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January - 16 
According to New Indian Express, police investigation has unearthed the links of Maoists in Koraput district with that of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The link was ascertained after the arrest in June 2007 of five top-ranking Maoists by Koraput police from Tamil Nadu. During investig
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According to New Indian Express, police investigation has unearthed the links of Maoists in Koraput district with that of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The link was ascertained after the arrest in June 2007 of five top-ranking Maoists by Koraput police from Tamil Nadu. During investigation, police got vital clues that one of the arrested Maoists had a direct link with the LTTE in Tamil Nadu. Intelligence sources informed that the entry of Tamil refugees from Jaffna in Sri Lanka to Malkangiri in Orissa five years back could have established these links.
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January - 18 
According to Asian Age, the Union Home Ministry has been alerted through a fresh report that the Maoists are acquiring new lethal weaponry besides upgrading their military base and expertise by forming six regular armed Coys. The Intelligence Bureau has reportedly indicated that while earlier 162 di
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According to Asian Age, the Union Home Ministry has been alerted through a fresh report that the Maoists are acquiring new lethal weaponry besides upgrading their military base and expertise by forming six regular armed Coys. The Intelligence Bureau has reportedly indicated that while earlier 162 districts in 14 States were affected by left-wing extremism, now 182 districts are affected in 16 States. While 12 extremist groups are operating in Andhra Pradesh alone; Narayanpur in Jharkhand, Someshwar and Khymore Hills in Bihar on Nepal border are witnessing increased concentration, it said. The Bureau has also alerted the home ministry that the Siliguri corridor is also activated and Maoists are importing cadres from Bihar and Jharkhand to Malda in West Bengal via Katiyar and Sahebganj route.
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January - 18 
The report says that recovery of rockets and grenade launcher dyes in Bhopal (capital of Madhya Pradesh) are a matter of concern for security agencies who accept that the Maoists have gained expertise in making lethal weapons. Maoists are widely using AK-47s, self-loading rifles, Carbines, .303 Rifl
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The report says that recovery of rockets and grenade launcher dyes in Bhopal (capital of Madhya Pradesh) are a matter of concern for security agencies who accept that the Maoists have gained expertise in making lethal weapons. Maoists are widely using AK-47s, self-loading rifles, Carbines, .303 Rifles, DBBL, Mines/IEDs besides gelatin sticks, TNT, potassium chlorate mixture and other low grade explosives, it stated. The Intelligence Bureau also notes that the CPI-Maoist is acquiring their land mine manufacturing techniques from the LTTE.
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January - 18 
While their main source of weaponry is weapons snatched from the police, security forces, civilians and private companies, they also source their weapons from other militant groups, smugglers, gun dealers, illegal arms manufacturing units besides pilfering arms and explosives from ordinance factorie
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While their main source of weaponry is weapons snatched from the police, security forces, civilians and private companies, they also source their weapons from other militant groups, smugglers, gun dealers, illegal arms manufacturing units besides pilfering arms and explosives from ordinance factories, says the report.
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March - 7 
According to Statesman, a recent report prepared by the Union Home Ministry states that the Maoists are steadily spreading their activities in new areas of the West Bengal whereas a majority of the Maoist-infested states have slowly pushed the outfit into a corner over the past four years. In West B
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According to Statesman, a recent report prepared by the Union Home Ministry states that the Maoists are steadily spreading their activities in new areas of the West Bengal whereas a majority of the Maoist-infested states have slowly pushed the outfit into a corner over the past four years. In West Bengal, a total of 12 police stations were identified as Maoist-infested in 2006. The number was four in 2003. After 2003, the Maoists have gained ground in the state. In 2004, Maoists made their presence felt in six police station areas and in 2005, the number of affected police stations reached to seven. As the number reached to 12 in 2006, it clearly appeared the state failed to stop the spread of Maoist activities here. In comparison to West Bengal, other Maoist-infested states like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand dealt with the problem more efficiently. These states not only stopped the spread of Naxalite (left-wing extremists) violence but also “recaptured” some areas where the extremists had earlier made their presence felt, the report indicates. In Andhra Pradesh, the total number of Maoist-infested police stations were 183 in 2003 but it came down to 93 in 2006. Similarly in Bihar, the number of Maoist-infested police stations came down to 69 in 2006. In 2003, the state had a total of 100 affected police stations. Jharkhand also dealt with the problem efficiently. In 2003, the state had 96 affected police stations in terms of Maoist violence but in 2006 the number came down to 85. However, in some states like Orissa and Chhattisgarh, Maoists have spread their activities in new areas during the period. Overall in the country, Maoist activities have been curved significantly. In 2003 the total number of Naxalite affected police stations was 491 but in 2006 the number came down to 395. The report was prepared with the figure available till 2006. Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), Raj Kanojia, said that till date 13-14 police stations in three districts, Bankura, Purulia and Midnapore West, were affected in the State.
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April - 23 
The Union Government, in its status paper on Naxalite (left-wing extremism) activities, said that Naxalite violence and casualties in their attacks registered a rise in 2007 compared to the previous year. The status paper, released on April 23, however, said that the problem was mainly restricted to
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The Union Government, in its status paper on Naxalite (left-wing extremism) activities, said that Naxalite violence and casualties in their attacks registered a rise in 2007 compared to the previous year. The status paper, released on April 23, however, said that the problem was mainly restricted to four States — Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Orissa — which together accounted for over 80 percent of the cases. A total of 696 fatalities were reported in 1,565 incidents in 2007. In the previous year, 678 deaths had occurred in 1,509 cases of left-wing extremism related violence. The Paper further said that the number of police stations affected by left-wing extremism in 2007 fell to 361 compared to 395 in the previous year.
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April - 29 
India was among the countries worst affected by terrorism with militant attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and in the Northeast, attacks by Naxalites and attacks elsewhere in the country taking a toll of more than 2,300 lives in 2007, the US State Department said, according to PTI. The State Department, i
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India was among the countries worst affected by terrorism with militant attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and in the Northeast, attacks by Naxalites and attacks elsewhere in the country taking a toll of more than 2,300 lives in 2007, the US State Department said, according to PTI. The State Department, in its annual report on terrorism, said terrorist activities along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir are on the decline but Pakistan-based militant outfits like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and other terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in the Valley. "Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba and other Kashmir-focused groups continued regional attack planning. In 2007, Kashmir-focused groups continued to support attacks in Afghanistan, and operatives trained by the groups continued to feature in Al-Qaeda transnational attack planning," it said. The report said Indian Government’s counter terrorism efforts remained hampered by outdated and overburdened law enforcement and legal systems. "The Indian court system was slow, laborious, and prone to corruption. Terrorism trials can take years to complete. Many of India’s local police forces were poorly staffed, lacked training, and were ill-equipped to combat terrorism effectively," the report said. Noting about the attack on Samjhauta Express in February 2007, the report said it was carried out by extremists who tried to incite anger among the Hindus and Muslims. "These attacks, which killed and injured both Muslims and Hindus, were probably conducted by extremists hoping to incite anger between the Hindu and Muslim communities. "Indian officials claim that the perpetrators of these attacks have links to groups based in Pakistan and Bangladesh, particularly Lashkar-e-Toiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and Harkat-ul-Jihad Islami, among others," the report said. The report also took note of the US-India Joint Working Group on Terrorism (CTJWG) which has so far met nine times since its formation in 2000. India participated in CTJWGS with 15 other countries, and in multilateral CTJWGS with the EU and with the Bay of Bengal initiative for multi-sectoral technical and economic cooperation, an organisation that promotes economic cooperation among Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal.
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June - 20 
Nearly 120,000 Gutti Koya tribals of Bastar and Bijpur districts of Chhattisgarh have crossed over into Andhra Pradesh’s border district of Khammam over the past six months to escape Salwa Judum (anti-maoist vigilante programme) camps and the Maoist violence. A confidential report of the intelligenc
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Nearly 120,000 Gutti Koya tribals of Bastar and Bijpur districts of Chhattisgarh have crossed over into Andhra Pradesh’s border district of Khammam over the past six months to escape Salwa Judum (anti-maoist vigilante programme) camps and the Maoist violence. A confidential report of the intelligence bureau has cautioned the Andhra Pradesh government of growing unrest among the local tribals in the border districts and prospective violence unleashed by the Maoists as the Gutti Koyas are known supporters of the CPI-Maoist. "They might also be the advance party of the Maoists’ re-entry into AP", the report says.
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July - 3 
Indian Express quoting an intelligence report of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, reports that the Naxalite (left-wing extremist) groups are active in 22 states of the country and are harbouring ambitions of controlling more than a third of India's territories by the end of 2009. Basing its infor
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Indian Express quoting an intelligence report of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, reports that the Naxalite (left-wing extremist) groups are active in 22 states of the country and are harbouring ambitions of controlling more than a third of India's territories by the end of 2009. Basing its information on literature and pamphlets seized by the security forces in anti-Naxal operations, and also on interrogation of arrested extremists, the report says the Naxal groups are aiming to liberate and control 35 per cent of India's land by the end of 2009. The report points out the naxalite groups have spread their activities to states that had earlier not witnessed any Naxal activities like Delhi, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Gujarat. As many as 39 left-wing extremist groups are currently operating in the country with a combined membership of more than a 100,000, the reports further added. The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) alone accounts for more than 90 per cent of violent incidents.
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August - 31 
Telegraph quoting an intelligence report said that the Naxalites (left-wing extremists) have started operating in the Singur area of West Bengal and are persuading villagers to resist Tata Motors’ bid to resume work at the Nano plant. The report prepared by the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau (SIB) r
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Telegraph quoting an intelligence report said that the Naxalites (left-wing extremists) have started operating in the Singur area of West Bengal and are persuading villagers to resist Tata Motors’ bid to resume work at the Nano plant. The report prepared by the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau (SIB) report and submitted to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) says the extremists working under the cover of social welfare organisations in Singur could instigate villagers to launch a violent movement to scare away the plant workers. More than 100 youths from Maoists-infested West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia districts are said to be present in the Singur area in addition to some students of the Jadavpur University known to be Naxalite sympathisers.
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September - 10 
Times of India quoting an intelligence report submitted to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that the left-wing extremists are spreading their presence to 22 states of the country. The extremists are approaching terrorist outfits like the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the U
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Times of India quoting an intelligence report submitted to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that the left-wing extremists are spreading their presence to 22 states of the country. The extremists are approaching terrorist outfits like the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) for arms procurement. The report further said that the extremists are aiming at liberating 35 per cent of country's territory by the end of 2009. Thirty-nine left-wing extremists groups are operating in the country with underground sympathisers and armed cadre active in 15 states while overground supporters exist in seven states, the report said. They have, however, no presence in six states -- Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Sikkim, Goa and Himachal Pradesh. The report further said that there are over 20,000 underground extremists active in the country. Nearly 50,000 overground members and more than 100,000 sympathisers and supporters are working in various frontal organisations of the outfits.
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October - 5 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in its operation across 18 states of the country in 2008 has seized over 7,000 kilograms of explosives with the highest being reported from naxal infested states, according to the latest statistics released by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), reports
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in its operation across 18 states of the country in 2008 has seized over 7,000 kilograms of explosives with the highest being reported from naxal infested states, according to the latest statistics released by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), reports The Hindu. According to the report, while over 6,000-kilograms of explosive was recovered in Bihar, 893.5-kg was recovered from Jharkhand. Both states, which occupy top two positions in the list of States from where explosive seizures were made, have heavy naxal presence. In Jammu and Kashmir, it has recovered explosive to the tune of 186.5-kilograms. While the CRPF recovered 57,460 ammunitions and 1557 arms from across the country, it lost 1143 and 18 of the same.
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October - 5 
The CRPF also received the maximum losses in naxal infested states put together than in rest of the country. Of the total 49 casualties reported by the force, 37 were reported from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. But, with regard to the maximum kills generated by the force, Jammu and Kas
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The CRPF also received the maximum losses in naxal infested states put together than in rest of the country. Of the total 49 casualties reported by the force, 37 were reported from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. But, with regard to the maximum kills generated by the force, Jammu and Kashmir tops the list with 80 militants killed, followed by Jharkhand (30), Assam (20) and Chhattisgarh (17). The highest number of personnel injured was in Jammu and Kashmir at 699, which officials said was a result of the violence over the Amarnath land row. The force took part in 62 shootouts in Chhattisgarh followed by 48 in Jammu and Kashmir and 44 in Jharkhand among others taking the total to 189.
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October - 10 
The Statesman quoting available data on fatalities among the para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) reports that in the first nine months of 2008, more than 60 percent of the fatalities were reported form the areas affected by naxalism (left-wing extremism) in the country, mainly in the s
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The Statesman quoting available data on fatalities among the para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) reports that in the first nine months of 2008, more than 60 percent of the fatalities were reported form the areas affected by naxalism (left-wing extremism) in the country, mainly in the states Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. An official of the CRPF said, "Of the 49 security personnel who died in action, 30 alone were killed while fighting Naxals. In Kashmir, which witnessed violence during the Amarnath land transfer controversy this year, we lost eight security personnel." Arms and ammunition lost in the left-wing extremism affected areas by CRPF is also highest. 12 arms and 900 ammunition were looted by naxals in Chhattisgarh from the CRPF personnel. Out of the 189 encounters, 106 took place in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. 48 encounters were reported from Jammu & Kashmir. The CRPF personnel killed 168 terrorists/extremists in the same period, including 80 in Kashmir, 30 in Jharkhand and 17 naxals in Chhattisgarh. The force also arrested over 1500 militants, seized 1557 arms, and 57,460 ammunition and 7,580 kilograms of explosives.
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October - 19 
The Press Trust of India quoting figures compiled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reports that there are as many as 115000 vacant posts in State Police forces across the country. Terrorism and left-wing extremism affected States such as Gujarat, Karnataka, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jhark
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The Press Trust of India quoting figures compiled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reports that there are as many as 115000 vacant posts in State Police forces across the country. Terrorism and left-wing extremism affected States such as Gujarat, Karnataka, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Bihar have vacant posts ranging from 4,400 to 13,000 in the grade of Constables, Sub-Inspectors (SIs) and Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs). On an average 24.15 per cent posts of DSPs, 20.76 per cent posts of SIs and 10.87 per cent posts of constables are lying vacant across the country. The MHA says in Gujarat, which witnessed a series of bomb blasts recently, has a total sanctioned strength of 43,554 police personnel. But out of this, 8,549 posts, including 7,418 posts of constables, are lying vacant. Karnataka, another state which witnessed terror attacks has a sanctioned strength of 59,442 personnel in its police force. But 9,429 posts, including of 8,235 constables and 72 DSPs, are lying vacant here.
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October - 23 
Daijiworld reports that the naxal (left-wing extremist) groups operating in the four districts of coastal and Malnad Karnataka are facing major setbacks owing to internal differences. These groups consisting of 50–53 people operating under the names Varahi, Malnad, Karavali and Netravati, are led by
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Daijiworld reports that the naxal (left-wing extremist) groups operating in the four districts of coastal and Malnad Karnataka are facing major setbacks owing to internal differences. These groups consisting of 50–53 people operating under the names Varahi, Malnad, Karavali and Netravati, are led by B G Krishnamurti, Mundagaru Lata, Mandegadde Prabha and Hebri Vikram Gowda. There is disillusionment amongst the leaders on issues like surrendering to the government. While the first three seem to have lost interest in the naxal movement and have decided to surrender to the government, the group headed by Hebri Vikram Gowda opposes such an idea.
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October - 30 
Indian Express reports that the Orissa Government has initiated steps to start a scheme of deploying 2,000 armed tribal youths as special police officers (SPOs) in five Maoist-infested districts to fight the extremists. A Orissa Home Department resolution (No 47958 dated October 25, 2008) indicates
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Indian Express reports that the Orissa Government has initiated steps to start a scheme of deploying 2,000 armed tribal youths as special police officers (SPOs) in five Maoist-infested districts to fight the extremists. A Orissa Home Department resolution (No 47958 dated October 25, 2008) indicates that tribal men and women in the age group of 18-25 years from Maoist-infested districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Gajapati, Rayagada and Kandhamal districts would be appointed on a contractual basis for the first three years. Required to pass at least Standard VIII, they would undergo training in arms and ammunition like a regular policeman. As SPOs, they would be paid INR 4,000 in the first two years and INR 4,500 in the third year after which they might be absorbed as sepoys or constables in the regular police vacancies. A senior home department official said, “It’s just like Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist civilian vigilante movement in Chhattisgarh). They will be doing the same things that the SPOs in Chhattisgarh are doing. The aim is to let the tribals defend themselves against the onslaught of Maoists.”
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December - 3 
According to the sources in Uttar Pradesh Home Ministry, explosives meant for mining activities in the State are being diverted to Naxalites (left-wing extremists) to carry out strikes in the other States, PTI reported. "A large number of recoveries of explosives from the Naxalite-infested districts
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According to the sources in Uttar Pradesh Home Ministry, explosives meant for mining activities in the State are being diverted to Naxalites (left-wing extremists) to carry out strikes in the other States, PTI reported. "A large number of recoveries of explosives from the Naxalite-infested districts of Chandauli, Mirzapur and Sonbhadra and other parts of the State have revealed that the Naxalites are exploiting their links with the people involved in mining activities to carry out strikes in other states," a senior Home Ministry official told. According to the report, this year till November, 34348 detonators, 3226 electric detonators, 700 kilograms of explosive, 43 gelatin rods, 1,883 safety fuses, 32.76 tonnes of ammonium nitrate and 200 explosive rods were recovered from different parts of the State. Most of the recoveries were from the Naxalite-affected Chandauli, Mirzapur and Sonebhadra districts, which are also known for mining activities. While 30,000 detonators and 3,100 electric detonators were recovered from Chandauli, over 32 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, 54 detonators and 20 electronic detonators were recovered from Sonebhadra. From Mirzapur 2.6 quintal of ammonium nitrate, 1373 detonators, 100 electric detonators were recovered.
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December - 7 
According to Times of India, around 100 children, in the age group of 10 to 18, fled to the neighbouring villages of Sileru, Koraput, Jaipore and Viskhapatnam as the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is forcefully recruiting child soldiers in the areas adjacent to the Andhra Pradesh and O
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According to Times of India, around 100 children, in the age group of 10 to 18, fled to the neighbouring villages of Sileru, Koraput, Jaipore and Viskhapatnam as the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is forcefully recruiting child soldiers in the areas adjacent to the Andhra Pradesh and Orissa border. The Maoists have specifically targeted Pappuluru, Kappatotti, Naguluru, Tarigetta, Chintagunnal, Kuntawada, Sanyasiguda, Nimmalapadu, Doraguda, Gassiguda and Allurukota villages located near G K Veedhi mandal (administrative division) for their recruitment drive. The CPI-Maoist’s Malkangiri division has also decided to fill up the vacant slots in the platoons and area committees as they are worried over the depleting cadre strength. The Maoists have threatened villagers and asked them to send a minimum of 10 children from each panchayat (village-level self-government institution) to join them. "If the parents ignore their call, the Maoists swoop on the villages in the night and take away kids,'' the report said. The report also said that the Maoists have been imparting training to children to collect information on the police, handle sophisticated weapons and plant mines. "The young recruits are also engaged to collect intelligence inputs on police stations, deliver messages and procure food,'' a police officer involved in anti-Naxal operations said. Almost 90 percent of the members of the cultural outfits of Maoist wings are below 16 years, the report added.
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December - 18 
According to the report of a commission of inquiry instituted by the Orissa Government, frontal organisations of the Maoists support extensive cultivation of ganja (marijuana) in the remote inaccessible hilly terrains of the State, reports The Statesman. Apana Naidu, a native of Andhra Pradesh, is s
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According to the report of a commission of inquiry instituted by the Orissa Government, frontal organisations of the Maoists support extensive cultivation of ganja (marijuana) in the remote inaccessible hilly terrains of the State, reports The Statesman. Apana Naidu, a native of Andhra Pradesh, is said to be the kingpin of the trade. The illegal ganja is transported from Chitrakonda-Gobindpali-Ramgiri area to Raipur in Chhattisgarh. The second route for such consignments is via Kalimela-Malkangiri-Jeypore, Kalahandi, Bargarh to Raipur of Chhattisgarh while the third route is from Koraput to Bhawanipatna to Bargarh.
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December - 31 
The year-end review report published by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on December 31, 2008 says that "the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence during the year 2008 remained at the same level as compared to last year in terms of number of incidents and casualties of Securi
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The year-end review report published by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on December 31, 2008 says that "the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) violence during the year 2008 remained at the same level as compared to last year in terms of number of incidents and casualties of Security Forces. Till November, the number of incidents of violence by Maoists and Police/civilian casualties were 1,435 and 658 as compared to 1,420 and 636 for the corresponding period of the year 2007," IANS reported. The report also said over INR 600 million has been released to eight focus Districts of the country - Gaya and Aurangabad in Bihar, Dantewada and Bijapur in Chhattisgarh, Khammam in Andhra Pradesh, Malkangiri and Raigarh in Orissa and Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh – under the Special Infrastructure Scheme in affected States, adds Bihar Times.
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December - 31 
With the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) making their presence felt in more than half of the 18 Districts in Chhattisgarh, year 2008 saw large scale CPI-Maoist related violence, reports India Today. Out of a total of 212 people killed, 131 were civilians. 63 Police Personnel, 14 Special
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With the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) making their presence felt in more than half of the 18 Districts in Chhattisgarh, year 2008 saw large scale CPI-Maoist related violence, reports India Today. Out of a total of 212 people killed, 131 were civilians. 63 Police Personnel, 14 Special Police Officers and one secret Policeman were also killed by the CPI-Maoist. The Maoists also lost 52 of their cadres. The Hindu, quoting the Director General of Police (DGP), Vishawa Ranjan, reports that about 15,000 armed women Maoists operate in Chhattisgarh and they form a significant chunk of the insurgents engaged in a bitter battle with the State machinery. According to the DGP, "Some 30 percent of the total 50,000 armed rebels, or 15,000, are female insurgents, who actively participate in carrying out major strikes against civilians and Police forces," adding, "Roughly 10,000 highly militarised insurgents are present in Chhattisgarh, backed by another at least armed 35,000-40,000 cadre who carry multiple weapons." The group of women rebels also known as Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangh is a frontal unit of the outlawed CPI-Maoist and plays a key role in all major strikes, the report said, adding, Police officials and experts say hundreds of thousands of minor girls have been forcibly recruited to Maoist ranks as combatants. "Earlier, the militants were taking away one boy or girl from each family when they had total command in the interiors but now their recruitment efforts are facing resistance as people are not rallying behind them," said the Police chief, claiming, "… Maoists had just stepped in and were trying to win over local tribal population by taking up their issues and beating up forest guards but at that time, there were not many killings. Police made serious attempts after 2004 to counter Maoists and have now pushed them on the backfoot."
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