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Odisha (Maoist Insurgency): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2021

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January - 2	According to a January 2, 2021 report by Orissapost, even though the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bastion in Odisha is gradually tumbling down due tointensive operations against the rebels by Odisha Police along with other Security Forces (SFs) for the lastfew years, the use of sophi Read more... According to a January 2, 2021 report by Orissapost, even though the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) bastion in Odisha is gradually tumbling down due tointensive operations against the rebels by Odisha Police along with other Security Forces (SFs) for the lastfew years, the use of sophisticated weapons by the rebels is a major concern. The Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs) are failing to regain their foothold in many parts of the Stateowing to several factors including better coordination among the SFsand stiff resistance from the gullible tribals.However, the recovery of some advanced weapons from the Maoist hideouts has emerged amajor cause of concern for the SFs. According to data revealed by Odisha Police, in 2020, the Police recovered 61 ImprovisedExplosive Devices (IEDs) and 60 guns. As many as 26 sophisticated guns including LMG – 1,AK-47– 1, INSAS – 8, SLR – 7, Sten – 3,Carbin – 1, 303 – 3, 9mm – 2 and CM – 34 from the Maoists which is highest till now. Read less...
January - 7	Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire near Lengerimunda village at Chakapad area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on January 7, reports The New Indian Express. An anti-Maoist operation was launched by a joint team of Specia Read more... Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire near Lengerimunda village at Chakapad area in Kandhamal District of Odisha on January 7, reports The New Indian Express. An anti-Maoist operation was launched by a joint team of Special Operation Group (SOG) and District Volunteer Force (DVF) near the said village. While combing operation was underway, the rebels resorted to heavy firing and hurled grenades.The SFs retaliated following which the Maoists escaped taking advantage of the dense forest cover. While no casualty was reported from either side in the incident, the SFs recovered a detonator, two hand grenades, country-made guns, two magazines, haversacks, black uniforms, medicines, clothes and utensils from the camp. Read less...
January - 9	Security Forces (SFs) recovered a landmine allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to target the SFs in Handikhal forest under Chitrakonda block in Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports Sambad on January 10.Acting on a tip-off, Border Security Forces (BSF)troopers had Read more... Security Forces (SFs) recovered a landmine allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to target the SFs in Handikhal forest under Chitrakonda block in Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports Sambad on January 10.Acting on a tip-off, Border Security Forces (BSF)troopers had initiated a search operation in the area, later, a landmine weighing five kilograms kept inside a drum was spotted by the SFs. This apart, Maoist uniforms, articles, and walkie-talkie set were also seized from the spot. Later on, a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused the landmine. Read less...

*Data till , January 15, 2021

Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.

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