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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2018
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January - 11 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper sustained injuries during exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on January 11, reports New Indian Express. The CRPF team was out on special operations in a village when the encounter took place. Th
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper sustained injuries during exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on January 11, reports New Indian Express. The CRPF team was out on special operations in a village when the encounter took place. The injured trooper was evacuated by chopper and his condition is stable, said CRPF.
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January - 11 January - 12
Two ‘commanders’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) outfit were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Hazaribagh District Police and troopers of the 22nd battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Konai Khurd village under Padma Police Station in Hazaribagh District in the in
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Two ‘commanders’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) outfit were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Hazaribagh District Police and troopers of the 22nd battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Konai Khurd village under Padma Police Station in Hazaribagh District in the intervening night of January 11-12, reports Hindustan Times. The raiding team recovered one AK 47 and INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifles besides around 200 live ammunition from the two dead rebels, along with two mobile phones and posters and literature of the banned group.
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January - 14 
Several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reportedly injured in Police-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] encounter in Tetamadugu Jungle near Tetamgarh in Sukma District on January 14, reports Glibs.in. In the encounter, the Police neutralised the Naxalites'&
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Several Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reportedly injured in Police-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] encounter in Tetamadugu Jungle near Tetamgarh in Sukma District on January 14, reports Glibs.in. In the encounter, the Police neutralised the Naxalites' camps. Police claimed that half a dozen Naxalites of the military battalion of the Maoists have been injured in the firing, and some other managed to escape. Police has seized the Maoist belongings kept in the camp.
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January - 20 
Two civilians and an Army trooper were killed in cross border firing along International Border (IB) and the Line of Control across Jammu region on January 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain Army trooper has been identified as Mandeep Singh. Four people, including an Army personnel, a Borde
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Two civilians and an Army trooper were killed in cross border firing along International Border (IB) and the Line of Control across Jammu region on January 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain Army trooper has been identified as Mandeep Singh. Four people, including an Army personnel, a Border Security Force (BSF) Head Constable have been martyred, two civilians killed and 50 others including two BSF troopers and civilians, injured, some of them seriously while over 100 livestock has also been killed as a result of cross border firing. India Today further adds that 32 BSF posts along IB have been retaliating to cross border firing from Pakistan. Cross border firing has been reported from Jammu Districts of Arnia, Suchetgarh, RS Pura, Pargwal, Kana Chak village, Gharkhal in Akhnoor.
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January - 23 
An encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres took place in the forests of Atapalli of Basaguda Police Station in Bijapur District late on January 23, reports News 18. After the long encounter, the Maoists fled leaving
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An encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres took place in the forests of Atapalli of Basaguda Police Station in Bijapur District late on January 23, reports News 18. After the long encounter, the Maoists fled leaving behind their weapons and escaped. Police recovered a pipe bomb, bottle bomb, mobile and items of daily use from the encounter spot.
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January - 24 
On January 24, an Army trooper was killed in a militant ambush on an Army convoy at Nangtaw Khamti area of Namsai District, reports Assam Tribune. According to Army sources, a militant was also wounded in the incident. Northeast Today further adds that militants of Coordination Commit
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On January 24, an Army trooper was killed in a militant ambush on an Army convoy at Nangtaw Khamti area of Namsai District, reports Assam Tribune. According to Army sources, a militant was also wounded in the incident. Northeast Today further adds that militants of Coordination Committee (CorCom) and Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) were involved in the attack. According to Assam Director General of Police (DGP), two army vehicles were also damaged in the attack.
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January - 26 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Manku Varda (25), Khunta Varda (23) and Tangru Padda (22) were arrested following an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres from Alparas village under Koyalibeda Police Station in Kanker District on
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Manku Varda (25), Khunta Varda (23) and Tangru Padda (22) were arrested following an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres from Alparas village under Koyalibeda Police Station in Kanker District on January 26, reports India Today. SFs recovered one muzzle loading gun, one Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] uniform, two detonators; two small boxes of gun powder, couple of crackers and other Maoist-related materials were recovered from the arrested CPI-Maoist cadres, said Police official.
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January - 27 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including one woman, were gunned down in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the forests between Tadmetla and Morpalli villages under Chintalnar Police Station limits in Sukma District January 27, reports NDTV. "
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including one woman, were gunned down in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the forests between Tadmetla and Morpalli villages under Chintalnar Police Station limits in Sukma District January 27, reports NDTV. "A joint team of CoBRA (commando battalion for resolute action) 201st battalion - a CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) specialised unit, and local Police had launched the counter-insurgency operation in the jungles of Chintalnar, around 500 kilometres away from here (State Capital, Raipur)," Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said. The SFs were cordoning off the forests between Tadmetla and Morpalli, when they came under fire from a group of armed Maoists leading to an exchange of fire, SP, Meena said. After the encounter, the SFs searched the area and recovered the body of two Maoists including one woman, along with two weapons, he said. The SFs also recovered some detonators and other material from the encounter site. The identities of the slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained
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January - 31 
Suspected militants of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) fired up on a tea estate in Charaideo District on January 31, reports The Sentinel. A search operation has been under taken by the Security Forces (SFs) and a huge section of area in and around the Kanu Tea E
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Suspected militants of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) fired up on a tea estate in Charaideo District on January 31, reports The Sentinel. A search operation has been under taken by the Security Forces (SFs) and a huge section of area in and around the Kanu Tea Estate has been cordoned off. Earlier, tension erupted along the Assam-Arunachal border in Charaideo District after miscreants from Arunachal Pradesh allegedly vandalized a tea estate on January 22, reports The Sentinel on February 2.
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January - 31 
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured during an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Madhuban Police Station area in Giridih District on January 31, reports The Telegraph. A joint team of State Police and the
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Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured during an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Madhuban Police Station area in Giridih District on January 31, reports The Telegraph. A joint team of State Police and the CRPF were conducting search operations in Parasnath Hills on the outskirts of Mohanpur village, 40 kilometres from Giridih District Headquarters and 200 kilometres from State capital, Ranchi. Around 5.30am, Security Forces (SFs) spotted some CPI-Maoist cadres who opened fire as the team approached them, compelling SFs to retaliate. The encounter lasted for around 15 minutes, but the CPI-Maoist cadres managed to flee. Our preliminary inquiries suggest that Sunil Manjhi's squad was involved in it. Sunil is a Special Area Committee Member (SACM) of the CPI-Maoist. There are 20-25 members in his squad and they have reportedly taken shelter in Madhuban forest, said CRPF Deputy Commandant cum Public Relations Officer, Prakash Chandra Badal. One of the injured personnel was identified as CRPF constable, Veer Singh, while the identities of the other two Police officers are yet to be ascertained.
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February - 3 
One Policeman was seriously injured as CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on a Police team in the forest area of Tippapuram village in Bijapur District on February 3, reports India Today. A composite squad of security personnel, including the Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG), D
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One Policeman was seriously injured as CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on a Police team in the forest area of Tippapuram village in Bijapur District on February 3, reports India Today. A composite squad of security personnel, including the Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG), District Police, was out on patrol when the ultras opened fire, Police said. The Policeman, identified as Constable Arvind Salaam, sustained serious injuries in the attack. "After the naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] firing, Police launched a retaliatory attack. The exchange of fire lasted for around one-and-a-half hour following which the naxals fled from the spot," Police said. There is a possibility that some Maoists died in the Police firing, they said.
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February - 4 
An Army Captain and three soldiers were killed and four persons including two Army and Border Security Force (BSF) jawans (troopers) and two teenage civilians were injured in heavy ceasefire violations by Pakistan army almost across all major Sectors on the Line of Control (LoC) in the twi
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An Army Captain and three soldiers were killed and four persons including two Army and Border Security Force (BSF) jawans (troopers) and two teenage civilians were injured in heavy ceasefire violations by Pakistan army almost across all major Sectors on the Line of Control (LoC) in the twin border Districts of Poonch and Rajouri on February 4 in which Pakistani troops also used missiles, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that Pakistan army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatic, mortars and missiles on the LoC in Bhimber Gali sector of Rajouri District. In the firing and shelling, four Army soldiers including a Captain were martyred and another jawan was injured in Tarkundi area in BG sector of Poonch District. The Indian side retaliated effectively, leading to heavy exchanges that continued till late tonight (February 4). The killed soldiers were identified as Captian Kapil Kundu (23), Rifleman Ramavatar (28), Rifleman Subham Singh (23), and Havaldar Roshan Lal (43).Pakistan activated almost all major Sectors on the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch Districts on February4 including Sunderbani, Nowshera, Manjakote, Poonch, Mendhar and Balakote by resorting to heavy mortar shelling and firing in some of the forward areas targeting Army posts and civilian areas, adds Daily Excelsior. The Indian side retaliated at all places. Two teenagers, Shahnaz Bano (15) and Yasin (14), were injured when a mortar shell exploded close to their house in Shahpur sub sector of Poonch District in the afternoon. They were evacuated from the site of firing and shifted to hospital, where they were responding to the treatment. A BSF Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) was injured in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri District. Sources said Pakistan side was also reported to have suffered heavy losses in retaliatory shelling by the Indian troops at all the places.Since January 18, death toll in ceasefire violations by Pakistan on the LoC and International Border (IB) has gone up to 18 as 14 persons including eight civilians and six security personnel were killed during past fortnight. However, there has been no ceasefire violation on the IB in Jammu, Samba and Kathua Districts since January 22. Firing and shelling by Pakistan on the LoC has become a regular feature. There was panic among the border dwellers along LoC as Pakistan continued to target civilian areas in both Rajouri and Poonch districts. During the past several days, people were mostly confining themselves to their houses. Schools also remained closed for past several days in shelling hit areas on the LoC.
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February - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Police in a forest area under Etapalli area in Gadchiroli District on February 5, during the day-long bandh (general shutdown) called by Maoists in the Dandkaranya region, reports Business Standard. The incident
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Police in a forest area under Etapalli area in Gadchiroli District on February 5, during the day-long bandh (general shutdown) called by Maoists in the Dandkaranya region, reports Business Standard. The incident occurred in Etapalli area at around 3 PM when the Maoists opened fire at a patrolling team of C-60 commandos, the Gadchiroli Police said in a release. "After the gun battle, the Maoists fled while leaving the body of a male ultra behind," it said. An 8 mm rifle and articles of daily use of Maoists were recovered from the spot, according to the release. Police are trying to identify the slain Maoist.
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February - 6 
A jawan of the Border Security Force (BSF) sustained bullet injury in an early morning encounter on February 6, between SFs and armed Maoists in Gome Pahadi under Koyelibeda Police Station area in Kanker District, reports The Indian Express. The exchange of fire took place in a forest when a joint t
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A jawan of the Border Security Force (BSF) sustained bullet injury in an early morning encounter on February 6, between SFs and armed Maoists in Gome Pahadi under Koyelibeda Police Station area in Kanker District, reports The Indian Express. The exchange of fire took place in a forest when a joint team of the BSF’s 35th battalion and the District Force was out on an anti-Maoist operation, Superintendent of Police (SP), K L Dhruv said. When the SFs were advancing through the forest between Gome and Gattakal villages, when a group of Maoists fired on them leading to the gun battle, Dhruv said. However, the rebels soon escaped from the spot, while Constable Virappa KB, belonging to BSF’s 35th battalion, sustained injuries in his leg below the knee in the encounter.
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February - 6 
Two Police personnel were killed in a daring attack by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives to free a Pakistani terrorist from Police custody when he was taken to SMHS hospital in Srinagar on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Naveed Jat alias Abu Hanzullah (22) resident of Sahiwala in Multan Punjab i
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Two Police personnel were killed in a daring attack by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives to free a Pakistani terrorist from Police custody when he was taken to SMHS hospital in Srinagar on February 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Naveed Jat alias Abu Hanzullah (22) resident of Sahiwala in Multan Punjab in Pakistan who was arrested on June 21, 2014 from Kulgam District of South Kashmir, fled from Police custody when he was taken to SMHS hospital in Srinagar in the morning from Central Jail Srinagar for medical checkup. Naveed along with five other jail inmates were taken to hospital for treatment in the morning. Sources said that two militants handed him a pistol inside the hospital and in no time, he fired at the Police guarding him, who were injured critically. The two militants and LeT ‘commander’ took the advantage of panic that gripped the hospital and fled away. The two Police Personnel, identified as Head-Constable Mushtaq Ahmad and Constable Babar Ahmad Khan who were being treated in the SMHS hospital, later succumbed to injuries. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Imtiyaz Ismail Parray said that Naveed was brought from Central Jail Srinagar for medical checkup. He had a scuffle with escorting Police party and suddenly two persons appeared and opened fire. In the incident, two Policemen suffered injuries, who later succumbed. Police and Special Operations Group (SoG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police immediately laid a cordon and conducted searches in the area but the LeT commander and his associates had already fled. An alert was sounded in Srinagar district to intensify the searches to trace out the fleeing inmate and his associates. However, no traces of the LeT commander and his associates were found. Naveed was ‘district commander’ of LeT for Shopian district and close associate of LeT ‘chief’ Abu Qasim, killed in 2015. Naveed was operating in South Kashmir since July 2012 and before this he was operating in Lolab in Kupwara District, for one year. He was involved in the killing of an ASI (Assistant Sub Inspector) in Pulwama in 2013 and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) man in Shopian besides snatching of two weapons from them, killing of two Policemen near the District Court complex, Pulwama in 2014. A Police officer, who interrogated him at the time of his arrest, said that Naveed is mentally tough and was most dreaded militant when he was operating in South Kashmir. He said that the LeT was planning to get him out of Jail for last few months with an aim to rejuvenate the outfit. The officer said that if not tackled immediately, Naveed has the potential to re-organize the LeT which has been shattered due to successful operations.
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February - 8 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘jan militia commander’ was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Hiroli village in Dantewada District on February 8, reports First Post. The exchange of fire took place late Wednesday (February 7) evening in Dokapara forest under Kiran
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘jan militia commander’ was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Hiroli village in Dantewada District on February 8, reports First Post. The exchange of fire took place late Wednesday (February 7) evening in Dokapara forest under Kirandul Police Station limits when a joint team of SFs was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Gorakhnath Baghel said. "The composite squad of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) was cordoning off the forest area on the border of Dantewada and Bijapur districts, around 450 kilometres away from the capital, Raipur, when it came under heavy fire from ultras in Dokapara, leading to the gun-battle," he said. After the guns fell silent, the SFs recovered the body of a Maoist along with one 315 bore gun from the spot, the ASP said, adding that the Maoist has been identified as Ungami alias Chakra, who was active as a ‘jan militia commander’.
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February - 8 
An exchange of fire took place between the Maoists and a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) team, when a group of around 40-50 armed Maoists was spotted near a depot of the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) plant in Bacheli area of the Bailadila Mines in Dantewada District on Feb
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An exchange of fire took place between the Maoists and a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) team, when a group of around 40-50 armed Maoists was spotted near a depot of the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) plant in Bacheli area of the Bailadila Mines in Dantewada District on February 8, reports The Hindu. “The CISF neutralised the Maoists [who] ran towards Bijapur District … normal operations at the mining area have resumed,” a Police officer said.
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February - 8 
Three Army personnel, identified as Havaldar Lakhvinder Singh, Havaldar Balvir Singh and Lance Naik Charandeep Singh, were injured in Pakistani firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District on February 8, reports The Times of India. Earlier, SATP reported that a woman, identi
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Three Army personnel, identified as Havaldar Lakhvinder Singh, Havaldar Balvir Singh and Lance Naik Charandeep Singh, were injured in Pakistani firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District on February 8, reports The Times of India. Earlier, SATP reported that a woman, identified as Zainab Bi was killed in Pakistan army firing on the LoC in Poonch District on February 8. Firing was also reported from Gulpur and Balakote sectors on February 8, however, there were no reports of loss of life.
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February - 9 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and another injured during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Palamau District on February 9, reports India Today. The encounter took place in Jhunjhuna jungle under Naodiha Police Station, the Police said, adding, four
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and another injured during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Palamau District on February 9, reports India Today. The encounter took place in Jhunjhuna jungle under Naodiha Police Station, the Police said, adding, four firearms and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered from the spot. Another Maoist, a 15-year-old girl, suffered splinter injuries, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha. The girl who was later taken into custody told Police that she had joined the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] outfit out of poverty, Mahatha said, adding, she would be rehabilitated. She also told police that three to four other Naxals fled after they received bullet injuries, the SP said.
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February - 9 
Two CPI-Maoist cadres, including a ‘deputy commander’, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Bodla village under Gatapar Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on February 9, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place at aroun
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Two CPI-Maoist cadres, including a ‘deputy commander’, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Bodla village under Gatapar Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on February 9, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place at around 12.30 pm in the forest when a joint team of of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), District Reserve Guard (DRG), District Force and Hawk Force of Madhya Pradesh Police was out on a counter-insurgency operation in Gatapar, located around 160 kilometres away from the State capital, Raipur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agrawal said. "After the guns fell silent, security forces searched the area and recovered bodies of two naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] along with two weapons," Agrawal said. The slain Maoists were later identified as Vinod alias Daven Sherku Ram, ‘deputy commander’ of military platoon no. 55 of Maoists, who was a native of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, and Sagar, who hailed from south Bastar and was a member of the platoon, he said. Vinod and Sagar were carrying cash reward of INR 800,000 and INR 200,000 on their heads respectively. Arms and ammunition and some other items of daily use were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 9 
Unidentified militants and Police exchanged fire near the village of Era Aning in South Garo Hills on February 9, reports Northeast Today. Although the group affiliation of the militants has not been established, Police suspect the militants belonged to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA).
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Unidentified militants and Police exchanged fire near the village of Era Aning in South Garo Hills on February 9, reports Northeast Today. Although the group affiliation of the militants has not been established, Police suspect the militants belonged to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA).
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February - 10 
An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police at Toogudem Police base camp under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District on February 10, reports Namasthe Telangana. The temporary Police base camp was recently established to facilit
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An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police at Toogudem Police base camp under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District on February 10, reports Namasthe Telangana. The temporary Police base camp was recently established to facilitate construction of roads in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected areas of Telangana-Chhattisgarh border. CPI-Maoist cadres have tried to attack this Police base camp thrice in a span of seven days and fled from the encounter site after Police retailed fire.
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February - 12 
The Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire during a raid on a camp of the Maoists near Tikarpadu under Jodamba Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) of Chitrakonda Police limits in Malkangiri District on February 12, reports 
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The Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire during a raid on a camp of the Maoists near Tikarpadu under Jodamba Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) of Chitrakonda Police limits in Malkangiri District on February 12, reports The Pioneer. The heavy exchange of fire took place inside the jungle near Tikarpadu when a joint squad of Greyhounds of Andhra Pradesh and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Odisha Police Forces swooped down a Maoist camp during a joint combing operation. However, No casualties have been reported during the exchange of fire. Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena said there were around 50 Maoists, including some leaders, at the camp at the time of firing. "Specifically, we can't divulge as which Maoist leader was present at the camp, but there were a few Maoist leaders. Unable to face heavy firing from our side, the Maoists fled the spot," Meena said, adds The Telegraph. According to reports, taking advantage of the difficult terrain and dense jungle as many as 50 Maoists, including their top leader Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK managed to escape. Police suspect that top rebel leaders had congregated at the camp to chalk out their strategy to carry out a major attack. At least 45 Maoist kit bags, six AK fire ammunition, two INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle rounds, six live 303, wire bundles, gas cutters 9 mm carbine magazine, explosive slurry and detonators were recovered from the camp, adds Webindia123.
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February - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp located in the hills of Jongeras under Kukanar Police Station limits in Sukma District, and recovered a huge cache of explosive materials, on February 14, reports New Indian Express. A joint team of District Reserv
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp located in the hills of Jongeras under Kukanar Police Station limits in Sukma District, and recovered a huge cache of explosive materials, on February 14, reports New Indian Express. A joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force of Police carried out the operation last evening (February 13), Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, south Bastar), Sundarraj P said. “After a brief encounter Maoists escaped from their camp taking benefit of the dense jungle,” he said. During search, eight bullet-proof jackets looted by Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWE)] from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans (troopers) after ambushes, a huge quantity of detonators and gelatin rods, cordex wire, batteries, five steel tiffins of various sizes used to make explosive devices and Maoist uniforms were seized from the camp, he added.
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February - 15 
Militants fired a few shots towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Awantipora area of Pulwama District on February 15, reports Daily Excelsior. “Militants fired a few shots at the CRPF camp at Panzgam in Awantipora area at 8.10 pm,” a Police official said. He said the
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Militants fired a few shots towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Awantipora area of Pulwama District on February 15, reports Daily Excelsior. “Militants fired a few shots at the CRPF camp at Panzgam in Awantipora area at 8.10 pm,” a Police official said. He said the jawans (troopers) from the camp returned fire, forcing the militants to flee. No casualties have been reported in the incident, the official said. A search operation has been launched in the area to track down the militants, the official added.
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February - 16 
The CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire deep inside forest at Barsuddi village under Barachatti Police Station in Gaya District on February 16, reports The Time
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The CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire deep inside forest at Barsuddi village under Barachatti Police Station in Gaya District on February 16, reports The Times of India. CRPF teams were dispatched after receiving information of around 40 CPI-Maoist cadres lead by Maoist leader Alok alias Gulshan, who carries a reward of INR 500,000 on his head. During search, few cell phones, umbrella, back packs were recovered by the CRPF from the encounter site. The number of injured Maoists is not known yet but lot of blood stains were spotted at the site of encounter, said Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Garima Mallik.
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February - 16 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sanni alias Kunjam Lakkhe and Nanda Gurdum were killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Tokanpalli village under Chintagufa Police Station in Sukma District on Fe
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sanni alias Kunjam Lakkhe and Nanda Gurdum were killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Tokanpalli village under Chintagufa Police Station in Sukma District on February 16, reports The Hindu. Sanni was working as the Local Operating Squad (LOS) cadre of CPI-Maoist in Nagaram area and Nanda was working as CPI-Maoist militia. Police recovered two weapons from the encounter spot and other Maoist material, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (south Bastar range) (DIG), Sundarraj P.
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February - 18 
Two Policemen were killed and six others injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Sukma District on February 18, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place in a forest under the Bhejji Police Station when a joint team of the Special Task Force (S
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Two Policemen were killed and six others injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Sukma District on February 18, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place in a forest under the Bhejji Police Station when a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local Police was out on an "area-domination operation", Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, South Bastar range), Sundarraj P said. As the team was passing through the forest between Bhejji and Elarmadgu, around 500 kilometres from State capital Raipur, it came under heavy firing from the ultras, leading to the gun-battle, the DIG said. "Assistant constables Madkam Handa and Mukesh Kadthi of the DRG were killed and six other jawans were injured," the DIG said.
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February - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bemaiya alias Bhima (30), in Sukma District on February 19, reports The Hitavada. The SFs set off on anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation on the tip-o
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bemaiya alias Bhima (30), in Sukma District on February 19, reports The Hitavada. The SFs set off on anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation on the tip-off about the presence of CPI-Maoist cadres at villages, Gaganpalli, Bilguda, Maraiguda under Errabore Police Station of the District. The Police responded with intense retaliatory fire after coming under heavy fire from CPI-Maoist cadres near the Durmeta ridge with the intention of looting the weapons on February 19. The Police recovered the dead body of Bhima after the exchange of fire, is a resident of Bilguda in Sukma District and Head of the Regional Public Council, Bilguda (RPC). He was recruited as the Sangam member, he served the CPI-Maoist as Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisaan Mazdoor Sangathan (DKAMS) Bilguda member, DKAMS president, and then he entered the Bilguda RPC, where he headed RPC Maraiguda, Bilguda, Gamapada and Dhurguda. Slain CPI-Maoist cadre had many First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against him on charges of murder, attempt to murder, and Dacoity.
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February - 20 
An attempt by two-three militants to attack a Water Pump House outside Air Force Station at Awantipora in Pulwama District was foiled by alert guards on February 20, reports Daily Excelsior. “2-3 (militants) fired and lobbed grenade at the Air Force Water Pump House Malangpora located out
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An attempt by two-three militants to attack a Water Pump House outside Air Force Station at Awantipora in Pulwama District was foiled by alert guards on February 20, reports Daily Excelsior. “2-3 (militants) fired and lobbed grenade at the Air Force Water Pump House Malangpora located outside Air Force Station Awantipora at around 1730 hours today [February 20]. The fire was effectively retaliated by alert sentries,” a Defence Ministry spokesman said. “The (militants) fled. There is no loss of life or property (in the incident),”the spokesman said, adding searches have been launched to trace the attackers. “The search operation is underway,” the spokesman said. A Police officer said that Army and Police cordoned off area but militants managed to escape. “No arrests were made so far,” the officer said.
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February - 22 
An Army commando, identified as Gobind Singh was injured in a gunfight with militants, who managed to escape, in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) launched a counter-insurgency operation in the Hajin area of Bandipora in the m
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An Army commando, identified as Gobind Singh was injured in a gunfight with militants, who managed to escape, in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) launched a counter-insurgency operation in the Hajin area of Bandipora in the morning following information about the presence of four militants there, the sources said. As the troops were laying a cordon in the area, the militants opened indiscriminate fire at them and fled the spot. One Army commando of 31 Rashtriya Rifles was injured in the firing, the sources added.Meanwhile, people took to streets and staged protests in a bid to help the militants escape.
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February - 22 
At least two to three members of Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) were reported killed in Indian Army’s action across Balnoi in Mendhar sector of Poonch District on February 22 night in which two Pakistani posts and a bunker were destroyed, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian troops
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At least two to three members of Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) were reported killed in Indian Army’s action across Balnoi in Mendhar sector of Poonch District on February 22 night in which two Pakistani posts and a bunker were destroyed, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian troops also thwarted another BAT attempt to strike on its posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector of North Kashmir’s Kupwara District, where Indo-Pak troops traded heavy shelling.
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February - 22 
Indian Army destroyed a Pakistani post on the Line of Control (LoC) in Balnoi sub sector of Poonch District while Indo-Pak troops traded heavy shelling in Uri sector of Baramulla District forcing the administration to shift dozens of families from near the LoC on February 22, reports Daily Exce
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Indian Army destroyed a Pakistani post on the Line of Control (LoC) in Balnoi sub sector of Poonch District while Indo-Pak troops traded heavy shelling in Uri sector of Baramulla District forcing the administration to shift dozens of families from near the LoC on February 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Indian Army destroyed a Pakistani post opposite Balnoi sub sector in Poonch District after observing movement of suspected militants, who had been camping there with a view to infiltrate into the Indian territory. “The post was razed to ground,’’ sources said, adding that all Pakistani troopers inside the post were believed dead. However, so far, there was no official confirmation of Pakistani casualties. Normally a Pakistani post has three to four soldiers, they said.According to sources, the Indian action against Pakistani troops was necessitated as Pakistani troops could have aided infiltration attempt by the militants. Army has been maintaining high alert all along the LoC in twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri following presence of militants across the LoC and reports that they could attempt infiltration under the cover of ceasefire violations.Meanwhile, Army and Pakistani troops traded heavy shelling in Uri sector of Baramulla District on February 22 forcing the administration to shift dozens of families from near the LoC. A senior official said that Pakistani troops suffered heavy damage in the sector as Army fired rockets and mortars in response to Pakistani ceasefire violation. He, however, said that exact estimated loss is not known. Pakistani troops targeted Army posts at Hatlanga, Churanda and Tika Post along the LoC in Uri sector of Baramulla district early on February 22. “Pakistan troops started firing at around 8:00 am which was responded strongly by the soldiers manning the LoC in the sector”, the official said. The firing from both the sides continued throughout the day during which both the sides used rockets and mortars besides firing from heavy machine guns.The terror stricken residents in the shelling hit areas remained indoors to avoid casualties. Two houses suffered minor damage in the shelling at Churanda near the LoC. The intensity of the cross-border shelling was such that villagers living near the LoC were shifted to safety by the Police and local administration. An official said that around 25 families living in Tillawari, Silikote and Balkote comprising of 120 people were shifted from their areas. He said that around 80 people have been accommodated in Higher Secondary School Uri and over 35 people have shifted to their relatives places. In the meantime, Inspector General (IG) of Border Security Force (BSF), Sonali Mishra, on February 22 said that troops are on high alert after inputs that 175 militants are waiting for infiltration in Pakistani Occupied Kashmir (PoK), adds Daily Excelsior. “We have a high level of alertness here but we have raised the alertness for infiltration, Border Action Team (BAT) action, firing, and sniping. We are always ready as nearly 175 militants are ready on the launching pads for infiltration. “, she said. Mishra said that all the agencies are alert and ready to counter any attack. She said that Pakistan always tries to disrupt the peace and prosperity of India and use different tactics including ceasefire violations, sniping and BAT action. “In order to disrupt the peace in the hinterland, they carry infiltration”, she said. “Ceasefire violation has always happened and we cannot deny the fact that Pakistan uses it as a strategy to carry infiltration”, the BSF IG said.
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February - 23 
A commando of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the interiors of Kistaram near Komalpad forests in Sukma District on February 23, repo
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A commando of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the interiors of Kistaram near Komalpad forests in Sukma District on February 23, reports India Today. The incident happened after Security Forces (SFs), from Palodi camp, and CPI-Maoist cadres came face to face as part of an anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] combing operation. The CPI-Maoist cadres opened indiscriminate fire which injured the CoBRA jawan and managed to flee, said Police.
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February - 23 
Pakistani troops on February 23 resumed heavy mortar shelling and firing in parts of Nowshera and Manjakote sectors in Rajouri district in which an Army soldier was injured and two houses were damaged. Sources said that there were reports that at least two to three members of Pakistan’s BAT we
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Pakistani troops on February 23 resumed heavy mortar shelling and firing in parts of Nowshera and Manjakote sectors in Rajouri district in which an Army soldier was injured and two houses were damaged. Sources said that there were reports that at least two to three members of Pakistan’s BAT were killed in last night’s (February 22) action by the Indian Army across Balnoi sub sector of Mendhar tehsil in Poonch district in which two posts and a bunker of Pakistani troops were razed to ground.The video available with the Daily Excelsior showed Pakistani posts and bunkers going in flames after being hit by anti-tank guided missiles, which were being used by the Indian troops to neutralize the BAT members and other infiltrators, who have been camping either inside or close to Pakistani posts waiting opportunity for infiltration into the Indian territory. “The BAT members had reportedly taken shelter in the Pakistani posts and were believed to be dead,’’ sources said, adding some Pakistani troops might have suffered fatal or non-fatal casualties in the “pre-emptive and aggressive action’’ that was taken to thwart BAT action and infiltration attempt by the militants along LoC.
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February - 24 
Wanted terrorist and the ‘commander-in-chief’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Sohan D Shira was killed in an encounter by Meghalaya Police at Dobu A’chakpek in East Garo Hills District on February 24, reports The Times of India. Police had launched an offensive agains
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Wanted terrorist and the ‘commander-in-chief’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Sohan D Shira was killed in an encounter by Meghalaya Police at Dobu A’chakpek in East Garo Hills District on February 24, reports The Times of India. Police had launched an offensive against Shira after he was found to have been involved in killing of NCP (Nationalist Congress Party) candidate for Willimanagar, Jonathone N Sangma, at Samanda block in East Garo Hills Districts on February 18. Meghalaya Police said that Sohan was shot dead at around noon at Dobu A’chakpek during an encounter with the Garo Hills Police. Police sources also and stated that Shohan’s death is the end of militancy in Meghalaya.
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February - 25 
Pakistani and Indian troops exchanged heavy fire for over two hours along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on February 25 after the Pakistani troops began firing indiscriminately, reports Daily Excelsior. There was, however, no casualty reported in the firing whi
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Pakistani and Indian troops exchanged heavy fire for over two hours along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on February 25 after the Pakistani troops began firing indiscriminately, reports Daily Excelsior. There was, however, no casualty reported in the firing which started in Nowshera sector around 1645 hours and continued till 1850 hours, sources said. The Pakistani army initiated “unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars”, prompting strong and effective retaliation by the Indian troops guarding the LoC, sources said.
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February - 27 
Pakistani troops also fired mortar shells at Chakla and Baldoo areas of Khour sector in Jammu District. The Indian side retaliated Pakistan army’s shelling and firing effectively. Exchanges continued for over two hours. Sources said Pakistan side was reported to have suffered heavy damages in
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Pakistani troops also fired mortar shells at Chakla and Baldoo areas of Khour sector in Jammu District. The Indian side retaliated Pakistan army’s shelling and firing effectively. Exchanges continued for over two hours. Sources said Pakistan side was reported to have suffered heavy damages in retaliatory firing by the Indian troops all along the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch districts, where shelling and firing from across has become a routine affair.
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February - 27 
Three Security Force (SF) personnel were injured during an encounter between the SFs and armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Abujmarh forest at Dantewada District on February 27, reports UNI. The injured SFs, identified as Sunil Nag, Somdu and Ravindra Yadav were airlifted a
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Three Security Force (SF) personnel were injured during an encounter between the SFs and armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Abujmarh forest at Dantewada District on February 27, reports UNI. The injured SFs, identified as Sunil Nag, Somdu and Ravindra Yadav were airlifted and admitted to a private hospital, where their condition was stated to be stable. The CPI-Maoist cadres were hiding on a hill top, triggered a landmine blast and opened indiscriminate firing on the SFs. A joint anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation was launched in Abujmarh forest, under Barsur Police Station area by Narayanpur and Dantewada Police, along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), said Superintendent of Police (SP) KL Kashyap
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March - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) killed the mastermind behind Sunjawan Army base attack (February 10) and the ‘operational commander’ of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Mufti Waqas alias Abu Arsalan in a brief encounter at Hatwar in Awantipora area of Pulwama District on March 5, reports Daily Excelsior. S
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Security Forces (SFs) killed the mastermind behind Sunjawan Army base attack (February 10) and the ‘operational commander’ of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Mufti Waqas alias Abu Arsalan in a brief encounter at Hatwar in Awantipora area of Pulwama District on March 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that as SFs cordoned off Hatwar village near Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH), the militant commander came out of the house in which he was hiding and opened fire on the troops, who fired back and killed him on the spot. The firing lasted for few minutes and operation was called off immediately. One pistol and three grenades were also recovered from his possession. Waqas, who infiltrated into Kashmir early last year (2017), revived JeM in Kashmir. He was mastermind behind major attacks in Kashmir including attack on District Police Lines (DPL) Pulwama on August 26, 2017, Lethpora Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp on December 31, 2017 and Sunjwan Army camp on February 10, 2018 and attack on BSF near Srinagar Airport. Srinagar based Defence spokesman, Colonel Rajesh Kalia, said, “Based on specific intelligence of presence of a terrorist in the area of Hatwar Awantipur, a joint specific operation was launched today [March 5] by 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), JKP & CRPF. During the operation the mastermind of Sunjawan terrorist attack and Letapore terrorist attack Jaish-e-Mohammed operational commander Mufti Waqas, Cat A++, was eliminated in a surgical operation.” “This has resulted in a major dent to the designs of JeM as after elimination of their earlier operational commander Noor Mohd Tantrey in the same area in December 2017, his successor too has now been killed”, the spokesman said.
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March - 9 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was injured in an exchange of fire between CRPF personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the hilly terrain of Kajra in the Lakhisarai District on March 9, reports UNI. The CPI-Maoist cadres fired at CRPF personnel engaged in a c
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was injured in an exchange of fire between CRPF personnel and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the hilly terrain of Kajra in the Lakhisarai District on March 9, reports UNI. The CPI-Maoist cadres fired at CRPF personnel engaged in a combing operation between Ghogharghati and Rajghat Pol under Kajra Police Station area in the District. The operation lasted for 30 minutes and CPI-Maoist cadres escaped from the spot. The injured CRPF jawan is admitted in the Hospital, said Police.
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March - 15 
Two militants were killed in an overnight encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Balhama area in the outskirts of Srinagar in Srinagar District on March 15, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter raged in the area after the militants fired upon the Personal Security Officers (PSOs)
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Two militants were killed in an overnight encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Balhama area in the outskirts of Srinagar in Srinagar District on March 15, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter raged in the area after the militants fired upon the Personal Security Officers (PSOs) of BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) leader, Anwar Khan, resulting in injuries to a Policeman, who was guarding the leader. The SFs launched search operation in the area following which the militants took shelter in the residential houses in Balhama village on the outskirts of Srinagar. The encounter continued till mid night during which houses of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, Mohammad Yousuf Bhat and Ghulam Mouhdin were damaged. Later, two dead bodies of the militants were recovered from the site. They were identified as Rasiq Nabi Bhat of Tral and Shabir Dar of Awantipora. Two AK-47 rifles were recovered from the debris of the houses. “As per police records they had joined militancy last year in the month of March and August respectively”, a Police spokesman said.
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March - 16 
Also, militants escaped after exchanging fire with SFs at Khos Mohalla of Hajin town in Bandipora District on March 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Army’s Rashtriya Rifles (RR) cordoned off Khos Mo
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Also, militants escaped after exchanging fire with SFs at Khos Mohalla of Hajin town in Bandipora District on March 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Army’s Rashtriya Rifles (RR) cordoned off Khos Mohalla of Hajin town after specific inputs about the presence of 2-3 Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in a residential house around 3 am on March 16. However, the militants escaped after brief exchange of gunfire with the SFs during the searches.
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March - 17 
Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) Ramanna faction, cadre identified as Madivi Bheema alias Bhadruwas arrested after a brief exchange of fire with theSecurity Forces (SFs) in the Vulvanoor forest area in Palvancha Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bh
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Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) Ramanna faction, cadre identified as Madivi Bheema alias Bhadruwas arrested after a brief exchange of fire with theSecurity Forces (SFs) in the Vulvanoor forest area in Palvancha Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on March 17, reports The Hindu. The exchange of fire happened during the course of search operation by SFs, who came under fire from the armed cadres of CPI-ML-New Democracy Ramanna faction. The Police retaliated in self-defence, while other cadres escaped. The Police recovered three weapons, ammunition, kit bags and INR 8890 from the encounter site. Ambar Kishor Jha, Superintendent of Police (SP), appealed to cadres of underground outfits to relinquish the path of violence and join the mainstream, while producing Madivi Bheema before the media.
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March - 24 
Five District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel identified as Padam Muya, Nurum Dula, Sodhi Deva, Kartam Pandu and Kichhe Naga were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, suspected to be carried out by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forest near Sirsetti village
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Five District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel identified as Padam Muya, Nurum Dula, Sodhi Deva, Kartam Pandu and Kichhe Naga were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, suspected to be carried out by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forest near Sirsetti village under Fulbagdi Police Station limits of Sukma District on March 24, reports Hindustan Times. Four of the injured DRG personnel were Assistant Constables, while Kichhe Naga was Constable. The blast took place when a Police DRG team was returning after an anti-Maoist operation. CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on the DRG team, which led to exchange of fire. The CPI-Maoist cadres fled after a brief exchange of fire, said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Sundarraj P.
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March - 24 
Meanwhile, the DVF and SOG personnel killed a Maoist leader following an encounter in the Tulsi Pahad area bordering Chhattisgarh, under Mathili Police limits in Malkangiri District on March 24, reports New Indian Express. Acting on a tip off, the SF personnel, led by Superintendent of Police (SP),
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Meanwhile, the DVF and SOG personnel killed a Maoist leader following an encounter in the Tulsi Pahad area bordering Chhattisgarh, under Mathili Police limits in Malkangiri District on March 24, reports New Indian Express. Acting on a tip off, the SF personnel, led by Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena rushed to the area at around 11.30 am. Seeing the Police, the Maoists started firing at them indiscriminately. The Police retaliated and after the exchange of fire a body of a Maoist, identified as Uddhamalias Urra Kurami was recovered from the encounter spot during the search operation. Kurami, hailed from Sukma District in Chhattisgarh, and was a Maoist military platoon cadre of the 26th military platoon of the CPI-Maoist active in Tulsi Pahad area bordering Chhattisgarh State. The SFs also recovered a pistol, some detonators, Maoist literature from the encounter site.
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March - 25 
A militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Shafat Hussain Wani, a resident of Wagoora in Baramulla District was killed while another slipped out of cordon in Budgam District on March 25 night, reports Daily Excelsior. A girl, identified as Humaira was also injured in the gunfight. Secu
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A militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Shafat Hussain Wani, a resident of Wagoora in Baramulla District was killed while another slipped out of cordon in Budgam District on March 25 night, reports Daily Excelsior. A girl, identified as Humaira was also injured in the gunfight. Security Forces (SFs) on March 25 night received information about presence of militants of LeT in Khan Mohalla Arizal and a joint team of Budgam Police, 53 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cordoned off the area. Militants hiding inside tried to flee from the cordon leading to a gun battle in which one militant was killed while another managed to escape. One AK-47, 2 grenades, 4 magazines, AK rounds and one cell phone were recovered from the encounter site.“In the incident one lady received injury in thigh while the hiding terrorist was trying to escape firing indiscriminately. She has been promptly evacuated to hospital by the Police for medical treatment and her condition is now reported to be stable. No collateral damage has occurred during operation. Legal proceedings have been initiated by police and investigation taken up”, the Police spokesman added. Shafat, had done BA BEd but joined militancy last year (2017). He was running a grocery shop in his native village before he joined militancy. He was also working as teacher in a private educational institute before joining militant ranks. As large number of people attended the funeral of the militant, Police and CRPF were heavily deployed in Wagoora area as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order problem.
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March - 25 
Meanwhile, a woman Maoist was killed in an encounter with the Police near Kotmi village in Etapalli tehsil in Gadchiroli District on March 25, reports Business Standard. The incident took place around 3.30 pm when a team of the anti-Maoist C-60 commando forces was conducting a combing operation in M
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Meanwhile, a woman Maoist was killed in an encounter with the Police near Kotmi village in Etapalli tehsil in Gadchiroli District on March 25, reports Business Standard. The incident took place around 3.30 pm when a team of the anti-Maoist C-60 commando forces was conducting a combing operation in Mouza Mendhari forest area, a Police official said. The Maoists opened fire on the commandos, leading to a gun-battle, he said. After the Maoists retreated, body of a woman Maoist was found, along with a rifle and some explosive material. The woman cadre was yet to be identified, the Police official said.
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March - 25 
On March 25, an Army officer and two militants were wounded in an encounter between National Democratic Front of Bodoland –Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) and Security Forces (SFs) at Borjhar in Darrang District, reports New Indian Express. The wounded Army officer has been identified as Captain Prabhakar
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On March 25, an Army officer and two militants were wounded in an encounter between National Democratic Front of Bodoland –Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) and Security Forces (SFs) at Borjhar in Darrang District, reports New Indian Express. The wounded Army officer has been identified as Captain Prabhakar while the wounded militants have been identified as Marcus Basumatary and Simon Baglari. A handmade rifle with 15 live cartridges and some documents were recovered from the arrested militants.
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March - 25 
Three women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during an exchange of fire between Security Force (SF) personnel and the Maoists near Dokari Ghati under Narayanpatna Police limits in Koraput District on March 25, reports OdishaTV. Though the identity of the slain M
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Three women cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during an exchange of fire between Security Force (SF) personnel and the Maoists near Dokari Ghati under Narayanpatna Police limits in Koraput District on March 25, reports OdishaTV. Though the identity of the slain Maoists is yet to be ascertained, Police sources said the three Maoists are believed to be members of Aruna group of the Koraput division of Andhra-Odisha Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the CPI-Maoist. As per reports, a joint team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operations Group (SOG) launched combing operation in the Dokari Ghati area after getting a tip-off on Maoists presence. The three women Maoists were gunned down after an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists during the combing operation. The SF personnel also seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition from the encounter spot.
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March - 26 
Meanwhile, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan (trooper) was injured in a Maoist ambush and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Sukma District on March 26, reports The Hans India. The Security Forces (SFs) said Maoists had set up a strong ambush in the jungles of Kondasawali-Jagargund
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Meanwhile, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan (trooper) was injured in a Maoist ambush and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Sukma District on March 26, reports The Hans India. The Security Forces (SFs) said Maoists had set up a strong ambush in the jungles of Kondasawali-Jagargunda area in south Bastar District and troops of the 231st battalion of the force got engaged in it when they were undertaking an operation. A heavy exchange of gunfire took place between the two sides at about 9:30 am followed by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, a senior official said. "The Maoist ambush was successfully thwarted and a CRPF jawan suffered splinter injuries on his hand due to the impact of the IED explosion," the senior official said.
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March - 26 
Militants attacked an Army’s patrol party in Kachdoora village of Shopian District on March 26, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of militants opened fire on the Army’s 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) near BSNL Tower in Kachdoora area of Shopian. The soldiers retaliated. However, there were no c
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Militants attacked an Army’s patrol party in Kachdoora village of Shopian District on March 26, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of militants opened fire on the Army’s 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) near BSNL Tower in Kachdoora area of Shopian. The soldiers retaliated. However, there were no casualties on either side. Massive searches were launched in the area to nab the militants but, no one was arrested.
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March - 28 
Four militants were killed in a gunfight with Security Forces (SFs) in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri District on March 28, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants had infiltrated into the Indian Territory from across the Line of Control (LoC) about four-five days ago, prompting SFs to launch a searc
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Four militants were killed in a gunfight with Security Forces (SFs) in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri District on March 28, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants had infiltrated into the Indian Territory from across the Line of Control (LoC) about four-five days ago, prompting SFs to launch a search operation in the area, the Police said. Authorities had ordered the closure of educational institutions in the Sunderbani tehsil in view of the search operation. No injury was reported to anyone in SFs in the gunfight with the terrorists, he said.
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March - 30 
Body of an unidentified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was recovered by C-60 commandos on March 30 following an encounter at Humdi forest near Kotmi in Etapalli taluka (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District, reports Nyoooz.com. Two rifles, daily need essentials and Naxal [Left Win
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Body of an unidentified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was recovered by C-60 commandos on March 30 following an encounter at Humdi forest near Kotmi in Etapalli taluka (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District, reports Nyoooz.com. Two rifles, daily need essentials and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] propaganda literature too have been seized from the place after the encounter. Police claimed the C-60 commandos had zeroed down upon the Maoist cadres after getting information about their presence. According to a senior official, there was information regarding location of Tippagarh and Kasansoor Dalams (armed squads) near Humdi forest and its surrounding hamlets following which the C-60 commandos were sent from Gadchiroli Police headquarters. Maoists opened fire on seeing the advancing Security Forces (SFs) which triggered retaliation by the C60 commandos leading to the encounter death. Superintendent of Police (SP), Gadchiroli (in-charge), A Raja, said identification of the slain Maoist would lead us to conclude exactly which formation did he belong to.
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March - 31 
militants fired at an Army vehicle in Ladi area of Nuly Poshwari in Shopian District on March 31 evening, adds Daily Excelsior. However, there was no report of any casualties. Militants hiding in orchards fired few rounds at a vehicle of Army’s Rashtriya Rifles (RR). The Army personnel travell
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militants fired at an Army vehicle in Ladi area of Nuly Poshwari in Shopian District on March 31 evening, adds Daily Excelsior. However, there was no report of any casualties. Militants hiding in orchards fired few rounds at a vehicle of Army’s Rashtriya Rifles (RR). The Army personnel travelling in the vehicle retaliated by firing several shots, leading to a brief exchange of fire. The militants managed to escape from the spot and Security Forces (SFs) comprising Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army’s RR and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cordoned off the area to nab the militants responsible for the attack.
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April - 4 
The Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on her head, identified as Bukal alias Bukali forest near Kotmeta Tumdiwal village in Kondagaon District on April 4, reports The Times of India. Security Forces (SFs) wereout on
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The Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on her head, identified as Bukal alias Bukali forest near Kotmeta Tumdiwal village in Kondagaon District on April 4, reports The Times of India. Security Forces (SFs) wereout on a search operation, when the SFs team reached Kotmeta Tumdiwal, CPI-Maoist initiated the exchange of fire and fled from the spot. The Police caught the woman CPI-Maoistleader, after a brief chase. Bukali, active as the ‘janmilitia commander’, was allegedly involved in several CPI-Maoist-related incidents, including attacks on Police teams, looting polling boxes in Panchayat(village level local-self government institution) elections, and also robbing weapons, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Maheshwar Nag.
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April - 5 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mangu Oyam (22), ‘jan-militia member’, was killed in an encounter with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel in a forest near Itampara village in Bijapur District on April 5, reports New Indian Express. CPI-Maoist cad
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mangu Oyam (22), ‘jan-militia member’, was killed in an encounter with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel in a forest near Itampara village in Bijapur District on April 5, reports New Indian Express. CPI-Maoist cadres started firing on DRG personnel, who were cordoning off the forest area during anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation. The Police recovered 315 bore pistol, its 10 live rounds, INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle magazine with four live rounds, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) of about 2 kilogram, a couple of detonators, cordex wire, battery and other Maoist material from the spot, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg.
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April - 6 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Musavir Hassan Wani was killed in an encounter at Kangan village in Pulwama District on April 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Police spotted a group of militants in an orchard in Kangan village of Pulwama Distric
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Musavir Hassan Wani was killed in an encounter at Kangan village in Pulwama District on April 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Police spotted a group of militants in an orchard in Kangan village of Pulwama District. Militants fired at the Security Forces (SFs) and tried to flee from the cordon. The militant, who was killed in the incident, Musavir Hassan Wani son of Ghulam Hassan of Dalipora in Pulwama was a B.Tech final year student of Ramdevi College of Education Chandigarh when he joined HM outfit last year (2017). One AK 56, one SLR (Self-Loading Rifle) gun, one detonator, 41 live rounds of AK-56, AK-56 magazine, one SLR magazine and other incriminating materials were recovered from his possession. Sources said that Army got information about presence of four militants in an orchard at Kangan and they boarded taxis and went in civvies to conduct the operation. However, three militants fled and one was killed. Clashes broke out in Kangan and other parts of Pulwama soon after the killing of the militant. However, Police said that “No collateral damage has taken place in this episode. A case in this regard has been registered, and investigations taken up”.
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April - 7 
During a combing operation launched by the Odisha Police, an exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces (SFs), took place near Lunga Hills in Bonai in Sundargarh District on April 7, reports Odisha Sun Times. Sources said that one Maoist
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During a combing operation launched by the Odisha Police, an exchange of fire between the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces (SFs), took place near Lunga Hills in Bonai in Sundargarh District on April 7, reports Odisha Sun Times. Sources said that one Maoist sustained bullet injury during the combing operation that began at around 8 pm. Maoist ‘commander’ Anmol fled the spot after SF personnel opened fire at the Maoist camp at forest under Mahulpada Police limits in Bonai. However, Police recovered huge ammunition, explosives, firearms and Maoist items from the camp.
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April - 9 
Two soldiers, identified as rifleman Vinod Singh and rifleman Jaki Sharma were killed in an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri District on April 9 evening, reports The Indian Express. The soldiers were critically injured after P
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Two soldiers, identified as rifleman Vinod Singh and rifleman Jaki Sharma were killed in an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri District on April 9 evening, reports The Indian Express. The soldiers were critically injured after Pakistani troops engaged in unprovoked mortar shelling. Both of them later succumbed to their injuries, a Defence Ministry spokesperson said. He said that Pakistani troops initiated indiscriminate mortar shelling, automatic and small arms fire from 5.15 pm on April 9. The Indian army also retaliated. Daily Excelsior adds that Pakistani troops were also reported to have suffered heavy losses in retaliatory shelling by the Indian Army.
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April - 11 
At least a soldier and a civilian were killed in an ongoing encounter in Kulgam District on April 11 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. A Police officer said that Indian troops cordoned off Khudwani in South Kashmir District of Kulgam during the night after inputs that militants are hiding in a house
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At least a soldier and a civilian were killed in an ongoing encounter in Kulgam District on April 11 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. A Police officer said that Indian troops cordoned off Khudwani in South Kashmir District of Kulgam during the night after inputs that militants are hiding in a house. Two militants have been trapped in the village. He said a soldier was killed in the gun battle and another was injured. One civilian was also killed and another has been hit by pellets during the protests that broke out in the village against Indian troops. Authorities have suspended Train services in South of Srinagar.
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April - 14 
People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Poonam was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) after an exchange of fire with PLFI cadres at Bano Police Station area of Simdega District on April 14, reports News18.
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People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Poonam was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) after an exchange of fire with PLFI cadres at Bano Police Station area of Simdega District on April 14, reports News18. Jharkhand Police recovered 80 cartoos, two pistols, six pitu and mobile phone from the encounter site. Around 10 PLFI cadres led by their leader Gajju Gope, initiated exchange of fire with SFs and fled after retaliatory fire, said Police.
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April - 16 
An Army porter, identified as Khursheed Ahmad (37) was killed in Pakistani shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Baramulla District on April 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Khursheed Ahmad was working as a porter with Army 4 Madras unit, received a bullet injury in the neck near Cha
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An Army porter, identified as Khursheed Ahmad (37) was killed in Pakistani shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Baramulla District on April 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Khursheed Ahmad was working as a porter with Army 4 Madras unit, received a bullet injury in the neck near Chaukas in Pakistani troop firing. Sources said that Army Engineers were repairing LoC fence when he was shot at from across. He died on the spot, report said.
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April - 16 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Goelkera under West Singhbhum District on April 16, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place during a special drive against the CPI-Maoist cadres by the West Singhbhum Police. There were no casualti
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) at Goelkera under West Singhbhum District on April 16, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place during a special drive against the CPI-Maoist cadres by the West Singhbhum Police. There were no casualties reported in the encounter. CPI-Maoist cadres have once again started influencing the local residents to come to the fold of the Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] and targeting areas in Sonua, Goelkera and Porahat region of West Singhbhum District. CPI-Maoist cadres who were in Saranda forest have shifted to the adjoining Sundergarh District in Odisha and several others hid themselves at the villages in Saranda in the guise of cultivators, said Senior Intelligence Officer
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April - 20 
An officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed in an encouter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forest area in Sukma District on April 20, reports The Hindu. The encounter took place last night (April 20) in Kistaram Police Station are
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An officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed in an encouter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forest area in Sukma District on April 20, reports The Hindu. The encounter took place last night (April 20) in Kistaram Police Station area when a team of CRPF's 212th battalion was out on a search-cum-area domination operation on intelligence inputs, Deputy Inspector General of Police (South Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said, adding, "Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Anil Kumar Maurya was killed in the incident." Security Forces have launched a combing operation in the area, located around 500 kilometres away from the State capital Raipur, Sundarraj added.
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April - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a few women, in Boria jungle in Bhamragad tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on April 22, reports The Pioneer. The massive encounter broke out between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists operating in Boria jung
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a few women, in Boria jungle in Bhamragad tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on April 22, reports The Pioneer. The massive encounter broke out between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists operating in Boria jungle, when the anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] squad of Gadchiroli Police launched a combing operation in thick jungles located in vicinity of Tadgaon range of Bhamragad tehsil at 7 am. The Maoists opened fire against the C-60 commandos, prompting the latter to retaliate. “We have recovered 16 bodies of Maoists from the Boria-Tadgaon jungles. There are a few women among those killed in the encounter. Our combing operations are continuing in search of more bodies,” a senior officer of the Gadchiroli police said.CPI-Maoist cadres of four groups – Perimili dalam (armed squad), Aheri dalam, Company 10 and Platoon 14 - had gathered for a meeting when the forces took on them, sources said. Prominent Maoists among those killed in the encounter were identified as Shinu alias Shrikant alias Vijedhar Narasimhulu Rao (51), a resident of Challagariga, a village in Warangal District of Telangana and Sainath alias Dolesh Modi Atram (36), a resident of Gattepalli in Aheri taluka (revenue sub-division) of Gadchiroli District. Both, Shinu and Sainath were Maoists’ south Gadchiroli ‘divisional committee members, DCM’. The identities of the remaining slain Maoists are yet to be ascertained. "We have recovered a sizeable chunk of weapons including rifles and ammunition from the Maoists killed in the encounter. The weapons recovered from the site included a two AK-47 rifles and one INSAS rifle," a Police officer involved in the anti-Naxal operation said.
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April - 23 
A Border Security Force (BSF) constable, identified as Shree Bhagwan Singh was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Mahla BSF camp, under Partapur Police Station limits in Kanker District on April 23, reports The Pioneer. CPI-Maoist cadres trig
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A Border Security Force (BSF) constable, identified as Shree Bhagwan Singh was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Mahla BSF camp, under Partapur Police Station limits in Kanker District on April 23, reports The Pioneer. CPI-Maoist cadres triggered two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts when personnel from BSF’s 114th battalion were out on an area domination operation and opened fire on Security Forces (SFs). CPI-Maoist cadres fled the encounter spot after coming under heavy fire from the patrolling team, said Superintendent of Police (SP), KL Dhruv
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April - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) have killed six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in an encounter at Rajaram Khanla village in Aheri Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on April 23, reports The Indian Express. The deceased CPI-Maoist cadres in encounter include ‘Dalam (armed s
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Security Forces (SFs) have killed six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in an encounter at Rajaram Khanla village in Aheri Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on April 23, reports The Indian Express. The deceased CPI-Maoist cadres in encounter include ‘Dalam (armed squad) Commander’ identified as Nandu. The exchange of fire took place between Damrancha and Rajaram Khanla, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Reddy.
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April - 26 
Separately, Army foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara sector in Kupwara District and fierce gun battle was going on there on April 26 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that 16 Madras regiment of Army noticed movement of a militant group inside
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Separately, Army foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara sector in Kupwara District and fierce gun battle was going on there on April 26 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that 16 Madras regiment of Army noticed movement of a militant group inside Indian territory on the LoC at Kainthawali Jumagund in Kupwara sector at around 7:30 p.m. The militant group was challenged leading to a fierce gun battle, which was going on at the time of reporting. Sources said that around six militants were corned by the troops and more troops were rushed to the area to conduct the operation.
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April - 27 
Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including six female cadres are killed in an encounter with teams from Greyhounds, an elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] unit of the Telangana Police along with Chhattisgarh Police’s Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve
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Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including six female cadres are killed in an encounter with teams from Greyhounds, an elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] unit of the Telangana Police along with Chhattisgarh Police’s Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and troopers from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the deep jungles under Ilmidi Police Station limits in Bijapur District on April 27, reports The Hitavada. Security Forces (SFs) launched joint counter-insurgency operations on April 23 in the forests along the inter-state border with Telangana. The gun-battle broke out when a team of Greyhounds was cordoning off the forested hillock around 13 kilometers away from Ilmidi Police Station between the Maoists and SFs. The Police recovered one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), one .303 bore rifle, four .12 bore guns, four single barrel muzzle loading gun (SBBL), one .315 bore gun, one revolver, live cartridges, 3 HE-36 Hand Grenades, 6 Rocket Launchers, 10 Maoists ‘pithhu’ (bags), four pairs of olive green dresses and literature. The bodies of killed CPI-Maoist cadres were airlifted to Bijapur through Indian Air Force (IAF) chopper and their identification process was underway, said Special Director General (SDG), (Anti-Naxal Operations), DM Awasthi. The killed CPI-Maoist cadres were active in Usoor and Basaguda area of Bijapur District. The joint operation was successful because the intelligence units of Greyhounds and Telangana Police have played a crucial role as this operation was carried out for the first time in this area, adds DM Awasthi.
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April - 28 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one woman were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces near Metagudam village in Burkapal area of Sukma District on April 28, reports The Tribune. The Police have recovered 11 weapons with two CPI-Maoist cadres’ dead
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one woman were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces near Metagudam village in Burkapal area of Sukma District on April 28, reports The Tribune. The Police have recovered 11 weapons with two CPI-Maoist cadres’ dead bodies, after the encounter. CPI-Maoist cadres fled into the forests after the encounter, which lasted for two hours, said, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (South Bastar), Sundarraj P.
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May - 1 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have attacked and exchanged fire with Border Security Force (BSF) camp located near Mahallah village under Paratapur Police Station limits in Kanker District on May 1, reports Nai Duniya. CPI-Maoist cadres fled from the spot after Securit
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have attacked and exchanged fire with Border Security Force (BSF) camp located near Mahallah village under Paratapur Police Station limits in Kanker District on May 1, reports Nai Duniya. CPI-Maoist cadres fled from the spot after Security Forces (SFs) retaliate with heavy firing for about twenty minutes. No injuries were reported in this encounter.
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May - 9 
A CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the 203 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), jawan identified as Kamlesh Kumar was injured in exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sangajata forest under Chaibasa Police Station area of the West
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A CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the 203 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), jawan identified as Kamlesh Kumar was injured in exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sangajata forest under Chaibasa Police Station area of the West Sinbhum District on May 9, reports The Pioneer. Security Forces (SFs) were conducting search operations between villages on the bordering Sonua and Khuti in Porahat Block (administrative unit) in West Singhbhum District, when the encounter with CPI-Maoist cadres led by ‘local commander’ Misir Besra, took place, said Police.
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May - 10 
Police busted a CPI-Maoist camp and exchanged fire with Maoists during combing operations inside Sodiguda forested area under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on May 10, reports Odishasuntimes. Police have recovered six mobile phones, Maoist literature and dai
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Police busted a CPI-Maoist camp and exchanged fire with Maoists during combing operations inside Sodiguda forested area under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on May 10, reports Odishasuntimes. Police have recovered six mobile phones, Maoist literature and daily use items from the camp, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena.
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May - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, during exchange of fire in a forest area near Dudagad village under Bakarkatta Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on May 10, reports Business Standard. CPI-Maoist cadres fled into the forest
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, during exchange of fire in a forest area near Dudagad village under Bakarkatta Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on May 10, reports Business Standard. CPI-Maoist cadres fled into the forest and Police recovered a pressure bomb and some Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] related material from the spot. The identity of the killed CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be ascertained.
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May - 12 
A cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed and two others were arrested after an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Thethai Tangar Thana (Police post) area in Simdega District on Ma
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A cadre of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed and two others were arrested after an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Thethai Tangar Thana (Police post) area in Simdega District on May 12, reports The Telegraph. Acting on a tip-off that PLFI ‘zonal commander’ Vijay Dang was seen in the dense forests spread over Thethai Tangar and Bansjore Thanaareas, some 80 kilometres from Simdega District headquarters, on May 11 night, Simdega, Superintendent of Police (SP), Sanjeev Kumar formed special teams comprising Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel to corner the rebels. The 15-minute operation, which began at 4.30am, claimed the life of a rebel while another sustained bullet wounds. The third was arrested after a hot chase by Police. A carbine, two rifles and ammunition were recovered from the encounter spot, which is close to the Odisha border. The slain PLFI cadre has been identified as Luthar Dang of Raibagar and the injured as Prafula Kispeta and Pramod Lakra hailing from Lefripada in Sundargarh District of Odisha, adds OdishaTV.
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May - 13 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter near Dudukamal under Belpada Block (administrative unit) in Bolangir District on May 13 (today), reports Pragativadi. Hardcore Maoist cadre Sanjib who carried a cash reward was killed in the encounter,
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter near Dudukamal under Belpada Block (administrative unit) in Bolangir District on May 13 (today), reports Pragativadi. Hardcore Maoist cadre Sanjib who carried a cash reward was killed in the encounter, Police informed. An AK 47 and an INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle have been recovered from the spot. The identity of another rebel killed in the encounter is yet to be ascertained. The rebels were killed after the Security Forces (SFs) launched a combing operation on getting specific intelligence input about the presence of the Maoists at a villager’s house.
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May - 14 
Odisha Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in an encounter at Sudukumpa reserve forest in Kandhamal District on May 14, reports NDTV. The slain Maoist was active in Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division of the CPI-Maoist in the State. Giving
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Odisha Police killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in an encounter at Sudukumpa reserve forest in Kandhamal District on May 14, reports NDTV. The slain Maoist was active in Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division of the CPI-Maoist in the State. Giving details of the encounter in the area on May 13, Superintendent of Police (SP), Pratik Singh said one of the Maoists killed in the District was identified as Sankar Majhi (37), who carried a reward of INR 500,000 on his head. The identities of four others, including the one who was killed today (May 14), was yet to be ascertained, the SP said. The Police recovered 11 rifles, including an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and Maoist literature from the encounter site from May 13, added SP, Singh. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that four CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women were killed during exchange of fire with Police at Godanki village under Kandhmal sadar Police Station limits in Kandhamal District on May 13.
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May - 15 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed in Pakistani firing from across the border in forward area of Mangu Chak in Samba sector in Samba District in the wee hours of May 15, reports Daily Excelsior. The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel observed an infiltration attempt by well-equ
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed in Pakistani firing from across the border in forward area of Mangu Chak in Samba sector in Samba District in the wee hours of May 15, reports Daily Excelsior. The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel observed an infiltration attempt by well-equipped group of Pakistani militants in the forward area and challenged them. The militants retreated initially but again tried to intrude into the Indian side, this time with the help of covering fire by the Pakistani Rangers, who violated ceasefire to target the BSF troopers and force intrusions. In the exchange of firing, a BSF trooper was injured. He died later. The effective retaliatory firing by the BSF thwarted the infiltration attempt by the militants in Samba sector. Unable to infiltrate, the militants retreated to Pakistan.
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May - 16 
An unidentified group of militants managed to escape from Jamnagri area in Shopian District after a short gun fight with the Security Forces (SFs), reports Daily Excelsior.
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An unidentified group of militants managed to escape from Jamnagri area in Shopian District after a short gun fight with the Security Forces (SFs), reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 25 
Police on May 25 foiled rifle snatching bid when two militants tried to approach towards Station Grid Wanpoh area of Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. However, the Sentry fired some gunshots in air and militants escaped from the spot. The area was cordoned off but militants had fled.
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Police on May 25 foiled rifle snatching bid when two militants tried to approach towards Station Grid Wanpoh area of Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. However, the Sentry fired some gunshots in air and militants escaped from the spot. The area was cordoned off but militants had fled.
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May - 27 
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) had an encounter withNaxalsin Jharkhand on May 27, SSB said in a statement on May 29, reportsUNI. In the wee hours of May 27, SSB had an encounter with theNaxalsbelonging Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) in forest area of Mahudi village of Hazaribagh District after they
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Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) had an encounter withNaxalsin Jharkhand on May 27, SSB said in a statement on May 29, reportsUNI. In the wee hours of May 27, SSB had an encounter with theNaxalsbelonging Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) in forest area of Mahudi village of Hazaribagh District after they spotted 15 JJMP cadres carrying arms. When asked to surrender, the JJMP cadres opened fire and the troops retaliated. However taking advantage of dense forest and terrain, the cadres managed to escape, statement said. During search operation, two long barrel country made rifles with two pithu bag carrying ammunition were recovered from the scene. JJMP is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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May - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an encounter with Maoist cadres in a forest between Parredodo and Kattipani villages in Dudhawa area in Kanker District on May 30, reports Business Standard. The Police recovered
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an encounter with Maoist cadres in a forest between Parredodo and Kattipani villages in Dudhawa area in Kanker District on May 30, reports Business Standard. The Police recovered eight bags, four steel drums, a solar plate, electric wire, medicines and commodities of daily use from the encounter site after Maoists fled into the forest. Police have intensified combing operation in the region to arrest Maoist cadres, said Police official.
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June - 9 
Militants attacked an Army search party in Bandipora forests in Bandipora District triggering a brief encounter on June 9 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 14 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) cordoned off Raynar forest area in the evening following inputs about movement of a militant group. As the
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Militants attacked an Army search party in Bandipora forests in Bandipora District triggering a brief encounter on June 9 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 14 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) cordoned off Raynar forest area in the evening following inputs about movement of a militant group. As the troops launched the cordon, militants hiding in the area opened fire on them triggering a brief exchange of gunfire. However, there was no casualty on either side. Additional reinforcements of Army and Special Operations Group (SOG) rushed to the spot and a massive cordon was laid around the area. The operation was suspended due to dense forest area and darkness. However, it is not yet known whether militants are trapped inside or have fled from the cordon.
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June - 10 
Army on June 11 said that the militant group eliminated near the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Kupwara District on June 10 was heavily armed and Army had information about possible infiltration attempt in the sector, reports Daily Excelsior. The group was from Jaish-e-Mohammed
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Army on June 11 said that the militant group eliminated near the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Kupwara District on June 10 was heavily armed and Army had information about possible infiltration attempt in the sector, reports Daily Excelsior. The group was from Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant outfit. Brigadier V S Chauhan of Keran based 268 Brigade said that troops were vigilant as they are getting reports about presence of large numbers of militants waiting on the launch pads across the LoC. “We had been getting credible inputs from number of sources about presence of a large number of Pakistani based terrorists at various launch pads opposite our sector and there were ploys for infiltration. Accordingly our troops were vigilant and alert”, he said.Brigadier Chauhan said that Army not only managed to foil infiltration bid but prevented them from escaping to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). “On the intervening night of June 9 and 10, we observed a group of terrorists coming towards our defenses from the direction at LoC. Past midnight when they were closer to the LoC fence, they were challenged. The terrorists fired at our troops and tried to run back towards the LoC. However, high alert and brave troops led by the young and dynamic commanders on the ground immediately retaliated and brought down effective fire on the terrorists thereby preventing the escape”, he said. The Army Commander said that the militants were highly trained. “The firefight continued till first light after which the intensity of the firefight increased. The terrorists were very well trained and armed with sophisticated weapons like AK-47, Under-barreled grenade launchers, grenades among others”, he said.“Our soldiers displayed exemplary tactical acumen and leadership and were successful in eliminating all six terrorists who were part of this group without any casualties to our troops in a precise and surgical manner”, he said. During the searches of the encounter site, army recovered six AK rifles, 26 AK magazines, 720 AK ammunition rounds, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), four hand grenades, 4 Motorola sets, 3 GPS, 2 Map sheets, six pouches, INR 62000, two pistols, 2 pistol magazines, 2 wire cutters, six trousers, six pair of socks, six walking sticks, one ice axe, six medicine kits and one mobile.
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June - 11 
Army on June 11 continued its operation against a group of heavily armed militants in Raynar forest area of Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior. The operation is going on for last three days and on June 11 morning there was a brief gun battle after which massive operations are on. Army&
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Army on June 11 continued its operation against a group of heavily armed militants in Raynar forest area of Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior. The operation is going on for last three days and on June 11 morning there was a brief gun battle after which massive operations are on. Army’s 14 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) cordoned off Raynar forest area following inputs about movement of a militant group three days ago. They were fired upon by the militants but they managed to escape. Additional reinforcements of Army and SOG were rushed and a massive cordon was laid around the area. This morning there was a brief gun battle and it is believed that two of the militants of the group have been cornered in a nallah. Sources said that the militant group comprising about 15 members recently crossed into Bandipora after infiltration from Kupwara.
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June - 12 
Two Police personnel were killed and three others were injured in a militant attack in Pulwama District on June 12 (today), reports ANI News. The Police revealed that an exchange of fire took place after militants attacked a Police guard post, at a court complex, in the wee hours of June 12 mor
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Two Police personnel were killed and three others were injured in a militant attack in Pulwama District on June 12 (today), reports ANI News. The Police revealed that an exchange of fire took place after militants attacked a Police guard post, at a court complex, in the wee hours of June 12 morning. The area has been cordoned off and a search operation is underway.
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June - 14 
A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and District Police exchanged fire with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during combing operation near Bakuda Barmasia under Kajra Police Station area in Lakhisarai District on June 14, reports Live
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A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and District Police exchanged fire with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during combing operation near Bakuda Barmasia under Kajra Police Station area in Lakhisarai District on June 14, reports Live Hindustan. Acting on information that Maoists are planning out a major incident, the combing operation was launched. In the encounter, few Maoists are suspected to be killed and an unspecified number of Maoists were injured, Police said. Police recovered a rifle from the encounter site. Meanwhile, the Maoists have called for Bihar-Jharkhand Bandh (general shutdown strike) on June 15 (today).
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June - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) killed three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during an encounter in the Chintagufa village area of Sukma District on June 15, reports ANI. CPI-Maoist cadres laid ambush near Tokanpalli village, when a joint team of Sukma District Reserve
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Security Forces (SFs) killed three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during an encounter in the Chintagufa village area of Sukma District on June 15, reports ANI. CPI-Maoist cadres laid ambush near Tokanpalli village, when a joint team of Sukma District Reserve Guard (Chhattisgarh Police’s special anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] unit) and Chhattisgarh Special Task Force (STF) had gone to Gattapad, Mukraj Metta and Bandi Metta area for an anti-Maoist operation on June 14, said Superintendent of Police, (SP), Abhishek Meena, adds The Hindu. SFs recovered four weapons, including one 315 rifle and a pistol, ten detonators, one bomb, codex wire, explosives, Maoist uniforms, backpacks and other Maoist material from the encounter spot. Police identified two of the three CPI-Maoist cadres killed are identified as Renga, the ‘deputy commander’ of the CPI-Maoist Dornapal Local Operating Squad (LOS) and other Maoist was identified as Vetti Deva.
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June - 16 
A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) trooper was injured in an encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forest under Orchha Police Station limits in Narayanpur District on June 16, reports The Indian Express. A joint team of Security Forces (SFs
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A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) trooper was injured in an encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forest under Orchha Police Station limits in Narayanpur District on June 16, reports The Indian Express. A joint team of Security Forces (SFs) was patrolling to ensure security to road construction work in the area when the encounter took place. Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla confirmed about the encounter and stated that a Road Opening Party (ROP) comprising personnel from CAF and District Force had launched the operation for the protection of road construction work underway between Narayanpur and Orchha. Constable Vinod Kumar, belonging to CAF, sustained bullet injuries on his thigh in the exchange of fire.
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June - 16 
One soldier, identified as Bikas Gurung (21) was killed as Pakistan army violated ceasefire and targeted the Indian troops patrolling 700 meters inside the Line of Control (LoC) by firing mortars and bullets in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on June 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Official so
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One soldier, identified as Bikas Gurung (21) was killed as Pakistan army violated ceasefire and targeted the Indian troops patrolling 700 meters inside the Line of Control (LoC) by firing mortars and bullets in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on June 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that Pakistan army fired mortars and bullets on the Indian troops, who were patrolling the LoC about 700 meters inside the Indian territory, in Pukharni area of Nowshera sector in Rajouri District on June 16 morning. The Indian side retaliated.
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June - 18 
Two militants were killed in an encounter at Panar forest area of Bandipora District on June 18, reports Daily Excelsior. A fresh gunfight broke out between the militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Panar forest area of Bandipora on June 18 morning. A group of at least 11 militants are believe
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Two militants were killed in an encounter at Panar forest area of Bandipora District on June 18, reports Daily Excelsior. A fresh gunfight broke out between the militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Panar forest area of Bandipora on June 18 morning. A group of at least 11 militants are believed to be still hiding in the forest area. On June 14, two militants and a soldier were killed in the operation. Earlier, the operation was launched on June 9 when the militants and the SFs exchanged brief gunfight in Raynar forests adjacent to Panar area. The operation against the militant group continued for 10th day on June 18. Army also pressed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones into service to locate the militants.
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June - 18 June - 19
Two District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel identified as Sub-Inspector, Sukku Ram Naroti and Head Constable Pareshwar Gawde were injured in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a search operation in a forest near Tamora village in Kanker District on
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Two District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel identified as Sub-Inspector, Sukku Ram Naroti and Head Constable Pareshwar Gawde were injured in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during a search operation in a forest near Tamora village in Kanker District on the intervening night of June 18 and June 19, reports The Hindu. The Police were conducting search operation in Kotkodo-Tamora, on the border of Narayanpur and Kanker Districts. The Police recovered backpacks and other Maoist material from encounter spot, said Police official.
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June - 19 
Three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were killed and five Security Force (SFs) personnel including a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer were injured in an encounter in Tral area of Pulwama District on June 19, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a cordon and search operation at Hay
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Three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were killed and five Security Force (SFs) personnel including a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer were injured in an encounter in Tral area of Pulwama District on June 19, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a cordon and search operation at Hayuna village of Nazneenpora in Tral following specific information about the presence of militants in a house. As the SFs fired some warning shots, the militants hiding inside the village opened fire leading to an encounter. The encounter lasted till evening and three militants of JeM including two locals and a foreigner were killed and four Army soldiers and a CRPF officer were injured. Two local militants were identified as Adil from Midora Tral area of Pulwama (he was active for last two days) and Danish of Pinglish Tral in Pulwama (he was active for last 23 days).
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June - 20 June - 21
Security Forces (SFs) on June 21 launched a search operation in Karhama forest area of Kupwara District following a stand-off between militants and Army on June 20 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Army and militants exchanged a brief gunfight in Karhama forest area on June 20 night. The entire a
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 21 launched a search operation in Karhama forest area of Kupwara District following a stand-off between militants and Army on June 20 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Army and militants exchanged a brief gunfight in Karhama forest area on June 20 night. The entire area has been cordoned off soon after the brief gunfight in the forest area.
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June - 21 
Panic gripped in Teetwal area of Tanghdar sector in Kupwara District on June 21 after exchange of fire between Indo-Pak troops, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing started at around 2.30 am in the forward areas in Tanghdar at Satpora, Dani, Hajithra, Tad villages. The intermittent firing contin
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Panic gripped in Teetwal area of Tanghdar sector in Kupwara District on June 21 after exchange of fire between Indo-Pak troops, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing started at around 2.30 am in the forward areas in Tanghdar at Satpora, Dani, Hajithra, Tad villages. The intermittent firing continued till 6 am. Some residential houses also suffered partial damages at Forward Satpora village due to firing.
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June - 22 
Four militants, a civilian and a Police man were killed in an encounter in Srigufwara area of Anantnag District on June 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Over three dozen persons were also injured in the clashes that broke out during the operation. When Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off Nowshera in
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Four militants, a civilian and a Police man were killed in an encounter in Srigufwara area of Anantnag District on June 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Over three dozen persons were also injured in the clashes that broke out during the operation. When Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off Nowshera in Khiram in Srigufwara area of Anantnag District early on June 22, militants opened fire on the troops during the operation leading to an encounter. Sources said that in the initial firing, one house owner, Mohammad Yousuf Rather (50) was killed and his wife Hafeeza suffered bullet injuries. One Special Police Officer (SPO), Ashiq Hussain was also killed in the encounter and another Army man was critically injured in the initial firing by militants. The firing lasted for several hours and the security forces blasted off the residential house killing all the four militants.A Police spokesman in a statement said that, “In the encounter, all the four militants were killed who have been identified as Dawood Ahmad Sofi, Majid Manzoor Dar, Aadil Rehman Bhat and Mohammad Ashraf Itoo”. Police also said that Dawood Ahmad Sofi (33), son of Mohammad Subhan Sofi, of Zainakoot HMT Srinagar, was involved in a number of stone pelting cases in the area prior to joining the militant outfit. “He was involved in a militant attack which resulted in the death of ASI Ghulam Mohammad and HC Naseer Ahmad at Bagh-Ali-Mardan Khan in Zadibal and also in the killing of the policeman and snatching his rifle at Tengpora Batamaloo besides other militant attacks”, the spokesman said. “Majid Manzoor Dar of Talangam, Pulwama also joined the militant outfit and remained active along with Aadil Rehman Bhat of Shettipora, Bijbehara and Mohammad Ashraf Itoo of Hatigam Srigufwara, Anantnag”, the spokesman added. “Initially, Dawood was known to be affiliated with Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) outfit. The outfit was active on social media and mostly attacked the policemen on duty at different places. The social media profiling and inputs indicate that they were inspired by ISIS [Islamic State] module”, the spokesman said. “Incriminating material and a huge quantity of ammunition were also seized from the site of the encounter”, the spokesman said.Soon after the encounter broke out hundreds of people particularly youth marched towards the encounter site, triggering massive clashes as they pelted rocks on the SFs, adds Daily Excelsior. Police and paramilitary forces fired tear smoke shells, pellets and bullets to quell the protests. At least three dozen persons were injured. One of the injured, Ubaid Ahmad, who has bullet injury in his neck is in critical condition.Clashes also erupted in HMT Zainakote in Srinagar (Srinagar District) and Pulwama (Pulwama District). Police used force to quell the protesters.The Hindu adds that the four militants who were killed in an encounter with SFs in Anantnag on June 22 were inspired only by the ideology of the Islamic State (IS), similar to the case of such persons arrested over the years in Kerala, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh and unlike a Kashmiri terrorist group, a senior Jammu and Kashmir Police officer said. Inspector-General of Police (Kashmir), S.P. Pani said they don’t have the infrastructure and logistical support that most Kashmiri terror groups have. The eight or nine men in the ‘gang’ are all former members of the Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), a Pakistan-backed terrorist group that is part of the United Jihad Council (UJC).Mostly well-educated and belonging to urban settlements, the ‘gang’ members had carried out grenade attacks on check posts and snatched weapons from SFs in the past, the Police said. The TuM is headed by Jamil-ur-Rehman of Lajora in Pulwama District. S.P. Pani, said those killed on June 22 were part of a ‘terrorist gang’ and had been on the Police radar for almost a year. “This terrorist gang is as good as those in Hyderabad or Kerala. It is not a terrorist group as the infrastructure and hierarchy, the kind of logistical support such groups provide to their members are not there,” S. P. Pani said. Another Police official insisted there was no physical infrastructure of the IS in the Valley, and initially, the gang used the logistics provided by the TuM.
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June - 22 
Militants also attacked a patrol party of Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) at Machpuna crossing near circular road area of Pulwama District on June 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Though the SFs retaliated, no loss of life or injury was reported in this incident. The area was cordoned off and
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Militants also attacked a patrol party of Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) at Machpuna crossing near circular road area of Pulwama District on June 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Though the SFs retaliated, no loss of life or injury was reported in this incident. The area was cordoned off and searches were launched against the militants.
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June - 24 
A top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ was among two militants killed and another surrendered during an encounter while a civilian was killed and over a dozen injured during clashes near the encounter site at Qoimoh area of Kulgam District on June 24, reports Daily Excelsior. A Pol
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A top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ was among two militants killed and another surrendered during an encounter while a civilian was killed and over a dozen injured during clashes near the encounter site at Qoimoh area of Kulgam District on June 24, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said that as a joint patrol party approached towards the suspected house, a group of militants hiding inside fired indiscriminately on the Security Forces (SFs) and the troops retaliated leading to an encounter. “In the encounter, the two terrorists hiding inside the house were successfully eliminated by the security forces. On the basis of the materials recovered, it is understood that the killed terrorist is Shakoor Dar, the divisional commander of LeT while the second terrorist was a Pakistani known as Haider”, the spokesman said. One of the militant who surrendered was identified as Shakir Ahmad, who had joined LeT two months back. The Police spokesman also said that in the encounter one civilian, identified as Yawar Dar sustained injuries in cross firing and later succumbed to his injuries. Over a dozen persons were also injured during clashes that broke out near the encounter site at Chadder area of Qoimoh.
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June - 27 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) during combing operation launched by State Police in Budha Pahar area on the borders of Latehar and Garhwa Districts of Jharkhand on June 27, reports The New Indian Express. "We h
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) during combing operation launched by State Police in Budha Pahar area on the borders of Latehar and Garhwa Districts of Jharkhand on June 27, reports The New Indian Express. "We have gunned down a Maoist in Budha Pahar area and one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle has also been recovered from spot," said IG (Operations) Ashish Batra. Other rebels are also supposed to have been hit during the encounter and the casualty might go up on their side, he added.
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June - 28 
On June 28, a militant was killed in an encounter in the forest area of Kachama in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s search party was fired at by a group of militants when they spotted them in the forest area at the upper belt of Kachama forests at Tunga Top.
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On June 28, a militant was killed in an encounter in the forest area of Kachama in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s search party was fired at by a group of militants when they spotted them in the forest area at the upper belt of Kachama forests at Tunga Top.
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June - 29 
One LeT militant and a boy were killed in an encounter and ensuing clash between SFs and protesters during an operation at Chatpora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir. Unspecified numbers of protesters were also wounded in the clashes. only one militant body was recovered
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One LeT militant and a boy were killed in an encounter and ensuing clash between SFs and protesters during an operation at Chatpora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir. Unspecified numbers of protesters were also wounded in the clashes. only one militant body was recovered on June 30 from the debris while two others had fled away. Police said that one militant was killed during the encounter while two others managed to escape. “In the incident five civilians got injured in the cross firing and were evacuated to the hospital for medical treatment where unfortunately one succumbed to his injuries though others are stated to be stable now”, he said. The spokesman said that “In the encounter, the killed terrorist was identified as Sajad Ahmad Shah son of Ali Mohammad Shah, a resident of Gund, Chogul district Handwara. He was affiliated with proscribed terror outfit LeT. He was involved in number of attacks on the security establishments and civilian atrocities. Rifle and ammunition were also seized from the site of encounter”. It may be mentioned here that both DGP SP Vaid and LeT spokesman had on June 29 evening said that three militants including LeT ‘commander’ were killed in the gunfight.
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July - 1 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ identified as Jaggu, carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports The New Indian Express.&nb
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ identified as Jaggu, carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on July 1, reports The New Indian Express. Security Forces (SFs) were cordoning off the Gandharpara forest in Muler village during an Anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation, when a group of CPI-Maoist cadres started firing on them leading to an encounter. The dead body of the Jaggu was found from the spot. He was key accused in the killing of Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self Government institution) of Badesatti village in April 2018 and also wanted in around half-a-dozen other Maoist incidents in the area, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena. A 315 bore pistol, a muzzle-loading gun, a claymore mine, some explosive material and Naxal-related items were also recovered from the spot, Meena said.
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July - 2 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Police at a forest in Eetpal village under Bijapur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 2, reports The Pioneer. The face-off took place at the forest in Eetp
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Police at a forest in Eetpal village under Bijapur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 2, reports The Pioneer. The face-off took place at the forest in Eetpal village when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation and on seeing the Security personnel a group of rebels started firing at them leading to the gun-battle, Inspector General of Police (IGP), anti-Naxal operations, Sundarraj P said. After the encounter, the body of a Maoist clad in 'uniform' was found at the spot, Sundarraj said, adding that the slain Maoist was yet to be identified. An INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle and some Naxal-related material were also recovered from the spot.
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July - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Rawa Bhime, ‘Janmilitia’ member, was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forests of Darel-Markaguda villages in Chintalnar area of Sukma District in Chhattisgarh on July 2, reports&nb
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Rawa Bhime, ‘Janmilitia’ member, was killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forests of Darel-Markaguda villages in Chintalnar area of Sukma District in Chhattisgarh on July 2, reports Outlook. The exchange of fire took place, when a team of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) was out on an anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation and came under fire from a group of CPI-Maoist cadres triggering the encounter. Police recovered one muzzle loading gun, medicines and some other items and dead body of Rawa Bhime from the encounter site.
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July - 4 
In a separate incident, a joint team of the DRG and the Special Task Force (STF) busted a Naxal camp in Kurusnar area in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh after a brief encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres on July 4, reports Business Standard. The SFs
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In a separate incident, a joint team of the DRG and the Special Task Force (STF) busted a Naxal camp in Kurusnar area in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh after a brief encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres on July 4, reports Business Standard. The SFs were carrying out searching in jungles between Jadda and Markur villages to target a Naxal camp. CPI-Maoist cadre on sentry duty opened fire on the SFs, after sensing the presence of the SFs near their camp. Police recovered four cooker Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one air gun, pitthu bags, camp sheets, medical kits, medicines and daily use materials from the camp. Blood stains found at the spot indicate that some Naxals were either killed or injured in the gunfight but their colleagues managed to drag inside the forest, adds Shukla
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July - 6 
Militants hurled a grenade on a Security Force (SF) camp housing 182 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army at Tahab in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir and fired indiscriminately on July 6 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs retaliated by fi
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Militants hurled a grenade on a Security Force (SF) camp housing 182 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and 55 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army at Tahab in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir and fired indiscriminately on July 6 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs retaliated by firing towards the militants. However, they fled away after carrying out the attack in which no loss of life or injury was reported. SFs immediately cordoned off the area and conducted searches. However, no one was arrested.
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July - 6 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 6, reports The Tribune. A District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan was also injured in the
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 6, reports The Tribune. A District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan was also injured in the exchange of fire with CPI-Maoist cadres, when a joint team of the DRG and the District Force was out on an anti-CPI-Maoistoperation.
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July - 6 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 6, reports The Tribune. A District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan was also
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on July 6, reports The Tribune. A District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan was also injured in the exchange of fire with CPI-Maoist cadres, when a joint team of the DRG and the District Force was out on an anti- CPI-Maoist operation.
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July - 8 
An encounter broke out near Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam sector of Handwara in Kupwara District on July 8 late night, adds Daily Excelsior. Army’s 20 Dogra and a group of militants believed to be infiltrators exchanged fire in the area in the night. A massive search operation was launched i
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An encounter broke out near Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam sector of Handwara in Kupwara District on July 8 late night, adds Daily Excelsior. Army’s 20 Dogra and a group of militants believed to be infiltrators exchanged fire in the area in the night. A massive search operation was launched in the morning to trace out the militants.
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July - 8 
Militants and Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire Khanpora forest area of Magam in Handwara area of Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 8 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired at the search party of the SFs leading to a gun battle. However, no reports of casualties were r
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Militants and Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire Khanpora forest area of Magam in Handwara area of Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 8 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired at the search party of the SFs leading to a gun battle. However, no reports of casualties were reported.
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An encounter broke out near Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam sector of Handwara in Kupwara District on July 8 late night, adds Daily Excelsior. Army’s 20 Dogra and a group of militants believed to be infiltrators exchanged fire in the area in the night. A massive search operation was launched i
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An encounter broke out near Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam sector of Handwara in Kupwara District on July 8 late night, adds Daily Excelsior. Army’s 20 Dogra and a group of militants believed to be infiltrators exchanged fire in the area in the night. A massive search operation was launched in the morning to trace out the militants.
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July - 9 
Army killed a militant in an encounter at Khanpora area of Magam in Handwara in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 9, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army spokesperson said that the militant was killed after search party of Army’s 47 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) intercepted a group of mil
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Army killed a militant in an encounter at Khanpora area of Magam in Handwara in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 9, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army spokesperson said that the militant was killed after search party of Army’s 47 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) intercepted a group of militants at Sangdi Balla in Khanpora near forest area. After being challenged the group of militants opened fire on the troops triggering an encounter in which one militant was killed. The body along with an AK-47 rifle was recovered and identity and the group affiliation of the militant were not ascertained yet. The operation to trace out the other members of the group was on till the time of reporting.
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July - 9 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Munnalal Varkade (42) and Indal were arrested by Police after an exchange of fire in a forest under Lanji Police Station limits of Balaghat District in Madhya Pradesh, reports Business Standard on July 10. During the enc
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Munnalal Varkade (42) and Indal were arrested by Police after an exchange of fire in a forest under Lanji Police Station limits of Balaghat District in Madhya Pradesh, reports Business Standard on July 10. During the encounter, other CPI-Maoist cadres managed to flee after the Police retaliation. Munnalal Varkade is a carrying a reward of INR 300,000 announced by Chhattisgarh Police and INR 100,000 announced by Madhya Pradesh Police on his head. While, Indal carried a reward of INR 25,000 on his head, announced by the Chhattisgarh Police. Both the arrested CPI-Maoist cadres hail from Bhava in Rajnandgaon District, said Superintendent of Police Jaidevan A.
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July - 10 
Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants and an 18-year-old youth were killed and over 50 civilians injured in an encounter and ensuing clashes with Security Forces (SFs) at Kundallan village of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Two soldiers including a Juni
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Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants and an 18-year-old youth were killed and over 50 civilians injured in an encounter and ensuing clashes with Security Forces (SFs) at Kundallan village of Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Two soldiers including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) were also injured during the initial encounter. A Police spokesman said, “As the searches were going on, the militants hiding inside the house fired upon the search party leading to an encounter. Some of the civilians in the nearby houses were quickly evacuated by the security forces”. During the encounter both the hiding militants were killed and have been identified as Sameer Ahmad Sheikh son of Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh, resident of Rawalpora Shopian and Babar from Pakistan. They were affiliated with JeM outfit, the spokesman said. “Some civilians were also injured in cross firing at the site of encounter who were later evacuated to the hospital for medical attention. One of the injured persons [identified as Tamsheel Ahmad Khan (18)] later succumbed to his injuries while the other injured are stated to be stable now”, the spokesman added. Over 50 protesters, seven of them with bullets and others with pellets and teargas shelling were injured during clashes near the encounter site. Thousands of people including men, women and youth shouted slogans while the local militant Sameer and the civilian Tamsheel Ahmad Khan was being taken for last rites. A spontaneous shutdown was observed in Shopian and its adjoining areas.
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July - 11 
An Army Commando, identified as Mukul Meena was killed and another soldier injured in an encounter at Sadu Ganga forest area of Kandi in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 11, reports Daily Exclsior. The operation was launched in the area in the evening after Army’s 47 Rashtriy
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An Army Commando, identified as Mukul Meena was killed and another soldier injured in an encounter at Sadu Ganga forest area of Kandi in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 11, reports Daily Exclsior. The operation was launched in the area in the evening after Army’s 47 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and a group of militants exchanged fire in the forest area. The militant group later managed to flee from the area.
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July - 11 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan Nirmal Ghosh (30) was killed in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forest near Dalapani village near Dalma in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on July 11, reports The Telegraph. Security Forces (SFs) exchanged
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan Nirmal Ghosh (30) was killed in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forest near Dalapani village near Dalma in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on July 11, reports The Telegraph. Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with CPI-Maoist cadres during the search operations in the jungles following intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoists in the area who had infiltrated from Dalma sanctuary side. Ghosh, was posted at Kesharpur picket in Galudih from 2017. He was a resident of Murshidabad District in West Bengal. The Police had information that 13-14 CPI-Maoist cadres were with the group led by Akash and Sachin, who operate along the Jharkhand-Bengal border, said Police.
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July - 12 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were killed on July 12 in an encounter at Senua Noksa village in Longding District, reports The Telegraph. The militants have been identified as Tenwang Wangdam and Achan Wangsu. One Assam Rifles (AR) soldier was also wo
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were killed on July 12 in an encounter at Senua Noksa village in Longding District, reports The Telegraph. The militants have been identified as Tenwang Wangdam and Achan Wangsu. One Assam Rifles (AR) soldier was also wounded in the encounter. An K47 rifle and a pistol were also recovered.
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July - 13 
A women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Hungi, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Somagudem village in Sukma District in Chhattisgarh on July 13, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place when a team of District Rese
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A women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Hungi, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Somagudem village in Sukma District in Chhattisgarh on July 13, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) of Police was out for a combing operation and were cordoning off the area between Lingapalli and Pedagudem villages, leading to an exchange of fire. The search operation is still underway, said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) (anti-Naxal operations) Sundarraj P.
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July - 13 
Militants attacked the Police Station Yaripora in Kulgam District on July 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants opened fire on the Police Station Yaripora. The guards retaliated. However, there was no injury on the either side.
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Militants attacked the Police Station Yaripora in Kulgam District on July 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants opened fire on the Police Station Yaripora. The guards retaliated. However, there was no injury on the either side.
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July - 15 
Two Border Security Force (BSF) troopers were killed and another was injured in an encounter with CPI-Maoist cadres in a forest near Mahla camp of BSF under Partapur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on July 15, reports News 18. Two constables identified as Lokender Singh
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) troopers were killed and another was injured in an encounter with CPI-Maoist cadres in a forest near Mahla camp of BSF under Partapur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on July 15, reports News 18. Two constables identified as Lokender Singh and Mukdhiyar Singh, belonging to Rajasthan and Punjab respectively, were killed while another constable, Sandeep Dey, sustained injuries in the gunfight, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Anti-Naxal Operations), Sundarraj P said. He further stated that when the patrolling team was advancing through forest of Barkot village, located around 250 kilometers from State capital, Raipur, it came under heavy fire from a group of Maoists leading to the gun-battle between the two sides. After a brief exchange of fire, the Maoists fled into the forest, he added.
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July - 16 
A militant was killed in an encounter near Safawali Gali along Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 16, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter broke out near SafawaliGali adjacent to Batpora forests after a joint search party of Security Forces (SFs) challenged
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A militant was killed in an encounter near Safawali Gali along Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 16, reports Daily Excelsior. The encounter broke out near SafawaliGali adjacent to Batpora forests after a joint search party of Security Forces (SFs) challenged the movement of a group of infiltrators early on July 16. During the encounter one militant was killed and two soldiers were injured. The operation in the area is going on against the rest of the members of the militant group.
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July - 18 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on her head, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 18 (today), reports Business Standard. The encounter took place around 8.30 am i
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on her head, was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 18 (today), reports Business Standard. The encounter took place around 8.30 am in a forest near Kondal Hills when a joint team of the District Force and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was out on an anti- Maoist operation, Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agrawal said. When the security men were cordoning off the area near Kondal hills under Manpur sub-division, a group of Maoists started firing on them, leading to a gun-battle between the two sides, Agrawal said. After guns fell silent, the body of a woman, identified as Jarina, a native of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District, was active in the outfit since 2005, a member of the Aundhi-Mohla joint area committee of the Maoists, was recovered from the spot, the SP said. A 12 bore gun and other Maoist-related material were also seized from the spot, SP, Agrawal added. As many as 16 offences, including attacks on Police teams, were registered against her at various Police Stations in Manpur sub-division, he said.
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July - 19 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was killed in a brief encounter at Batpora area of Magam in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Following specific inputs about the presence of at least three militants of LeT hiding in the area, Security Forces (
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was killed in a brief encounter at Batpora area of Magam in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Following specific inputs about the presence of at least three militants of LeT hiding in the area, Security Forces (SFs) conducted the search operation and a hiding militant fired upon the search party. SFs retaliated and, in the encounter, one militant was killed. “On the basis of the incriminating materials recovered, the killed terrorist is learnt to be a foreigner (Pakistani national) and was affiliated to the proscribed terror outfit LeT. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. Police has registered a case and investigation has been initiated in the instant matter”, a Police spokesman said.
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July - 19 
At least eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including three women cadres, have been killed after an encounter ensued between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) near Timinar and Pusnar villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 19 (today), reports
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At least eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including three women cadres, have been killed after an encounter ensued between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) near Timinar and Pusnar villages in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 19 (today), reports India.com. The gun battle between the Maoists and the SFs took place while a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) was out on an anti-Maoist operation. Both the SFs were searching along the border of the above-mentioned Districts when the encounter took place, said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (anti-Naxal operations), Sundarraj P. Two INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifles, two .303 rifles, one 12 bore gun and a few muzzle loading guns were found by the team of SFs.
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July - 21 
Army intensified searches along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District following an encounter with a group of infiltrators on July 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Troops of 6-Gharwal Rifles on July 21 morning launched the cordon-and-search operation in the area following
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Army intensified searches along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District following an encounter with a group of infiltrators on July 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Troops of 6-Gharwal Rifles on July 21 morning launched the cordon-and-search operation in the area following specific inputs about the presence of some militants in Balthedyan area. Militants believed to be infiltrators opened fire on troops triggering an encounter. More trips were rushed to the area and massive searches have been launched.
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July - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 22 killed three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at Redwani area in Kulgam District who were involved in the killing of an abducted Police man, reports Daily Excelsior. The three militants were identified as Muawiya, a Pakistani national, Suhail Ahmad Dar
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 22 killed three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at Redwani area in Kulgam District who were involved in the killing of an abducted Police man, reports Daily Excelsior. The three militants were identified as Muawiya, a Pakistani national, Suhail Ahmad Dar of Redwani Balaa and Mudassar alias Rehaan of Katarsoo in of Kulgam District. Police said that they were involved in the killing of constable Mohammad Saleem Shah who was abducted on July 20 from his native village in Kulgam District and was shot dead on July 21 morning in Qoimoh area of the District. Arms and ammunition including two AK-47 rifles and a carbine were recovered from the site of encounter.
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July - 23 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Chhote Usri village under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 23, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place when District R
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Chhote Usri village under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District of Chhattisgarh on July 23, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place when District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation. The Police recovered one 09 mm pistol and a single barrel muzzle loading gun from the encounter site. The identity of the killedCPI-Maoist cadre is believed to be Jugnu, a member of Local Organisation Squad (LOS). However, the real identity will be known after the patrolling team returns to its camp, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav.
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July - 24 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘divisional committee’ member and In-charge of Cherla-Shabari area, identified as Arun (30) was killed in an encounter with Police in forest area of Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District in
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘divisional committee’ member and In-charge of Cherla-Shabari area, identified as Arun (30) was killed in an encounter with Police in forest area of Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District in Telangana on July 24, reports Business Standard. He was involved in more than 10 crimes, including three killings and landmine blasts, and carried a reward of INR 400,000 on his head. The Police Personnel were on a combing operation in the forest areas of Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) bordering Chhattisgarh when came under attack by a group of CPI-Maoist cadres following which they returned fire in self-defence. The Police recovered a .303 rifle and four kit bags from the encounter spot. Arun remained underground for the past ten years as senior Maoist cadre.
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July - 24 
Militants hurled grenade followed with firing on 42 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) camp at Lurgam in Tral in Pulwama District on July 24 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The security guards retaliated. However, there was no loss of life or injury and militants fled under the cover of darkness
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Militants hurled grenade followed with firing on 42 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) camp at Lurgam in Tral in Pulwama District on July 24 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The security guards retaliated. However, there was no loss of life or injury and militants fled under the cover of darkness.
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July - 25 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)militants were killed in an encounter in Lal Chowk area of Anantnag District on July 25, reports Daily Excelsior. During a search operation, as the Security Forces (SFs) advanced towards the house where militants were hiding, they were fired upon. The SFs retaliate
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)militants were killed in an encounter in Lal Chowk area of Anantnag District on July 25, reports Daily Excelsior. During a search operation, as the Security Forces (SFs) advanced towards the house where militants were hiding, they were fired upon. The SFs retaliated resulting in an encounter in which two militants, identified as Bilal Ahmad Dar alias Bin Yamin Dar and Abid Hussain Bhat were killed.Police said that on the basis of the ‘incriminating materials’recovered, it is established that they belonged to LeT. “Arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter,” Police said, adding that as per police records, Bilal Ahmad Dar was involved in a series of militant acts.
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July - 26 
A militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Handwara area of Kupwara District on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 21st Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations Group (SoG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police Handwara launched a cordon-and-search
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A militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Handwara area of Kupwara District on July 26, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 21st Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations Group (SoG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police Handwara launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Sudal village following inputs about the presence of a group of militants. The gun battle broke out after militants fired upon the SFs during searches of the area and one militant was killed as SFs retaliated.
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July - 27 
A bank guard and a civilian were injured when unidentified gunmen tried to force their entry inside a bank branch in Kulgam District on July 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Gunmen barged into Mohamadpora branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank with an intention to loot the cash. However, the bank guard o
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A bank guard and a civilian were injured when unidentified gunmen tried to force their entry inside a bank branch in Kulgam District on July 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Gunmen barged into Mohamadpora branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank with an intention to loot the cash. However, the bank guard opened fire to prevent the bank loot attempt. The gunmen opened fire in retaliation, resulting in injuries to two persons, including the bank guard.
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July - 28 
Militants attacked an Army camp at Seelu area of Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants attacked the Army’s 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) camp at Seelu along Srinagar-Kupwara highway. They fired rifle grenade and from automatic weapons
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Militants attacked an Army camp at Seelu area of Sopore in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir on July 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants attacked the Army’s 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) camp at Seelu along Srinagar-Kupwara highway. They fired rifle grenade and from automatic weapons and the fire was retaliated by the army. However, there was no immediate report of any injury on either side.
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July - 31 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter in the forests of Batbeda and Toyamota in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh, reports Dainik Bhaskar on July 31. Police claimed that three CPI-Maoist cadres were injured in the exchange
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter in the forests of Batbeda and Toyamota in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh, reports Dainik Bhaskar on July 31. Police claimed that three CPI-Maoist cadres were injured in the exchange of fire. The Maoists with the injured cadres have fled into the forests after the encounter. Three CPI-Maoist memorials were destroyed by SFs and recovered Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature.
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August - 3 August - 4
Five militants were killed in an overnight (August 3-4) operation launched by the Security Forces (SFs) in Kiloora village in Shopian District, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs, on August 3 evening, launched a search operation in the area following a specific information about the presence of some milit
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Five militants were killed in an overnight (August 3-4) operation launched by the Security Forces (SFs) in Kiloora village in Shopian District, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs, on August 3 evening, launched a search operation in the area following a specific information about the presence of some militants. As the SFs reached near the suspected spot, they fired some probing shots and the hiding militants opened fire, triggering an encounter. One militant was killed and his body was recovered along with weapon on August 3. However, SFs continued the operation and killed four more militants on August 4 (today) early morning. “Four more terrorists have been killed in the operation at Kiloora in Shopian. One terrorist was killed last night,” an Army official said on August 4, adding the operation was still going on. Hindustan Times adds that the slain militants were affiliated to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and one of them was identified as LeT ‘commander’ Umar Malik.
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August - 27 
A Maoist cadre was killed in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 26, reports Odisha TV. The encounter took place in a forest near Kalepal village under Benoor Police Station area, informed District Superintendent of Police (S
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A Maoist cadre was killed in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 26, reports Odisha TV. The encounter took place in a forest near Kalepal village under Benoor Police Station area, informed District Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla. After receiving information about presence of rebels between Chinari and Kalepal villages, around 350 kilometers from State capital, Raipur, a squad of the Police’s District Reserve Guard (DRG) was sent to the spot, he said. The SFs came under fire from the Maoists near Kalepal, leading to a gun battle, Shukla said. After a brief exchange of fire, the Maoists fled and the body of Soma Vadde, a member of Bayanar Local Organisation Squad (LOS) of Maoists, was found subsequently, he said. Police also recovered a country-made gun, the SP said.
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September - 20 
Two militants were killed during a cordon-and-search operation at Shukbabun area of Sumular village in Bandipora District early September 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 14 RR, SOG of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF launched a cordon-and-search in the area after inputs about presence of a
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Two militants were killed during a cordon-and-search operation at Shukbabun area of Sumular village in Bandipora District early September 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 14 RR, SOG of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF launched a cordon-and-search in the area after inputs about presence of a group of militants hiding in the area. As the Security Forces intensified the searches, militants opened fire on them triggering an encounter. Two militants were killed in the forests of Sumular. One militant body has been recovered while another is visible and lying at the encounter site. The cordon and search was going on. However, firing has stopped.
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September - 21 
Three militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed on September 21 in an encounter in Sumlar forests in Bandipora District that was going on since September 20 taking the number of militants killed in the operation to five, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier SATP reported that Two militants were kil
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Three militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed on September 21 in an encounter in Sumlar forests in Bandipora District that was going on since September 20 taking the number of militants killed in the operation to five, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier SATP reported that Two militants were killed during an operation at Shukbabun area of Sumular village in Bandipora District on September 20. The gunfight raged in Sumlar forests on September 20 afternoon and ended with the killings of five militants. “The bodies of all five militants killed in the gunfight have been retrieved,” Police said, adding that search operation is still on at the site of the gunfight. The identity of the slain militants is yet to be established.A Police spokesman said that the militants were affiliated with LeT. “Apparently they were part of freshly infiltrated group. Huge quantity of arms, ammunition and incriminating material was recovered from the site of encounter,” he said. Police has registered a case and investigation is going on.
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October - 12 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh late on October 12, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place in a forest under Pusnar Police Station when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was ret
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh late on October 12, reports The Pioneer. The encounter took place in a forest under Pusnar Police Station when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was returning after carrying out an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation. According to Sukma, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena, when the patrolling team was descending from Tulsi Hill, it came face to face with a small action team of Kanger Valley Area Committee of Maoists after which an exchange of fire started between the two sides. After the gun battle, body of a cadre identified as Kawasi Deva, a ‘deputy militia commander’ in Chandameta area, was recovered from the spot. One muzzle-loading gun and a bag containing materials used in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were also recovered from the spot.
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October - 12 
Unidentified militants in the night of October 12 shot dead a Policeman at Warpora in Sopore town in Baramulla District, Police said, reports Daily Excelsior.The militants opened fire at Javied Ahmad at his residence in Warpora, they said, adding that he died on the spot.Ahmed, who had joined as the
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Unidentified militants in the night of October 12 shot dead a Policeman at Warpora in Sopore town in Baramulla District, Police said, reports Daily Excelsior.The militants opened fire at Javied Ahmad at his residence in Warpora, they said, adding that he died on the spot.Ahmed, who had joined as the Special Police Officer (SPO) in the Jammu and Kashmir Police, was made follower (entry-level into Police constabulary) on operational grounds, Police said.
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October - 23 
Exchange of fire took place between Police Forces and the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at two different places of Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on October 23, reports Pragativadi News. However, no casualties for both sides has been reported so far.Superintendent o
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Exchange of fire took place between Police Forces and the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at two different places of Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on October 23, reports Pragativadi News. However, no casualties for both sides has been reported so far.Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla informed that the police forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Toke-Kodenar area and Dhurbeda-Bukud in Narayanpur District.According to Police, the gun fight erupted after the Maoists opened fire on Police Forces while they were conducting a search operation. In retaliation, the Forces opened fire following which the Maoists fled the spot taking advantage of dense forest. As many as 327 bore rifles, INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) magazines and ammunition were recovered from the spot.
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November - 1 
Two LeT militants were killed in an encounter with SFs at Kaladrung in Yaripora area of Kulgam District in the afternoon. The slain militants were identified as Abu Huzaifa Mahi and his local accomplice Mohammad Saleem Ganai. A LeT militant, identified as Azad Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Shirmaal vill
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Two LeT militants were killed in an encounter with SFs at Kaladrung in Yaripora area of Kulgam District in the afternoon. The slain militants were identified as Abu Huzaifa Mahi and his local accomplice Mohammad Saleem Ganai. A LeT militant, identified as Azad Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Shirmaal village of Shopian, was also arrested during the encounter. A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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December - 20 
Pakistani troops violated cease-fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Kupwara District on December 20, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior security official said that ceasefire volition took place at 11am hours to 12.15 pm in Keran sector. He said the troops of 3-JAK Rifles posted at
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Pakistani troops violated cease-fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Kupwara District on December 20, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior security official said that ceasefire volition took place at 11am hours to 12.15 pm in Keran sector. He said the troops of 3-JAK Rifles posted at Chandani Post Karen and Pakistani troops posted at Tipper Post, Rawata exchanged small arms fire in which no loss of life or damage was reported.
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December - 25 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near the Manabhanga dam under the Paikmal Police limits in Bargarh District of Odisha on December 25, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) an
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near the Manabhanga dam under the Paikmal Police limits in Bargarh District of Odisha on December 25, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, while conducting a combing operation in the area, spotted a group of 10 to 12 Maoists near the dam. When the SFs told the Maoists to surrender, the latter opened fire at the Police team and in the retaliatory fire by the SFs, Maoist ‘commander’ Ravindra and his associate (whose identity could not be ascertained) reportedly sustained injuries. The Maoists later managed to escape. As many as 16 bullets, a sharp knife and several Maoist articles were seized from the spot, Padampur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Laxminarayan Panda said.
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December - 28 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Ishfaq Yousf Wani of Pulwama was killed in a brief encounter in Rinzipora area of Awantipora in Pulwama District on December 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon an Army patrolling party in Rinzipora area and the Army retaliated, triggerin
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Ishfaq Yousf Wani of Pulwama was killed in a brief encounter in Rinzipora area of Awantipora in Pulwama District on December 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon an Army patrolling party in Rinzipora area and the Army retaliated, triggering a brief shootout in which one militant was killed. Sources said that militants, believed to be three in number, attacked a patrolling party on December 28 morning. The two other militants managed to escape from the spot. 26-year-old Ishfaq Yousf Wani has a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) who joined militancy in July this year. Wani is seen holding a gun in a picture that has surface on social media, showing that he has joined the militant outfit LeT. He did MBA in 2015, and worked in ICICI Bank for one year. He later quit the job to start his own fruit business.
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December - 28 
An unidentified militant was killed, in an exchange of fire with police, at Maibang area in Dima Hasao district on December 28, reports The Shillong Times.
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An unidentified militant was killed, in an exchange of fire with police, at Maibang area in Dima Hasao district on December 28, reports The Shillong Times.
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December - 28 
Militants fired at the camp of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s 183rd battalion at Bellow in Pulwama District on December 28 night, reports Daily Excelsior. The CRPF retaliated and conducted searches of the area but militants had fled.
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Militants fired at the camp of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s 183rd battalion at Bellow in Pulwama District on December 28 night, reports Daily Excelsior. The CRPF retaliated and conducted searches of the area but militants had fled.
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December - 30 
Militants attacked a Security Force (SFs) patrolling party in Pulwama town of Pulwama District on December 30 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said militants fired at a joint patrolling party of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at around 5pm in Pulwama town. “The SFs
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Militants attacked a Security Force (SFs) patrolling party in Pulwama town of Pulwama District on December 30 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said militants fired at a joint patrolling party of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at around 5pm in Pulwama town. “The SFs retaliated ensuing in a brief exchange of fire,” they said, adding the militants later managed to escape from the spot. No one was injured in the exchange of fire, they said.
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December - 30 
SFs launched a search operation after two suspected persons, believed to be terrorists, exchanged fire with Army personnel manning a post at Ratnuchak military camp on the outskirts of Jammu in Jammu District on December 30, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army guard noticed suspicious movement of two p
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SFs launched a search operation after two suspected persons, believed to be terrorists, exchanged fire with Army personnel manning a post at Ratnuchak military camp on the outskirts of Jammu in Jammu District on December 30, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army guard noticed suspicious movement of two persons near Ratnuchak camp around 1.50 am and challenged them, sources said. They said the suspected persons opened fire, prompting retaliation by the Army personnel guarding the post. No one was injured in the brief exchange of firing, the sources said, adding the suspected militants fled the scene under the cover of darkness.
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December - 30 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead the uncle of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Member of Legislative Council (MLC), and set ablaze 10 vehicles in Aurangabad District of Bihar on December 30, reports Devdiscourse News. Superintendent of Police (SP), Satya Prakash
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead the uncle of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Member of Legislative Council (MLC), and set ablaze 10 vehicles in Aurangabad District of Bihar on December 30, reports Devdiscourse News. Superintendent of Police (SP), Satya Prakash said the Maoists attacked Sudi Bigaha village under Deo Police Station, during which a man identified as Narendra Singh (55) was shot dead. Singh is the uncle of Rajan Kumar Singh, a BJP MLC. According to the SP, the Maoists fired several rounds and set the 10 vehicles on fire, including three tractors parked at Narendra Singh's house. The Maoists also set a house belonging to one Dhananjay Singh, a dafadar with Deo Police Station, on fire located near Sudi Bigaha village, the SP said. After getting information about the Maoist attack, Security Forces (SFs) reached the village and exchanged fire with the Maoists, who then fled from the spot, SP, Prakash said.
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