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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2020
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January - 1 
Two Army personnel were killed in an exchange of fire with Pakistani infiltrators along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) early on January 1, reports Daily Excelsior.The infiltrators were intercepted in the Khari Thrayat forest when they were trying to enter in
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Two Army personnel were killed in an exchange of fire with Pakistani infiltrators along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) early on January 1, reports Daily Excelsior.The infiltrators were intercepted in the Khari Thrayat forest when they were trying to enter into India from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), officials said. Jammu-based Indian Army Public Relations Officer (PRO) Lieutenant Colonel Devender Anand said in a statement, “Two army soldiers martyred during cordon and search operation in Nowshera sector. The operation is still in progress and further details are awaited.”The search operation was launched following information about the movement of suspected terrorists, the officials added.
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January - 7 
A local militant identified as Shahid, a resident of Bijbehara area of Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Awantipora area in Pulwama District on January 7 (today), reports Hindustan Times. The SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operat
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A local militant identified as Shahid, a resident of Bijbehara area of Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Awantipora area in Pulwama District on January 7 (today), reports Hindustan Times. The SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Churswoo village of Awantipora in the early hours of on January 7 following information about the presence of the militant there, Police said.He was asked to surrender by the SFs but he chose to engage them in a gun battle, they said, adding that the militant was killed after a brief exchange of fire.
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January - 10 
Two Police personnel were injured in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forest under the Chintalnar Police Station limitsin Sukma District of Chhattisgarhon January 10, reports The Pioneer.The Maoists fired on a team of District Reserve Guards (DRG), injuring two per
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Two Police personnel were injured in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forest under the Chintalnar Police Station limitsin Sukma District of Chhattisgarhon January 10, reports The Pioneer.The Maoists fired on a team of District Reserve Guards (DRG), injuring two personnel, when they were cordoning off the forest which is on the border of Sukma and Bijapur Districts, a senior Police official said. More details were awaited at the time of reporting.
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January - 11 
AR while conducting search operation in near New Kaiphundai in Tamenglong District of Manipur was fired up on by suspected militants, on January 11, reports E-pao. Upon retaliation the militants fled leaving behind a civilian they had abducted.
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AR while conducting search operation in near New Kaiphundai in Tamenglong District of Manipur was fired up on by suspected militants, on January 11, reports E-pao. Upon retaliation the militants fled leaving behind a civilian they had abducted.
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January - 13 
A local militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Chadoora area following information about the presence of militants there, Police said. A
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A local militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 13, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Chadoora area following information about the presence of militants there, Police said. A gunfight broke out after the lone militant opened fire on the SFs who retaliated, resulting in the killing of the militant, who was identified as Adil Ahmed, a resident of Budgam. The Print adds that a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, identified as Adil Gulzar, who was allegedly plotting the assassination of five Kashmiris — two SF officers, a journalist, a professor and a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson - was killed in an encounter in Brahmpora village in Budgam District.
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January - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) destroyed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Pujariguda forest at Bonda Ghat area in Malkangiri District of Odisha on January 16, reports Odishabytes. As per the report, a joint team of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) pe
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Security Forces (SFs) destroyed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Pujariguda forest at Bonda Ghat area in Malkangiri District of Odisha on January 16, reports Odishabytes. As per the report, a joint team of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel conducted a search operation on January 13 on the basis of the intelligence input about Maoists having set up a camp inside the forest. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo said, “During the search operation on January 16, the Maoists hiding inside the forest suddenly opened fire on us. An exchange of fire ensued and the Maoists fled the area. The security personnel later busted a camp inside the forest and seized several articles. A fresh search operation has begun in the forest to track down the rebels.”
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January - 18 
A joint team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF’s) 60 battalion destroyed a camp of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and arrested a cadre in Sinko forests under Bandhgaon Police Station limits in
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A joint team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF’s) 60 battalion destroyed a camp of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and arrested a cadre in Sinko forests under Bandhgaon Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 18, reports The Times of India. As per the report, on receiving a tip off about the presence of the PLFI cadres in the said forest, the Security Forces (SFs) had launched an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation. As soon as the SFs reached the forest, cadres of PLFI fired shots at them leading to an exchange of fire. "The exchange of fire lasted for about 20 minutes, resulting in the extremists fleeing from their camp. We have arrested a rebel and our interrogation is on to ascertain his identity and his involvement in extremist activities," said the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Pranav Anand adding that SFs recovered a 9mm pistol, a single barrel gun and a few cartridges, besides items of daily use from the PLFI camp.
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January - 18 
An exchange of fire took place between cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) in the Sumerbandh area under Phiringia Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on January 18, reports The Pioneer. On receiving inputs about the presence of Maoists o
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An exchange of fire took place between cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) in the Sumerbandh area under Phiringia Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on January 18, reports The Pioneer. On receiving inputs about the presence of Maoists of the KKBN (Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh) Division in the forest, Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel launched a combing operation. But spotting the SOG personnel, the Maoists opened fire, to which the police retaliated leading to a gun-battle. However, there were no reports of any casualties from both sides. Following the gunfight, the SFs destroyed a Maoist camp and have launched a combing operation in the area to trace the fleeing Maoists.
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January - 19 
A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area between Tekalgudem and Basaguda villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 19, reports The Hindu. As per the report, the incident took place when
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A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area between Tekalgudem and Basaguda villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on January 19, reports The Hindu. As per the report, the incident took place when a team of 168th battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), a unit of its 204th CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) battalion and State Police were conducting an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in the said area. After the exchange of fire, body of a female Maoist along with three rifles have been recovered from the spot, said the Officials adding that a search of the area is ongoing and the identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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January - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 20 killed three militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including a ‘commander’, in the Wachi area of Shopian (Shopian District) of Jammu and Kashmir in India, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs after inputs about presence of a group of militants cordoned off the area. D
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 20 killed three militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including a ‘commander’, in the Wachi area of Shopian (Shopian District) of Jammu and Kashmir in India, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs after inputs about presence of a group of militants cordoned off the area. During the cordon, militants fired on troops leading to a gun battle in which three militants were killed. They were identified as Wasim Ahmad Wani, ‘district commander’ of HM, of Uripora Nagbal, Shopian; Adil Ahmad Shiekh of Zainapora, Shopian; and Hidayatullah Malik of Sharadpora, Shopian. Adil Sheikh was a Special Police Officer (SPO), who stole seven rifles and one pistol from the house of then legislator Aijaz Ahmad Mir’s official residence in Jawahar Nagar area of Srinagar on September 29, 2018, to join HM.
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January - 21 
Two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed during an encounter with militants in Khrew area in Pampore town in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a tipoff, SFs including 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and Awantipora Police raided a mili
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Two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed during an encounter with militants in Khrew area in Pampore town in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on a tipoff, SFs including 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and Awantipora Police raided a militant hideout in Zantrag forest area in Khrew where militants were believed to be hiding. As the SFs zeroed-in on the hideout in the forest village, the hiding militants fired indiscriminately on the troops resulting in fatal injuries to an Army and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel, identified as Rifleman Rahul of 50 RR and SOG personnel Shahbaz Ahmad of Manjakote in Rajouri, who later succumbed to their injuries. Militants fled from the spot after the initial encounter and SFs conducted searches of the forest villages but could not trace them.
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One militant of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was killed in the exchange of fire that took place in Khrew area in Pampore town in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 21, taking the death toll to three on January 22, reports Daily Excelsior on January 23.The exchange of fire started on Ja
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One militant of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was killed in the exchange of fire that took place in Khrew area in Pampore town in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 21, taking the death toll to three on January 22, reports Daily Excelsior on January 23.The exchange of fire started on January 21 after Security Forces (SFs) including 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and Awantipora Police raided a militant hideout in Zantrag forest area of Khrew where militants were hiding. As the SFs zeroed-in on the hideout in the forest village, the hiding militants fired indiscriminately on the troops resulting in the death of two SF personnel, who succumbed to their injuries. During the exchange of fire, the next day, the troops found the militants in the forest area in the afternoon and challenged them leading to an encounter in which one militant was killed. The identity of the militant is yet to be ascertained. The searches of the area were conducted and his body and arms and ammunition were recovered. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported two SF personnel were killed during an encounter with militants in Khrew area in Pampore town in Pulwama District of J&K on January 21.
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January - 25 
The ‘chief commander’ of Jaish-e-Mohamamd (JeM), along with his two associates were killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Force (SF) personnel at Hariparigam village of Tral in Awantipora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain
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The ‘chief commander’ of Jaish-e-Mohamamd (JeM), along with his two associates were killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Force (SF) personnel at Hariparigam village of Tral in Awantipora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Qari Yasir,JeM ‘chief commander’, and his two associates, Moosa alias Abu Usman and Burhanudin Sheikh. 15 Corps Commander General KJS Dhillon said that for the last four to five days, a Jaish [JeM] module mostly foreigners, was active and was planning to do something sensational on the eve of Republic day 2020. “This module includes one militant identified as Saifullah, who was killed in Khrew area of Pulwama recently,” he said.Dhillon said that in today’s (January 25) operation, three security forces personnel were also injured and are undergoing treatment at Army base hospital. “I want to tell this that a major incident on January 26 has been averted. Today’s operation was based on hard and actual intelligence,” he added.KJS Dhillon also said, the Army has wiped out the Pakistan-based terrorist group JeM's leadership in J&K. Groups like the LeT and al-Badr have been completely decimated, and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) only has one ‘commander’ Riyaz Kaikoo left, he said, adds India Today.
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January - 26 
The Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a camp of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) after an exchange of fire with Maoists in Rayagada District of Odisha on January 26, reports The Times of India. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Saravana Vivek M., on receiving a tip-off about t
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The Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a camp of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) after an exchange of fire with Maoists in Rayagada District of Odisha on January 26, reports The Times of India. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Saravana Vivek M., on receiving a tip-off about the presence of the Maoists at a road construction site in Niyamgiri forest, a joint team of SFs launched a combing operation in the area. On seeing the SFs, the Maoists detonated three Improvised Electronic Devices (IEDs). The SFs escaped the explosion and retaliated leading to a gun-battle and subsequently destroying the Maoist camp. No injuries were reported from both sides in the incident. The SFs seized a huge cache of ammunition and other material from the camp.
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January - 27 
A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed in an encounter with SFs in Kulgam District of J&K on January 27, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs cordoned off Makroo Mohalla in South Kashmir’s Kulgam District after they received an input about presence of militants in the village. As the SFs cordoned
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A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed in an encounter with SFs in Kulgam District of J&K on January 27, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs cordoned off Makroo Mohalla in South Kashmir’s Kulgam District after they received an input about presence of militants in the village. As the SFs cordoned off the village, the locals pelted stones on the SFs to prevent them for conducting the operation. SFs fired USED teargas to disperse them. The militant hiding in a house, fired on the SFs injuring an army personnel, Sharifudin. The SFs fired at him in retaliation, killing him outside the house. The militant was identified as Shahid Ahmad Thokar, who had joined militancy recently (date not specified). One pistol and a grenade have been recovered from the site of encounter. A Police spokesman said, “Incriminating material including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. All these materials have been taken into case records for further investigation and to probe his complicity in other terror crimes”.
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January - 27 
A militant was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) after the militants opened fire on a patrol team in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 27, reports Daily Excelsior. One soldier was also injured in the encounter after he was hit by a bullet fired by some mi
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A militant was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) after the militants opened fire on a patrol team in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 27, reports Daily Excelsior. One soldier was also injured in the encounter after he was hit by a bullet fired by some militants in the Arwani area of Anantnag district, Police said. The identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained.
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January - 29 
Five cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Perimilibhatthi forest at Bhamragad area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, following an exchange of fire between Maoists and the Police personnel on January 29, reports The Indian Express. The Superintendent of Poli
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Five cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Perimilibhatthi forest at Bhamragad area in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, following an exchange of fire between Maoists and the Police personnel on January 29, reports The Indian Express. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawade, said, “A C-60 team of Police had launched an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation on the basis of intelligence input that there was a Maoist meeting happening near the forest. An exchange of fire ensued between our parties and the Maoists numbering around 40. After about 15 minutes of exchange of fire, Maoists decamped from the spot. But the Police team followed them and five of them were arrested after a second round of exchange there.” The arrested cadres were identified as – Rainu Sonu Wadde (20),Bandu Chukku Wadde (25) – both a residents of Padmakot village of Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh and members of Kutul Dalam (armed squad) of the State; Sukhram Soma Usendi (40), Doghe IrpaUsendi (30) – both residents of Usewada in Narayanpur District and Keye Saybi Wadde (40). The latter three cadres are the ‘militia members’ of CPI-Maoist. The Police have recovered three weapons and material from their possession.
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January - 31 
A group of militants opened fire at a Police team near Ban Toll Plaza on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH) in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) early on January 31 (today), triggering a gunfight in which three militants were killed and a Policeman sustained injuries, reports Daily Exc
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A group of militants opened fire at a Police team near Ban Toll Plaza on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH) in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) early on January 31 (today), triggering a gunfight in which three militants were killed and a Policeman sustained injuries, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing took place around 5 am when a Police team stopped a Srinagar-bound truck for checking near the Toll Plaza in Ban area of Nagrota. Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbagh Singh said 3-4 terrorists were going to Srinagar when they were intercepted by the Police team at the toll plaza. Three militants were killed in the ensuing gunfight while one of them is believed to be in the trap, he said.The truck driver Mohamamd Mabool was arrested and has been taken into custody for questioning, adds The Indian Express. Four weapons and some ammunition and explosives have also been recovered from the spot. The DGP said the terrorists were part of a freshly infiltrated group, who have entered this side from the International Border (IB) in Hiranagar in Kathua District and were on their way to Kashmir Valley. The identity of the slain militants and their group affiliation are yet to be ascertained.
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February - 1 February - 2
On February 2, the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) took responsibility for the exchange of fire with Army's 9 Rajputana Rifles at Wara Natun Gaon in Tinsukia District along Assam-Arunachal border, reports East Mojo. ULFA-I further claimed that four Army troopers have sustained s
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On February 2, the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) took responsibility for the exchange of fire with Army's 9 Rajputana Rifles at Wara Natun Gaon in Tinsukia District along Assam-Arunachal border, reports East Mojo. ULFA-I further claimed that four Army troopers have sustained serious injuries during the exchange of fire on February 1. A source in the Army, however, said, "There has been no casualties or injuries, whatsoever, in the armed forces, rather one militant sustained bullet injuries." On the other hand, Security forces claimed that the cadres involved in the incident belonged to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), and not ULFA-I.
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February - 2 
An exchange of fire took place between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) at Rajderwa forest area in Jhumra village under Chatrochati Police Station limits in Bokaro District of Jharkhand on February 2, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, on rece
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An exchange of fire took place between cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Security Forces (SFs) at Rajderwa forest area in Jhumra village under Chatrochati Police Station limits in Bokaro District of Jharkhand on February 2, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, on receiving a tip-off that a squad including women cadres of Maoist ‘commander’ Santosh Mahto alias Mithlesh Singh alias Durvodhan Mahto was camping in the area, the Bokaro Police along with the 26th battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted a search operation. On seeing the SFs, the Maoists opened fire leading to a gun-battle in which a trooper of the CRPF, identified as Subodh Kumar, received bullet injuries, adds Indiablooms.
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February - 5 
Three militants and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper were killed in an exchange of fire on the National Highway (NH) in Laway Pora area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter took place when three persons coming from Baramul
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Three militants and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper were killed in an exchange of fire on the National Highway (NH) in Laway Pora area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 5, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter took place when three persons coming from Baramulla towards Srinagar, were stopped by special Police naka (barricade) party for checking after they got suspicious about them but one of them fired on the Security Forces (SFs) leading to an exchange of fire in which two militants were killed and a CRPF trooper was killed. Another militant who was injured later succumbed to his injuries. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, identified the three militants as Zia ur Rehman, Khateeb and Fayaz Umar. “Rehman who belonged to district Budgam was affiliated with LeT (Lashkar-e-Taiba). Another one is Khateeb from Bijbehara and was affiliated with Hizb (Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, HM). Third was Fayaz Umar affiliated with ISJK (Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir). This is for the first time that we have seen that three militants belonging to three different outfits were together. The fact that we have been saying that the different outfits are working in coordination was proved true today.” Sophisticated weapons including two pistols and some grenades were recovered from the encounter site
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February - 9 February - 10
The Army killed three militants, in a gun battle on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on the intervening night of February 9 and 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants, according to sources, were trying to infiltrate into the Indian territo
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The Army killed three militants, in a gun battle on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on the intervening night of February 9 and 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants, according to sources, were trying to infiltrate into the Indian territory from Mendhar sector along with arms, ammunition and explosives when they were intercepted and killed by the troops during exchange of shelling and firing. “The militants were believed to be the activists of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit,” reports said.
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February - 10 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed an exchange of fire between CRPF personnel and Maoists in a forested area at Irapalli village under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, r
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre were killed an exchange of fire between CRPF personnel and Maoists in a forested area at Irapalli village under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, reports The Times of India. Six other CRPF personnel, including an officer, were also injured in the encounter. According to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P., separate teams of Security Forces (SFs) comprising the 151st and 204th battalions of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), had launched a counter-insurgency operation in the Maoist core areas of Sukma and Bijapur Districts on February 9. On the following day, personnel of the CoBRA, while advancing through the said forested area came under fire from the Maoists, triggering a gun-battle between the two sides, the IGP said, adding that two constables were killed in the gunfight, while six others sustained injuries. The body of a slain Maoist along with a weapon was recovered from the encounter spot, said the IGP, adding that the identity of the deceased was yet to be ascertained.
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February - 10 February - 18
A CoBRA commando of the CRPF, who was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, succumbed to his injuries in Raipur District on February 18, reports The Times of India. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that two CRPF personnel
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A CoBRA commando of the CRPF, who was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 10, succumbed to his injuries in Raipur District on February 18, reports The Times of India. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that two CRPF personnel and a Maoist cadre were killed in an exchange of fire in Bijapur District on February 10. Six personnel of the 204th Battalion of CoBRA were also injured in the encounter.
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February - 12 
The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), destroyed a weapon manufacturing unit and a training camp of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) following an exchange of fire at Irapalli village under Pamed Police Station limits in Bi
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The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), destroyed a weapon manufacturing unit and a training camp of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) following an exchange of fire at Irapalli village under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 12, reports The New Indian Express. The detection of the Maoist camp was made by the 204th Battalion of COBRA force during an anti-Maoist operation in the area. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of CRPF said, “The area touched upon by CoBRA troops is considered as the bastion of CPI-Maoist. This is the first time the operation of this magnitude was launched in such stronghold area. The troops busted a Maoist training camp and a gun factory machine used for making bullets, weapons/bombs. The place was covered by hills from the three sides. During the gunfight that continued for over an hour, the Maoists used automatic weapons and high explosive bombs fired from Under Barrel Grenade Launcher.”
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February - 15 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area near Jaggawaram and Arampalli villages under Polampalli Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 15, reports The Pioneer. According to the I
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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 a forested area near Jaggawaram and Arampalli villages under Polampalli Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 15, reports The Pioneer. According to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P., a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation in the said area. When the patrolling team was cordoning off the forests, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides. After the gun-battle stopped, the SFs recovered the slain body of a Maoist along with one muzzle loading gun and a huge cache of explosives from the spot. The IGP further said, “According to preliminary reports, the killed Maoist was identified as Madvi Sukka, a ‘Militia commander’ of Pentapad village. Police teams have also recovered 1 Bharmar rifle, hand grenades and Pitthu bag from the spot."
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February - 16 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Bondapada-Sambalpur forest area under Mudulipada Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 16, reports The Pioneer. There were, however, no reports
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Bondapada-Sambalpur forest area under Mudulipada Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on February 16, reports The Pioneer. There were, however, no reports of any casualty in the incident. As per the report, acting on input about the movement of 20 to 30 armed Maoists in the said forest, a joint team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Odisha Police launched a combing operation. On spotting the SFs, the Maoists opened fire leading to a gun-battle. The rebels backtracked and managed to escape into the dense forest leaving behind their belongings and articles. The SFs recovered Maoist uniforms, kit bags, mobile phone and other articles were from the encounter site.
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February - 17 
A cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Podewada forest under Bhamragarh Block (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 17, reports Hindustan Times. As per the report, on receiving an input
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A cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Podewada forest under Bhamragarh Block (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on February 17, reports Hindustan Times. As per the report, on receiving an input that the Maoists were holding a meeting under the leadership of ‘politburo member’ M. Venugopal Rao aka Bhupathi in the said area, the C-60 commandos of Gadchiroli Police initiated a combing operation. On seeing the patrolling team, the Maoists opened fire leading to an exchange of fire between the Police personnel and the Maoists in which a Maoist cadre was killed. While the identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained, the Police suspect that at least four to five Maoists were injured in the gun-battle but succeeded in fleeing along with others. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawade said the Police have recovered a huge cache of arms, including AK-47 rifle and ammunition, and Maoist literature from the spot.
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February - 18 
At least three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) late on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain were identified as two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, Jahangir Ahmad of Drumbal Tral and Uzair Ami
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At least three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) late on February 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain were identified as two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, Jahangir Ahmad of Drumbal Tral and Uzair Amin of Baramulla, along with Raja Umer Maqbool of Lurgam Tral of AGS (Afzal Guru Squad). SFs had launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Tral area in the District following information about presence of militants there, a Police official said, adding during searches, an encounter broke out between militants and SFs.
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February - 18 
A commando of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed and another was injured in an exchange of fire with the cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested area near Palodi village under Kistaram Police Stat
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A commando of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed and another was injured in an exchange of fire with the cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested area near Palodi village under Kistaram Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 18, reports Indian Express. According to a senior Police Officer, “Acting on a tip-off about the presence of the Maoists, the commandos were sent to Pamed area in Bijapur District. The team was attacked by the Maoists while they were on the way to the District.”
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February - 19 
Three Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) terrorists identified as, Jangeer Rafiq Wani, Raja Umar Maqbool Bhat and Uzair Amin Bhat were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tral area of Pulwama District on February 19, reports ANI. Earlier, SATP reported three terrorists including two Hizb-u
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Three Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH) terrorists identified as, Jangeer Rafiq Wani, Raja Umar Maqbool Bhat and Uzair Amin Bhat were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tral area of Pulwama District on February 19, reports ANI. Earlier, SATP reported three terrorists including two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists and one terrorist of AGS (Afzal Guru Squad) were killed in the District, on February 18.
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February - 19 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and a Special Task Force (STF) trooper was injured in separate encounters in Sukma and Narayanpur Districts of Chhattisgarh on February 19, reports The Pioneer. In the Sukma incident, the exchange of fire took place in a forest near
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and a Special Task Force (STF) trooper was injured in separate encounters in Sukma and Narayanpur Districts of Chhattisgarh on February 19, reports The Pioneer. In the Sukma incident, the exchange of fire took place in a forest near Tondamarka village when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P said. In another exchange of fire that occurred near Kasalpad village, one STF trooper was injured, he added. When a DRG patrolling team was cordoning off a forest area on Chintagufa-Chintalnar junction, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides, and after the encounter the body of a Maoist was later recovered from the spot. Also, when Security Forces (SFs) were returning after the operation, an exchange of fire took place in the forest near Kasalpad that left one STF trooper injured, Sundarraj said. The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained. In another incident, a Maoist was gunned down in an encounter with the SFs near Ikul village in Abujhmaad area in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 19, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Narayanpur, Mohit Garg, said, "After a brief exchange of fire, ultras escaped into the dense forest. During the search, the body of a Naxal was recovered from the spot." The identity of the slain Maoist was yet to be ascertained, he added.
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February - 22 
Two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint operation was launched by Army, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Sangam area of Bijbehara in t
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Two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint operation was launched by Army, Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Sangam area of Bijbehara in the District after reports of presence of militants in the area. Two militants were killed in the exchange of fire that broke out during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO). Arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession. They slain militants are identified as Naveed Ahmad Bhat alias Furqan and Aqib Yaseen Bhat, both residents of from Qoimoh in Kulgam District.
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February - 24 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was injured when Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists exchanged fire in Balaghat District on February 24, reports Hindustan Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Tiwari said the Police got information that a team of Maoists was camping in
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was injured when Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists exchanged fire in Balaghat District on February 24, reports Hindustan Times. Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Tiwari said the Police got information that a team of Maoists was camping in the forests of Kosam Dehi under Behla Police limits. When the Police force entered the forest, the Maoists fired at them leading to the exchange of fire. Search operation led to the recovery of items of daily use from the encounter site.
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February - 26 
A Special Task Force (STF) trooper, identified as Sanjay Bada, was injured in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pushpal forest in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. On receiving infor
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A Special Task Force (STF) trooper, identified as Sanjay Bada, was injured in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pushpal forest in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. On receiving information about the presence of the Maoists in the said forest, the STF personnel had launched a search operation. After the gun-battle, the SFs destroyed the Maoist camp and also recovered a country-made firearm from the spot.
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February - 26 
An exchange of fire took place between the STF and District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres in the Michebeda forest area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P. said, the SFs have destroyed a Maoi
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An exchange of fire took place between the STF and District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and CPI-Maoist cadres in the Michebeda forest area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 26, reports Telangana Today. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P. said, the SFs have destroyed a Maoist camp following the gun-battle and have recovered a country-made firearm and material of daily use from the spot.
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March - 4 
A gun battle broke out during a Cordoned and Search Operation (CASO) at Zenipora village in Chadoora area in Budgam District of J&K on March 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on inputs about presence of a group of militants hiding in the village, a CASO was launched by Security Forces (SFs) includi
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A gun battle broke out during a Cordoned and Search Operation (CASO) at Zenipora village in Chadoora area in Budgam District of J&K on March 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on inputs about presence of a group of militants hiding in the village, a CASO was launched by Security Forces (SFs) including Army’s 53 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and the Police. During the CASO, the hiding militants fired upon the search party, which was retaliated, leading to a gunfight, in which one Army personnel was injured. An official said that they had information about presence of three militants in the village and they might have fled from the cordon during the initial firing.
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March - 4 
A trooper of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists near Aamdai Ghati forest under Chhotedongar Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on March 4, reports The Pioneer. According to a Police Official, a joint team of Security Forces (SFs)
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A trooper of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was injured in an exchange of fire with Maoists near Aamdai Ghati forest under Chhotedongar Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on March 4, reports The Pioneer. According to a Police Official, a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) comprising CAF and District Force was out on patrolling to ensure security to a road construction work in the area. When the SFs were advancing through the forest adjacent to the said forest, the Maoists opened fire at them leading to an exchange of fire in which the Head Constable Anand Bhagat, belonging to CAF's 9th Battalion, sustained bullet injuries, the Official said adding that a search operation was initiated in the area.
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March - 9 
One militant was killed in an encounter in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 9 (today), reports The Indian Express. A Police official said Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Reban Gund Bahram village in Shopian Tehsil (revenue unit) on receiving
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One militant was killed in an encounter in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 9 (today), reports The Indian Express. A Police official said Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Reban Gund Bahram village in Shopian Tehsil (revenue unit) on receiving information about the presence of militants. On seeing the SFs militants fired on the search party leading to an exchange of fire in which a militant is allegedly killed. The identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained.
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March - 11 
An encounter occurred between United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants and Meghalaya Police on March 11, at Bolbokgre village in South Garo Hills District in Meghalaya, reports Northeast Now. The encounter continued for 30 minutes. After the encounter an AK81 rifle with magazin
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An encounter occurred between United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants and Meghalaya Police on March 11, at Bolbokgre village in South Garo Hills District in Meghalaya, reports Northeast Now. The encounter continued for 30 minutes. After the encounter an AK81 rifle with magazine and ammunition two smooth bore rifles, three pistols and other incriminating documents were recovered from the incident area. The Northeast Today adds that the South Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Preangshu Pandey when asked about Drishti Rajkhowa’s presence stated that it was confirmed information that Rajhkowa was moving together with six to seven militants. Drishti Rajkhowa is the ‘deputy commander in chief’ of ULFA-I.
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March - 14 
Two personnel of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) were killed and another injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ambush at a forested area between Bodli and Malewahi villages under Mardoom Police Station limits in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on March 14, reports The New Indian E
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Two personnel of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) were killed and another injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ambush at a forested area between Bodli and Malewahi villages under Mardoom Police Station limits in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on March 14, reports The New Indian Express. According to Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P., a joint team comprising the personnel of CAF, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police were out on patrol to provide security for road construction work in the said area. The Maoists triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion and opened fire resulting in an exchange of fire in which two CAF Head Constables, identified as Upendra Sahu and Devendra Singh were killed while the Assistant Sub-Inspector S.M. Rahman received injuries.
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March - 15 
An exchange of fire took place between Maoists and a team of SFs comprising personnel of District Reserve Guards (DRG), Special Task Forces (STF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) in a forested area at Amapenta village under Kistaram Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhatt
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An exchange of fire took place between Maoists and a team of SFs comprising personnel of District Reserve Guards (DRG), Special Task Forces (STF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) in a forested area at Amapenta village under Kistaram Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 15, reports ANI. As per the report, the Maoists opened fire at the team of the SFs and upon retaliation from the latter, the Maoists fled away from the area leaving behind camping materials, documents, electric wire, detonators, and explosive materials. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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March - 15 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion and exchanged fire with a team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel out on a combing operation at Bodmeta village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on March 15, reports The Ti
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion and exchanged fire with a team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel out on a combing operation at Bodmeta village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on March 15, reports The Times of India. As per the report, the Maoists opened fire at the team of the SFs and upon retaliation from the latter, the Maoists fled the place. The SFs recovered Maoist literature and defused an IED planted at the site during a search operation.
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March - 16 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack near Musaghat area under Partapur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on March 16, reports The Pioneer. According to a Police Official, a team of the 157th Battalion of BSF
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack near Musaghat area under Partapur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on March 16, reports The Pioneer. According to a Police Official, a team of the 157th Battalion of BSF was out on patrolling in the said area to provide security for road construction work when a group of Maoists triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion and opened indiscriminate fire on the Security Forces (SFs) leading to a gun-battle. The Officer added that a Head Constable, identified as Kripa Shankar, received injuries in the blast while three IEDs were recovered from the incident spot during a search.
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March - 16 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with arms following an exchange of fire in a forested area under Mardum Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 16, reports Telangana Today. According to sources, a joint team of District Reserve
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested along with arms following an exchange of fire in a forested area under Mardum Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 16, reports Telangana Today. According to sources, a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were out on a combing operation in the said area while they were fired upon by the Maoists. The Security Forces (SFs) retaliated leading to an exchange of fire forcing the Maoists to flee. However, the SFs could arrest two Maoists, identified as Chetram Veko, a key operative and Sudram Veko, a ‘militia platoon commander’, both carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 each on their heads. The SFs also recovered half-a-dozen country-made firearms along with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), five kilograms of pressure cooker bombs and directional bombs.
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March - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area at Gampur village under Kirandul Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 19, reports The Times of India. According to the Inspector Genera
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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 a forested area at Gampur village under Kirandul Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 19, reports The Times of India. According to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj P., a joint team of SFs comprising personnel of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Task Force (STF) was out on a counter-insurgency operation in the said area. "When the patrolling team was cordoning off Gampur forests, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides," the IGP said adding that after the gun-battle, the body of an unidentified male Maoist was recovered from the spot along with a few muzzle-loading guns and explosives material.
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March - 21 
In a major attack on Security Forces (SFs), the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres ambushed a group of SFs killing 17 of them and injuring 15 others while one Maoist was also killed in the attacking the dense forests of Elmaguda close to Kasalpad and Minpa villages in the Chintagufa
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In a major attack on Security Forces (SFs), the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres ambushed a group of SFs killing 17 of them and injuring 15 others while one Maoist was also killed in the attacking the dense forests of Elmaguda close to Kasalpad and Minpa villages in the Chintagufa area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 21, reports The Times of India. According to Director General of Police (DGP), D. M. Awasthi, on receiving a tip-off about the presence of the Maoists in the said area, a group of over a hundred personnel belonging to District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) had launched an anti-Maoist operation. The Maoists, however, triggered Improvised Explosive Device (IED)explosions and opened fire at the SFs leading to an exchange of fire in which 12 DRG and five STF personnel were killed while 15 of them were injured, the DGP added. The Maoists also looted a Light Machine Gun(LMG), 14 assault rifles and an Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) from the possession of the deceased SFs. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported that one Maoist was killed and 14 SF personnel were injured while 13 jawans (troopers) of State Police were missing in the encounter. However, on September 11, 2020, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Sunderaj Patilingam in a press release stated that 23 Maoists and 17 SFs were killed in the said encounter.
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March - 21 
One cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and 14 Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter between the SFs and Maoists near Korajguda hills between Kasalpad and Minpa village in the Chintagufa area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 21, reports All
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One cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and 14 Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter between the SFs and Maoists near Korajguda hills between Kasalpad and Minpa village in the Chintagufa area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 21, reports All India Radio.A joint team of SFs was on a search operation in Chintagufa area, when Maoists ambushed the security personnel between Kasalpad and Minpa village. SFs retaliated the fire in which the 14 SF personnel were injured.Police claimed that many Maoist were killed in this encounter, however, a body of one killed Maoist had been recovered, whose identity is yet to be ascertained. Further,Director General of Police (DGP), D M Awasthi, said, “There were multiple encounters after 1pm, which took place in that area till evening. After the force came back, we found that 13 jawans (troopers) of state police were missing and 14 were injured,”adds NDTV. The DGP further said that the encounter took place with battalion number one of CPI-Maoist, which is led by Mandavi Hidma.
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March - 26 
Militants attacked Police and a Central Reserve Police Party (CRPF) party in Bellow area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 26, reports Rising Kashmir. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Pulwama, Ashish Kumar Mishra said that the militants have attacked Polic
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Militants attacked Police and a Central Reserve Police Party (CRPF) party in Bellow area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 26, reports Rising Kashmir. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Pulwama, Ashish Kumar Mishra said that the militants have attacked Police and CRPF deployments at Bellow crossing, which were deployed to enforce restrictions in view of Covid-19 threat. However, no loss of life or injury was reported in the incident.
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March - 31 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Kaththokwa forest under Bishunpur Police Station limits in Gumla District of Jharkhand on March 31, reports United News of India. As per the report, on receiving input about the prese
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Kaththokwa forest under Bishunpur Police Station limits in Gumla District of Jharkhand on March 31, reports United News of India. As per the report, on receiving input about the presence of some members of Rabindra Ganjhu Squad of CPI-Maoist in the said forest, the Police initiated a patrolling. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), Anjani Kumar Jha, the Maoists opened fire at the Police team leading to a gun-battle in which a Maoist was killed whose identity is yet to be ascertained. Also, the Police recovered arms and ammunition from the incident spot and a search operation is underway, the SP added.
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April - 1 
SFs have trapped a group of militants near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of J&K on April 1, and massive searches have been launched in the area to prevent them from fleeing the cordon, reports Daily Excelsior.The SFs intercepted a group of 5-6 militants near the LoC in Jumugund area
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SFs have trapped a group of militants near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of J&K on April 1, and massive searches have been launched in the area to prevent them from fleeing the cordon, reports Daily Excelsior.The SFs intercepted a group of 5-6 militants near the LoC in Jumugund area of Kupwara, and when they were challenged led to an exchange of fire in the forest area. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, said, “The firing has stopped and area is under cordon. It was snowing in the area and it has hampered the operation.”An Army officer also said that the operation is going on and more areas have been cordoned off to prevent militants from fleeing.
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April - 4 
Three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)cadres were killed in an encounter between Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) at Chirung village under Gudri Police Station area in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 4, reports The Pioneer.West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP
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Three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)cadres were killed in an encounter between Maoists and Security Forces (SFs) at Chirung village under Gudri Police Station area in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 4, reports The Pioneer.West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha said, "During the operation there were jawans (troopers) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 170 and 60 battalions posted in West Singhbhum and 94 battalion from the adjoining Khunti district beside the district police jawans.The personnel rushed to the Chirung village by maintaining social distancing and encircled the village where about 25 rebels were holding meeting with the villagers. But as the police and para-military forces reached, the rebels started firing at the troops. After an initial exchange of fire from both the sides for about an hour, the naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] started backtracking and finally fled the scene." After the rebels fled the scene, the SFs carried out a search operation and found the bullet-ridden bodies of three women Maoists,beside those bodies were lying three rifles."During the search, we found over 500 rounds of bullets, arrow bombs, two IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), medicines, naxal literature from the scene, suggesting that the rebels belonging to Suresh Munda squad of the CPI-Maoist were at the Chirung village for motivating the villagers for joining the naxalism," SP, Mahatha pointed out.Intelligence sources maintained that the Naxalshave once again started influencing the local residents to come to the fold of the naxalism, said a senior intelligence officer. He said the rebels are targeting areas in Sonua, Goelkera and Porahat region of West Singhbhum.
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April - 4 
Four Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)militants were killed in an exchange of fire with SFs in Man Gori village of Khul Batpora area in Kulgam District of J&K on April 4, reports The Hindu.The slain militants were identified as, Shahid Sadiq alias Azan, Waqar Itoo, Ajaz Naiko alias Musa and Ashraf Malik alias
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Four Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)militants were killed in an exchange of fire with SFs in Man Gori village of Khul Batpora area in Kulgam District of J&K on April 4, reports The Hindu.The slain militants were identified as, Shahid Sadiq alias Azan, Waqar Itoo, Ajaz Naiko alias Musa and Ashraf Malik alias Saddam. According to a Police Official, “Shaid had joined the militant ranks on April 8, 2019, Sadiq and Waqar in 2019, while Ajaz Nayak joined militancy 21 months ago.” The official also said, “All the four militants were surrounded by a joint search party of the Army, the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)in the said area. When the militants were challenged, they opened fire. In the exchange of fire, they were killed.” Earlier, SATPreported that two militants were killed in the District on April 4.
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April - 4 
Two militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Hardmand Guri village of Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 4 (today), reports The Pioneer. Police spokesperson stated, "This operation based on a credible police input was launched this morning. Two terrorists
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Two militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Hardmand Guri village of Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 4 (today), reports The Pioneer. Police spokesperson stated, "This operation based on a credible police input was launched this morning. Two terrorists have been reportedly killed so far." The identity of the slain militants is yet to be established.
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April - 5 
Four more Indian soldiers were killed in an exchange of fire as Army foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara forests at Keran sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain soldiers have been identified as Subed
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Four more Indian soldiers were killed in an exchange of fire as Army foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara forests at Keran sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain soldiers have been identified as Subedar Sanjeev Kumar, Havaldar Davendra Singh, Para trooper Bal Krishan, Para trooper Amit Kumar and Chhatrapal Singh. The identity of the militants is yet to be established. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported the Security Forces (SFs) killed five militants attempting to infiltrate across the LoC at Keran sector in Kupwara District of J&K, while one soldier was also killed and two others were injured on April 5.
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April - 8 
A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant ‘commander’ was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sopore area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 8, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militant was identified as Sajad Nawab Dar. The SFs had launched a Cordon and Search Oper
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A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant ‘commander’ was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sopore area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 8, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militant was identified as Sajad Nawab Dar. The SFs had launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the Arampora area in Sopore in the District late April 7 night after receiving specific information about the presence of militants there, and the militants fired upon the search party of the SFs on April 8 drawing retaliation, in which Sajad was killed.
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April - 9 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-fitted arrows and two can-bombs after an exchange of firewith Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested area of Kedabir under Sonuwa Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 9, re
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-fitted arrows and two can-bombs after an exchange of firewith Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forested area of Kedabir under Sonuwa Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 9, reports Outlook India. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Inderjit Mahata, on receiving information about the presence of the Maoist squad led by Lodaro Lohar in the said forest, the personnel comprising the jawans (troopers) of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) surrounded the area. The Maoists began indiscriminate firing after they sighted the SFs and a gun-battle ensued. No casualty was reported in the encounter as the Maoists retreated into the forest leaving behind the explosives.
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April - 13 
An exchange of fire took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and a team of Security Forces (SFs) comprising personnel of Bokaro Police along with the 26th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Bindimurpa forest area in Jhumra hills under Chatrochati Po
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An exchange of fire took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and a team of Security Forces (SFs) comprising personnel of Bokaro Police along with the 26th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Bindimurpa forest area in Jhumra hills under Chatrochati Police Station limits in Bokaro District of Jharkhand on April 13, reports The Pioneer. No casualty was reported on either side. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Sujata Kumari Veenapani, said, following a tip-off about the presence of at least 20 to 25 rebels, including women Maoist contingents of Mithlesh Mahto alias Duryodhan’s squad in the said area, the SFs launched a combing operation. On seeing the SFs, the Maoists opened fire leading to a gun-battle. Although the Maoists escaped the spot, taking advantage of forested and hilly terrain, the SFs recovered some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-related items from the spot.
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April - 13 
Militants fired upon a joint party of Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Naka(Police barricade) in Malangpora area in Pulwama District of J&K on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior.Police said that militants attacked the joint party at Malangpora area in Awantipora, to which the Security F
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Militants fired upon a joint party of Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Naka(Police barricade) in Malangpora area in Pulwama District of J&K on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior.Police said that militants attacked the joint party at Malangpora area in Awantipora, to which the Security Forces (SFs) also retaliated. Later, aCordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched by the SFs in the area to arrest the militants.
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April - 16 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area under Mirtur Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 16, reports The Pioneer. According to the Police, on receiving a tip-off about the pre
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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 a forested area under Mirtur Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 16, reports The Pioneer. According to the Police, on receiving a tip-off about the presence of the Maoists in the border area of Dantewada and Bijapur Districts, a joint team of Dantewada District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) had launched a search operation. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj P. said, “When the patrolling team was cordoning off a forest in Mirtur area, the rebels opened fire on the team resulting in an exchange of fire. After the guns fell silent, the body of male Maoist has been recovered. A search operation has been further intensified in the region.” The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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April - 17 
A civilian was killed and another injured when they were caught in an exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area near Otkalpada village under Modakpal Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April
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A civilian was killed and another injured when they were caught in an exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area near Otkalpada village under Modakpal Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 17, reports The Pioneer. A senior Police Official said, acting on a tip-off about the presence of the Maoists in the area, a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Police was out on an anti-Maoist operation. While the patrolling team was cordoning off the forested area, a gun-battle broke out between the two sides. Although the Maoists escaped from the spot, during a search of the area, SFs spotted two men who had sustained injuries after getting caught in the crossfire, the official said adding that the duo was rushed to the Bijapur District hospital where one of them identified as, Dubba Kanhaiya (50), a native of Pusgudi village in the District, succumbed to his injuries during treatment while the other person identified as, Yalam Dharmaiyya (35), a native of the same village is undergoing treatment at the hospital.
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April - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) gunned down two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Dairoo in Keegam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 17, reports Daily Excelsior. The duo was involved in the killing of a Special Police Officer (SPO), in which another was also injured, and had snat
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Security Forces (SFs) gunned down two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Dairoo in Keegam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 17, reports Daily Excelsior. The duo was involved in the killing of a Special Police Officer (SPO), in which another was also injured, and had snatched their weapons from village Tandar in Dachhan area of Kishtwar District of J&K on April 13, 2020. SFs have recovered two weapons snatched by the militants from the SPOs including one AK-74 and an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, from the possession of slain militants.Both the slain militants were fresh recruits of HM and had been motivated into militancy by longest surviving HM ‘commander’ of Kishtwar, Jehangir Saroori. The slain militants have been identified as Basharat Hussain son of Ghulam Qadir Gainoo and Ashiq Hussain son of Bashir Ahmed, both residents of Tander in Dachhan.
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April - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 18, reports The Pioneer.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P, said, based on specific Intelligence in
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 18, reports The Pioneer.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P, said, based on specific Intelligence inputs about the presence of some Maoist rebels from Odisha in the forests of Chintalnar-Mundwal villages under Puspal Police Station limits, a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) had launched the operation on April 17. “When the patrolling team was cordoning off the jungles near the location on Friday evening, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides,” he said. During a search of the spot conducted later, the body of a male Maoist rebel along with a .315 bore firearm, a tiffin bomb, two hand grenades, a couple of detonators, cordex wire, Maoist literature and items of daily use were recovered, the IGP added.The slain Maoist has been identified as Podiyam Kama alias Nagesh, who was active as an ‘Area Committee Member (ACM)’ in Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the Maoists. Nagesh, a native of Bhejji area of Sukma, had been working in Kalimela LOS (Local Organisation Squad) on AOBSZC since the last six years, the IGP said.
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April - 22 
An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces (SFs) inside Dulduli forest under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on April 22, reports The Hindu. No casualty was reported in the incident. According to t
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An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces (SFs) inside Dulduli forest under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on April 22, reports The Hindu. No casualty was reported in the incident. According to the Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP), Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo, following intelligence reports on the congregation of armed Maoists at the said forest near Tulsi pahad hill, personnel of the Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) of Malkangiri had launched “cordon and search” operations in the area. During the operation, the SFs discovered a secret camp of the Maoists and on seeing the SFs, the Maoists opened fire at them leading to an exchange of fire. While taking advantage of the hilly terrain near the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, the Maoists at the spot managed to escape, however, they left behind goods they were using, including explosive materials that were seized by the SFs.
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April - 22 
Four militants of Ansar-ul-Gazwatul Hind (AGH), including two ‘commanders’ of the outfit were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Melhora village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles (R
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Four militants of Ansar-ul-Gazwatul Hind (AGH), including two ‘commanders’ of the outfit were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Melhora village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 22, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)had cordoned off Melhora village after inputs about presence of a group of militants in the village.During the searches, the hiding militants fired upon SFs, which was retaliated, triggering an encounter in which all four militants were killed. The slain militants were identified as Tariq Bhat alias Luqman Bhai, district ‘commander’ Shopian of village Khasipora in ShopianDistrict, a former Policeman and had joined Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), and later, had joined AGH; Basharat Shah alias Osama Bhai, district ‘commander’ Pulwama of village Nikloora Litter in PulwamaDistrict, and was also former LeT member and had later joined AGH; Wakeel Dar alias Asim Bhai, belonged to Nikloora Litter in Pulwama District and was associated with AGH; and Uzair Bhair alias Qasim Bhai, who belonged to Baramulla town in North Kashmir, belonged to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) but had later joined AGH.
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April - 23 
The Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire with the cadres and seized explosive materials and ammunition in Chandili forest near Bartia village under Khaprakhol Block(administrative unit) in Bolangir District of Odisha on April
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The Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire with the cadres and seized explosive materials and ammunition in Chandili forest near Bartia village under Khaprakhol Block(administrative unit) in Bolangir District of Odisha on April 23, reports Kalinga TV. No casualty was reported in the incident. As per the report, acting on a tip-off about the presence of the Maoists, the Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel launched a combing operation in the said forest. When the SFs discovered a Maoist camp in the forest, a gun-battle broke out between the two parties. Although the Maoists managed to escape from the spot, they left behind their belongings, including some explosives and other items. A senior Police Official said, “We have seized tents, water containers, food items and clothes. Some live bullets were also recovered from the spot,” adding that the combing operations will continue in the region.
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April - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants in an encounter and rescued a Police constable the duo had abducted from his Kulgam residence earlier in the evening on April 24, in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports The Times of India. A Policeman was also injured
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants in an encounter and rescued a Police constable the duo had abducted from his Kulgam residence earlier in the evening on April 24, in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports The Times of India. A Policeman was also injured in the exchange of fire. The encounter comes a day after another Police constable was abducted by militants from Shopian District and later rescued. Soon after abducting constable Sartaj Ahmed Itoo, posted with Indian Railways, from his home in Sheerpora area in Yaripora in Kulgam on Friday evening, the militants were taking him away in a car when the vehicle was intercepted by a joint team of SFs at a checkpoint in Kharpora in Arwani area in Bijbehara.“The policemen signalled them to stop. The abductors, however, opened fire at the security personnel and were killed after a brief gunfight, while the constable was rescued. A policeman also sustained injuries in the fire exchange,” Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar, said. Police sources said the slain militants had recently joined the proscribed LeT outfit, and their identities are yet to be ascertained.
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April - 25 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Damankonta forest along Tongpal and Puspal Police Stations limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 25, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, on receiving specific inp
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Damankonta forest along Tongpal and Puspal Police Stations limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 25, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, on receiving specific inputs about the presence of the Maoists in the forest, a team of SFs led by Tongpal Station House Officer (SHO) Vijay Patel had launched an operation. As the team was advancing in the forest, a gun-battle broke out between the two sides in which two Maoists were killed. While the dead body of one Maoist, identified as Mahadev, the ‘section commander’ of CPI-Maoist's ‘platoon number 31’ who carried a cash reward of INR 300,000 on his head was recovered on April 25, the slain body of another unidentified Maoist was recovered on April 26. The SFs also recovered a 315-bore rifle, ammunition, explosives, and items of daily use from the encounter site.
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April - 26 
At least four militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter at Guddar in Devsar area in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) late on April 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, told that the operation against a group of at least five mi
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At least four militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter at Guddar in Devsar area in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) late on April 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, told that the operation against a group of at least five militants was launched by the Security Forces (SFs) including 9 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Kulgam Police at Asthal village of Kulgam. He said that four militants were killed so far and the gun battle was on. The identification of the killed militants is being ascertained. The militants were in a School building outside the village when the SFs launched an operation against them. The militants when cornered fired at the troops who retaliated leading to a gun battle in which the four militants were killed.
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April - 28 April - 29
Two militants of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH), an outfit with links to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), were killed in an operation by Security Forces (SFs) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 28-29, reports Daily Excelsior.The first militant was killed on April 28, when an encounter broke
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Two militants of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH), an outfit with links to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), were killed in an operation by Security Forces (SFs) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 28-29, reports Daily Excelsior.The first militant was killed on April 28, when an encounter broke out between the militants and the SFs at Melhora in Zainapora area in the District, while the other militant was killed early on April 29 (today) in the same area. On a specific input about the presence of militants in the village, SFs including 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and Shopian Police launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) and had trapped Burhan Koka, the ‘chief commander’ of AGH, and his two associates in Melhora village in the District. The hiding militants fired upon the troops leading to a gun battle in which two militants have been killed in the encounter so far.The intermittent firing was going on and a woman was injured in the gun battle. A soldier was also injured in the gun battle.
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April - 29 
A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ranai, was killed while two Security Forces (SFs) were injured in an exchange of fire with the SFs near Karemetta Police camp under Chhote Donger Police Station limits of Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on April 29, rep
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A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ranai, was killed while two Security Forces (SFs) were injured in an exchange of fire with the SFs near Karemetta Police camp under Chhote Donger Police Station limits of Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on April 29, reports The Pioneer. As per the Police Officials, Ranai was an ‘area committee member’, and in-charge of the East Bastar division supply team. She was an active cadre of the East Bastar division since 2007 and was believed to be involved in more than a dozen of Maoist attacks in the Narayanpur area. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohit Garg, a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) was out on a counter-insurgency operation in the area. When the patrolling team was cordoning off the forest near the said Police camp, the Maoists who had laid an ambush, detonated IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), and opened fire at the SFs, leading to the gun-battle. “Two security personnel, one belonging to the DRG and the other from the CAF, sustained injuries in the incident,” said the SP adding that after the guns fell silent, the body of a woman Maoist and two rifles were recovered from the spot.
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April - 29 
The death toll in the encounter at Melhora in Zainapora area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 28-29, rises to three with the killing of Burhan Majid Koka, the ‘chief commander’ of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH), an outfit with links to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), on April 29, reports
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The death toll in the encounter at Melhora in Zainapora area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on April 28-29, rises to three with the killing of Burhan Majid Koka, the ‘chief commander’ of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH), an outfit with links to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), on April 29, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army officer, two soldiers and two civilians including a woman were also injured as the gunfight which broke out at Melhora area of Shopian District that ended today (April 29).Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, told that killing of the AGH chief, Burhan Majid Koka, is a major success for the Security Forces (SFs) as the entire group has almost been wiped out with only 3-4 cadre left in South Kashmir. The IGP said that Koka was involved in the attacks on the SFs, killing of civilians and recruitment of local youth into militancy for last few years. He said that Koka, a resident of Melhora in Shopian District, joined Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit in May 2018 and later shifted to AGH. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that his two associates Nisar Ahmad Bhat of Arwani Bijbehara and Bilal Ahmad Khan alias Umar of Sangoo Narbal in Pulwama District were also killed in the encounter on April 28.
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May - 1 
An encounter broke out between militants and Security Forces at Rajwara forest area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 1, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Army’s 21 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), 9 Para, Special Operation Group (SOG) and 92 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) laun
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An encounter broke out between militants and Security Forces at Rajwara forest area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 1, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Army’s 21 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), 9 Para, Special Operation Group (SOG) and 92 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Rajwar Handwara area in Kupwara District after input about presence of two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the forest area.As the troops approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon searching party triggering an encounter. However, there were no reports of any casualties.
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May - 2 
A Colonel and a Major were among five Security Force (SF) personnel killed in an encounter at the Chanjmulla area in Handwara area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Two militants were also killed in the encounter. The Army personnel were leading a tea
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A Colonel and a Major were among five Security Force (SF) personnel killed in an encounter at the Chanjmulla area in Handwara area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Two militants were also killed in the encounter. The Army personnel were leading a team to rescue civilians who were taken hostage by the militants, Police officials said. In the process, all the five security men, including two Army soldiers and one J&K Police Sub-Inspector (SI) lost their lives, they added. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants is yet to be established.
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May - 2 
Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District of J&K on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the Dangerpora based on specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a Police offi
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Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District of J&K on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the Dangerpora based on specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a Police official said. When the SFs were conducting searches in the area, the militants opened fire at them, leading to the exchange of fire, in which the two militants were killed. Police said identity and group affiliation of the slain militants are being ascertained.
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May - 6 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)‘chief’ Reyaz Naikoo was among four militants killed by Security Forces (SFs) in separate encounters in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 6, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs engaged with militants in two simultaneous gun battles in Pulwama, one in Sharshalli villa
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)‘chief’ Reyaz Naikoo was among four militants killed by Security Forces (SFs) in separate encounters in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 6, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs engaged with militants in two simultaneous gun battles in Pulwama, one in Sharshalli village where two unidentified militants were killed and the other in Beighpora in Awantipora where Naikoo was killed along with another militant. His accomplice attempted to escape by charging towards SFs and opening indiscriminate fire but was killed in the encounter, which led to clashes as people started pelting stones at security personnel, in which two persons also sustained bullet injuries. Naikoo became the de facto chief of the banned HM outfit after the death of Burhan Wani, in July 2016.He carried a reward of INR 1.2 million as the security agencies had categorised him as “A plus plus” militant, and he remained “the most wanted since 2018”.
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May - 7 
In a joint operation, the Security Forces (SFs) comprising personnel of Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) commandoes, busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire in Patdhara reserve forest under Boden Police Station limits
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In a joint operation, the Security Forces (SFs) comprising personnel of Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) commandoes, busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire in Patdhara reserve forest under Boden Police Station limits in Nuapada District of Odisha on May 7, reports Orissa Post. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Vinit Agrawal, an anti-Maoist operation was launched on May 6 based on intelligence inputs and combing operations was going on in the area. The camp was sighted in the morning of May 7. The Maoists opened fire at the SFs following which the team retaliated leading to a gun-battle which compelled the Maoists fled the area. “More than seven rebels fled the spot after 25-30 round exchange of fire between the SF team and Maoists,” the SP said adding that during a search operation, the SFs recovered Maoist literature and other articles.
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May - 8 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and a Police Sub-Inspector (SI) were killed in an exchange of fire in a forested area near Pardhoni village under Manpur Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on May 8, reports Hindustan Times. The Superintendent of Pol
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and a Police Sub-Inspector (SI) were killed in an exchange of fire in a forested area near Pardhoni village under Manpur Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on May 8, reports Hindustan Times. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla, said, “we had got a pin-point Information about the Maoists and hence a team was made to nab (arrest) them. When we were cordoning off Pardhoni, the Maoists started firing. In retaliation, we also started firing. Our sub-inspector S.K. Sharma lost his life in Maoist firing.” The slain Maoists included a ‘divisional committee member, DCM’ identified as Ashok, and an ‘area committee member, ACM’ of CPI-Maoist identified as Krishna. “Two other woman cadres, Sarita and Pramila, were junior cadres and working as party members,” the SP said, adding, “we have also recovered an AK-47 assault rifle, one Self Loading Rifle (SLR)and two 315 bore rifle from the spot and searching of the whole area is going on.”
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May - 11 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable, identified as Manna Kumar alias Munna Yadav (32) was killed in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the hills of Timinar and Bechapal at Uripal forest in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on May 11, reports T
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable, identified as Manna Kumar alias Munna Yadav (32) was killed in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the hills of Timinar and Bechapal at Uripal forest in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on May 11, reports The Times of India. As per the report, a joint team of Special Action Team of CRPF and District Reserve Guards (DRG) were carrying out an anti-Maoist operation in the area when they were fired upon by the Maoists leading to a gun-battle. A CRPF officer said, “During a search and cordon operation by joint troops of CRPF and DRG, an encounter broke out at around noon with Maoists. We lost a constable of 170th Battalion of CRPF in the gun battle. He was a resident of Sahibganj in Jharkhand.”
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May - 13 
An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Yamrach village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 13 night, reports Zee News.The encounter started after a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), Army's 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police
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An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Yamrach village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 13 night, reports Zee News.The encounter started after a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), Army's 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Yamrach after receiving a specific input about the presence of militants in the area.As the SFs approached towards the hideout of the militants, the militants opened fire upon them, triggering an encounter. Police said that two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area and all the exit points of the area have been sealed off to prevent them from escaping. However, there are no reports of any causalities as of now.
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May - 16 
On May 16, a civilian was killed in a reported clash between Army and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Pumao village in Longding District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. According to an Army press release, based on the specific input regarding pre
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On May 16, a civilian was killed in a reported clash between Army and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Pumao village in Longding District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. According to an Army press release, based on the specific input regarding presence of insurgents in Village Pumao, the troops of Indian Army launched a search operation in general area of Pumao. It also added that “Troops identified suspicious movement and started moving towards a house which drew two to three bursts of fire on Indian Army party. Civilians were told to disperse and to safeguard lives and property-controlled retaliation was reported by firing eight single shots. In all this melee insurgents managed to escape”. New Indian Express adds that six civilians were wounded in the incident.
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May - 17 
A cadre of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed while another was injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area near Benduchuan village under Jaldega Police Station limits in Simdega Dist
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A cadre of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed while another was injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area near Benduchuan village under Jaldega Police Station limits in Simdega District of Jharkhand on May 17, reports The New Indian Express. As per the report, the incident took place when a team of Special Task Force (STF) was out on a search operation following an input that a group of PLFI cadres have been spotted in the area. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjeev Kumar said, “One PLFI cadre has been gunned down by the STF while another member of the group, who claims himself as Area Commander of Bano area in Simdega, Praveen Kandulna, has received serious bullet injuries and has been rushed to the hospital.” The Police officials informed that five cadres have also been arrested and huge caches of arms and ammunition including one AK-47, four rifles, one county made pistol along with a huge number of live cartridges have also been recovered from their possession. The Identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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May - 17 
On May 17 (today) one Solider and one Hizb ul Mujahideen (HM) terrorist,Auqaaf, were killed, in an encounter, in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Hindustan Times. The encounter is still ongoing.
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On May 17 (today) one Solider and one Hizb ul Mujahideen (HM) terrorist,Auqaaf, were killed, in an encounter, in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Hindustan Times. The encounter is still ongoing.
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May - 17 
Two Police personnel were killed while three others injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Poyerkothi-Koparshi forested area under Bhamragarh Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 17, reports The Times of India. The
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Two Police personnel were killed while three others injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Poyerkothi-Koparshi forested area under Bhamragarh Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 17, reports The Times of India. The Superintendent of police (SP) Shailesh Balkawade, the incident took place when a Quick Response Team (QRT) from Bhamragarh and C-60 commandos of Gadchiroli Police were out on a joint anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation. The Maoists opened fire at the team leading to a gun-battle in which Sub-Inspector Dhannaji Honmane and constable Kishore Atram were killed, while three other personnel received injuries.
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May - 18 May - 20
A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC) identified as Nanku Ganjhu, was arrested along with an AK-47 rifle, 130 cartridges and two magazines from a forested area near Hossir village under Lawalong Police Station limits in Chatra District of Jharkhand on May 20, repo
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A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC) identified as Nanku Ganjhu, was arrested along with an AK-47 rifle, 130 cartridges and two magazines from a forested area near Hossir village under Lawalong Police Station limits in Chatra District of Jharkhand on May 20, reports The Times of India. As per the report, Ganjhu had at least 10 cases registered against him in Latehar, Chatra and Palamu Districts. Giving details about the exchange of fire, the Superintendent of Police (SP) Rishav Jha said, “Police received a tip-off that some members of the group, led by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) zonal commander Paramjit, have escaped to Tikulia and Hossir villages after an exchange of fire with the Police on May 18 in a forest near Hossir. A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the State Police, led by Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Bachandeo Kujur, carried out search operations for two days in the area. Eventually, Ganjhu was arrested.” The SP also added that on May 18, Paramjit’s squad was involved in another encounter with a separate joint team of security forces, comprising the District Police of Chatra and Latehar and the Jharkhand Jaguar. “His squad was also involved in arson under the Lawalong and the Panki Police Station limits in the recent past,” Jha said.
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May - 19 
Two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter with militants in Nawakadal area in SrinagarDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 19 (today), reports The Times of India.A Police official said the encounter began after SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the area
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Two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter with militants in Nawakadal area in SrinagarDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 19 (today), reports The Times of India.A Police official said the encounter began after SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the area following inputs about the presence of militants there.A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPP)trooper and a Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) personnel were injured in the firing by militants, Police said.
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May - 21 
Three militants affiliated to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were arrested after a brief shoot out in Lolab forest area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militants were identified as Aabid Hussain Wani, Zakir Rafiq Bhat, and Javid Ahmad Dar. Kupwa
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Three militants affiliated to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were arrested after a brief shoot out in Lolab forest area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militants were identified as Aabid Hussain Wani, Zakir Rafiq Bhat, and Javid Ahmad Dar. Kupwara Police along with 28RR and 162Bn CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in the area. During the search operation the militants started firing on the search party. Security Forces (SFs) persuaded them to surrender and after a brief shootout all the three were arrested alive during the operation. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession. Preliminary investigation revealed that the trio was in contact with their handlers across via social media, who motivated them to pick arms and join militancy.
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May - 21 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire in a forested area near Neelguda village under Gidam Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 21, reports The Pioneer. The slain Maoists were identified as Rishu Istam, Deputy Command
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire in a forested area near Neelguda village under Gidam Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 21, reports The Pioneer. The slain Maoists were identified as Rishu Istam, Deputy Commander of Platoon 16 of People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), armed wing of CPI-Maoist and Maata, the ‘commander’ of Pidiyakot ‘Jan Militia’ (people’s army). While Istam carried a cash reward of INR 800,000; Maata had a reward of INR 100,000 on his head. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava, on receiving a specific input that 20 Maoists, led by Mallesh, commander of platoon 16 and Istam, was on the move, and area committee members - Ajay and Murli were with them in the said area, a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation. Soon, a gun-battle broke out and after a brief exchange of fire, the Maoists managed to escape into the dense forest. During a search of the spot, the bodies of two slain Maoists were recovered along with two country-made firearms, a five Kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IED), two Maoist bags and items of daily use from the site.
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May - 23 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area of Mankapal village under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 23, reports The Times of India. The slain Maoists have been identi
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area of Mankapal village under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 23, reports The Times of India. The slain Maoists have been identified as, Gundadhur, an LGS (Local Guerrilla Squad) commander of ‘Malangir area committee’ of Maoists who carried a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head, and Aaytu who was a security guard of a senior Maoist cadre - Vinod (a divisional committee member). The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj P. said, acting on a specific input about the presence of the Maoists, a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation in the area. Soon the gun battle broke out and after a heavy exchange of fire, the Maoists fled into the forest. Later, the SFs recovered two bodies in the spot.
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May - 25 
Two militants of Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) were killed in an encounter at Damhal Hanjipora area in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) including 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Kulgam Poli
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Two militants of Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) were killed in an encounter at Damhal Hanjipora area in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) including 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Kulgam Police cordoned off Damhal Hanjipora area on specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area, trapped two militants in the village and asked them to surrender. However, the militants opened fire, triggering an encounter in which two militants were killed. The slain militants have been identified as Adil Ahmad Wani alias Abu Ibrahim and Shaheen Bashir Thokar, both residents of Shopian District. Wani was active since December 2017 and Thokar since August 2019. One pistol and one hand grenade were recovered from their possession.
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May - 26 
The Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire at Sukalterma under Melchhamunda Police Station limits in Bargarh District of Odisha on May 26, reports The Pioneer. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Padmini Sahoo said a team of Dist
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The Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire at Sukalterma under Melchhamunda Police Station limits in Bargarh District of Odisha on May 26, reports The Pioneer. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Padmini Sahoo said a team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) was out on combing operations in the area when an exchange of fire ensued between the security personnel and the Maoists on the spot. While Maoists fled from the spot, Police recovered bullets, mariner compass, and other materials from the camp, the SP said adding that Police is engaged in conducting combing operations in the area.
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May - 28 
Three cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were killed while another was injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Tabo Valley of Manmandubera forest under Tabo Police Station
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Three cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were killed while another was injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Tabo Valley of Manmandubera forest under Tabo Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on May 28, reports The Times of India. Also, another PLFI rebel was arrested from the spot. The slain cadres were identified as - Patras (40), Dadu Nag (30) alias Champa da, and his 26-year-old wife whose identity is yet to be ascertained. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Rajiv Ranjan Singh said, “Acting on a tip-off the Police and Paramilitary Forces launched a search operation at the valley at dawn and as the forces were advancing, the PLFI rebels opened fire at them. Soon the SFs replied the shots leading to a gun-battle. After the guns fell silent, the SFs started a combing operation during which they found three bullet-ridden bodies and one AK-47 rifle, live cartridges, explosives, and Naxal literature were from the spot.” The DIG further added that “An unidentified cadre who sustained injuries in the gunfight has been admitted to the government hospital in Chakradharpur while a fifth rebel, identified as Manoj, has been arrested.”
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May - 30 
An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior.A CordonandSearch Operation (CASO) was launched in the Poshkreeri area in the district following information about the presence of militants, a Police
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An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior.A CordonandSearch Operation (CASO) was launched in the Poshkreeri area in the district following information about the presence of militants, a Police official said. The official said as the SFs were conducting searches, the militants fired upon them, to which the forces retaliated, triggering a gunfight. However, there were no reports of any casualties as of now.
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May - 30 
Two militants were killed in an encounter which broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30 (today), reports ddinews.gov.in. A Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched following information about the presence of militants in Wa
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Two militants were killed in an encounter which broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30 (today), reports ddinews.gov.in. A Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched following information about the presence of militants in Wanpora area of the south Kashmir district, a Police official said. The identity of the slain militants is yet to be established.
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May - 31 
Police busted a Maoist hideout and arrested a Maoist following an exchange of fire in a raid conducted with the help of the CRPF in Giridih District of Jharkhand on May 31, reports The Times of India. Giridih SP, S K Jha said, “A hardcore Maoist Rakesh Marandi was nabbed (arrested). He was a member
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Police busted a Maoist hideout and arrested a Maoist following an exchange of fire in a raid conducted with the help of the CRPF in Giridih District of Jharkhand on May 31, reports The Times of India. Giridih SP, S K Jha said, “A hardcore Maoist Rakesh Marandi was nabbed (arrested). He was a member of a squad active in the bordering areas of Bihar and Giridih district. During interrogation, Marandi confessed to his involvement in attacking workers at a bridge-construction site in Baghmari and Chirudih under Bhelwaghat police station on April 27.” SP Jha further said, “The naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] hideout was busted at the foothills of Parasnath under Nimyaghat police station. We also seized 45 electric detonators, 98 live cartridges, naxal literature, banners, posters and other items.” Further, The Telegraph on June 2 reports that Marandi - a resident of Rajadumar village under Bhelwaghati Police Station limits in Giridih District was working as a member of the Santhal Pargana zonal committee of CPI-Maoist and was a member of the technical team of the organisation.
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June - 1 
Three armed Pakistani militants were killed as the Army foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said, movement of the militants was first spotted on the inte
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Three armed Pakistani militants were killed as the Army foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said, movement of the militants was first spotted on the intervening night of May 28 and 29 as one out of six militants trying to infiltrate from Kabootar Gala village in Kalal area in Nowshera sector stepped over an Anti-Personnel Mine (APM) leading to an explosion in the area. Since then the troops engaged the militants along LoC resulting into an exchange of fire. However, as the firing from the militants’ side stopped, the security personnel conducted searches and recovered three bodies of militants lying on the LoC. Large quantity of arms, ammunition, explosives and eatables were also lying near bodies of the militants. Recoveries included two AK rifles with 13 filled magazines, a US-made M-16A2 rifle with six filled magazines, a 9-MM Chinese pistol, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) with six grenades, five hand grenades and two knives.
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June - 2 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Dasru Punem, carrying a cash reward of INR 800,000 on his head was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest between Hurrepal and Bechapal hills under Mirtur Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Ch
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Dasru Punem, carrying a cash reward of INR 800,000 on his head was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest between Hurrepal and Bechapal hills under Mirtur Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on June 2, reports New Indian Express. According to Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallav, “A joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Special Task Force was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation. After a brief gun-battle, the Maoist fled from the spot. Later, we recovered a body of a Maoist in a ‘uniform’ who was identified as Punem”. The SP further said that Punem was working as ‘section commander’ of Military Company Number-2 of CPI-Maoist. He was involved in about 14 cases of Maoist violence in Bijapur, Dantewada and Sukma District. “He was also involved in Dharbha valley attack in which 28 people including Congress leaders were killed,” the SP added.
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June - 2 
One militant was killed in the encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Giving details, Police said that based on a specific intelligence a joint team of Police, army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) c
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One militant was killed in the encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Tral area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Giving details, Police said that based on a specific intelligence a joint team of Police, army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cordoned off Pamposh colony in Saimoh of Tral under Awantipora Police in Pulwama, and as the cordon was being laid, there was an initial exchange of fire at the crack of dawn between the holed-up militants and the SFs and one of them was eliminated. Later on, after a brief exchange of fire, the second militant was also killed by the SFs taking the toll of killed militants to two. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including two AK rifles, two pistols, 5 AK magazines and two hand grenades were recovered from them, Police said. The identity of the slain militants were being ascertained, however, reports suggest the slain militants were affiliated to the local Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
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June - 2 
A militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Saimoh in Awantipora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 2 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. An encounter erupted between militants and SFs at Saimoh in Awantipora area of the district, a Police official said
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A militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Saimoh in Awantipora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 2 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. An encounter erupted between militants and SFs at Saimoh in Awantipora area of the district, a Police official said. One militant has been killed so far in the exchange of fire between the two sides, he said, adding the operation was going on till last reports came in.
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June - 4 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant during a joint counterinsurgency operation in Kalakote area Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 4, reports Daily Excelsior.The Indian Army along with Police and paramilitary personnel launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Rajouri
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant during a joint counterinsurgency operation in Kalakote area Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 4, reports Daily Excelsior.The Indian Army along with Police and paramilitary personnel launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Rajouri’s Panjah Mehari village. “The patrol established contact with a group of terrorists [estimated to be between three and four], who opened fire on security forces, leading to an encounter,” an official said.One militant was killed in the ensuing gun battle, while the operation is still continuing, the official added.
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June - 7 
A top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ was among five militants killed in an encounter at Reban village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 7, reports Daily Excelsior.The encounter started at Reban village as the SFs zeroed in on a suspected house, the hiding militants fired at
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A top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ was among five militants killed in an encounter at Reban village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 7, reports Daily Excelsior.The encounter started at Reban village as the SFs zeroed in on a suspected house, the hiding militants fired at them triggering a gun-battle. In the initial exchange of fire that last for a few hours, three militants were killed. Two more militants were killed later.Four of the slain militants have been identified as Ishtiaq Itoo, Adil Mir, Bilal Bhat, and Owais Malik. They had joined militancy in May 2016, April 2020, March 2020 and April 2018 respectively.The identification and affiliation of the fifth militant is being ascertained.
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June - 7 
An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 7 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Reban area of Shopian in the morning after receiving specific information about the prese
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An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 7 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Reban area of Shopian in the morning after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the area. A Police official said, the search operation turned into an encounter after militants fired upon a search party of the forces, who retaliated. However, there are no reports of any causalities as of now.
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June - 7 
An exchange of fire took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)cadres and Police near Tatma village under Mawai forest in Mandla District of Madhya Pradeshon June 7, reports Telangana Today. As per the report, the incident occurred when the Hawk Force of the Madhya Pradesh Po
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An exchange of fire took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)cadres and Police near Tatma village under Mawai forest in Mandla District of Madhya Pradeshon June 7, reports Telangana Today. As per the report, the incident occurred when the Hawk Force of the Madhya Pradesh Police was carrying out an anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] search operation.The Superintendent of Police (SP) Deepak Shukla said, “The security personnel were advancing through the forest when they spotted the Maoists at the said area, bordering Chhattisgarh, which led to the exchange of fire.”During the encounter, the Maoists fled into the forest, leaving behind their goods, including food items, the SP added.
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June - 8 
Four militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Pinjora area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 8 (today), reports The Times of India. This is the second encounter in the Shopian District in the past 24 hours. SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (
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Four militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Pinjora area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 8 (today), reports The Times of India. This is the second encounter in the Shopian District in the past 24 hours. SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Pinjora area of Shopian, this morning (June 8) after receiving specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a Police official said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants fired upon a search party of the SFs, who retaliated. The identity of the slain militants or their group affiliation is yet to be established.
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June - 11 
After a brief exchange of fire between militants and troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), a suspected militant was arrested along with arms and ammunition from Pathanpora Nassulahpora village in Budg
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After a brief exchange of fire between militants and troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), a suspected militant was arrested along with arms and ammunition from Pathanpora Nassulahpora village in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Following specific information about presence of militants at Pathanpora Nassulahpora village, about three kilometres from Budgam, the Security Forces (SFs) launched a joint operation at 0200 hrs. Arms and ammunition, including one Chinese pistol, one grenade, six AK magazines and 147 rounds were recovered from him.
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June - 12 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) following the recovery of 60 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from two separate locations under Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on June 12, reports The Times of
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) following the recovery of 60 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from two separate locations under Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on June 12, reports The Times of India. The first recovery was made after teams comprising District Police, Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) and a Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) stumbled upon a codex wire planted along the Kuida-Hatiburu road during a patrol. Upon digging out the area, 40 live IEDs, including can bombs and cooker bombs, planted in a series circuit, were recovered. The second recovery of 20 IEDs were made from Merelgora area in the District. While the SFs were busy removing the bombs, Maoists opened fire, resulting in retaliatory fire from the SFs, following which the rebels retreated. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha said the search operation in the area was launched earlier in the day on a tip-off about the movement by Maoists in the forest cover of Goilkera and Sonua Police station areas.
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June - 13 
Two militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter with a joint team of police, 19 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and 18 battalion Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Zadoora-Nipora area in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on June 13, reports Daily Excelsior. I
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Two militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter with a joint team of police, 19 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and 18 battalion Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Zadoora-Nipora area in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on June 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, said, the militants were given an opportunity to surrender, but they refused, fired and lobbed grenades triggering an encounter. Both the killed militants were locals and they have been identified as Umar Ahmad Bhat of Rampora village in Kulgam, active for last two days as he had joined militancy on June 10, and the other militant has been identified as Nadeem Ahmad Bhat of Damhal Hanji Pora in Kulgam, active since May 31 this year.
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June - 16 
Three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Turkawangam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on June 16 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in the area, SFs had launched a Cordon and Se
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Three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Turkawangam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on June 16 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in the area, SFs had launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Turkawangam area early morning hours of June 16. An encounter ensued as militants fired upon a search party and the SFs retaliated in which the three militants were killed. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants are being ascertained. Two AK rifles and one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle have been recovered from the spot.
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June - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) comprising personnel of the 22nd Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Police in the Patro Fall-Satgawan forest area in Koderma District of Jhark
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) comprising personnel of the 22nd Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Police in the Patro Fall-Satgawan forest area in Koderma District of Jharkhand on June 18, reports Hindustan Times. The SFs recovered a .303 calibre rifle and a magazine of AK series from the encounter spot. The identity of the slain Maoist and other details are yet to be ascertained.
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June - 18 
One unidentified militant has been killed in an operation launched by the Security Forces (SFs) including Police, 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and 178 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Bandpawa area in Chitragam Tehsil (revenue unit) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&
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One unidentified militant has been killed in an operation launched by the Security Forces (SFs) including Police, 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and 178 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Bandpawa area in Chitragam Tehsil (revenue unit) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on June 18, reports Daily Excelsior. After inputs about presence of at least 4-5 militants hiding in the area the joint teams of SFs zeroed in on the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them which was retaliated, triggering an encounter. One unidentified militant has been killed and at least 3-4 militants are trapped in the area, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said.
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June - 19 
A cadre of Peoples’ Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Vishal Kumar Sinha, was injured and arrested by the Police after a brief exchange of fire in Dombatoli forest in Gumla District of Jharkhand on June 19, reports
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A cadre of Peoples’ Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Vishal Kumar Sinha, was injured and arrested by the Police after a brief exchange of fire in Dombatoli forest in Gumla District of Jharkhand on June 19, reports The Times of India. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Hrudeep P. Janaradhan said, the PLFI cadres opened fire at a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) who were out on a search operation. When the SFs returned the fire, the PLFI cadre was injured and subsequently arrested. Sinha, a resident of Palkot’s Bazar Tand area in the District, was a migrant worker, who returned to his village from Surat District of Gujarat last month and joined PLFI. He was lured into the rebel outfit by its self-acclaimed ‘sub-zonal commander’ Parameshwar Gope, said the Police officials.
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June - 23 
One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and two militants were killed in an encounter in Bandzoo area under Pulwama Tehsil (revenue unit) in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on June 23, reports Daily Excelsior. Incriminating material including two AK rifles and ammuniti
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One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and two militants were killed in an encounter in Bandzoo area under Pulwama Tehsil (revenue unit) in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on June 23, reports Daily Excelsior. Incriminating material including two AK rifles and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. The identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained.
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June - 30 
Two militants of Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) were killed in a gun battle in Waghama area in Bijbehara town in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on June 30, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter was the second encounter in last 24-hours in Anantnag District. The slain
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Two militants of Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) were killed in a gun battle in Waghama area in Bijbehara town in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on June 30, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter was the second encounter in last 24-hours in Anantnag District. The slain militants have been identified as Yawar Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Nabi Bhat of Hutigam and Ukash Muzaffar Sheikh son of Muzaffar Hussain Sheikh of Boughgam Kulgam. On June 29, three militants were also killed in Anantnag, which had been reported by South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP).
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July - 1 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as David alias Umesh, was injured and arrested after an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area along Katenga-Pendridih road in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports Hindustan Times. The S
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as David alias Umesh, was injured and arrested after an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area along Katenga-Pendridih road in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports Hindustan Times. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Shukla said, “a Police team was out of an anti-Maoist operation in the said location and sensing presence of security personnel the Maoists opened fire. The encounter lasted for about 30 minutes after which the Maoists fled from the spot. A search operation was initiated after the encounter and we arrested David who was injured and tried to run away but was caught after a short chase in Khobha village.” David – a native of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, was one of most wanted Maoists of newly formed MMC (Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh) of CPI-Maoist. An AK-47 rifle, three magazines, 54 live cartridges, one pistol, one walkie-talkie set, medical items and other items of daily use and Rs 772 cash was also recovered from his procession. The SP further said that David was carrying a cash reward of INR 29,00,000 on his head in three States including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
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July - 2 
A militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Habak Crossing in Malbagh area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on information about the presence of militants, SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO)
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A militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Habak Crossing in Malbagh area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on information about the presence of militants, SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) which turned into an encounter after the militants opened fire at the SFs positions. In the exchange of firing, one militant was killed, and the identity and group affiliation of the slain militant is being ascertained.
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July - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an exchange fire with C-60 Police Commandos in Yeldami forest under Hedri Police Station limits in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 3, reports Outlook. As per the report, personnel from C-60 Commandos, a specialised com
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an exchange fire with C-60 Police Commandos in Yeldami forest under Hedri Police Station limits in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on July 3, reports Outlook. As per the report, personnel from C-60 Commandos, a specialised combat unit of the District Police, were on an operation in the said area when an exchange of fire took place with the Maoists. An official said, “after the encounter, we found the body of one Maoist as well as a weapon. The operation has been intensified inside the forest.” The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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July - 4 
Two militants were killed while three soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), injured in an encounter that broke out at Arreh Mohanpora village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 4, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Police, Army’s 34 Rashtriya Rif
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Two militants were killed while three soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), injured in an encounter that broke out at Arreh Mohanpora village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 4, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Police, Army’s 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on a specific input about presence of militants in the area. As the Security Forces (SFs) approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired at the SFs triggering an encounter, in which the two militants were killed.
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July - 5 
Four cadres the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Sirla forest near Tumudibandha area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 5 (today), reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-off regarding a Maoist camp, District Voluntary Forc
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Four cadres the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Sirla forest near Tumudibandha area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 5 (today), reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip-off regarding a Maoist camp, District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel raided the spot in the early hours of the morning. An exchange of fire broke out between the two sides, during which four of the Maoists sustained bullet injuries and died. Though, the slain Maoists have been identified as members of 'Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) Division', their identities are yet to be ascertained. Arms and ammunition, including three license rifle, two country made pistol and huge cache of weapons have been seized from the site of the encounter.
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July - 6 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Sirsa forest under Tumudibadha Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 6, reports The Pioneer. “On Monday at 6.30 pm, Maoists resorted to heavy firing from an ad
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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 Sirsa forest under Tumudibadha Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 6, reports The Pioneer. “On Monday at 6.30 pm, Maoists resorted to heavy firing from an advantageous position and lobbed grenades at Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) jawans (troopers). The Police party immediately took cover and asked Maoists to stop firing and surrender. Some Police personnel sustained injuries,” according to Police release. The Maoists taking advantage of the dense forest fled from the spot. During the search of the area, the body of a slain Maoist along with two country-made weapons was recovered, the release added. The identity of the Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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July - 7 
Two persons, including a soldier and a militant were killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter in Goosu village in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 7 (today), reports NDTV. On a tip off about presence of militants in Goosu village, a joint
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Two persons, including a soldier and a militant were killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter in Goosu village in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 7 (today), reports NDTV. On a tip off about presence of militants in Goosu village, a joint security operation by the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) 183 Battalion, Army's Rashtriya Rifles (RR) unit and the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) had launched the operation at around 5:30 am. The identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained.
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July - 10 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) comprising Special Task Force (STF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) near Chautha nallah in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) forest bordering Nepal under Laukariya Polic
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) comprising Special Task Force (STF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) near Chautha nallah in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) forest bordering Nepal under Laukariya Police Station limits in West Champaran District of Bihar on July 10, reports The Times of India. One Policeman and an SSB Inspector were injured in the gun-battle. The slain Maoists were identified as – Vipul from Muzaffarpur, Kiran, Nakul and Chhotey Sahni alias Suraj, a resident of Valmikinagar. Vipul had been arrested in 2018 for the murder of Champapur-Gonauli Panchayat mukhiya (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) Manoj Singh in the VTR region. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Lallan Mohan Prasad said by the Special Task Force of Bagaha police and the SSB on receiving the inputs about the presence of the Maoists in the forests, the joint operation was launched. “The Maoists were caught unawares and resorted to indiscriminate firing. The security personnel retaliated and four rebels were killed in the encounter,” said a Police official. The SFs also recovered three self-loading rifles (SLRs), an automatic Kalashnikov (AK)-56 one .303 rifle from the encounter spot.
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July - 11 
Security Forces, in a joint operation, killed six National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants near Nginu in Longding District on July 11, reports The Indian Express. An Assam Rifles personnel was also injured during the encounter. SFs recovered four AK-47 and two Chinese
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Security Forces, in a joint operation, killed six National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants near Nginu in Longding District on July 11, reports The Indian Express. An Assam Rifles personnel was also injured during the encounter. SFs recovered four AK-47 and two Chinese MQ rifles, ammunition, Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs), and other warlike stores were recovered from the site. “The operation is in progress, identification of neutralised cadres and their allegiance to NSCN-IM faction operating in Myanmar is being ascertained while the injured soldier has been evacuated and is in stable condition,” the Army statement said.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) in two separate incidents in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Komaram Bheem Asifabad Districts of Telangana on July 14 and July 15 respectively, reports The Times of India. In one incident, Maoists exchanged fire
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) in two separate incidents in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Komaram Bheem Asifabad Districts of Telangana on July 14 and July 15 respectively, reports The Times of India. In one incident, Maoists exchanged fire with a team of Police in the forest near Thokkuguda village of Thiryani Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Komaram Bheem Asifabad District on July 14. No casualties were reported on any side and the Maoists escaped taking advantage of the dense forest. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Vishnu S. Warrier said, “around 10.30 p.m. on July 14, when Police parties were searching in Thokkuguda village, a Maoist Dalam (armed squad) carrying AK 47 and SLR weapons attempted to fire at us and we retaliated. As a result, the Dalam fled from the scene in the dark.” Following this incident, Police arrested a Maoist sympathiser – Kova Ananth Rao of Thokkuguda in Thiryani Mandal for sheltering the Maoist Dalam. According to the SP, Kova Ananth Rao gave food and shelter to the Dalam led by State Committee member Mailarepu Adellu alias Bhaskar. In the second incident, Maoists exchanged fire with Police in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on July 15. A Policeman suffered a bullet injury, in the incident. Police recovered a weapon and 13 kit bags from the encounter spot.
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July - 16 
An exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Odisha Police took place at a forested area along Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) on July 16, reports The New Indian Express. As per the sources, senior cadres of Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC)
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An exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Odisha Police took place at a forested area along Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) on July 16, reports The New Indian Express. As per the sources, senior cadres of Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) were camping in an area between Matikhal village in Swabhiman Anchal in Malkangiri District of Odisha and Doraguda village under Kumuduputtu in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh. The Superintendent of Police (SP) of Malkangiri, Rishikesh Dnyandeo Khilari said, acting on a tip-off, a combined team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) launched an operation in the area. On seeing the Security Forces (SFs), the Maoists opened fire. The SFs retaliated leading to a gun-battle forcing the Maoists to flee the spot. During the search operation, Police seized one .303 rifle, explosive items, and other camp materials.
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July - 17 
Three militants were killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel injured in an encounter in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on early on July 17 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, SFs had launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) early morning in Nagnad area of Ku
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Three militants were killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel injured in an encounter in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on early on July 17 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Police said, SFs had launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) early morning in Nagnad area of Kulgam following information about the presence of militants there. During the search operation the hiding militants opened fire on the SFs and it turned into an encounter, in which the three militants were killed and two security personnel sustained injuries. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants is being ascertained.
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July - 18 
Three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on early on July 18 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in the Amshipora area of Shopian in South Kashmir, SFs
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Three militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on early on July 18 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in the Amshipora area of Shopian in South Kashmir, SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) there, a Police official said. The search operation led to an encounter after the militants fired upon the forces, drawing retaliation, in which the three militants were killed in the gunfight, the official said. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants were being ascertained, he said.
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July - 19 
An exchange of fire took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) at Landalu village area in Ginnelakota Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on July 19, reports The Times of Ind
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An exchange of fire took place between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) at Landalu village area in Ginnelakota Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on July 19, reports The Times of India. No casualty on either side has been reported in the incident. According to SFs, Ginnelakota panchayat (village level local self-government institution) which falls under Pedabayalu Mandal (administrative sub-division), is a Maoist stronghold. A senior Police officer said, “the Maoists fired at the combing forces when they were passing through the area, in retaliation, the SFs also opened fire. The exchange of fire lasted for at least 30 minutes.”
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July - 23 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the Sirla reserve forest area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 23, reports Hindustan Times. According to the Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay, a te
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a woman, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the Sirla reserve forest area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on July 23, reports Hindustan Times. According to the Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay, a team of SFs comprising Special Operations Group (SOG) and the District Voluntary Force (DVF) were patrolling in the said forest area of the District when they came under fire from the Maoists. “The Police Forces fired in self-defense. After the exchange of fire ended, the SOG and DVF spotted two bodies - a male and a female. Both were in Maoist uniforms. We also recovered one INSAS rifle, one carbine, and two country-made firearms,” the DGP said adding that the identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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July - 25 
An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Ranbirgarh on the outskirts of Srinagar District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 25, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, SFs have killed two unidentified militants during the gun battle and their identities
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An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Ranbirgarh on the outskirts of Srinagar District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on July 25, reports Daily Excelsior. According to reports, SFs have killed two unidentified militants during the gun battle and their identities and group affiliations are yet to be ascertained.
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July - 29 
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper, identified as Laxman Bedja was injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Aautpalli village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 29, reports The Pione
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A District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper, identified as Laxman Bedja was injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest of Aautpalli village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 29, reports The Pioneer. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap, said, when a team of Security Forces (SFs) was out on an anti-Maoist operation in the said area in the village, a gunfight broke out between the two sides in which “DRG jawan (trooper) Laxman Bedja sustained bullet injuries on his leg in the incident.” Following the incident, Maoists escaped into the dense forest. Later, SFs neutralised a Maoist camp, the SP said, adding that a search operation was underway.
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July - 31 
The Army foiled an infiltration attempt by armed militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in Macchil sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence Spokesman, Colonel Rajesh Kalia said alert troops noticed suspicious moveme
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The Army foiled an infiltration attempt by armed militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in Macchil sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on July 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence Spokesman, Colonel Rajesh Kalia said alert troops noticed suspicious movement 600 metres into the Indian side along the LoC in Kupwara District around 3 am, and were challenged which led to an encounter. There were no reports of any casualties, however, three AK rifles, a sniper rifle, eight grenades and other war-like stores were seized from the scene of the gun battle.
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August - 1 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Dantewada and Bijapur Districts of Chhattisgarh in three separate incidents on August 1, reports The Pioneer. In one incident, three Maoists, including two minors, were arrested after an exchange of fire between Security For
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Dantewada and Bijapur Districts of Chhattisgarh in three separate incidents on August 1, reports The Pioneer. In one incident, three Maoists, including two minors, were arrested after an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in a forest near Tetam village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District on August 1. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava said, a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local Police launched an operation based on a specific input that senior Maoists had convened a meeting of people from Tetam, Tela, Jiakorta and other villages in a bid to force them to observe the Martyrs Week (July 28 to August 3) in memory of their slain leaders. When the patrolling team was near Tetam, the Maoists triggered IED (Improvised Explosive Devise) blasts and opened fire on SFs that led to the gun-battle. When the gun fell silent, the SFs arrested Hidma Madvi (23), a ‘jan militia member’ along with a 15-year-old girl and a boy aged 16. Also, detonators, Maoist banners, fire crackers, medicines and items of daily use were recovered from the spot, the SP said adding that “the minor girl was part of the Chetna Natya Mandli (cultural wing of Maoists) while the boy was active as a ‘militia member’. All the three were allegedly tasked with arranging commodities of daily use for senior cadres, spreading Maoist propaganda, damaging roads and conducting reconnaissance on police.” In other incidents, two Maoists, identified as Mahesh Yadav (32) and Manku Modiyam (32) were arrested from separate places in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on August 1. While Yadav was arrested from Tindodi village under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits, Modiyam was arrested from Chilnar village under Bijapur Police Station limits in the District. A Police officer said, Yadav was involved in the killing of Policeman -Somaru Poyam and injuring his parents at their house in Matwada village on July 1. On the other hand, Modiyam was wanted for killing a Police official and snatching his AK-47 rifle in Pamalwaya area in the District in 2011.
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August - 5 
An unidentified woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed while three others were injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Isulnar forest in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on August 5, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, a joint team of Ce
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An unidentified woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed while three others were injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Isulnar forest in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on August 5, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel had launched an anti-Maoist operation in the said forest when they encountered the rebels. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj Patilingam said the Maoists opened fire, triggering a gun battle. After sensing defeat, they escaped into the forest. When the gun fell silent SFs found the body of a woman cadre and a 12-bore gun from the spot. The slain Maoist seemed to be a member of PLGA (People's Liberation Guerrilla Army) platoon no.11 of the Maoists, the IGP said adding that bloodstains at the spot indicated that three-four Maoists may have been injured.
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August - 8 
The Security Forces (SFs) neutralised four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camps following an exchange of fire with the rebels in the Gandhamardhan reserve forest in Bargarh District of Odisha on August 8, reports The Pioneer. ¬According to Police, acting on an intelligence input regard
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The Security Forces (SFs) neutralised four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camps following an exchange of fire with the rebels in the Gandhamardhan reserve forest in Bargarh District of Odisha on August 8, reports The Pioneer. ¬According to Police, acting on an intelligence input regarding the camping of Maoists in the said forest, Special Operation Group (SOG) teams of Bargarh and Balangir Districts along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) platoons launched a joint operation in the area. On seeing the SFs, the Maoists opened fire leading to a gun-battle. The Maoists, however, managed to escape taking advantage of the dense forest and heavy rainfall, the Police said adding that four Maoist camps were neutralised and live ammunition as well as empty cartridges, Maoist literature written in Hindi and Odia, among other articles were recovered from the spot. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported SFs neutralised a Maoist camp in the District on August 8.
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August - 10 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Sindurmeta forests under Kanker Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on August 10, reports The Pioneer. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj Patilingam
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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 Sindurmeta forests under Kanker Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on August 10, reports The Pioneer. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj Patilingam said, “We had launched an inter-district counter-insurgency operation on the borders of Kanker and Kondagaon Districts in which different teams of Border Security Force (BSF), DRG (District Reserve Group), STF (Special Task Force) and Police from seven stations were deployed. On August 10, a joint team of DRG and STF had a face-off with armed Maoists in the said forest. Seeing the Police force, the Maoists opened fire. The police retaliated leading to a gun-battle.” After intermittent firing, the Maoists escaped into the forest. Later, during a search of the area, Police found the body of a male Maoist along with a .303 rifle, a 315 rifle, solar plates, radio, battery charger, wire, pressure cooker, IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), Maoist literature, medicines and other items of daily use in huge quantity, the IGP said adding that the identity of slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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August - 12 
A solider and militant were killed in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on the wee hours on August 12 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Police said on a tip-off about the presence of militants at Kamrazipora
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A solider and militant were killed in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) of India on the wee hours on August 12 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. Police said on a tip-off about the presence of militants at Kamrazipora in Pulwama troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a joint CASO. However, when all the exit points were sealed and house-to-house searches launched, militants hiding there opened indiscriminate firing with automatic weapons in which a soldier was injured and later succumbed to his injuries. When Security Forces (SFs) launched an all-out offensive, militants again opened fire, they said adding in the return fire an unidentified militant was killed.
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August - 12 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Pulamphar forest under Jagargunda Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 12, reports Hindustan Times. The Inspector-general of Police (IGP), Sunderraj P
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Pulamphar forest under Jagargunda Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 12, reports Hindustan Times. The Inspector-general of Police (IGP), Sunderraj Patilingam said, acting on inputs about the presence of Maoists in the interior areas of Jagargunda, the SFs, including the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and its elite unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), launched a joint operation. When one of the patrolling teams was in the said forest, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides. After the guns fell silent, bodies of four male Maoists were found at the spot along with a .303 rifle, a huge cache of country-made weapons, and explosive material, the IGP said adding that the identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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August - 19 
A militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Malpatherigam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Based on specific inputs about the presence of militants in Chitragam village of Shopian District, SFs launched a Cord
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A militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Malpatherigam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Based on specific inputs about the presence of militants in Chitragam village of Shopian District, SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO), a Police official said. The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired on a search party of the forces, who retaliated, and in the ensuing exchange of fire, one militant was killed, the official said. The militant’s identity and group affiliation are yet to be ascertained.
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August - 21 
A Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested a suspected Islamic State (IS) operative, identified as Abu Yusuf Khan, plotting an attack on Delhi after a brief encounter in Ridge Road between Karol Bagh and Dhaula Kuan on August 21, reports abplive.com. Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and a pistol
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A Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested a suspected Islamic State (IS) operative, identified as Abu Yusuf Khan, plotting an attack on Delhi after a brief encounter in Ridge Road between Karol Bagh and Dhaula Kuan on August 21, reports abplive.com. Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and a pistol have been recovered from his possession. “There was an exchange of fire after which he was arrested. He was a lone wolf who had planned an attack in the national capital. We have recovered a pistol and two IEDs from him. We will share more details during the day,” Pramod Kushwaha, Deputy Commissioner of Police (special cell), said. “The IEDs were found in a pressure cooker. The weight yet not clear, it will be confirmed after the investigation”, said the Police, according to india.com.
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August - 26 
A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with the personnel of C-60 Police Commandos at Dolandha village under Jaravandi Police Station limits in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on August 26, reports Indian Express. A press release issued
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A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an exchange of fire with the personnel of C-60 Police Commandos at Dolandha village under Jaravandi Police Station limits in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on August 26, reports Indian Express. A press release issued by Gadchiroli Police said, “an encounter ensued between a C60 commando party of Gadchiroli Police in the Dolandha village jungle in Jaravandi Police outpost area around 2 pm on August 26 after a group of Maoists opened fire at the party, which was on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] operation. Police retaliated leading to Maoists fleeing the spot. Later, the dead body of a woman Maoist was found on the spot whose identity is yet to be ascertained. A lot of Naxal material was also recovered.”
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August - 29 
Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire in Keredari forests in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on August 29, reports The Telegraph. The rebels, including ‘zonal commander’ Mithilesh and ‘area commander’ Anil Bhuiyan, were in the forest when a combined force of
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Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire in Keredari forests in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on August 29, reports The Telegraph. The rebels, including ‘zonal commander’ Mithilesh and ‘area commander’ Anil Bhuiyan, were in the forest when a combined force of the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) reached the area. The Maoists opened fire and a gun battle ensued and soon after the Maoists fled. Police officers claimed that two-three women Maoists had suffered bullet injuries.
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August - 30 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in a forest in Ghoragaon village under Nagri Police Station area in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on August 30, reports The Week. A team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a search operation,
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in a forest in Ghoragaon village under Nagri Police Station area in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh on August 30, reports The Week. A team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a search operation, and when the patrolling team was advancing through the forest, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides. After the encounter, the body of a male Maoist and a weapon were recovered from the spot. The slain Maoist was identified as Ravi, who was active as a member of the Gobra LOS (Local Organisation Squad) of Maoists.
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September - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Police at Devallagudem forest area in Gundala Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Bhadradri Kothagudem District in Telangana on September 3, reports The New Indian Express. “We had information that Maoist
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Police at Devallagudem forest area in Gundala Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Bhadradri Kothagudem District in Telangana on September 3, reports The New Indian Express. “We had information that Maoist party action teams were moving in the area so we set up vehicle check points. At Devallagudem, our team spotted two traveling on a bike and tried to stop them. The duo opened fire at Police team and we returned fire. One Maoist died in the exchange of fire and the second managed to escape into nearby fields abandoning the bike”, the Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Dutt said, adding that the identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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September - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) had a gun battle with a group of militants in Babhoora area of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir on September 4, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Babhoora orchard area during which militants fired on them leading to a gun battle. At the
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Security Forces (SFs) had a gun battle with a group of militants in Babhoora area of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir on September 4, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Babhoora orchard area during which militants fired on them leading to a gun battle. At the time of reporting, the area was under cordon and operation was put on hold. It was not clear whether the militants managed to escape or were hiding in the cordoned area.
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September - 4 
Three militants were killed and three Security Force (SF) personnel, including an Army officer, were injured in a gun battle at Yadipora village in the Pattan area of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir on September 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, s
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Three militants were killed and three Security Force (SF) personnel, including an Army officer, were injured in a gun battle at Yadipora village in the Pattan area of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir on September 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, stated that following inputs about presence of militants in the village, SFs cordoned off Yadipora village in the night of September 3. The contact with militants was made in the morning of September 4. The hiding militants were given the opportunity to surrender. “However, they refused to surrender and instead held two families comprising of 12 members including children hostage. It was therefore after strenuous efforts of joint security forces that all the family members were rescued and evacuated,” he said. Three militants were killed and their bodies retrieved from the encounter site. Two of the slain militants were identified as Shafqat Ahmad of Delina in Baramulla District and Hanan Bilal Sofi of Old town in Baramulla District. Incriminating materials, including arms and ammunition, were recovered from the site of encounter.
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September - 5 
An encounter took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and terrorists at Dana Behak, Warnow, in Kupwara District in Jammu and Kashmir on September 5, reports Daily Excelsior. A 5.56 mm M-4 rifle, a Pithu bag, and a Motorola wireless set was recovered from the area during the searches. The encount
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An encounter took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and terrorists at Dana Behak, Warnow, in Kupwara District in Jammu and Kashmir on September 5, reports Daily Excelsior. A 5.56 mm M-4 rifle, a Pithu bag, and a Motorola wireless set was recovered from the area during the searches. The encounter took place when joint search operation was launched by the SFs on specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area.
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September - 5 
Two militants of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), identified as Bhupender alias Dilawar Singh (41) and Kulwant Singh (39), have been arrested following a brief exchange of fire with Police in Northwest District of Delhi on September 5, reports Outlook. According to a senior Police officer, the Spe
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Two militants of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), identified as Bhupender alias Dilawar Singh (41) and Kulwant Singh (39), have been arrested following a brief exchange of fire with Police in Northwest District of Delhi on September 5, reports Outlook. According to a senior Police officer, the Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested the duo after they received information that they had come to Delhi in a car to receive a huge cache of arms and ammunition. “Our teams laid a trap near an underpass on Burari-Majlis Park road. On September 5, around 11 pm, when both of them were spotted in their vehicle, they were overpowered after a brief exchange of fire,” the officer said. According to Police, both the militants are residents of Ludhiana District in Punjab and were planning targeted killings in various north Indian States on the directions of leaders of the Khalistan movement sponsored by Pakistan's spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Seven pistols with 45 cartridges were recovered from their possession. Police also recovered two Android phones containing incriminating videos and photographs related to the Khalistan movement and their propagators.
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September - 7 
On September 7, an encounter broke out between the Security Forces (SFs) and terrorists in the Kawoosa Khalisa area of Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Zee News. At least two to three terrorists were believed to be trapped in the area, when the reports last came in. An unnamed police of
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On September 7, an encounter broke out between the Security Forces (SFs) and terrorists in the Kawoosa Khalisa area of Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Zee News. At least two to three terrorists were believed to be trapped in the area, when the reports last came in. An unnamed police official said, "As the joint team cordoned the area, the hiding terrorists fired upon the searching party, which was retaliated by the searching team, and an encounter started." said the police officer. The gunfight started at 4:30 pm, after SFs’ teams exchanged heavy volumes of fire, adds Daily Excelsior. "Since then there has been no contact. But lights stand installed and operation is on," SFs said.
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September - 7 
Police have identified one of the two Maoists killed in an exchange of fire at Cherla Mandal in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on September 7, as Kovvasi Chandu (28) alias Srinu alias Joga, reports Telangana Today on September 8. According to Police, Chandu was the protection team member
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Police have identified one of the two Maoists killed in an exchange of fire at Cherla Mandal in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on September 7, as Kovvasi Chandu (28) alias Srinu alias Joga, reports Telangana Today on September 8. According to Police, Chandu was the protection team member of CPI-Maoist’s Telangana State ‘committee secretary’ Haribhushan. He belongs to Lankapalli village of Chintoor Mandal of East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh. The identity of another Maoist killed in the encounter is yet to be ascertained. Earlier, SATP reported the killing of the two Maoists on September 8.
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September - 7 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Police at Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on September 7, reports The New Indian Express. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Dutt said, “an e
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Police at Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on September 7, reports The New Indian Express. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Dutt said, “an exchange of fire occurred between a group of armed underground extremists and District Police Special party. It lasted for about 20 minutes. On searching the area, Police found bodies of two male extremists.” Police also recovered firearms including, one short weapon (pistol), two haversacks. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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September - 9 
On September 9, one Nyemlang Konyak-led National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-NK) militant was killed while another injured in an encounter at Bhaimo village of Zunheboto District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. During a search operation, the militants fired upon the security forces ens
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On September 9, one Nyemlang Konyak-led National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-NK) militant was killed while another injured in an encounter at Bhaimo village of Zunheboto District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. During a search operation, the militants fired upon the security forces ensuing in retaliatory firing, leading to one militant being injured. In due course, the two militants were arrested. Later on, the injured militant succumbed to his injuries. One 9mm pistol, two magazines, four fired cartridges and 23 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the spot.
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September - 9 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, and two Special Operations Group (SOG) commandos were killed in an exchange of fire between the Maoists and an anti-Maoist operations team in a forest in Kalahandi District, along the Kandhamal District border, of Odisha on
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, and two Special Operations Group (SOG) commandos were killed in an exchange of fire between the Maoists and an anti-Maoist operations team in a forest in Kalahandi District, along the Kandhamal District border, of Odisha on September 9, reports The Indian Express. Two composite teams of SOG and the Kalahandi District Voluntary Force (DVF) initiated an operation in the forest area, during which they were subjected to heavy firing from the other end. While four bodies were found from the forest area after the gunfight, the fifth body was recovered during combing operations. Six weapons, including SLR rifles, barrel rifles and Maoist literature, were recovered from the spot. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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September - 13 
Militants and Security Forces exchanged fire at Parigam village in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on September 13, reports Greater Kashmir. The encounter started after Security Forces cordoned off Parigam village. “Joint search operation was launched today [September 13] afternoon based on @J
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Militants and Security Forces exchanged fire at Parigam village in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir on September 13, reports Greater Kashmir. The encounter started after Security Forces cordoned off Parigam village. “Joint search operation was launched today [September 13] afternoon based on @JmuKmrPolice inputs. Militants fired at the security forces when the cordon was being laid, turning it into an encounter. Firefight ensued. Joint operation in progress,” army tweeted in the evening of September 13. “The operation is underway,” Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir range, Atul Kumar Goel added.
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September - 15 
Army on September 15 foiled an infiltration bid in Gurez area of Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific Police inputs, suspicious movement was detected by Army along Line of Control (LoC). A contact was established with the militants. After brief exchang
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Army on September 15 foiled an infiltration bid in Gurez area of Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific Police inputs, suspicious movement was detected by Army along Line of Control (LoC). A contact was established with the militants. After brief exchange of firing, the infiltration bid was successfully foiled. Army recovered war like stores including one assault rifle with four magazines and 135 rounds, three pistols with five magazines and 120 rounds, one GPS, one cortex (4m) and four rucksacks.
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September - 15 
On September 15, the SFs comprising SOG and DVF personnel exchanged fire with the Maoists in the Pokharibund Reserve Forest under the Baligda Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, on spotting the team of SFs, the Maoists opened fire indiscrimi
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On September 15, the SFs comprising SOG and DVF personnel exchanged fire with the Maoists in the Pokharibund Reserve Forest under the Baligda Police Station limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, on spotting the team of SFs, the Maoists opened fire indiscriminately. The SFs retaliated leading to a gun-battle. The rebels escaped from the spot taking advantage of the dense forest and hilly terrain. During a search, SFs recovered three country made weapons with sling two plastic box, Maoist literature, uniforms and other articles.
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September - 16 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered arms and ammunition following an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forests of M. Rampur block (administrative unit) in Kalahandi District of Odisha on September 16 reports The New Indian Express. As per the report, ac
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered arms and ammunition following an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forests of M. Rampur block (administrative unit) in Kalahandi District of Odisha on September 16 reports The New Indian Express. As per the report, acting on a tip-off about movement of a group of 20-25 Maoist cadres in Jerka reserve forest within M. Rampur Police Station limits of Kalahandi and Burhani forest in Kandhamal District, a joint operation was launched by Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) of both the Districts as well as two units of CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) and personnel belonging to CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action). The Kalahandi District Superintendent of Police (SP) B. Gangadhar said, during combing operations, the SFs came under indiscriminate firing from the Maoists. The forces fired in retaliation following which a group of rebels escaped to Birabaru reserve forest in Kalahandi and another fled to Birhani forest in Kandhamal taking advantage of dense forest cover of trees. An intensive search operation was launched following which, one INSAS rifle with magazine, nine 5.56 mm INSAS ball ammunition, spare magazines, Maoist uniforms and literature, electric wires and batteries, haversack and other incriminating articles of the ultras were recovered.
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September - 17 
Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants and a woman were killed in an encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar (Srinagar District) of Jmmau and Kashmir on September 17, reports Greater Kashmir. One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer and another
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Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants and a woman were killed in an encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar (Srinagar District) of Jmmau and Kashmir on September 17, reports Greater Kashmir. One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer and another CRPF personnel sustained injuries in the initial exchange of firing. Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh said that joint teams of Police and CRPF while acting on a lead zeroed in on a house where three militants were hiding. “They were given a chance to surrender but they refused and fired. Today’s operation was seventh in Srinagar in the recent past, but biggest success was the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Junaid Sehrai,” the DGP said. He said that this year so far 177 militants have been killed, including 155 locals and 22 from Pakistan.
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September - 20 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Police in the Kadamba forest area within Easgaon Police Station limits in Asifabad District of Telangana on September 20, reports The New Indian Express. On receiving a tip-off, about 400 Greyhounds perso
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Police in the Kadamba forest area within Easgaon Police Station limits in Asifabad District of Telangana on September 20, reports The New Indian Express. On receiving a tip-off, about 400 Greyhounds personnel carried out combing operations in Asifabad and Kagaznagar forest area. A group of six Maoists, led by State committee member – Bhaskar, tried to escape from the spot by firing on a few Greyhounds personnel. In the ensued gun-battle, two Maoists were killed. The Greyhounds recovered two weapons and books from the possession of the slain Maoists. The Times of India adds that one of the two slain Maoists were identified as Koya Verghese, from Chhattisgarh. The identity of the other is yet to be ascertained.
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A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist, identified as Asif Shah, was killed in Nowhal village of Chrar-e-Sharief area in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on September 22, while his associates fled from the cordon, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter broke out in the evening of September 21. A sol
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A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist, identified as Asif Shah, was killed in Nowhal village of Chrar-e-Sharief area in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir on September 22, while his associates fled from the cordon, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter broke out in the evening of September 21. A soldier was injured in the initial exchange of firing on September 21. The operation ended with the killing of the terrorist on September 22. Large quantity of arms and ammunition besides incriminating material was recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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September - 22 
An encounter that started at Sirhama area of Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on September 22, was underway at the times of reporting, Daily Excelsior reports. Three militants are believed to be trapped in the cordon.
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An encounter that started at Sirhama area of Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on September 22, was underway at the times of reporting, Daily Excelsior reports. Three militants are believed to be trapped in the cordon.
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September - 23 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, were killed in an exchange of fire with Police personnel in Chennapuram forest area under Charla Police Station limits in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on September 23, reports The New Indian Express. As Pol
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women, were killed in an exchange of fire with Police personnel in Chennapuram forest area under Charla Police Station limits in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on September 23, reports The New Indian Express. As Police personnel were combing the said area, several Maoists came into a face-off with the forces. When asked to surrender, the Maoists opened fire at the Police team, forcing the latter to open fire in self-defense, resulting in the death of three Maoists. While the remaining cadres managed to escape taking advantage of the dense forest, Police recovered one 8 mm rifle, blasting materials and other items from the spot. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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September - 24 
An Al-Badr militant, identified as Irfan-ul-Haq Dar, was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Machoma Bhagandar area of Tral in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir in the morning of September 24, reports Daily Excelsior. On a specific input regarding presence of militants in Ma
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An Al-Badr militant, identified as Irfan-ul-Haq Dar, was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Machoma Bhagandar area of Tral in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir in the morning of September 24, reports Daily Excelsior. On a specific input regarding presence of militants in Machama area, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the SFs in the area. A militant opened fire at the SFs and the encounter ensued.
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September - 25 
Two ‘commanders’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including a foreigner, were killed in the Sirhama area of Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on September 25, reports Daily Excelsior. “One of the slain has been identified as Abu Rehan from Pakistan, who was active since March 2019 and the second one
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Two ‘commanders’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), including a foreigner, were killed in the Sirhama area of Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir on September 25, reports Daily Excelsior. “One of the slain has been identified as Abu Rehan from Pakistan, who was active since March 2019 and the second one was Adil Bhat, who was also Lashkar commander,” Inspector General of Police, Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar, said. The encounter that had started on September 22, finally ended on September 25 with the killing of the two terrorists. “Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. It is pertinent to mention here that the INSAS rifle snatched in Nowgam [Srinagar District] attack [August 14, 2020] was also recovered from the site”, police said. Many people rushed to the encounter site and there was explosion as a result of which four youth were injured.
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September - 27 
A ‘divisional commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Reyaz Ahmad Dar alias Khalid, was among two militants killed and a soldier injured in an ongoing gun battle in Awantipora area of Pulwama District on September 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Khalid was active since 2015. The other m
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A ‘divisional commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Reyaz Ahmad Dar alias Khalid, was among two militants killed and a soldier injured in an ongoing gun battle in Awantipora area of Pulwama District on September 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Khalid was active since 2015. The other militant is yet to be identified. Security Forces had information about the presence of at least three militants hiding in the village. Two militants were killed and at least one is still alive.
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September - 27 
A major infiltration bid by a group of five heavily-armed militants, under cover fire provided by the Pakistani Rangers, was scuttled along the International Border in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir on September 27 by the Border Security Force (BSF), reports Daily Excelsior. All the five terror
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A major infiltration bid by a group of five heavily-armed militants, under cover fire provided by the Pakistani Rangers, was scuttled along the International Border in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir on September 27 by the Border Security Force (BSF), reports Daily Excelsior. All the five terrorists fled back to Pakistan in the face of effective retaliation by the BSF, official sources said. As per the report, in the intervening night of September 26 and 27, the BSF troops noticed movement of a group of militants who were attempting to infiltrate into this side. The infiltrators opened fire when challenged by the BSF. Pakistani Rangers also fired on Indian posts to provide fire cover to the infiltrating militants. The firing lasted for 30 minutes and the militants fled back.
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September - 28 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an operation in a forest between Pedapal and Pidiya villages under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on September 28, reports The Times of India. A team of SFs compr
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an operation in a forest between Pedapal and Pidiya villages under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on September 28, reports The Times of India. A team of SFs comprising the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and its elite unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), launched an operation on September 27, after receiving intelligence inputs about the movement of 120 People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) members of CPI-Maoist’s ‘West Bastar Division committee secretary’ - Papa Rao. When one of the patrolling teams of DRG was cordoning off the said forest area, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides. After the guns fell silent, the body of one unidentified Maoist was recovered while the other three were dragged away by their colleagues. SFs also recovered an Insas rifle, explosives and a large supply of medicines from the spot.
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September - 29 
Militants attacked a patrol party of the Security Forces (SFs) in the Marahama Sangam area of Anantnag District in Jammu and Kashmir on September 29, reports Daily Excelsior. No casualty was reported in the attack. The SFs later cordoned off the area and encounter took place. Militants, however, man
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Militants attacked a patrol party of the Security Forces (SFs) in the Marahama Sangam area of Anantnag District in Jammu and Kashmir on September 29, reports Daily Excelsior. No casualty was reported in the attack. The SFs later cordoned off the area and encounter took place. Militants, however, managed to escape.
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October - 5 
On October 5, 'chairman' of the United People's Revolutionary Front (UPRF), Martin Guite, was killed in an encounter in the forests of Singhasan Hill of Karbi Anglong District in Assam, reports New Indian Express. UPRF militants opened fire on a Police team engaged in search operation in the area. A
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On October 5, 'chairman' of the United People's Revolutionary Front (UPRF), Martin Guite, was killed in an encounter in the forests of Singhasan Hill of Karbi Anglong District in Assam, reports New Indian Express. UPRF militants opened fire on a Police team engaged in search operation in the area. An encounter ensued and later on the body of Guite was recovered from the encounter site. A 7.65 mm pistol and four cartridges were recovered from the spot.
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October - 6 
Militants attacked a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader leaving his personal security guard dead, while a militant was killed in the retaliatory action in Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants shot at on Ghulam Qadir, a District
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Militants attacked a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader leaving his personal security guard dead, while a militant was killed in the retaliatory action in Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants shot at on Ghulam Qadir, a District vice president of the BJP, near his residence at Nunner in Ganderbal, a Police official said. While he escaped unhurt, his security guard injured in the incident succumbed to injuries later. In the retaliatory action by the security personnel, one militant was killed, the official added.
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October - 7 
Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Sugan area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 7 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. The operation is still underway, according to Police.
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Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Sugan area of Shopian District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 7 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. The operation is still underway, according to Police.
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October - 10 
Two militants of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dadoora area in Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The identities of the slain militants are yet to be ascertained.
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Two militants of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dadoora area in Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The identities of the slain militants are yet to be ascertained.
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October - 10 
Two unidentified militants were killed in an ongoing encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Chingam area in Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India early on October 10 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation in Chingam area of Kulgam
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Two unidentified militants were killed in an ongoing encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Chingam area in Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India early on October 10 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation in Chingam area of Kulgam District late October 9 night following specific inputs about the presence of militants there, a Police officer said. In the exchange of fire, two militants were killed, the officer said, adding their identity and group affiliation is being ascertained.
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October - 12 
Two militants, including a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, were killed in Barzulla area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 12, reports Daily Excelsior. On a specific input regarding presence of militants in Rambagh area of Srinagar, an operation was launched by th
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Two militants, including a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’, were killed in Barzulla area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 12, reports Daily Excelsior. On a specific input regarding presence of militants in Rambagh area of Srinagar, an operation was launched by the Security Forces in the area. As the presence of militants was ascertained they were given opportunity to surrender after evacuating all civilians. However, they fired indiscriminately upon the search party which was retaliated leading to an encounter in which two militants were killed. One among them has been identified as top LeT ‘commander’ Saifullah, a Pakistani national, while as second was identified as Irshad Ahmed Dar alias Abu Usama of Pulwama District in J&K, who was active since May 2019 and involved in killings of civilians and attacks on Security Forces.
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October - 13 
An exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), took place in Jerma forest in Chandwa area in Latehar District of Jharkhand on October 13, reports The Week. "The militants
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An exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), took place in Jerma forest in Chandwa area in Latehar District of Jharkhand on October 13, reports The Week. "The militants [TPC cadres] were in civil dress and on seeing a police team they started firing. When police retaliated, they escaped into the thick forests," said Prashant Anand, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Latehar. A rifle, large quantity of cartridges, explosive materials, a mobile phone, a diary and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature have been found at the site of the encounter, the SP said.
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October - 16 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) near Korsaguda-Auvutpalli forest under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 16, reports New Kerala. Based on intelligence input about the pre
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) near Korsaguda-Auvutpalli forest under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 16, reports New Kerala. Based on intelligence input about the presence of CPI-Maoist cadres of ‘Jagargunda Area Committee’, a joint operation was launched in the Korsaguda-Auvutpalli forest area and in the ensuing exchange of fire a Maoist, identified as Vikesh Hemla, ‘Jan Militia Commander’ of Korsaguda, was killed. During the search, the body of the slain Maoist along with one muzzle-loaded rifle and huge quantities of country-made weapons, explosive materials and camping materials was recovered from the site. Hemla was involved in various Maoist activities and incidents in the region and was carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head.
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October - 17 
A newly recruited militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter at Larnoo area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said, during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO), as the p
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A newly recruited militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter at Larnoo area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said, during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO), as the presence of militant got ascertained he was given the opportunity to surrender, however, he fired indiscriminately upon the joint search party which was retaliated leading to an encounter, in which the militant was killed. An AK-47 rifle and three magazines were recovered from the slain militant. The slain militant has been identified as Towseef Ahmad Pandit son of Abdul Gani Pandit of Talangam in Pulwama District.
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October - 17 
On October 17, one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang Yung Aung faction (NSCN-K- Yung Aung) militant, identified as Ganjom Wangsa, self-styled (ss) ‘sergeant major’ was killed in an operation at Wakka area of Longding District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Morung Express. During an i
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On October 17, one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang Yung Aung faction (NSCN-K- Yung Aung) militant, identified as Ganjom Wangsa, self-styled (ss) ‘sergeant major’ was killed in an operation at Wakka area of Longding District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Morung Express. During an information-based operation, militants opened fire at the troops. In retaliation, the militant was killed in exchange of fire, reports The Nagaland Post. Arms and ammunition including a grenade launcher, a pistol along with a magazine, one Chinese hand grenade, three grenade launcher live rounds, one 0.32 mm live round, five 0.32 mm fired cases, and 15 7.62 mm AK-47 fired cases were recovered from the incident site, reports The Arunachal Times.
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October - 18 
The Anti-Naxal Squad (ANS) commandos killed five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including three women cadres, in the Kosmi-Kisneli forests under Dhanora Taluka (revenue sub-division)in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on October 18, reports The Times of India. There we
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The Anti-Naxal Squad (ANS) commandos killed five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including three women cadres, in the Kosmi-Kisneli forests under Dhanora Taluka (revenue sub-division)in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on October 18, reports The Times of India. There were no casualties or injuries on the security personnel side. Sources said Tippagarh Local Organizational Squad (LOS) and Platoon 15 were present at the place when they were surrounded by the commandos. The encounter lasted for around 45 minutes following which the Maoists started retreating, later, the slain bodies of five Maoists, their pittoos (rucksucks), one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and two other firearms were recovered from the encounter site. Apart from Tippagarh Dalam (armed squad), Korchi Dalam too was present at the site. The slain Maoists have been identified as Rajo Kirko, 34, (platoon 15), Kumli Gawade (23) (Korchi Dalam member), Zunki Pada (32) (Tippagarh Dalam Area committee member, ACM) and Shivaji Madavi (30) (Tippagarh Dalam member). Another one is yet to be identified.
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October - 18 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with the Police at Musalammagutta forest area under Mangapeta Police Station limits in Mulugu District of Telangana on October 18, reports The Hindu. Police recovered some weapons from the scene of the encount
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with the Police at Musalammagutta forest area under Mangapeta Police Station limits in Mulugu District of Telangana on October 18, reports The Hindu. Police recovered some weapons from the scene of the encounter. The slain Maoists were yet to be identified.
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October - 19 
A militant was killed in an encounter in Melhora area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 19, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter broke out in Melhora village after joint teams of Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) against militants.
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A militant was killed in an encounter in Melhora area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 19, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter broke out in Melhora village after joint teams of Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) against militants. The body of the slain militant was recovered and his identity is being ascertained.
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October - 20 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a hilly forested area near Golakonda under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 20, reports Outlook. Police said, two District Reserve Guard (DRG) pe
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a hilly forested area near Golakonda under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on October 20, reports Outlook. Police said, two District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel, identified as Ramesh Bhandari and Semla Dhanesh, were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by the Maoists during the exchange of fire. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P said, one unidentified male body of CPI-Maoist along with three muzzle-loaded rifle and huge quantities of country-made weapons, explosive materials, camping materials recovered from the site. The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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October - 20 
On October 20, an encounter took place between police and United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants at Bolchugre village under Rongara Police Station in the South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, reports Pratidin Times. “There were no injuries to policemen or civilians during t
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On October 20, an encounter took place between police and United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants at Bolchugre village under Rongara Police Station in the South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, reports Pratidin Times. “There were no injuries to policemen or civilians during the encounter. We believe quite a few of the militants’ sustained injuries due to the way they escaped. A search operation is currently on,” said, Superintendent of Police, South Garo Hills, Priyangshu Pandey. “At least 5 militants including elusive Drishti Rajkhowa were present in the village and they escaped after the encounter”, the SP added.
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October - 20 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter that broke out at Hakripora area in Kakapora belt in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of en
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter that broke out at Hakripora area in Kakapora belt in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter. The identities of the slain militants are yet to be established.
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October - 21 
Police recovered a 'tiffin bomb' and live cartridges after an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gumori region in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 21, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of Police and District Reserve Guard (DRG) that was on a se
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Police recovered a 'tiffin bomb' and live cartridges after an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gumori region in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 21, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of Police and District Reserve Guard (DRG) that was on a search operation in Gumori region was ambushed by the Maoists, a Police press release said. While carrying out a search operation at the encounter site, Police recovered a 'tiffin bomb', codex wire, 10 live cartridges, Naxalite [Left Wing extremist, LWE] uniform, literature and other materials of general use including medicines. Police also spotted some blood marks, indicating some Naxalites were seriously hit or may have died, the press release added.
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October - 21 
On October 21, one Assam Rifles (AR) personal was killed while another injured in a gunfight with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants near Sanliam village in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. The gunfight took place when a convoy of 6 Assa
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On October 21, one Assam Rifles (AR) personal was killed while another injured in a gunfight with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants near Sanliam village in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Northeast Now. The gunfight took place when a convoy of 6 Assam Rifles was ambushed by the militants.
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October - 24 
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper was killed and two others were injured in an exchange of fire with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forested terrain of Orchha in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on October 24, reports The New Indian Express. A senior po
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A District Reserve Guard (DRG) trooper was killed and two others were injured in an exchange of fire with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forested terrain of Orchha in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on October 24, reports The New Indian Express. A senior police official said, “There was a gun battle between the troopers and the Maoists in the forested terrain of Orchha on Saturday morning. One DRG personnel was killed and another two sustained bullet injuries. The incident occurred when a team of security forces was out on the search operation.”The Police believed that Maoists had suffered casualties although their bodies could not be recovered.
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October - 26 
An unidentified militant was killed by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Noorpora village in Awantipora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The unidentified militant was killed
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An unidentified militant was killed by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Noorpora village in Awantipora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on October 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The unidentified militant was killed in an initial exchange of fire while as the other surrendered before the Security Forces (SFs).The family of the militant was taken to the spot, who along with Police and Army repeatedly asked him to surrender and, he accepted the offer and surrendered before the SFs. The militant who surrendered (identity yet to be ascertained) hailed from Awantipora area and was missing for last one month while as the militant who was killed (identity yet to be established) also belongs to from the same belt and was active for almost one year.
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October - 26 October - 27
An exchange of fire took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Jumdang area in Malkangiri District of Odisha early on October 27 (today), reports Odisha TV.Acting on a tip-off about the camps of the Maoists in Jumdang, the Police la
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An exchange of fire took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Jumdang area in Malkangiri District of Odisha early on October 27 (today), reports Odisha TV.Acting on a tip-off about the camps of the Maoists in Jumdang, the Police launched a search operation in the area last night (October 26). However, no casualties have been reported as of yet, as further details are awaited.
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October - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) seized explosives and ammunition after a gunfight with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a search operation in the Bhimaram Reserve Forest area near Gunamamudi village under Papermetla Police Station in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 27, r
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Security Forces (SFs) seized explosives and ammunition after a gunfight with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a search operation in the Bhimaram Reserve Forest area near Gunamamudi village under Papermetla Police Station in Malkangiri District of Odisha on October 27, reports The Pioneer.Based on reliable intelligence input, an operation was launched by Border Security Force (BSF), Special operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) teams of Odisha Police, and the Andhra Pradesh Police in the Bhimaram Reserve Forest area under Papermetla Police Station of the district along Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border.Following exchange of fire, the area was thoroughly searched and huge quantity of arms and ammunition including one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), 11 7.62 mm Self Loading Rifle (SLR)live rounds, four 7.62 mm AK rounds, one 5.56 mm INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, one SLR magazine, 32 numbers of detonators, one camera flash, radio, 11 number of kit bags, three pairs of Maoist uniforms and literatures, utensils, medicines and daily used articles were seized.
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October - 27 
Two unidentified militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter that broke out on October 27 night in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports The Times of India. SFs launched a Cordon-and-Search Operation (CASO) at Moachwah in Chadoora area in Budgam District following in
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Two unidentified militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter that broke out on October 27 night in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports The Times of India. SFs launched a Cordon-and-Search Operation (CASO) at Moachwah in Chadoora area in Budgam District following information about the presence of militants there, a Police official said.The identity and group affiliation of the slain militantsis yet to be ascertained.
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October - 29 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a gun battle with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest between Duled and Minpa villages in the Chintalnar Police Station area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 29, reports The Pioneer. In a search after the gunfight the
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a gun battle with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest between Duled and Minpa villages in the Chintalnar Police Station area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on October 29, reports The Pioneer. In a search after the gunfight the team found the body of the woman Maoist, along with a .303 rifle, a huge cache of explosive materials and items of daily use. The identity of the slain woman Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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October - 31 
An exchange of fire between Odisha Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres took place at Landbali forest near Chadeipali village under Raikia police limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on October 31, reports Kalinga TV.However, there were no casualties from either side, Pol
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An exchange of fire between Odisha Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres took place at Landbali forest near Chadeipali village under Raikia police limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on October 31, reports Kalinga TV.However, there were no casualties from either side, Police said. Police have recovered a 303 rifle, live cartridge, detonators, huge quantities of explosive materials, medicines and camping related stuff from the spot.
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November - 1 
Chief operational ‘commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Saifullah aliasSaif-ul Islam Mir alias Dr Saif alias Ghazi Haider was killed in a gun battle on the outskirts of Srinagar in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on November 1, reports Daily Excelsior.The HM‘commander’,resid
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Chief operational ‘commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Saifullah aliasSaif-ul Islam Mir alias Dr Saif alias Ghazi Haider was killed in a gun battle on the outskirts of Srinagar in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on November 1, reports Daily Excelsior.The HM‘commander’,resident of Malangpora in Rangreth area of Srinagar, was given opportunity to surrender. However, he fired indiscriminately upon the joint search party, which was retaliated leading to an encounter in which he was killed.Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, said, Saifullah was a top and longest surviving militant ‘commander’ in the Valley and he was involved in the killing of several innocent people, and further stated,“Dr Saifullah was also involved in the killing of various innocent people including three policemen, two truck drivers who were attacked after the abrogation of Article 370 in which a truck driver and a conductor were killed. He was also involved in the recent attack on a Sarpanch, who got injured in Kulgam district.”
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November - 1 
A militant was arrested during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) on the outskirts of Srinagar city in Rangreth near the old airfield in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on November 1, reports Daily Excelsior.Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in
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A militant was arrested during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) on the outskirts of Srinagar city in Rangreth near the old airfield in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on November 1, reports Daily Excelsior.Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in Rangreth near the old airfield here, the SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the area, a Police official said.A militant was arrested from the spot after an exchange of fire. The identity of the arrested militant is yet to be ascertained.
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November - 2 
The Security Force (SF) personnel seized a country-made gun, live bullets, batteries and some Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) literature after an exchange of fire with Maoists from Baibali forest under Raikia Police limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on November 2, reports Sambad.
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The Security Force (SF) personnel seized a country-made gun, live bullets, batteries and some Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) literature after an exchange of fire with Maoists from Baibali forest under Raikia Police limits in Kandhamal District of Odisha on November 2, reports Sambad. Kandhamal, Superintendent of Police (SP), Vinit Agarwal said, after getting reliable information about presence of Maoists in Baibali forest, the security personnel launched a combing operation. When the Maoists fired at the security personnel in the forest during the combing operation, retaliation was made. After an exchange of fire, the Maoists fled the spot. However, the SF personnel recovered gun, ammunition and other Maoist related materials from the forest.
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November - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter between five Maoists and a 20-member "Thunderbolt" patrol team, in the forests near Meenmutty in Wayanad District of Kerala on November 3, reports NDTV. According to Kerala Police, the slain cadre has been identified as
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter between five Maoists and a 20-member "Thunderbolt" patrol team, in the forests near Meenmutty in Wayanad District of Kerala on November 3, reports NDTV. According to Kerala Police, the slain cadre has been identified as Velmurugan from Tamil Nadu. On combing the area, the patrol found a body along with .303 rifle, while the others escaped. According to Police, Velmurugan was an expert in handling arms, propagating Maoist ideology and was an active member of the CPI-Maoist. He was on the run since 2012 and has cases registered against him in Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Cases against him include propagating Maoist ideology, and criminal conspiracy against the Government with illegal weapons, among others are registered against him.
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November - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in a forest near Kamalpur village under the Usoor Police Station area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on November 3, reports The New Indian Express. When a patrolling team was cordoning off the forest nea
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in a forest near Kamalpur village under the Usoor Police Station area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on November 3, reports The New Indian Express. When a patrolling team was cordoning off the forest near Kamalpur, Maoists opened fire at Police personnel, triggering retaliation. The Maoists soon escaped from the spot taking cover of dense forests along a hill, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P, said. "During a search, the body of a Naxal [Left Wing Extremist, LWE], two rifles, as many bags, Maoist literature and materials of daily use were recovered from the spot", the IGP said. The identity of the slain Maoist was yet to be ascertained, but prima facie it seems he belonged to Usoor LOS (Local Organisation Squad) of Maoists, the IGP added.
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November - 6 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter,while a man who was injured in the initial firing succumbed to his injuries,in Meej area of Pampore in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on November 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Two civilians were injured, one of them
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter,while a man who was injured in the initial firing succumbed to his injuries,in Meej area of Pampore in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on November 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Two civilians were injured, one of them critically, who succumbed to his injures, after militants attacked the search party of Security Forces (SFs) in Meej area of Pampore. He has been identified as Abid Ahmad Mir (22), resident of Meej Pampore.Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, said, two Pakistani militants were killed in the encounter and another surrendered. He identified the killed militants as Umar Bhai and Huzaifa. He also said that two AK 47 rifles and two pistols were recovered from the encounter site. The surrendered militant has been identified as Khawar Sultan Bhat alias Jana of Drangbal Pampore, who was missing from last three months.
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November - 7 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter in Malkhedi village under Baihar Police Station limits in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on November 7, reports The Pioneer. The slain Maoist was identified as Sharada alias Pujje (25), an active ‘area committee mem
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter in Malkhedi village under Baihar Police Station limits in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on November 7, reports The Pioneer. The slain Maoist was identified as Sharada alias Pujje (25), an active ‘area committee member, ACM’, in Khatia Mocha Dalam (armed squad), in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, and carried a reward of INR 800,000 on her head. A firearm was also recovered from the encounter spot.
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November - 7 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire at Giddheshwar Hills under Khaira Block in Jamui District of Bihar on November 7, reports Hindustan Times. However, no casualty was reported from either side in the incident. Manu Maharaaj, Deputy Inspector-
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire at Giddheshwar Hills under Khaira Block in Jamui District of Bihar on November 7, reports Hindustan Times. However, no casualty was reported from either side in the incident. Manu Maharaaj, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIGP), Munger range, said the SFs had acted on the basis of a tip-off that Maoist ‘sub-zonal committee member’ of eastern Bihar and Jharkhand, Arvind Yadav alias Awinash; ‘commander’ Parvesh Da; and Prakash Rana along with their guerilla squad had reached the forest. DIGP Maharaaj said, “The Maoists resorted to unprovoked firing at security forces belonging to 207 CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), who were combing the forest near Pathakchak dam. The rebels beat a hasty retreat taking advantage of the dense forest cover and the hostile hilly terrain following the retaliatory firing by the security forces.”A cache of arms and ammunition, CPI-Maoist pamphlets, medicines, and items of daily use were seized following the encounter.
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