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January - 10 
A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED), suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was recovered from Adava Police Station limits of Gajapati District on January 10, reports The Hindu. The bomb in a tiffin box was located near Paniganda forest beat house when
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A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED), suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was recovered from Adava Police Station limits of Gajapati District on January 10, reports The Hindu. The bomb in a tiffin box was located near Paniganda forest beat house when the security personnel involved in combing operation in the region came across a suspicious-looking wire protruding from below the ground. Gajapati Superintendent of Police (SP) Satyajit Nayak said this IED contained around 10 kg explosive materials. However, initial evidences hint that the IED may have been planted by the Maoists in 2009.
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January - 11 
Two Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist)cadres, including a woman ‘commander’, were killed in a joint operation of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra Police in Bijapur District on January 11, reports The Hindu. “Bijapur District Additional Superintendent of Police, Mr. Kalyan Elese
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Two Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist)cadres, including a woman ‘commander’, were killed in a joint operation of Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra Police in Bijapur District on January 11, reports The Hindu. “Bijapur District Additional Superintendent of Police, Mr. Kalyan Elesela has conveyed over his satellite phone from deep forest of Sendra on ChhattisgarhMaharashtra border that a Local Operating Squad (LOS) commander of the Maoists has been killed and her body has been recovered by the forces along with an INSAS rifle and five magazines. One more dead body of a uniformed Maoist was recovered when the forces were returning to the base camps in Maharashtra,” Bastar Range Inspector General of Police (IGP) S.R.P. Kalluri said in a statement. One of the dead Maoists has been identified as Mangi, the LOS ‘commander’ of national park area committee of the Maoists in West Bastar and she carried a reward of INR 500,000 on her head.
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January - 14 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 'sub-zonal commander', carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head, identified as Jagnarayan Yadav alias Vishal ji, was arrested during a special operation from Thekhi village in Palamau District on January 14, reports The New Indian Express.&n
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 'sub-zonal commander', carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head, identified as Jagnarayan Yadav alias Vishal ji, was arrested during a special operation from Thekhi village in Palamau District on January 14, reports The New Indian Express. Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayur Patel said a self-loaded pistol and three rounds of ammunition were recovered from the possession of Yadav.
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January - 15 
Meanwhile, a Police Constable was injured on January 15 in an exchange of fire with Maoists in Sukma District, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place in the forests under Tongpal Police Station limits when a joint team of District Reserve Group (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) was carrying
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Meanwhile, a Police Constable was injured on January 15 in an exchange of fire with Maoists in Sukma District, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place in the forests under Tongpal Police Station limits when a joint team of District Reserve Group (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) was carrying out an antiMaoist operation in the region, said Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Singh. While the security team was cordoning off a forest axis at Kunna when a group of armed Maoists opened fire on them following which a gun battle broke out between the two sides, he added.
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January - 18 
A joint team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s Wajedu Local Organising Squad (LOS) ‘commander’ Kanithi Papa Rao alias Vijay, carrying a reward of INR 400,000 on his head, during a search
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A joint team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s Wajedu Local Organising Squad (LOS) ‘commander’ Kanithi Papa Rao alias Vijay, carrying a reward of INR 400,000 on his head, during a search operation in the forests surrounding Alubaka area in Venkatapuram mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on January 18, reports The Hindu. “Papa Rao was involved in as many as 58 cases, including 12 murder cases and eight incidents of exchange of fire with the police under Venkatapuram circle limits in the district,” Bhadrachalam Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) R. Bhaskaran said. He had gone underground in 2004. Since then, he worked as a squad member in Sabari Area Committee, Chintoor LOS, Venkatapuram Area Committee and Charla LOS before being elevated to the position of commander of Wajedu LOS.
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January - 19 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested with arms and ammunitions in a joint operation by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and District Police in Aurangabad District on January 19, reports The Times of India. Aurangabad Superintendent of Police (SP) Babu R
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested with arms and ammunitions in a joint operation by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and District Police in Aurangabad District on January 19, reports The Times of India. Aurangabad Superintendent of Police (SP) Babu Ram said, "The Maoists, identified as Awadhesh Yadav, Sanjay Yadav and Dukhi Singh Bhokta, were involved in several cases of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] violence and extortion. Two country-made pistols and six live cartridges were recovered from their possession," and added raids were being carried out at several places to arrest other Maoists in the District.
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January - 21 
An interState meeting of senior forest personnel in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala held at Bandipura in Karnataka, held after an interval of three years, decided to intensify joint operations to tackle the Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) activities in the forest areas of the region, Pra
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An interState meeting of senior forest personnel in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala held at Bandipura in Karnataka, held after an interval of three years, decided to intensify joint operations to tackle the Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) activities in the forest areas of the region, Pramod G. Krishnan, Chief Conservator of Forest, (Wildlife, Palakkad), said, reports The Hindu on January 22. The meet offered all assistance to Police Forces in combing operations to tackle Maoist menace. As part of this, antipoaching activities information would be exchanged each other.
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January - 24 
A Special Guerrilla Squad (SGS) member and a militia ‘commander’ besides, four militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested by joint squads of the District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel during separate combing operations in
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A Special Guerrilla Squad (SGS) member and a militia ‘commander’ besides, four militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested by joint squads of the District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel during separate combing operations in Charla mandal (administrative division) in Khammam District on January 24, reports The Hindu. SGS member Dirda Bandi alias Deelip (24), was arrested by the Police and CRPF personnel during a search operation in Chintagupha forest area, Bhadrachalam Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) R. Bhaskaran said. Deelip hailed from Kistarampadu in Charla mandal and was wanted in three cases, including a murder and two other offences under Venkatapuram circle limits. Maoist militia ‘commander’ Madakam Nandaiah alias Andaiah (22), two militia members, Adamaiah (20), and Ithaiah (25), and two Revolutionary People’s Committee (RPC) members Sannaiah (30), and Gangaiah (35), were arrested by the Police and CRPF personnel near Taliperu reservoir, the ASP said.
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January - 24 
In another search operation, Maoist literature, items of daily use, ammonium nitrate and battery connectors, used for explosions, were recovered by Police in Kathikund in Dumka District on January 24, reports The Telegraph. SP Vipul Shukla said they were carrying out search operations in different p
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In another search operation, Maoist literature, items of daily use, ammonium nitrate and battery connectors, used for explosions, were recovered by Police in Kathikund in Dumka District on January 24, reports The Telegraph. SP Vipul Shukla said they were carrying out search operations in different parts of the District for the last four days.
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January - 25 
Separately, two can bombs, weighing one kilogram each, suspected to be planted by the Maoists were found near a school at Kurum village under Bhandariya Police Station area in Garhwa District on January 25, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip-off, the District Police along with the 172th bat
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Separately, two can bombs, weighing one kilogram each, suspected to be planted by the Maoists were found near a school at Kurum village under Bhandariya Police Station area in Garhwa District on January 25, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip-off, the District Police along with the 172th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted a raid in the area and recovered two can bombs planted near a primary school at Purwara tola, Garhwa Superintendent of Police (SP) Priyadarshi Alok said. Both can bombs have been defused by a bomb disposal squad. A search operation is on in the area, said the SP.
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January - 28 
Admitting that critical Police lapses during the combing operation caused a 13-member contingent driving through dense Kalapahari forests to fall in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) trap, state Director General of Police (DGP) D.K. Pandey, who flew to Palamau headquarters Daltonganj
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Admitting that critical Police lapses during the combing operation caused a 13-member contingent driving through dense Kalapahari forests to fall in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) trap, state Director General of Police (DGP) D.K. Pandey, who flew to Palamau headquarters Daltonganj on January 28, to pay his tributes to slain troopers at Chattarpur Block in Palamu District, said, "While carrying out operations in a remote area, the police should have used an anti-landmine vehicle instead of moving around in a Tata 407 mini truck. Adequate backup for unprecedented eventualities was also not taken care of," reports The Telegraph.
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February - 2 
During the search operation in the region, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), five rounds of live ammunition, two Maoist kitbags containing articles of their day-to-day use, medicines, Maoist uniform and literature were also recovered. Books on how to learn Odia were also recovered hinting that
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During the search operation in the region, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), five rounds of live ammunition, two Maoist kitbags containing articles of their day-to-day use, medicines, Maoist uniform and literature were also recovered. Books on how to learn Odia were also recovered hinting that the Maoists were from outside Odisha and trying to learn the local language.
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February - 8 
A powerful landmine was recovered by the security personnel during a search operation on Pratappur-Gajwa main road under Pratappur Police Station area in Chatra District on February 8, reports The Business Standard.
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A powerful landmine was recovered by the security personnel during a search operation on Pratappur-Gajwa main road under Pratappur Police Station area in Chatra District on February 8, reports The Business Standard.
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February - 13 
A militia ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested by Charla Police in coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Korkatpadu forest area in Charla mandal (administrative unit) of Khammam District on February 13, reports Th
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A militia ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested by Charla Police in coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Korkatpadu forest area in Charla mandal (administrative unit) of Khammam District on February 13, reports The Hindu. A directional mine was recovered from his possession, Police sources said. Sodi Muka alias Mukkaiah, the militia ‘commander’ of Kondavai Revolutionary People’s Committee (RPC) of CPI-Maoist Venkatapuram ‘area committee’, was arrested by a joint team of Police and CRPF personnel after a brief chase during a combing operation near a forest stream surrounding Korkatpadu.
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February - 17 
Security personnel seized several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) articles during a two-day joint combing operation at Udul under Handapa Police limits in Angul District, reports The New Indian Expresson February 18. Sambalpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh said local Po
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Security personnel seized several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) articles during a two-day joint combing operation at Udul under Handapa Police limits in Angul District, reports The New Indian Expresson February 18. Sambalpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh said local Police and Sambalpur unit of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) were conducting a joint combing operation in the areas on Angul-Sambalpur border following information about movement of about 20 Maoists at Badbil under Rairakhol Police Limits on February 14 night. The next evening, security personnel spotted some Maoists near Udul in Angul District and asked them to surrender. Instead, the Maoists opened fire and Security Force (SF) personnel retaliated. The encounter lasted for about 30 minutes before Maoists escaped into the forest under the cover of darkness. Thereafter the security personnel seized an axe, knives, computer keyboard, Maoist literature, four SLR empty cases, medicines, ear phone, torch, cooking utensils and solar panel from the spot. The SP also revealed that a member of ‘Central Committee’ Mishir Besra, who carries a cash award of INR 2.5 million on his head, was believed to be present in the group. Singh hinted that the group was heading towards Kandhamal District.
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February - 22 
Three 'suspected' Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Dasru Ram Mandavi (40), Kamlu Korram (45) and Budhu Korram (35), were arrested during a search operation by Security Force (SF) personnel at Oyanger village forests under Orchha Police Station limits in Nara
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Three 'suspected' Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Dasru Ram Mandavi (40), Kamlu Korram (45) and Budhu Korram (35), were arrested during a search operation by Security Force (SF) personnel at Oyanger village forests under Orchha Police Station limits in Narayanpur District on February 22, reports The Times of India.
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February - 24 
A Police team conducting a search operation exchanged fire with a three-member Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) group in the forests under the Pookkottumpadam Police Station limits in Malappuram District around 7 am on February 24, reports The Times of India. The members of the Thunderbo
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A Police team conducting a search operation exchanged fire with a three-member Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) group in the forests under the Pookkottumpadam Police Station limits in Malappuram District around 7 am on February 24, reports The Times of India. The members of the Thunderbolts, the Police's anti-Maoist commando force, were conducting the search operation after they came to know that the Maoists had visited a tribal colony in the area on February 23.
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February - 27 
four CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested during a search operation carried out by Police and para-military forces in Kondagaon District, reports The Pioneer on February 28. Kondagaon Superintendent of Police (SP) JS Watti said “During the operation in the jungles of Kudur security personnel nabbed
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four CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested during a search operation carried out by Police and para-military forces in Kondagaon District, reports The Pioneer on February 28. Kondagaon Superintendent of Police (SP) JS Watti said “During the operation in the jungles of Kudur security personnel nabbed two persons who tried to run away after seeing Police party. In a similar action a man who was trying to run away was arrested from the jungles near Usri village,” the SP said adding another Naxal Jan milita member was nabbed from his house based on intelligence inputs. They were identified as Bhagchand (23), Kulram (28), Siden alias Sindhu (25) and Lal Singh (30).
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February - 27 
on February 27,District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel and Police teams, led by the Rayagada Superintendent of Police (SP), recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from a camp near Dangamati village in Niyamgiri hills during a combing operation. This is being considered the first successful ope
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on February 27,District Voluntary Force (DVF) personnel and Police teams, led by the Rayagada Superintendent of Police (SP), recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from a camp near Dangamati village in Niyamgiri hills during a combing operation. This is being considered the first successful operation in the region in the last three years and a major success for Odisha Police as Maoists are trying to create a corridor through Rayagada-Kandhamal-Kalahandi districts to connect Chhattisgarh. About 40 members were present in the camp and in the exchange of fire, a middle-aged cadre was killed. Sources said the group was being commanded by Bauri Bandhu Sethi alias Sukhdev alias Bunty who was present at the camp. Bunty heads Bansdhara-Ghumsar Division of CPI-Maoist and operates a group of about 46 cadres.
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February - 27 
Three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested after a brief exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Khunti District on February 27, reports Business Standard. Personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police undert
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Three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested after a brief exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists in Khunti District on February 27, reports Business Standard. Personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police undertook a search operation in the forests near Korba village in Khunti District when they faced a hail of bullets from the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) (Operation) P R Mishra said. In swift retaliation, three of them were arrested while the rest fled, he said. A carbine, a rifle, four pistols and Naxal literature were among the materials recovered from the encounter spot, he added.
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February - 28 
Security Force (SF) personnel exchanged fire with People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) squad at Bansjore in Simdega District on February 28, reports The Telegraph. Security personnel launched a combing operation inside a forest in Bansjore area around 10 am following a tip-off on the move
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Security Force (SF) personnel exchanged fire with People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) squad at Bansjore in Simdega District on February 28, reports The Telegraph. Security personnel launched a combing operation inside a forest in Bansjore area around 10 am following a tip-off on the movement of a group of PLFI cadres. "The encounter continued for a couple of hours. But our boys are still combing deep inside the forest. So far we have recovered five motorcycles, a rifle, some cartridges and items of daily use. Detailed reports are awaited," said Simdega Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajeev Ranjan Singh.
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March - 9 
Bihar and Jharkhand Police have decided in Patna on March 9 to launch joint anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist (LWE)] operations in Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada and Jamui in Bihar and Palamu, Chatra, Hazaribagh, Koderma, Giridih and Deoghar in Jharkhand, reports The Times of India. This was
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Bihar and Jharkhand Police have decided in Patna on March 9 to launch joint anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist (LWE)] operations in Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada and Jamui in Bihar and Palamu, Chatra, Hazaribagh, Koderma, Giridih and Deoghar in Jharkhand, reports The Times of India. This was decided during a meeting of top brass of Bihar and Jharkhand Police. The meeting was attended by Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) D.K. Pandey, Additional Director General Police (ADGP) (Operations) S.N. Pradhan, Bihar DGP P.K. Thakur, ADG (Law and Order) Alok Raj, ADG (Headquarters) Sunil Kumar, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Shailendra Kumar along with officers from Special Branch, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Superintendent of Police (SPs) of bordering Districts. Commenting on the activities of PLFI in Bihar ADG Headquarters said "Looking at the increasing activities of the PLFI, a splinter group of CPI (Maoist) in Bihar, the officials of both the states have decided to share information. Earlier, PLFI was more active in Jharkhand. So, their input will be valuable for us." PLFI is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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March - 26 
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Greyhounds with assistance from Malkangiri District Police of Odisha from the other side of the border have launched a sudden and massive combing operation on the Andhra-Odisha border, reports The Times of India on March 26. Police sources claimed movement of Naxals- [Left-Wing E
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Andhra Pradesh (AP) Greyhounds with assistance from Malkangiri District Police of Odisha from the other side of the border have launched a sudden and massive combing operation on the Andhra-Odisha border, reports The Times of India on March 26. Police sources claimed movement of Naxals- [Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] was spotted on the AOB and that the elite force has ventured deep to nab them.
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March - 29 
Four'suspected' Maoists were arrested on March 29 during a joint search operation by SF personnel in Sukma District, reports PTI. Those arrested included Madvi Dewa (27), Madvi Ganga (25) - both people’s militia heads - and members Kartami Nanda (23) and Madkami Lakhma (26).
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Four'suspected' Maoists were arrested on March 29 during a joint search operation by SF personnel in Sukma District, reports PTI. Those arrested included Madvi Dewa (27), Madvi Ganga (25) - both people’s militia heads - and members Kartami Nanda (23) and Madkami Lakhma (26).
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April - 3 
Security Forces (SF) seized a cache of arms and ammunitions from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hide out and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Maoists in Rohtas District on April 3, reports Indian Express. Superintendent of Police (SP) Shivdeep Lande said acting
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Security Forces (SF) seized a cache of arms and ammunitions from a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hide out and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Maoists in Rohtas District on April 3, reports Indian Express. Superintendent of Police (SP) Shivdeep Lande said acting on a tip-off about movement of a Maoist group led by Ajay Rajbhar in hilly Chunhatta village, the SF launched a combing operation there. But the Maoists escaped in the thick forest leaving behind a haul of arms and ammunitions comprising three single bore guns, a country-made pistol, 12 ammunitions, 50 kg ammonium nitrate, 50 kg PEF explosives, 2,350 detonators and four empty plastic boxes, Lande said. The SFs also defused an IED that the Maoists had planted on the road of Chunhatta village to prevent security men from reaching there, the SP added.
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April - 4 
Eight suspected Maoists, including a teen-aged girl, were arrested from separate places in Bastar Division on April 4, reports The Times of India. Four cadres were arrested from Kanker District and four others in Sukma District, a senior Police official said. In the first incident, a team of Distric
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Eight suspected Maoists, including a teen-aged girl, were arrested from separate places in Bastar Division on April 4, reports The Times of India. Four cadres were arrested from Kanker District and four others in Sukma District, a senior Police official said. In the first incident, a team of District Force was carrying out a search operation in Badgaon Police Station area when they spotted four persons in forests of Latamarka village, the Police said. On interrogation, they admitted involvement in the Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism, LWE] movement, he added. They were identified as Saten Ram Kumeti (26), Rati Ram Jade (23), Vimla Uike (23) and a 17-year-old girl, the official said. Kumeti was wanted in cases of abduction and attempt to murder in the region while three others, including Vimla and the minor, were allegedly involved in offences like rioting, loot and attempt to wage war, he said. In the second incident, a joint squad of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police Force arrested four Maoists from Nilavaram village under Gadiras Police Station limits, the official said. Of them, Katti Guddi alias Madkam Ganga was carrying a reward of INR 2,000 on his head, he said. All four were active members of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangthan (DAKMS), a front of the CPI-Maoist, and were allegedly involved in various crimes including creating disturbance during panchayat (village level local self government institution) election in 2015.
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April - 6 
four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) allegedly planted by Maoists to target Security Force (SF) personnel were recovered by SFs in Kanker District on April 6, reports The Hindu. A joint team of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force recovered the explosives during a search operation in t
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four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) allegedly planted by Maoists to target Security Force (SF) personnel were recovered by SFs in Kanker District on April 6, reports The Hindu. A joint team of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force recovered the explosives during a search operation in the forests of Bande Police Station area, Pakhanjore Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Jai Prakash Badhai said. While the SFs were cordoning-off Korenar village forests, they spotted an electric wire connection and subsequently found the IEDs, kept in different objects under the ground, Badhai said. “Two IEDs were kept in a pressure cooker and as many others were in form of pipe bombs. Of them, a pressure cooker bomb weighed 5 kg and others were of low intensity,” he said. According to a BSF official, the pipe bombs were connected to a wireless ‘walkie-talkie’ in a manner that if the wireless set receives a call, the bomb detonator catches the signal too and the IED explodes. The explosives were immediately destroyed by the bomb disposal squad of BSF and Counter Terrorism and Jungle Warfare (CTJW) college, Kanker.
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April - 6 
One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a series of landmines targeting the Security Force (SF) personnel on a combing operation in Rudakota area of Pedabayalu mandal (administrative unit) in the Visakha agency in
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One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a series of landmines targeting the Security Force (SF) personnel on a combing operation in Rudakota area of Pedabayalu mandal (administrative unit) in the Visakha agency in Visakhapatnam District on April 6, reports The Times of India. The injured trooper was identified as radio operator of the 198 battalion head constable Srinivas Sahu (40) of Odisha. Sources said four to five explosions of improvised electronic devices (IEDs) were heard at around 8.30 am 5 kilometres away from Rudakota area, which was followed by gunfire. CRPF personnel retaliated with light machine gun fire. A platoon of 25 to 30 CRPF personnel was moving from Rudakota area to Munchingput when the incident took place.This is the first incident in nearly 10 years in the Visakha Agency in which CRPF was targeted by Maoists, adds The Hindu. The first incident was at the Sileru shandy some 10 years ago when a CRPF constable was shot dead by Maoists. There were several incidents of Maoists attacking the State Police and its Greyhound personnel.
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April - 10 
Explosives hidden by the Maoists were recovered during “area domination campaign” by the Security Forces (SFs) near Gundijora in the Saranda jungles in West Singhbhum District on April 10, reports The Hindu. Getting information, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) (197 Battalion) and
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Explosives hidden by the Maoists were recovered during “area domination campaign” by the Security Forces (SFs) near Gundijora in the Saranda jungles in West Singhbhum District on April 10, reports The Hindu. Getting information, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) (197 Battalion) and District Police personnel, headed by Commandant T.H. Khan and Assistant Commandant Pundarik Mishra searched the areas as part of the ‘area domination campaign’ and recovered 39 pieces of .303 ammunition and 12 electronic detonators, a CRPF release said. Following a tip-off sniffer dogs were pressed into service to unearth the explosives hidden for use against the SF personnel, it said. The release claimed that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) was on the decline in the Saranada forests.
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April - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planted allegedly by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in Dantewada District on April 10, reports PTI. A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Force recovered the explosives whi
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planted allegedly by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in Dantewada District on April 10, reports PTI. A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Force recovered the explosives while patrolling the under-construction Aranpur-Jagargunda road under Aranpur Police Station limits, Dantewada Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ramkrishna Sahu said. While cordoning off an area near Kondapara, where a CRPF camp is located, SFs spotted the explosives, weighing 10 kilograms each, kept in pressure cookers hidden beneath the earth, Sahu said. The IEDs were immediately destroyed by bomb disposal squad, the officer added.
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April - 11 
Security Force (SF) personnel busted a Maoist camp in a forested area near Chitrakonda in Malkangiri District on April 11, reports Odisha Sun Times. Border Security Force (BSF) jawans (troopers) during combing operations in Khaipadar forested area near Chitrakonda busted the camp of Maoists and seiz
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Security Force (SF) personnel busted a Maoist camp in a forested area near Chitrakonda in Malkangiri District on April 11, reports Odisha Sun Times. Border Security Force (BSF) jawans (troopers) during combing operations in Khaipadar forested area near Chitrakonda busted the camp of Maoists and seized four guns and explosives from the camp, Police said. However, no arrests were made since the Maoists had vacated the camp by the time BSF personnel reached there, Police added.
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April - 13 
A Police jawan (trooper) was injured in an encounter between Security Force (SF) personnel and Maoists in Narayanpur District on April 13, reports The Tribune. The face-off took place in a dense forest of Idwaya village under Orchha Police Station limits when a joint team of Special Task Force (STF)
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A Police jawan (trooper) was injured in an encounter between Security Force (SF) personnel and Maoists in Narayanpur District on April 13, reports The Tribune. The face-off took place in a dense forest of Idwaya village under Orchha Police Station limits when a joint team of Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Group (DRG) and district force carried out the combing operation near a drain in the region, a senior Police official said. Assistant Constable Gajendra Singh Dhruv was injured when the SF personnel reached Aader forests, and a group of armed Maoists opened indiscriminate fire on them. A gunbattle then broke out between the two sides that lasted for about an hour, following which the Maoists fled from the spot taking advantage of the darkness, he said. While cordoning-off the encounter spot, four muzzle loading guns and Maoist-related materials were recovered, the police official said. He said they suspect that ultras might have been either killed or injured in the gunbattle as blood stains were spotted in that area.
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April - 13 
A Police trooper identified as Gajendra Singh Dhruv was injured in an encounter between security personnel and Maoists in Narayanpur District on April 13, reports firstpost.com. The face-off took place in a dense forest of Idwaya village under Orchha Police Station limits. While cordoning-off the en
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A Police trooper identified as Gajendra Singh Dhruv was injured in an encounter between security personnel and Maoists in Narayanpur District on April 13, reports firstpost.com. The face-off took place in a dense forest of Idwaya village under Orchha Police Station limits. While cordoning-off the encounter spot, four muzzle loading guns and Maoist-related materials were recovered, the police official said.
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April - 15 
Sophisticated arms and ammunition were seized and four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a self-proclaimed area commander and a woman activist, were arrested on April 15 during raids in Nawada and Jamui Districts, reports The Telegraph. Acting on a tip-off, the pe
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Sophisticated arms and ammunition were seized and four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a self-proclaimed area commander and a woman activist, were arrested on April 15 during raids in Nawada and Jamui Districts, reports The Telegraph. Acting on a tip-off, the personnel of the Special Task Force (STF) conducted search operations with the help of the District Armed Police in the forests of Kauakol in Nawada and detected a training camp of the rebels. It was destroyed after a brief encounter. The police seized an INSAS rifle, a carbine, two grenades, six magazines, 140 bullets, walkie-talkie and Police uniform from the training camp, which was also being used as a hideout and arms and ammunition store. Self-styled area commander Lakhan Yadav and woman activist, Sangeeta Marandi, were among the four arrested during the operation.
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April - 17 
A Maoist, identified as Khatiya Korcha (25), was arrested on April 17 during a search operation in Kanker District, reports PTI. Korcha, a Gatta Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested from Madpakhanjore village under Bande Police Station area, Kanker Superintendent of
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A Maoist, identified as Khatiya Korcha (25), was arrested on April 17 during a search operation in Kanker District, reports PTI. Korcha, a Gatta Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested from Madpakhanjore village under Bande Police Station area, Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Singh Meena said.
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April - 20 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, were arrested during a joint search operation by Security Force (SF) personnel in Dantewada District on April 20, reports The Business Standard. "The cadres were rounded up from Badebedma Palnar village under Kuakon
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, were arrested during a joint search operation by Security Force (SF) personnel in Dantewada District on April 20, reports The Business Standard. "The cadres were rounded up from Badebedma Palnar village under Kuakonda Police Station limits when a composite squad of CRPF and District Force was carrying out a combing exercise in the region yesterday," Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP) Kamlochan Kashayp said. The women Maoists were identified as Madvi Deve (19), who was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on her head, and Madkam Bhime (20) while others are--Sannaram Madkam (23), Bandee Ram Mandavi (24), Sukkaram Mandavi (22), Sukka (35) Hungaram Mandavi (23).
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April - 27 
A member of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) military Company number-6, identified as Gandru (20) alias Jagdish Korram, carrying reward of INR 800,000 on his head was arrested during a search operation carried out by the joint Force of District Police and 41st battalion of Indo-Tibet Bor
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A member of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) military Company number-6, identified as Gandru (20) alias Jagdish Korram, carrying reward of INR 800,000 on his head was arrested during a search operation carried out by the joint Force of District Police and 41st battalion of Indo-Tibet Border Police Force (ITBP) in the jungle of Mandoda under Mardapal Police Stationin Kondagaon District on April 27, reports The Pioneer. Gandru was involved in the attack on a Police party in the jungles of Handapal last year, Superintendent of Police (SP) Kondagaon JS Watti said while adding that Police was searching him in connection with criminal incidents like attempt to murder, brawl, handling arms and similar other crimes.
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April - 28 
A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) personnel was on April 28 killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District, reports The Business Standard. The incident occurred near Phulgatta village forest when a team of
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A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) personnel was on April 28 killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District, reports The Business Standard. The incident occurred near Phulgatta village forest when a team of security personnel was patrolling the region, a senior Police official said. While the security men were cordoning-off a forest patch near Phulgatta, Assistant Platoon Commander Panchram Bhagat inadvertently stepped over a landmine, triggering the explosion in which he was critically injured, he said. The injured personnel were immediately rushed to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. Bhagat, an Assistant Sub-Inspector rank official, belonged to CAF's 10th battalion.
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April - 30 
At least three suspected women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed by the anti-Maoist Special Operation Group (SOG) in an encounter in the Sahajkhaol Reserve Forest in Kalahandi District of Odisha on April 30 afternoon, reports The Indian Express. The Superintenden
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At least three suspected women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed by the anti-Maoist Special Operation Group (SOG) in an encounter in the Sahajkhaol Reserve Forest in Kalahandi District of Odisha on April 30 afternoon, reports The Indian Express. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Kalahandi, Brijesh Rai said that an exchange of fire ensued between SOG jawans and the Maoists around 5 pm near Kutra village under Ampani police outpost of Kalahandi, when the security personnel were undertaking combing operations in the area. “Our operation team is yet to reach the headquarters. We will reveal identity of the Maoists after their return,” Rai said. The Police said a few .303 rifles and a 9-mm pistol were also recovered.
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May - 3 
A group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a Police combing party in thick Eturunagaram forest area in Warangal District late on May 3 night, reports The Hindu. According to information, the Police combing party spotted an armed squad moving in the forests near Mul
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A group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a Police combing party in thick Eturunagaram forest area in Warangal District late on May 3 night, reports The Hindu. According to information, the Police combing party spotted an armed squad moving in the forests near Mullakatta Bridge bordering Khammam District. On spotting the Police, the Maoists opened fire forcing the Police to retaliate opening fire at the rebels. However there were no reports of casualties. The Police reportedly arrested squad member Madhu and two other Maoists. Superintendent of Police (SP) (Rural) Ambar Kishore Jha, confirmed the exchange of fire between Police and Maoists. He also said they recovered two weapons from the arrested cadres.
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May - 4 
Three Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Police in Marripakala forests under Visakha Rural Agency area in Visakhapatnam District on May 4, reports India Today. The encounter took place when a team of Andhra Pradesh Special Police Force personnel was co
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Three Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Police in Marripakala forests under Visakha Rural Agency area in Visakhapatnam District on May 4, reports India Today. The encounter took place when a team of Andhra Pradesh Special Police Force personnel was conducting a combing operation in the area under Koyyuru Police Station limits. The Maoists opened fire at the team and Police retaliated, said Babujee Attada, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) (Operations), Visakha Rural. As per preliminary information, three Maoists were gunned down by Police whereas the other Maoists managed to escape with injuries, Attada said, adding an assault rifle was recovered from the spot. Though the identity of the deceased is yet to be established, one of them is suspected to be a ‘commander’ of the Galikonda Area Committee of the CPIMaoist, the ASP said. It is believed that one of the slain Maoist to be dalam (armed squad) ‘commander’ Gopal alias Azad, adds Indian Express. Gopal carried a reward of INR 400,000 on his head. However, the three are yet to be officially identified.
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May - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) camp at Kandenjharia under Ghatmal gram panchayat (village level localself government institution) under Sinapali Police limits in Nuapada District on May 5. Earlier in the day, SF personnel exchanged fire with Maoists at Kand
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) camp at Kandenjharia under Ghatmal gram panchayat (village level localself government institution) under Sinapali Police limits in Nuapada District on May 5. Earlier in the day, SF personnel exchanged fire with Maoists at Kandenjharia. However, no casualties were reported in the exchange of fire, SFs busted the Maoist camp at the site. Superintendent of Police (SP) Pinak Mishra and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Commandant Mahesh Kumar said that Special Operation Group (SOG), District Voluntary Force (DVF) and CRPF personnel were jointly undertaking combing operation in Kandenjharia area when Maoists opened fire at the SFs from the top of a hill near the village. SFs retaliated with 403 rounds of fire but the Maoists managed to flee the spot. Mishra said there was a group of 30 to 35 Maoists, including women cadres. Two tiffin bombs, seven detonators, two solar plates, three radio sets, uniforms, Maoist kits, utensils besides other materials were recovered from the camp.
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May - 6 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who were allegedly involved in setting vehicles afire at Chargaon-Metabodli iron ore mines last year, were arrested during a joint search operation by Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force from the forests of Siksod Police Station ar
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, who were allegedly involved in setting vehicles afire at Chargaon-Metabodli iron ore mines last year, were arrested during a joint search operation by Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force from the forests of Siksod Police Station area in Kanker District on May 6, reports NDTV. Acting on a tip off about the presence of rebels who were involved in setting ablaze vehicles at Chargaon-Metabodli mines on October 30, 2015, in the jungles of Masbaras and Bulawand, the SFs launched an operation in which four cadres identified as Rajendra Netam (30), Shobharam Nareti (42), Rajmu Nareti (32) and Maniram Usendi (26) were arrested, Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Singh Meena said.
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May - 7 
Bodies of two unidentified Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres were recovered after encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Marjum village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District on May 7, reports The Pioneer. “Muzzle guns, pipe bombs and explosives in huge
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Bodies of two unidentified Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres were recovered after encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Marjum village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District on May 7, reports The Pioneer. “Muzzle guns, pipe bombs and explosives in huge quantity were also recovered from the encounter spot,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Dantewada, Kamlochan Kashyap said. According to Police, a joint team of SFs consisting of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel launched a search operation, when a group of armed Maoists opened indiscriminate fire on the SFs. Police troopers immediately launched retaliatory attack and an encounter ensued. Later on, while searching the area Police found bodies of two Maoists clad in uniform. Muzzle gun, pipe bomb, gelatin, Maoist dress, wire bundles and other items of daily use were also found there, the SP mentioned while adding that the deceased are yet to be identified.
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May - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered 25 kilograms ammonium nitrate and 30 kilograms liquid explosion in a search operation in forest areas at Herhenj in Latehar District on May 9, reports The Telegraph.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered 25 kilograms ammonium nitrate and 30 kilograms liquid explosion in a search operation in forest areas at Herhenj in Latehar District on May 9, reports The Telegraph.
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May - 11 
Personnel of District Voluntary Force (DVF) found a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in a forest near Nalaghata in Gajapati District during a combing operation on May 11, reports The Times of India. "The bomb disposal squad from Paralakhemundi safely defused the IED, weighing 20 kg,&q
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Personnel of District Voluntary Force (DVF) found a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in a forest near Nalaghata in Gajapati District during a combing operation on May 11, reports The Times of India. "The bomb disposal squad from Paralakhemundi safely defused the IED, weighing 20 kg," said Superintendent of Police (SP), Gajapati, Satyajit Nayak. The IED is suspected to have been planted by the Maoists about three to four years ago.
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May - 18 
Three Maoists were arrested on May 18 during a search operation by SF personnel in Sukma District, reports PTI. They are identified as Rawa Joga (25), Banjam Budra (22) and Sodhi Hunga (35).
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Three Maoists were arrested on May 18 during a search operation by SF personnel in Sukma District, reports PTI. They are identified as Rawa Joga (25), Banjam Budra (22) and Sodhi Hunga (35).
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May - 21 
The 40-kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found from Jerko Musanga area of Khunti District on May 21 during a search operation, reports The Hindu.
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The 40-kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found from Jerko Musanga area of Khunti District on May 21 during a search operation, reports The Hindu.
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May - 27 
Large quantities of explosives, hand grenades and live cartridges were recovered on May 27 during a search operation in Latehar District, reports The Business Standard. "In a joint operation of the state police and para-military forces, 250 hand grenades, 183 live cartridges, 300 gelatin sticks
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Large quantities of explosives, hand grenades and live cartridges were recovered on May 27 during a search operation in Latehar District, reports The Business Standard. "In a joint operation of the state police and para-military forces, 250 hand grenades, 183 live cartridges, 300 gelatin sticks, other explosives and 577 pieces of iron pipes were recovered from Dori Pundara jungle of Latehar," a Police official said.
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May - 30 
A huge cache of explosives and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) items wereseized by Border Security Force (BSF) personnels at Parbeda-Pangiput forest near Lamtaput in Koraput District on May 30, reports Odisha Sun Times. During combing operation, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered a bag
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A huge cache of explosives and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) items wereseized by Border Security Force (BSF) personnels at Parbeda-Pangiput forest near Lamtaput in Koraput District on May 30, reports Odisha Sun Times. During combing operation, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered a bag which was buried underground, sources said. As many as 43 electric detonators, 19 gelatin sticks and 200 grams of gun powder were recovered from the bag, sources added. This apart, Maoist dresses were found from the bag. Combing operation has been intensified in the area following the recovery of the explosives.
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May - 31 
Palamu Police and 134 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a joint search operation at three sites between Aboon and Bikra in Palamu District on May 31 recovered many things from acid to bombs all of the Maoists kept in hiding, reports The Pioneer. Confirming the recovery by the joint
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Palamu Police and 134 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a joint search operation at three sites between Aboon and Bikra in Palamu District on May 31 recovered many things from acid to bombs all of the Maoists kept in hiding, reports The Pioneer. Confirming the recovery by the joint forces, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police Palamu Saket Kumar Singh said 100 kilograms of codex wires widely used in making death traps and 20 litres of sulfuric acid were recovered from one. Two cylinder bombs, two can bombs, gun powder, Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) magazine and other articles of the Maoists were recovered from another sites, added the DIG. Twelve bundles of wire bulbs, 100 detonators, chargers belts adapter etc. were found from the third sites, said Singh adding the three sites were Maoists’ hiding place.
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June - 4 
A 22-year-old woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who was carrying reward of INR 200,000 on her head was arrested by Kanker District Police on June 4, reports news.webindia123.com. Anshila Padda alias Pandari, a member of Maoist military company No - 5 under North Bastar Divisio
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A 22-year-old woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who was carrying reward of INR 200,000 on her head was arrested by Kanker District Police on June 4, reports news.webindia123.com. Anshila Padda alias Pandari, a member of Maoist military company No - 5 under North Bastar Division, was arrested in the forested Dodgejhora village during a joint search operation launched by Badgaon, Bande and Partapur Police.
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June - 9 
Aurangabad Police claimed to have averted a major tragedy in the District on June 9 by recovering huge cache of explosives from Bhura hills under Deo Police Station of the District, adds The Times of India. According to Police sources, a joint team of District Armed Police (DAP) and Central Reserve
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Aurangabad Police claimed to have averted a major tragedy in the District on June 9 by recovering huge cache of explosives from Bhura hills under Deo Police Station of the District, adds The Times of India. According to Police sources, a joint team of District Armed Police (DAP) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) headed by SP Babu Ram had gone for a search operation in dense hilly area under Deo Police Station, when they came across the cane bombs and other explosives stored. The SP said, during the search operation, 25 cane bombs, one cylinder bomb and key parts of rocket launcher were recovered from the same hill. He said it cannot be denied that explosives were stocked targeting security personnel engaged in anti-Maoist operation in the District.
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June - 12 
Security Force (SF) personnel arrested two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres andrecovered arms and over 100 rounds of ammunition in Banka District on June 12, reports Outlook. Officials said the two Maoists, identified as Sikander K. and Arjun K., were arrested around 3 A
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Security Force (SF) personnel arrested two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres andrecovered arms and over 100 rounds of ammunition in Banka District on June 12, reports Outlook. Officials said the two Maoists, identified as Sikander K. and Arjun K., were arrested around 3 AM during an anti-Maoist operation at Pilua-Suiya area of the District. The security personnel also recovered an INSAS rifle with two magazines, 120 rounds of bullet and a hand grenade.
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June - 15 
A landmine planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres was discovered by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District on June 15, reports The Hindu. A team of BSF personnel involved in combing operation found the landmine under a culvert near
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A landmine planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres was discovered by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District on June 15, reports The Hindu. A team of BSF personnel involved in combing operation found the landmine under a culvert near Anchalpur village on Narayanpatna-Podapadar road. As per reports, the landmine was safely recovered and defused. The landmine was around 10 kilogram in weight was planted targeting security personnel involved in anti-Maoist operations in the area
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June - 16 
Acting on a tip-off by villagers, a joint team of State Police and CRPF unearthed nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), each weighing 1-1.5kg, planted in a series, during a search operation in Sardamdag forests of Manika, about 45 km from Latehar District headquarters, on June 16, reports The Te
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Acting on a tip-off by villagers, a joint team of State Police and CRPF unearthed nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), each weighing 1-1.5kg, planted in a series, during a search operation in Sardamdag forests of Manika, about 45 km from Latehar District headquarters, on June 16, reports The Telegraph.
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June - 18 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was on June 18 injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District, reports The Indian Express. The incident took place in the forests of Gangaloor Police Station
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was on June 18 injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District, reports The Indian Express. The incident took place in the forests of Gangaloor Police Station area when a team of CRPF’s elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit was carrying out a search-cum-area domination operation in the region, a CRPF official said.
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June - 22 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, who was carrying a cash reward of INR 5000 on her head, were on June 22, arrested in Sukma District during a joint operation by the Central Reserve Police force (CRPF) and local Police, reports PTI. A composite squad of CRPF
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, who was carrying a cash reward of INR 5000 on her head, were on June 22, arrested in Sukma District during a joint operation by the Central Reserve Police force (CRPF) and local Police, reports PTI. A composite squad of CRPF and District Force arrested the cadres during a search operation in the interior forests under Gadiras Police Station area, a senior Police official said. Those arrested have been identified as Rawwa Nande (35), head of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan - a front organisation of the CPI-Maoist, and Kawasi Masa (28).
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June - 23 
Six Maoists, including a couple carrying a bounty of INR 100,000 each on their head, were on June 23 arrested from separate places in Bastar division, reports India Today. "Four lower-rung rebels were apprehended from Jagargunda Police Station area of Sukma District while a team of Security For
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Six Maoists, including a couple carrying a bounty of INR 100,000 each on their head, were on June 23 arrested from separate places in Bastar division, reports India Today. "Four lower-rung rebels were apprehended from Jagargunda Police Station area of Sukma District while a team of Security Forces was carrying a search operation in the region," a senior Police official said. They were identified as Madvi Kosa (25), Uika Bheema (25), Podiyam Bheema (30) and Madkam Hurra (26).
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June - 24 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged heavy fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Jharha forest area under Pirtand Police Station in Giridih District on June 24, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Giridih, Akhlesh V Verier said the incident occurred at Jharha forest
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged heavy fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Jharha forest area under Pirtand Police Station in Giridih District on June 24, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Giridih, Akhlesh V Verier said the incident occurred at Jharha forest area on Friday (June 24) morning, when the Jharkhand Police (Pirtand, Dumari and Muffasil) along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 154 battalion and Maoist came face to face during a routine combing operation. During the operation, a section of SFs led by Giridih SP Akhlesh V Verier came across Maoists training camp at Jharha forest area and on seeing the SF personnel, the Maoist squad guarding the camp opened fire. The gunshot that lasted for one hour has reportedly left some Maoists cadres dead, Police sources said.
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June - 25 
Huge caches of arms and ammunition were recovered from different parts of Latehar District during combing operations by the joint forces of Police and CRPF on June 25, reports The Telegraph. One carbine, 1,145 rounds of .22 calibre bullets, an empty INSAS magazine, eight magazines of Self-Loading Ri
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Huge caches of arms and ammunition were recovered from different parts of Latehar District during combing operations by the joint forces of Police and CRPF on June 25, reports The Telegraph. One carbine, 1,145 rounds of .22 calibre bullets, an empty INSAS magazine, eight magazines of Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) rifles, nine 309 bullets, as many as 27 naphthalene packets, two 35-litre cans filled with hydrogen peroxide, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), some Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature and some rucksacks wererecovered from Dori jungles in Herhanj area, around 65 kilometres from the District headquarters.
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June - 25 
SF personnel found two 5 kilograms pressure cooker bombs and some 50 detonators, besides Naxalite literature, at Bishnuband in Manika forests, around 60 kilometres from Latehar town and some 10 kilometres from Dori jungles in neighbouring block of Herhanj. "We have defused the IEDs, recovered f
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SF personnel found two 5 kilograms pressure cooker bombs and some 50 detonators, besides Naxalite literature, at Bishnuband in Manika forests, around 60 kilometres from Latehar town and some 10 kilometres from Dori jungles in neighbouring block of Herhanj. "We have defused the IEDs, recovered from Dori, on the spot. These combing operations are part of our ongoing anti-Naxalite drive and are likely to continue," Latehar SP Anoop Birtharay said. According to the SP, the forces recovered more than 500 IEDs and over 7,000 bullets of various natures, along with dangerous chemicals used for preparing explosives, since April. This apart, about one quintal of Naxalite poster, which they use for demanding levy, were recovered and destroyed.
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June - 27 
Security personnel during combing operations on June 27 recovered cache of explosives under a culvert in Koraput District, reports odishasuntimes.com. The explosives were recovered by troopers of the 143 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) on the Tanginiguda-Dasmantpur road near Baipariguda
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Security personnel during combing operations on June 27 recovered cache of explosives under a culvert in Koraput District, reports odishasuntimes.com. The explosives were recovered by troopers of the 143 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) on the Tanginiguda-Dasmantpur road near Baipariguda. The recovered materials include two tiffin bombs, 22 electric detonators, 25 gelatin sticks, a 12 volt battery and 45 metres of flexible wire.
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June - 28 
A PLFI ‘area commander’ identified as Badal Lohra was arrested during a search operation in Bano area of Simdega District on June 28, reports The Telegraph. Arms and ammunition were recovered from him.
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A PLFI ‘area commander’ identified as Badal Lohra was arrested during a search operation in Bano area of Simdega District on June 28, reports The Telegraph. Arms and ammunition were recovered from him.
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June - 28 
Two live landmines suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and electronic detonators wererecovered by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Lamtaput area of Koraput District on June 28, report The Hindu. According to Police sources, a troupe of paramilita
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Two live landmines suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and electronic detonators wererecovered by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Lamtaput area of Koraput District on June 28, report The Hindu. According to Police sources, a troupe of paramilitary forces of 143 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) were involved in combing operation when they stumbled upon these two landmines, planted under a culvert on Jeypore-Lamtaput road near Kadama village. Apart from it security personnel also recovered a pack of 22 electronic detonators and a bundle of flexible wire used to detonate landmines as well as a country made gun from the spot.
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July - 2 
An encounter took place between the security personnel and the Maoists inside a forest at Gorabandha in Ghatsila SubDivision of East Singhbhum District on July 2, reports The Indian Express. East Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), (Rural), Md Arshi said the encounter took place when security p
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An encounter took place between the security personnel and the Maoists inside a forest at Gorabandha in Ghatsila SubDivision of East Singhbhum District on July 2, reports The Indian Express. East Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), (Rural), Md Arshi said the encounter took place when security personnel from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Armed Police were on an antiMaoist operation in the area. They had launched a search operation at Dangra Pahar on being informed about a Maoist camp there. The encounter lasted for an hour. Later, the security personnel demolished the Maoist camp and recovered two can bombs and 15 detonators. A binocular, a walkietalkie charger, a flash gun, two radios, nine plastic tents, five Maoist uniforms, 15 empty cartridges, a printer cartridge, utensils and other items of daily use were also found.
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July - 2 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrestedduring search operations carried out by Security Force (SF) personnel in several parts of Kondagaon District on July 2, reports The Pioneer.
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrestedduring search operations carried out by Security Force (SF) personnel in several parts of Kondagaon District on July 2, reports The Pioneer.
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July - 7 
Suspected Maoists destroyed a forest camp at Jhoti Sahi near Barthilinga in Nayagarh District on July 7, reports The Times of India. They also set a jeep of forest department on fire. The camp was set up by the Mahanadi Wildlife Division. At least three masked persons came to the camp and went on th
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Suspected Maoists destroyed a forest camp at Jhoti Sahi near Barthilinga in Nayagarh District on July 7, reports The Times of India. They also set a jeep of forest department on fire. The camp was set up by the Mahanadi Wildlife Division. At least three masked persons came to the camp and went on the rampage. They also detonated a bomb near the camp. "We informed the police about the incident. They are investigating the incident," Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Mahanadi Wildlife Division (Nayagarh), AP Das said. Police said it might be the handiwork of the extremists as the area is Maoist-affected. "A massive combing operation has been launched in the area," said Superintendent of Police (SP) (Nayagarh) KV Singh. Maoists have been opposing the wildlife division's plan to evacuate people from the sanctuary area to set up anti-poaching camps, sources said. There are two wildlife sanctuaries near the place of the incident - Baisipali and Satakosia Gorge. Police also detected a Maoist poster from the area. The Maoists strongly opposed the evacuation plan in the poster.
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July - 11 
A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) trooper - Ajai Kumar - died after being injured in a fierce encounter between Security Forces (SFs) personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Baresan Police Station area of Latehar District along the Chhattisgarh-Jhar
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A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) trooper - Ajai Kumar - died after being injured in a fierce encounter between Security Forces (SFs) personnel and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Baresan Police Station area of Latehar District along the Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand border on July 11, reports The Indian Express. According to the Police, a search operation was still underway and there was a high probability of casualties or injuries among the Maoists, as there was a heavy exchange of fire between the two sides. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Anoop Birthare said that apart from Latehar, operations were also on in neighbouring Districts like Garhwa as Police had information about the presence of a top Maoist leader, Arvind ji and his group in these areas. He further added that “They initially exploded IEDs and then launched an attack with the help of LMGs. Our forces retaliated in equal measures using lethal weapons and mortars. So far, we have not found any bodies, but we are certain that the other side has suffered casualties or injuries. The search operations will continue.”
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July - 12 
Three suspected Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres were arrested and 15 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were seized in two Districts of Jharkhand on July 12, reports The Business Standard. The three Maoists, including a woman, were arrested from Shikaripara in Dumka District while
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Three suspected Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres were arrested and 15 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were seized in two Districts of Jharkhand on July 12, reports The Business Standard. The three Maoists, including a woman, were arrested from Shikaripara in Dumka District while Security Forces seized the 15 IEDs from Budwa Pahad in a search operation in Latehar District following a gunfight on July 11.
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July - 14 
The Jamui District Police of Bihar claimed to have busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) den and recovered a huge cache of arms in an operation by Security Forces (SF) personnel, close to the Jharkhand border, reports The Hindustan Times on July 15. Two Maoists have been arrested.
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The Jamui District Police of Bihar claimed to have busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) den and recovered a huge cache of arms in an operation by Security Forces (SF) personnel, close to the Jharkhand border, reports The Hindustan Times on July 15. Two Maoists have been arrested.
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August - 12 
A group of Security Force (SF) personnel had a narrow escape from a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District on August 12, reports Business Standard. However, no one was injured in the explosion, Police
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A group of Security Force (SF) personnel had a narrow escape from a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District on August 12, reports Business Standard. However, no one was injured in the explosion, Police said. The Maoists blew the landmine in the forests under Basaguda Police Station area when a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and District Force was returning after carrying out a search operation in the region, Police informed.
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August - 16 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) on August 16 intensified combing operations in Bakrakocha forest area under Gurabanda Police Station area of Ghatshila in East Singhbhum District following a Maoist encounter that took place on August 15, reports The Times of India.
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) on August 16 intensified combing operations in Bakrakocha forest area under Gurabanda Police Station area of Ghatshila in East Singhbhum District following a Maoist encounter that took place on August 15, reports The Times of India.
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August - 28 
Meanwhile, four Maoists, two of them allegedly involved in the recent attack on the vehicle of a Station House Officer (SHO), were arrested from separate places in Bastar division, reports Indian Express on August 29. While three Maoists were arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) from Su
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Meanwhile, four Maoists, two of them allegedly involved in the recent attack on the vehicle of a Station House Officer (SHO), were arrested from separate places in Bastar division, reports Indian Express on August 29. While three Maoists were arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) from Sukma District, another was arrested from Kondagaon District, Police said. The composite squad of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Group (DRG) arrested the Maoists Madkam Deva (33), Madvi Ganga (36) and Muchaki Kosa (39) while carrying out a search operation in south Sukma, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Jitendra Shukla said. Of them, Deva and Kosa, natives of Errabor Police Station area, were allegedly involved in the attack on the vehicle of the SHO of Konta Police Station in Sukma on August 5, he said. Ganga was active as the head of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangthan (DAKMS) a frontal outfit of the CPIMaoist, in the region whereas Deva was a member of this outfit, the ASP said, adding Kosa was wanted in Maoistrelated incidents, including attacks on Police party and abduction. In a separate incident, a Janmilitia cadre Pilaji (35) was arrested from Tumdiwal village forests under Mardapal Police Station limits of Kondagaon by a joint team of DRG and local Police, officials said. A hardcore member of Bedma Janmilitia group, Pilaji was allegedly involved in several Maoists incidents in the region, Police said.
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September - 8 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from forests in the Bijapur District on September 8, reports The Times of India. The rebels were arrested during a search operation by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 168th battalion and District Police
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from forests in the Bijapur District on September 8, reports The Times of India. The rebels were arrested during a search operation by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 168th battalion and District Police in forests of Basaguda. According to Police, the Security Forces (SFs) reached near Putkel when they spotted three Maoists and were caught under suspicion. They admitted that they were involved in several violent activities, including loot, extortion and other incidents, in the region. The arrested rebels were identified as Venkteshwar Pujari, Erragola Laxmaiyya and Balram, natives of Putkel village.
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September - 17 
The District Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including the head of a local outfit, during a search in Kuinar village in Narayanpur District on September 17, reports The Weekend Leader. One of the arrested Maoists had a reward of INR 100,000 on him. Accordin
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The District Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including the head of a local outfit, during a search in Kuinar village in Narayanpur District on September 17, reports The Weekend Leader. One of the arrested Maoists had a reward of INR 100,000 on him. According to Police, a team of officers did a search operation in Akabeda, Kastoormeta, Kodkanar and Kuinar jungles, in Abujhmaad. While returning, the soldiers found two suspects hidden in Kuinar jungle. They surrounded and captured them. The Maoists were identified as Nani Kunjam (40), president of local Maoist group Nana Koram, and Motu Koram (37). A large haul of guns, a two kilograms tiffin bomb and 200 meters of electrical wire was also confiscated from the Maoists.
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September - 18 
Security Force (SF) personnel destroyed a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during combing operations in the forested area between Dumuriguda-Panasput-Kandra in Hatibari panchayat (village level local-self government institution) under Padwa Police limits of Nandapur block in
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Security Force (SF) personnel destroyed a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during combing operations in the forested area between Dumuriguda-Panasput-Kandra in Hatibari panchayat (village level local-self government institution) under Padwa Police limits of Nandapur block in Koraput District on September 18, reports Odisha Sun Times. Acting on intelligence inputs that armed Maoists were hiding in the nearby forested area, personnel of Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF), conducted a combing operation in Panasput forest under Hatibari panchayat late on September 17, night, and have seized two walkie-talkie sets, huge quantities of explosives including detonators, medicines and Maoist literature, informed Superintendent of Police (SP) of Koraput, Charan Singh Meena. There was an exchange of fire between the Maoists and SFs for over half an hour, however, the rebels managed to escape taking advantage of the dense forest and hills, he added. The rebels belonged to Andhra-Odisha Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC)’s Koraput division of the CPI-Maoist, Meena said.
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Police on September 19, lunched massive combing operations in Banka and Jamui Districts, after an hour-long gun battle between the Policemen and Maoists on September 18, reports The Telegraph. Sushil M. Singh Khopde, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Bhagalpur range, claimed that active Policing ha
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Police on September 19, lunched massive combing operations in Banka and Jamui Districts, after an hour-long gun battle between the Policemen and Maoists on September 18, reports The Telegraph. Sushil M. Singh Khopde, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Bhagalpur range, claimed that active Policing had managed to ward off the rebel attack in Banka on September 18. "On the basis of some information a police team led by Banka superintendent of police (SP) Rajiv Ranjan along with special task force and paramilitary forces like Sashastra Seema Bal, conducted raids in the forests at Hardiya-Parariya falling under the rebel-hit Anandpur police outpost in Banka when the Maoists started firing on the police," IG Khopde said. "No one could be arrested. The most-wanted rebel leader Mantu Khaira, who was present during the encounter, too managed to escape but bloodstains suggested the rebels suffered heavy injuries in the police retaliation." He said a massive manhunt has been launched to locate the injured rebels in Jhajha and Chakai among other places in Jamui District, as the gun battle occurred on the border of Banka and Jamui Districts. "We had the information that Maoist area commander, Mantu Khaira, along with a large number of armed rebels had assembled in the forest cover of Hardia-Parariya to carry out a major operation," the Banka SP said.
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September - 29 
A lower rung Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a dense forest of Sukma District on September 29, reports Indian Express. The skirmish took place when a joint team of SFs was out on a search operation in Konta Police Sta
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A lower rung Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a dense forest of Sukma District on September 29, reports Indian Express. The skirmish took place when a joint team of SFs was out on a search operation in Konta Police Station area, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Sukma, Indira Kalyan Elesela said. Acting on specific input about the presence of armed Maoists in the forests near Neelamadgu and Velpochha villages, a composite team of personnel, comprising District Reserve Group (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and local Police, launched a combing operation in the region, located around 500 kilometres from Raipur, he said. The SF personnel were advancing into Neelamadgu village, when they came under heavy fire from a squad of the Maoists. The Police retaliated, killing a Maoist while the others fled using forest as cover following an hour-long gun battle, he added. During search, the body of a Maoist, a muzzle loading gun and several other items were recovered from the spot, Elsela said. “The killed Maoist has been identified as Madkam Hunga, a member of Konta LOS (local organisation squad),” he said.
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September - 30 
A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) jawan was injured in a pressure bomb blast, laid by Maoists, in Bijapur District, on September 30, reports The Times of India. The incident took place around 11:50 am while a team of CoBRA's 204th battalion was carrying out patrolling under Basagu
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A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) jawan was injured in a pressure bomb blast, laid by Maoists, in Bijapur District, on September 30, reports The Times of India. The incident took place around 11:50 am while a team of CoBRA's 204th battalion was carrying out patrolling under Basaguda Police Station limits, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) official said. SFs were out on the operation to ensure security to Basaguda-Tarrem under-construction road, located around 450 kilometres from Raipur. While they were cordoning off a forested patch near Tarrem, a jawan inadvertently stepped over the pressure IED connection, triggering the blast that left him injured, he said.
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October - 1 
as many as 13 lower rung Maoists were arrested from Narayanpur District in Bastar division on October 1, reports The Times of India. The cadres were rounded up from forest of Keelam village under Chhote Dongar Police Station, said a senior Police official. Acting on specific inputs that Maoists had
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as many as 13 lower rung Maoists were arrested from Narayanpur District in Bastar division on October 1, reports The Times of India. The cadres were rounded up from forest of Keelam village under Chhote Dongar Police Station, said a senior Police official. Acting on specific inputs that Maoists had convened a meeting in Keelam area, joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Forces had launched a search operation, he said. While cordoning off the interior forests, Security Forces (SFs) arrested 13 suspects, who later admitted to their involvement with the CPI-Maoist as lower rank cadres, he claimed. Those arrested were identified as Manher Mandavi, Manaru Mandavi, Manku Mandavi, Patturam Bhori, Mander Kashyap, Bhaniram Kashyap, Jhagdu Ram Korram, Fulder Kashyap, Ramsingh Kashyap, Sukman Korram, Budhuram Watti, Motiram Korram and Bogaram Mandavi, all militia and Jantana Sarkar (People's Government)-rank members. Of them, Patturam was also heading Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangthan (DAKMS), a frontal wing of Maoists in Keelam area, the official said, adding that he was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head. They all were involved in incidents like attempt to murder, loot, arson and torching vehicles in the region, he added.
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October - 2 
Chhattisgarh Police arrested six Maoists in a raid in Bijapur District on October 2, while 25 Maoists, including six women, surrendered before the Police and the Forests Minister in the District, reports Zee News. The Police, in a search operation, arrested six Maoists after chasing them in a forest
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Chhattisgarh Police arrested six Maoists in a raid in Bijapur District on October 2, while 25 Maoists, including six women, surrendered before the Police and the Forests Minister in the District, reports Zee News. The Police, in a search operation, arrested six Maoists after chasing them in a forest close to Chillamraka village in Bijapur District. Upon interrogation, it was found that they were involved in several crimes. In another incident, 25 Maoists, including six women, influenced by the state-run surrender and rehabilitation policy for Maoists, surrendered before Forests Minister Mahesh Gagda. The 25 Maoists were members of the Jan Militia group.
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October - 2 
One cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Kondagaon District on October 2, reports First Post. The face-off between rebels and a joint team of SFs took place near the jungles of Chheri village last evening (October 2
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One cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Kondagaon District on October 2, reports First Post. The face-off between rebels and a joint team of SFs took place near the jungles of Chheri village last evening (October 2), Superintendent of Police (SP) of Kondagaon, Santosh Singh said. A small party of Forces comprising Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and local Police was undertaking a search operation in the interiors of Bayanar on October 2. While they were advancing into jungles of Chheri, SFs came under heavy fire from a group of Maoists to which they retaliated in self-defence, he said. However, the rebels soon escaped from the place. During search, the body of a Maoist clad in ‘uniform’, a pistol with loaded magazine and many other items were recovered from the spot, the SP said. The patrol parties have safely reached back to camps, he said adding that identity of the killed Maoist was being ascertained.
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October - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter in Kanker District on October 5, reports The Times of India. The encounter started in the forests close to Aalparas village under Koyalibeda Police Station limits when a team of
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ was killed by Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter in Kanker District on October 5, reports The Times of India. The encounter started in the forests close to Aalparas village under Koyalibeda Police Station limits when a team of a District Reserve Group (DRG) was out on an anti-Maoist operation in the region, Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) SRP Kalluri said. SFs had stepped up operations in the forests on the border of Kanker and Narayanpur Districts after three villagers were killed by Maoists at Hurrapinjori village in Amabeda Police Station area of Kanker on September 30, he said. On receiving inputs about the presence of a ‘commander’-rank cadre Raju Salaam in Koyalibeda area, a squad of DRG along with local Police was dispatched from Narayanpur, the IG said. While the Police party was advancing into Aalparas forests, they were confronted by a group of Maoists leading to an encounter, Kalluri said, adding that Maoists were caught by surprise as SFs had entered inaccessible areas. The body of a Maoist, one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifle and one 315 bore rifle besides other items were recovered from the spot during searching after the gun-fight, he said. "As per preliminary reports, the dead Maoist had an olive green cap with three stars. This indicates he was a commander- rank Maoist," the IG said. SFs suspect that either the dead Maoist could be Raju Salaam, the ‘area committee secretary’ in Raoghat area, or Deepak, the ‘commander’ of company number five, he said, adding his identity is yet to be ascertained.
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October - 6 
A Police constable with Gadchiroli Police sustained splinter injury in a blast when a pressure release bomb went off near Kunjimerka-Gundjur forest in Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District on October 6, reports The Times of India. The incident took place when the constable tri
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A Police constable with Gadchiroli Police sustained splinter injury in a blast when a pressure release bomb went off near Kunjimerka-Gundjur forest in Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District on October 6, reports The Times of India. The incident took place when the constable tried to dismantle a Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] banner strung across poles to highlight their party's appeals for supporting the countrywide bandh (general shutdown) called on October 11 and 12. Two claymore mines were also later recovered from the spot. The incident took place shortly after a gun battle between a combined squad of Police from Jambiya Gatta sub-Police post and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Kidatola village. The armed Maoists retreated as the Security Forces (SFs) were trying to encircle them. Sources claimed that senior officers of Jambiya Gatta sub-Police Force were tipped off regarding the presence of Maoists in the forests adjoining Kidatola village. A combined force had launched a search when the encounter and blast took place one after another.
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October - 6 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in an exchange of fire with a Police party in G.K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District on October 6, reports The Hindu. A senior leader of the Maoist party, Jambri, reportedly escaped along with some other
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in an exchange of fire with a Police party in G.K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District on October 6, reports The Hindu. A senior leader of the Maoist party, Jambri, reportedly escaped along with some others. The Police party was on its routine combing operation in the area when it came across a group of Maoists and received fire near Peddapadu and Kumkumpudi area, Superintendent of Police (SP), Rahul Dev Sharma said. The Police party returned fire and later found two Maoists -- Gemmeli Narasing, a member of the Galikonda area committee with a reward of INR. 100,000 on his head, and a militia member, Muvvala Ambri, with injuries, Sharma said.
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October - 6 October - 11
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up railway tracks near Dumri Vihar of Gomia block in Bokaro District on two consecutive days of October 10 and October 11, reports The Times of India. The pamphlets found from the blast site contain a message where they condemned the State Gov
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up railway tracks near Dumri Vihar of Gomia block in Bokaro District on two consecutive days of October 10 and October 11, reports The Times of India. The pamphlets found from the blast site contain a message where they condemned the State Government for amendment of the Chhotanagpur Tenancy Act and for favouring capitalists. The incidents were the second and third ones in the last five days. Maoists blew up three points on the same railway track on Gomia-Barkakhana route under Dhanbad railway division of East Central Railway (ECR). Unlike the previous two blasts, on October 11, Maoists blew up the tracks at 1.30 pm near Dumri Vihar. Apart from goods trains, short distance passenger trains like Gomoh-Choupan passenger and Barkakhana-Asansol passenger were affected due to the incident. The traffic on the route was disrupted for nearly 10 hours till a railway team reached the site and reinstalled the broken railway lines. "Maoists are targeting the rail tracks as they are public property. Mostly passenger trains ply on this route. The incident caused inconvenience to local passengers who were traveling on this route during the festive season," said Manoj Krishna Akhouri, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Dhanbad railway division.The first incident occurred on October 6, when Maoists set a railway engine on fire and blew up a railway track near Dumri Vihar railway station. On October 7, Director General of Police (DGP), Railway Protection Force (RPF), S K Bhagat along with senior Police officers had visited the site to assess the situation and a search operation was launched by the State Police. Three days later, the Maoists blew up the railway tracks again. Sources said that the blast was triggered by a Maoist squad that came from outside the District. Local Maoist ‘commander’ Santosh Da was also with them. Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Koylanchal, Saket Singh said a massive anti-Maoist search operation is being conducted in the jungles near Dumri Vihar. Necessary directions have been given to Police officers to avoid repetition of such incidents. The restoration work was completed by the railways in the presence of Police. Maoists who have almost lost their ground in jungles of Gomia block are trying to register their presence through such attacks, Police said.
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October - 9 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Chakarbandha forest in Gaya District on October 9, amid a state-wide bandh (general shutdown) called by the CPI-Maoist outfit to protest what it called Police atrocities, reports The Telegra
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Chakarbandha forest in Gaya District on October 9, amid a state-wide bandh (general shutdown) called by the CPI-Maoist outfit to protest what it called Police atrocities, reports The Telegraph. Senior Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officers said in Patna that the Maoist guerrilla was gunned down during an exchange of fire at Sagarpur village close to Chakarbandha forest in Gaya District, around 140 kilometres southwest of Patna, during a combing operation in the area. One country-made rifle, live cartridges and a radio were recovered. The identity of the guerrilla, who was in black uniform, is yet to be ascertained. CRPF officers said the Police found bloodstains, which suggested that some more guerrillas may have been killed. The combing operation was launched in the wake of a state-wide bandh called by the CPI-Maoist to protest the killing of a top guerrilla leader, Ashish Ranjan alias Asheeshan, in what the CPI-Maoist outfit called a "fake" encounter in Jharkhand's Gumla District on September 11, 2016. Ashish, considered a tech-savvy explosives expert, had a reward of INR 2.5 million on his head and was a member of the special area committee, which forms the third layer in the organisation's hierarchy after the politburo and the central committee. A senior officer associated with anti-Maoist operations said an alert had been sounded across the state overt the bandh call on October 9. "We have put the police officers of Gaya, Jamui and Aurangabad in south and central Bihar on high alert," he added.
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October - 11 
Khunti Police, during a combing operation arrested PLFI ‘area commander’ Kishan Kandulna alias Bangali, and his four aides from Banbira forests in Khunti District on October 11, reports The Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP) Anish Gupta said Bangali was a native of Alipurduar in no
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Khunti Police, during a combing operation arrested PLFI ‘area commander’ Kishan Kandulna alias Bangali, and his four aides from Banbira forests in Khunti District on October 11, reports The Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP) Anish Gupta said Bangali was a native of Alipurduar in north Bengal who was recently asked to lead the PLFI in the Rania-Kamdara belt and neighbouring areas of Khunti and Simdega Districts after the arrest of Ganpat Bhuiyan. "The arrests were made around 3.30am following a tip-off. Police recovered a 315-bore rifle, a double-barrel gun, an 8mm pistol and a .32 pistol, besides nine live cartridges and six mobile phones," SP Gupta added. Bangali's other associates have been identified as Dukhiya Topno of Simdega District, and Sagen Topno, Robin Topno and Kamal Lohra who are from Rania in Khunti. PLFI is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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October - 20 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, one of them carrying a reward on his head, were arrested in Narayanpur District October 20, reports Business Standard. The Maoists, identified as Kuldhar Salaam (27), carrying reward of INR 10,000, and Subbaram Korram (48), were arrested by a
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, one of them carrying a reward on his head, were arrested in Narayanpur District October 20, reports Business Standard. The Maoists, identified as Kuldhar Salaam (27), carrying reward of INR 10,000, and Subbaram Korram (48), were arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in Dhaudai Police Station area, a senior Police official said. Acting on inputs about the movement of rebels, the composite squad of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and District Force had launched the combing operation towards Maraskol, Sulenga and Kokpad villages of the region, he said. When the troopers were advancing through jungles between Maraskol and Sulenga, they spotted two suspects who later admitted to their involvement with the CPI-Maoist as lower-rung members, during interrogation. While Salaam was active as a member of Maraskol CNM (Chetna Natya Manch- a cultural wing of Maoists), Korram was working with Temrugaon Janatana Sarkar (peoples’ government) squad of the rebels. The duo was suspected to be involved in the incidents of attacks on Police party and murder, the official said.
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October - 24 
Eighteen Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with a combined team of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Odisha Police near Jantri in Malkangiri District of Odisha, in the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) area, in the early hours on October 24 (today), reports The Times of
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Eighteen Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with a combined team of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Odisha Police near Jantri in Malkangiri District of Odisha, in the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) area, in the early hours on October 24 (today), reports The Times of India. According to AP Police, two constables of Greyhounds, an elite anti-Maoist force, were injured in the encounter that occurred during a routine combing operation being jointly carried out by Police of both the States at Ramgurha in Malkangiri District of Odisha. "The operation spot comes under Chitrakonda police limits of Malkangiri. The joint operation was carried out in cut-off areas of Chitrakonda close to Andhra Pradesh border. We seized some weapons from the Maoists," Additional Director General (ADG), (intelligence) of Odisha Arun Sarangi told TOI. Sarangi said the blueprint of the operation was finalized two days ago. "We had tip-off about movement of the Maoists in the cut-off area. We informed the Andhra Pradesh police for assistance," Sarangi said, adding "The bodies will be brought to Chitrakonda for identification and post-mortem." The face-off between the Security Force (SF) personnel and the Maoists lasted for about an hour. The rebels were said to be resting after a meeting when the encounter took place. Police have recovered four AK-47 rifles from the scene of the encounter. AP Director General of Andhra Police Nanduri Sambasiva Rao said combing operation was still continuing as there was information that there were some more Maoists roaming in the region. Sources said that top Maoist leaders like Gajarla Ravi alias Uday, Bengal Sudhir, Anil, RK alias Saketh's son Munna, Bakuri Venkata Ramana alias Ganesh and others were in the area at the time of the encounter.
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October - 25 
Security Force (SF) personnel on October 25, recovered bodies of three more Maoists killed during a joint operation by Andhra Pradesh (AP)Odisha Police in Bejing jungle between Ramgarh and Panasput in Malkangiri District on October 24, reports Deccan Chronicle. The total number Maoists killed in the
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Security Force (SF) personnel on October 25, recovered bodies of three more Maoists killed during a joint operation by Andhra Pradesh (AP)Odisha Police in Bejing jungle between Ramgarh and Panasput in Malkangiri District on October 24, reports Deccan Chronicle. The total number Maoists killed in the joint Police operation rose to 27. One AP Greyhound commando Mohammed Abu Bakar was also killed in the exchange of fire while one more commando was also injured. According to Visakhapatnam, Superintendent of Police (SP) (rural), Rahul Dev Sharma, the search operations are still on and the death toll may rise further. The Police had seized 20 firearms, which includes four AK47 rifles, 10 numbers of .303 rifles, three SelfLoading Rifle (SLR) rifles, two INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifle, four SBBL (Smooth Bore Breech Loading) guns, one laptop and INR 216,000 from the spot. By late evening, the police party recovered about 50 kit bags and a large quantity of Maoist literature. The Maoists were reportedly holding a plenary session, which was to be attended by ‘central committee member’ Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK. There were between 50 to 60 Maoists, when the encounter took place. Among those killed were AndhraOdisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) official spokesman Ganesh (Bakuri Venkata Ramana) and ‘state committee member’ Daya, who each carried a reward of INR two million on their heads, and ‘divisional committee secretary’ Birsu, while the party’s ‘central committee member’ Ramakrishna (RK) reportedly escaped. RK’s son Munna, and a few top leaders Ramachandra Reddy alias Chalapathi alias Appa Rao, secretary of the East division, his wife Aruna, Gajarla Ravi alias Uday, military incharge of the AOBSZC, ‘divisional committee member’s Ashok and Sudheer were believed to have been killed. Others identified among the dead were Dasu alias Madhu, Rajesh, Mamata, Murali all ‘divisional committee member’s; Latha, Swetha and Budri ‘area committee member’s, adds The Hindu. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported, 18 Maoist cadres were killed in an encounter with a combined team of AP and Odisha Police near Jantri in Malkangiri District of Odisha, in the AndhraOdisha Border (AOB) area, in the early hours on October 24.
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October - 27 
Two more Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead in the Chitrakonda forest area of Malkangiri District on October 27, taking the rebel toll to 30 in the third encounter in as many days, reports New Indian Express. The Security Force (SF) personnel ran into a group of Maoists in t
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Two more Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead in the Chitrakonda forest area of Malkangiri District on October 27, taking the rebel toll to 30 in the third encounter in as many days, reports New Indian Express. The Security Force (SF) personnel ran into a group of Maoists in the dense forest of Chitrakonda during the ongoing combing operations and warned the latter to surrender. However, the rebels opened fire in a bid to escape, Visakhapatnam (rural) Superintendent of Police (SP) Rahul Dev Sharma said. The exchange of fire continued for about 20 minutes. When the guns fell silent, the Police found two bodies. “Their photos would be released shortly. The police are willing to help injured Maoists get medical treatment if they are willing to surrender,” Sharma said.
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November - 6 November - 7
Four PLFI cadres, who were arrested from near Lohajmi village in Khunti District on November 6, were remanded in judicial custody today (November 7) even as Police continued search for one of their associates who managed to flee during the last night raid, reports The Telegraph. Sources said a joint
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Four PLFI cadres, who were arrested from near Lohajmi village in Khunti District on November 6, were remanded in judicial custody today (November 7) even as Police continued search for one of their associates who managed to flee during the last night raid, reports The Telegraph. Sources said a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police personnel rounded up the four during a search operation launched following a tip-off on movement of suspected rebels in forests along the bank of Karo river in Tapkara area. After a hot chase, the security men arrested Prasanna Gudia, Ruben Gudia, Manoj Gudia and Susrihit Bodra from the village, some 40 kilometres from Khunti District headquarters. A gun, cartridges, mobile phones and PLFI literature were found on them. Another rebel Sanjeevan Topno alias Disco, however, gave the Police the slip in the darkness of the night. "The police have intensified search to nab Sanjeevan," Khunti SP Anish Gupta said. He added the four had revealed some information about the outfit and the Police were verifying their claims.
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November - 18 
One Policeman was injured in a pipe bomb blast allegedly triggered by Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres in Bijapur District on November 18, reports PTI. The incident occurred near a river under Mirtur Police Station area when a Road Opening Party (ROP) of security personnel, deployed
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One Policeman was injured in a pipe bomb blast allegedly triggered by Communist Party of IndiaMaoist (CPIMaoist) cadres in Bijapur District on November 18, reports PTI. The incident occurred near a river under Mirtur Police Station area when a Road Opening Party (ROP) of security personnel, deployed between Mirtur and Fulgatta villages, was out on duty, a senior Police official said. When Security Forces (SFs) were on their way back to Mirtur, the rebels detonated the pipe bomb, causing splinter injuries to an assistant constable Veer Singh, he said. The Maoists fled to the forest after setting off the blast. A combing operation has been launched to trace the attackers, the official said.
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November - 24 
The Kerala Police on November 25, intensified the search for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who could have escaped November 24 encounter with Thunderbolt Commandos in the forest in Nilambur in Malappuram District in which two extremists were killed even as the Communist Part
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The Kerala Police on November 25, intensified the search for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who could have escaped November 24 encounter with Thunderbolt Commandos in the forest in Nilambur in Malappuram District in which two extremists were killed even as the Communist Party of India (CPI), rights groups and several influential personalities protested the State’s “Maoist hunt” and allegations came up to the effect that the encounter might have been fake, reports The Hindu. Sources in the Police said that the combing operations were not limited to forests under the Karulayi Forest Range in Nilambur where the gunfight between the Maoists and the Commandos had reportedly taken place but a large number of personnel were engaged in the efforts in the areas contiguous to the Nilambur forests in Palakkad, Kozhikode and Wayanad Districts. Those killed in the encounter, according to sources, were Kapu Devaraj, a ‘central committee member’ of the CPI-Maoist and chief coordinator of the outfit’s Kerala operations, and a woman activist, Ajitha alias Kaveri. Both were said to be natives of Andhra Pradesh. Reports also said that a third Maoist, probably a top functionary from Kerala, was killed in the gunfight or had escaped with serious injuries.
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November - 25 
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a Maoist cadre wanted in connection with an attempt to murder case was arrested from Antagarh region in Kanker District on November 25, reports The Pioneer. “District Police during a search operation was tipped off about presence of Kaliram Anchal (30), a re
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Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a Maoist cadre wanted in connection with an attempt to murder case was arrested from Antagarh region in Kanker District on November 25, reports The Pioneer. “District Police during a search operation was tipped off about presence of Kaliram Anchal (30), a resident of Antagarh in Kasdand village” SP, Kanker, ML Kotwani said. Acting on the input, Police arrested the Maoist against whom an attempt to murder case was registered with Antagarh Police Station, he said.
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November - 26 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Joga Markam (28), a native of Dhanikarka Village, was arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) from Kuakonda Police Station in Dantewada District on November 26, reports The Indian Express. He was carrying a reward of INR 1
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Joga Markam (28), a native of Dhanikarka Village, was arrested by a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) from Kuakonda Police Station in Dantewada District on November 26, reports The Indian Express. He was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head and allegedly involved in the Malewada landmine attack in which seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in March 30, 2016. The arrest came after a squad of District Force and CRPF launched a search operation in the interiors of Kuakonda, based on inputs about presence of the Naxal. Joga had been active with the CPI-Maoist for last three years during which he was involved in at least 10 Naxal [left Wing extremism (LWE)] attacks in the region, Police said.
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November - 26 
A villager was injured in blast allegedly triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near a Government school in Kanker District on November 26, reports The Pioneer. The blast in which a villager was injured, took place at the entry point of the Government middle school Bhaisa
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A villager was injured in blast allegedly triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near a Government school in Kanker District on November 26, reports The Pioneer. The blast in which a villager was injured, took place at the entry point of the Government middle school Bhaisa under Rowghat Police Station limits of the District. “The incident happened around 8 am and 8.30 am while school was running and students were inside the school building in Bhaisa village,” Superintendent of Police (SP), Kanker, ML Kotwani said. Police had received information that Maoists had placed banner-poster in the Government school. Immediately security personnel were dispatched to the spot, the SP said. However, before the force could arrive at the spot, a man identified as Sonu Ram Dugga (35) tried to put away a suspected looking container with a stick which exploded and the man sustained serious injuries, SP Kotwani added.Meanwhile, two suspected Maoists were arrested during a search operation carried out by Security Forces (SFs) in jungles near Bechapal village under Mirtur Police Station in Dantewada District on November 26, reports The Pioneer. They were identified as Somaru Oyam (25) and Mangu Oyam (47) who tried to run away after seeing Police party, a senior police official said while adding that the duo was Jan Militia members.
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November - 26 
The Police arrested top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre at Pavda Pahad in Nutadih village under Ghorabandha Police Station in East Singhbhum District on November 26, reports The Avenue Mail. The arrested Maoist was identified as Sanatan Munda, a resident of Naxal [Left Wing Extrem
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The Police arrested top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre at Pavda Pahad in Nutadih village under Ghorabandha Police Station in East Singhbhum District on November 26, reports The Avenue Mail. The arrested Maoist was identified as Sanatan Munda, a resident of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] infested area. Sanatan belonged to a 15-member Ghorabandha squad. The Maoists was arrested during a search operation being carried by District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The drive was led by rural Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohammad Arshi. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Anup Mathew, said that acting on a tip-off they acted and have recovered a lap top along with six live cartilages, magazines, and carbine.
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December - 9 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) seized a few rounds of bullet, musket and other arms and ammunition in West Midnapore District, reports India Today on December 10. CRPF jawans of the 184th Battalion led by Deputy Commander (DC) of CRPF 184th Battalion, Prabir Kumar Ghosh, identified a myster
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) seized a few rounds of bullet, musket and other arms and ammunition in West Midnapore District, reports India Today on December 10. CRPF jawans of the 184th Battalion led by Deputy Commander (DC) of CRPF 184th Battalion, Prabir Kumar Ghosh, identified a mysterious sack of goods which was tied at its neck in a forest of Poradiha Village during two search operations. He initially suspected that the sack belonged to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres. The jawans then, cordoned the abandoned sack and informed the Bomb Disposal Squad of 207 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) Force. The squad arrived on the site and retrieved a musket, 8 rounds of bullet and an empty cap of bullet from the sack. The retrieved arms were then handed over by the squad to the Jamboni Police Station. The presence of these arms has lead to the creation of a sense of worry among the residents of the locality on whether it is signaling the rise of Maoists in the region.
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December - 12 
Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were spotted at Chenappadi near Kalikavu inside Nilambur Forest region in Malappuram District on December 12, reports The Times of India. A joint team of anti-naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] squad of Police and Kerala Thunderbolts c
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Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were spotted at Chenappadi near Kalikavu inside Nilambur Forest region in Malappuram District on December 12, reports The Times of India. A joint team of anti-naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] squad of Police and Kerala Thunderbolts commandos carried hours-long search in the area. According to the Police, it was a worker of Pullakode Estate who had first noticed the men with backpacks and alerted the local people and Police. Following this, the Police team led by Circle Inspector (CI) of Nilambur, Sunil Pulikkan and Thunderbolts personnel carried out a search in the deep forest areas. After the recent encounter of two CPI-Maoist cadres with Police which culminated in the death of two Naxals, Police have intensified vigil in the region.
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December - 13 
A Maoist was killed by SFs in forests near Peddagelur Village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District. According to Bijapur, SP, K L Dhruv, a patrolling party comprising Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA)'s 204th battalion, DRG and STF was out on a search operation i
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A Maoist was killed by SFs in forests near Peddagelur Village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District. According to Bijapur, SP, K L Dhruv, a patrolling party comprising Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA)'s 204th battalion, DRG and STF was out on a search operation in the interiors of Basaguda, around 450 Kilometers away from Raipur. When the party reached close to Peddagelur, they came under heavy fire from Maoists that led to gun-battle between both the sides, the SP said. After the firing stopped, body of a Maoist clad in 'black uniform', a country-made gun, bag and other items were recovered while searching the spot, he said. The identity of all three killed Maoists was being ascertained.Meanwhile, three Maoists were arrested from theforest of Cherli Nilavaya under Mirtur Police Station limits in Bijapur District on December 13, reportsPTI. Those arrested were identified as Boda Kadti (30), Kumma Kadti (32) and Baisu Kunjam (28). The three were allegedly involved in the murder of an Assistant Constable who was posted in Mirtur, last year, SP, K L Dhruv said.
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December - 13 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from a forest under Rajauli Police Station in Nawada District during a combing operation on December 13, reports The Times of India. Superintendent of Police (SP), Vikas Barman, said Police were conducting search for arms and amm
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from a forest under Rajauli Police Station in Nawada District during a combing operation on December 13, reports The Times of India. Superintendent of Police (SP), Vikas Barman, said Police were conducting search for arms and ammunition on the basis of information provided by the four. The Maoists had planned to strike vital public installations taking advantage of the cold weather and extreme foggy conditions prevailing throughout the District. The ultras led by Praduman Sharma had set several railway equipment and vehicles at the newly-constructed Kharond railway station under Rajauli sub-division on fire on October 3 besides furling black flags on Independence Day, added the SP. The four cadres have been identified as Manoj Yadav, Akhilesh Kumar, Surendra Yadav and Ramchandra Yadav. Acting on a tip- off, the four were arrested while trying to escape in a boat from Phulwaria dam under Hardiya panchayat under Rajauli Police Station in a joint operation involving the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel and local Police.
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December - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Bijapur District on December 18, reports The India Express. The skirmish took place when a joint team of security men from various Forces was out on a combing operation in the interio
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Bijapur District on December 18, reports The India Express. The skirmish took place when a joint team of security men from various Forces was out on a combing operation in the interiors of Mirtur Police Station limits, Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mohit Garg told PTI. Acting on inputs about the presence of CPI-Maoist in Hakwa and Hallur Village areas of Mirtur, a composite squad of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) 199th Battalion and District Force, had launched the operation on December 17 towards the target area, the ASP said. On December 18, when the security personnel were cordoning-off a forested patch near Hakwa village, about 450 kilometres from Mirtur, the Maoists fired on them leading to a gun battle between the two sides, he said. However, the Maoistssoon escaped from the spot. During search, the body of a male Maoist cadre in ‘uniform’, a muzzle loading gun and other CPI-Maoist-related material were recovered from the spot, he said adding that the identity of the killed Maoist was being ascertained. “The police team is reported to be safe and approaching back their camp,” he added.
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