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March - 1 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) laid an ambush on a group of police personnel in Mirtur-Bijapur forests, Jagdalpur district, on March 1. Police returned fire, forcing the Naxalites to escape into the dense forest. There
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) laid an ambush on a group of police personnel in Mirtur-Bijapur forests, Jagdalpur district, on March 1. Police returned fire, forcing the Naxalites to escape into the dense forest. There was no casualty on either side.
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March - 1 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People's War group (PWG) blasted a cinema theatre in Kadapa and attacked a Mandal Parishad Territorial Council (MPTC) member and a sarpanch (village headman) in Nalgonda district, on March 1. Media reports said
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People's War group (PWG) blasted a cinema theatre in Kadapa and attacked a Mandal Parishad Territorial Council (MPTC) member and a sarpanch (village headman) in Nalgonda district, on March 1. Media reports said approximately 13 Naxalites entered the Krishna Cinema at Sandupalli in Kadapa and enquired about Gangi Reddy, a Telagu Desham Party (TDP) worker and owner of the theatre. When he was not found they blasted the theatre using landmines and other explosive material. Separately, Naxalites attacked a MPTC member and a sarpanch (headman) in Ramachandrapuram tanda of Mattampally mandal (administrative unit).
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March - 2 
Addressing a press conference in Puttaparti, Anantpur district, on March 2, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs ID Swami said top priority is being accorded to modernization of the police forces in left-wing extremist—Naxalite—affected States. H
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Addressing a press conference in Puttaparti, Anantpur district, on March 2, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs ID Swami said top priority is being accorded to modernization of the police forces in left-wing extremist—Naxalite—affected States. He said the Union government is trying to strengthen the police set-up in these States and has allocated Rs 1,000 crores for procuring state-of-the-art communication and surveillance equipment and modern weaponry. While the earlier allocation to the modernization of the police stood at a paltry Rs 100 crore, the present allocation went up to Rs 1000 crores, he pointed out.
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March - 2 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed former ‘deputy commander’ of Velugonda dalam (squad) Pole Kripakar alias Haribhushan, on the outskirts of Dachepalli in Palanadu area, Guntur district, on March 2. Media reports sa
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed former ‘deputy commander’ of Velugonda dalam (squad) Pole Kripakar alias Haribhushan, on the outskirts of Dachepalli in Palanadu area, Guntur district, on March 2. Media reports said approximately 10 Naxalites attacked Haribhushan and killed him. The victim had surrendered in 1999.
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March - 3 
A Naxalite of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (Janashakti) was killed in an encounter with [police, on March 3, on the Haridasnagar village, Yellareddypet mandal (administrative unit), Karimnagar district. Police also recovere
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A Naxalite of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (Janashakti) was killed in an encounter with [police, on March 3, on the Haridasnagar village, Yellareddypet mandal (administrative unit), Karimnagar district. Police also recovered a kit bag, a country-made gun, two bombs and some ammunition from the encounter-site. The encounter occurred when a group of Naxalites opened fire on a police party conducting combing operations.
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March - 3 
According to media reports, Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested, in Jharo Khurd village, Sonebhadra district, a key supplier of arms to Left-wing extremists––Naxalites––operating in Uttar Pradesh, on March 3, reports said. Also, they had seized some e
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According to media reports, Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested, in Jharo Khurd village, Sonebhadra district, a key supplier of arms to Left-wing extremists––Naxalites––operating in Uttar Pradesh, on March 3, reports said. Also, they had seized some explosives and 85 detonators from him. Kalwar reportedly told police that he used to procure arms and explosives from Prakesh Bega, a resident of Lucknow, and supply them to Naxalites
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March - 4 
According to a delayed media report, police arrested two supporters of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) during a combing operation in Gunupur sub-division, Rayagada district, on March 4. Police also seized a light gun fr
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According to a delayed media report, police arrested two supporters of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) during a combing operation in Gunupur sub-division, Rayagada district, on March 4. Police also seized a light gun from their possession.
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March - 5 
A woman Naxalite of the PWG surrendered to Garhwa district police chief Anurag Gupta, on March 5. Speaking to the media, Gupta said the surrendered Naxalite told police that she was abducted by an ‘area commander’ of the PWG two years back and, since
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A woman Naxalite of the PWG surrendered to Garhwa district police chief Anurag Gupta, on March 5. Speaking to the media, Gupta said the surrendered Naxalite told police that she was abducted by an ‘area commander’ of the PWG two years back and, since then, she was subjected to sexual exploitation by some PWG Naxalites. She also gave several vital clues on PWG activities, he said and added that, based on the information, police were conducting raids.
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March - 5 
According to media reports, left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) had plotted to blow up a portion of the Gumla jail to give a safe passage to a large number of Naxalites lodged in that jail. This was disclosed by a lett
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According to media reports, left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) had plotted to blow up a portion of the Gumla jail to give a safe passage to a large number of Naxalites lodged in that jail. This was disclosed by a letter seized from the possession of Dashrath Mahto, a MCC Naxalite arrested on March 3. The letter reportedly states that a number of MCC leaders, held a meeting inside the jail and resolved that only way to their escape was to blow up the back-wall of the jail
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March - 5 
Five left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) and five sympathizers of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] surrendered before the Guntur district police chief on March 5. Presenting them at a pr
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Five left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) and five sympathizers of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] surrendered before the Guntur district police chief on March 5. Presenting them at a press conference, the district police chief said one of the surrendered Naxalites Dasi David alias Sudhakar alias Ravindra alias Sudershan, who carried a reward of Rs. 1 lakh over his head, was involved in many criminal offences including killing and attack on police.
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March - 5 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed a farmer in Laxmipur village, Chhatapur police station-limits, Palamu district, on March 5. Media reports said the MCC Naxalites attacked the village pulled out the farmer, Sh
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed a farmer in Laxmipur village, Chhatapur police station-limits, Palamu district, on March 5. Media reports said the MCC Naxalites attacked the village pulled out the farmer, Shiv Ram, from his house and assaulted him before gunning him down. Ram was accused of being a police informer.
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March - 6 
In another incident, in the same district, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) raided Keketa village, Rehla police station-limits, and set two houses on fire.
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In another incident, in the same district, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) raided Keketa village, Rehla police station-limits, and set two houses on fire.
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March - 8 
18 Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) including two district committee members surrendered to the police, on the same day, in Hyderabad. The Naxalites cited disillusionment with the extremist ideology and ill health as reasons for their surren
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18 Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) including two district committee members surrendered to the police, on the same day, in Hyderabad. The Naxalites cited disillusionment with the extremist ideology and ill health as reasons for their surrender.
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March - 8 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted the house of a local Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and set fire to a telephone exchange in Muthanakaluva village, under the KV Palli police station-limits, Chittoor district, on March
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted the house of a local Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and set fire to a telephone exchange in Muthanakaluva village, under the KV Palli police station-limits, Chittoor district, on March 8-night. Media reports said approximately 40 Naxalites went to the house of TDP leader Gangi Reddy and called his family members out. The Naxalites reportedly beat up Reddy branding him as police informer. Subsequently, they planted explosives and blasted the house. Separately, the Naxalites went to the telephone exchange and asked the owner of a grocery shop, housed in the same building, to vacate and later set fire to the building. Police suspect that the Talakona dalam (squad) of the PWG might have been involved in the incident.
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March - 8 
Media reports said, two left wing extremists––Naxalites––of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist [CPI-ML Janashakthi], were killed in an encounter at a tribal hamlet of Vattimalla village, Konaraopeta mandal (administrative unit) in Andhra P
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Media reports said, two left wing extremists––Naxalites––of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist [CPI-ML Janashakthi], were killed in an encounter at a tribal hamlet of Vattimalla village, Konaraopeta mandal (administrative unit) in Andhra Pradesh’s Karimnagar district, on March 8. Karimnagar district police chief R.S. Praveen Kumar informed that the Naxalites had attacked a team of special police parties and the local police while searching the area. While two Naxalites were killed in the encounter, their associate escaped. A Chinese-made pistol and a grenade were recovered from encounter-site.
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March - 9 
According to media reports, police destroyed a training camp of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) at Madhumal village, along the Orissa-Andhra Pradesh border, Malkangiri district, Orissa, on March 9. Speaking to media per
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According to media reports, police destroyed a training camp of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) at Madhumal village, along the Orissa-Andhra Pradesh border, Malkangiri district, Orissa, on March 9. Speaking to media persons, the State police chief said a police patrol party spotted the camp and went to destroy it, sparking an encounter. The Naxalites managed to escape into the forests. Police seized arms, Naxal literature and medicines from the training camp.
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March - 9 
In another incident, two persons were arrested and a huge quantity of explosive material seized from a truck on the outskirts of Anantpur town, on March 9. According to police sources, approximately 200 gelatin sticks, 300 detonators and 150m of fuse
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In another incident, two persons were arrested and a huge quantity of explosive material seized from a truck on the outskirts of Anantpur town, on March 9. According to police sources, approximately 200 gelatin sticks, 300 detonators and 150m of fuse wire was found in the truck.
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March - 10 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a telephone linesman and blew up a telephone exchange at Mutukuru village, Guntur district, on March 10. Media reports said the Naxalites killed the linesman, R Srinivasa Rao, for
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a telephone linesman and blew up a telephone exchange at Mutukuru village, Guntur district, on March 10. Media reports said the Naxalites killed the linesman, R Srinivasa Rao, for his ‘loyalty’ to the authorities. Three months ago, the linesman foiled a Naxal attempt to blow up the same exchange.
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March - 11 
In another incident, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (Pratighatana) group beat a tendu leaf contractor to death in Gangaram village of Kataram mandal, Karimnagar district, on March 11. Media reports said three arm
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In another incident, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (Pratighatana) group beat a tendu leaf contractor to death in Gangaram village of Kataram mandal, Karimnagar district, on March 11. Media reports said three armed Naxalites went to the house of the contractor, Bandam Adi Reddy, and took him into the forest where three others joined them and thrashed him severely demanding a ransom of Rs 4 lakhs as party fund. They asked him to pay the amount by March 30 and warned of serious consequences if he failed to do so. After his return from the forest, Adi Reddy complained of stomachache in the house and began vomiting and later succumbed to internal injuries.
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March - 11 
Speaking to media persons in Berhampur, on March 11, the Rayagada district police chief said security forces unearthed a gun-manufacturing unit of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) at a place between Ramanaguda and Gunupu
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Speaking to media persons in Berhampur, on March 11, the Rayagada district police chief said security forces unearthed a gun-manufacturing unit of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) at a place between Ramanaguda and Gunupur near Berhampur. The gun-manufacturing unit was unearthed during combing operation launched in Subudi, Kernalguda, Periba, Adiba, Haduguda and Parada villages in Ramanaguda and Gunupur blocks, district. During the search operation police recovered a drilling machine, wooden butts, empty cartridges and gunpowder, besides gun-making tools. However, no arrests have been made as the Naxalites had fled the camp.
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March - 11 
The relatives of the slain Naxalite alleged that police had picked him up from a place near Mittakandala on March 11-night and shot him dead.
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The relatives of the slain Naxalite alleged that police had picked him up from a place near Mittakandala on March 11-night and shot him dead.
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March - 12 
A left-wing extremist—Naxalite—of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter near Banakacharla, Pamulapadu mandal (administrative unit), Kurnool district, on March 12. Four more Naxalites reportedly escaped. Police said the encounter too
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A left-wing extremist—Naxalite—of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter near Banakacharla, Pamulapadu mandal (administrative unit), Kurnool district, on March 12. Four more Naxalites reportedly escaped. Police said the encounter took place when a special police team returning from a combing operation in Vempenta and surrounding areas spotted a group of Naxalites. Police recovered a .32 revolver, some extremist literature, three live cartridges and five spent cartridges from the spot.
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March - 12 
According to media reports, four persons were killed and seven more injured on March 12-night in a bomb explosion in a building in Math Laxmanpur Koiri locality, in Patna, Bihar. Police have reportedly recovered two pencil batteries, wires, explosiv
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According to media reports, four persons were killed and seven more injured on March 12-night in a bomb explosion in a building in Math Laxmanpur Koiri locality, in Patna, Bihar. Police have reportedly recovered two pencil batteries, wires, explosives, two detonators, a motorcycle, a scooter and several books on physics from the site. Available evidences suggested that the deceased persons were making bombs, to be set-off using a remote device, police said. It is also suspected that those killed could be associated with left-wing extremists––Naxalites––of either the Peoples War Group (PWG) or the Maoist Communist Center (MCC). Investigations are on into the incident.
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March - 13 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a Forest Development Corporation shed in Adivikamalapur village of Bhupalpalli mandal (administrative unit), Warangal district, on March 13.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a Forest Development Corporation shed in Adivikamalapur village of Bhupalpalli mandal (administrative unit), Warangal district, on March 13.
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March - 14 
Addressing a press conference in Anantpur on March 14, State Home Minister T Devender Goud said the government was not averse to holding talks with the Naxalites, but the dialogue should be meaningful. He said the government was actively considering
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Addressing a press conference in Anantpur on March 14, State Home Minister T Devender Goud said the government was not averse to holding talks with the Naxalites, but the dialogue should be meaningful. He said the government was actively considering lifting of cases against surrendered Naxalites.
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March - 15 
21 Naxalites of various groups, including a ‘commander’ and a ‘deputy commander’ of the Pratighatana group and eight dalam (squad) members of the PWG, surrendered before the State Police chief P Ramulu in Karimnagar on March 15. Speaking on the occas
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21 Naxalites of various groups, including a ‘commander’ and a ‘deputy commander’ of the Pratighatana group and eight dalam (squad) members of the PWG, surrendered before the State Police chief P Ramulu in Karimnagar on March 15. Speaking on the occasion, Ramulu said the PWG is on the wane in the State as is evident from the sharp reduction in the number of its underground-armed cadres from 3000 to 750 in the last four years. He accused the PWG of resorting to abduction of minor girls and forcing them to join the underground movement. Reiterating that the rehabilitation package for the surrendered Naxalites is being vigorously implemented, he said 116 Naxals had surrendered in the district last year and the number of surrendered cadre had reached 25 till date during the current year.
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March - 15 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a mandal (administrative unit) convenor of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in the Yerrapahad village of Karimnagar district on March 15. The police suspect the hand of the PWG
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a mandal (administrative unit) convenor of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in the Yerrapahad village of Karimnagar district on March 15. The police suspect the hand of the PWG district action committee in the incident.
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March - 16 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Gundala mandal (administrative unit) convenor Vagaboina Jaggaiah, in Guntur district, on March 16. Police sources said the Naxalites attacked the house of
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Gundala mandal (administrative unit) convenor Vagaboina Jaggaiah, in Guntur district, on March 16. Police sources said the Naxalites attacked the house of Jaggaiah and opened 12 rounds of fire killing him on the spot. Earlier, Jaggaiah had a long association with the Praja Pantha and the Praja Prathighatana groups of Naxalites. He disassociated from both the groups and joined the TDP three years ago and became mandal committee president soon.
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March - 17 
An arms dump belonging to the PWG was unearthed near Bodhanam village, Bellamkonda mandal, in the same district, on March 17. This is for the first time that police unearthed an arms dump in the district. It was detected during routine combing operat
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An arms dump belonging to the PWG was unearthed near Bodhanam village, Bellamkonda mandal, in the same district, on March 17. This is for the first time that police unearthed an arms dump in the district. It was detected during routine combing operations.
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March - 17 
Andhra Pradesh police unearthed a arms dump and seized a huge quantity of explosives belonging to the left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) near Kamapalli village of Bellamkonda mandal (administrative unit), Guntur district,
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Andhra Pradesh police unearthed a arms dump and seized a huge quantity of explosives belonging to the left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) near Kamapalli village of Bellamkonda mandal (administrative unit), Guntur district, on March 17. Speaking to media persons a senior police official said five claymore mines, three land mines, large number of gelatin sticks and electric detonators, fuse wire, nuts and bolts used in the claymore mines and six claymore mine shells were recovered from the dump.
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March - 17 
Media reports said Left-wing extremists––Naxalites––of the People’s War Group (PWG) stabbed to death a police constable 300 yards away from the police station, in Gollapalli village, Bijapur district, Chattisgarh, on March 17.
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Media reports said Left-wing extremists––Naxalites––of the People’s War Group (PWG) stabbed to death a police constable 300 yards away from the police station, in Gollapalli village, Bijapur district, Chattisgarh, on March 17.
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March - 17 
Naxalites of the PWG assaulted a close associate of the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Penukonda constituency, set his four-wheeler on fire and snatched two AK 47 rifles from security personnel in Garimekalapalli, Anantpur district
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Naxalites of the PWG assaulted a close associate of the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Penukonda constituency, set his four-wheeler on fire and snatched two AK 47 rifles from security personnel in Garimekalapalli, Anantpur district on March 17.
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March - 18 
In another incident, on March 18, a special police party exchanged fire with the PWG Naxalites near the Brahmmamgari Temple in Durgi mandal in the same district. The incident took place when the police located two PWG Naxalites atop of the temple and
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In another incident, on March 18, a special police party exchanged fire with the PWG Naxalites near the Brahmmamgari Temple in Durgi mandal in the same district. The incident took place when the police located two PWG Naxalites atop of the temple and opened fire. The encounter lasted for about 20 minutes and later the Naxalites managed to escape the scene.
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March - 18 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) injured three police personnel and looted 15 rifles and 1000 bullets in an attack on a police post in Lodipur village, Gaya district, on March 18. Separately, suspected Naxalites als
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) injured three police personnel and looted 15 rifles and 1000 bullets in an attack on a police post in Lodipur village, Gaya district, on March 18. Separately, suspected Naxalites also tried to ambush the car of a district administration official in the same district. The Naxalites escaped after the police escort opened fire.
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March - 19 
According to media reports, activists of the proscribed Ranvir Sena, the private army of landowners, killed two persons and injured another in Adai village, Tekari sub-division, Gaya district, on March 19. Reports said the killing sparked caste tensi
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According to media reports, activists of the proscribed Ranvir Sena, the private army of landowners, killed two persons and injured another in Adai village, Tekari sub-division, Gaya district, on March 19. Reports said the killing sparked caste tensions in several villages, including in Neodhi, Tuturkhi, Sondiha and Kaiyatand.
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March - 20 
In a separate development, Revolutionary Writers Association activist Vara Vara Rao and balladeer Gaddar came to the State Legislative Assembly and demanded withdrawal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). Later, they submitted a memorandum to H
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In a separate development, Revolutionary Writers Association activist Vara Vara Rao and balladeer Gaddar came to the State Legislative Assembly and demanded withdrawal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). Later, they submitted a memorandum to Home Minister T Devender Goud seeking lifting of cases against Rivera who was arrested under POTA on February 15 in Ongole.
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March - 20 
In another incident, approximately 50 Naxalites of the PWG, accompanied by about 30 people belonging to nearby villages raided Siddapur village, Amrabad mandal (administrative unit), Mahabubnagar district, and looted the houses of two wealthy merchan
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In another incident, approximately 50 Naxalites of the PWG, accompanied by about 30 people belonging to nearby villages raided Siddapur village, Amrabad mandal (administrative unit), Mahabubnagar district, and looted the houses of two wealthy merchants, on March 20.
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March - 20 
In another incident, on the same day, activists of the Ranvir Sena and left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) exchanged heavy fire on the outskirts of Neodhi village.
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In another incident, on the same day, activists of the Ranvir Sena and left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) exchanged heavy fire on the outskirts of Neodhi village.
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March - 20 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a former Naxalite at Akkannagudem village, Mulug mandal (administrative unit), Waragal district, on March 20. Media reports said a group of 10 Naxalites of the Lathakka dalam (squa
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a former Naxalite at Akkannagudem village, Mulug mandal (administrative unit), Waragal district, on March 20. Media reports said a group of 10 Naxalites of the Lathakka dalam (squad) of the PWG went to the house of their former comrade, Allam Ramesh, and killed him after asking him to come out of the house. Enraged at the killing, irate villagers staged a road blockade at Mulug mandal headquarters. They also raised slogans against the PWG. Speaking to media persons, the Mulug Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) said tribals would rise in revolt against the Naxalites who were killing innocent people by branding them police informers.
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March - 21 
In another incident, a major tragedy was averted when a Legislator of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) passed through a group of armed PWG Naxalites, at Gamalapadu, near Dachepalli on the Guntur-Hyderabad State Highway, on March 21. The Legislator
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In another incident, a major tragedy was averted when a Legislator of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) passed through a group of armed PWG Naxalites, at Gamalapadu, near Dachepalli on the Guntur-Hyderabad State Highway, on March 21. The Legislator’s vehicle was forced to halt near a roadside hotel, where Naxalites protesting against the US-led attack on Iraq were destroying soft drink bottles. Reports said a major tragedy was averted, as the Naxalites did not recognize the Legislator.
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March - 21 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) conducted a karuvu dadi, famine raid, at Chintapatla village, Rangareddy district, on March 21. Media reports said the Naxalites looted approximately 90 bags of rice from a fair price sho
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) conducted a karuvu dadi, famine raid, at Chintapatla village, Rangareddy district, on March 21. Media reports said the Naxalites looted approximately 90 bags of rice from a fair price shop and the house of a village secretary. Speaking to media persons, Cyberabad Police Commissioner M Mahendar Reddy said, "The Naxals tried to distribute the foodgrains among villagers in Chintapatla. When the villagers refused the booty, the Naxals left the rice bags at their doors. The remaining bags were distributed to the villagers of Gourelli (about 5 km away)."
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March - 22 
Orissa Police arrested two supporters of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), including a Kui Labango Sangh leader of Rayagada district, in a combing operation on March 22. Police sources said one of the arrested persons wa
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Orissa Police arrested two supporters of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), including a Kui Labango Sangh leader of Rayagada district, in a combing operation on March 22. Police sources said one of the arrested persons was involved in a famine raid a few days back.
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March - 23 
An exchange of fire between the police and Naxalites was reported in the forests in Rayagada district, on March 23. However, no casualties were reported.
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An exchange of fire between the police and Naxalites was reported in the forests in Rayagada district, on March 23. However, no casualties were reported.
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March - 23 
Condemning the US attack on Iraq, suspected left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a godown belonging to the multinational Pepsi soft drink company, on the outskirts of Anantpur, on March 23. According to media reports
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Condemning the US attack on Iraq, suspected left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a godown belonging to the multinational Pepsi soft drink company, on the outskirts of Anantpur, on March 23. According to media reports, six armed Naxalites came to the godown and asked the watchman and two other persons to leave the place immediately. They blasted the godown with a claymore mine. Nine refrigerators, two auto rickshaws, a television set and 2,750 cases of Pepsi bottles were damaged. However, no one was injured in the blast.
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March - 23 
In another incident, the Naxalites destroyed a cold drink shop at Kondamallepally, Nalgonda district. Reports said three Naxalites, including a woman, soft drink broke bottles and assaulted the shop owner.
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In another incident, the Naxalites destroyed a cold drink shop at Kondamallepally, Nalgonda district. Reports said three Naxalites, including a woman, soft drink broke bottles and assaulted the shop owner.
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March - 23 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a restaurant, dormitory and other structures of the state-owned Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department at Farhabad, in the Nallamala forests, under Mannanur police station-limits, Mahb
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a restaurant, dormitory and other structures of the state-owned Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department at Farhabad, in the Nallamala forests, under Mannanur police station-limits, Mahbubnagar district, on March 23-night. Earlier, on the same day, the Naxalites also set ablaze buses belonging to Ushakiron Movies in the same area. According to the district police chief, the Naxalites asked the film crew to alight, and then set the vehicles on fire, besides blasting them using explosives. The Naxalites then went to the Tourism Department’s resort and blasted the facilities there. The Naxalites also reportedly left behind pamphlets stating that their burning of the buses was in protest against the Enadu group, of which Ushakiron Movies is a part, as the business group "is against the People’s War" and a "stooge of the State Government".
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March - 24 
In another incident, students of three schools in Nandyal town took out a rally against Naxalite violence on March 24. Students walked through the streets raising slogans like Ma seemaku ravaddu, bandh cheyyoddu (don’t come to our areas, don’t call f
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In another incident, students of three schools in Nandyal town took out a rally against Naxalite violence on March 24. Students walked through the streets raising slogans like Ma seemaku ravaddu, bandh cheyyoddu (don’t come to our areas, don’t call for bandhs).
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March - 24 
Media reports on March 25 said West Bengal Police arrested a left-wing extremist—Naxalite—in the Maheshtala police station area, in Kolkata. The family of the arrested person said he had been missing since March 20. The local police station had sent
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Media reports on March 25 said West Bengal Police arrested a left-wing extremist—Naxalite—in the Maheshtala police station area, in Kolkata. The family of the arrested person said he had been missing since March 20. The local police station had sent a message to the family to speak to the inspector-in-charge. However, before they could go, a police raided the house and allegedly ransacked it for searching.
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March - 25 
In an encounter between police and a group of left-wing extremists––Naxalites––of the banned People's War Group (PWG), a central committee (the apex body of the PWG) member (CCM) and three other cadres were killed in Laxmipur forests, Bellampalli sub
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In an encounter between police and a group of left-wing extremists––Naxalites––of the banned People's War Group (PWG), a central committee (the apex body of the PWG) member (CCM) and three other cadres were killed in Laxmipur forests, Bellampalli sub-division, Adilabad district, on March 25. There was some confusion over the identity of the dead CCM. Reports said he bears the alias Chandranna and could be either be Pullur Prasad Rao or Sande Rajamouli. Both carry a head money of INR.12 lakh. The correct identity of the CCM was not known, when reports last came in. In all, four Naxalites were killed in the exchange of fire. The other three are Sudarshan, Ravinder alias Madavi Rao and Bharat alias Pendra Bujji Rao. Also, five weapons and four kit bags were recovered from the encounter-site. State Director General of Police Peravaram Ramulu and other police officials visited the spot later in the day.
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March - 25 
In neighbouring Karimnagar district, on the same day, the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Janashakthi) coal belt area secretary Shidhirala Rajamallu (45) alias `SR' was killed in an encounter with police on the outskirts of Godavar
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In neighbouring Karimnagar district, on the same day, the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Janashakthi) coal belt area secretary Shidhirala Rajamallu (45) alias `SR' was killed in an encounter with police on the outskirts of Godavarikhani town.
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March - 25 
Three police personnel were injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists—Naxalites––of the People’s War Group (PWG) near Nagaluti village in Atmakur mandal (administrative unit), Mahbubnagar district, on March 25-night. The incident
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Three police personnel were injured in a landmine blast triggered by left-wing extremists—Naxalites––of the People’s War Group (PWG) near Nagaluti village in Atmakur mandal (administrative unit), Mahbubnagar district, on March 25-night. The incident took place during a combing operation in the Nallamala forests. Police retaliated and the two sides exchanged fire for over an hour.
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March - 26 
According to media reports, the State Home Department has directed the district administration in left-wing extremist—Naxalite—affected areas to hold review meetings in all blocks to deal with left-wing extremist—Naxalite—violence in the State. The m
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According to media reports, the State Home Department has directed the district administration in left-wing extremist—Naxalite—affected areas to hold review meetings in all blocks to deal with left-wing extremist—Naxalite—violence in the State. The meeting to be convened every month at block offices or police stations would be attended by the Block Development Officer (BDO), the Cricle Officer (CO), the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of the area and the in-charge of the local police station.
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March - 26 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) attacked a group of police personnel on guard duty and killed one, at a weekly market in Kolibeda village, Jagadlpur district, Chattisgarh, on March 26, a delayed media report said.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) attacked a group of police personnel on guard duty and killed one, at a weekly market in Kolibeda village, Jagadlpur district, Chattisgarh, on March 26, a delayed media report said.
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March - 27 
Five contractors were arrested for financing left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) in Damaroh village, Palamu district, on March 27. Police also seized donation receipts and some Naxal literature from their possession.
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Five contractors were arrested for financing left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) in Damaroh village, Palamu district, on March 27. Police also seized donation receipts and some Naxal literature from their possession.
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March - 27 
Police unearthed three arms dump belonging to left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) and seized a huge quantity of explosives in Murtholi and Laharidaga villages, Chandili police stations-limits, Rayagada district in Orissa, o
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Police unearthed three arms dump belonging to left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) and seized a huge quantity of explosives in Murtholi and Laharidaga villages, Chandili police stations-limits, Rayagada district in Orissa, on March 27. Three PWG Naxalites, including a woman, were also arrested. They have been booked under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA).
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March - 27 
Speaking in the State Legislative Assembly on March 27, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said police have achieved an ‘unprecedented success’ in smashing the hideouts and training camps of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—in Orissa. He said police raided
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Speaking in the State Legislative Assembly on March 27, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said police have achieved an ‘unprecedented success’ in smashing the hideouts and training camps of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—in Orissa. He said police raided a camp of Naxalites at Kutinguda on January 14 and 15, arrested two hardcore Naxalites and recovered 23 detonators, one grenade, one binocular and explosives from their possession. In the second week of February, police arrested a leading explosive expert of the People’s War Group (PWG). Police also recovered 300 kg of explosives, including a few improvised explosive devices, planted on State Highway No. 17. Patnaik said in combing operations in Malkangiri district alone, eight hardcore Naxalites were apprehended and 50 kg of explosives recovered from their possession. Police raided and destroyed a Naxal training camp at Bhejingiwada Reserve Forest on February 20 and seized a large quantity of explosives and guns, he added.
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March - 28 
According to media reports, Nepalese Maoist insurgents and left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) have jointly called for a boycott of American and British goods to protest the war on Iraq. In a statement issued in Patna on Ma
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According to media reports, Nepalese Maoist insurgents and left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) have jointly called for a boycott of American and British goods to protest the war on Iraq. In a statement issued in Patna on March 28, the PWG and the Maoist insurgents said, This is the most easy and simple way to protest the American war".
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March - 28 
According to media reports, police unearthed 10 landmines and three claymore mines planted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) at Nagaluti in the Nallamala forest near Atmakur, Kurnool district, on March 28. Speaking to
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According to media reports, police unearthed 10 landmines and three claymore mines planted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) at Nagaluti in the Nallamala forest near Atmakur, Kurnool district, on March 28. Speaking to media persons the district police chief, N Sanjay, said the explosives were planted by the Naxalites near Anjaneyaswamy temple, approximately 2.5 km from Nagaluti, with the intention of attacking policemen. Usually, combing parties stop at the temple for water and rest. He said the strategy of attacking policemen at a rest place was a new dimension to PWG violence.
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March - 28 
Another report said PWG Naxals intercepted a state-owned bus and burnt it down after asking passengers to alight, early on March 28, between Gamalapadu and Srinagar villages in Guntur district, reports said.
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Another report said PWG Naxals intercepted a state-owned bus and burnt it down after asking passengers to alight, early on March 28, between Gamalapadu and Srinagar villages in Guntur district, reports said.
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March - 28 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed a former Naxalite of the same outfit in Kasiyat village, Chatra district on March 28. The victim was earlier expelled from the MCC due to anti-organisation activities.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed a former Naxalite of the same outfit in Kasiyat village, Chatra district on March 28. The victim was earlier expelled from the MCC due to anti-organisation activities.
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March - 28 
Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and a personnel of Bihar Military Police (BMP) were killed and an many injured in an encounter in Rohtas district, on March 28. Official sources said the encounter took place whe
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Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and a personnel of Bihar Military Police (BMP) were killed and an many injured in an encounter in Rohtas district, on March 28. Official sources said the encounter took place when heavily armed Naxalites of the MCC attacked the Bednagarh picket of Chenari police station in an apparent bid to loot firearms. The encounter lasted for several hours in which hundreds of rounds of fire were exchanged.
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March - 29 
In Nalgonda district, police unearthed a Naxal arms dump at Mangalatanda of Chandampet mandal and recovered one company-made DBBL gun, three tiffin box bombs (claymores), one soap box bomb, and 16 country-made bombs on March 29.
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In Nalgonda district, police unearthed a Naxal arms dump at Mangalatanda of Chandampet mandal and recovered one company-made DBBL gun, three tiffin box bombs (claymores), one soap box bomb, and 16 country-made bombs on March 29.
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March - 29 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) carried out a blast at Gomada railway station in Kumauda mandal (administrative unit), Vizianagaram district on March 29. Official sources said Naxalites planted claymore mines after vaca
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) carried out a blast at Gomada railway station in Kumauda mandal (administrative unit), Vizianagaram district on March 29. Official sources said Naxalites planted claymore mines after vacating the staff and blasted the railway station. The Naxalites also left behind a letter stating that the action was taken to protest the arrest of PWG activists in the district. The loss to railway property is estimated at Rs 6 lakh.
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March - 29 
Police in Karimnagar recovered a huge arms cache of the PWG near Begumpet village, Kamanpur mandal (administrative unit), media reports said on March 29.
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Police in Karimnagar recovered a huge arms cache of the PWG near Begumpet village, Kamanpur mandal (administrative unit), media reports said on March 29.
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March - 30 
A woman Naxalite of the PWG surrendered before the Nalagonda district police chief on March 30.
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A woman Naxalite of the PWG surrendered before the Nalagonda district police chief on March 30.
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March - 30 
In a statement issued in Hyderabad, the left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) gave a call to boycott American and British goods to protest the US military action against Iraq. The statement issued in the name of PWG Central
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In a statement issued in Hyderabad, the left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) gave a call to boycott American and British goods to protest the US military action against Iraq. The statement issued in the name of PWG Central Committee member, Prakash, said, "the invasion on Iraq is the imperialist design to control its oilfields besides attempting to redrawing boundaries of West Asia in favour of Anglo-American surrogate state of Zionist Isreal…PWG considers this war as the most heinous crime against humanity and to create a new world order under the undisputed hegemony of the US imperialists and to colonise the world".
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March - 30 
In another incident in Nizamabad district, the Kamareddy Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Veerabraham and his family members had a narrow escape when the Naxalites of the PWG triggered explosives to blast the office building adjacent to his house on
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In another incident in Nizamabad district, the Kamareddy Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Veerabraham and his family members had a narrow escape when the Naxalites of the PWG triggered explosives to blast the office building adjacent to his house on March 30. The Naxalites left behind a letter stating that the incident was to protest the killing of their senior leader Polam Sudharshan Reddy ‘Ramakrishna’.
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March - 30 
In another incident, Naxalites of the Krishnapatti dalam (squad) of the PWG raided a cement factory at Ganesh Pahad in Damarcherla mandal (administrative unit), Nalgonda district, and looted Rs 3.5 lakh.
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In another incident, Naxalites of the Krishnapatti dalam (squad) of the PWG raided a cement factory at Ganesh Pahad in Damarcherla mandal (administrative unit), Nalgonda district, and looted Rs 3.5 lakh.
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March - 30 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a villager near Srirampur village, Karimnagar district, on March 30. According to media reports, approximately six Naxalites headed by the Peddapalli area guerrilla squad leader ca
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a villager near Srirampur village, Karimnagar district, on March 30. According to media reports, approximately six Naxalites headed by the Peddapalli area guerrilla squad leader called the victim to a nearby agricultural well and shot him dead suspecting him to be a police informer.
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March - 30 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) hacked to death three persons near Lavalong, Chatra district, on March 30. Raids are being conducted at various places to apprehend the Naxalites.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) hacked to death three persons near Lavalong, Chatra district, on March 30. Raids are being conducted at various places to apprehend the Naxalites.
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March - 30 
Meanwhile, media reports said Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani, on March 30, asked Chief Minister Arjun Munda to review all cases lodged in the State under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). Advani also reportedly assured Munda of the Union gover
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Meanwhile, media reports said Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani, on March 30, asked Chief Minister Arjun Munda to review all cases lodged in the State under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). Advani also reportedly assured Munda of the Union government’s full support in fighting the Naxalites. On March 31, Munda promised to set free within a week all "innocents" held under POTA in the State. He said, "POTA will now be invoked against a person only after a thorough inquiry and gathering of evidence for prosecution. Strict action will be taken against police officers who slapped POTA on innocent persons".
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March - 30 
Media reports on March 31 said left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed headman of Samatha village of Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district.
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Media reports on March 31 said left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed headman of Samatha village of Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district.
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March - 30 
Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were killed and a few others injured in an encounter near Gudena village, Rayagada district on March 30. Speaking to media persons, the district police chief, RK Sharma said the enc
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Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were killed and a few others injured in an encounter near Gudena village, Rayagada district on March 30. Speaking to media persons, the district police chief, RK Sharma said the encounter took place in a dense forest when the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Grey Hound personnel were on a combing operation. He said some more Naxalies were also injured in the encounter but they were carried away by their retreating comrades.
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March - 31 
Separately, on March 31, Naxalites of the PWG stormed a godown of soft drink multinational Pepsi at Piduguralla, Guntur district, and destroyed about 200 cases of the soft drink. The Naxalites later retreated shouting slogans denouncing the US war ag
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Separately, on March 31, Naxalites of the PWG stormed a godown of soft drink multinational Pepsi at Piduguralla, Guntur district, and destroyed about 200 cases of the soft drink. The Naxalites later retreated shouting slogans denouncing the US war against Iraq.
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March - 31 
State government, on March 31, withdrew the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) cases against 83 persons in the State for lack of sufficient evidence. The accused will, however, be tried under various sections of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.PC).
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State government, on March 31, withdrew the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) cases against 83 persons in the State for lack of sufficient evidence. The accused will, however, be tried under various sections of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.PC).
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*Data till , March 28, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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