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January - 1 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and a group of Maoists exchanged fire in Biriguda forest under Boipariguda Police Station limits in Koraput District on January 1, reports The New Indian Express. BSF officials said based on intelligence inputs about the presence of a group of Maoists in the for
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and a group of Maoists exchanged fire in Biriguda forest under Boipariguda Police Station limits in Koraput District on January 1, reports The New Indian Express. BSF officials said based on intelligence inputs about the presence of a group of Maoists in the forest, an operation was launched and Maoists were spotted. The exchange of fire continued for one hour. However, the Maoists managed to escape into deep forest and during search of the area; Police recovered two INSAS rifles and explosives. Police also claimed that two Maoists were injured in the exchange of fire.
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January - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was shot dead in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Pathakchak village under Sikandara Police Station in Jamui District of Bihar on January 5, reports The Times of India. Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Rana said that the SFs co
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was shot dead in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Pathakchak village under Sikandara Police Station in Jamui District of Bihar on January 5, reports The Times of India. Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Rana said that the SFs comprising the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police shot dead the Maoist during an encounter, who was yet to be identified. The SFs had launched a search operation in the village after being tipped off about gathering of the Maoists who fired on the forces prompting retaliation by the men in uniform. The remaining Maoists managed to flee in the deep forest, Rana said, adding several weapons were seized from the spot. The body has been brought to the District headquarters for autopsy.
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January - 11 
A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed during an exchange of fire between the Maoists and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Ralegada panchayat (local self government institution) area under Paparmetla Police Station, a cut off area of Balimela reservoir bordering Andhra Pradesh, in Malkangiri District
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A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed during an exchange of fire between the Maoists and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Ralegada panchayat (local self government institution) area under Paparmetla Police Station, a cut off area of Balimela reservoir bordering Andhra Pradesh, in Malkangiri District on January 11, reports The Hindu. The body of the Maoist was recovered during the search operation at the spot of encounter on January 12. His identity is yet to be confirmed. The security personnel also recovered two guns, articles of day-to-day use from the spot. Details were awaited as the BSF personnel involved in the operation had not returned back.
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January - 15 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Moist) cadre, identified as Hemla Baksu (35), was arrested from a forest under Jangla Police Station limits in Bijapur District during a joint search operation on January 15, reports Zee News. Baksu, a member of Bhairmgarh area committee of CPI-Maoist, was alle
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Moist) cadre, identified as Hemla Baksu (35), was arrested from a forest under Jangla Police Station limits in Bijapur District during a joint search operation on January 15, reports Zee News. Baksu, a member of Bhairmgarh area committee of CPI-Maoist, was allegedly involved in setting ablaze three trucks engaged in sand mining at Mingachal river recently. The joint party of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and a team of local Police was on a search operation in Jangla forests since January 14. When they reached near Mingachal and Gadamalli villages, they found a man, later identified as Baksu, fleeing from the region. Later they chased and nabbed him.
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January - 16 
Security Force personnel on January 16 recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that had been planted on a road in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum District, reports canindia.com quoting IANS. The 30 kg IED was recovered by security personnel while they were conducting a search operation in Chhota N
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Security Force personnel on January 16 recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that had been planted on a road in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum District, reports canindia.com quoting IANS. The 30 kg IED was recovered by security personnel while they were conducting a search operation in Chhota Nagra jungle in West Singhbhum District, around 140 km from Ranchi.
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January - 25 
Four Government workers including three panchayat (local self government institution) level staff and a Prime Minister Rural Development Fellow (PMRDF) were taken hostage by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Nakania village in Pirtand block in Giridih District of Jharkhand on
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Four Government workers including three panchayat (local self government institution) level staff and a Prime Minister Rural Development Fellow (PMRDF) were taken hostage by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Nakania village in Pirtand block in Giridih District of Jharkhand on January 25, reports The Hindu. The four were identified as panchayat sewak (worker) Maqsood, rozgar sewak (employment worker) Shambhu Pandey, village-level worker Chandra Dev, and Sai Vamsi Wardhan, who belongs to Andhra Pradesh and had been working in Giridih under a fellowship offered by the Ministry of Rural Development to young professionals to help implement government schemes in north-eastern States and States affected by Maoist conflict. The District Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched search operations in the area on January 26 however no demand in exchange for their release was received till January 26 night.
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January - 27 
In the search operation that began on January 26 to rescue four abducted persons, one Central Police Reserve Force (CRPF) trooper died and 11 others suffered injuries when suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered over 12 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) explosions o
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In the search operation that began on January 26 to rescue four abducted persons, one Central Police Reserve Force (CRPF) trooper died and 11 others suffered injuries when suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered over 12 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) explosions on January 27 afternoon in Pirtand block of Giridih District, reports The Hindu. The abducted persons were released on January 27 evening. Three Panchayat-level workers and a Prime Minister Rural Development Fellow (PMRDF) were earlier taken hostage by Maoists on January 25 in Giridih District. Eleven companies, or nearly 700 paramilitary personnel, of CRPF and special assault groups of Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) were deployed in the search operations. “Though we lost one of our men, we were able to secure the safe release of all four by putting the Maoists under immense pressure. Our forces surrounded them from all sides,” said Jharkhand Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar.
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January - 27 
Six Maoists, involved in several incidents of crimes, were arrested during a joint search operation in Narayanpur District on January 27, reports Zee News. The Maoists have been identified as Ramlal Yadav (30), Sukhdahr Korram (28),Chainu (35), Bajnath Korram 20), Ramchandra Salaam (26) and Ramji Ko
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Six Maoists, involved in several incidents of crimes, were arrested during a joint search operation in Narayanpur District on January 27, reports Zee News. The Maoists have been identified as Ramlal Yadav (30), Sukhdahr Korram (28),Chainu (35), Bajnath Korram 20), Ramchandra Salaam (26) and Ramji Korram (26),all members of Dhaudai local operation squad (LOS), said Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit Kamble.
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January - 31 
The Hassan Police conducted combing operations in villages of Sakleshpur taluk (revenue unit) in Hassan District with platoons of the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF), reports The Hindu on February 1. Ravi D. Channanavar, Superintendent of Police, in a press release said the Police started combing operations
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The Hassan Police conducted combing operations in villages of Sakleshpur taluk (revenue unit) in Hassan District with platoons of the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF), reports The Hindu on February 1. Ravi D. Channanavar, Superintendent of Police, in a press release said the Police started combing operations on January 28 and continued for three days in Bisale, Yadakumari, Hongadahalla, Mayanur, Honnatlu, Vanaguru, Patla, Mageri, Hadlugadde, Hudinur, Malmane, Duddavalli, Attihalli, Kaginahare, Singeri villages located close to the Western Ghats. “We covered nearly 20 villages during the combing operations. Nowhere did the police find movement of suspected Maoists,” he said.
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February - 1 
Jharkhand Police on February 1, arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women, and a top cadre, Bikarm from the Saranda forest area (Jharkhand) along Odisha-Jharkhand border, reports The Pioneer. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team of Jhark
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Jharkhand Police on February 1, arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women, and a top cadre, Bikarm from the Saranda forest area (Jharkhand) along Odisha-Jharkhand border, reports The Pioneer. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team of Jharkhand and Sundargarh District Police of Odisha launched a combing operation in the Saranda forest. Police also seized 12 rifles, several live cartridges and explosives from their possession.
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February - 11 
Two landmines planted by the Communist Party of India –Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered during combing operation by the personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Nishikhal jungle under Tikiri Police Station limits in Rayagada District, reports The Hindu on February 12. One of them
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Two landmines planted by the Communist Party of India –Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered during combing operation by the personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Nishikhal jungle under Tikiri Police Station limits in Rayagada District, reports The Hindu on February 12. One of them was of 20 kilogram in weight, while the other weighed 15 kilogram.
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February - 15 
An unidentified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces in the forest between Tamodi and Madpal villages under the Mirtur Police Station limits in Bijapur District during a search operation on February 15, reports The Hindu. A joi
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An unidentified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces in the forest between Tamodi and Madpal villages under the Mirtur Police Station limits in Bijapur District during a search operation on February 15, reports The Hindu. A joint team of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), a specialised unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and District Police force were on a combing operation in the Gangalur, Mirtur and Bhairmagarh region. Apart from the dead body of the Maoist, a .303 rifle, a muzzle loading gun, live cartridges and some Naxal literature were also recovered from the spot.
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February - 15 February - 16
Information gathered from two arrested cadre as well as proof from the camp of the Odisha Maovadi Party (OMP) led by Sabyasachi Panda inside Merikote reserve forest near Salimagochha under Badagada Police Station limits in Ganjam District hints that the outfit now has less than 10 members, reports T
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Information gathered from two arrested cadre as well as proof from the camp of the Odisha Maovadi Party (OMP) led by Sabyasachi Panda inside Merikote reserve forest near Salimagochha under Badagada Police Station limits in Ganjam District hints that the outfit now has less than 10 members, reports The Hindu. OMP is a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). According to Police sources, Sabyasachi is not able to lure any new members into the OMP. Therefore, he is trying to mobilise cadre from other parts of the State such as Keonjhar. As per the details given by Ganjam Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashis Kumar Singh on February 16 regarding the successful operation on February 15, both the arrested OMP cadre were from Harichandanpur Police Station area of Keonjhar District and in their early 20s. The arrested persons were Bhupati Mahanta (22) from Tangarapada village and Govinda Moharana (24) of Tambahara village. On February 15, Security Forces exchanged fire with OMP cadres in Merikote reserve forest during a combing operation. According to Police, some of the items seized from the camp show that Sabyasachi was also present during the joint operation of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and the Special Operation Group (SOG) on Saturday [February 15],” said the SP. The Merikote reserve forest is located on the border of Ganjam, Kandhamal, and Gajapati Districts.
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February - 17 
The joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police made a recovery of arms and ammunition during a combing operation in the forest of Nalraja temple along the Karmnasha river under Pannuganj Police Station in Sonebhadra District on February 17, reports The Times of India. Inspector Gen
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The joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police made a recovery of arms and ammunition during a combing operation in the forest of Nalraja temple along the Karmnasha river under Pannuganj Police Station in Sonebhadra District on February 17, reports The Times of India. Inspector General (IG) (Varanasi zone) Prakash D said, "A joint team of CRPF and police were on a routine combing operation in the jungles along the Karmnasha near Nalraja Shiv temple in afternoon when they noticed a dump of arms and ammunition. Upon checking, one rifle, one single barrel gun, one revolver, one country-made revolver, live cartridges, two tiffin bombs and two electric detonators with fuse wires were recovered." Police said recovery of tiffin bombs hinted at Maoist hand. Pannuganj is linked with the border of Maoist-affected Chandauli District.
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February - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 25 kilogram during an anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation in West Singhbhum District on February 19, reports PTI. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were combing the jungles of Kolotopo-
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 25 kilogram during an anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation in West Singhbhum District on February 19, reports PTI. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were combing the jungles of Kolotopo-Chotanagra in the District when they detected the IED, placed inside aluminium can.
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February - 21 
Karnataka State Police and the anti-Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWEs)] force have launched search operations in the forests around Kukke Subramanya in Dakshina Kannada District after a group of six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was spotted on February 21, reports Th
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Karnataka State Police and the anti-Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWEs)] force have launched search operations in the forests around Kukke Subramanya in Dakshina Kannada District after a group of six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was spotted on February 21, reports The Hindu. Initially the forest officials spotted the group, including two women, sporting country-made rifles in the Kadamakallu reserved forest (Dakshina Kannada District). One of the men asked the three forest officials, who were in civilian dress, who they were in Kannada, before setting off into the forest.
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February - 22 
A cache of explosives and Maoist-related material was recovered during a search operation from the forest of Jakke and Kumurkatta villages under Khadgaon Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on February 22, reports Zee News. The explosives included gelatin packets weighing around 20 kg, thr
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A cache of explosives and Maoist-related material was recovered during a search operation from the forest of Jakke and Kumurkatta villages under Khadgaon Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on February 22, reports Zee News. The explosives included gelatin packets weighing around 20 kg, three steel containers, Maoist uniforms, literature and other related material, besides items of daily use.
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March - 8 
Police arrested two women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, Hita Kendruka and Sangita Mandangiri, during a combing operation in Chintaguda forest under Koraput District on March 8, reports Times of India. Police said that they were armed cadres and involved in several offensives.
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Police arrested two women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, Hita Kendruka and Sangita Mandangiri, during a combing operation in Chintaguda forest under Koraput District on March 8, reports Times of India. Police said that they were armed cadres and involved in several offensives. They are being interrogated.
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March - 13 
Two SFs personnel were injured when two teams of security personnel engaged in combing operation at Kuku forest, near Saryu village of Latehar District fired upon each other on mistaken identity on March 13, reports The Times of India. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Raj said one group
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Two SFs personnel were injured when two teams of security personnel engaged in combing operation at Kuku forest, near Saryu village of Latehar District fired upon each other on mistaken identity on March 13, reports The Times of India. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Raj said one group of troopers was in the middle of their operations when they chanced upon their fellow mates. Suspecting them to be CPI-Maoists in camouflage they opened fired at each other. Latehar SP said that an investigation has been launched as to whose confusion led to the cross fire.
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March - 14 
Wireless communication equipments of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were seized during an anti-Maoist operation in Malkangiri District on March 13, reports The Hindu. Speaking to The Hindu, Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) said a team of personnel of Border Security Force (
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Wireless communication equipments of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were seized during an anti-Maoist operation in Malkangiri District on March 13, reports The Hindu. Speaking to The Hindu, Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) said a team of personnel of Border Security Force (BSF) during their combing operation seized the equipments from a secret dump of Maoists. The dump was located near MV68 village under Kaliemla Police Station limits. The seized items included five modern walkie-talkies, an antenna for wireless communication and wires. It was suspected that Maoists had kept these communication equipments for use during plans of some violent activity during the election process in this District.
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March - 20 
Four suspected CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Devsingh Wadde, Amru Potai, Dasu Kachlam and Santer Salaam, all aged between 25 and 30 years and active members of Nelnaar-Kohkameta dalam (armed squad) of CPI-Maoist were arrested during a search operation at Edkamar village in Narayanpur District, re
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Four suspected CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Devsingh Wadde, Amru Potai, Dasu Kachlam and Santer Salaam, all aged between 25 and 30 years and active members of Nelnaar-Kohkameta dalam (armed squad) of CPI-Maoist were arrested during a search operation at Edkamar village in Narayanpur District, reports The Pioneer on March 21. Station House Officer Narayanpur informed that Police had inputs about presence of Maoists in the forests of the region. Acting on the tip-off, a team of District Police was sent to the spot. After seeing the Police they tried to run away. However, Police chased them and they were arrested.
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March - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered explosives and wireless sets from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Munger District on March 24, reports The Business Standard. Launching a major combing and search operation against the Maoists in Barkhi Kanani area of Bhimbandh forest, the SF
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered explosives and wireless sets from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Munger District on March 24, reports The Business Standard. Launching a major combing and search operation against the Maoists in Barkhi Kanani area of Bhimbandh forest, the SFs recovered over 2,000 electronic detonators, 24 wireless sets, besides uniforms and literature, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Barun Kumar Sinha. Two bunkers of the Maoists have also been destroyed, he added.
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March - 25 
The security personnel recovered a powerful landmine from Maheshduba village under Ghatsila Sub-Division of East Singhbhum District, reports The Business Standard on March 26. Acting on a tip-off, security personnel comprising of District Armed Police (DAP) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) la
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The security personnel recovered a powerful landmine from Maheshduba village under Ghatsila Sub-Division of East Singhbhum District, reports The Business Standard on March 26. Acting on a tip-off, security personnel comprising of District Armed Police (DAP) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a search operation and recovered a landmine weighing about 10 kilogram, said Superintendent of Police (Rural), Shailendra Kumar Sinha.
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March - 31 
The Giridih Police in a joint operation with the 7th battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered cache of explosives following a raid conducted at a Maoist bunker near Tisro forest under Lokainayanpur Police Station of Giridih District on March 31, reports The Pioneer. CRPF Assistant
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The Giridih Police in a joint operation with the 7th battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered cache of explosives following a raid conducted at a Maoist bunker near Tisro forest under Lokainayanpur Police Station of Giridih District on March 31, reports The Pioneer. CRPF Assistant Commandant Ajit Kumar said while conducting search operations at Tisro forest area the forces raided a small artificial bunker of the Maoists located behind bushes and recovered 20 kilogram of explosives, 12 bags of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) materials, two dozen rods, three cane bombs, 10 steel lunch boxes and 25 detonators and others materials.
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April - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire at Gudguda forest under Meghapal panchayat (village level local self government institution) of Sambalpur District on April 3, reports The Pioneer. The incident occurred when the Special Operation Group (SOG
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Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire at Gudguda forest under Meghapal panchayat (village level local self government institution) of Sambalpur District on April 3, reports The Pioneer. The incident occurred when the Special Operation Group (SOG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were on a combing operation and suddenly the Maoists fired at the SFs. After 30 minutes of exchange of fire, the Maoists fled from the area. There was also another round of exchange of fire at around 5 pm and it continued for over an hour. Junu Dehuri, a hardcore Maoist and a native of Tamparsingha village, is presently leading the Maoist outfit in the area, in collaboration with some top cadres from Jharkhand.
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April - 7 
Police on April 7 recovered two cane bombs weighing 20 kg each in Gaya District during a search operation.
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Police on April 7 recovered two cane bombs weighing 20 kg each in Gaya District during a search operation.
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April - 13 
Two landmines were recovered by Security Forces (SFs) in Bokaro District on April 13, reports ibnlive.in.com. The District officials also issued an advisory to security personnel not to defuse the landmines but hand over the task to Bomb Disposal Squads. The two landmines, each weighing 10 kilogram,
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Two landmines were recovered by Security Forces (SFs) in Bokaro District on April 13, reports ibnlive.in.com. The District officials also issued an advisory to security personnel not to defuse the landmines but hand over the task to Bomb Disposal Squads. The two landmines, each weighing 10 kilogram, were recovered during a search operation at the Budgadda forest, around 140 km from Ranchi.
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April - 16 
Two Maoists, carrying reward of INR 5,000 each on their head, were arrested from Narayanpur District. The cadres, Rajman Salaam (35) and Vinod Korram (26) were arrested by the joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District force from the forests under Jhara Police Station limits, an
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Two Maoists, carrying reward of INR 5,000 each on their head, were arrested from Narayanpur District. The cadres, Rajman Salaam (35) and Vinod Korram (26) were arrested by the joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District force from the forests under Jhara Police Station limits, an official said. The security personnel were on a combing operation in the region when they rounded up the duo on suspicion near Kausalnar village, he said, adding that later they admitted to their involvement in the Maoist movement.
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April - 21 
Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police during a search operation in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, reports Pioneer. The duo was arrested from a dense forest area falling under the limits of Jangla Police Station. They have been identi
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Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police during a search operation in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, reports Pioneer. The duo was arrested from a dense forest area falling under the limits of Jangla Police Station. They have been identified as Anil Kunjam (22) resident of Amapara, Jangla and Chamru Kosa (24) resident of Tungli, Jangla, Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) Prashant Agrawal said.
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April - 25 
Combing operations were intensified in Tamil Nadu forests to flush out Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after a four-member armed squad threatened a Police Constable in Kerala with dire consequences if officials of three southern states tried to prevent their activities in tribal
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Combing operations were intensified in Tamil Nadu forests to flush out Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after a four-member armed squad threatened a Police Constable in Kerala with dire consequences if officials of three southern states tried to prevent their activities in tribal areas, reports post.jagran.com on April 26. The Police said that the group, including a woman, barged into the house of Traffic Constable Pramod at Mananthavadi in Kerala on April 25 and threatened to kill him if he informed officials about movement of Maoists and their activities among tribals. Following the incident, the Special Task Force (STF), aided by the local Police and forest department officials, intensified combing operations in the border areas of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, in search of hideouts of suspected Maoists. An alert has been sounded at six check posts in Tamil Nadu and the forces are on the move in forest areas of Cherampadi, Pandalur and Devala near Gudalur.
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May - 2 
A huge cache of arms, ammunition and electronic gadgets were recovered after a prolonged exchange of fire between security personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Bodra hills under Khadgaon Police Station limits of Rajnandgaon District on May 2, reports ibnlive.in.com. B
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A huge cache of arms, ammunition and electronic gadgets were recovered after a prolonged exchange of fire between security personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Bodra hills under Khadgaon Police Station limits of Rajnandgaon District on May 2, reports ibnlive.in.com. Based on intelligence inputs that around 20-25 Maoists of Dallirajhra ‘area committee’, Pallemadi and Mangaltarai ‘local operation squads’ (LOS) were camping in Bodra Hills, Police personnel were mobilised in the region. Sensing the presence of security personnel near restive hills, the Maoists opened indiscriminate firing on them following which Security Forces (SFs) retaliated. After the ensuing gunfight that lasted for around an hour, Maoists fled to the core forest taking advantage of the darkness. Later a search operation was launched in the region during which one 315 bore rifle, live cartridges of 315 bore rifle, two INSAS rifle magazine, a wireless set, a solar plate, radio and batteries, six big and six small bags, Maoist uniform, school dress, medicines, commodities of daily use, Maoist literature and other Maoist-related things were recovered from the spot.
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May - 5 
A Sub-Inspector of Police (SI), identified as Gaisilat M Kisko was critically injured in a gun battle that took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel in a forest area near Mohanpalli under the Jharbandh Police limits in Barg
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A Sub-Inspector of Police (SI), identified as Gaisilat M Kisko was critically injured in a gun battle that took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel in a forest area near Mohanpalli under the Jharbandh Police limits in Bargarh District in the night of May 5, reports The Pioneer. On a tipoff, the SOG personnel and the Police began a joint combing operation led by Kisko in the forest in the afternoon to arrest the Maoists. While the operation was underway, the Maoists opened fire at the security personnel in which he was seriously injured.
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May - 6 
An anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation was conducted in Saranda forests in West Singhbhum District on May 6, amid reports that a Maoist group had sneaked into the sal reserve, reports The Telegraph. A joint team of Police and paramilitary personnel scoured and sanitised a sec
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An anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation was conducted in Saranda forests in West Singhbhum District on May 6, amid reports that a Maoist group had sneaked into the sal reserve, reports The Telegraph. A joint team of Police and paramilitary personnel scoured and sanitised a section of the dense jungles that fall under Saranda forest division to ensure smooth passage for Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar, who was visiting Mahadevsal in Manoharpur block for a janta durbar. The operation was concentrated on Jeraikela, which is 45 kilometres from Mahadevsal, and Manoharpur with the security personnel conducting an area-domination exercise through long-range patrolling.
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May - 7 
A dumper engaged in a government enterprise was set ablaze by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Musaboni in East Singhbum District on May 7, reports IBN Live. Over a dozen Maoists arrived at the Bakra pool area and set ablaze the dumper belonging to the Uranium Corporation of India
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A dumper engaged in a government enterprise was set ablaze by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Musaboni in East Singhbum District on May 7, reports IBN Live. Over a dozen Maoists arrived at the Bakra pool area and set ablaze the dumper belonging to the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL), Police said. The security personnel have launched a massive combing operation in the Maoist-affected Ghatsila sub-division to track down the Maoists. Confirming the report superintendent of Police (Rural) Shailendra Kumar Srivastava said that the Maoists, 15 in numbers had covered their face with clothes and each of them were carrying guns, adds The Pioneer. According to Srivastava, the squad that set ablaze the dumper was suspected to be S. Tuddu's squad which is active in Musaboni area. The Maoists had been maintaining a low profile in Ghatsila since the last few years, confining their activities to circulating inflammatory posters and pamphlets, ads The Telegraph. The incident on May 7 was the first attack in four years.
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May - 8 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel seized a cache of explosives during a combing operation at Kusumput forest under Narayanpatna Police Station limits in Koraput District on May 8, reports The New Indian Express. The seizure included 26 gelatine sticks, seven detonators, a 12-kg landmine and 50 k
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel seized a cache of explosives during a combing operation at Kusumput forest under Narayanpatna Police Station limits in Koraput District on May 8, reports The New Indian Express. The seizure included 26 gelatine sticks, seven detonators, a 12-kg landmine and 50 kg of ammonia nitrate.
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May - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 'divisional committee member', identified as Darbari (26) was killed in an exchange of fire with a joint squad of District Reserve Police Force and Special Task Force (STF) who had gone on a search operation in the forests of Korobeda in Narayanpur Dist
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 'divisional committee member', identified as Darbari (26) was killed in an exchange of fire with a joint squad of District Reserve Police Force and Special Task Force (STF) who had gone on a search operation in the forests of Korobeda in Narayanpur District on May 11, reports The Pioneer. After the gun battle, Darbari's body was found. He was a resident of Murnar of Kanker District. According to Narayanpur Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) CD Tirkey, two more Maoists were killed and around three were stated to have been injured in the action but body of only one Maoist was found. Remaining two bodies were carried away by the insurgents. Two 12 bore guns, a grenade, Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and items of daily use along with medicines were also recovered from the spot.
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May - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 13 recovered arms and ammunitions from Kuntia forest area under Sonua Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District, reports Zee News. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Armed Police personnel launched a search operation in the forest and recovered 17 de
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 13 recovered arms and ammunitions from Kuntia forest area under Sonua Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District, reports Zee News. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Armed Police personnel launched a search operation in the forest and recovered 17 detonators, three .303 bore service rifles and 170 cartridges, said CRPF Commandant Asgar Habib. The search operation was cSonducted following a lead provided by Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ Sanjay Bodra, who was arrested from Karaikela Police Station area on May 11.
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May - 15 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and arrested another cadre following a gun battle in the dense hilly track of Ghotiyakanhar under Aundhi Police Station in Rajnandgaon District on May 15, reports The Pioneer. On receiving intelligence inputs about
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and arrested another cadre following a gun battle in the dense hilly track of Ghotiyakanhar under Aundhi Police Station in Rajnandgaon District on May 15, reports The Pioneer. On receiving intelligence inputs about presence of Maoists in the hills of Baddongri near Ghotiyakanhar village a combined team of District Police, Special Task Force (STF) and Indo Tibetan Boarder Police (ITBP) personnel had started on an anti-Maoist operation from Aundhi Police Station on May 14. During the searching of area, Police had a face-off with the Maoists who opened indiscriminate fire on the Police party. Later on, during the searching of area, body of a Maoist was found who was identified as Pankaj ‘commander’ of Pendri Dalam (squad) of Maharashtra. An injured Maoist identified as one Pratap was also arrested from the spot, Police said. A semi-automatic SLR rifle, 12 bore gun, single shot rifle, SLR magazine, bullets and other items of daily use were also recovered from the encounter spot. Blood spots at the gun-battle suggest that about 2-3 Maoists would have been injured in the incident, Police added.
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May - 17 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested during a search operation in Munder village under Bangapal Police Station in Bijapur District on May 17, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoist identified as Telami Podiya (30), resident of Munder under Bangapal Police Station was
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested during a search operation in Munder village under Bangapal Police Station in Bijapur District on May 17, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoist identified as Telami Podiya (30), resident of Munder under Bangapal Police Station was carrying a cash reward of INR 5,000 on his arrest, Superintendent of Police (SP) Bijapur, Prashant Agrawal said. Podiya had reportedly joined the Maoist cadre a few years back and was suspected to be involved in various serious crimes like murder, attempt to murder, dacoity, arson and others, Police said.
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May - 19 
Earlier, a Maoist, identified as Mainuram, carrying a reward of INR 3000 on his head, was arrested during a combing operation from Kokodi village under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on May 19, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip off about presence of Maoists at a local fair, a sq
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Earlier, a Maoist, identified as Mainuram, carrying a reward of INR 3000 on his head, was arrested during a combing operation from Kokodi village under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on May 19, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip off about presence of Maoists at a local fair, a squad of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Force was mobilised in Bayanar region. When the security personnel reached near Kokodi, they spotted a man fleeing into the forests. Then the SFs chased and arrested him.
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May - 21 
Meanwhile, three Maoists were arrested and weapons recovered from their possession during a combing operation in Bijapur District on May 21, reports Financial Express. The cadres were arrested from Surakheda village forests under Bhairamgadh Police Station limits when they were trying to escape, a s
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Meanwhile, three Maoists were arrested and weapons recovered from their possession during a combing operation in Bijapur District on May 21, reports Financial Express. The cadres were arrested from Surakheda village forests under Bhairamgadh Police Station limits when they were trying to escape, a senior Police official said. Those arrested were identified as Heera Tati (24), deputy commander of Bhairamgadh LGS (Local Guerrilla Squad) of the Maoist, Jogu Telam (20) and Mangu Potami (21). Two muzzle loading guns and a sharp edged weapon were also recovered from their possession.
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May - 22 
Jharkhand Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two ‘area commanders’, during a combing operation in Gumla District on May 22, reports Business Standard. Prabhat Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ranchi said, "We recovered almost nine arms af
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Jharkhand Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two ‘area commanders’, during a combing operation in Gumla District on May 22, reports Business Standard. Prabhat Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ranchi said, "We recovered almost nine arms after we searched the area after seizing. The recovered item consists of carbine, carbine regular, country made rifles and 22 rounds of bullets. Some mobiles phones have also been recovered. The four arrested Maoists have been identified as Bibeshwar Uraun, Sikander Uraun, Sunny Uraun and Gandur Uraun."
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May - 22 
Meanwhile, a Maoist ‘area commander’, identified as Sunder Marandi was arrested at Kairi jharna near Parasnath area under the Pirtard Police Station of Giridih District on May 22 during a joint combing operation by SFs, reports Daily Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Karanti Kumar said that the
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Meanwhile, a Maoist ‘area commander’, identified as Sunder Marandi was arrested at Kairi jharna near Parasnath area under the Pirtard Police Station of Giridih District on May 22 during a joint combing operation by SFs, reports Daily Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Karanti Kumar said that the Maoist was involved in killing several Police personnel.
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May - 24 
A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested and explosives were seized from him in Koraput District on May 24, reports The Times of India. The Maoist, identified as Satya Mandingi alias Malla (25), was arrested during a joint combing operation by the Border Security Force (B
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested and explosives were seized from him in Koraput District on May 24, reports The Times of India. The Maoist, identified as Satya Mandingi alias Malla (25), was arrested during a joint combing operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Police in Narayanpatna area, Police said. Malla was a member of Laxmipur area committee under the Srikakulam-Koraput divisional committee of Maoists. One claymore mine, some detonators, electric wire and battery were recovered from Malla whose involvement is suspected in several killings including that of a BSF constable in the area, Police added.
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May - 25 
Meanwhile, two CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested after a search operation in Shankargarh area in Balrampur District on May 25, reports The Pioneer. The accused were part of the 11-member Maoist group which was arrested from the jungles of Lahsunpat (Balarampur District) in March, 2014 informed a senio
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Meanwhile, two CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested after a search operation in Shankargarh area in Balrampur District on May 25, reports The Pioneer. The accused were part of the 11-member Maoist group which was arrested from the jungles of Lahsunpat (Balarampur District) in March, 2014 informed a senior Police official, adding, the two had managed to evade arrest then.
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June - 1 
Meanwhile, a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Ramdas Vadde (25) was arrested during a search operation in the forests of Marram village under Koilibeda Police Station in Kanker District on June 1, reports The Pioneer. According to the Police, Vadde is a resident of Gontu
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Meanwhile, a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Ramdas Vadde (25) was arrested during a search operation in the forests of Marram village under Koilibeda Police Station in Kanker District on June 1, reports The Pioneer. According to the Police, Vadde is a resident of Gontul village in Kanker District. Police claimed that Vadde was attached with ‘Chetna Natak Mandali (CNM)’ one of the offshoots of CPI-Maoist, and also was expert in handling explosives.
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June - 14 
A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sate Singh Mandavi was arrested during a search operation near Badeghousa village under Tadoki Police Station in Kanker District on June 14, reports The Pioneer. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) RN Dash, a joint
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A suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sate Singh Mandavi was arrested during a search operation near Badeghousa village under Tadoki Police Station in Kanker District on June 14, reports The Pioneer. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) RN Dash, a joint team consisting of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Police conducted the search operation. Mandavi was involved in serious criminal offences like brawl, attempt to murder and handling deadly arms. Two cases were registered against him, Police claimed.
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June - 17 
Earlier on June 17, two CPI-Maoist cadres, Sukmati (19) and her associate Jogo Madkami (20) were rounded up from Bhairamgadh Police Station limits of Bijapur District. A joint patrol of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and a team of local Police were conducting search operation near Ghuswad and Karrem
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Earlier on June 17, two CPI-Maoist cadres, Sukmati (19) and her associate Jogo Madkami (20) were rounded up from Bhairamgadh Police Station limits of Bijapur District. A joint patrol of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and a team of local Police were conducting search operation near Ghuswad and Karremarka forests. The duo was spotted in forest after which they tried to flee, however they were chased and arrested. During interrogation they have admitted their involvement in several offences in the region, Police said.
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June - 22 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, one of them carrying a reward on his head, were arrested from separate places in the Bastar region on June 22, reports Zee News. Two Maoist cadres, Dhan Singh and Toor Singh, who were wanted in several incidents of crimes, were arrested from
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, one of them carrying a reward on his head, were arrested from separate places in the Bastar region on June 22, reports Zee News. Two Maoist cadres, Dhan Singh and Toor Singh, who were wanted in several incidents of crimes, were arrested from the forests of Rowghat Police Station limits from Kanker District, Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP) RN Dash said. A joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Police were on a combing operation in the Rowghat region, when it arrested them from Barchi village, the SP said. In a separate incident, a senior Maoist cadre, carrying a reward of INR 10,000 on his head, was arrested from Narayanpur District. The arrested Maoist has been identified as Balram Yadav, member of the Maoist Janatana Sarkar, Narayanpur SP Amit Kamble said. A 12 bore country-made gun and five rounds of live cartridges were also recovered from his possession, he said.
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June - 23 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, carrying cash rewards on their heads, were arrested from two different places in Narayanpur District on June 23, reports Zee News. Kuldhar Salaam (30) and Suresh Korram (28) were arrested by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, carrying cash rewards on their heads, were arrested from two different places in Narayanpur District on June 23, reports Zee News. Kuldhar Salaam (30) and Suresh Korram (28) were arrested by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Force (DF) during a search operation in the forests under Dhaudai Police Station limits, Narayanpur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) OP Sharma said. The duo were wanted in several cases, Suresh was carrying a reward of INR 5,000 on his head, while INR 500 reward had been announced for the arrest of Kuldhar.
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June - 28 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was injured in an encounter between Odisha Police and the CPI-Maoist cadres that took place inside Kendrapaju-Kachapaju forests under Purunakataka Police Station limits bordering Kandhamal and Boudh Districts on June 28, reports outlookindia.com.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was injured in an encounter between Odisha Police and the CPI-Maoist cadres that took place inside Kendrapaju-Kachapaju forests under Purunakataka Police Station limits bordering Kandhamal and Boudh Districts on June 28, reports outlookindia.com. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Prafulla Patra said the incident occurred when the Maoists were holding a meeting. The joint combing operation was conducted by Armed Reserve Police and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Odisha Police. The security personnel seized a country-made gun, a Self Loading Rifle (SLR), 13 detonators, eight live cartridges, a bundle of wire, food and other items. The SP added the Maoists who were camping there had come from Chhakapada area in adjoining Kandhamal District.
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June - 30 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was reportedly killed in a Police encounter in Giridih District on June 30, reports ANI. Acting on a tip off, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) along with the District Police launched a combing operation to arrest the Maoists in the District
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was reportedly killed in a Police encounter in Giridih District on June 30, reports ANI. Acting on a tip off, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) along with the District Police launched a combing operation to arrest the Maoists in the District. The Police recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), a rifle and some bullets from the encounter spot.
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July - 1 
Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, five of them carrying reward on their heads, were arrested by the Police from separate places in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports The Times of India. Six Maoist cadres, including a woman, were arrested from the forests of
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Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, five of them carrying reward on their heads, were arrested by the Police from separate places in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports The Times of India. Six Maoist cadres, including a woman, were arrested from the forests of Bangoli village under Bangapal Police Station limits in Bijapur District, during a search operation, Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) KL Dhruv said. Those arrested were identified as Shankar Warsa (50), Somaru Warsa (35), Gopi (32), Budhram Tamo (36), Kadiyam Nehru (38) and a woman called Sundari Warsa, all of them active in the South Bastar region, and were wanted in several incidents of crimes, including murder, loot, arson, kidnapping and attacks on Police patrols since 2003, the SP said. Shankar, Somaru, Gopi and Sundari carried a reward of INR 5,000 each on their heads, he added.
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July - 1 
Search operation, a Maoist, identified as Daya Ram Dhruve (21), was arrested by a joint party of the Border Security Force (BSF) and District Police from Bilaikachhar village under Siksod Police Station limits in Kanker District, Kanker SP RN Dash said. During interrogation, he admitted of being inv
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Search operation, a Maoist, identified as Daya Ram Dhruve (21), was arrested by a joint party of the Border Security Force (BSF) and District Police from Bilaikachhar village under Siksod Police Station limits in Kanker District, Kanker SP RN Dash said. During interrogation, he admitted of being involved in several offences, including attacks on Police party, loot, arson and other criminal activities the area, the SP said.
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July - 2 
A female cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested during a search operation in a forested patch under Madded Police Station limits of Bijapur District on July 2, reports The Pioneer. She was identified as Radha Paret alias Angampalli alias Sharda wife of Angampalli Ganp
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A female cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested during a search operation in a forested patch under Madded Police Station limits of Bijapur District on July 2, reports The Pioneer. She was identified as Radha Paret alias Angampalli alias Sharda wife of Angampalli Ganpat (26) resident of Minkapalli. According to the Police, a joint team of District Police and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) had started on a combing operation from Madded Police Station on July 1. While conducting search operation in Minkapalli area, they arrested a woman under suspicious circumstances. Police claimed that two warrants were issued for her arrest and she was involved in serious crimes such as murder, attempt to murder. Police was searching her since 2002.
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July - 4 
Police arrested another suspected Maoist, identified as Dhansingh Jade (48), from Latmarka village under Durgkondal Police Station in Kanker District on July 4, reports The Pioneer. According to the Police, a joint team of District Police and Border Security Force (BSF) had started on a combing oper
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Police arrested another suspected Maoist, identified as Dhansingh Jade (48), from Latmarka village under Durgkondal Police Station in Kanker District on July 4, reports The Pioneer. According to the Police, a joint team of District Police and Border Security Force (BSF) had started on a combing operation from Durgkondal Police Station. Based on the intelligence inputs, the team had reached Latmarka village where they arrested him.
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July - 6 
A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Santlal Mandavi (35) alias Shantilal, was arrested during a joint search operation from Keshokodi village forests under Koyalibeda Police Station limits of Kanker District on July 6, reports Zee News. A joint squad of Border
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A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Santlal Mandavi (35) alias Shantilal, was arrested during a joint search operation from Keshokodi village forests under Koyalibeda Police Station limits of Kanker District on July 6, reports Zee News. A joint squad of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Police were on a combing exercise in Koyalibeda region when they spotted a suspect hiding in the deep forests and intercepted him. The Maoist broke down during interrogation and admitted of being involved in the movement as a head of Keshokodi Janatana Sarkar (people’s government) of CPI-Maoist.
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July - 7 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sanau Nureti (35), Baijnath Salam (55), Ghasiya Ram Qureti (58), Lallu Ram Nureti (24) and Somaru Nureti (52), were arrested during a search operation carried out by Security Forces (SFs) in Nibra village under Rowghat Police St
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sanau Nureti (35), Baijnath Salam (55), Ghasiya Ram Qureti (58), Lallu Ram Nureti (24) and Somaru Nureti (52), were arrested during a search operation carried out by Security Forces (SFs) in Nibra village under Rowghat Police Station in Kanker District on July 7, reports The Pioneer. All of them are residents of Nibra village.
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July - 11 
Two Maoists, identified as Ramji Usendi (35) and Rambharose Usendi, residents of Panidobir village of Kanker District, were arrested during a search operation under Koyelibeda Police Station limits in Kanker District on July 11, reports The Pioneer. Cash amounting to INR 65,000, Muzzle loading guns,
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Two Maoists, identified as Ramji Usendi (35) and Rambharose Usendi, residents of Panidobir village of Kanker District, were arrested during a search operation under Koyelibeda Police Station limits in Kanker District on July 11, reports The Pioneer. Cash amounting to INR 65,000, Muzzle loading guns, detonators, electric wire, Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] pamphlets, banners, tiffin bomb and other items of daily use were recovered from their possession, SP RN Dash said.
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July - 16 
Police and Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres exchanged fire around Kedali forests in Khunti District on July 16, reports Business Standard. Later, during search operation blood stains were seen, pointing to gunshot
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Police and Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres exchanged fire around Kedali forests in Khunti District on July 16, reports Business Standard. Later, during search operation blood stains were seen, pointing to gunshot injuries to a couple of extremists, while a rifle, 11 bullets and some other things were recovered from the encounter spot, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Anudeep Singh said.
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July - 17 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel seized four electronic detonators and four bundles of wire planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to target the Security Forces (SFs) on the route that connects Bhedaguda with Kumbahriput in Rayagada District, during a combing operation in the B
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel seized four electronic detonators and four bundles of wire planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to target the Security Forces (SFs) on the route that connects Bhedaguda with Kumbahriput in Rayagada District, during a combing operation in the Bhedaguda forest under Bandhugaon Block (administrative division) in Koraput District on July 17, reports The Pioneer.
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July - 17 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Ganguram Nareti (40), Sadaram Darro (38), and Golram Nareti, were arrested during a joint search operation of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Police under Durgukondal Police Station limits of Kanker District on July 17
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Ganguram Nareti (40), Sadaram Darro (38), and Golram Nareti, were arrested during a joint search operation of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Police under Durgukondal Police Station limits of Kanker District on July 17, reports Zee News. Earlier, a woman Maoist cadre, identified as Sukhbati alias Satai Salaam (27), surrendered before Bastar Range Inspector General (IG) of Police SRP Kalluri on July 16 in Kanker District, reports Zee News. She said she was forcefully inducted into CPI-Maoist in 2005. Subsequently after working in the movement for about three years, she was deputed in the security of a high ranking cadre of Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, Sujata, who is said to be the wife of CPI-Maoist ‘general secretary’ Muppala Lakshman Rao alias Ganapathi, in Abhujmad region. She was also married to ‘divisional committee member’ Suraj in 2009 and was working as Panidobir Local Operation Squad (LOS) member.
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July - 18 
An encounter between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the Security Force (SF) personnel took place during a combing operation in the Prabhasuni Reserve Forest in Deogarh District on July 18, reports The Pioneer. However, no casualties were reported.
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An encounter between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the Security Force (SF) personnel took place during a combing operation in the Prabhasuni Reserve Forest in Deogarh District on July 18, reports The Pioneer. However, no casualties were reported.
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July - 24 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Raiman Korram alias Murli, Samdu Korram, Ramji, Jarha, Chaitram, Budruram and Mangal, have been arrested along with arms and explosives during a search operation carried out by Police in separate locations under Bayanar Police
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Raiman Korram alias Murli, Samdu Korram, Ramji, Jarha, Chaitram, Budruram and Mangal, have been arrested along with arms and explosives during a search operation carried out by Police in separate locations under Bayanar Police Station limits of Kondagaon District of Bastar region, reports The Pioneer on July 25.Raiman Korram, the ‘president’ of ‘Maraskol Jantana Sarkar’ (People’s Government) was arrested from Permapal area. He also carried a cash reward of INR I0, 000 on his head Samdu Korram a member of the Local Areas Squad (LOS) was arrested with a muzzle loading gun and Ramji was arrested from the forests of Rengagondi.Further, the remaining four, Jarha, Chaitram, Budruram and Mangal, were arrested from Rajbeda forest. They were members of the local ‘Jan Militia.’
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July - 25 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, were arrested during search operation carried out by a Police team in separate pockets in Kanker District on July 26, reports The pioneer. Two Maoists, identified as Maniram Kureti (35) and Mansa Nareti (35), involved in various crimes like c
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, were arrested during search operation carried out by a Police team in separate pockets in Kanker District on July 26, reports The pioneer. Two Maoists, identified as Maniram Kureti (35) and Mansa Nareti (35), involved in various crimes like carrying out bomb blasts and other types of violence, were arrested from Bande Police Station limits in the District. Another Maoist, identified as Radheshyam Darro (48) was arrested from Kalwar village following some suspected movement, under Chowki region of the District. Further, during a search operation in Siksod area of Antagarh region, a team of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Panchuram Dugga, involved in serious criminal incidents such as murder, attempt to murder, brawl, arson attack on Police party besides other crimes, from Koypara of the District.
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July - 28 
Police arrested seven Maoists, identified as Dhaniram alias Umesh Salam (25), Bajju alias Dhallar (40), Shankar Salam (20), Shitu Sori alias Kamlesh Lohar (22), Shankar Netam (26), Lacchan Salam (25) and Rupji alias Mehattar Salam (28), during a search operation carried out in Mahrabeda area under D
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Police arrested seven Maoists, identified as Dhaniram alias Umesh Salam (25), Bajju alias Dhallar (40), Shankar Salam (20), Shitu Sori alias Kamlesh Lohar (22), Shankar Netam (26), Lacchan Salam (25) and Rupji alias Mehattar Salam (28), during a search operation carried out in Mahrabeda area under Dhaudai Police Station limits in Narayanpur District on July 28, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoists, all residents of Dudmi village of the District, were involved in several serious crimes. Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] leaflets, banner and posters were recovered from their possession.
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July - 28 
Two Maoists, identified as Chamar Singh Boga (30) and Shivlal Dugga (27), were arrested in separate search operations carried out by Police in Kanker District on July 28, reports The Pioneer. Chamar Singh was instrumental in writing and distributing pamphlets of Maoists and also a key village resou
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Two Maoists, identified as Chamar Singh Boga (30) and Shivlal Dugga (27), were arrested in separate search operations carried out by Police in Kanker District on July 28, reports The Pioneer. Chamar Singh was instrumental in writing and distributing pamphlets of Maoists and also a key village resource person of the CPI-Maoist while Shivlal Dugga was involved in serious criminal incidents, and was wanted in five permanent warrants issued against him by local court.
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July - 31 July - 30
A joint team of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Police during a combing operation arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from separate places under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on July 31, reports Zee News. While Kachru Muria (25) was a
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A joint team of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Police during a combing operation arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from separate places under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on July 31, reports Zee News. While Kachru Muria (25) was arrested from Rengagodni forests, the two other Maoists identified as Billu Muria (35) and Dasrath Netam (35) were arrested from Kejang village. Billu was carrying a reward of INR 5000 on his head. Meanwhile, security agencies involved in anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations in Chhattisgarh are contemplating of using surrendered LWEs to motivate other LWEs follow suite by airing their appeals for surrender on All India Radio (AIR), reports The Times of India on July 31. RK Vij, Additional Director General (ADG) Naxal Operations, confirmed that such plans were in the offing.
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August - 5 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Jonga Mandavi (30), Rajaram Sori (19) and Pandu Mandavi (21), were arrested during a search operation, while they were trying to lay landmines in a bid to attack Police in Rawali area in Dantewada District on August 5, reports
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Jonga Mandavi (30), Rajaram Sori (19) and Pandu Mandavi (21), were arrested during a search operation, while they were trying to lay landmines in a bid to attack Police in Rawali area in Dantewada District on August 5, reports The Pioneer. Police recovered 5 kilogram of explosives used in land mines, 30 meter wire, detonators etc., from their possession.
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August - 9 
In another incident, during a search operation, a trooper of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion of the CRPF, was injured in an encounter with the Maoists in a forested patch near Reddy village in Mirtur area under Gangaloor Police Station in Bijapur District on August 9, re
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In another incident, during a search operation, a trooper of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion of the CRPF, was injured in an encounter with the Maoists in a forested patch near Reddy village in Mirtur area under Gangaloor Police Station in Bijapur District on August 9, reports The Pioneer. Tiffin bombs, detonator, gunpowder and materials used in making explosives were seized from the Maoists after a brief gun battle.
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August - 12 
A Border Security Force (BSF) team, acting on a tipoff from the intelligence wing of the 33 Battalion at Malkangiri Village (MV)-88, arrested a hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Singa Kotam, during a combing operation in the nearby forest area at Tagorkota village
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A Border Security Force (BSF) team, acting on a tipoff from the intelligence wing of the 33 Battalion at Malkangiri Village (MV)-88, arrested a hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Singa Kotam, during a combing operation in the nearby forest area at Tagorkota village under Motu Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on August 12, reports The Pioneer. A 303 rifle was recovered from his possession. Kotam, carrying a cash reward of INR 1,00,000 on his head, was an active member of the Kalimela Dalam (squad) and working as a bodyguard of top Maoist leader and secretary of Malkangiri Divisional Committee Udaya.
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August - 13 
A Maoist ‘memorial’ constructed in the forests of Amlipadar near Peepalkhunta village in Gariaband District was demolished by Security Forces on August 13, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of District Force and Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducting search operations in the forest of Amlipa
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A Maoist ‘memorial’ constructed in the forests of Amlipadar near Peepalkhunta village in Gariaband District was demolished by Security Forces on August 13, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of District Force and Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducting search operations in the forest of Amlipadar, got information about the Maoist ‘memorial’, reached at the spot and razed down the 18-feet high ‘memorial’ constructed by Maoists in the memory of their slain cadres.
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August - 17 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was destroyed in a search operation carried out jointly by the Border Security Force (BSF), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Force (DF) in Mashpur village in Kanker District on August 17, reports The Pioneer. Banners stating the death of
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was destroyed in a search operation carried out jointly by the Border Security Force (BSF), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Force (DF) in Mashpur village in Kanker District on August 17, reports The Pioneer. Banners stating the death of hardcore Maoist Phul Singh, active in Southern parts of Amabeda area, in an encounter in Keshkal area on May 1, 2013, posters, literature and other items were seized by the team before destroying the camp.
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August - 19 
The District Force (DF) arrested a Maoist, identified as Rajman alias Raju Korram, carrying a cash reward of INR 5,000 on his head, during search operation in Dholpara area under Dhaudai Police Station limits in Narayanpur District on August 19, reports The Pioneer. Raju Korram was a member of Maras
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The District Force (DF) arrested a Maoist, identified as Rajman alias Raju Korram, carrying a cash reward of INR 5,000 on his head, during search operation in Dholpara area under Dhaudai Police Station limits in Narayanpur District on August 19, reports The Pioneer. Raju Korram was a member of Maraskol Jan (people) militia of the CPI-Maoist.
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August - 20 
A Police Constable was killed in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near a river in Hekli forests under Mardapal Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on August 20, when the Security Force personnel were returning after a search operation in the evening,
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A Police Constable was killed in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near a river in Hekli forests under Mardapal Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on August 20, when the Security Force personnel were returning after a search operation in the evening, reports The Outlook.
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August - 26 
Jharkhand and West Bengal Police have jointly launched an inter-State combing operation in the Ghatshila subdivision in East Singhbhum District on August 26, following intelligence reports about presence of hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in the forest areas along the b
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Jharkhand and West Bengal Police have jointly launched an inter-State combing operation in the Ghatshila subdivision in East Singhbhum District on August 26, following intelligence reports about presence of hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in the forest areas along the border between the two states, reports The Times of India. The joint operation will include a manhunt in Midnapore and Purulia Districts of West Bengal and Chakulia, Ghorabandha, Shyamsunderpur and Dhalbhumgarh Police Station areas in Jharkhand. "The porous border between Chakulia (in Jharkhand) and Belpahari (in Midnapore) has often been used by Maoists, We are concentrating largely on this area that has a dense forest cover," Police said.
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August - 31 
An active member of Malangir Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kosa (30), was arrested during a search operation of a joint Police team in Dantewada District on August 31, reports The Pioneer. Kosa was included as the member of their frontal organisati
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An active member of Malangir Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kosa (30), was arrested during a search operation of a joint Police team in Dantewada District on August 31, reports The Pioneer. Kosa was included as the member of their frontal organisation Dandkarandya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan, Malangir in 2012 and president of Tikanpal unit. Kosa’s main responsibility was membership drive which included holding meetings with villagers to convince them about the organisation’s ideology and plans, distribution and pasting of posters, Naxal [left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and pamphlets in villages, road cutting, etc. Besides this, he also used to collect secret information about Police and forwarded it to the senior cadres and also committed crimes as per instructions of the senior cadres of the organization.
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August - 31 
Meanwhile, a joint team of the 26th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police found a Maoist-run gun and grenade factory during an integrated combing operation near the Beltharwa forests in Jhumra in Bokaro District on August 31, reports The Telegraph. A live grenade, a pi
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Meanwhile, a joint team of the 26th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police found a Maoist-run gun and grenade factory during an integrated combing operation near the Beltharwa forests in Jhumra in Bokaro District on August 31, reports The Telegraph. A live grenade, a pistol, two mortars, a dozen live cartridges, 100 bullet covers and drilling machines used for making guns among other things were recovered from the raid. No arrests could, however, be made because the Maoists perhaps received a tip-off on the search, Bokaro SP Jitendra Singh said.
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August - 31 
Two hardcore cadres of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed in an exchange of fire with Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel at Kauajor forest under Bano Police Station limits in Simdega Di
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Two hardcore cadres of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed in an exchange of fire with Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel at Kauajor forest under Bano Police Station limits in Simdega District on August 31, reports New Indian Express. Acting on a tip off about presence of 10 PLFI cadres, a team of Bano Police and CRPF raided the area. Seeing the Security Force (SF) personnel coming, the cadres opened fire, and in SF retaliation, hardcore armed cadre Panchu Badaik was killed on the spot, while another cadre Bharat Singh alias Tharthare, sustained bullet injuries and was shifted to Ranchi Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) where he succumbed to injuries, Simdega Superintendent of Police (SP) Aseem Bikrant Minz said. After the encounter three cadres, identified as Jibanmasi Topno, Sanjay Surin and Bhubaneswar Yadav were arrested by the SFs along with seven rifles, three small arms, 50 rounds of live bullets, uniforms, PLFI literatures and seven mobile phones.
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September - 1 
On a tip-off the Giddi Police arrested five Naxalites [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)], identified as Raj Kumar Gupta, Sandeep Sao, Nakul Sao, Prakash Kumar Sao and Ram Chandra Sao, from a house in Chumba village of Dadi block in Hazaribagh District on September 1, reports The Pioneer. The Police recov
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On a tip-off the Giddi Police arrested five Naxalites [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)], identified as Raj Kumar Gupta, Sandeep Sao, Nakul Sao, Prakash Kumar Sao and Ram Chandra Sao, from a house in Chumba village of Dadi block in Hazaribagh District on September 1, reports The Pioneer. The Police recovered two country-made carbines, 10 live cartridges, six mobiles and some posters from their possession. The arrested Naxalites have confessed that they were involved in kidnappings in Barkagaon and other seven cases in Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Chatra and Koderma Districts. They also confessed that they collected levy five times from different business firms. Superintendent of Police (SP) Hazaribagh Manoj Kaushik said they had formed a new organisation named Jharkhand Tiger Group (JTG).
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September - 3 
A joint team of Malkangiri and Koraput Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp near Majhiguda under the Boipariguda Police Station limits in Koraput District on September 3, after a brief exchange of fire with the Maoists, reports The Pioneer. After getting reliable tipoff,
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A joint team of Malkangiri and Koraput Police busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp near Majhiguda under the Boipariguda Police Station limits in Koraput District on September 3, after a brief exchange of fire with the Maoists, reports The Pioneer. After getting reliable tipoff, the joint team of the Police conducted search operations in the area and found a SLR and a .303 pistol from the camp, however, no Police personnel were injured in the fire exchange, South Western Range Inspector General (IG) of Police YK Jethwa said.
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September - 6 
Meanwhile, Security Force (SF) personnel seized a cache of explosives from Dumarkoh village in Rohtas District on September 6, reports The Telegraph. The explosives had been kept in boxes and were reportedly meant for carrying out attacks on security personnel during anti-Maoist drive. The seizure i
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Meanwhile, Security Force (SF) personnel seized a cache of explosives from Dumarkoh village in Rohtas District on September 6, reports The Telegraph. The explosives had been kept in boxes and were reportedly meant for carrying out attacks on security personnel during anti-Maoist drive. The seizure in the village was made on the first day of the four-day joint operation launched by Bihar and Uttar Pradesh Police to flush out Maoists from the two states.
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September - 10 
On the basis of intelligence inputs, the Bihar Police arrested 11 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Samasya riverine area under Morkahi Police Station limits in Khagaria District on September 10, and seized four firearms and ammunition from them, reports Business Standard.
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On the basis of intelligence inputs, the Bihar Police arrested 11 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Samasya riverine area under Morkahi Police Station limits in Khagaria District on September 10, and seized four firearms and ammunition from them, reports Business Standard.
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September - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bali alias Boti (34), carrying a reward of INR 10,000 on his head was arrested by a joint squad of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Force from a forest area under Jangla Police Station limits in Bijapur District on S
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bali alias Boti (34), carrying a reward of INR 10,000 on his head was arrested by a joint squad of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Force from a forest area under Jangla Police Station limits in Bijapur District on September 11, reports The Times of India.
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September - 13 
Meanwhile, a Maoist, identified as Ramulu Punem, was arrested by a joint team of the CRPF and the District Force (DF) personnel along with arms and explosives during a search operation near Ponjer village in Bijapur District on September 13, reports The Pioneer. A tiffin bomb weighing two kilogram,
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Meanwhile, a Maoist, identified as Ramulu Punem, was arrested by a joint team of the CRPF and the District Force (DF) personnel along with arms and explosives during a search operation near Ponjer village in Bijapur District on September 13, reports The Pioneer. A tiffin bomb weighing two kilogram, 20 meters of wire and 9.5 meters codex wire and a sharp weapon were also recovered from his possession, Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP), K L Dhruv said.
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September - 15 
One Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) trooper, Chetan Salve was killed while four others were injured in a Claymore mine blast allegedly triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Yerkad in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on September 15, reports The Times o
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One Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) trooper, Chetan Salve was killed while four others were injured in a Claymore mine blast allegedly triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Yerkad in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on September 15, reports The Times of India. A combined squad of 18-member Security Force (SF), comprising District Police and IRB, deployed at Yerkad Armed Outpost was heading towards weekly market at Yerkad village when the mine planted on the side of the road exploded, killing one trooper instantly and injuring four others.
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September - 16 
Meanwhile, a joint team of Security Force (SF) personnel arrested a woman Maoist, identified as Yalam Sarita alias Rita (27), an active member of Madded Local Guerilla Squad (LGS) and carrying a reward of INR 110,000 on her head, during a search operation in Marimalla forests coming under Madded Pol
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Meanwhile, a joint team of Security Force (SF) personnel arrested a woman Maoist, identified as Yalam Sarita alias Rita (27), an active member of Madded Local Guerilla Squad (LGS) and carrying a reward of INR 110,000 on her head, during a search operation in Marimalla forests coming under Madded Police Station limits in Bijapur District on September 16, reports The Pioneer.
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September - 18 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) launched a massive search operation on September 18 in Ghatshila sub-division of East Singhbhum District, bordering West Midnapore District of West Bengal, where a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel was killed and a Central Reserve Police Force
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) launched a massive search operation on September 18 in Ghatshila sub-division of East Singhbhum District, bordering West Midnapore District of West Bengal, where a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel was killed and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer injured during an encounter with the CPI-Maoist on September 17, reports The Telegraph. Over a dozen companies of CRPF and CoBRA personnel have been pressed into action in Ghatshila where around 50 Maoists from Bengal are suspected to be holed up.
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September - 21 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) comprising personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and District Force (DF) busted a CPI-Maoist camp and seized laptops, printer and other electronic gadgets in Rajnandgaon District on September 21, after an encounter with the Maoists in the dense forests o
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) comprising personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and District Force (DF) busted a CPI-Maoist camp and seized laptops, printer and other electronic gadgets in Rajnandgaon District on September 21, after an encounter with the Maoists in the dense forests of Katema in the Kanghurra region of the District, reports The Pioneer. After reaching the jungles of Katema, the SFs and Maoists had an encounter following which the rebels fled away leaving behind computers, laptop (i-5 generation), mouse, backpacks, torches, cords, medicines and other items, Rajnandgaon, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjeev Shukla said. Blood stains were spotted at the encounter site which suggests few insurgents would have sustained serious injuries, the SP said.
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September - 27 
A joint Police party consisting of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force (DF) personnel conducting a search/area domination exercise in Siksod Police Station limits arrested a hardcore Maoist, identified as Jitendra Samrath (30), near Aedka Mod area in Kanker District.
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A joint Police party consisting of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force (DF) personnel conducting a search/area domination exercise in Siksod Police Station limits arrested a hardcore Maoist, identified as Jitendra Samrath (30), near Aedka Mod area in Kanker District.
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September - 27 
A Police patrolling party had started on a search operation from Edka Police outpost under Narayanpur Police Station limits and arrested a Soma (30), resident of Mohandi village under Narayanpur Police Station limits, Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) Narayanpur OP Sharma said.
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A Police patrolling party had started on a search operation from Edka Police outpost under Narayanpur Police Station limits and arrested a Soma (30), resident of Mohandi village under Narayanpur Police Station limits, Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) Narayanpur OP Sharma said.
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September - 30 
A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mahesh alias Singa Kattami (25) of Tagoorkota village under Motu Police Station, was arrested by a joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Odisha Police during a search operation in the Sudhakonda area in Malkangir
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mahesh alias Singa Kattami (25) of Tagoorkota village under Motu Police Station, was arrested by a joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Odisha Police during a search operation in the Sudhakonda area in Malkangiri District on September 30, reports The Pioneer. Kattami, carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head, was a cadre of the Podia Local Operating Squad (LOS) and was engaged in the protection of CPI-Maoist’s Malkangiri division ‘secretary’ Uday.
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October - 1 
The Police shot dead a Maoist ‘deputy commander’ after an exchange of fire in a forested patch in Bijapur District on October 1, reports The Pioneer. A Police team comprising District Force (DF) personnel had started on a search operation from the District headquarters on September 30. During the op
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The Police shot dead a Maoist ‘deputy commander’ after an exchange of fire in a forested patch in Bijapur District on October 1, reports The Pioneer. A Police team comprising District Force (DF) personnel had started on a search operation from the District headquarters on September 30. During the operation at different places, the Police teams were attacked by Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] who had also placed IED (Improvised Explosive Device) and pressure bombs in different places and a Head Constable of District Police, Dasrath Nag, was injured in one of the blasts during the operation, Superintendent of Police (SP), Bijapur, KL Dhruv said. While searching the area after the encounter in forests of Munga village, body of a Naxal was found who was identified as Korsa Ayatu (26) resident of Munga Devgudipara village. Ayatu was the ‘deputy commander’ of Chetna Natya Mandali (CNM) one of the offshoots of CPI-Maoist. He had joined Naxal cadre in 2005 as a 'sangham' member and in 2007 he became an active member of Gangaloor Local Operating Squad (LOS). After working as LOS for three years in 2011 he was made ‘deputy commander’ of CNM. A muzzle gun, backpack and items of daily use were found near the body, the SP said.
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October - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Naresh Usendi (18), was arrested from Edanar village forests under Tadoki Police Station limits in Kanker District on October 3, reports Zee News. A joint squad of the local Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) carrying out se
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Naresh Usendi (18), was arrested from Edanar village forests under Tadoki Police Station limits in Kanker District on October 3, reports Zee News. A joint squad of the local Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) carrying out search operation in the Tadoki forests, spotted Usendi near Edanar and arrested him up after a chase, Police said.
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October - 18 
Carrying out a combing operation against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ahead of the Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS) elections in Nawada District the Security Forces (SFs) defused five landmines planted by the Maoists in Hudhudwa forests of Nawada District on Octob
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Carrying out a combing operation against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ahead of the Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS) elections in Nawada District the Security Forces (SFs) defused five landmines planted by the Maoists in Hudhudwa forests of Nawada District on October 18, reports The Times of India. The SFs also seized 40 meter cottage wire, 30 meter fuse wire, five detonators, and five pressure switch, besides large quantity of Maoist literature, from the spot.
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October - 21 
Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) woman cadre in Sukma District and arrested two top Maoists in Dantewada District, in separate incidents on October 21, reports The Pioneer. Inspector General of Police (IGP) (Bastar) SRP Kalluri informed that a joint team comprising Centr
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Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) woman cadre in Sukma District and arrested two top Maoists in Dantewada District, in separate incidents on October 21, reports The Pioneer. Inspector General of Police (IGP) (Bastar) SRP Kalluri informed that a joint team comprising Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Force (DF) personnel started from the Gorkha camp for conducting search operation in a forested patch under Kistaram Police Station in Sukma District. Suddenly, they had a face-off with Maoists hiding in the forests and both sides engaged in gun battle. After exchange of fire for about an hour, the insurgents fled inside the forest. Later on, during the searching of area, body of a woman Maoist was found, he said. In another incident, two Maoists, identified as Jilaram and Mahru, were arrested from Harla village under Geedam Police Station in Dantewada District when they had reached the village to meet some of their relatives, Superintendent of Police, Dantewada, KL Kashyap said.
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October - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 21 during a search operation recovered two powerful cane bombs, weighting 20 kg each, and a 100 metre fuse wire from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout at Patthadiha locality in Bhimbandh forest of Munger District, reports The New Indian Express.
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 21 during a search operation recovered two powerful cane bombs, weighting 20 kg each, and a 100 metre fuse wire from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout at Patthadiha locality in Bhimbandh forest of Munger District, reports The New Indian Express. The search operation against the Maoists is on.
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October - 28 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Aaytu (30) and Singhrai (40), were arrested during a search operation carried out in the forests of Pittegudum under Badgaon Police Station limits in Kanker District on October 28, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of Border Sec
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Aaytu (30) and Singhrai (40), were arrested during a search operation carried out in the forests of Pittegudum under Badgaon Police Station limits in Kanker District on October 28, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force (DF) while conducting the search operation spotted two persons who were trying to hide after seeing Police Force. They were chased and held, Kanker, Superintendent of Police (SP) R.N. Dash informed. The local court had issued arrest warrants against them for their involvement in criminal incidents, the SP said.
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October - 30 
Two Maoists, identified as Koyana Baghel (36) and Sukhram Baghel (37), expert at making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), were arrested from their native Bukrawada village under Kukanar Police Station limits in Sukma District on October 30, reports The Pioneer. Acting on inputs that the duo was
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Two Maoists, identified as Koyana Baghel (36) and Sukhram Baghel (37), expert at making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), were arrested from their native Bukrawada village under Kukanar Police Station limits in Sukma District on October 30, reports The Pioneer. Acting on inputs that the duo was planning to hold a meeting with villagers at their native place, a joint squad of CRPF and local Police launched a combing and arrested them. The Maoists were working as ‘jan militia’ members in Katekalyan ‘area committee’ of the CPI-Maoist and were tasked with preparing and planting the IEDs to target the SFs, Kalluri said.
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October - 30 
Two suspected Maoists, identified as Aayturam Salam (30) and Shinga Ram (40), both residents of Pattegudam village were arrested during a search operation carried out by a joint team of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force (DF) in Kanker District on October 30, reports The Pioneer. The arr
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Two suspected Maoists, identified as Aayturam Salam (30) and Shinga Ram (40), both residents of Pattegudam village were arrested during a search operation carried out by a joint team of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force (DF) in Kanker District on October 30, reports The Pioneer. The arrested Maoists were wanted in various criminal incidents and cases were registered against the duo with Badgaon Police Station, Superintendent of Police, Kanker, RN Dash said.
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November - 1 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Singa Katami alias Mahesh, allegedly involved in several violent incidents was arrested during combing operations by Security Forces (SFs) in Sudhakonda forest in Malkangiri Village (MV)-79 in Malkangiri District on November 1, repo
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Singa Katami alias Mahesh, allegedly involved in several violent incidents was arrested during combing operations by Security Forces (SFs) in Sudhakonda forest in Malkangiri Village (MV)-79 in Malkangiri District on November 1, reports odishatoday.com. Mahesh had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2009 and had been working under Kalimela Dalam (squad). He was involved in a number of Maoist acts including a major encounter with SFs at Tentulipadar in 2011 and Janiguda Border Security Force (BSF) ambush in 2012, Superintendent of Police (SP) Mitrabhanu Mohapatra said, adding Mahesh also functioned as a bodyguard of Maoist leader Uday.
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November - 8 
With posters of the Western Ghat committee of the CPI-Maoist appearing on various parts of Mavelikkara taluk (administrative unit), the state Police intensified its search operations in Alappuzha District, reports New India Express on November 10. The posters, as part of the 10th anniversary of the
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With posters of the Western Ghat committee of the CPI-Maoist appearing on various parts of Mavelikkara taluk (administrative unit), the state Police intensified its search operations in Alappuzha District, reports New India Express on November 10. The posters, as part of the 10th anniversary of the organisation, called on patrons to array behind the party and to defeat the armed forces sponsored by the rulers. The same posters appeared at Kurathikad area on November 8. Mavelikkara Circle Inspector Jose Mathew said that the Police have registered cases in connection with issue and are scouring the District for Maoist rebels.
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November - 10 
The Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) launched combing operations in the forests of Sakleshpur taluk (administrative unit) in Hassan District on November 10, reports The Hindu. A team of 21 Police personnel from the Hassan Police joined hands with the ANF for the operations, which may continue for three-four d
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The Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) launched combing operations in the forests of Sakleshpur taluk (administrative unit) in Hassan District on November 10, reports The Hindu. A team of 21 Police personnel from the Hassan Police joined hands with the ANF for the operations, which may continue for three-four days. Ravi D. Channannavar, Superintendent of Police (SP), said that the combing operation was a routine activity to instill confidence among people living close to forest areas. “However, it is not based on any information about movement of suspected Maoists [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)] in the region,” he said.
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November - 14 
Two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered by the Security Force (SF) personnel on search operation in Barigada-Sashank village in Khunti District on November 14, reports Business Standard. Each IED was
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Two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were recovered by the Security Force (SF) personnel on search operation in Barigada-Sashank village in Khunti District on November 14, reports Business Standard. Each IED was weighed 20 kilograms, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sudarshan Prasad Mandal said adding that the explosive was removed and defused by the bomb disposal squad. Polling for the Khunti assembly seat was slated in the second phase of five-phase poll on 2nd December.
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November - 19 
A joint squad of Kanker District Force and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested a Maoist, identified as Raje, from Siksoda Police Station limits during a search operation in Kanker District on November 19, reports The Economic times.
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A joint squad of Kanker District Force and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested a Maoist, identified as Raje, from Siksoda Police Station limits during a search operation in Kanker District on November 19, reports The Economic times.
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November - 25 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Rameshwar Anchala (29), Maniram Anchala (40), Shyamlal Dugga (30) and Shanvalu Ram (45), were arrested while a joint squad of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the District Police Force carried out a combing operation under th
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Rameshwar Anchala (29), Maniram Anchala (40), Shyamlal Dugga (30) and Shanvalu Ram (45), were arrested while a joint squad of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the District Police Force carried out a combing operation under the Koyalibeda Police Station limits of Kanker District on November 25, reports The Hindu.
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December - 8 
Personnel of the Forest and Police Departments on December 8 intensified combing operations in the Kunhome section of the forest under the North Wayanad Forest Division in Wayanad District in search of a militant group who reportedly exchanged fire with a platoon of Thunderbolt near Chappa forest tr
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Personnel of the Forest and Police Departments on December 8 intensified combing operations in the Kunhome section of the forest under the North Wayanad Forest Division in Wayanad District in search of a militant group who reportedly exchanged fire with a platoon of Thunderbolt near Chappa forest tribal settlement under Vellamunda Police Station limit, on December 7, reports The Hindu. Dinendra Kashyap, Director General of Police (DGP), Kannur Range said there were eight persons in the militant group and they shot the Police first at a meadow inside the Kunhome forest. The presence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres had been clearly identified in the area and the Police could seize a few cartridge containers of AK 47 machine gun, a wooden part of the gun, and a woman’s scarf used by the militants during a search in the area, he said.
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December - 8 
The Kerala State Government will employ the services of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for combing operations in the forest areas of north Kerala in the wake of the encounter between the Police and Maoists, reports The Hindu on December 9.
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The Kerala State Government will employ the services of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for combing operations in the forest areas of north Kerala in the wake of the encounter between the Police and Maoists, reports The Hindu on December 9.
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December - 9 
A joint team of District Force, Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and Special Task Force (STF) seized a printer, world map, computer, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) literature, and solar plates from a Maoist camp in Jappemarka village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh after a brief gun
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A joint team of District Force, Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and Special Task Force (STF) seized a printer, world map, computer, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) literature, and solar plates from a Maoist camp in Jappemarka village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh after a brief gun battle with Maoists while on a searching operation, reports The Pioneer on December 10. The team was conducting search and combing operations when Maoists launched indiscriminate firing on forces at around 12 midnight.
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December - 9 
The Thunderbolts, the elite commando Force of the State Police, continue its combing operations against suspected Maoists in the forest areas of Wayanad District, reports The Hindu on December 10.
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The Thunderbolts, the elite commando Force of the State Police, continue its combing operations against suspected Maoists in the forest areas of Wayanad District, reports The Hindu on December 10.
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December - 17 
The Police went on high alert on December 17 in Idukki District after receiving information of sighting of suspicious persons in the forest areas near Maniyanpetty in Vandanmedu, bordering Tamil Nadu, reports The New Indian Express. A 15-member Police team have been rushed to the region to carry out
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The Police went on high alert on December 17 in Idukki District after receiving information of sighting of suspicious persons in the forest areas near Maniyanpetty in Vandanmedu, bordering Tamil Nadu, reports The New Indian Express. A 15-member Police team have been rushed to the region to carry out combing operations after Kunju, a tribal man, alerted Police of seeing unfamiliar persons in the forest area, which is around three kms away from the Tamil Nadu border. The Tamil Nadu Police have also been alerted and are also joining the search operations. Kunju was in the area chopping fodder for his cattle when he apparently sighted these people cloaked in black outfit trotting through the forest, and he informed the Police around 1 pm. It is too early to rule out the possibility of Maoist presence, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Alex M Varkey.
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December - 18 
Further, the Dharmapuri Police and the forest department launched a joint search operation for eight people, including two women, who are said to be staying in the reserve forest in Morappur division, reports The Times of India December 19. According to Police sources, villagers of Agraharam spotted
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Further, the Dharmapuri Police and the forest department launched a joint search operation for eight people, including two women, who are said to be staying in the reserve forest in Morappur division, reports The Times of India December 19. According to Police sources, villagers of Agraharam spotted the eight people carrying weapons. Suspecting that they might be naxalites (Left Wing Extremists), the villagers alerted the Morappur Police. The Police launched a search with the help of forest officials.
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December - 28 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Shivaji Gota and Ajay alias Balu Kamble, were arrested during a search operation in Kanker District on December 28, reports The Hindu. They were members of a Maoist military wing.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Shivaji Gota and Ajay alias Balu Kamble, were arrested during a search operation in Kanker District on December 28, reports The Hindu. They were members of a Maoist military wing.
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