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January - 4 
Arms and ammunition were recovered during a joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) by Police, along with other Security Forces (SFs) in Sadhpora Taad village under Karnah Tehsil (revenue unit) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 4, reports Daily Excelsior. “During the search
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Arms and ammunition were recovered during a joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) by Police, along with other Security Forces (SFs) in Sadhpora Taad village under Karnah Tehsil (revenue unit) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on January 4, reports Daily Excelsior. “During the search operation, the joint team recovered arms and ammunition including three pistols, three pistol magazines, 22 pistol rounds, and three Chinese grenades from a house belonging to Shameem Ahmad Shiekh, son of Suderdin Sheikh, resident of Sadhpora Taad,” a Police official said.
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January - 5 
The State Investigation Unit (SIU) of Police, on January 5, conducted raids at multiple locations in Kupwara District in connection with a case regarding militant activities in the area, reports Daily Excelsior. The raids were carried out in an under-investigation case (FIR number 276/2022) of Polic
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The State Investigation Unit (SIU) of Police, on January 5, conducted raids at multiple locations in Kupwara District in connection with a case regarding militant activities in the area, reports Daily Excelsior. The raids were carried out in an under-investigation case (FIR number 276/2022) of Police Station Kupwara. The searches were conducted at Hyhama, Kralpora, Mirnag, Lolab and Sulkoot localities of the District, in the residential houses of suspected relatives of eight militants who have crossed Line of Control (LoC) and joined militant ranks affiliated with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). As per initial investigations, these militants have been found involved in actively conspiring and facilitating infiltration of militants, supplying of arms and ammunition in addition to using of Cyber space in radicalising Kashmiri youths to join militancy besides raising funds for militant activities. During searches mobile phones and other materials have been seized.
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January - 8 
On January 8, the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel fired 75 rounds on a Pakistani drone spotted near India-Pakistan border in Gurdaspur District in Punjab, reports Punjab Kesari. Search operation continues in the area.
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On January 8, the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel fired 75 rounds on a Pakistani drone spotted near India-Pakistan border in Gurdaspur District in Punjab, reports Punjab Kesari. Search operation continues in the area.
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January - 10 
On January 10, the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) reported that more than 50 suspects have been detained so far for questioning in connection with the Dhangri attack on January 1, 2023, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) by the Indian Army, JKP and Central Reserve Po
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On January 10, the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) reported that more than 50 suspects have been detained so far for questioning in connection with the Dhangri attack on January 1, 2023, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) by the Indian Army, JKP and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is in progress, adding special operational teams deployed at designated locations.
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January - 11 
Six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast during a search and encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chaibasa town in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 11, reports ptcnews.tv. "Six personnel of C
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Six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast during a search and encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chaibasa town in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 11, reports ptcnews.tv. "Six personnel of CRPF's elite COBRA [Commando Battalion for Resolute Action] battalion were injured on Wednesday in a bomb blast after an encounter with the outlawed CPI(Maoist) at Tumbahaka forest in Jharkhand's Naxal-affected West Singhbhum district," a senior Police official said. According to the Police, when the Security Forces (SFs) approached, the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) opened fire. "This prompted the security forces to retaliate and the Naxals were forced to retreat triggering the blast. A massive search operation is on to track down the extremists," the Police added.
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January - 12 
A gunfight broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] on the outskirts of Ranchi city on January 12, reports Business Standard. Acting on a tip-off that five members of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of Ind
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A gunfight broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] on the outskirts of Ranchi city on January 12, reports Business Standard. Acting on a tip-off that five members of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were in a forest in the Budmu Police Station area, a search operation was started around 3.30 pm, and seeing the SFs, a gunfight broke out between the Naxals and the forces. "However, the extremists escaped taking advantage of the forest," Superintendent of Police (Ranchi-Rural) Naushad Alam said. A rifle and live bullets were seized from the area, he added.
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January - 13 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered three Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 13, when Security Forces (SFs) were carrying out search operations but nobody was injured in the explosions, reports Outlook India. Superintend
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered three Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 13, when Security Forces (SFs) were carrying out search operations but nobody was injured in the explosions, reports Outlook India. Superintendent of Police (SP), Ashutosh Shekhar said the SFs were carrying out search operations in Tumbahaka Forest when the IEDs exploded, however, all the personnel of law enforcing agencies were safe and no injury was reported in the incident.
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January - 13 
The Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ Krishna Hansda aka Avinash aka Saurabh, who was carrying a bounty of INR 1.5 million on his head, and was wanted in several cases in Giridih District of Jharkhand on January 13, reports newsroomodisha.com. Hansda, who hails
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The Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ Krishna Hansda aka Avinash aka Saurabh, who was carrying a bounty of INR 1.5 million on his head, and was wanted in several cases in Giridih District of Jharkhand on January 13, reports newsroomodisha.com. Hansda, who hails from Pirtand block, was arrested during a joint operation by the paramilitary forces and the Police at Fatehpur under Dumri Police Station limits in the district, Police said, adding that many weapons were recovered from Hansda.
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January - 15 
A large quantity of explosives suspected to have been kept hidden by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were seized by security personnel in Dumka District of Jharkhand on January 15, reports The Print. Superintendent of Police (SP), Ambar Lakra said acting on a tip-off a massive searc
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A large quantity of explosives suspected to have been kept hidden by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were seized by security personnel in Dumka District of Jharkhand on January 15, reports The Print. Superintendent of Police (SP), Ambar Lakra said acting on a tip-off a massive search operation was jointly conducted by Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and District Armed Police (DAP) on January 15 and the explosives hidden underneath the soil in Karkatta pahad was seized. The seized explosives included 200 gelatine pieces, 411 pieces of detonators, codex wire, 18 pieces of People’s Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA) badges, 31 pieces Mao badges, and 27 number ‘Naya Prabhat’ (naxal book), SP said. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of IPC, UPA Act, and Explosive Substances Act, the SP added.
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January - 15 
Assam Rifles in a joint operation with the Mizoram Police arrested two Myanmar nationals along with 100 detonators and eight rolls of detonating cord from Champhai District of Mizoram near the Indo-Myanmar border on January 15, reports The Mizoram Post.
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Assam Rifles in a joint operation with the Mizoram Police arrested two Myanmar nationals along with 100 detonators and eight rolls of detonating cord from Champhai District of Mizoram near the Indo-Myanmar border on January 15, reports The Mizoram Post.
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January - 15 
On January 15, an encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and terrorists in Redbugh Village, Kupwara Block in Kupwara District of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), India, reports Daily Excelsior. The J&K Police and SFs has launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) and it is believed that the mili
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On January 15, an encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and terrorists in Redbugh Village, Kupwara Block in Kupwara District of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), India, reports Daily Excelsior. The J&K Police and SFs has launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) and it is believed that the militants fled from the cordon during the initial firing. No casualty was reported.
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January - 15 
On January 15, the SFs and Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) neutralised a terrorist hideout in Surankot Sector near Sindara village in Poonch District of J&K and recovered three AK rifles, three AK rifle magazines, 28 bullets, 10 hand grenades and one Under Barrell Grenade Launcher (UBGL), reports Kas
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On January 15, the SFs and Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) neutralised a terrorist hideout in Surankot Sector near Sindara village in Poonch District of J&K and recovered three AK rifles, three AK rifle magazines, 28 bullets, 10 hand grenades and one Under Barrell Grenade Launcher (UBGL), reports Kashmir Reader.
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January - 20 
A trooper of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), jungle warfare unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), suffered serious injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, suspected to have been triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in Tu
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A trooper of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), jungle warfare unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), suffered serious injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, suspected to have been triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in Tumbahaka forest in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 20, reports The New Indian Express. Acting on inputs from the Maoist movement, security personnel, including personnel of the CoBRA battalion and the Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ), along with Policemen, were carrying out a combing operation in Tumbahaka Forest, when the explosive went off, injuring one of them, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ashutosh Shekhar said. According to the SP, the Police had information about the presence of top Maoist leaders, including Misir Besra alias Sagar da, Patiram Manjhi alias Ramesh Da alias Anal da and Asim Mandal alias Manoj da alias Akash da, in the area, and had accordingly launched an operation to arrest them. The operation was also aimed at inculcating confidence among villagers, ahead of a 24-hour Jharkhand bandh (general shut down) called by Maoists on January 22, in protest against the arrest of Krishna Hansda, a Jharkhand ‘regional committee member (RCM)’ of the CPI-Maoist, from Giridih District, he added.
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January - 20 
On January 20, Security Forces (SFs) fired shots after noticing a suspicious movement during a Cordon And Search Operation (CASO) in Damhal Hanji Pora town in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India, reports Greater Kashmir.
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On January 20, Security Forces (SFs) fired shots after noticing a suspicious movement during a Cordon And Search Operation (CASO) in Damhal Hanji Pora town in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India, reports Greater Kashmir.
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January - 20 
On January 20, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids in Gurdaspur and Muktsar Districts in Punjab in connection with the December 23, 2021 Ludhiana blast case, reports Tribune India. During the searches INR 1,016,000 cash, mobile phones, SIM cards and dairies with incriminating con
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On January 20, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids in Gurdaspur and Muktsar Districts in Punjab in connection with the December 23, 2021 Ludhiana blast case, reports Tribune India. During the searches INR 1,016,000 cash, mobile phones, SIM cards and dairies with incriminating content were recovered.
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January - 23 
The Bihar Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) during a joint operation recovered a huge cache of weapons, including around 3600 rounds of ammunition, allegedly belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from different places in the hilly and forested areas of Madanp
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The Bihar Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) during a joint operation recovered a huge cache of weapons, including around 3600 rounds of ammunition, allegedly belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from different places in the hilly and forested areas of Madanpur in Aurangabad District of Bihar on January 23, reports The Telegraph. A CRPF statement said, “The troops consisting of multiple teams conducted a search in the targeted area and discovered a cache of arms and ammunition hidden at multiple locations”. The seizures included 3583 bullets of various calibres, four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), an under-barrel grenade launcher, two wireless sets and an interceptor, six detonators, two dozen pressure triggers used in IEDs, and fuse wire. Several mobile phones, Maoist literature and many other articles were also a part of the recovered cache.
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January - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 25 neutralised a terror hideout in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including two AK rifles, reports India Today. A search operation was launched by Army troops and assisted by Police and Central Reserve Police Force
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 25 neutralised a terror hideout in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including two AK rifles, reports India Today. A search operation was launched by Army troops and assisted by Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Kalai Top, Shiendra, Ratta Jabbar and adjoining areas. During the search operation, the SFs recovered two AK rifles, three magazines and 35 rounds of ammunition.
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January - 26 
The Police seized a huge dump belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) in the Alluri Sitarama Raju District in Andhra Pradesh on January 26, reports The Hans India. An air pistol barrel granite launcher, 13 containers of land mines, and one SLR
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The Police seized a huge dump belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) in the Alluri Sitarama Raju District in Andhra Pradesh on January 26, reports The Hans India. An air pistol barrel granite launcher, 13 containers of land mines, and one SLR gun along with 113 types of materials, explosive materials, and revolutionary literature were seized from the Maoist dump.
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January - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) led by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) seized more than 160 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] operation near the Laduiya Pahad area in Aurangabad District of Bihar on January 27, reports rediff.com. The patrol team first
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Security Forces (SFs) led by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) seized more than 160 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] operation near the Laduiya Pahad area in Aurangabad District of Bihar on January 27, reports rediff.com. The patrol team first found 13 pressure IEDs and later recovered 149 such bombs, weighing about one kilogram each, from a nearby cave in the area, Police said. The operation was jointly conducted by the CRPF and the Bihar Police as part of the task of de-mining LWE-affected areas of the State.
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January - 28 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, has been killed during an encounter that took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists at Kari Mandar village under Kunda Police Station limits in Chatra District of Jharkhand on January 28, reports
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, has been killed during an encounter that took place between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists at Kari Mandar village under Kunda Police Station limits in Chatra District of Jharkhand on January 28, reports jantaserishta.com. Chatra's Superintendent of Police (SP), Rakesh Ranjan said that the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Force personnel, who were on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] operation, had an encounter with the squad of Maoist ‘commander’ Manohar Ganjhu, carrying a reward of INR 1.5 million. After the encounter which lasted for almost an hour, the Maoists fled into the forests.
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January - 29 
As many as 26 different types of equipment were recovered after an encounter that broke out between the Chhattisgarh Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Useli Forests in the Amabeda area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on January 29, reports Devdiscourse. After the e
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As many as 26 different types of equipment were recovered after an encounter that broke out between the Chhattisgarh Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Useli Forests in the Amabeda area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on January 29, reports Devdiscourse. After the encounter, the Maoists fled from the site, looking at a much larger number of security personnel, officials said. The District Reserve Guard (DRG) team recovered several types of equipment like batteries, solar plates and jerkins.
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January - 29 
Cadres of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), and Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) and Ranchi Police exchanged fire in the Sumu Forest of Budhmu area in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on January 29, reports prabhatkhabar.com. 40 ro
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Cadres of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), and Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) and Ranchi Police exchanged fire in the Sumu Forest of Budhmu area in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on January 29, reports prabhatkhabar.com. 40 rounds of bullets were fired from both sides. It is said that the TSPC squad included ‘zonal commander’ Vikram Mahto, Gurudev, Ramgarh ‘area commander’ Ranjit Mahto and Vinod Mahto alias Murari and other militants, who had come to collect ‘levy’ (extortion money) from the brick kiln operators, were involved in the encounter. However, seeing the Police being overwhelmed, the extremists fled. In the search operation after the encounter, the Police recovered 777 cartridges, seven walkie-talkies, two pouches for keeping cartridges etc., from the encounter site.
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January - 30 
The Assam Rifles in a joint operation with the Longding Police arrested a militant of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as self-styled ‘lieutenant colonel’ Anok Wangsu, from an unspecified location in Arunachal Pradesh on January 30, reports The Arunachal T
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The Assam Rifles in a joint operation with the Longding Police arrested a militant of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as self-styled ‘lieutenant colonel’ Anok Wangsu, from an unspecified location in Arunachal Pradesh on January 30, reports The Arunachal Times. Wangsu, was responsible for orchestrating illegal extortion and recruitment drives in Longding District. Several incriminating documents, along with extortion money and fake ID cards were seized from his possession. He was one of the prime suspects in two National Investigating Agency (NIA) cases of 2015 and 2019, which involved the killing of three Army soldiers and the then Khonsa MLA Tirong Aboh. He was handed over to the Longding Police Station for further investigation.
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February - 1 
On February 1, BSF personnel fired four rounds at a drone entering from Pakistan into Indian territory near the Mumbeke village of Fazilka District in Punjab, reports Punjab Kesari. During the search of the area, the troops recovered three packets of contraband, suspected to be heroin (narcotics) we
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On February 1, BSF personnel fired four rounds at a drone entering from Pakistan into Indian territory near the Mumbeke village of Fazilka District in Punjab, reports Punjab Kesari. During the search of the area, the troops recovered three packets of contraband, suspected to be heroin (narcotics) weighing 2.622 kilograms, along with a blinker device.
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February - 2 
A wanted cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Dablu Vishwakarma alias Shakti Vishwakarma, was arrested from Tandwa Police Station area in Aurangabad District of Bihar on February 2, reports The Times of
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A wanted cadre of the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Dablu Vishwakarma alias Shakti Vishwakarma, was arrested from Tandwa Police Station area in Aurangabad District of Bihar on February 2, reports The Times of India. Following a tip-off that the wanted cadre was hiding at Vishunpur village under Tandwa Police Station limits, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) launched a joint search operation and arrested Dablu Vishwakarma, who was wanted in several cases, including the 2018 assault on Rampravesh Mehta, a resident of Hussainabad village in Palamu District of Jharkhand, and demanding ‘levy’ (extortion money). Later, he was handed over to Hussainabad Police of Palamu District.
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February - 2 
Huge Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump was recovered during a combing operation by Security Forces (SFs) in Kalahandi District of Odisha on February 2, reports Kalinga TV. A team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was conducting a combing operation in Bhuruti Forest under Nar
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Huge Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump was recovered during a combing operation by Security Forces (SFs) in Kalahandi District of Odisha on February 2, reports Kalinga TV. A team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was conducting a combing operation in Bhuruti Forest under Narla Police limits of the District, and during the raid, the SFs busted the Maoist camp and seized two guns and other items belonging to the red rebels. The seized items include one Bharmar, 11 Electric detonators, one Gun Power, one Maoist banner, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, Electric wire, one electric extension board, four batteries, two Mosquito nets, two Water bottles, one Black polythene, one Axe, two torchlights, one pair of Shoe, one pair of Slipper, Civil clothes and Medicines including syringes and needles. Following the discovery of this dump, security has been tightened and search intensified in the area and its periphery.
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February - 2 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a joint operation with Chhattisgarh Police arrested seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kalmu Satyam, Kalmu Joga, Madivi Manga, Madakam Aitha, Kikidi Joga, Vando Unga and Kalmu Bheema, from Kondavai village in Suk
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a joint operation with Chhattisgarh Police arrested seven cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kalmu Satyam, Kalmu Joga, Madivi Manga, Madakam Aitha, Kikidi Joga, Vando Unga and Kalmu Bheema, from Kondavai village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on February 2, reports latestly.com. "All the seven apprehended were Nimmalagudem's Revolutionary People's Council (RPC) militia members of the banned Communist Party of India (CPI) Maoist Party," the CRPF said in a statement, adding that Satyam, Joga, Manga and Unga are RPC members for the last three years; Aitha and Joga are RPC members for the last two years, while Bheema is an RPC member for the last year.
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February - 3 
A special team of the Bihar Special Task Force (STF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a joint operation against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) recovered 1178 live cartridges (.3006 MM) hidden in a plastic bucket in the western hill area adjacent to Langurahi village near Chak
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A special team of the Bihar Special Task Force (STF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a joint operation against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) recovered 1178 live cartridges (.3006 MM) hidden in a plastic bucket in the western hill area adjacent to Langurahi village near Chakrabandha Hill in Aurangabad District of Bihar on February 3, reports The Print. Following intelligence input that preparations were being made by Maoists to attack Security Forces (SFs) in Langurahi and surrounding areas under Madanpur Police Station, a joint team of CRPF's 47th Corps, 205 CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) Corps, STF and CRPF-Gaya's 159th Corps, launched an operation against the Maoists and recovered the ammunitions.
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February - 4 
Police detected and destroyed a landmine planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) party on a main road in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 4, reports Telangana Today. Cherla Police, Special Party personnel, Central R
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Police detected and destroyed a landmine planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) party on a main road in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 4, reports Telangana Today. Cherla Police, Special Party personnel, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 141 Bn personnel and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel while inspecting the road between Bodanelli- Erraboru villages in Cherla Mandal as part of routine inspections spotted a 20 kilograms landmine and later the BDS diffused it safely.
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February - 5 
Aizawl Battalion of the Assam Rifles in a joint operation with Criminal Investigation Department (Special Branch) Aizawl Police arrested four suspects along with weapons from General Area Hmuifang village in Aizawl District of Mizoram on February 5, reports India Today NE. At least 22 AK Automatic R
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Aizawl Battalion of the Assam Rifles in a joint operation with Criminal Investigation Department (Special Branch) Aizawl Police arrested four suspects along with weapons from General Area Hmuifang village in Aizawl District of Mizoram on February 5, reports India Today NE. At least 22 AK Automatic Rifles (Made in China) - 02, .22 ammunition -04 and Magazine -02 were recovered from the individuals. The arrested individuals and the recovered weapons were handed over to the Sialsuk Police Station for further investigation.
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February - 6 
Police arrested two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Niral Purti alias Niral Topno (45), resident of Gadigada village under Bandgaon Police Station, and Chattan alias Birsa Purti (25), residen
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Police arrested two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Niral Purti alias Niral Topno (45), resident of Gadigada village under Bandgaon Police Station, and Chattan alias Birsa Purti (25), resident of Halmad village under Tebo Police Station, from Bandgaon area in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on February 6, reports jagran.com. Police recovered 160 rounds of live bullets on the disclosure of Niral, who had been a of the squad of PLFI ‘area commander’ Sanichar Surin, and Santosh Kadulna, and is currently working for the squad of ‘zonal commander’ Sukhram Gudiya. Following information that Naxalite [Left Wing extremist, LWE] Niral Purti had come to his house, Police laid siege and arrested him. At the same time, the Police also arrested Naxalite Birsa Purti, who used to collect ‘levy’ (extortion money) from the contractor for the PLFI.
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February - 6 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnels recovered weapons and cartridges which were hidden by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 6, reports The Print. Based on intelligence input, the personnels of Company Operated Base (COB) Amabeda 135 Va
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnels recovered weapons and cartridges which were hidden by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on February 6, reports The Print. Based on intelligence input, the personnels of Company Operated Base (COB) Amabeda 135 Vahini launched a special operation in the area, and during the operation, they recovered a country-made pistol, a country-made gun (Desi Katta) and 30 live cartridges that were hidden 500 metres away in the west direction of the waterfall, Indraj Singh, Inspector General (IG), Frontier Headquarters (Special Operations), BSF, Chhattisgarh, said.
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February - 7 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, identified as Sanjiv Kumar, who belongs to the CRPF’s 60th battalion, was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on February 7, reports NDTV. Security Forces (SFs) were on an anti-Naxal [Left
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, identified as Sanjiv Kumar, who belongs to the CRPF’s 60th battalion, was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on February 7, reports NDTV. Security Forces (SFs) were on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation at Hathiburu jungle under Goilkera Police Station area when the IED planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded, injuring the CRPF personnel, State Police's Inspector General (IG), Operations, Amol V Homkar said.
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February - 8 
A villager, identified as Punem Lakhmu (48), was killed in a 'cross-firing' during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gundam-Chutwai forests of Tarrem region in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 8, reports The Times
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A villager, identified as Punem Lakhmu (48), was killed in a 'cross-firing' during an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gundam-Chutwai forests of Tarrem region in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 8, reports The Times of India. Based on a specific input about the presence of Udham Singh, Maoist ‘commander’ of south Bastar division and his aides, joint forces of Special Task Force (STF), Commando Battalion for resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Reserve Guards (DRG) were launched a search operation. The Maoists tried to ambush the SFs by firing upon them leading to an exchange of fire from both sides. Lakhmu, a resident of Gundem village was caught in a 'cross-firing' and sustained bullet injury on his back and died on the spot.
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February - 9 
Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) recovered 18 hand grenades from different locations during search operations in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports PTI on February 10. Station House Officer (SHO), Mendhar, Niaz Ahmed stated that the grenades were recovered in different cases and were
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Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) recovered 18 hand grenades from different locations during search operations in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports PTI on February 10. Station House Officer (SHO), Mendhar, Niaz Ahmed stated that the grenades were recovered in different cases and were destroyed in Behri Rakh forest area in Poonch District. ''While fourteen grenades were recovered in 2020 from different areas, four were recovered in 2018,'' he further said.
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February - 9 
On February 9, Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a militant hideout in Naka Majiari village in Mendhar Tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), India and recovered four AK rifle magazines with ammunition, two grenades, some explosive material, one binocular and other mate
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On February 9, Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a militant hideout in Naka Majiari village in Mendhar Tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), India and recovered four AK rifle magazines with ammunition, two grenades, some explosive material, one binocular and other materials, reports Daily Excelsior.
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February - 9 
Uttam Lahon alias Uday Asom alias Udhab, a cadre of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) who was an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) expert was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Tikak Mulung Parbat near Margherita town in Tinsukia District of Assam on February
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Uttam Lahon alias Uday Asom alias Udhab, a cadre of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) who was an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) expert was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Tikak Mulung Parbat near Margherita town in Tinsukia District of Assam on February 9, reports India Today NE. One pistol, one rifle, two grenades, IED materials, one backpack with blanket, medicines, etc. were recovered from the deceased cadre. Tinsukia Police launched a search operation with the Army after they had received an input that a group of 7-9 ULFA-I cadres led by Uday Asom few other cadres were taking shelter in the village for last a few days with a plan to kidnap one influential businessman of Tinsukia District. The entire area has been cordoned by the joint team of Police and Army and further search operation is on in search of the absconded cadres.
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February - 11 
The Maram Battalion of Assam Rifles during a joint operation with Police, arrested the Chin Kuki Liberation Army (CKLA) ‘chief’, identified as Ngamminchon Chochon Sontak alias Seikhongam, from Khongnem village in Senapati District of Manipur on February 11, tweets Assam Rifles on February 13.
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The Maram Battalion of Assam Rifles during a joint operation with Police, arrested the Chin Kuki Liberation Army (CKLA) ‘chief’, identified as Ngamminchon Chochon Sontak alias Seikhongam, from Khongnem village in Senapati District of Manipur on February 11, tweets Assam Rifles on February 13.
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February - 13 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing five kilograms, allegedly planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a combing operation on Awapalli – Usur Road in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing five kilograms, allegedly planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a combing operation on Awapalli – Usur Road in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on February 13, reports Kalinga TV. Further combing operation is underway in the area.
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February - 14 
On February 14, Punjab Police conducted raids at 2,371 suspected hideouts of anti-social elements linked with gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria across the state, reports Tribune India. Police claim that Bhagwanpuria and his associates are in communication with their accomplices having
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On February 14, Punjab Police conducted raids at 2,371 suspected hideouts of anti-social elements linked with gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria across the state, reports Tribune India. Police claim that Bhagwanpuria and his associates are in communication with their accomplices having links with banned Pro-Khalistan groups, namely, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav stated that the operation was aimed at disrupting the nexus between terrorists, gangsters, and drug smugglers based in India and abroad. He said that several persons have also been detained for further verification and incriminating material has been seized from their possession.
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February - 14 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is searching over 60 locations across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in a massive crackdown on suspects having links with the Islamic State (IS), NDTV reports on February 15. Searches are being carried out in connection with blasts that occurred in Tamil Nad
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is searching over 60 locations across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in a massive crackdown on suspects having links with the Islamic State (IS), NDTV reports on February 15. Searches are being carried out in connection with blasts that occurred in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore District and Karnataka's Mangaluru in Dakshina Kannada District in 2022.
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February - 16 
On February 16, Security Forces (SFs) have launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Qamarwari region of Srinagar District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after a “gunshot-like sound” was heard in the area, reports Greater Kashmir. No casualty reported.
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On February 16, Security Forces (SFs) have launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Qamarwari region of Srinagar District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after a “gunshot-like sound” was heard in the area, reports Greater Kashmir. No casualty reported.
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February - 16 
The Lunglei Battalion of Assam Rifles (AR) in a joint operation with Police recovered two bore guns, one Chinese pistol, and one .22 rifle from an uninhabited small temporary hut in the Zawngling area in Saiha District of Mizoram on February 16, reports The Print.
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The Lunglei Battalion of Assam Rifles (AR) in a joint operation with Police recovered two bore guns, one Chinese pistol, and one .22 rifle from an uninhabited small temporary hut in the Zawngling area in Saiha District of Mizoram on February 16, reports The Print.
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February - 19 
Hawk Force recovered Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] explosives, literature and other items belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during patrolling from a place situated on road from Alakpur to Sariapatera under Birsa Police Station limits in Balaghat District of Madhya Prad
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Hawk Force recovered Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] explosives, literature and other items belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during patrolling from a place situated on road from Alakpur to Sariapatera under Birsa Police Station limits in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on February 19, reports Free Press Journal. Balaghat Superintendent of Police (SP) Kumar Sourabh said that the security personnel of Hawk Force were on patrol when they came to know about the Maoist hideout under the Birsa Police Station. The force formed a team and raided the place situated on road from Alakpur to Sariapatera and recovered the items kept by the CPI-Maoist Vistaar platoon-2.
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February - 20 
Assam Rifles Mantripukhri Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested ‘chairman’ of the Kuki National Liberation Army (KNLA) Ngamkhogin alias Hegin from Sapermeina area in Kangpokpi District of Manipur on February 20, reports Northeast Now. Based on information revealed by the arrested ‘chai
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Assam Rifles Mantripukhri Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested ‘chairman’ of the Kuki National Liberation Army (KNLA) Ngamkhogin alias Hegin from Sapermeina area in Kangpokpi District of Manipur on February 20, reports Northeast Now. Based on information revealed by the arrested ‘chairman’ further operations were carried out which led to the arrest of four militants of KNLA.
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February - 20 
The ‘area commander’ of Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] organization People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Balak Ram alias Dilip Ram alias Kabir, involved in many serious incidents, has been arrested from Ka
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The ‘area commander’ of Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] organization People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Balak Ram alias Dilip Ram alias Kabir, involved in many serious incidents, has been arrested from Kalipur Forest area under Kudu Police Station limits in Lohardaga District of Jharkhand on February 20, reports bhaskar.com. Kabir has been arrested and sent to jail. A black colored bag was recovered from him, inside which one black colored plastic, a sharp knife, a diary, copper wire, a fevicol, a stapler, materials used for making bombs have been found. Along with a driving license, a PLFI pamphlet written in red pen with a threat, to a petitioner named Tripurari, bearing the name of PLFI Kabir ‘area commander’ Krishna Yadav, and a brown purse was found. In a diary found in the bag, the numbers of businessmen and crusher owners have been found written.
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February - 20 
Two Dalam (armed squad) members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) party were arrested while a few others escaped during a joint raid conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Special Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near Lankapalli village under Chintoor Police Station limi
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Two Dalam (armed squad) members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) party were arrested while a few others escaped during a joint raid conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Special Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) near Lankapalli village under Chintoor Police Station limits in Alluri Sitharamaraju District on February 20, reports The Hindu. The Police also seized detonators and other material left behind by the Maoists. Chintoor, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), P.K.V. Maheswara Reddy, said in a release that Dalam member Gali Narayana Reddy of Sri Satya Sai District and a 16-year-old boy were arrested in the raid. Narayana Reddy was involved in five major cases, including the torching of a private bus at Sarivela in Chintoor agency in 2022. Narayana Reddy was also involved in the killing of two tribal men — a Chintoor-based person in January 2023 and another person in 2021 — on the suspicion that they were ‘police informers’. “In November 2020, Narayana Reddy got in touch with the Maoists through a social networking platform and was encouraged to join the party by Maoist leader Koyyada Sumbaiah of Munuguru. He has since been active in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Chhattisgarh,” said the ASP.
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February - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) party Sabari Local Organisation Squad (LOS) ‘commander’, identified as Paddam Kosaiah alias Sandeep, who carries a cash reward of INR 400,000 on his head, was arrested by the Police during combing operation in Erraboru Forest area under Cherla Mandal (adm
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) party Sabari Local Organisation Squad (LOS) ‘commander’, identified as Paddam Kosaiah alias Sandeep, who carries a cash reward of INR 400,000 on his head, was arrested by the Police during combing operation in Erraboru Forest area under Cherla Mandal (administrative sub division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on February 21, reports Telangana Today. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) training book, 10 gelatin sticks, two detonators, cordex wire, one tiffin box, electric wire, batteries and Maoist literature were seized from his possession. Sandeep of Chennapuram village in the Mandal joined the Maoists in 2017 as 'militia' (people's army of the Maoists) member. Since October 2022 he has been working as the Sabari LOS ‘commander’ and carries a Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) weapon. He was involved in the abduction and murder of Kurnapalli deputy Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) in Cherla Mandal in August 2022. He was also involved in the murder of Mandal Parishad Territorial Candidate (MPTC) member N Srinivas in July 2019, killing of 17 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnels in an ambush under Chintaguppa Police Station limits in March 2020 and killing of 24 CRPF personnels at Tekulagudem under Tarrem Police Station limits in Chhattisgarh State in April 2021. During interrogation Sandeep confessed to Police that he tried to surrender to Police many times but the Maoist leaders forced him to commit crimes. There were 27 cases booked against him in Telangana, seven cases in Andhra Pradesh and eight cases in Chhattisgarh State.
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February - 22 
On February 22, Jammu and Kashmir Police’s (JKP) State Investigation Agency (SIA) neutralised a narco-terror module and arrested three individuals (names not stated) from an unspecified location in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. Police stated that “four premises of narco-terror s
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On February 22, Jammu and Kashmir Police’s (JKP) State Investigation Agency (SIA) neutralised a narco-terror module and arrested three individuals (names not stated) from an unspecified location in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. Police stated that “four premises of narco-terror suspects in different Districts of Kashmir were searched, including residential premises of Abdul Rashid Bhat of Padgampora, Awantipora, Danish Farooq of Nasrullapora, Budgam, Abdul Rashid Mir of Amargrah, Sopore and Ovais Gul Bhat of Anantnag, in connection with in case FIR No 19/2022, U/S 8/21,29 NDPS Act, 13,17,18,39,40 UA (P) Act read with section 120-B, 121, 121 A IPC of P/S CI-SIA Srinagar”. Investigations established that “the syndicate smuggled around 24 kilograms of narcotics from Pakistan, transported through human couriers, sold it to dealers at different places and used proceeds for financing terror activities in the Kashmir valley”.
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February - 23 
Assam Rifles 4th Battalion in a joint operation with Special Commando Unit, Khabeisoi Police arrested a militant of Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF), identified as ‘sergeant major’ Momo Jamir, from Yaingangpokpi village in the Imphal East District of Manipur on February 22, reports The Sangai Expr
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Assam Rifles 4th Battalion in a joint operation with Special Commando Unit, Khabeisoi Police arrested a militant of Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF), identified as ‘sergeant major’ Momo Jamir, from Yaingangpokpi village in the Imphal East District of Manipur on February 22, reports The Sangai Express. The arrested militant was allegedly involved in an ambush in which five AR personnel, including one Commanding officer, his wife and a minor son, were killed in Sehken village in Churachandpur District of Manipur on November 13, 2021.
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February - 27 
Assam Rifles Longding Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) who was involved in an extortion racket from the premises of State Bank of India in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh on February 27, reports Th
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Assam Rifles Longding Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) who was involved in an extortion racket from the premises of State Bank of India in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh on February 27, reports The Arunachal Times. The arrested militant confessed to having been involved in illegal extortion in Longding District on behalf of his handler, identified as self-styled ‘chief administrative officer’ Wanham Wangsa.
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February - 28 
Assam Rifles Khonsa Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as Nali Homnyu Nyamtey along with weapons from Noglo village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on February 28, reports The Arunachal Tim
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Assam Rifles Khonsa Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as Nali Homnyu Nyamtey along with weapons from Noglo village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on February 28, reports The Arunachal Times. "He was also said to be involved in threatening locals and village leaders in Noglo and Laju circle of Tirap District, creating a fearful atmosphere in the area," according to the AR District Information and Public Relations Office (DIPRO).
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March - 1 
Assam Rifles Mon Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-KYA) from Mon town in Mon District of Nagaland on March 1, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar on March 4.
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Assam Rifles Mon Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-KYA) from Mon town in Mon District of Nagaland on March 1, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar on March 4.
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March - 2 
On March 2, Intelligence agencies issued an alert of attack on pro-Khalistan supporter and ‘chief’ of ‘Waris Punjab De’ Amritpal Singh, stating that some anti-national elements are planning to attack him, reports Amarujala.com. Amid the alert, the Punjab Police conducted search operations at more th
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On March 2, Intelligence agencies issued an alert of attack on pro-Khalistan supporter and ‘chief’ of ‘Waris Punjab De’ Amritpal Singh, stating that some anti-national elements are planning to attack him, reports Amarujala.com. Amid the alert, the Punjab Police conducted search operations at more than 110 places linked to anti-national and anti-social elements and some suspects have been taken into custody.
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March - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on March 2, reports en.lalluram.com. Three Maoists, identified as Shivaji alias Roopchand Mandavi (32), Jayalu Ram Kash
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Security Forces (SFs) diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on March 2, reports en.lalluram.com. Three Maoists, identified as Shivaji alias Roopchand Mandavi (32), Jayalu Ram Kashyap (22) and Sildhar Netam (21), were arrested by Police officials in the district on March 1, who during the interrogation disclosed about an IED planted in near Chihramod on the Chhotadongar - Madhonar Road under Chhotedongar Police Station area. The Police during a search recovered motorcycle, Naxalite banners, pamphlets and explosives from the arrested Maoists. It is also said that a number of cases in connection to arson murder and abduction have been registered against the three rebels.
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March - 3 
Assam Rifles Keithelmanbi Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a suspected militant (unidentified) from Imphal East District of Manipur on March 3, tweets Assam Rifles. One loaded pistol was recovered from the arrested militant. He was arrested for kidnapping one civilian (on an unspe
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Assam Rifles Keithelmanbi Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a suspected militant (unidentified) from Imphal East District of Manipur on March 3, tweets Assam Rifles. One loaded pistol was recovered from the arrested militant. He was arrested for kidnapping one civilian (on an unspecified date) who, hails from Khomidok Umang village in Imphal East District of Manipur, and was rescued by the Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation from a paddy field in the Ishirou Lamlai area of Imphal East District on March 3.
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March - 5 
Assam Rifles Phundrei Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-PRO) from Hiyanglam area in Kakching District of Manipur on March 5, reports India Today NE.
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Assam Rifles Phundrei Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-PRO) from Hiyanglam area in Kakching District of Manipur on March 5, reports India Today NE.
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March - 5 
Four teams of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 5, conducted raids at four locations in Dakshina Kannada District in Karnataka to nab four terror suspects, identified as Mohammad Sinan, Iqbal, Sarfaraz Nawaz and Noufal who were involved in terror funding to plant bombs during an event
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Four teams of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 5, conducted raids at four locations in Dakshina Kannada District in Karnataka to nab four terror suspects, identified as Mohammad Sinan, Iqbal, Sarfaraz Nawaz and Noufal who were involved in terror funding to plant bombs during an event of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bihar, news9live.com reports. The NIA teams raided the houses of all the four accused and arrested them from Nandavara near Bantwal in Dakshina Kannada District. Preliminary reports suggest that the suspects were part of a terror activity that was supposed to be conducted during Prime Minister’s visit to Patna. Although it is unclear as to which visit of PM Modi to Patna was being targeted, there are claims that it could be either the 2013 visit or 2022 visit. According to NIA investigation in this matter, large sums of money were being sent by the accused to multiple bank accounts based in Bihar. Investigation also suggests that the fund transfers were being made from Karnataka. Incriminating documents were seized from the accused during the arrest operation.
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March - 6 
Assam Rifles Keithelmanbi battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested an arms dealer with 9mm pistol from Nongpok Sekmai area in Thoubal District of Manipur on March 6, tweets The Assam Rifles on March 11.
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Assam Rifles Keithelmanbi battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested an arms dealer with 9mm pistol from Nongpok Sekmai area in Thoubal District of Manipur on March 6, tweets The Assam Rifles on March 11.
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March - 7 
Two suspected militant associates of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Khurshid Ahmad Khan and Reyaz Ahmad Khan, both residents of Zandpal Kunzer in Baramulla District, were arrested by Police on March 7 in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Police sources state
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Two suspected militant associates of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Khurshid Ahmad Khan and Reyaz Ahmad Khan, both residents of Zandpal Kunzer in Baramulla District, were arrested by Police on March 7 in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Police sources stated that acting on a specific input regarding the presence of terrorists in Monchkhud Kunzer village, Security Forces (SFs) launched a cordon and search operation there. Two AK-47 magazines, 15 rounds of AK-47, 20 blank posters of the Resistance Front (TRF) and other incriminating material were recovered from their possession. During preliminary investigation, the arrested suspects revealed that they were working as terrorist associates with the TRF. Police also revealed that the duo planned to use the ammunition to carry out terrorist activities in Kunzer and adjacent areas. A case was registered at the Kunzer Police station and further investigation is in progress.
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March - 9 
Assam Rifles 16 battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laishram Tiken along with a modified gun, two live bombs and a mobile phone from Langthabal Matrikhong Awang village in Imphal West District of Manipur on March 9, report
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Assam Rifles 16 battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Laishram Tiken along with a modified gun, two live bombs and a mobile phone from Langthabal Matrikhong Awang village in Imphal West District of Manipur on March 9, reports NE Now. The arrested militant was handed over to Singjamei Police Station for further investigation.
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March - 9 
Police arrested three arms suppliers, identified as Semal Deepak, Nara Bhaskar, and Telam Mutta, who supplied explosives to Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] from Belpocha village under Konta Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, during a search operation, reports amarujala.c
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Police arrested three arms suppliers, identified as Semal Deepak, Nara Bhaskar, and Telam Mutta, who supplied explosives to Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] from Belpocha village under Konta Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, during a search operation, reports amarujala.com on March 10. The recoveries included one motorcycle bearing number CG-26J-0754 and two mobiles in a bag; 20 batteries separately; an electronic detonator in 45 pieces; a gelatine rod in 43 pieces; cordex wire; electrical wire; and a red Naxalite banner with Konta Area Committee B.C.P. Maoism written on it.
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March - 9 
Two commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) sustained injuries in the encounter that took place on March 9 between security personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Sakler village under the Kistaram Po
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Two commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) sustained injuries in the encounter that took place on March 9 between security personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Sakler village under the Kistaram Police Station area in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports pragativadi.com. "Two commandos of CoBRA, Inspector Munesh Kumar Meena of CoBRA’s 202nd battalion and constable Amit Modak of CoBRA’s 208th battalion, suffered minor injuries in the encounter. Around five-six Maoists also sustained bullet injuries in the encounter, but they managed to escape into the jungles," the senior Police officer said in a statement. Earlier, the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported the incident on March 9.
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March - 10 
Assam Rifles Keithelmanbi Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from Karang village in Moirang tehsil (revenue unit) in Bishnupur District of Manipur on March 10, tweets The Assam Rifles on March 11.
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Assam Rifles Keithelmanbi Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) from Karang village in Moirang tehsil (revenue unit) in Bishnupur District of Manipur on March 10, tweets The Assam Rifles on March 11.
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March - 12 
On March 12, a joint team of District Force, Special Task Force (STF) and the intelligence unit of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) out of anti-naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist
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On March 12, a joint team of District Force, Special Task Force (STF) and the intelligence unit of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) out of anti-naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Barse Pojja (35), Podiyam Deva (35) and Sodi Bheema (24), from forest close to Tondamarka village in Sukma District, while in a separate location the team arrested Podiyam Mukka alias Mukesh (24) from forest near Pidmel village in Sukma District, reports latestly.com. Barse Pojja was ‘militia platoon commander’ and carrying bounty of INR 100,000 on his head. Police said, three cadres arrested from the forest of Tondamarka were suspectedly involved in killing of 14 security personnel in Kasalpad encounter under Chintagufa Police Station limits (December 1, 2014). Similarly, the cadre arrested from Pidmel forest was suspectedly indulged in planting Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in March, 2022.
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March - 12 
On March 12, Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) neutralised a hideout in Shalnar Hangnikoot area of Handwara in Kupwara District and recovered an AK-47 rifle with two magazines and 75 rounds, 10 grenades, 26 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenades, eight UBGL boosters, two flame throwers, five roc
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On March 12, Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) neutralised a hideout in Shalnar Hangnikoot area of Handwara in Kupwara District and recovered an AK-47 rifle with two magazines and 75 rounds, 10 grenades, 26 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenades, eight UBGL boosters, two flame throwers, five rocket shells and three rocket boosters, reports Greater Kashmir.
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March - 12 
On March 12, SFs recovered two sophisticated pistols, two kilograms narcotics and a two kilogram IED near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District, reports Greater Kashmir. “The operation has averted a major incident which could have been initiated by perpetrators using the weapons and the IED,
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On March 12, SFs recovered two sophisticated pistols, two kilograms narcotics and a two kilogram IED near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District, reports Greater Kashmir. “The operation has averted a major incident which could have been initiated by perpetrators using the weapons and the IED, funded by the narco terrorists,” a Defence spokesperson stated.
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March - 13 
On March 13 (today), Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) hideout in Rakh Momin area of Anantnag District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition including five Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), Programmed Timer Devices (PTD) and Radio Cont
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On March 13 (today), Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) hideout in Rakh Momin area of Anantnag District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition including five Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), Programmed Timer Devices (PTD) and Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIEDs), six detonators, three pistols, five pistol magazines, nine millimeter rounds of ammunition, four remote controls, and thirteen batteries, reports Greater Kashmir.
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March - 14 
On March 14, one person, identified as Sartaj Bhat, was detained during the National Investigation Agency (NIA) raids in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in a case related to militant conspiracy, reports Daily Excelsior. “Initial searches carried out in 2022 had led to seizure of digital devices which were a
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On March 14, one person, identified as Sartaj Bhat, was detained during the National Investigation Agency (NIA) raids in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in a case related to militant conspiracy, reports Daily Excelsior. “Initial searches carried out in 2022 had led to seizure of digital devices which were analysed forensically. Current searches are based on those leads,” officials stated. The suspects are involved in carrying out attacks by using cyber-space in J&K, targeting of minorities, security personnel and spreading communal disharmony.
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March - 15 
District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel exchanged fire with the cadres belonging to the East Bastar Division Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Manganar area under Malewahi Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 15, reports bhaskar.com. Fol
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District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel exchanged fire with the cadres belonging to the East Bastar Division Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Manganar area under Malewahi Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 15, reports bhaskar.com. Following information that a large number of Maoists are present in the border areas of Manganar, Gufa, and Kohbeda in the district, a search operation was launched. On seeing the Security Forces (SFs), the Maoists opened fire, ensuing an encounter that took place for about 40 minutes. Seeing the SFs being overwhelmed, the Maoists escaped under the cover of the forest. After the encounter during the search of the area, the SFs destroyed the camp of the Maoists, and a huge amount of explosive material was recovered from the spot, which includes daily use items, wires, batteries, gunpowder, and other explosive items.
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March - 15 
On March 15 (today), a Pakistani drone was spotted near border outpost DRD Nath in Mamdot village located in Firozpur tehsil (revenue unit) of Firozpur District in Punjab, reports Amar Ujala. A search operation is under way.
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On March 15 (today), a Pakistani drone was spotted near border outpost DRD Nath in Mamdot village located in Firozpur tehsil (revenue unit) of Firozpur District in Punjab, reports Amar Ujala. A search operation is under way.
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March - 15 
On March 15, National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches at houses of eight accused in a case related to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Gurucharan Nayak in Jharkhand in 2022 that had lef
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On March 15, National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches at houses of eight accused in a case related to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Gurucharan Nayak in Jharkhand in 2022 that had left two Policemen dead, reports The Hindu. "All the eight suspects whose premises were searched on March 14 are active members of the Maoist support network. They assisted Action Team Members of CPI (Maoist) and provided logistic support to the armed cadres of CPI (Maoist) in mounting the attack on the former MLA," an NIA spokesperson said. During the searches, the official said several posters of CPI-Maoist, documents related to illegal Kolhan State, digital devices and various other incriminating documents have been recovered and seized.
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March - 16 
Cache of arms and ammunitions were recovered during a search operation launched by Karbi Anglong Police at Langhin Tiniali area in Karbi Anglong District of Assam on March 16, reports India Today NE. An AK-47 rifle, a 9mm pistol, a 0.32mm pistol, a carbine, two magazines, nine AK series magazines, 8
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Cache of arms and ammunitions were recovered during a search operation launched by Karbi Anglong Police at Langhin Tiniali area in Karbi Anglong District of Assam on March 16, reports India Today NE. An AK-47 rifle, a 9mm pistol, a 0.32mm pistol, a carbine, two magazines, nine AK series magazines, 88 live rounds, and seven 9mm bullets were seized in the operation.
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March - 17 
Assam Rifles in a joint operation with Police arrested a cadre of Kuki Chin National Army (KCNA), a Bangladesh-based rebel outfit, identified as Faliansang Bawm from Bungtlang village in Lawngtlai District of Mizoram on March 17, reports The Print.
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Assam Rifles in a joint operation with Police arrested a cadre of Kuki Chin National Army (KCNA), a Bangladesh-based rebel outfit, identified as Faliansang Bawm from Bungtlang village in Lawngtlai District of Mizoram on March 17, reports The Print.
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March - 17 
Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Police, arrested two persons along with arms and ammunition from Chite Veng area in Aizawl District of Mizoram on March 17, reports East Mojo. Two .22 pistols, four live rounds of .22 ammunition, two .22 pistol magazines were recovered from the arrested person
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Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Police, arrested two persons along with arms and ammunition from Chite Veng area in Aizawl District of Mizoram on March 17, reports East Mojo. Two .22 pistols, four live rounds of .22 ammunition, two .22 pistol magazines were recovered from the arrested persons.
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March - 18 
On March 18, State Investigation Agency (SIA) carried out raids at eight locations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to investigate the tributaries and distributaries of slush funds flowing through secessionist Maulavi Sarjan Barkati, infamous for mobilising people onto the streets during the violent agita
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On March 18, State Investigation Agency (SIA) carried out raids at eight locations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to investigate the tributaries and distributaries of slush funds flowing through secessionist Maulavi Sarjan Barkati, infamous for mobilising people onto the streets during the violent agitation following the killing of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Burhan Wani in 2016 with his incendiary oratory, reports Daily excelsior. He is alleged to openly invite and incite youth to take to violence and pull down the Indian state in J&K. According to the officials, it is alleged that more than INR 15 million were generated through crowd-funding and from suspected terror sources, and utilised for personal benefits, profiteering and in furtherance of secessionist-terrorist campaigns. Barkati and others are alleged to have made a huge amount of money by making emotional appeals to the public to support them for their day-to-day needs. Electronic gadgets, incriminating material and other corroborative evidence have been recovered during the raids.
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March - 18 
Security Forces arrested one cadre of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), identified as Subash Chetry, from Bisa Gaon village in Tinsukia District of Assam on March 18, reports India Today NE. One 7.62 mm pistol with four live rounds were recovered from the arrested individual.
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Security Forces arrested one cadre of the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), identified as Subash Chetry, from Bisa Gaon village in Tinsukia District of Assam on March 18, reports India Today NE. One 7.62 mm pistol with four live rounds were recovered from the arrested individual.
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March - 19 
The 44th Battalion of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) recovered a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump during a search operation carried out in the Kotuljhar Forests in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki District of Chhattisgarh on March 19, reports republicworld.com. The SFs recovered Impr
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The 44th Battalion of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) recovered a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump during a search operation carried out in the Kotuljhar Forests in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki District of Chhattisgarh on March 19, reports republicworld.com. The SFs recovered Improvised Explosive device (IED) components, country-made weapons, wireless sets, medicines, etc. from the Maoist dump.
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March - 20 
Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers and sympathisers were arrested during vehicle checking on the outskirts of the Ramachandrapuram village under Venkatapuram Mandal (administrative sub division) in Mulugu District of Telangana on March 20, and some explosive substances were
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Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couriers and sympathisers were arrested during vehicle checking on the outskirts of the Ramachandrapuram village under Venkatapuram Mandal (administrative sub division) in Mulugu District of Telangana on March 20, and some explosive substances were seized from them, reports NDTV. Superintendent of Police (SP), Gaush Alam, said on checking their vehicles, the Police found some explosive substances, metal parts of Improvised Explosive Device (IED), Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] revolutionary literature, and some medicines. On questioning, they told Police that some time ago, they, along with other accused, met CPI-Maoist leader Damodhar and some of the Dalam (armed squad) members for solving their land problems, and they got attracted to the revolutionary ideology of the rebels.
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March - 20 
On March 20, Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Kashmir Police conducted searches regarding a militancy case in the Kakapora area of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. Official sources report that searches are being conducted in the house of Ab Aziz Dar, the fathe
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On March 20, Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Kashmir Police conducted searches regarding a militancy case in the Kakapora area of Pulwama District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. Official sources report that searches are being conducted in the house of Ab Aziz Dar, the father of active Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ namely Reyaz Ahmad Dar, who has been active for eight years and is believed to be one of the oldest surviving militants.
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March - 21 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near the Korcholi-Todka Forest area under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on March 21, reports The Indian Express. An anti-Maoist operation was
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near the Korcholi-Todka Forest area under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on March 21, reports The Indian Express. An anti-Maoist operation was conducted near the Korcholi-Todka Forest area after information that the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), an armed wing of the CPI-Maoist, ‘commander’ Vella, and Gangaloor ‘Area Committee Member (ACM)’ Dinesh, were present in the area. A team comprising officials from the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched the operation. "During the search operation after the encounter, the dead body of a female Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] cadre in uniform, along with a 12-bore rifle, was recovered from the spot. All security personnel are safe, and further search operations are being carried out in the nearby area," a Police official said.
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March - 21 
Acting on a tip-off, a team of the District Volunteer Force (DVF) and the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of the Koraput Police recovered a huge dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Ankadeli under the Machhkund Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on March 21, reports
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Acting on a tip-off, a team of the District Volunteer Force (DVF) and the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of the Koraput Police recovered a huge dump of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Ankadeli under the Machhkund Police Station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on March 21, reports ommcomnews.com. The team recovered five bundles of codex wire (weighing 50 kilograms), four bundles of detonators (100 each), 15 new walkie-talkies, a steel container, as well as several electronic gadgets. This dump was buried by Maoist leaders Uday, a ‘central committee (CC) member,’, Aruna, a ‘special zonal committee (SZC) member,’ and Suresh, a ‘SZC member,’ to target Security Forces (SFs) in the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) area with the help of local ‘militia’ (the people's army of the Maoists).
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March - 21 
Imphal West District Police Commando in an operation arrested a militant of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Saikhom Shanta Meetei (39) from Khoyathong Traffic Point area in Imphal West District of Manipur on March 21, reports The Northeast Affairs. A mobile handset and a s
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Imphal West District Police Commando in an operation arrested a militant of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Saikhom Shanta Meetei (39) from Khoyathong Traffic Point area in Imphal West District of Manipur on March 21, reports The Northeast Affairs. A mobile handset and a sum of INR 2,110 were recovered from the arrested militant.
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March - 22 
An encounter broke out between Police and Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] near Bacheli Police Station in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 22 night when the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) tried to set fire to a JCB machine and a truck used for doubling the r
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An encounter broke out between Police and Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] near Bacheli Police Station in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on March 22 night when the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) tried to set fire to a JCB machine and a truck used for doubling the railway track, reports The Statesman. Search operation in the area is underway, the Police said, adding, a JCB machine used in railway track doubling work and a truck used to transport iron ore were partially damaged in the incident.
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March - 23 
Assam Rifles Keithelmanbi Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as from Wahengbam Paikhomba (33) alias Nanao alias Akajao who was involved in various extortion activity from his residence at Kumbi Thingel village in Bishnupur
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Assam Rifles Keithelmanbi Battalion in a joint operation with Police arrested a militant of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as from Wahengbam Paikhomba (33) alias Nanao alias Akajao who was involved in various extortion activity from his residence at Kumbi Thingel village in Bishnupur District of Manipur on March 23, reports The Sangai Express.
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March - 23 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were suspected to be injured and five others were arrested following an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forest area near Kottalendra village under Errabore Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were suspected to be injured and five others were arrested following an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in the forest area near Kottalendra village under Errabore Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 23, reports The Week. Acting on a specific input about the presence of Maoists in Kottalendra in a bid to carry out a major attack on National Highway-30 (connecting Sukma town to Konta), a joint team of personnel from Konta and Errabore Police Stations and the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was dispatched in the area, Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Sharma said. When the patrolling team was cordoning off the forest area near Kottalendra, an exchange of fire broke out between the two sides, and seeing the SF personnel zeroing in on them, the Maoists escaped from the spot. "Five Naxalites were apprehended from the spot while trying to flee," Sharma said, adding that four-five Maoists sustained injuries in the encounter but their colleagues managed to drag them inside the forest.
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March - 23 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 23, carried out raids in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat as part of its probe into the ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ terror module that was busted in Bihar in 2022, reports The Indian Express. The houses of eight terror suspects located in Nagpur in Mahara
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 23, carried out raids in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat as part of its probe into the ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ terror module that was busted in Bihar in 2022, reports The Indian Express. The houses of eight terror suspects located in Nagpur in Maharashtra, Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, and Valsad, Surat and Botad Districts in Gujarat were searched and “incriminating” material, including digital devices (mobile phones and memory cards) and documents, seized, the NIA stated. The case was registered in Bihar in July 2022, against members of the ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ module, being operated and controlled from Pakistan. Marghoob Ahmad Danish alias Tahir, the admin of a WhatsApp group named ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ launched by a Pakistani national, was arrested in the case. Marghoob created the ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ groups on different social media platforms, including on WhatsApp, Telegram and BiP Messenger. The module aimed to radicalize impressionable and young Indians for the conquest of India - ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’. The members of this group were being radicalized to convert them into ‘sleeper cells’ for terrorist activities.
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March - 23 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 23, conducted raids in Maharashtra's Nagpur at the house of Abdul Muqtadir for his suspected links with Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, reports India Today. The officials also searched the house of Abdul's neighbours. NIA stated that Abdul Muqtadir spoke
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 23, conducted raids in Maharashtra's Nagpur at the house of Abdul Muqtadir for his suspected links with Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, reports India Today. The officials also searched the house of Abdul's neighbours. NIA stated that Abdul Muqtadir spoke to a maulana in Pakistan in 2017, after which he went to Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli and made a call to Pakistan from there. After that, he was on the NIA's radar. Sources also stated that Abdul had also spoken to members of Zakir Naik's organisation Islamic Research Foundation (IRF). Zakir Naik is accused of instigating Muslim youth and terrorists in India and abroad to commit terrorist acts.
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March - 23 
The special team of the Special Task Force (STF) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ratu Koda, during a raid in Chowkia village under the Laxmipur Police Station area in Jamui District of Bihar on March 23, reports livehindustan.com. In a second raid on Marc
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The special team of the Special Task Force (STF) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ratu Koda, during a raid in Chowkia village under the Laxmipur Police Station area in Jamui District of Bihar on March 23, reports livehindustan.com. In a second raid on March 23, Maoist cadre Doman Koda was arrested from Simra Tari under Kajra Police Station in Lakhisarai District. Half a dozen cases are registered against both the Maoists, and their involvement has also been found in many Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] activities. Cases have been registered against both of them under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and other serious sections. STF was looking for these two for a long time.
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March - 24 
An encounter broke out between a joint party of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel and cadres of the Amadai Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Palli Barsoor Road in the forest area of Chote Burgum in Narayanpur District of
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An encounter broke out between a joint party of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel and cadres of the Amadai Area Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Palli Barsoor Road in the forest area of Chote Burgum in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on March 24, reports etvbharat.com. Maoists fled the area taking advantage of forest cover. During a search operation in the area, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) which were later neutralised at the spot. However, there was no casualties to the SFs.
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March - 24 
On March 24 (today), an unidentified infiltrator was killed after an infiltration bid was foiled by Security Forces (SFs) in Jabdi area on Line of Control (LoC) of Tangdhar village in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. According to official sources, SFs spotted sus
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On March 24 (today), an unidentified infiltrator was killed after an infiltration bid was foiled by Security Forces (SFs) in Jabdi area on Line of Control (LoC) of Tangdhar village in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Greater Kashmir. According to official sources, SFs spotted suspicious movement in the Jabdi area of J&K, and during the searches, one infiltrator was killed during a firefight. A search is currently underway.
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March - 26 
Security officials recovered a huge cache of explosive materials used by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at a place in Malkangiri District of Odisha on March 26, reports mobilenews24x7.com. According to reports, the personnel of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Distri
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Security officials recovered a huge cache of explosive materials used by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at a place in Malkangiri District of Odisha on March 26, reports mobilenews24x7.com. According to reports, the personnel of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) were carrying out a combing operation in the forest when Maoists opened fire at them, leading to an encounter that lasted for several hours. While the rebels fled the spot, some of them are suspected to have been injured. Later the recovery was made after the Security Force (SF) personnel conducted a search operation in the forest and found a huge cache of explosive materials including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
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March - 27 
After interception of drone on March 27, a search operation conducted by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel resulted in recovery of a Chinese Quadcopter (DJI Matrice 300 RTK) from Kawanwali village in Fazilka District of Punjab, BSF Punjab Frontier writes on Twitter on March 29.
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After interception of drone on March 27, a search operation conducted by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel resulted in recovery of a Chinese Quadcopter (DJI Matrice 300 RTK) from Kawanwali village in Fazilka District of Punjab, BSF Punjab Frontier writes on Twitter on March 29.
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March - 27 
During the intervening night of March 27-28, Border Security Force (BSF) troops detected intrusion of a drone in Bachiwind village located in Ajnala tehsil (revenue unit) of Amritsar District in Punjab and over the search operation, 3.22 kilograms heroin (narcotics) was recovered, BSF Punjab Frontie
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During the intervening night of March 27-28, Border Security Force (BSF) troops detected intrusion of a drone in Bachiwind village located in Ajnala tehsil (revenue unit) of Amritsar District in Punjab and over the search operation, 3.22 kilograms heroin (narcotics) was recovered, BSF Punjab Frontier writes on Twitter.
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March - 27 
Moreh Police commandos, in a search operation arrested two cadres of People’s Defence Force (PDF), a Myanmar-based underground outfit, from Jangnoi village in Tengnoupal District of Manipur on March 27, reports India Today NE. The arrested cadres were identified as Neipaing (38) and Yeyint Aung (35)
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Moreh Police commandos, in a search operation arrested two cadres of People’s Defence Force (PDF), a Myanmar-based underground outfit, from Jangnoi village in Tengnoupal District of Manipur on March 27, reports India Today NE. The arrested cadres were identified as Neipaing (38) and Yeyint Aung (35). Two live rounds of AK-47 ammunition, two live rounds of 9mm ammunition, two live rounds of AK-47 ammunition, two mobile phones, two small handbags, 10,100 Myanmar Kyat (Myanmar currency), and a Kenbo bike were recovered from the arrested militants.
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March - 31 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Korsa Manglu (20) and Deva Muchaki (21), who allegedly planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that caused the death of a Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) assistant platoon commander on March 27, were arrested by a joint team
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Korsa Manglu (20) and Deva Muchaki (21), who allegedly planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that caused the death of a Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) assistant platoon commander on March 27, were arrested by a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force near Tekri area on Hurrepal-Patelpara Road under Mirtur Police Station limits in Bijapur District on March 31, reports devdiscourse.com. ''The security team was on an anti-Naxal operation at the time. Manglu and Muchaki are members of the outlawed outfit's IED team. A tiffin bomb, detonators, detonating cord, electric wire, battery and switch were seized from them,'' a Police official said.
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April - 1 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sameer Mohonda alias Sadhu Linga (31), a member of the Chatgaon Local Organizational Squad (LOS) of the CPI-Maoist, carrying a reward of INR 200,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with C-60 commandos in the Kiarkoti-Abujhma
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sameer Mohonda alias Sadhu Linga (31), a member of the Chatgaon Local Organizational Squad (LOS) of the CPI-Maoist, carrying a reward of INR 200,000 on his head, was killed in an encounter with C-60 commandos in the Kiarkoti-Abujhmad Forest area in Bhamragarh Taluka (revenue division) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 1, reports The Times of India. A press release by the office of Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP) stated that in the lead-up to an ongoing planned agitation in the Todgatta region, Naxalites [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] had threatened the local population to join. They had strategically distributed pamphlets to instigate local villagers to support their cause and to oppose the road work and other developmental work on the false pretext of starting of Damkodwahi mining operation. As per the input, a large congregation of Naxalites was present near Todgatta to intimidate villagers, and they were planning a largescale ambush and attack on operating Police parties, the release said. Acting on the input, Gadchiroli Police's C60 anti-Naxal squad launched an operation in the Abujhmad Forest bordering Chhattisgarh. During the operation, they came under indiscriminate fire from a group of 60 to 70 Naxalites hiding in the Hiker Forest who used Barrel Grenade Launcher (BGL) and other weapons. The C-60 commandos retaliated and engaged Naxalites for approximately an hour. Eventually, the Naxalites managed to flee into the dense forest. A huge cache of weapons, including one .303 rifle, bharmar gun, country-made pistol, three magazines, 31 bullets, cash Rs 38,000, medicines, one branded tablet, Maoist literature and other materials were recovered from the hillock where the encounter happened for almost an hour.
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April - 1 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Police patrol with bombs near Sawar Forest, resulting in an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists, in Todka area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 1, reports en.lalluram.com. Superintendent of P
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Police patrol with bombs near Sawar Forest, resulting in an exchange of fire between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists, in Todka area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 1, reports en.lalluram.com. Superintendent of Police (SP), Anjaneya Vaishnav said a team of central forces, District Reserve Police, and Chhattisgarh Arms Force (CAF) rushed to Todka as the incident took place. While there was firing from both sides, however, no casualties are reported from both sides.
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April - 1 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested at Maraiguda-Linganpalli Road mobile check post in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 1, reports The Print. Madvi Hinge and Madvi Masa were arrested by a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force’s 20
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested at Maraiguda-Linganpalli Road mobile check post in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 1, reports The Print. Madvi Hinge and Madvi Masa were arrested by a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force’s 208th Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion and District Force during an anti-Naxal operation, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Sharma said, adding, the two militia members had set fire to vehicles engaged in construction works in the district last year.
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April - 2 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sumand alias Suman Anchala, Sanjay Usendi and Parasram Thangul, were arrested by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) during a search operation in Koylibeda Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on April 2, repor
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sumand alias Suman Anchala, Sanjay Usendi and Parasram Thangul, were arrested by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) during a search operation in Koylibeda Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on April 2, reports The Print. Superintendent of Police (SP) Shalabh Sinha said, the trio were involved in arson, planting explosives to target security forces and other violent incidents in the area.
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April - 3 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) along with Jharkhand Police killed five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two Bihar-Jharkhand special area committee (BJSAC) members carrying a reward of INR 2.5 million each, and destroyed a Maoist camp in an intelligence-b
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) along with Jharkhand Police killed five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two Bihar-Jharkhand special area committee (BJSAC) members carrying a reward of INR 2.5 million each, and destroyed a Maoist camp in an intelligence-based operation in Grahe Forest area under the Lawalong Police Station limits in Chatra District of Jharkhand on April 3, reports The Times of India. During the search operation following the encounter dead bodies of five Maoists along with automatic weapons were recovered. Modern weapons, ammunition and other essential items were also recovered from the camp of Maoists busted in the operation. The five Maoists killed have been identified as Gautam Paswan, BJSAC member carrying a reward of INR 2.5 million; Ajit Oraon alias Charlis, BJSAC member with an INR 2.5 million reward; Amar Ganjhu, ‘sub-zonal commander’ with a reward of INR 500,000; Ajay Yadav alias Nandu, ‘sub-zonal commander’ with a reward of INR 500,000; and Sanjeet Bhuiyan, ‘sub-zonal commander’. CRPF sources said two AK-47 rifles, one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle, two other rifles, hundreds of ammunitions and other items of daily use were among the recoveries.
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April - 6 
A Joint team of District Reserve Guards (DRG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) involved in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation destroyed a Naxalite memorial in Dhanora area under Malsakatta Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on April 6, reports jandhara24
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A Joint team of District Reserve Guards (DRG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) involved in anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation destroyed a Naxalite memorial in Dhanora area under Malsakatta Police Station limits in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on April 6, reports jandhara24.com. According to the information received, a wooden monument was built by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Malsakatta village on April 6 morning, which has been demolished by the Security Forces (SFs). Along with this, during the search patrol in the area near Bhatbeda village, the SFs recovered Naxal materials like electric wires, firecrackers, etc. kept with the intention of harming the SFs and the general public.
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April - 6 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 6, conducted raids at the Chennai residential and business premises of eight suspects in the case aimed at the revival of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), and arrested one person identified as Ayyappan Nandhu, who was managing the drug trade o
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 6, conducted raids at the Chennai residential and business premises of eight suspects in the case aimed at the revival of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), and arrested one person identified as Ayyappan Nandhu, who was managing the drug trade on behalf of Muhammed Asmin, a Sri Lankan refugee and a drug trafficker who had conspired with other accused to revive LTTE through drugs and arms trade, reports NDTV. During the searches, the NIA seized a huge cache of cash, gold bars, digital devices (mobile phones, memory cards), drugs and documents, along with other incriminating material. The seizure included INR 68, 000,00 billion and INR 1,000 Singapore Dollars, nine Gold Biscuits (total 300 gram) as well as INR 12,00,000 billion. The NIA stated, "Investigations into the case have shown that the proceeds of drugs and arms trade in Sri Lanka were received in India through Hawala agents, including one Shahid Ali of Chennai."
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April - 7 
A combined team of Manipur Police in an operation arrested two Over Ground Workers (OWG) of Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF), identified as Jorah Jajo (42) and Leisa Jajo (22) from Yaingangpokpi Awang village in Imphal East District of Manipur on April 7, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested OG
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A combined team of Manipur Police in an operation arrested two Over Ground Workers (OWG) of Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF), identified as Jorah Jajo (42) and Leisa Jajo (22) from Yaingangpokpi Awang village in Imphal East District of Manipur on April 7, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested OGW disclosed that they were working under the command of Ruichumhao Jajo (49), the ‘finance secretary’ of MNPF who is their husband/father.
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April - 7 
Bihar Police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Special Task Force (STF) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, wanted in over 20 cases in Bihar and Jharkhand, from the Chakarbandha area in Gaya District of Bihar on April 7, reports H
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Bihar Police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Special Task Force (STF) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, wanted in over 20 cases in Bihar and Jharkhand, from the Chakarbandha area in Gaya District of Bihar on April 7, reports Hindustan Times. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ashish Bharti said that Maoists identified as Ramji Singh Bhokta (35), and Mukesh Singh Bhokta (28), both residents of Kachanar village of Gaya District, were involved in the killing of a CRPF inspector and four members of a family.
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April - 9 
On April 9, a Pakistani intruder, identified as Mohammad Sharief Kohli, was shot dead and two others, identified as Mohammad Shakeel and Tariq Kohli were apprehended as Indian army foiled an infiltration bid along Line of Control (LoC) in Shahpur sector of Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K),
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On April 9, a Pakistani intruder, identified as Mohammad Sharief Kohli, was shot dead and two others, identified as Mohammad Shakeel and Tariq Kohli were apprehended as Indian army foiled an infiltration bid along Line of Control (LoC) in Shahpur sector of Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. Three bags with 14 packets of narcotics weighing about 17 kilograms, Pakistani currency, and some documents have been recovered in the operation, the sources said. The official statement reported that two intruders who were apprehended claimed to be residents of Maidan Mohalla in Chanjal village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK).
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April - 9 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 14 locations in Lohardaga and Latehar Districts in Jharkhand and arrested one suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sajan Kumar, in connection with the attack on Security Forces (SFs) in February 2022
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 14 locations in Lohardaga and Latehar Districts in Jharkhand and arrested one suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sajan Kumar, in connection with the attack on Security Forces (SFs) in February 2022 from Opa village in Lohardaga District of Jharkhand under Kudu Police Station, reports ANI News on April 10. During the searches in Lohardaga District, the Agency personnel also seized a country-made pistol along with six live rounds, one magazine, electronic gadgets and documents related to financial transactions and property.
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April - 10 
On April 10, Security Forces (SFs) have neutralised a terror module and arrested two terrorist associates of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Farooq Ahmad Parra and Saima Bashir, from Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. One pistol, two pistol magazines, fi
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On April 10, Security Forces (SFs) have neutralised a terror module and arrested two terrorist associates of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Farooq Ahmad Parra and Saima Bashir, from Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. One pistol, two pistol magazines, five pistol rounds, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around two kilograms and one remote control device were recovered from their possession. “During their further questioning, the terrorists revealed they were working as terrorist associates with an active LeT terrorist, Abid Qayoom Lone from Wussan village in Pattan Block of Baramulla District in J&K”, officials stated.
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April - 11 
Assam Rifles Loktak Battalion in a joint operation with the Police, arrested two militants of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) from Kumbi village in Bishnupur District of Manipur on April 11, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar.
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Assam Rifles Loktak Battalion in a joint operation with the Police, arrested two militants of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) from Kumbi village in Bishnupur District of Manipur on April 11, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar.
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April - 12 
Assam Rifles 4th Battalion in a joint operation with the Police arrested one militant of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Samurailatpam Sanjit Sharma alias Thoi (30), from Heingang Makha village in Imphal East District of Manipur on April 12, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested
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Assam Rifles 4th Battalion in a joint operation with the Police arrested one militant of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Samurailatpam Sanjit Sharma alias Thoi (30), from Heingang Makha village in Imphal East District of Manipur on April 12, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested militant had started working for the outfit in 2016 under the command of one cadre, Nao. He also recruited new members for PLA from Jiribam and Cachar. One mobile handset was seized from his possession.
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April - 14 
Assam Rifles in an operation arrested two militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) identified as self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Imkongtiba and self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Phamching along with two weapons and live ammunition from general area New Camp in Mokokchung
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Assam Rifles in an operation arrested two militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) identified as self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Imkongtiba and self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Phamching along with two weapons and live ammunition from general area New Camp in Mokokchung District of Nagaland on April 14, reports Morung Express.
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April - 16 
Assam Rifle’s Churachandpur Battalion, in a joint operation with the Police, arrested an unidentified militant of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) from Leisan Tampak area in Churachandpur District of Manipur on April 16, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar on April 18.
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Assam Rifle’s Churachandpur Battalion, in a joint operation with the Police, arrested an unidentified militant of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) from Leisan Tampak area in Churachandpur District of Manipur on April 16, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar on April 18.
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April - 16 
Assam Rifles arrested two over ground workers (OGWs) of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) during an operation from Khanu village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 16, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar on April 17.
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Assam Rifles arrested two over ground workers (OGWs) of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) during an operation from Khanu village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 16, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar on April 17.
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April - 16 
Churachandpur District Police recovered a cache of arms and explosives, including one Ladies carbine with a magazine–01, four Single barrel (SBBL), two AK 56 Rifle with the magazine, three camouflage bags, two Chinese hand grenade, one Lathod live rounds, three Pistol, 76 AK 56 ammunition, 22 single
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Churachandpur District Police recovered a cache of arms and explosives, including one Ladies carbine with a magazine–01, four Single barrel (SBBL), two AK 56 Rifle with the magazine, three camouflage bags, two Chinese hand grenade, one Lathod live rounds, three Pistol, 76 AK 56 ammunition, 22 single barrel ammo and three empty cases and four 9 mm rounds in a search operation against Kuki Independent Army (KIA) militants near Songphu village in Henglep subdivision of Churachandpur District in Manipur on April 16, reports Northeast Now. Police also rescued three of the five civilians whom KIA militants abducted. One of the three rescued villagers, identified as Lhunkhopao Haokip, who sustained a bullet injury on his left knee during the exchange of fire between the Police and the KIA, was evacuated to Churachandpur District Hospital. Earlier, SATP reported that the KIA militants raided the Chongkhojou Horep SoO (Suspension of Operation) camp and looted arms and ammunition in the Churachandpur District of Manipur.
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April - 17 
An encounter took place between the Police and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Bade Tungali under Jangla Police Station area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 17, reports amarujala.com. During the search operation after the encounter, an Improv
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An encounter took place between the Police and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Bade Tungali under Jangla Police Station area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 17, reports amarujala.com. During the search operation after the encounter, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the Maoists was recovered. While neutralising the IED, DRG trooper Shankar Paret sustained injuries when the IED exploded.
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April - 17 
Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Police, arrested five militants of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) from Judum Juda -II area in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 17, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar on April 19.
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Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Police, arrested five militants of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) from Judum Juda -II area in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 17, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar on April 19.
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April - 17 
The Chhipadohar Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ Thepa Singh alias Sanjay Singh Kherwar from Kheerkhand area of Bishnubandh village under Manika Police Station area in Latehar District of Jharkhand on April 17, and sent him to jail, reports bhaskar.com. K
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The Chhipadohar Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ Thepa Singh alias Sanjay Singh Kherwar from Kheerkhand area of Bishnubandh village under Manika Police Station area in Latehar District of Jharkhand on April 17, and sent him to jail, reports bhaskar.com. Kherwar, a resident of Manika in Latehar District, had joined the Maoist organization in the year 2016. According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Dilu Lohra, two cases of Maoist attacks were registered against Kherwar in Chipadohar Police Station, three in Garu Police Station, and one case in Balumath Police Station. Acting on information that Kherwar had come to his village, Chhipadohar Police laid siege and arrested him.
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April - 18 
A ‘zonal commander’ of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ajay Oraon (29), from Jharkhand was arrested from a migrant labour camp in Kaimbalam area under Pantheerankavu Police Station limits in Kozhikode
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A ‘zonal commander’ of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ajay Oraon (29), from Jharkhand was arrested from a migrant labour camp in Kaimbalam area under Pantheerankavu Police Station limits in Kozhikode District of Kerala on April 18, in a joint Kerala and Jharkhand Police operation, reports The Times of India. Oraon had been living at the migrant labour camp in Kaimbalam area in the guise of a construction worker for the last one month. According to Police, Oraon is wanted in connection with conspiracy related to the burning of several vehicles of a road contractor after trying to extort money from him in Jharkhand in March 2023. It is alleged that though Oraon was in Kerala when the attack took place, he was involved in its conspiracy.
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April - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Anjum Malkhan, was killed in an encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel in a forest near Kachlawari village under Naimed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 18, reports The Print. After the exchan
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Anjum Malkhan, was killed in an encounter with Security Force (SF) personnel in a forest near Kachlawari village under Naimed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 18, reports The Print. After the exchange of fire, the body of a male Maoist was recovered from the spot, besides, two Maoists, one of them in injured condition, were also arrested. Security personnel had launched the patrolling from Reddy camp acting on the inputs of presence of senior leaders of Bhairamgarh area committee of Maoists, Police said.
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April - 18 
Assam Rifle’s Longding Battalion, in a joint operation with the Police, arrested a militant of the Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA), identified as self-styled ‘captain’ Wangbet Wangjenalong, from Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 18, repo
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Assam Rifle’s Longding Battalion, in a joint operation with the Police, arrested a militant of the Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA), identified as self-styled ‘captain’ Wangbet Wangjenalong, from Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 18, reports The Arunachal Times. The arrested militant was involved in extortion and kidnapping activities in the recent past.
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April - 19 
Five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), suspected of having been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a kuccha road between Chota Kuira and Maradiri villages in Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, were seized by security personnel durin
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Five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), suspected of having been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a kuccha road between Chota Kuira and Maradiri villages in Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, were seized by security personnel during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in the Kolhan region on April 19, reports republicworld.com. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Ashutosh Shekhar, said four pressure IEDs weighing two kilograms each and a five-kilogram IED were unearthed during the operation. All the explosives were defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the SP added.
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April - 20 
A lower rung Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Vinod Hemla (33), was arrested from the jungles (forests) of Kamkanar and Chinnajojer under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, by a joint team of District Force, District Reserve Guard (D
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A lower rung Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Vinod Hemla (33), was arrested from the jungles (forests) of Kamkanar and Chinnajojer under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, by a joint team of District Force, District Reserve Guard (DRG) and 222nd battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), on April 20, reports Outlook. A tiffin bomb was recovered from him.
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April - 20 
A Policeman, identified as Sitaram Kudiyam (40), was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), suspected to have been planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, exploded while he was trying to neutralise it during an area domination operation near Bangapal village under
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A Policeman, identified as Sitaram Kudiyam (40), was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), suspected to have been planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, exploded while he was trying to neutralise it during an area domination operation near Bangapal village under Nelasnar Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 20, reports Outlook. During patrolling, the team had detected the IED, three kilometers ahead of Bangapal.
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April - 20 
On April 20, Police carried out a search operation following a reported threat to the Barapol Mini Hydropower Project in the Ayyankunnu Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Thalassery taluka (administrative unit) in Kannur District of Kerala, reports Manorama Online. Fiv
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On April 20, Police carried out a search operation following a reported threat to the Barapol Mini Hydropower Project in the Ayyankunnu Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Thalassery taluka (administrative unit) in Kannur District of Kerala, reports Manorama Online. Five days earlier, on April 15 (on the day of Vishu), a five-member Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) group, consisting of suspects identified as CP Moideen, Jisha and Santosh from Tamil Nadu, and two others (identity yet to be ascertained), came to a house in the Vietnam colony of Aralam in Kannur and threatened against the Barapol Project. The Maoist group indicated that they would demolish the project, leading the Police to propose tighter security measures, including installing surveillance cameras and posting security personnel to prevent unauthorised visitors.
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April - 21 
At least four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were claimed to be injured in the encounter that took place between District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel and the CPI-Maoist near Kanhaiguda area under Konta Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, repor
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At least four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were claimed to be injured in the encounter that took place between District Reserve Guards (DRG) personnel and the CPI-Maoist near Kanhaiguda area under Konta Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip-off regarding the presence of Maoist ‘commander’ Kosi and Mangdu at Belpochcha, Nulkatong Gompad, under Konta Police Station area of Sukma, the DRG team had went for a search operation in the area, and the Maoists opened indiscriminate fire on the DRG personnel when the latter reached Kanhaiguda. In the exchange of fire, four-five Maoists were reportedly injured, said Sukma Police.
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April - 21 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camps were busted in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, reports Outlook. A Police official said the Special Task Force (STF) was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in the jungles of Tekmeta, Marwara, Sagmeta, Bade Ka
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camps were busted in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, reports Outlook. A Police official said the Special Task Force (STF) was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation in the jungles of Tekmeta, Marwara, Sagmeta, Bade Kakler, Chhote Kakler and Pillur under Farsegarh Police Station limits following specific inputs about the presence of 25 Maoists along with senior functionaries of the 'National Park Area Committee' of the CPI-Maoist outfit. "An improvised explosive device was found in the Pillur jungle and was defused. We have recovered explosives, detonators, Naxalite uniforms, literature, medicines, chargers, tools and materials of daily use from five camps that were busted," the Police official said.
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April - 22 
Assam Rifles in a joint operation with the police arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) from Rusa village in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 22, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar. A pistol and 17
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Assam Rifles in a joint operation with the police arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) from Rusa village in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 22, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar. A pistol and 17 live rounds were recovered from the arrested OGW.
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April - 23 
On April 23, Border Security Force (BSF) recovered two kilograms heroin (narcotics) from a wheat field during a search operation at Dhanoe Kalan village at the India-Pakistan border (IB) in Amritsar District of Punjab, reports Hindustan Times.
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On April 23, Border Security Force (BSF) recovered two kilograms heroin (narcotics) from a wheat field during a search operation at Dhanoe Kalan village at the India-Pakistan border (IB) in Amritsar District of Punjab, reports Hindustan Times.
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April - 25 
Assam Rifles 16th Battalion in a joint operation with the Police arrested a militant of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) identified as Usham Rameshwor (34) from Chingmeirong Maning village in Imphal West District of Manipur on April 25, reports The Sangai Express. He was in
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Assam Rifles 16th Battalion in a joint operation with the Police arrested a militant of the Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) identified as Usham Rameshwor (34) from Chingmeirong Maning village in Imphal West District of Manipur on April 25, reports The Sangai Express. He was involved in extortion activities.
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April - 25 
Assam Rifles 4th Battalion in a joint operation with the Police arrested a militant of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) identified as Laishram Kiran Meitei alias Sunil alias Nongthon (43) from Patsoi Part I village in Imphal West District of Manipur on April 25, reports The Sangai Express. One mob
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Assam Rifles 4th Battalion in a joint operation with the Police arrested a militant of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) identified as Laishram Kiran Meitei alias Sunil alias Nongthon (43) from Patsoi Part I village in Imphal West District of Manipur on April 25, reports The Sangai Express. One mobile handset, one Aadhaar card, one air gun pistol and four live rounds of ammunition marked as 7.65 B were recovered from the arrested militant.
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April - 25 
In a joint raid operation, Security Forces (SFs) arrested four cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who were threatening through mobile and other means in Gumla and Simdega areas of Jharkhand, from under Mufass
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In a joint raid operation, Security Forces (SFs) arrested four cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who were threatening through mobile and other means in Gumla and Simdega areas of Jharkhand, from under Mufassil Police Station limits in Simdega District of Jharkhand on April 25, reports ibc24.in. Simdega, Superintendent of Police (SP) Saurabh giving detailed information about the arrest said that the arrested cadres include Vishnu Manjhi, resident of Kutam Jaria of Torpa Police Station area, Ayush Tete, resident of Pindatangar of Simdega Police Station area, Anil Bada, resident of Farsabeda and Darshan Agarwal, resident of Jhulan Singh Chowk. SFs recovered arms and cartridges, PLFI leaflets, smart phones, two wheelers and two different diaries from the possession of the arrested cadres, in which mobile numbers of the people of the area are recorded regarding the demand for extortion.
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April - 25 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on April 25, conducted raids at 16 locations in four states in a 2022 anti-lndia criminal conspiracy case of Bihar, involving persons associated with the Popular Front of India (PFI), reports NIA. The NIA stated, “As part of the operation, NIA teams swooped d
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on April 25, conducted raids at 16 locations in four states in a 2022 anti-lndia criminal conspiracy case of Bihar, involving persons associated with the Popular Front of India (PFI), reports NIA. The NIA stated, “As part of the operation, NIA teams swooped down on the premises of 16 suspected persons at multiple locations in Siwan, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Katihar, Araria, Purnea and East Champaran Districts of Bihar, South Goa District of Goa, Rampur & Bhadohi Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Ludhiana District of Punjab.” A hoard of digital devices, along with bank transactions details as well as incriminating documents related to PFI and Indian currency of the face value of INR 1,00,000 billion were recovered during the search operation.
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April - 26 
Police personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fires in Nabarangpur District of Odisha on April 26, reports Times Now News. Sharing details about the encounter, Nabarangpur Superintendent of Police (SP) S Sushree said, “Two SOG [Special Operation Group] tea
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Police personnel and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fires in Nabarangpur District of Odisha on April 26, reports Times Now News. Sharing details about the encounter, Nabarangpur Superintendent of Police (SP) S Sushree said, “Two SOG [Special Operation Group] teams of Odisha police launched an anti-Maoist operation on Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. A gunfight broke out between the police personnel and 20-25 armed ultras during the operation which lasted for around half-an-hour.” No one was injured in the encounter, however, a huge cache of Maoist articles including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were seized during the operation,” Sushree informed, adding that, “The Maoists were exploiting the women. It was evident after huge number of contraceptive items were seized from their camp during the search operation.”
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April - 27 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Podiyami Manoj alias Masa (35), carrying a bounty of INR 200,000 on his head, was arrested by a joint team of state and central security forces from the forests of Kasalpad village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 27, repo
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Podiyami Manoj alias Masa (35), carrying a bounty of INR 200,000 on his head, was arrested by a joint team of state and central security forces from the forests of Kasalpad village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 27, reports The Pioneer. Podiyami was a member of Battalion No. 1’s Company No. 1 Platoon Section B of the Maoist outfit and was involved in several Maoist incidents in the last 15 years. The team seized a tiffin bomb, 10 detonators, electric wires, and cordex wires from his possession.
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April - 30 
A joint team of Police personnel and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops destroyed a Naxal [Left Wing Extremist] camp that was being operated in a remote forest area near Ambia village under the Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 30, following a br
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A joint team of Police personnel and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops destroyed a Naxal [Left Wing Extremist] camp that was being operated in a remote forest area near Ambia village under the Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 30, following a brief exchange of fire, reports The Avenue Mail. During the operation, a large cache of explosives like detonators were recovered from the camp, along with other incriminating material. It is learnt that top leaders of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Misir Besra, Anmol, Mochu, Chaman, Kande, Ajay Mahto, Sagen Angaria, Ashwin, along with their squad members are roaming in Kolhan area for subversive activity.
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April - 30 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women, identified as Ranu Usendi (30), Lachhanti Poyam (30) and Asmati Kuhrami (25), who were allegedly involved in offences like triggering Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts, were arrested during an operation con
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two women, identified as Ranu Usendi (30), Lachhanti Poyam (30) and Asmati Kuhrami (25), who were allegedly involved in offences like triggering Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts, were arrested during an operation conducted by a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), the District Police and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), in Tekanar village in Narayanpur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on April 30, reports The Print. The arrested Maoists were involved in planting an IED on January 30, 2023, in the forests of Tekanar. They had also triggered an IED blast in the forests of Hikapulla and damaged the road connecting Orchha to Dhanora on Wednesday (April 26), the Police said, adding that cases were registered against them in this connection at Dhanora Police Station.
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April - 30 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a Dalam (armed squad) ‘commander’, were killed in an encounter with the C-60 Force of the Police in Kedmara Forest near Mane Rajaram village under Bhamragad Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 30, r
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a Dalam (armed squad) ‘commander’, were killed in an encounter with the C-60 Force of the Police in Kedmara Forest near Mane Rajaram village under Bhamragad Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 30, reports NDTV. Following information that members of Permili and Aheri Dalams of Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists] were camping in a forest area between Mane Rajaram and Permili armed outpost, the Police launched an operation. After an exchange of fire, the bodies of three male Maoists were recovered from the spot along with weapons and other material. As per the primary probe, one of the slain Maoist was identified as Bitlu Madavi, a ‘commander’ of Permili Dalam, while two others were identified as Vasu of Permili Dalam and Srikant of Aheri Dalam. The killed Naxalites carried a combined reward of INR 3.8 million. Superintendent of Police (SP) Neelotpal said, "Madavi was a prime accused in the murder of student Sainath Narote on March 9 this year along with two incidents of arson of road construction equipment at Visamundi and Alenga that occurred in February and March."
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April - 30 
Assam Rifles Moreh Battalion in a joint operation with the Police arrested a militant of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-PRO) from Haolenphai Junction area of Moreh town in Tengnoupal District of Manipur on April 30, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar.
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Assam Rifles Moreh Battalion in a joint operation with the Police arrested a militant of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-PRO) from Haolenphai Junction area of Moreh town in Tengnoupal District of Manipur on April 30, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar.
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May - 1 
Assam Rifles Churachandpur Battalion in a joint operation with the Police, arrested a militant of the Kuki Independent Army (KIA) from Mata Lambulane area in Churachandpur District of Manipur on May 1, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar.
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Assam Rifles Churachandpur Battalion in a joint operation with the Police, arrested a militant of the Kuki Independent Army (KIA) from Mata Lambulane area in Churachandpur District of Manipur on May 1, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar.
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May - 1 
Assam Rifles in an operation arrested six cadres of the Niki Sumi-led faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-NS), including two ‘town commanders’, three ‘military wing cadres’ and one ‘civil wing cadre’ from Zunheboto town in Zunheboto District of Nagaland on May 1, tweet
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Assam Rifles in an operation arrested six cadres of the Niki Sumi-led faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-NS), including two ‘town commanders’, three ‘military wing cadres’ and one ‘civil wing cadre’ from Zunheboto town in Zunheboto District of Nagaland on May 1, tweets The Assam Rifles@official_dgar. Two .32 pistols, ten live rounds, contraband & extortion receipts were recovered from the arrested militants.
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May - 1 
Jharkhand Police arrested Sukhram Gudiya alias Rode, a ‘zonal commander’ of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), along with his AK 47 rifle, bullets and motorcycle after being chased for a long distance by the raiding
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Jharkhand Police arrested Sukhram Gudiya alias Rode, a ‘zonal commander’ of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), along with his AK 47 rifle, bullets and motorcycle after being chased for a long distance by the raiding party in East Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on May 1, reports prabhatkhabar.com. Sukhram was wanted in more than two dozen cases in Khunti, Chaibasa and Simdega Districts and carried a reward of INR 100,000 declared on him. PLFI ‘supremo’ Dinesh Gope's personal weapon German rifle HK 33, bullets, two 315 bore rifles and other material have been recovered from different places in a joint raid operation by Khunti, Chaibasa District Force and Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) on the pointers of Sukhram.
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May - 1 
On May 1, a militant hideout was neutralised by Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) in Burzalla forest area in Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and recovered a huge cache of arms and explosives, reports Daily excelsior. Two rifle grenades, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) thrower, one w
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On May 1, a militant hideout was neutralised by Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) in Burzalla forest area in Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and recovered a huge cache of arms and explosives, reports Daily excelsior. Two rifle grenades, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) thrower, one wireless set with antenna (without battery), two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), a detonator with wire, 17 cartridges of AK 47, seven cartridges of 9mm ammunition, and a jacket besides a pair of black leather shoes were recovered from the hideout.
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May - 2 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘deputy commander’, identified as Nandlal alias Amlu Netam (38), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Gariyaband District of Chhattisgarh on May 2, reports The Indian Express. During the subsequent search operations, Netam, dressed i
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘deputy commander’, identified as Nandlal alias Amlu Netam (38), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Gariyaband District of Chhattisgarh on May 2, reports The Indian Express. During the subsequent search operations, Netam, dressed in his uniform, was found dead with an outdated .303 rifle lying next to him. Netam joined the Maoists in 2009 and worked as an ‘area committee’ member. He was also a part of the ‘Local Organisational Squad (LOS)’ which looks after politics and organisation. “He had a bounty of Rs 5 lakh [INR 500,000] on him. We found explosives and Naxal material from the spot as well,” said Gariyaband Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Amit Kamble.
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May - 3 
A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered during a search operation launched by the Assam Police in the Sikari Danga area in the Udalguri District of Assam on May 3, reports India Today NE. Six AK series rifles, one pistol, magazines and many ammunitions were recovered.
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A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered during a search operation launched by the Assam Police in the Sikari Danga area in the Udalguri District of Assam on May 3, reports India Today NE. Six AK series rifles, one pistol, magazines and many ammunitions were recovered.
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May - 4 
On May 4, two terrorists, identified as Shakir Majid Najar and Hanan Ahmad Seh from Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), belonging to the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Wanigam Payeen Kreeri area of Baramulla Dist
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On May 4, two terrorists, identified as Shakir Majid Najar and Hanan Ahmad Seh from Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), belonging to the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Wanigam Payeen Kreeri area of Baramulla District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Hindustan Times. According to Police, acting on specific input about the presence of militants, search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon a search party, who retaliated. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition, including an AK 47 rifle and a pistol, were recovered from the site.
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May - 4 
Wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Rambabu Ram alias Rajan, ‘secretary’ of the Western Zonal Committee (North Bihar), and Rambabu Paswan alias Dheeraj, his aide and a ‘zonal commander’, has been arrested by Bihar Police and the Special Task Force (STF) based on
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Wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Rambabu Ram alias Rajan, ‘secretary’ of the Western Zonal Committee (North Bihar), and Rambabu Paswan alias Dheeraj, his aide and a ‘zonal commander’, has been arrested by Bihar Police and the Special Task Force (STF) based on the received intel in West Champaran District of Bihar on May 4, reports jantaserishta.com. According to the Police, two AK 47 rifles have also been recovered from them. The Bihar Government has announced a reward of INR 500,000 on Rambabu Ram. Six cases were registered against both of them in connection with the attack on Madhuban SBI bank and murder of the bank guard in Madhuban block under Madhuban Police Station in East Champaran District in 2005.
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May - 5 
On May 5, five soldiers of Indian Army’s Special Forces were killed and an officer was injured (name not stated) when militants triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast with remote control at Kesari Hills forests in Kandi area in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excel
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On May 5, five soldiers of Indian Army’s Special Forces were killed and an officer was injured (name not stated) when militants triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast with remote control at Kesari Hills forests in Kandi area in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The incident occurred during a combing operation by the Security Forces (SFs) against the April 20, 2023 Poonch attack perpetrators, who killed five soldiers in an ambush. “It was a very specific input about presence of the militants but unfortunately, they were trapped in the IED blast,” officials stated. Officials are investigating whether the militants intentionally revealed their locations by turning on their satellite phone and laid an IED to ambush the army personnel during the operation. The People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), an offshoot of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror group, claimed responsibility for the killings.
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May - 6 
On May 6, a terrorist, (identity not ascertained yet) was killed, and another injured in a gunfight between Security Forces (SFs) and terrorists in an ongoing operation in Kandi Forest in the Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. One AK56, four magazines of AK, 56 rou
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On May 6, a terrorist, (identity not ascertained yet) was killed, and another injured in a gunfight between Security Forces (SFs) and terrorists in an ongoing operation in Kandi Forest in the Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. One AK56, four magazines of AK, 56 rounds of AK, 1x9mm pistol with magazines, three grenades and one ammunition pouch have been recovered from the site.
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May - 7 
Police team arrested an ‘area commander’ of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajendra Yadav, who is wanted in two cases, during an operation in Hatma Forest in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on May 7,
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Police team arrested an ‘area commander’ of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rajendra Yadav, who is wanted in two cases, during an operation in Hatma Forest in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on May 7, reports The Times of India. A rifle, three cartridges and PLFI pamphlets have been seized from him.
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May - 7 
Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) on May 7 conducted searches in the residential premises of Abdul Gani Bhat, father of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Farooq Ahmad Bhat alias Nali, at Chek Desen, Yaripora in Kulgam District of J&K, reports Daily Excelsior. “The
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) on May 7 conducted searches in the residential premises of Abdul Gani Bhat, father of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Farooq Ahmad Bhat alias Nali, at Chek Desen, Yaripora in Kulgam District of J&K, reports Daily Excelsior. “The case pertains to the killing of five non-local labourers at Katrosa in Kulgam District in 2019. The SIU is investigating the case and has been conducting searches and investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the SIU statement reads.
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May - 9 
At least three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and one Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) sustained critical injuries in an encounter between Police personnel and the Maoists inside Taperenga-Ludengad Forest area under M. Rampur Police Station limits in Kalahandi D
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At least three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and one Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) sustained critical injuries in an encounter between Police personnel and the Maoists inside Taperenga-Ludengad Forest area under M. Rampur Police Station limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha on May 9 (today), reports odishatv.in. The combing operation was launched in the region in view of the week-long Maoist campaign as part of their strategy to regroup in the region. A search operation was conducted after the encounter and the bodies of three Maoists were recovered from the site, whose identities are yet to be established. One AK-47 assault rifle was also recovered, while combing operation has been stepped up in the area to ascertain if more Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] are present.
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May - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, was killed in an encounter with the Police in a forest near Sirseti village under Kerlapal Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 11, reports The Print. Acting on specific inputs ab
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, was killed in an encounter with the Police in a forest near Sirseti village under Kerlapal Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 11, reports The Print. Acting on specific inputs about the presence of a large number of Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] in hilly areas of Simel and Gogunda villages, teams of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and the Special Task Force (STF) launched the operation, Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Sharma said. When one of the patrolling teams of the DRG was returning, armed Maoists opened fire on security personnel, triggering the gun battle, Sharma said. After the guns fell silent, the body of a Maoist, along with arms, ammunition, and Maoist-related materials, were recovered from the spot, the official said.
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May - 12 
The Assam and West Bengal Police, arrested Nirmal Rai, ‘president’ of the recently formed militant outfit, Greater Behar Liberation Organisation (GCLO), in an operation from Cooch Behar District in West Bengal, reports India Today NE on May 13.
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The Assam and West Bengal Police, arrested Nirmal Rai, ‘president’ of the recently formed militant outfit, Greater Behar Liberation Organisation (GCLO), in an operation from Cooch Behar District in West Bengal, reports India Today NE on May 13.
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May - 15 
A gunfight broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants on May 15, while neutralising a terrorist hideout in Sangam village of Bijbehara tehsil (revenue unit) in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The militants escaped, but a cave-like hideout containing
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A gunfight broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants on May 15, while neutralising a terrorist hideout in Sangam village of Bijbehara tehsil (revenue unit) in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. The militants escaped, but a cave-like hideout containing blankets and supplies was recovered during the subsequent search.
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May - 16 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kawasi Joga, was arrested by the police during an anti-Naxalite operation from the jungles (forests) of Devarpalli village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 16, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Sharma
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kawasi Joga, was arrested by the police during an anti-Naxalite operation from the jungles (forests) of Devarpalli village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 16, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Sharma said Joga was the Jantana Sarkar (Peoples Government) ‘president’ of the Aralpalli Revolutionary People’s Council (RPC) of the Maoist group, and was involved in several violence incidents.
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May - 17 
On May 17, a patrolling team of the Indian Army in an operation along the foothills of Bungbal Khullen village in Imphal East District in Manipur recovered explosives and Remote Initiation Mechanism for Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs), reports India Today NE. Sources stated that the army recovere
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On May 17, a patrolling team of the Indian Army in an operation along the foothills of Bungbal Khullen village in Imphal East District in Manipur recovered explosives and Remote Initiation Mechanism for Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs), reports India Today NE. Sources stated that the army recovered three kilograms of TNT, 15 electric detonators, four circuits and a Remote Firing Device from the spot.
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May - 21 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Peeluram Anchala alias Salik Ram (35), Punau Ram Mandavi (22), and Ramesh Punem alias Budhru (25), were arrested by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 30th battalion during a search/a
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Peeluram Anchala alias Salik Ram (35), Punau Ram Mandavi (22), and Ramesh Punem alias Budhru (25), were arrested by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s 30th battalion during a search/area domination operation launched from the CRPF's Chilparas camp and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by them on a road under Koylibeda Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 21, reports Business Standard. "During the operation, the security forces spotted three persons in a forested patch under Koylibeda police station limits. They were arrested while they were trying to run away after seeing the police," Superintendent of Police (SP), Shalabh Kumar Sinha said, adding that a walkie-talkie set, a torch and INR 6,000 cash were recovered from their possession. Based on information given by them, an IED which they had planted on Chilparas Dudta Road was found with a wire attached, the SP added. Peeluram was the ‘deputy commander’ of section A of the Maoists' North Bastar division company number 5. Punem was a member of the Maoist company no. 5. They both carried cash rewards of INR 800,000 each on their heads, the SP said.
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May - 23 
On May 23, a joined team of Imphal West District Police along with 22 Assam Rifles in a routine operation seized a huge quantity of arms and ammunition at Kangchup Foothill under Lamsang Police Station in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports India Today NE. Three persons identified as Thangneima
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On May 23, a joined team of Imphal West District Police along with 22 Assam Rifles in a routine operation seized a huge quantity of arms and ammunition at Kangchup Foothill under Lamsang Police Station in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports India Today NE. Three persons identified as Thangneimang Khaute Vaiphei, Luntinsang Chongloi and Lunsiamlen Vaiphei were arrested. The team seized 12-bore ammunition, 12-bore ammunition, Single and Double barrels, folding Butt Double barrel and cash amounting to INR 37,650.
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May - 24 
Two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) under a road were recovered in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 24, reports NDTV. The two devices were found under the Awapalli-Basaguda Road when a team of the Central Reser
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Two powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) under a road were recovered in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 24, reports NDTV. The two devices were found under the Awapalli-Basaguda Road when a team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was out on a search operation. The IEDs, placed in plastic containers, were planted five feet beneath the road by digging an eight-feet high and eight-feet wide tunnel from the roadside. They were successfully neutralised by a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS). A major tragedy was averted as the bombs were detected in time, Police said.
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May - 25 
Police arrested two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Lalit Kherwar and Shivnarayan Singh, and recovered huge cache of arms along with cartridges from Khunti District of Jharkhand on May 25, re
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Police arrested two cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Lalit Kherwar and Shivnarayan Singh, and recovered huge cache of arms along with cartridges from Khunti District of Jharkhand on May 25, reports The Times of India. Taking action on a tip from an informant Police carried out the operation and recovered huge cache of arms along with cartridges, Khunti, Superintendent of Police (SP), Aman Kumar, said.
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May - 26 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper and a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Fagni, were injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists during a search operation in the forests of Urpanjhur village under Pratappur Police Station limits
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper and a woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Fagni, were injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists during a search operation in the forests of Urpanjhur village under Pratappur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 26, reports newsdrum.in. The personnel belonging to BSF's 178th battalion and Kanker Police had launched the operation from Mendra camp under Pratappur Police Station limits on May 26 night towards Markachua village, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar Range, Sundarraj P said. After the gunfight, the security personnel found a woman Maoist in an injured condition at the spot and one single-shot gun was also recovered from there. BSF constable Vikas Singh sustained minor injuries in the gunfight and he was provided preliminary treatment at the camp, the IG said. Fagni, a member of Rajnandgaon-Kanker Border (RKB) division of Maoists, and is the wife of Vinod, Madanwada Local Organisation Squad (LOS) ‘commander’ of Maoists, he said.
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May - 26 
Manlik Ram, a trooper belonging to the Border Security Force (BSF)’s 178th battalion, sustained minor injuries in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Urpanjhur village under Pratappur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 26, tak
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Manlik Ram, a trooper belonging to the Border Security Force (BSF)’s 178th battalion, sustained minor injuries in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Urpanjhur village under Pratappur Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on May 26, taking the injury toll to three, reports Hindustan Times on May 28. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported Vikas Singh, a BSF trooper, and a woman CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Fagni, were injured in an encounter between the Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists during a search operation in the forests of Urpanjhur village under Pratappur Police Station limits in Kanker District on May 26.
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May - 28 
Meghalaya Police on May 28 successfully foiled a suspected regrouping plot of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and arrested three suspected cadres, identified as Namchang Ch Momin alias Jingjang D Shira, Adot M Sangma and Silwit R Marak, from West Khasi Hills District in Meghalaya, reports I
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Meghalaya Police on May 28 successfully foiled a suspected regrouping plot of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and arrested three suspected cadres, identified as Namchang Ch Momin alias Jingjang D Shira, Adot M Sangma and Silwit R Marak, from West Khasi Hills District in Meghalaya, reports India Today NE. The operation was initiated following a WhatsApp message claiming the appointment of Jingjang D. Shira as the new GNLA ‘Chief Executive Director’, along with reports of training 500 GNLA cadres in Rengdim, West Khasi Hills. Incriminating materials such as camouflage uniforms and boots were discovered and seized by the Police during the operation.
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May - 29 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), in operations conducted with the support of Jharkhand Police, has seized a large number of explosives, arms and ammunition from the state in the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), t
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), in operations conducted with the support of Jharkhand Police, has seized a large number of explosives, arms and ammunition from the state in the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), terror funding case over the past two days, the agency said on May 31, reports latestly.com. The seizure was made from Khunti, Gumla and Simdega Districts of Jharkhand on May 29 and May 30 based on disclosures made by Dinesh Gope, self-styled ‘supremo’ of PLFI who was arrested by the NIA on May 21.
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June - 2 
On June 2, a terrorist (identity not ascertained yet), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) during a Cordon And Search Operation (CASO) in the forest area of Dassal Gujran in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports PTI.
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On June 2, a terrorist (identity not ascertained yet), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) during a Cordon And Search Operation (CASO) in the forest area of Dassal Gujran in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports PTI.
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June - 5 
The Security Forces (SFs) successfully foiled a major threat to public safety as they recovered and defused two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one weighing five kilograms and the other eight kilograms, planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the jungles (forest
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The Security Forces (SFs) successfully foiled a major threat to public safety as they recovered and defused two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one weighing five kilograms and the other eight kilograms, planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the jungles (forests) near Maradiri village under Goilkera Police Station limits in the West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on June 5, reports The Avenue Mail. Acting on intelligence inputs, the SFs launched a comprehensive operation in the region and during their search and combing operations, they unearthed the two IEDs, which were concealed in a remote area, intending to cause harm to innocent civilians and SFs to disrupt peace in the region. Specialized Bomb Disposal Squads (BDS) neutralized the IEDs in a controlled and safe manner.
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June - 7 
On June 7, Security Forces (SFs) conducted joint combing operations in sensitive areas of both hills and valley Districts of Manipur and recovered 29 automatic weapons including mortars, hand grenades and ammunition of small arms, reports The Sanghai Express.
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On June 7, Security Forces (SFs) conducted joint combing operations in sensitive areas of both hills and valley Districts of Manipur and recovered 29 automatic weapons including mortars, hand grenades and ammunition of small arms, reports The Sanghai Express.
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June - 10 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) neutralise three kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on the Awapalli-Basaguda Road in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on June 10, reports The Print.
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) neutralise three kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on the Awapalli-Basaguda Road in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on June 10, reports The Print.
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June - 11 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a gun battle with security personnel in the forest near Binagunda village under Chhotebethiya Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on June 11, reports The Hindu. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar ran
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a gun battle with security personnel in the forest near Binagunda village under Chhotebethiya Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on June 11, reports The Hindu. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P said, "The operation was launched on June 11 based on inputs about the presence of Naxalite leaders belonging to the Rajnandgaon-Kanker Border division (RKB) and 20 to 25 armed cadres. Personnel from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the 132nd Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) were involved in the operation." After the exchange of fire stopped, the body of an unidentified woman Maoist clad in 'uniform' was found along with a .303 rifle close by, the IGP stated.
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June - 20 
Five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target the Security Force (SF) personnel have been recovered during a combing operation in the forest near Tumbahaka village under Tonto Police Station limits in West
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Five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target the Security Force (SF) personnel have been recovered during a combing operation in the forest near Tumbahaka village under Tonto Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on June 20, reports prabhatkhabar.com. Later on, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused the IED on the spot.
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June - 21 
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) constable Ajay Mandavi sustained injuries after a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), went off, during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation near Pidia village under Gangaloor P
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A District Reserve Guard (DRG) constable Ajay Mandavi sustained injuries after a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), went off, during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation near Pidia village under Gangaloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on June 21, reports indiatvnews.com. The Security Forces (SFs) conducted a major operation in the district and busted a Naxalite camp and also recovered a cache of explosives.
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June - 21 
Jharkhand Police, personnels of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) have jointly demolished the ‘headquarter’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Sarjomburu village/hamlet under Tonto Block in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on June 21, reports p
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Jharkhand Police, personnels of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ) have jointly demolished the ‘headquarter’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Sarjomburu village/hamlet under Tonto Block in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on June 21, reports prabhatkhabar.com. During the search operation, the Police have found many things including a bunker prepared by the Maoists. According to Police officials, Sarjomburu has been the ‘headquarter’ of Maoists since the year 2017-18. Jharkhand Police has reached there for the first time. Due to this the Maoists were forced to retreat and fled from there.
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June - 27 
A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sodi Dula, was killed in an encounter with security personnel in a forest near Bodgubli village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on June 27, reports indiatvnews.com. A joint squad of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), the Cen
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A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sodi Dula, was killed in an encounter with security personnel in a forest near Bodgubli village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on June 27, reports indiatvnews.com. A joint squad of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and the District Force launched the operation in response to specific information regarding the presence of Maoists Vetti Bhima, Mangdu, Kosi, and Sodi Dula, as well as other cadres belonging to the Konta area committee of the CPI-Maoist, in the Errabor and Bheji Police Station areas. After the exchange of fire stopped, the body of a Maoist identified as Sodi Dula along with a muzzle loading gun, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), gelatine rod, cordex wire and electric detonators were recovered from the spot, a Police official said. "Dula was active as a key member of the Konta area committee of Maoists and 15 cases related to incidents were registered against him, " the official added.
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June - 29 
During a combing operation, following information about the presence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Asanar village in Bhatbeda area in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh, District Police demolished a Maoist camp and arrested two Maoist cadres, identified as Dasu Korram an
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During a combing operation, following information about the presence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Asanar village in Bhatbeda area in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh, District Police demolished a Maoist camp and arrested two Maoist cadres, identified as Dasu Korram and Vijay Korram, both residents of Asanar village, reports amarujala.com June 30. The arrested Maoists are said to be members of the ‘jan militia’ (people's army of the Maoists) of the Asanar 'Janatana Sarkar' (people's Government of the Maoists) under the Nelanar Area Committee of the CPI-Maoist and were involved in disruptive activities like blocking the main road by cutting it. A case has been registered against them under the 25th Arms Act, Section 3 (2) (e) of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 10, 13 (1), 38 (2), and 39 (2) of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
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June - 29 
On June 29, eight arms, two ammunitions and two bombs were recovered from Kakching District during a search operation by a joint team of State and Central Security Forces (SFs), reports Imphal Free Press.
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On June 29, eight arms, two ammunitions and two bombs were recovered from Kakching District during a search operation by a joint team of State and Central Security Forces (SFs), reports Imphal Free Press.
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June - 29 
The Punjab Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) seized 5.12-kilograms of heroin during a joint search operation near Karma border outpost (BOP) in Khlara village in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on June 29, report The Tribune. The contraband is valued around INR 250 million in the internationa
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The Punjab Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) seized 5.12-kilograms of heroin during a joint search operation near Karma border outpost (BOP) in Khlara village in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on June 29, report The Tribune. The contraband is valued around INR 250 million in the international market was thrown by a Pakistani drone.
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July - 5 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Dasru Ursa alias Manjhi was arrested during a search operation near Ranapara under Named Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 5 night, reports bhaskar.com. Police recovered cordex wire 9 meters, safety
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Dasru Ursa alias Manjhi was arrested during a search operation near Ranapara under Named Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on July 5 night, reports bhaskar.com. Police recovered cordex wire 9 meters, safety fuse 6 meters, nine explosive gelatins, two electronic detonators, one electric wire bundle, and one tiffin bomb from Manjhi, who is a member of the ‘militia’ (people’s army of the Maoists).
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July - 6 
On July 6, a statement from Manipur Police stated that a huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered in an operation carried out involving a joint team comprising of Imphal East District Police, Assam Rifles and Border Security Force (BSF), reports Northeast Now. During the operation, the forc
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On July 6, a statement from Manipur Police stated that a huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered in an operation carried out involving a joint team comprising of Imphal East District Police, Assam Rifles and Border Security Force (BSF), reports Northeast Now. During the operation, the forces recovered five firearms, an equal number of high explosive (HE) hand grenades and 71 rounds of ammunition from the Leitanpokpi foothills in the Imphal East District. The statement indicated that these weapons were reportedly abandoned by the Kuki militants. Additionally, a misfired 51 mm mortar shell was recovered in a paddy field in Phayeng in Imphal West District.
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July - 10 
During a combing operation conducted by the joint team of District Reserve Guards (DRG) Sukma, Special Task Force (STF), 201 Corps CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) and DRG Dantewada the joint team exchanged fire with the armed cadres of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) in the
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During a combing operation conducted by the joint team of District Reserve Guards (DRG) Sukma, Special Task Force (STF), 201 Corps CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) and DRG Dantewada the joint team exchanged fire with the armed cadres of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of Sukma-Dantewada Districts of Chhattisgarh on July 10, reports The Free Press Journal. Following intel input about the presence of armed Maoists of Kerlapal Area Committee and Platoon No. 24 & 26 of Darbha Division in the forest-hills of Gogunda, Simel, Toyapara, Gattapad, Tummapad, Chikpalli, Upampalli, Bagdeguda, Nagaram, Nendum, Garum and Khunduspara in the border areas of District Sukma and Dantewada, the raids were carried out in the hills of Gogunda, Simel and Toyapara, which are considered to be the safest areas for Maoists, Sukma Police said. During the combing operation, Police busted two Maoist camps having a holding capacity of 80-100 naxals and diffused four highly explosive Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at the spot, an official said. SF team also recovered a huge number of daily usable items from the camps.
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July - 12 
A deputy commandant of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion, Deepak Kumar Tiwari, was injured in an encounter with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Rela Paral Pahad under Goilkera Police Station limits i
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A deputy commandant of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion, Deepak Kumar Tiwari, was injured in an encounter with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Rela Paral Pahad under Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on July 12, reports The Print. When the personnel of the CoBRA battalion, Jharkhand Jaguar (JJ), and the District Armed Police (DAP) were on combing operations in areas affected by the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), the Maoists opened fire on the Security Forces (SFs), which was returned, Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashutosh Shekhar said. Blood stains were sighted at the spot during the search operation that followed, indicating that Maoists were also injured. But none of them were found, the SP said. Three powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from the encounter spot. The security personnel also recovered a five-kilogramme IED from Rela Paral on July 11.
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July - 13 
On July 13, during a combing operation, contingents of the Garhwa Police and 172 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) unearthed a small cache of some deadly devices along with daily use items of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from a Maoist dump at Burha Pahar near T
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On July 13, during a combing operation, contingents of the Garhwa Police and 172 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) unearthed a small cache of some deadly devices along with daily use items of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from a Maoist dump at Burha Pahar near Tumera village under the Bhandaria Police Station limits in Garhwa District of Jharkhand, reports lagatar24.com. The joint team recovered one 2.5 kilogramme Improvised Explosive Device (IED), 67 detonators, three Motorola wireless sets, two digital electric meters, 25 nails and two hammers, six bell switches and 14 bed switches, scissors, seven steel containers, etc. Garhwa Superintendent of Police (SP) Anjani Kumar Jha said, "We had a precise tip-off about this dump, and our security forces made a flawless unearthing of it."
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July - 27 
While Police and paramilitary forces are trying to flush out the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by carrying out special operations against them from Kolhan and Porahat forest divisions in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, the Maoists on July 27 resorted to poster campaigning in the
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While Police and paramilitary forces are trying to flush out the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by carrying out special operations against them from Kolhan and Porahat forest divisions in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand, the Maoists on July 27 resorted to poster campaigning in the district, reports lagatar24.com. Issued by the CPI-Maoist, the posters were found stuck on a wall and on trees at Jorapokhar village along Sonua-Lonjo Road under the Sonua local Police Station area, about 130 kilometres away from Jamshedpur, on July 27. The posters read that the ‘boobytraps’ in the form of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) will not be removed from the Kolhan and Porahat Forest divisions unless the administration does not withdraw forward camps of paramilitary forces from there. It has also been mentioned in the posters that the CPI-Maoist will observe a ‘martyr week’ from July 28 to August 3.
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July - 29 
Security Force (SF) personnel exchanged fire with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation launched to check Maoist activities during 'martyrs' week', in a forest area near Chhote Kedwal village under Chintagufa and Kistaram
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Security Force (SF) personnel exchanged fire with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation launched to check Maoist activities during 'martyrs' week', in a forest area near Chhote Kedwal village under Chintagufa and Kistaram Police Station limits in Sukma District in Chhattisgarh on July 29, reports The Economic Times. Personnel belonging to the state police's District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were involved in the operation, a Police official said. Maoists observe 'martyrs' week' from July 28 to August 3 to mark the deaths of their colleagues in action.
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July - 29 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to target the Security Forces (SFs) during a combing operation by the anti-Maoist elite force, the Special Operation Group (SOG), and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in view of the ‘martyrs'
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to target the Security Forces (SFs) during a combing operation by the anti-Maoist elite force, the Special Operation Group (SOG), and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in view of the ‘martyrs' week’ being observed by the Maoists at Jugsaipatna village under Bhawanipatna Tehsil (revenue unit) in Kalahandi District of Odisha on July 29, reports Deccan Herald. There was no casualty, injury, or damage to the Police team, Kalahandi Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhilash G. said. Police said Maoists, who were present in the area after laying the IED, fled from the spot, taking advantage of dense jungle and rain.
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August - 7 
In a joint operation, the District Police and the Special Task Force (STF) have arrested two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rohit Rai alias Prakash alias Dharmaraj Mor, and Pramod Yadav, from Pema village in Aurangabad District of Bihar on August 7, reports
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In a joint operation, the District Police and the Special Task Force (STF) have arrested two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Rohit Rai alias Prakash alias Dharmaraj Mor, and Pramod Yadav, from Pema village in Aurangabad District of Bihar on August 7, reports argusenglish.in. Rohit is a resident of Lathibar village in Bhabua block of Kaimur District, while Pramod is a native of Sosuna village under Badeya Police Station in Gaya District. The joint team also recovered a loaded revolver (Sixer), a country made gun 'katta', 16 live cartridges, a booklet and a bike from the possession of the arrested cadres. Aurangabad’s Superintendent of Police (SP), Swapna Ji Meshram, said, “The interrogation process is currently in progress. Firearms and other significant evidence have been seized. The apprehended Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operatives were active in extortion activities within Aurangabad. Our focus is on uncovering the sources of their financial support.”
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August - 7 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel during a search operation in Bejangiwada Reserve Forest have unearthed multiple Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ammunition dumps near Amapadar-Elkanur village and Bodiluguda-Brundamamdi village under Kalimela Police limits of Malkangiri District
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel during a search operation in Bejangiwada Reserve Forest have unearthed multiple Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ammunition dumps near Amapadar-Elkanur village and Bodiluguda-Brundamamdi village under Kalimela Police limits of Malkangiri District of Odisha on August 7, reports ommcomnews.com. The unearthing of the dumps has led to the recovery of one 303 rifles, 11 Single Barrel Muzzle Loading (SBML) barrels, 15 improvised hand grenades, one hand grenade with key, three country-made guns, two 15mm mortar bombs, one country-made rocket launcher, 29 gelatin sticks, 30 electric detonators, five packets of aluminium nitrate, 42 303 live cartridges, two Bren .303 Light Machine Gun (LMG) spare barrel, etc.
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August - 8 
Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), on August 8, arrested a terror associate of The Resistance Front (TRF) along with one hand grenade, during a checking in Kehnusa village of Bandipora District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior.
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Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), on August 8, arrested a terror associate of The Resistance Front (TRF) along with one hand grenade, during a checking in Kehnusa village of Bandipora District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 9 
The Odisha Police recovered a huge cache of arms, which includes more than 165 weapons, gunpowder, and other armaments, from Similipal Reserve Forest area in Mayurbhanj District of Odisha on August 9, reports The Economic Times. "There is recovery of large cache of arms which includes more than 165
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The Odisha Police recovered a huge cache of arms, which includes more than 165 weapons, gunpowder, and other armaments, from Similipal Reserve Forest area in Mayurbhanj District of Odisha on August 9, reports The Economic Times. "There is recovery of large cache of arms which includes more than 165 weapons, gunpowder and other armaments. I think it is a huge success...," Sunil Kumar Bansal, Director General of Police (DGP) Odisha said. The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) arms dump was detected during a search operation in the area launched on the basis of a specific information, officials said, adding that the cache comprised electric detonators, gelatin sticks, whistles and hand grenades.
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August - 10 
On August 10, an operative of National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang-Nikki Summi (NSCN-K-NS) identified as ‘secretary’ Wangkhai Wangsa was killed in a joint operation carried out by the Khonsa battalion of the Assam Rifles (AR) and Arunachal Pradesh Police in Tirap District of Arunachal Pra
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On August 10, an operative of National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang-Nikki Summi (NSCN-K-NS) identified as ‘secretary’ Wangkhai Wangsa was killed in a joint operation carried out by the Khonsa battalion of the Assam Rifles (AR) and Arunachal Pradesh Police in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Arunachal Times. The joint team recovered one 9 mm pistol, one .32 pistol, and personal belongings of Wangkhai from the spot.
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August - 11 
One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed and another was injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forest in the Tonto area near Husipi village under the Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on August 11, re
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One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed and another was injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forest in the Tonto area near Husipi village under the Goilkera Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on August 11, reports Telangana Today. Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashutosh Shekhar said the encounter broke out when a team of Police and CRPF were carrying out a joint search operation against Maoists in West Singhbhum. "Two CRPF jawans identified as Sushant Kumar and Munna sustained bullet injuries during the encounter. They were airlifted to Ranchi for better treatment. But Sushant succumbed to bullet injuries," he said. Sushant had received a bullet in the chest during the gunfight, while Munna was hit in the leg.
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August - 16 
On August 16, Manipur Police Control Room stated that a total of 17 arms and half a dozen hand grenades, along with several pieces of ammunition, were recovered in the state over the past 48 hours, reports Northeast Now. On August 16, a combined state force conducted a search operation in and around
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On August 16, Manipur Police Control Room stated that a total of 17 arms and half a dozen hand grenades, along with several pieces of ammunition, were recovered in the state over the past 48 hours, reports Northeast Now. On August 16, a combined state force conducted a search operation in and around the adjoining area of Apunlok Canal of Phayeng and Kadangband towards Twuikun Village, in the inter-Districts of Imphal West and Kangpokpi. During the operation, three pistols along with two pistol magazines, one sub-machine gun (SMG) 9mm carbine without a magazine, six HE-36 hand grenades without detonators, 10 tube launching, 12 ballistic rounds marked H7.62D, and six grenade firing rings were recovered.
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August - 19 
A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Operations Group (SOG), and District Police Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and seized explosives in Pathadhara Reserve Forest near Jholapada village under the Sinapali Police Stati
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A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Operations Group (SOG), and District Police Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and seized explosives in Pathadhara Reserve Forest near Jholapada village under the Sinapali Police Station limits in Nuapada District of Odisha on August 19, reports Telangana Today. Among the items seized were 28 detonators, one kilogramme of explosives, an empty case of AK-47, two radios, batteries, a Maoist uniform, knives, and arrows, said Superintendent of Police (SP) GR Raghavendra. There were around 20–25 Maoists at the spot, but they managed to flee, the SP said, adding that there was no exchange of fire.
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August - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) destroyed two camps of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), one of which spread over an area of two acres and was being used for training, along the border of Sukma and Dantewada Districts in Chhattisgarh during a two-day combing operation that concluded on August
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Security Forces (SFs) destroyed two camps of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), one of which spread over an area of two acres and was being used for training, along the border of Sukma and Dantewada Districts in Chhattisgarh during a two-day combing operation that concluded on August 23, reports The Print. SFs had received a tip-off about the presence of rebels belonging to the Kerlapal Area Committee under the Darbha Division of the Maoists, including leaders like Chaitu, Barse Deva, and Jagdish, in the hilly forests of Gogunda, Simel, and Gatta Pal villages, said Dantewada Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) R K Barman. A District Reserve Guard (DRG) team spotted a Maoist camp on a hill near Simel, and when the SFs were trying to encircle it, a gunfight broke out, Barman said. However, the Maoists soon fled from the spot, he said, adding that ammunition, substantial quantities of food materials, and items of daily use, along with Maoist literature, were seized from the camps. Another Maoist training camp was also found on a hill between Gatta Pal and Paria villages, and the DRG team neutralised it. "The camp was spread over an area of two acres and could accommodate 80–100 Naxals. During the search, live rounds of the AK-47 rifle, Maoist uniforms, bags, medicines, electric wires, solar panels, Maoist literature, and a huge quantity of ration materials and items of daily use were found," ASP Barman added.
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August - 23 
Three cadres of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC/TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Govind Yadav, Shambhu Parhiya, and Moti Sao, were arrested during a special anti-Maoist operation in Chhatarpur sub-division area in Palamu District
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Three cadres of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC/TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Govind Yadav, Shambhu Parhiya, and Moti Sao, were arrested during a special anti-Maoist operation in Chhatarpur sub-division area in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 23, reports republicworld.com. "The operation is still underway to nab other members of the organisation," Chhatarpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ajay Kumar said.
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August - 25 
The Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) along with the Army arrested two terrorist associates affiliated with the Laskar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The Police and Army launched an operation to intercept two terrorist associates who
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) along with the Army arrested two terrorist associates affiliated with the Laskar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The Police and Army launched an operation to intercept two terrorist associates who had procured a consignment from an unidentified individual (suspect) in Kupwara. "The individuals were traced to be moving towards Shatmuqam with instructions received from Laskar-e-Taiba commander Ghulam Rasool alias Rafia Rasool, originally a resident of Chandigam Lolab and now based in PoK [Pakistan Occupied Kashmir]. The arrested individuals were identified as Zubair Ahmad Shah Peerzada and Peerzada Mubashir Yousf, both residents of Shatmuqam," a JKP spokesperson said in a statement. The statement reads that the Security Forces (SFs) successfully arrested the suspects as they attempted to flee. "Five hand grenades and three mobile phones were recovered from them. Initial investigations suggest that the duo had been given the assignment of selecting local targets who are involved in disseminating government schemes in the area. They had also shared photographs indicating potential targets with their handlers," it added.
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August - 27 
A 41-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Hemla Nanda, was arrested by a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), and the 11th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) during the search operation with explosives from
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A 41-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Hemla Nanda, was arrested by a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), and the 11th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) during the search operation with explosives from the forests between Nahadi and Chhotehidma villages under the Aranpur Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 27, reports Devdiscourse. Security Forces (SFs) seized 80 arrow bombs, a gelatin rod, two detonators, firecrackers, and Maoist literature from his possession. The joint team was out on a search operation following a tip-off about the presence of armed senior Maoist cadres of the Malanger Area Committee in the Aranpur area. Nanda was active as a member of the Gumodi Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangh (DAKMS) of the outlawed Maoist organisation, an official said, adding that he was sent to jail by the local court.
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August - 27 
Security Force (SF) personnel busted a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forest area under Karaikela Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on August 27, reports The Print. Acting on a tip-off about the activities of Maoist leaders in forests near V
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Security Force (SF) personnel busted a camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forest area under Karaikela Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on August 27, reports The Print. Acting on a tip-off about the activities of Maoist leaders in forests near Vangram, Ulibera, and Gitilipi villages, a joint team of Police and other SFs launched an operation in the bordering areas of West Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharsawan, and Khunti districts on August 26, Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashutosh Shekhar said, adding that during the course of the exercise, it busted the camp and recovered several items of daily use, including rice, pulses, shoes, and batteries.
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August - 28 
An official statement from Manipur Police stated that on August 28, four pistols and one .22 revolver (with six rounds) were recovered in a joint operation launched by the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police from Pangei Nepali Basti foothill of Marjing hill range in Imphal East District of Manipur, repo
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An official statement from Manipur Police stated that on August 28, four pistols and one .22 revolver (with six rounds) were recovered in a joint operation launched by the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police from Pangei Nepali Basti foothill of Marjing hill range in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports Northeast Now.
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August - 28 
On August 29, Manipur Police said stated one active cadre each of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and two Overground Workers (OGWs) of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested on August 28, during different search operations in Imp
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On August 29, Manipur Police said stated one active cadre each of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and two Overground Workers (OGWs) of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested on August 28, during different search operations in Imphal-West, Imphal-East, Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kakching Districts, reports etvbharat.com. The Police statement added that six arms, five ammunition and two explosives were recovered during search operations from Imphal-East and Bishnupur Districts.
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August - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) foiled a major Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack after they recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a massive search operation in a forest area of Pandra in Lutua area in Gaya District of Bihar on August 28, reports etvbharat.com. In the subsequen
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Security Forces (SFs) foiled a major Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack after they recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a massive search operation in a forest area of Pandra in Lutua area in Gaya District of Bihar on August 28, reports etvbharat.com. In the subsequent search operation, 303 rifles and 100 7.62 mm cartridges were recovered. As the searches intensified, three powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were also found hidden at another spot, which were defused by the SFs, the Police said, adding that a tunnel built across the hill was also uncovered during the search operation and was probably used by the Maoists as a hideout.
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