dr Podile Appa Rao with the arrest of two suspected Communist Party of India-aoists (CPI-Maoists) on March 30, reports Telangana Today. The arrest was made at Pitchukulapadu T Junc
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Andhra Pradesh police claimed to have foiled Maoist party plot to kill the Hyderabad Central University vice-chancellor Dr Podile Appa Rao with the arrest of two suspected Communist Party of India-aoists (CPI-Maoists) on March 30, reports Telangana Today. The arrest was made at Pitchukulapadu T Junction on Bhadrachalam – Cherla road in Hyderabad. They were allegedly returning from Bastar forests, after meeting Yapa Narayana alias Haribhushan, the secretary of Telangana State Committee of CPI-Maoist. Police authorities stated that the arrestees were tasked to kill the vice-chancellor (VC) in view of the antagonism among students against the VC after the suicide of Rohit Vemula,a Dalit student three years ago. The assassination of the VC would help the Maoist party get some recruitments.
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March - 30 
The Chhattisgarh Police busted a Maoist hideout in Irpanar forest area of Narayanpur District on March 30, reports Business Standard. Nine Maoists were also arrested during the search operation from the hideout. Police uniforms, materials to make Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and two hand gren
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The Chhattisgarh Police busted a Maoist hideout in Irpanar forest area of Narayanpur District on March 30, reports Business Standard. Nine Maoists were also arrested during the search operation from the hideout. Police uniforms, materials to make Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and two hand grenades were recovered from the site.
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March - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Sukhdev Singh alias Bidu, Akbar Gope, Arjun Ohdar and Chandrakishore Gope at Nagadi near Ranchi in Ranchi District on March 31, reports Dainik Jagran. The Po
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Sukhdev Singh alias Bidu, Akbar Gope, Arjun Ohdar and Chandrakishore Gope at Nagadi near Ranchi in Ranchi District on March 31, reports Dainik Jagran. The Police recovered weapons, cartridges and receipts for collecting ‘levy’ (ransom money) from the arrested PLFI cadres. The arrested are active in many areas from several months under the directions of PLFI ‘sub-zonal commander’ Tilakeshwar Gope.
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March - 31 
The Chhattisgarh Police, on April 1, claimed to have arrested 12 alleged cadres of the CPI-Maoist in connection with an IED blast in Sukma District on March 13, in which nine Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed, reports The Hindu on April 2. “The Sukma District Reserve Gu
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The Chhattisgarh Police, on April 1, claimed to have arrested 12 alleged cadres of the CPI-Maoist in connection with an IED blast in Sukma District on March 13, in which nine Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed, reports The Hindu on April 2. “The Sukma District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), and the CRPF have arrested 12 Maoists involved in the blast near Kistaram on March 13. Most of them belong to Kistaram and Bhejji areas of Sukma,” the Sukma District Police said in a statement. The arrested cadres have been identified as Madkam Deva, Madavi Hunga, Komram Ramu, Podiyam Nanda, Madavi Dula, Madavi Singha, Madkam Nanda, Podiyam Pandu, Sodi Deva, Madkam Hadma, Madavi Joga, and Madkam Hidma. “All of them were the Jan Militia members in south Sukma,” the statement added.
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April - 2 
Jharkhand Police arrested former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Vinod Yadav alias Abhay ji and his associate Devendra Yadav during the vehicle checking campaign at near Madarpur bridge on Kunda Bhaya Panki main road of Kunda Police Statio
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Jharkhand Police arrested former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Vinod Yadav alias Abhay ji and his associate Devendra Yadav during the vehicle checking campaign at near Madarpur bridge on Kunda Bhaya Panki main road of Kunda Police Station area in Chatra District on April 2, reports Dainik Bhaskar. A revolver, a pistol, five live cartridges, two mobile phones and five set uniform were recovered from the duo. Vinod Yadav is a resident of Hindiyakal village in Kunda Police Station area in the District. His associate, Devendra Yadav resides in Taljhumari village of Tharahasi Police Station in Palamu District. The duos were arrested on their way to loot the businessman, said Police.
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April - 2 
Police arrested another PLFI cadre identified as Ajit Sange at Taprakarra market in Khunti District, reports Dainik Jagranon April 2. Ajit is a resident of the Taprakarra area of ??Sunarai village, an active PLFI cadre, and was arrested when he was going to collect ‘levy’. He was involve
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Police arrested another PLFI cadre identified as Ajit Sange at Taprakarra market in Khunti District, reports Dainik Jagranon April 2. Ajit is a resident of the Taprakarra area of ??Sunarai village, an active PLFI cadre, and was arrested when he was going to collect ‘levy’. He was involved in many criminal cases of killing, abductions, collecting ‘levy’ at several Police Stations including Torpa and Murhu in the District.
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April - 4 
Bihar Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and recovered large number detonators and gelatin sticks in Karpoori Nagar locality near Ektara village under Govindpur Police Station area in Nawada District on April 4, reports UNI. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist c
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Bihar Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and recovered large number detonators and gelatin sticks in Karpoori Nagar locality near Ektara village under Govindpur Police Station area in Nawada District on April 4, reports UNI. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be ascertained.
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April - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Muvvala Sanjeev alias Lungara (24), Dalam(armed squad) member of Korukonda Area Committee (KAC) at Chintapalle in Visakhapatnam Rural District on April 4, reports UNI. Sanjeev joined CPI-Maoistas a villag
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Muvvala Sanjeev alias Lungara (24), Dalam(armed squad) member of Korukonda Area Committee (KAC) at Chintapalle in Visakhapatnam Rural District on April 4, reports UNI. Sanjeev joined CPI-Maoistas a village militia member in 2013 and rose to a Dalam member. He was involved in over six offences including the killing of Gemmili Sanjeeva Rao in 2014 and killing of a home-guard by triggering a landmine at Rallagedda area in May 2017 and murder of a Lova Sreenu, a small trader at Korukonda in October 2017. He is a native of Velamjuvvi area under Balapam Panchaya in the District, said Police
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April - 4 
The Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on her head, identified as Bukal alias Bukali forest near Kotmeta Tumdiwal village in Kondagaon District on April 4, reports The Times of India. Security Forces (SFs) wereout on
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The Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on her head, identified as Bukal alias Bukali forest near Kotmeta Tumdiwal village in Kondagaon District on April 4, reports The Times of India. Security Forces (SFs) wereout on a search operation, when the SFs team reached Kotmeta Tumdiwal, CPI-Maoist initiated the exchange of fire and fled from the spot. The Police caught the woman CPI-Maoistleader, after a brief chase. Bukali, active as the ‘janmilitia commander’, was allegedly involved in several CPI-Maoist-related incidents, including attacks on Police teams, looting polling boxes in Panchayat(village level local-self government institution) elections, and also robbing weapons, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Maheshwar Nag.
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April - 5 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Gourang Hantal and Budu Khara, both aged around 31 years, were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from Nuagurha area of Malkangiri District on April 5, reports New Indian Express. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres are residents of
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Gourang Hantal and Budu Khara, both aged around 31 years, were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from Nuagurha area of Malkangiri District on April 5, reports New Indian Express. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres are residents of Ghanabeda under Chitrakonda Police Station in the District. They have confessed of helping CPI-Maoist in organising meetings and providing them logistic support.
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April - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested eight CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Madkam Kona, Padiami Joga, Padiami Sukka, Padiami Bhima, Padiami Kosa, Padiami Handa, Padiami Joga and Kawasi Lakma during patrol in Sukma District on April 5, reports UNI. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were wanted for killing, at
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested eight CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Madkam Kona, Padiami Joga, Padiami Sukka, Padiami Bhima, Padiami Kosa, Padiami Handa, Padiami Joga and Kawasi Lakma during patrol in Sukma District on April 5, reports UNI. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were wanted for killing, attempt to kill, arson, abduction, loot, firing on Police and triggering blast, said Police
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April - 6 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madakam Arun (30), a ‘militia commander’ and Sodi Masa (29), a ‘militia’ member, both residents of Kothapally village of Usur Block (administrative unit) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, were arrested
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madakam Arun (30), a ‘militia commander’ and Sodi Masa (29), a ‘militia’ member, both residents of Kothapally village of Usur Block (administrative unit) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, were arrested by the Police at Kothapally X roads on the outskirts of Suraveedu village in Venkatapuram Mandal(administrative sub-division) in Jayashankar Bhupalpally District on April 6, reports Telangana Today. The duo were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) during combing operations in the area, when they had spotted two persons moving suspiciously and questioned them about their whereabouts on April 6, and recovered one kilogram of cordex explosive material from their possession. The duo joined the CPI-Maoist following the encouragement by the Venkatapuram Area Committee (VAC) ‘secretary’ Sukhdev in 2013. Since then they have been supplying the goods required by the Maoists. In 2016, Arun was promoted as the ‘commander’ of the militia. Arun had been involved in several criminal cases including planting the pressure mines and torching of the cell tower in Venkatapuram Mandal. He was also allegedly involved in the set ablaze of the earth movers and other machines at Bhupatiraopet in Edulla Bayyaram Mandalof Bhadradri Kothagudem District, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), A Ramana Reddy.
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April - 7 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Rakesh Marandi was arrested from Kerwataro village under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District on April 7, reports UNI. He was arrested from his hideout at the village following specific intelligence input. The Police recovere
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Rakesh Marandi was arrested from Kerwataro village under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District on April 7, reports UNI. He was arrested from his hideout at the village following specific intelligence input. The Police recovered one hand grenade and detonator each, live cartridges and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature were also recovered from him. Rakesh was native of Rajadumar village, said Police.
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April - 8 
Jharkhand Police arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in two separate incidents in Seraikela-Kharswan District on April 8, reports The Times of India. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Tarak Nath Koawit and Dawood Topno, while they were ferrying medi
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Jharkhand Police arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in two separate incidents in Seraikela-Kharswan District on April 8, reports The Times of India. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Tarak Nath Koawit and Dawood Topno, while they were ferrying medicines, clothes and grocery items on car to deliver it to the Maoist leader. In the second incident, three CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Hikim Munda, Ram Munda and Ghanshyam Munda, while they were escorting the car on two motorcycles. One loaded country-made pistol was recovered from the arrested, said Police.
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April - 10 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from three different places during search operations in Narayanpur District on April 10, reports India.com. In the first incident, Security Forces (SFs) arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Jaitram Kashyap (30), Mandir
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from three different places during search operations in Narayanpur District on April 10, reports India.com. In the first incident, Security Forces (SFs) arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Jaitram Kashyap (30), Mandiram (35) and Manaji Katlami (26) from Irpanar village forest in Narayanpur District. In the second incident, Budhram Wadde (40) and Sonaru alias Gadge Wadde (45) were arrested from Gumiyabeda-Kotnar forest in Narayanpur District. In the third incident, Laluram Usendi (50) and Jhankai Katlam (19) were arrested from Orchha Police Station area of the Narayanpur District. All the arrestedwere active as cadres of ‘jan militia’ ('people's militia' of the CPI-Maoist) and ‘janatana sarkar’ ('people's government' unit of the CPI-Maoist) squad of Maoists and allegedly tasked with arranging meetings of Naxals[Left Wing Extremism (LWE)], conducting recce for them, damaging public property, putting up pamphlets, posters and banners and planting explosives to harm the SFs, Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla said.
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April - 10 
SFs have claimed to have arrested CPI-Maoist ‘commander’ identified as Mandvi Malla Lakpal, carrying INR 100,000 on his head, under Chintagufa Police Station limits in Sukma District on April 10, reports News18. He was involved in firing at Police and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bl
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SFs have claimed to have arrested CPI-Maoist ‘commander’ identified as Mandvi Malla Lakpal, carrying INR 100,000 on his head, under Chintagufa Police Station limits in Sukma District on April 10, reports News18. He was involved in firing at Police and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts, said Police.
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April - 12 
Jharkhand Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Badal Soren, a resident of Shrigaghootu in East Singhbhum District, reports Dainik Jagran on April 13.He has accepted his involvement in the killing of Shrimant Haasda by shooting at Raregoda on April 4. He wa
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Jharkhand Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Badal Soren, a resident of Shrigaghootu in East Singhbhum District, reports Dainik Jagran on April 13.He has accepted his involvement in the killing of Shrimant Haasda by shooting at Raregoda on April 4. He was in contact with CPI-Maoist Dalam (armed squad) from last two years. Police are searching for two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Akash and Sachin.
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April - 14 
People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Poonam was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) after an exchange of fire with PLFI cadres at Bano Police Station area of Simdega District on April 14, reports News18.
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People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Poonam was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) after an exchange of fire with PLFI cadres at Bano Police Station area of Simdega District on April 14, reports News18. Jharkhand Police recovered 80 cartoos, two pistols, six pitu and mobile phone from the encounter site. Around 10 PLFI cadres led by their leader Gajju Gope, initiated exchange of fire with SFs and fled after retaliatory fire, said Police.
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April - 18 
Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Vikas Kumar Saav, was arrested by Jharkhand Police at Padma Police Station area of Hazaribagh District on April 18, reports PrabhatKhabhar. JJMP ‘sub-zonal command
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Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Vikas Kumar Saav, was arrested by Jharkhand Police at Padma Police Station area of Hazaribagh District on April 18, reports PrabhatKhabhar. JJMP ‘sub-zonal commander’ Dukan Paswan with two cadres came to Padma Police Station area for collecting ‘levy’ (ransom money) from construction companies. However, Dukan Paswan and another JJMP cadre managed to escape. The Police recovered one local made gun, one live cartridge, INR 1160, two mobile phones, one voter identity card and two motor cycles, said Police.
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April - 19 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Kattama Adama (25) and Kovvasi Kosa (35) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Pichhukalapadu T Junction on Bhadrachalam-Charla road in East Godavari District, while conducting a search operation on April 19, re
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Kattama Adama (25) and Kovvasi Kosa (35) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Pichhukalapadu T Junction on Bhadrachalam-Charla road in East Godavari District, while conducting a search operation on April 19, reports The Hans India. SFs have recovered Maoist literature, explosives, Self Loading Rifle (SLR) and 12 Bore rifle from the arrested duo. Adama is a native of Sukma District of Chhattisgarh State and Kosa is a native of Tondamaraka village near Kistaram village. They were working as the Local Operation Squad (LOS) members since 2007 in CPI-Maoist. The arrested Maoist duo would be produced before the Rampachodavaram Court, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Vishal Gunni.
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April - 24 
In a separate search operation conducted by SFs in Orchha in Narayanpur District, Six CPI-Maoist cadres, including three women were arrested on April 24. The six CPI-Maoist cadres were tasked with arranging meetings, conducting reconnaissance, supplying materials and carrying out Maoist propaganda,
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In a separate search operation conducted by SFs in Orchha in Narayanpur District, Six CPI-Maoist cadres, including three women were arrested on April 24. The six CPI-Maoist cadres were tasked with arranging meetings, conducting reconnaissance, supplying materials and carrying out Maoist propaganda, said Police official
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April - 27 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Madivi Lakma (30), Madivi Andhaiah (30), and Vanjam Ragaiah (35) were arrested by Telangana Police at Bodanelly in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on April 27, reports The Hindu. The
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Madivi Lakma (30), Madivi Andhaiah (30), and Vanjam Ragaiah (35) were arrested by Telangana Police at Bodanelly in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on April 27, reports The Hindu. The Police recovered medicines, including tablets and injections meant for Maoists. They were headed towards a border village when they were caught by Police team at Bodanelly crossroads on April 27, said Police.
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April - 28 
four CPI-Maoist ‘jan-militia’ cadres identified as Vetti Pojja (22), Madkam Linga (25), Madvi Deva (26) and Madvi Hadma (23), were arrested during a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) under Chintalnar Police Station limits in Sukma District on April 28, reports Business Standard. T
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four CPI-Maoist ‘jan-militia’ cadres identified as Vetti Pojja (22), Madkam Linga (25), Madvi Deva (26) and Madvi Hadma (23), were arrested during a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) under Chintalnar Police Station limits in Sukma District on April 28, reports Business Standard. They were allegedly involved in planting a pressure bomb to target a Police Patrolling team near Morpalli village in the Sukma District in December 2017, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena
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April - 28 
four Maoists were arrested by the 223rd Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from an unspecified area under Chintalnar Police Station limits in Sukma District on April 28, reports ANI. "Four Naxals arrested by security forces from Sukma's Chintalnar police station limits,&q
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four Maoists were arrested by the 223rd Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from an unspecified area under Chintalnar Police Station limits in Sukma District on April 28, reports ANI. "Four Naxals arrested by security forces from Sukma's Chintalnar police station limits," said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena.
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April - 28 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sushil alias Krish from Chaibasa mufassil area in West Singhbhum District on April 28, reports The Pioneer. Krish, who is a resident of Sonua in West Singhbhum District, was wanted in t
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sushil alias Krish from Chaibasa mufassil area in West Singhbhum District on April 28, reports The Pioneer. Krish, who is a resident of Sonua in West Singhbhum District, was wanted in the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader and minister, Ramesh Singh Munda murder that took place at Tamara in Ranchi District on July 9, 2008. He is one of the seven CPI-Maoist cadres, including Kundan Pahan who had executed the murder of Munda during a function at a school.
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April - 30 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and five Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) imposters were arrested in Jharkhand, reports News18 on May 1. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Sanjay Gagarai alias Randu Gagarai alias Laden Gagarai was arrested by Chakradharpur Po
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and five Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) imposters were arrested in Jharkhand, reports News18 on May 1. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Sanjay Gagarai alias Randu Gagarai alias Laden Gagarai was arrested by Chakradharpur Police at Kudabhuru village in West Singhbhum District. Sanjay Gagarai was working as associate of CPI-Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Jivan Kundlana. He is involved in various killings, ‘levy’ collection, and set ablaze of eight construction vehicles. In the second incident, four imposters of JJMP were arrested by Jharkhand Police under Netarhat Police Station limits in Latehar District. The arrested JJMP imposters are identified as Naseem Ansari, Shahbuddin Ansari, Safiq Ansari and Lallan Singh. Police have recovered three desi pistols, five cartridges, two knifes and two motorcycles from the arrested, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Anand.
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May - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Ram Chandra Mahto alias Neta ji, who was wanted in more than dozen criminal cases, was arrested from Bathauli village under Veerpur Police Station limits in Begusarai District on May 2, reports Outlook. He was wanted in various cases,
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Ram Chandra Mahto alias Neta ji, who was wanted in more than dozen criminal cases, was arrested from Bathauli village under Veerpur Police Station limits in Begusarai District on May 2, reports Outlook. He was wanted in various cases, including murder, extortion and other criminal cases and absconding since 2011.
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May - 2 
Jharkhand Police arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Eittol Bodera alias Thomas Kongani, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, in Khunti District on May 2, reports News18. The Polic
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Jharkhand Police arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Eittol Bodera alias Thomas Kongani, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, in Khunti District on May 2, reports News18. The Police recovered one desi pistol and two bullets from Thomas. He is an expert in bomb making with more than 50 cases registered against him.
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May - 3 
Two Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) imposters identified as Ramesh Karmoli and Rajesh Kumar were arrested by Jharkhand Police in Bokaro District on May 3, reports PrabhatKhabhar. The Police recovered two pistols and
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Two Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) imposters identified as Ramesh Karmoli and Rajesh Kumar were arrested by Jharkhand Police in Bokaro District on May 3, reports PrabhatKhabhar. The Police recovered two pistols and two live cartridges from the arrested.
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May - 4 
Eight CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Madkam Sukka (25), Podiam Bheema (26), Madvi Nanga (22), Madvi Joga (25), Hemla Budhu (30), Nuppo Hidma (20), Muchaki Laxman (20) and Hemla Dhannu (23) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) during search operations at various places under Ch
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Eight CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Madkam Sukka (25), Podiam Bheema (26), Madvi Nanga (22), Madvi Joga (25), Hemla Budhu (30), Nuppo Hidma (20), Muchaki Laxman (20) and Hemla Dhannu (23) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) during search operations at various places under Chintalnar, Chintagufa and Jagargunda Police Stations in Sukma District, on May 4, reports News18.Madkam Sukka was a cadre of Supply Battalion of the Maoists, while the rest were cadres of the Maoist militia, Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangthan (DAKMS) and Chetna Natya Manch, the cultural wing of the CPI-Maoist. All eight cadres were allegedly involved in planting of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on a dirt track in Morpalli village near Chintalnar in December, 2017, said Police official.
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May - 5 
CPI-Maoist courier identied as Ashwani Verma (34), a native of Marutola village, was arrested by Chhattisgarh Police from Kodenawagaon village road in Khairagarh area of the Rajnandgaon District on May 5, reports Business Standard. The Police recovered a 24 metre-long red fabric, paint, an
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CPI-Maoist courier identied as Ashwani Verma (34), a native of Marutola village, was arrested by Chhattisgarh Police from Kodenawagaon village road in Khairagarh area of the Rajnandgaon District on May 5, reports Business Standard. The Police recovered a 24 metre-long red fabric, paint, and paint brushes, 60 batteries, six torches, materials of daily use and medicines, surgical items from him. He has disclosed that he had received the list of materials from Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] ‘commander’ identified as Rakesh of 'vistaar (expansion) platoon no. 3', said Police.
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May - 6 
Five People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and two arms suppliers were arrested from the Sarla Marla forest under Bandgaon Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District on May 6, reports Tribune. P
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Five People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and two arms suppliers were arrested from the Sarla Marla forest under Bandgaon Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District on May 6, reports Tribune. Police recovered one carbine, one double-barrel gun and one pistol besides a large quantity of ammunition from the arrested PLFI cadres. PLFI leader identified as Birsa Purty alias Chattan Singh said that they had come to the forest to collect fire-arms from suppliers and also named them. PLFI cadres paid INR 100, 000 to the arms dealers. Police conducted raid and arrested two arms suppliers from Chakradharpur and recovered INR 90,000 which was the part of the advance payment made by the PLFI ultras. Purty also confessed that they were involved in the killing of a villager in the area recently for allegedly being a police informer.The PLFI cadres arrested are Birsa Purty alias Chattan Singh (21), Jadav Rai Mundari (30) Mann Singh Purty (14), Navru Mundu alias Evatha Munda (22) and Mote Munda (22) and two arms dealers identified as Anil Kumar Pann(40) and Subhash Sona( 42), adds Prabhatkhabhar.
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May - 7 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are arrested by Chhattisgarh Police in two separate incidents in Kondagaon District on May 7, reports Dainik Bhaskar. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Mohan Kashyap (20), carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his he
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are arrested by Chhattisgarh Police in two separate incidents in Kondagaon District on May 7, reports Dainik Bhaskar. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Mohan Kashyap (20), carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head was arrested from a forest between Madnar and Permpal villages under Bayanar Police Station limits during a search operation by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs). The Police recovered a seven kilogram tiffin bomb, an electric wire, and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature from him. Kashyap, a Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member of CPI-Maoist, was allegedly hiding there to target security forces through an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and cause damage to vehicles involved in road construction works, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag. In the second incident, SFs arrested CPI-Maoist identified as Turham Khanna from Kistaram Police station limits in Kondagaon District. He admitted to be the President of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangh (DAKMS). Turham Khanna was involved in killing of Munshi (accountant), doing recce for Maoists, providing shelter and supplies to Maoists.
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May - 9 
Telangana Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Madivi Gangamma alias Sunitha under Charla Police Station limits in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on May 9, reports The Hans India. She is a member of Charla Area Maoist committee and involved i
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Telangana Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Madivi Gangamma alias Sunitha under Charla Police Station limits in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on May 9, reports The Hans India. She is a member of Charla Area Maoist committee and involved in several incidents that took place within Charla Police Station limits, said Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dr Sangram Singh Patel
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May - 11 
Eleven cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Police from two different places in forested areas of Balaghat District on May 11, reports Times of India. Five CPI-Maoist cadres from Lanji area and six CPI-Maoist cadres from Birsa area wer
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Eleven cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by Police from two different places in forested areas of Balaghat District on May 11, reports Times of India. Five CPI-Maoist cadres from Lanji area and six CPI-Maoist cadres from Birsa area were arrested by Police in Balaghat District. They are members of the ‘sangam Dalam’ (armed squad) entrusted with task of providing logistic support to main cadres. They are active members and had been involved in distributing pamphlets and intelligence gathering for the Maoists. Police is probing their connection with killing of ‘Police Informers’ and set ablaze trucks in the region besides threating tendu patta contractors, said Inspector General (IG), G Janardhan. Police arrested five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Jelu (26), Gyan Singh (25), Jai Singh (25), Pati ram (23) and Rajesh (20) near ikko village and six CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Somlal, Mukesh Warkade, Rajju Parte, Ishwar, Sanju Maravi and Samaru Singh from Birsa area, adds India Today
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May - 12 
In another incident, Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) ‘supremo’ Dashrath Yadav and his aide Ravi Kumar were arrested from Katkamdag in Hazaribagh District on May 12, reports The Telegraph. A pistol and cartridges were found on them. Their SUV, too, was seized. Hazaribagh, SP, Anee
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In another incident, Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) ‘supremo’ Dashrath Yadav and his aide Ravi Kumar were arrested from Katkamdag in Hazaribagh District on May 12, reports The Telegraph. A pistol and cartridges were found on them. Their SUV, too, was seized. Hazaribagh, SP, Aneesh Gupta said Yadav carried INR 500,000 reward on his head. Hazaribagh and Chatra were his main areas of operation. JPC is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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May - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one woman are identified as Santu Punem (32), Aaytu Punem (19), Raju Potam (20), Punem Lakkhu (32), Punem Manku (25) and Laxmi Punem (25) under Gangaloor Police Station limits on May 12, reports&nb
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one woman are identified as Santu Punem (32), Aaytu Punem (19), Raju Potam (20), Punem Lakkhu (32), Punem Manku (25) and Laxmi Punem (25) under Gangaloor Police Station limits on May 12, reports The Pioneer. Laxmi Punem is head of the Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangh (KAMS), a frontal organization of CPI-Maoist. The Police recovered cordex wire, bow and arrows and Maoist literature from the arrested cadres, said Superintendent of Police, (SP), Mohit Garg.
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May - 15 
A Giridih Police team has arrested six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from an upscale hotel near Dhanbad Railway Station in Dhanbad District on May 15, reports Business Standard. Giridih Superintendent of Police (SP), Surendra Kumar Jha confirmed the arrest and sa
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A Giridih Police team has arrested six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from an upscale hotel near Dhanbad Railway Station in Dhanbad District on May 15, reports Business Standard. Giridih Superintendent of Police (SP), Surendra Kumar Jha confirmed the arrest and said the interrogation of the six suspected Maoists is on and on the basis of the information got from them, search operations have been launched in the dense forests of Giridih. Among those arrested from the hotel was Jitan Marandi, who was an accused of the 2011 Chilkari massacre by Maoists in which 19 villagers, including the younger son of former Jharkhand Chief Minister (CM), Babulal Marandi were gunned down, the Police said. Marandi, who hails from Giridih, was sentenced to death by the lower court but was exonerated by the High Court in 2013. Police said Marandi and three other Maoists, who have been identified by the Giridih Police had checked into the hotel around May 14 midnight and took two rooms of the hotel and then telephoned two others to meet them at the hotel. The Giridih Police had put Marandi on surveillance and located him by his mobile tower and arrested all the six cadres. The identities of the other cadres are yet to be ascertained.
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May - 15 
As many as six militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), wanted in six cases of violence, including the recent blasting of culvert at Satyanarayanapuram on Bhadrachalam-Chandrupatla State highway, were arrested by the Police in the hillocks on the outskirts of Anjanapuram
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As many as six militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), wanted in six cases of violence, including the recent blasting of culvert at Satyanarayanapuram on Bhadrachalam-Chandrupatla State highway, were arrested by the Police in the hillocks on the outskirts of Anjanapuram in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District on May 15, reports The Hindu. The arrestees were allegedly involved in the murder of one Sodi Prasad of Pedamidisileru in Bhadrachalam Agency in 2017 and Irpa Laxman, a villager of China Utlapally in the adjoining Chhattisgarh, in March 2018. A steel box weighing about five kilograms and a bundle of cordex wire were recovered from them. The identities of the militia members are yet to be ascertained.
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May - 15 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police S
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District. Police recovered cordex wire, electrical wire, batteries, couple of detonators and Maoists literature. Anda, (35) is member of military platoon number 10 and involved in attacks on Police. In the second incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Avlam Sukku (25) was arrested from forest near Gadamali road under Jangla Police Station area in the District.
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May - 15 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police S
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from two different places in Bijapur District on May 15, reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kunjam Anda (35) and Hemla Lakhma (31) were arrested at forests of Timapur village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District. Police recovered cordex wire, electrical wire, batteries, couple of detonators and Maoists literature. Anda, (35) is member of military platoon number 10 and involved in attacks on Police.In the second incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Avlam Sukku (25) was arrested from forest near Gadamali road under Jangla Police Station area in the District.
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May - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader has been arrested during a Police raid from Aurangabad District on May 19, reports Mid-day. Acting on a tip-off, a special Police team arrested the self-styled ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist near a brick kiln in the Dist
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader has been arrested during a Police raid from Aurangabad District on May 19, reports Mid-day. Acting on a tip-off, a special Police team arrested the self-styled ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist near a brick kiln in the District, Superintendent of Police (SP), Satya Prakash said. "We received information that around a dozen Maoists have gathered in the area for a meeting. Three special teams were immediately constituted to carry out the raid. One of the teams managed to arrest the self-styled commander," SP, Satya Prakash said, adding that the other rebels escaped into a nearby forest. The arrested Maoist leader has been identified as Sarju Ram, a resident of Banahi village in Pouthu Police Station area of the district, the SP said, adding, Ram, a history-sheeter, has several criminal cases filed against him in Goh and Bandeya Police Stations. A country-made carbine, a modifier, two live cartridges and Rs 880 in cash were recovered from the Ram's possession.
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May - 22 
Chhattisgarh Police arrested a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) supporter, identified as Sudan Mandavi (30) from Kohkadi village under Mardapal Police Station limits of the Kondagaon District on May 22, reports Business Standard. He was allegedly part of the Maoist s
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Chhattisgarh Police arrested a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) supporter, identified as Sudan Mandavi (30) from Kohkadi village under Mardapal Police Station limits of the Kondagaon District on May 22, reports Business Standard. He was allegedly part of the Maoist squad that had killed local anganwadi assistant Parvati Korram (20) on April 21, 2018, on suspicion of being a ‘Police Informer’. He is one of the key associates of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] leader Raiju Lohar and assigned the task of passing on information about the movement of Security Forces (SFs) in the area, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag.
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May - 24 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 100, 000 on his head, was arrested in Kondagaon District on May 24, reports Business Standard. He is accused of killings and loots. The identity of the arrested Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 100, 000 on his head, was arrested in Kondagaon District on May 24, reports Business Standard. He is accused of killings and loots. The identity of the arrested Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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May - 25 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathizers, including Dilip Murmu, a resident of Belpahari Police Station in adjoining West Bengal, were arrested from Chakulia Police Station under Ghatsila Sub-division of East Singhbhum District on May 25, reports The Economic Times. The arreste
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathizers, including Dilip Murmu, a resident of Belpahari Police Station in adjoining West Bengal, were arrested from Chakulia Police Station under Ghatsila Sub-division of East Singhbhum District on May 25, reports The Economic Times. The arrested persons have been engaged in collecting levy in the area on behalf of the Maoists.
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May - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Subodh Kumar Singh in Bhojpur Colony under Kankarbagh Police Station area in Patna District on May 25, reports UNI. The Police team from Jharkhand along with Patna Police arrested Subodh from his r
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Subodh Kumar Singh in Bhojpur Colony under Kankarbagh Police Station area in Patna District on May 25, reports UNI. The Police team from Jharkhand along with Patna Police arrested Subodh from his rented house, where he was living for the treatment of his fractured spine.
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May - 26 
Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Jaimangal Ram from his hideout at Garhwa Garhiya village in Sheohar District, after a specific intelligence input on May 26, reports UNI. He was involved in various unlawful activities and was absconding since long
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Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Jaimangal Ram from his hideout at Garhwa Garhiya village in Sheohar District, after a specific intelligence input on May 26, reports UNI. He was involved in various unlawful activities and was absconding since long, said Police.
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May - 28 
Chhattisgarh Police arrested twelve Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in three separate incidents from Bijapur District on May 28, reports Financial Express. In the first incident, six CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Madkam Hunga (24), Oyam Manglu (26), Kunjam Hunga (45), Pune
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Chhattisgarh Police arrested twelve Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in three separate incidents from Bijapur District on May 28, reports Financial Express. In the first incident, six CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Madkam Hunga (24), Oyam Manglu (26), Kunjam Hunga (45), Punem Bandi (35), Uika Podia (25) and Nupo Pandu (20) were arrested from the forest near Dalla village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District on May 28. Madkam Hunga, was an active member of ‘military platoon number 9’ of the CPI-Maoist and served as gunman of 'Central Committee (CC) member' identified as Sonu. He was active in Abujhmad and Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra and allegedly involved in attacking Police parties, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg. In the second incident, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Chaitu Kursam (29), Bonjo Poyam (30), Masa Kuhram (30), Sudhram Poyam (22) and Betti Joga (35) were arrested from Murkinar village under Bedre Police Station limits in Bijapur District. All the five arrested belong to the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS) and ‘Janmilitia’ squads of the CPI-Maoist. They were allegedly involved in torching a passenger bus, after asking occupants to alight, between Kutru and Bedre on March 2, 2018.
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May - 28 
six TPC cadres were arrested by the Police at Balumath in Latehar District on May 28, reports Free Press Journal. The Police recovered weapons and INR 22,000 cash from them. The identity of the arrested cadres is yet to be ascertained.
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six TPC cadres were arrested by the Police at Balumath in Latehar District on May 28, reports Free Press Journal. The Police recovered weapons and INR 22,000 cash from them. The identity of the arrested cadres is yet to be ascertained.
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May - 29 
Two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested during a search operation at Jareikela of Simdega District on May 29, reports Siasat. The PLFI duos were on a motorbike and were arrested des
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Two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested during a search operation at Jareikela of Simdega District on May 29, reports Siasat. The PLFI duos were on a motorbike and were arrested despite their attempt to escape. One of the arrested PLFI cadres is identified as Ghurghur Singh, a resident of Sundargarh District in Odisha. The Police recovered one home-made pistol, two mobile phones, live cartridges and looked bike from the PLFI duo.
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May - 29 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Manoj Madakami and his associate Grupaleswara Majhi were arrested by Odisha Police during a combing operation in Nuapada District on May 29, reports The Pioneer. Manoj, who was carrying a reward of INR 400,000
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Manoj Madakami and his associate Grupaleswara Majhi were arrested by Odisha Police during a combing operation in Nuapada District on May 29, reports The Pioneer. Manoj, who was carrying a reward of INR 400,000 on his head was an ‘area committee member, ACM’ of the Bargarh-Balangir Mahasamund (BBM) Division of CPI-Maoist. He is involved in many crimes, including Nuapada’s Sikhya Sahayak, Chaitanya Majhi’s murder and has 12 cases pending against him in Bargarh District. He also has number of set ablaze cases and exchange of fire incidents pending against him, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Smith P Parmar.
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June - 1 
Abhay Devdas Nayak alias Lodda (34), a Bengaluru-based key Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operative, who was allegedly acting as a spokesperson of the CPI-Maoist was rounded up from the Delhi airport on June 1 and was later arrested, reports Business
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Abhay Devdas Nayak alias Lodda (34), a Bengaluru-based key Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operative, who was allegedly acting as a spokesperson of the CPI-Maoist was rounded up from the Delhi airport on June 1 and was later arrested, reports Business Standard on June 12. He was brought to Bastar District headquarter Jagdalpur on June 1. He will be in Police custody June 13 and will be presented in court, said Police. The Police recovered laptops, pen drives, a hard disk, Maoist literature and several diaries which confirmed that Abhay was associated with some Maoist leaders and sympathisers overseas as well as in India. He was also in touch with former Delhi University Professor G N Saibaba and Maoist leaders like Gudsa Usendi, Vikalp (Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee), Sashi Patnaik from Odisha and others. He had been allegedly propagating the Maoist ideology through his writings, press releases and articles on the social media platforms. The State Intelligence Branch (SIB) and Bastar Police had been jointly keeping an eye on him for the last one-and-a-half years, during which it found that he had visited at least 15 foreign countries, such as Belgium, United Kingdom, France and Russia in February and May in 2017. He was earlier issuing press releases in the name of spokesperson 'Azad' and later 'Abhay'. Abhay had also visited Bastar twice and the possibility cannot be ruled out that he had met senior Maoist leaders active in the region, said Police official.
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June - 1 
Bihar Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) imposters identified as Anil Das alias Sunil, carrying reward of INR 25,000 on his head, Sudhir Das alias Gautam, Navin Kumar, Arvind Kumar and Pankaj Kumar from separate hideouts in Gaya District on June 1, reports UNI. All the five
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Bihar Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) imposters identified as Anil Das alias Sunil, carrying reward of INR 25,000 on his head, Sudhir Das alias Gautam, Navin Kumar, Arvind Kumar and Pankaj Kumar from separate hideouts in Gaya District on June 1, reports UNI. All the five arrested Maoist imposters were demanding extortion from construction companies in Gaya, Nawada, Nalanda and Aurangabad Districts. Police recovered five mobile phones; two motorcycles and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature were recovered from them.
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June - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested six CPI-Maoist cadres, two of them with cash rewards on their heads were arrested from Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on June 1, reports India Today. In the first incident, Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Kanti alias Rama Korram (35), carrying a reward of
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested six CPI-Maoist cadres, two of them with cash rewards on their heads were arrested from Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on June 1, reports India Today. In the first incident, Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Kanti alias Rama Korram (35), carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head from Kondagaon District. In the second incident, another Maoist cadre identified as Koso Poyam (35), carrying a reward of INR 100,000 was arrested by Police from Bijapur District. In the third incident, four CPI-Maoist cadres, including a woman were arrested in Dantewada District. The arrested Maoist cadres faced charges of abducting Government officials and attacking Police teams, said Police official.
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June - 2 
Bihar Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ identified as Dilip Sahni from Maoist hideouts at Saraiya in Muzaffarpur District on June 2, reports The Telegraph. Dilip gathered with others at the spot to chalk out a major operation in the area close
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Bihar Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ identified as Dilip Sahni from Maoist hideouts at Saraiya in Muzaffarpur District on June 2, reports The Telegraph. Dilip gathered with others at the spot to chalk out a major operation in the area close to the border of Vaishali and Muzaffarpur Districts. He was given command of the organisation after the arrest of its senior leader, Musafir Sahni, from Muzaffarpur in May, 2017. The Police recovered a cache of weapons, a diary containing details of levy (ransom money) collected from contractors and other professionals, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and a number of levy collection pamphlets were seized from the Maoist hideout. He is wanted in over a dozen incidents related to Naxal violence in north Bihar, said Police
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June - 3 
CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Koso Poyam (35), who is a resident of Paralmentapara Ketulnar was arrested by Police from Ketulnar forest under Kutru Police Station in Bijapur District, reports The Hitavada on June 3.He is active in Naxal organization since 2008 as Dandkaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor S
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CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Koso Poyam (35), who is a resident of Paralmentapara Ketulnar was arrested by Police from Ketulnar forest under Kutru Police Station in Bijapur District, reports The Hitavada on June 3.He is active in Naxal organization since 2008 as Dandkaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan (DAKMS) President. He is involved in multiple incidents of set ablaze, killings, kidnapping and other criminal activities. He was involved in set ablaze of vehicles engaged in road construction.
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June - 3 
Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Ramesh Bhatt alias Manish master, a resident of Dumka Bangar under Lalkuan Police Station in Nainital District and Manoj Kumar Singh alias Arvind, a resident of Chandoli District in Uttar Pradesh from a mango orcha
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Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Ramesh Bhatt alias Manish master, a resident of Dumka Bangar under Lalkuan Police Station in Nainital District and Manoj Kumar Singh alias Arvind, a resident of Chandoli District in Uttar Pradesh from a mango orchard at Anandpur, Kichha in Udham Singh Nagar District on June 3, reports Hindustan Times. Police recovered Maoists literature and pamphlets from the arrested CPI-Maoist duo. Ramesh Bhatt was wanted for cases registered in Udham Singh Nagar in 2004 and 2007 and had a reward of INR 10,000 on his head. Both of them admitted that they were active members of ‘zonal committee’ of CPI-Maoist and involved in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] attack in Madhubani District of Bihar in 2005, said Superintendent of Police, (SP), Sadanand Date.
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June - 4 
Meanwhile, Jharkhand Police arrested a JJMP cadre identified as Vijay Mahato alias Chotan Mahato in Ramgarh District, reports News18 on June 4. He was initially associated with Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and involved in kill
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Meanwhile, Jharkhand Police arrested a JJMP cadre identified as Vijay Mahato alias Chotan Mahato in Ramgarh District, reports News18 on June 4. He was initially associated with Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and involved in killings and arms supplies.
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June - 5 
Jharkhand Police arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Ravindra Yadav alias Prabhat from Krishi Bazaar area in Lohardaga District. Police recovered one pistol and three cartridges from
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Jharkhand Police arrested a People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Ravindra Yadav alias Prabhat from Krishi Bazaar area in Lohardaga District. Police recovered one pistol and three cartridges from him. There are seven cases registered against him across various Police Stations in Palamu and Ranchi Districts.
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June - 5 
Police arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Deva Kunjami, Kosa, Baman Kunjami, Bheema Netam and Baman Karma were arrested from Perpa-Pirnar village under Kirandul Police Station limits in Dantewada District on June 5, reports India Today. All the arrested c
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Police arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Deva Kunjami, Kosa, Baman Kunjami, Bheema Netam and Baman Karma were arrested from Perpa-Pirnar village under Kirandul Police Station limits in Dantewada District on June 5, reports India Today. All the arrested cadres were active members of `Jan-militia' of CPI-Maoist, allegedly involved in blowing up of a Police vehicle in May 2018. These arrested CPI-Maoist cadres attended planning meeting with local Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] leaders and lower-rung cadres in Kirandul area on May 18 and were assigned various tasks as part of the plan to carry out the attack. They were associated with the Naxal movement for the last four years and looked after the security of senior cadres during their visit to local villages apart from putting up Maoist pamphlets and banners, conducting recee and cooking meals, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) (anti-Naxal operations), Gorakhnath Baghel.
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June - 6 
Bihar Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Naresh Ram alias Naveen from Beni village under Tandwa Police Station area in Aurangabad District on June 6, reports UNI. Police conducted the raid after a tip off, leading to arrest of Maoist cadre Naresh Ram. He
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Bihar Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Naresh Ram alias Naveen from Beni village under Tandwa Police Station area in Aurangabad District on June 6, reports UNI. Police conducted the raid after a tip off, leading to arrest of Maoist cadre Naresh Ram. He was wanted since long in connection with several cases pending against him and being interrogated in connection with cases relating to disruptive activities engineered by CPI-Maoist in Aurangabad and its adjoining Districts, said Police.
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June - 6 
Meanwhile, three CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kalmuli alias Manikram Kalmu (36) resident of Pallevaya under Bhairamgarh Police limits, Paldeo Lakshmaiya (48) and Devar Sanyasi, residents of Gorla under Madder Police were arrested in Bijapur District on June 6, reports The Hitavada. Kalmu was arre
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Meanwhile, three CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Kalmuli alias Manikram Kalmu (36) resident of Pallevaya under Bhairamgarh Police limits, Paldeo Lakshmaiya (48) and Devar Sanyasi, residents of Gorla under Madder Police were arrested in Bijapur District on June 6, reports The Hitavada. Kalmu was arrested by Security Forces (SFs), who were for area domination operation in Pallevaya village forest. He was involved in several Naxal incidents that occurred in the area. In another incident, SFs received a tip of about presence of some Naxals in Gorgunda and Gorla village forests and arrested Lakshmaiya and Sanyasi
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June - 6 
Moreover, five Urban CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Sudhir Dhawale, Roma Wilson, Shoma Sen, Mahesh Raut and Surendra Gadling were arrested by Pune Police from different places in India on June 6, reports Pune Mirror. The Police arrested Sudhir Dhawale from Mumbai , Capital of Maharashtra, Roma Wils
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Moreover, five Urban CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Sudhir Dhawale, Roma Wilson, Shoma Sen, Mahesh Raut and Surendra Gadling were arrested by Pune Police from different places in India on June 6, reports Pune Mirror. The Police arrested Sudhir Dhawale from Mumbai , Capital of Maharashtra, Roma Wilson from Delhi and Shoma Sen, Mahesh Raut and Surendra Gadling from Nagpur District in Maharashtra, after initially conducting raids on some of the members on April 17. Police have claimed that all five were involved in funding the Elgaar Parishad with money from Maoist organisations and part of spreading Maoist ideology in the urban area. They were booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Police found emails and documents tracing the money trail. The incriminating letter from CPI-Maoist 'Central Committee (CC) member', identified only as ‘Comrade M’ lauded the success of Elgaar Parishad and also talked about setting up more fact-finding committees, creating new passwords for communication, and of a meeting of Maoist sympathisers in London, Capital of United Kingdom (UK) that would be attended by a Swedish delegation, said Police.
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June - 7 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘militia commander’ identified as Mutchika Lakshmaiah (24) was arrested near Edugurallapalli village in East Godavari District on June 7, reports The New Indian Express. He was involved in four killings and 20 cases of Naxal [Le
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘militia commander’ identified as Mutchika Lakshmaiah (24) was arrested near Edugurallapalli village in East Godavari District on June 7, reports The New Indian Express. He was involved in four killings and 20 cases of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in Chintur Police Station limits. Lakshmaiah belongs Pusupalli village of Sukma District in Chattisgarh. He was working as ‘militia commander’ and also providing logistic support besides passing on information of the combing operations of the Police parties to Sabari Dalam (armed squad), said Superintendent of Police (SP), Vishal Gunni.
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June - 9 
Five Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Jharkhand Police in Ramgarh District on June 9, reports Mid Day. The JJMP cadres were arrested with arms and ammunition. They have attacked a base camp of
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Five Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Jharkhand Police in Ramgarh District on June 9, reports Mid Day. The JJMP cadres were arrested with arms and ammunition. They have attacked a base camp of a construction company engaged in ongoing Koderma-Ranchi via Barkakana rail project for extortion. These arrested were made two days after Police arrested commander of JJMP identified as Bhuneshwar Bedia on June 7 in Ramgarh District. Bhuneshwar Bedia was active in Patratu in Ramgarh District and collecting levy. Based on the inputs provided by Bedia during interrogation, Police arrested the five JJMP cadres, said Superintendent of Police (SP) A Vijayalakshmi.
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June - 10 
Police unearthed a mini gun factory and arrested its owner Naresh Yadav, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) linkman, at Kachanpur village under Aanti Police Station in Gaya District on June 10, reports UNI. 21 half-finished country pistols, several half-finished revolvers, arms manu
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Police unearthed a mini gun factory and arrested its owner Naresh Yadav, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) linkman, at Kachanpur village under Aanti Police Station in Gaya District on June 10, reports UNI. 21 half-finished country pistols, several half-finished revolvers, arms manufacturing equipment, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature and other incriminating objects were recovered from the house of Naresh, Superintendent of Police (SP), Arun Kumar said. Naresh who was an associate of an unnamed ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist was also involved in demanding extortion. The mechanic Began Mistri, who had assisted Naresh in manufacturing illegal firearms, was also arrested.
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June - 11 
A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Karmatia forest under Sona Police Station area in Jamui District late on June 11, reports UNI. Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagannath Reddy sa
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A joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Karmatia forest under Sona Police Station area in Jamui District late on June 11, reports UNI. Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagannath Reddy said that two extremists of CPI-Maoist- Sanjay Yadav and Mukesh Yadav were arrested from Karmatia forest following specific intelligence input in this regard. Two detonators, 10 gelatin sticks, two country pistols, some live cartridges, 10 metre long electric wire and other incriminating objects were also recovered from the hideout of the Maoists.
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June - 11 
The Jeypore Police on June 11, arrested three persons from Bandhugaon area in Narayanpatana Tehsil (revenue unit) in Koraput District on charges of extorting money from contractors as Maoists, reports OdishaTV. The arrested Maoist imposters have been identified as S. Muralikrishna of
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The Jeypore Police on June 11, arrested three persons from Bandhugaon area in Narayanpatana Tehsil (revenue unit) in Koraput District on charges of extorting money from contractors as Maoists, reports OdishaTV. The arrested Maoist imposters have been identified as S. Muralikrishna of Paralakhemundi, Talathu Hueika and Lokanath Pangi of Kelubada village. As per reports, the trio had demanded INR 2 million each from the two contractors in a letter pad akin to ones used by Maoists. The accused had also threatened to set ablaze vehicles engaged in construction work if they fail to pay up the ‘levy’ (extortion money).
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June - 12 
A Maoist identified as Anil Yadav alias Anil Tiger, who was absconding for nearly 14 years was arrested from an orchard near Charpolwa Sonmai Road in Patna District on June 12, reports UNI. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Manu Maharaj said the extremist of the CPI-Maoist, Anil Tiger was arres
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A Maoist identified as Anil Yadav alias Anil Tiger, who was absconding for nearly 14 years was arrested from an orchard near Charpolwa Sonmai Road in Patna District on June 12, reports UNI. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Manu Maharaj said the extremist of the CPI-Maoist, Anil Tiger was arrested when he and his associates were giving final shape to their strategy to execute some unlawful activity. A pistol and four live cartridges were also recovered from his possession.
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June - 12 
Communist Party of IndiaMarxistLeninistNew Democracy (CPIMLNew Democracy) Chandranna faction, underground ‘squad commander’ identified as Boda Bheemudu alias Sudhakar at Jujulraopeta Cross Roads while he was allegedly trying to flee from Bachodu village in Kusumanchi
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Communist Party of IndiaMarxistLeninistNew Democracy (CPIMLNew Democracy) Chandranna faction, underground ‘squad commander’ identified as Boda Bheemudu alias Sudhakar at Jujulraopeta Cross Roads while he was allegedly trying to flee from Bachodu village in Kusumanchi Mandal (administrative subdivision) in Khammam District, on June 12, reports The Hindu. He has taken shelter with the help of three persons owing allegiance to the CPIMLNew Democracy, Chandranna faction. The Police recovered a .32 revolver, two rounds of ammunition and a diary containing the contact numbers of several contractors and a mobile phone from him. He was wanted in five offences, including a killing case and attack on a Forest Department officer in Bhadradri Kothagudem District, said Khammam Police Commissioner Tafseer Iqbal.
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June - 12 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a senior ‘commander’ who was allegedly involved in the Jiram valley attack May, 2013, have been arrested in Dantewada District on June 12, reports Zee News. The cadres were arrested by a special team of Bijapur District Police when
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a senior ‘commander’ who was allegedly involved in the Jiram valley attack May, 2013, have been arrested in Dantewada District on June 12, reports Zee News. The cadres were arrested by a special team of Bijapur District Police when they arrived at a weekly market of Bacheli in Dantewada, Bijapur Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sukhnandan Rathore said. The arrestees were identified as Chaitu Lekam alias Munna (25), a ‘section commander’ of military ‘company no 2’ of Maoists active in West Bastar Division, Aaytu Punem (37), a militia ‘platoon commander’ and Mangu Kunjam (24), a Janmilitia member. Active since 2007 in the CPI-Maoist, Chaitu was involved in the Jiram valley incident, in which prominent Congress leaders were killed. Besides, he was also involved in Mirtur ambush in Bijapur killing six Police personnel, 2008, attack on Police party under Chintagufa Police Station limits of Sukma, 2009, and attack on Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) post in Bacheli in which two of their jawans (troopers) were killed, 2012, he said. Chaitu was a prominent figure of military wing of CPI-Maoist, as he was also a member of action team of Maoists’ south regional committee (south Bastar bordering Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh), the DSP said, adding, he was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head. The two other arrested cadres, Aaytu and Mangu, were involved in several Maoist instances in Gangaloor region in Bijapur District.
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June - 13 
Police arrested six cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in separate incidents in Khunti District on June 13, reports First Post. In the first incident, three PLFI cadres identified as Devendra Go
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Police arrested six cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in separate incidents in Khunti District on June 13, reports First Post. In the first incident, three PLFI cadres identified as Devendra Gope, Mangra Barjo and Linus Kundalana were arrested in a Police raid at Balo in Khunti District. Police recovered letterhead, a mobile phone and a motorcycle without a registration number from the arrested. They assembled at Balo to hand over the letterhead and a mobile phone to Bagrai Champia, 'area commander'. In the second incident, three PLFI cadres identified as Kisto Kashyap, Anand Munda and Anup Verma from Sawda village in the Khunti District and recovered a motorcycle, two mobile phones and PLFI leaflets from them.
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June - 13 
The joint squad of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Force (DF) had launched the search operation in the villages of Musnar, Toyameta, Pugarpal and Irpanar under Chhotedongar Police Station area in Narayanpur District and arrested 16 CPI-Maoist cadres. Two CPI-Maoist cadres of the tota
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The joint squad of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Force (DF) had launched the search operation in the villages of Musnar, Toyameta, Pugarpal and Irpanar under Chhotedongar Police Station area in Narayanpur District and arrested 16 CPI-Maoist cadres. Two CPI-Maoist cadres of the total 16 cadres arrested are identified as Sukhram Usendi (40), who was active as head of Aderbeda ‘Janatana Sarkar’ squad of CPI-Maoist, was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head and Janila Mandavi (30), who was working as the head of Toyameta’s Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangthan (DAKMS), a frontal wing of CPI-Maoist, was also carrying a reward of INR 100,000 lakh on her head. 14 Maoist cadres arrested in Narayanpur District were associated with the CPI-Maoist as militia or DAKMS members.
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June - 13 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Somaru Vekko, Asharam Vekka and Rajman Mandavi, were arrested by a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) from Keshkutul Surakhada forest in Bhairamgarh area of Bijapur District on June 13, reports Indian Express. Vekko was active as a ‘militia commande
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Somaru Vekko, Asharam Vekka and Rajman Mandavi, were arrested by a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) from Keshkutul Surakhada forest in Bhairamgarh area of Bijapur District on June 13, reports Indian Express. Vekko was active as a ‘militia commander’; Vekka was working as the ‘deputy commander’ of Chetna Natya Manch (CNM) -a cultural wing of CPI-Maoist and Mandavi as its member. They all were allegedly involved in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] related incidents like loot, attempt to kill and attacks on Police Personnel, said Police official.
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June - 17 
Jharkhand Police arrested two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Marshal Lomega and Moso Behera at Serengda in Gudri Block (administrative unit) of West Singhbhum Distric
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Jharkhand Police arrested two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Marshal Lomega and Moso Behera at Serengda in Gudri Block (administrative unit) of West Singhbhum District on June 17, reports Dainik Jagran. The arrested PLFI cadres are accused of killing a young man named Ladura Kandiyaburu (20) at Jatra fair in December, 2017. The Police conducted the raid after specific input on the presence of PLFI cadres and arrested them from Marshal Lomega’s house in Serengda village. Both the PLFI cadres were sleeping, when Police surrounded the house.
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June - 20 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Pintu Yadav was arrested by Bihar Police at Chainpur village under Dhibra Police Station area in Aurangabad District on June 20, reports UNI. Police conducted a raid after a tip off at a hide-out in Chainpur village, leading
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Pintu Yadav was arrested by Bihar Police at Chainpur village under Dhibra Police Station area in Aurangabad District on June 20, reports UNI. Police conducted a raid after a tip off at a hide-out in Chainpur village, leading to arrest of Pintu Yadav. He was involved in several cases relating to disruptive activities engineered by CPI-Maoist in Aurangabad and its adjoining Districts, Police said.
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June - 21 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Umesh Kumar Yadav alias Abhimanyu Ji from Katihar District on June 21, reports UNI. He was arrested in connection with the recovery of arms and ammunition and
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Umesh Kumar Yadav alias Abhimanyu Ji from Katihar District on June 21, reports UNI. He was arrested in connection with the recovery of arms and ammunition and funds from the CPI-Maoist at Muzaffarpur in April, 2018. NIA has arrested four accused so far in this case. Umesh would be produced before the NIA Special Court, Patna on June 22.
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June - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Vinay Ram from the Minapur Police Station area in Muzaffarpur District on June 22, reports Telegraph. He is the right-hand man of arrested ‘zonal commander’ Lalbabu Sahni. After the tip off, Police team had conduc
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Vinay Ram from the Minapur Police Station area in Muzaffarpur District on June 22, reports Telegraph. He is the right-hand man of arrested ‘zonal commander’ Lalbabu Sahni. After the tip off, Police team had conducted the raid at Vinay's hideout in a village under Panapur Police outpost. He had allegedly shifted to his in-laws' house to carry out operations in and around the District. He was wanted in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] cases lodged in four Police Stations in the District, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Harpreet Kaur.
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June - 22 
Ten Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a ‘sub zonal commander’ and an ‘area commander’ are arrested during a weeklong special drive from Dhibara Salaiya and Pothu Police Station in Aurangabad District, reports UNI on June 23. The Police re
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Ten Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a ‘sub zonal commander’ and an ‘area commander’ are arrested during a weeklong special drive from Dhibara Salaiya and Pothu Police Station in Aurangabad District, reports UNI on June 23. The Police recovered fire arms, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and other incriminating objects from them. There are many cases registered in various Police Stations including blowing up of Police jeep and bridge against the arrested CPI-Maoist cadres.
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June - 22 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested under the Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on June 22, reports The Pioneer. The arrested were members of the Kalimela Area Committee (KAC) of the CPI-Maoist and allegedly involved in t
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested under the Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on June 22, reports The Pioneer. The arrested were members of the Kalimela Area Committee (KAC) of the CPI-Maoist and allegedly involved in the killing of Ganga Madkami on June 20 in the District. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist cadres is yet to be ascertained.
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June - 25 
A Maoist cadre involved in an attack on a tribal village head of Silakota village, Mangalu Wanjami (45), in Malkangiri District on June 11, was arrested from an unspecified area in the District on June 25, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena did not reveal the ident
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A Maoist cadre involved in an attack on a tribal village head of Silakota village, Mangalu Wanjami (45), in Malkangiri District on June 11, was arrested from an unspecified area in the District on June 25, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena did not reveal the identity of the accused as investigation was still on. The accused was also yet to be paraded before eyewitnesses, added the SP.
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June - 25 
Odisha Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader during a search operation from Silakota area of the Malkangiri District of Odisha on June 25, reports Outlook. The arrested CPI-Maoist leader was allegedly involved in an attack on a village headman
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Odisha Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader during a search operation from Silakota area of the Malkangiri District of Odisha on June 25, reports Outlook. The arrested CPI-Maoist leader was allegedly involved in an attack on a village headman, Mangalu Wanjami in Malkangiri District on June 11, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist leader was not revealed by SP, Meena.
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June - 26 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Laxmi from Chhattisgarh, B.Praveen from Karimnagar District of Telangana, and R.Kranthi Kumar from Warangal District of Telangana were arrested during a search operation at Charla – Pusugupa Road in Bhadradri-K
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers identified as Laxmi from Chhattisgarh, B.Praveen from Karimnagar District of Telangana, and R.Kranthi Kumar from Warangal District of Telangana were arrested during a search operation at Charla – Pusugupa Road in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District in Telangana on June 26, reports The Hans India. The Police recovered 200 meters olive green clothes, 15 detonators, 10 gelatin sticks, INR 20,000, five cellphones and two motorbikes from the arrested, said Assistant Police Superintendent (ASP), Sangram Singh Patel.
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June - 27 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Sinakka Avlam (26), carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on her head was arrested by Chhattisgarh Police from a forest near Galgam Nadpalli village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on June 27, reports Business Standard. A
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Sinakka Avlam (26), carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on her head was arrested by Chhattisgarh Police from a forest near Galgam Nadpalli village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on June 27, reports Business Standard. Avlam, a member of the Local Organisation Squad (LOS) of CPI-Maoist and allegedly involved in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-related incidents of loot and attempt to kill, said Police.
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June - 28 
Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Bhagwan Sao from a village located under Naudiha Bazar Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand, during a search operation after a tip off on June 28, reports UNI. He was on the run from five years and w
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Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Bhagwan Sao from a village located under Naudiha Bazar Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand, during a search operation after a tip off on June 28, reports UNI. He was on the run from five years and wanted in case related to set ablaze of a mobile tower in Dinadag village under Chattarpur Police Station limits of the District in December 2013. Bhagwan was also wanted in several other crimes, said Police.
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June - 28 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in two separate incidents in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, reports Business Standard on June 29. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Sukhram Kowasi was arrested from Jaigur village under Kutru Polic
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in two separate incidents in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, reports Business Standard on June 29. In the first incident, CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Sukhram Kowasi was arrested from Jaigur village under Kutru Police Station limits in the District, during a combing operation. He is accused of involvement in incidents of looting and other Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-related activities. In the second incident, Lekam Rama (28), ‘Janmilitia member’ was arrested from Lingagiri village in the District. Rama is accused of involvement in a land-mine blast targeting Security Forces (SFs) near Kottaguda village on May 12.
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June - 29 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Munesh Ganjhu and Vinod Kumar Ganjhu on June 29, and produced them before a Special NIA court on June 30, seeking remand for 10 days, reports The New Indian Express&n
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Munesh Ganjhu and Vinod Kumar Ganjhu on June 29, and produced them before a Special NIA court on June 30, seeking remand for 10 days, reports The New Indian Express on June 30. Munesh was arrested from Circuit House in Chatra District of Jharkhand while Vinod was arrested from a restaurant in Ranchi District in Jharkhand. They have been charged for ‘levy’ (ransom) collection and other crimes for which FIRs had earlier been lodged at Tandwa in Chatra District which has been taken over by the NIA.
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June - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub zonal commander’ identified as Bindeshwari Paswan alias Dubey from Paharpura village under Goh Police Station area in Aurangabad District of Bihar on June 30, reports UNI. He was involved in c
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub zonal commander’ identified as Bindeshwari Paswan alias Dubey from Paharpura village under Goh Police Station area in Aurangabad District of Bihar on June 30, reports UNI. He was involved in carrying out atttack on the camp office of the private company in 2013. He was arrested earlier and released on bail. Several other cases are pending against him at various Police Stations, said Police official.
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July - 2 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Chandrashekhar Sahni, was arrested along with weapons from Baligaon village in Gandak riverine area of Saran District on July 2, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided the village and arrested the Maoist, said to
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Chandrashekhar Sahni, was arrested along with weapons from Baligaon village in Gandak riverine area of Saran District on July 2, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided the village and arrested the Maoist, said to be a self-proclaimed ‘area commander’ of Saran region. Sahni was wanted in cases of extortion and levy collection. Two pistols among a haul of arms and ammunition were recovered from him.
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July - 2 
Giridih Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’, identified as Lal Mohan Yadav, from his house in Bhelwaghati area in Giridih District Jharkhand, reports The Pioneer on July 3. Yadav, a primary suspect in a landmines bomb blast in Jh
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Giridih Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’, identified as Lal Mohan Yadav, from his house in Bhelwaghati area in Giridih District Jharkhand, reports The Pioneer on July 3. Yadav, a primary suspect in a landmines bomb blast in Jharkhand, was living in Bhelwaghati since 2015, and the Bihar Police had announced a bounty of INR 50,000 on his head. The Police arrested Yadav and confiscated some illegal documents from his room. Yadav confessed to being a Maoist ‘commander’ and carrying out several blasts in the initial interrogation. He was taken into custody for further interrogation at the Giridih Police Station, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Surendra Kumar Jha.
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July - 4 
A joint team of Central reserve Police Force (CRPF)`s CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) battalion and District Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre near Khiriyawan roundabout under Madanpur Police Station limits in Aurangabad District of Bihar o
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A joint team of Central reserve Police Force (CRPF)`s CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) battalion and District Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre near Khiriyawan roundabout under Madanpur Police Station limits in Aurangabad District of Bihar on July 4, reports UNI. Police said the Maoist identified as Rampravesh Mahto was arrested from his hideout following specific intelligence input. Mahto was involved in various unlawful activities in the District, Police said.
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July - 6 
Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh Police arrested 27 CPI-Maoist cadres from separate places in Bastar and Sukma Districts of Chhattisgarh on July 6, reports TimesNow News In the first incident, 20 CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested in the forests of Darbha Police Station area in Bastar District. While in th
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Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh Police arrested 27 CPI-Maoist cadres from separate places in Bastar and Sukma Districts of Chhattisgarh on July 6, reports TimesNow News In the first incident, 20 CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested in the forests of Darbha Police Station area in Bastar District. While in the second incident, Seven CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Muchaki Bhima (25), Muchaki Sula (25), Madvi Muda (28) Madvi Sula (32), Madvi Kesha (35), Madvi Bhima (25) and woman cadre Kumari Madvi (20) were arrested by SFs from Kottaguda village under Chintalnar Police Station area in Sukma District. They were members of CPI-Maoist frontal organisations like the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan (DAKMS),’ janmilitia’ and Chetna Natya Manch (CNM).
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July - 7 
Four cadres of a new terror outfit named as Greater Coochbehar Liberation organisation (GCLO) were arrested by Crime Investigation Department (CID) in Naxalbari of Silguri area of Darjeeling District of West Bengal, reports Decaan Chronicleon July 8. The suspected terrorists are identified as N
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Four cadres of a new terror outfit named as Greater Coochbehar Liberation organisation (GCLO) were arrested by Crime Investigation Department (CID) in Naxalbari of Silguri area of Darjeeling District of West Bengal, reports Decaan Chronicleon July 8. The suspected terrorists are identified as Nirmal Roy, Kandarpa Das, Ratan Adhikary and Dipi Prasad Roy. Nirmal Roy had posted on social media that he had initiated a new terrorist organisation namely Greater Coochbehar Liberation organisation (GCLO). CID started keeping track and used a decoy to invite him for a meeting.
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July - 7 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia member from a forest near Talagumandi village under Narayanpatna Police limits in Koraput District of Odisha late on July 7, reports Orissa Post. Acting on a tip-off, Police arrested Pramod Tadingi (43), who was involved in
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia member from a forest near Talagumandi village under Narayanpatna Police limits in Koraput District of Odisha late on July 7, reports Orissa Post. Acting on a tip-off, Police arrested Pramod Tadingi (43), who was involved in many criminal activities in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. According to Police, Pramod was an active militia member and acted as the ‘area committee member, ACM’ of the Maoists. He had joined the group many years back and has led many offensives. Pramod was also involved in the set ablaze of vehicles used in a road construction work at Talagumandi area in Koraput District. A case was registered and he was produced in a court which remanded him to judicial custody.
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July - 9 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Munnalal Varkade (42) and Indal were arrested by Police after an exchange of fire in a forest under Lanji Police Station limits of Balaghat District in Madhya Pradesh, reports Business Standard on July 10. During the enc
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Munnalal Varkade (42) and Indal were arrested by Police after an exchange of fire in a forest under Lanji Police Station limits of Balaghat District in Madhya Pradesh, reports Business Standard on July 10. During the encounter, other CPI-Maoist cadres managed to flee after the Police retaliation. Munnalal Varkade is a carrying a reward of INR 300,000 announced by Chhattisgarh Police and INR 100,000 announced by Madhya Pradesh Police on his head. While, Indal carried a reward of INR 25,000 on his head, announced by the Chhattisgarh Police. Both the arrested CPI-Maoist cadres hail from Bhava in Rajnandgaon District, said Superintendent of Police Jaidevan A.
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July - 10 
Two People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Satyendra Yadav and Rakesh Kumar were arrested in Masaurhi near Patna in Patna District of Bihar on July 10, reports New Indian Express. The arrested PLFI
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Two People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Satyendra Yadav and Rakesh Kumar were arrested in Masaurhi near Patna in Patna District of Bihar on July 10, reports New Indian Express. The arrested PLFI duo was demanding a ransom of INR 50 million from the director of a construction company. The Police recovered a katta (locally assembled gun) and a pistol from them. During the interrogations the PLFI duo said the AK-47 rifle is currently with a PLFI leader known as Chuhwa. Police have stepped up efforts to arrest Chuhwa and recover the AK-47 rifle, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajendra Bhil.
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July - 12 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a militia ‘commander’ carrying reward of INR 100,000 on his head, were arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs), who were out on a search operation, from the forests of Balebeda village in Narayanpur Dist
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a militia ‘commander’ carrying reward of INR 100,000 on his head, were arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs), who were out on a search operation, from the forests of Balebeda village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on July 12, reports The Pioneer. According to Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla, they are identified as Guddu Ram Wadde (29), the militia ‘commander’, Chainu Ram Wadde (49), Raju Metami (44), Masia Ram (29) and Jano Maha (19), who is a woman cadre. Shukla also said that the five rebels were allegedly involved in an encounter with SFs that occurred on July 4 this year in Balebeda forest, in which two Maoists were killed in that incident. While Guddu was active as a Balebeda militia ‘commander’, the rest were working as militia members, the SP said. Police have seized a muzzle-loading gun from Guddu, he said.
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July - 14 
Three cadres of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in two separate incidents in Rohtas and Kaimur Districts of Bihar on July 14, reports Business Standard. In the first incident, Security Forces (SFs) arrested&nb
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Three cadres of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in two separate incidents in Rohtas and Kaimur Districts of Bihar on July 14, reports Business Standard. In the first incident, Security Forces (SFs) arrested Dadan Kharwar from Khukhma in Kaimur District of Bihar. In the second incident, SFs raided Salma village in Rohtas District and arrested Ramdular and Nawal with the information provided by Dadan. Police recovered a country made pistol and several live cartridges from the TPC duo arrested from Salma village. All the arrested TPC cadres were involved in cases related to extortion and kidnapping for ransom, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Satyavur Singh
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July - 15 
Telangana Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as P Ramesh Chander, a Maoist courier and Jabali, the Maoist sympathiser during checking being carried out near Gopalpur area in Warangal District of Telangana on July 15, reports The New Ind
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Telangana Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as P Ramesh Chander, a Maoist courier and Jabali, the Maoist sympathiser during checking being carried out near Gopalpur area in Warangal District of Telangana on July 15, reports The New Indian Express. The Maoist duo saw the Police conducting vehicle checking, Jabali jumped from the vehicle and started running. The Police grew suspicious and took Ramesh Chander into custody and interrogated. Ramesh confessed that he was the courier of Karimnagar-Khammam-Warangal (KKW) ‘secretary’, Damodhar and was carrying INR 500,000 for him, which he collected from a contractor. Police also arrested Jabali later. The Police recovered two cellphones, a two-wheeler and revolutionary literature from the arrested Maoists. Ramesh Chander is working in the revenue department since 1994 and is District ‘secretary’ of Civil Liberty Organisation. He was also the member of Radical Student's Union (RSU), before joining Government services, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP),crime, Ashok Kumar
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July - 16 
Jharkhand Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub-zonal commander’, identified as Surendra Yadav, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 near Mayapur village in Palamu District of Jharkhand on July 16, reports India Today. He was arrested by Police after r
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Jharkhand Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘sub-zonal commander’, identified as Surendra Yadav, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 near Mayapur village in Palamu District of Jharkhand on July 16, reports India Today. He was arrested by Police after receiving a tip off that he was on way to his village Naso to meet his family members. He was active in CPI-Maoist from 2005 and involved in over a dozen Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-related incidents including encounter, killing, rioting and landmine explosion, said Superintendent of Police (SP), IndrajeetMahatha.
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July - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested from Garhi region under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District of Bihar on July 19, reports UNI. The Maoist was identified as Sanjay Soren, a native of Ahradih under Khaira Police Station area and was arrested after his bik
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested from Garhi region under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District of Bihar on July 19, reports UNI. The Maoist was identified as Sanjay Soren, a native of Ahradih under Khaira Police Station area and was arrested after his bike met with an accident near Garhi. Police said that the Maoist was involved in various Maoist activities.
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July - 25 
Telangana Police arrested a women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as MuskiRame (20), during a vehicle checking drive at R. Kothagudem in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in BhadradriKothagudem District of Telangana on July 25, reports The Hindu
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Telangana Police arrested a women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as MuskiRame (20), during a vehicle checking drive at R. Kothagudem in Charla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in BhadradriKothagudem District of Telangana on July 25, reports The Hindu.CPI-Maoist cadres attempted to trigger a blast in Charla Mandalfor damaging government property. MuskiRame, was a native of Kondavai village and wascarrying a gunny bag containing cardex wire and explosive material to carry out the blast. She was involved in the blasting of a low-level bridge across Paidivagu stream and a culvert at Satyanarayanapuram and planting of landmine at Tippapuram in Charla Mandalin 2018. Another CPI-Maoist militia member managed to flee into the nearby forest spread over the border areas along the Telangana-Chhattisgarh boundary.
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July - 27 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) supporters identified as Shivraj Mandavi, Dukhlal Salaam and Dharmendra Anchla were arrested during a search operation from Jungletola village in Mohla area in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 27, reports Business Standard
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) supporters identified as Shivraj Mandavi, Dukhlal Salaam and Dharmendra Anchla were arrested during a search operation from Jungletola village in Mohla area in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 27, reports Business Standard. Three CPI-Maoist supporters were putting up Maoist posters and banners in the forest. They were given this task by Mohla Local Operation Squad (LOS) commander, Gendsingh Kovachi, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agrawal. The security had been beefed up in view of the martyr’s week, organised by the CPI-Maoist between July 28 to August 3, in Districts like Dantewada, Bijapur, Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Sukma and Kanker.
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July - 28 
A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre near Rajwaria Bigha village in Aurangabad District of Bihar on July 28, reports UNI. Police said that the Maoist identified as Shiv Bhuiya was arrested form his hideo
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A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre near Rajwaria Bigha village in Aurangabad District of Bihar on July 28, reports UNI. Police said that the Maoist identified as Shiv Bhuiya was arrested form his hideout following specific intelligence input. Sources said Bhuiya, a native of Dulare village under Dhibra Police Station area, was accused of setting ablaze machines of a construction company during execution of Navinagar Super Thermal Power Project, demanding ‘levy’ (extortion money) from private companies and indulging in other unlawful activities.
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August - 1 
Eight cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in a joint operation of the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from a jungle near Kulburu village in Khunti District of Jharkhand on
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Eight cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in a joint operation of the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from a jungle near Kulburu village in Khunti District of Jharkhand on August 1, reports NewKerala.com. The chief of the PLFI group, ‘area commander’ Deet Nag, had been there but left the spot along with a woman cadre before the arrival of the Security Forces (SFs). The security personnel recovered a country-made carbine machine gun, a double-barreled gun, two cartridges of 12 bore, seven ammunition of 9 mm pistol, five mobile phones and other articles, said Khunti, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ashwani Kumar Sinha. A jungle boot was also found from the spot, SP, Sinha said adding that the arrested men said it belonged to ‘area commander’ Noel Sandi Purty, adds The New Indian Express. The identity of the PLFI cadres are yet to be ascertained.
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August - 1 
Police arrested another five PLFI cadres from Chandwa Tori coal siding in Latehar District of Jharkhand on August 1, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres are identified as Rajesh Yadav, brother-in-law of the PLFI top gun Dhaneshwar Yadav aliasKargil, Kailash Yadav, Raj K. Yadav, Deep Narayan Y
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Police arrested another five PLFI cadres from Chandwa Tori coal siding in Latehar District of Jharkhand on August 1, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres are identified as Rajesh Yadav, brother-in-law of the PLFI top gun Dhaneshwar Yadav aliasKargil, Kailash Yadav, Raj K. Yadav, Deep Narayan Yadav alias Deepak, and Manoj Thakur. Police also recovered a 9mm pistol, three live bullets, two phones and some propaganda pamphlets from their possession. Latehar SP, PrashantAnand said, "The rebels not only extorted coal operators but also used to hijack coal trucks". He further said the cadres were planning to set ablaze a coal dumper and kill its driver at Chandwa Tori coal siding to create a reign of terror. "But before they could execute their plan, they were caught," the SP said. The arrested cadres were involved in cases of loot, dacoity, extortion, abduction, arson and intimidation to coal siding officials and contractors and have three cases against them in Chandwathana (Police Station).
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August - 2 
A wanted Maoist with a bounty of Rs 100,000 on his head was arrested in a joint operation by CRPF and Police in the DornapalregioninSukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports Bihar Prabha on August 2. He was at high rank in chain of command and was involved in several attacks on Security Forces (SFs).
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A wanted Maoist with a bounty of Rs 100,000 on his head was arrested in a joint operation by CRPF and Police in the DornapalregioninSukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports Bihar Prabha on August 2. He was at high rank in chain of command and was involved in several attacks on Security Forces (SFs). The Maoist was handling 11 villages in the region.
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August - 8 
The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on August 8 has arrested Dilwar Hassan (26)—an operative of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Jharkhand, for his alleged links in 2018 Bodh Gaya blast case in Bihar, reports Hindustan Times. The STF team has also recovered a cellular phon
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on August 8 has arrested Dilwar Hassan (26)—an operative of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Jharkhand, for his alleged links in 2018 Bodh Gaya blast case in Bihar, reports Hindustan Times. The STF team has also recovered a cellular phone, an Indian voter ID (which seems to be a fake), an Aadhaar Card ID from Hassan’s possession, read a statement released by the STF team.
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August - 10 
Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from separate locations in Gaya District of Bihar on August 10, reports Zee News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajeev Mishra said, 'one of them Ashok Mehto was wanted in connection with several Naxal [Left Wing Ex
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Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from separate locations in Gaya District of Bihar on August 10, reports Zee News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajeev Mishra said, 'one of them Ashok Mehto was wanted in connection with several Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] activities in Imamganj and Gerua Police Stations in Gaya and also in Rajasthan.'The identities of the other three Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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August - 11 
Bihar Police arrests one cadre of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a raid carried out in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 11, reports The Week. Acting on a tip off, a Police team comprising Additional Superintendent
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Bihar Police arrests one cadre of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a raid carried out in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 11, reports The Week. Acting on a tip off, a Police team comprising Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Operations, from Rohtas and Kaimur Districts of Bihar was constituted which raided Tendui village under Pipra Police Station area in Palamu District and arrested TPC ‘area commander’ Ajay Rajbhar alias Surendra Rai, Rohtas, Superintendent of Police (SP), Satyaveer Singh said. Rajbhar, who was arrested in 2011 in Rohtas District, had become a symbol of terror in Rohtas and Kaimur Districts after being released on bail in 2014, was wanted in more than a dozen cases relating to Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] incidents, the SP said.
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August - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Kulhi jungle in Garwah District of Jharkhand on August 11, reports The Indian Express. On a tip-off that a group of Maoists was present at Kulhi jungle, the SFs launched a search operation on August 10 night,
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Kulhi jungle in Garwah District of Jharkhand on August 11, reports The Indian Express. On a tip-off that a group of Maoists was present at Kulhi jungle, the SFs launched a search operation on August 10 night, Police said. In course of the search operation, the security personnel found two persons trying to escape under the cover of the forest and arrested them following a chase on the early hours of August 11. The two arrested persons confessed during interrogation that they were cadres of a Maoist squad, the Police added. The identities of the arrested Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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August - 14 
Four Maoists were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 14, reports India.com. Two of them, identified as Hunga Kawasi (30) and Hidma Kartam (35), were arrested from Kuakonda Police Station limits, while the two others, Mangu Muchaki and Madda, were arrested f
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Four Maoists were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 14, reports India.com. Two of them, identified as Hunga Kawasi (30) and Hidma Kartam (35), were arrested from Kuakonda Police Station limits, while the two others, Mangu Muchaki and Madda, were arrested from Katekalyan and Bhansi areas, respectively, Dantewada, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Gorakh Nath Baghel said. Muchaki, head of the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS), a front organisation of the CPI-Maoist, was allegedly part of a group of Maoists involved in the July 6 encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dabba village forests, Baghel said. Madda was allegedly part of the Maoist group that had set ablaze a JCB machine engaged in pipeline laying work in Kuakonda area on August 9, the Police officer said.
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August - 14 
Police arrested two suspected Bihar-based Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresfrom Barakhor area near Asansol in West Burdwan District of West Bengal on August 14 evening, while they were on their way to Purulia District of the State, reports The Telegraph. Jitendra Singh alias Tiger
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Police arrested two suspected Bihar-based Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresfrom Barakhor area near Asansol in West Burdwan District of West Bengal on August 14 evening, while they were on their way to Purulia District of the State, reports The Telegraph. Jitendra Singh alias Tiger of Aurangabad and Hareram Paswan from Sasaram in Rohtas Districts of Bihar, were arrested from Barakar bus stand in Kulti of West Burdwan. Mohammad Sana Aktar, Assistant Commissioner of Police (west), said Jitendra is a Maoist ‘zonal commander’ in Aurangabad, while Hareram is a squad member. A 9mm pistol and five rounds of cartridges were seized from their procession.
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August - 19 
Meanwhile, Latehar District Police also arrested three Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Parishad (JSJMP) cadres identified as Sandip Oraon alias Kaila, Sunil Munda and Samarjit Ganjhu alias Samrita Ganjhu from Chandwa, reports The Telegraph. A semiautomatic pistol, different types of cartridges, three
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Meanwhile, Latehar District Police also arrested three Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Parishad (JSJMP) cadres identified as Sandip Oraon alias Kaila, Sunil Munda and Samarjit Ganjhu alias Samrita Ganjhu from Chandwa, reports The Telegraph. A semiautomatic pistol, different types of cartridges, three mobile phones and posters were found from them.
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