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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the base camp of a private construction company and set ablaze poclain hydraulic machine on Dobh-Dhangai road under Barachatti Police Station area in Gaya District on February 1, reports&nb
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the base camp of a private construction company and set ablaze poclain hydraulic machine on Dobh-Dhangai road under Barachatti Police Station area in Gaya District on February 1, reports UNI. A large number of CPI-Maoist cadres attacked the base camp of a private construction company engaged in construction of bridge over Harha River on Dobh-Dhangai road and took all labourers in their custody. They (Maoists) set ablaze the poclain machine of the company and also vandalised its property. They managed to escape from the spot after the incident and raids were being carried out to arrest them, said Police. "Eight people had been taken into custody for interrogation,” Police said and added that investigation was on to ascertain which outfit of the Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] was responsible for the attack.
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February - 1 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Birbal Oraon, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Bhitar Pandra village in Latehar District on February 1, reports India Today. "We had information tha
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Birbal Oraon, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Bhitar Pandra village in Latehar District on February 1, reports India Today. "We had information that the squads have been active in the Garu area for past several days and an anti-naxal operation was launched to apprehend them," Superintendent of Police (SP), Prasant Anand said adding that the Maoists have started firing at the approaching security personnel, forcing them to retaliate. SP, Prasant Anand said a Maoist identified as Birbal Oraon was killed while some others have received bullet injuries in the cross firing. However, the Maoists managed to escape, he said.
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February - 2 
The C-60, Maharashtra Police counter-insurgency commando unit, personnel of Gadchiroli Police exchanged fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during an inspection of the area in Kumadpar forest area in Gadchirol
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The C-60, Maharashtra Police counter-insurgency commando unit, personnel of Gadchiroli Police exchanged fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres during an inspection of the area in Kumadpar forest area in Gadchiroli District on February 2, reports The Indian Express. The Police recovered one .303 rifle, two 12-bore rifles and other Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] material after CPI-Maoist cadres fled into the jungle, said Police.
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February - 3 
Anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] Force from Kodagu, Mangaluru and Heggadadevanakote, along with Kodagu Police team, began combing operations on February 3, at Sampaje forest area in Kodagu District, after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M
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Anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] Force from Kodagu, Mangaluru and Heggadadevanakote, along with Kodagu Police team, began combing operations on February 3, at Sampaje forest area in Kodagu District, after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were allegedly spotted in the vicinity on February 2, reports The Times of India. The CPI-Maoist cadres turned up in Guddagadde village near Sampaje (Kodagu-Dakshina Kannada border) were clad in uniform that resembled the attire of armymen and introduced themselves as Maoists. According to Shankappa, a resident of Guddagadde village, three CPI-Maoist cadres came to his house and asked his family to prepare dinner.The trio could be Maoist Vikram Gowda and his associates, One of them could be aged around 60, said a villager. The combing operation in Chadavu, Arekallu, Subramanya and other reserved forest areas continued till late in the evening on February 3, said Kodagu Superintendent of Police (SP), Rajendra Prasad and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Sunder Raj.
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CPI-Maoist cadres set on fire 10 vehicles near Bhattiguda village under Modakpal Police Station limits in Bijapur District on February 3, reports India Today. Police officials said that construction of road was in progress between Kongupalli to
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CPI-Maoist cadres set on fire 10 vehicles near Bhattiguda village under Modakpal Police Station limits in Bijapur District on February 3, reports India Today. Police officials said that construction of road was in progress between Kongupalli to Bhattiguda. "This morning (February 3), Naxals came to the spot and asked the labourers involved in road construction to stop the work and then torched the vehicles," an official said.
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One Policeman was seriously injured as CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on a Police team in the forest area of Tippapuram village in Bijapur District on February 3, reports India Today. A composite squad of security personnel, including the Special
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One Policeman was seriously injured as CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on a Police team in the forest area of Tippapuram village in Bijapur District on February 3, reports India Today. A composite squad of security personnel, including the Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG), District Police, was out on patrol when the ultras opened fire, Police said. The Policeman, identified as Constable Arvind Salaam, sustained serious injuries in the attack. "After the naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] firing, Police launched a retaliatory attack. The exchange of fire lasted for around one-and-a-half hour following which the naxals fled from the spot," Police said. There is a possibility that some Maoists died in the Police firing, they said.
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A Police Constable was allegedly abducted and killed by the CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District February 4, reports Hindustan Times. “Assistant constable Sitaram Bagde, abducted last night (February 4), was found dead near Kachlaram vill
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A Police Constable was allegedly abducted and killed by the CPI-Maoist cadres in Bijapur District February 4, reports Hindustan Times. “Assistant constable Sitaram Bagde, abducted last night (February 4), was found dead near Kachlaram village under Farsegarh police station limits this morning (February 5),” Deputy Inspector General (DIG, south Bastar range), Sundarraj P said. The Maoists set ablaze a passenger bus near Kachlaram between Farsegarh and Toynar late on February 3, after asking its occupants to get down, the officer said. Subsequently, they stopped some passersby, including Bagde, who was on his motorcycle, at the spot. “When Naxals discovered his identity, they took him to forest along with them,” he said. Bagde’s body with his throat slit was spotted by some locals this morning, the DIG said.
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Bihar Police arrested Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one ‘commander’ of CPI-Maoist, from three different places in Gaya District on February 4, reports PrabhatKhabar. In the fist incident, five CPI-Maoist cadres
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Bihar Police arrested Eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one ‘commander’ of CPI-Maoist, from three different places in Gaya District on February 4, reports PrabhatKhabar. In the fist incident, five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Shankar Dayal, Sanjay Reddy, Siddhesh Kumar, Gopal Prasad of Padumachchak village and Dilip Ravidas of the Mohanpur village, associated with Revolutionary Communist Centre (RCC), is a splinter group of the former Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) now CPI-Maoist, were arrested by Barachatti Police. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres have confessed of their involvement in set ablaze of poclain hydraulic machine on Dobh-Dhangai road under Barachatti Police Station area in Gaya District on February 1. The Police recovered two pieces of detonator, five gelatin, one kilo phosphorus, sutar, aadhar card, mobile and globes. These five Maoists were produced in court and sent to jail.In the second incident, Special Task Force (STF) arrested two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as CPI-Maoist commander Sunil Yadav and his partner Dhananjay Ravidas in Gaya District. The duo have admitted of their involvement in burning of set ablaze of poclain hydraulic machine on the Harrah river and also in Amas and Gurua, said Barachatti Police Chief, Chetanand Jha and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Inspector, Ajay Kumar Sahu. In the third incident, Police arrested CPI-Maoist cadre identified as Shrikant Manjhi, who is abscounding for the last 11 years from Jarlahi village, said Mohanpur Police Station In-Charge, Neeraj Kumar.
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February - 4 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Manoj Podiyam (24), an employee of a road contractor, at Gatam village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District on February 4, reports The Times of India. Podiyam, th
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Manoj Podiyam (24), an employee of a road contractor, at Gatam village under Katekalyan Police Station limits in Dantewada District on February 4, reports The Times of India. Podiyam, the deceased, was working as an accountant (munshi) with a private contractor engaged in road construction work in the area. Maoists stormed into Podiyam's house at Gatam, around 400 kilometres from State capital, Raipur, and shot him in front of his wife, the Police said. Podiyam's sister-in-law Muskan Mandavi (10) was hit in the leg by a ricocheting bullet.
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February - 4 
Over 30 percent of the 4,600 bulletproof jackets received by Maharashtra Police failed the AK-47 bullet test during trials, reports The Times of India on February 5. The jackets returned to a Kanpur-based manufacturing firm were from three
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Over 30 percent of the 4,600 bulletproof jackets received by Maharashtra Police failed the AK-47 bullet test during trials, reports The Times of India on February 5. The jackets returned to a Kanpur-based manufacturing firm were from three different batches. The jackets are primarily meant to be used by Police Personnel during anti-Maoist operations in Gadchiroli District and in other areas, the Quick Response Team (QRT) of Mumbai Police and the Force One, the elite commando force raised after the 2008 terror strikes. The State Police started receiving the jacket consignments in the last quarter of 2017. “We have sent back 1,430 bulletproof jackets to the manufacturer as they did not pass our test with AK-47 bullets," said Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) (Procurement and Coordination), V V Laxminarayana.
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February - 4 
Police arrested Mahesh Singh Kharwar alias Aditya ji, a ‘zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Taal village under Panki Police Station area in Daltonganj City in Palamu District on February 4
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Police arrested Mahesh Singh Kharwar alias Aditya ji, a ‘zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Taal village under Panki Police Station area in Daltonganj City in Palamu District on February 4, reports UNI. Palamu, Superintendent of Police (SP), Inderjeet Mahtha said “This is a big catch for us. We nabbed him while he was returning from Patna in Bihar after medical treatment. He has confessed to his involvement in encounters with the security forces at Burha Pahar last January.” Acting on the inputs provided by Kharwar, Police conducted raids at the house of one Umesh Yadav in Andag village under Panki Tehsil (revenue unit) of Palamu District during which a desi katta, five live cartridges, a bundle of codex wire was recovered. The SP said that Kharwar, brother-in-law of Maoist ‘commander’ Chhotu Singh Kharwar, had joined the Maoists ranks in the age of 14 and had been working for them since then.
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February - 4 
Tension has mounted on the Andhra Pradesh (AP)-Telangana border with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres resorting to violence during the last few days, reports The Hindu on February 5. The Central Forces
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Tension has mounted on the Andhra Pradesh (AP)-Telangana border with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres resorting to violence during the last few days, reports The Hindu on February 5. The Central Forces taking up anti-Maoist operations in the border forests have sounded an alert. CPI-Maoist cadres have restricted the Paramilitary forces from gaining entry into Maoist strongholds by digging trenches and felling trees on the roads. The CPI-Maoist leaders are holding meetings with the villagers in tribal pockets. With the CPI-Maoist cadres intensifying their movements in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, the Greyhounds parties have been alerted and combing operations stepped up. People’s Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA) cadres damaged the roads, blasted a bridge and injured three persons including a CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and two civilians in the last few days. The AP Police recently stressed on deployment of more police forces to curb Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] activities. The Maoist problem is an inter-State issue; we are holding discussions with our counterparts in the Naxal -dominated States. The cooperation from the officers is good. The Police are conducting medical camps and sports activities to win the hearts of the public in tribal pockets, said Police official.
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February - 4 
Two CPI-Maoist cadres, who were carrying a total reward of INR 1.1 million on their heads, surrendered before Kondagaon, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava in Kondagaon District on February 4, reports UNI. The surrendered Maoists in
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Two CPI-Maoist cadres, who were carrying a total reward of INR 1.1 million on their heads, surrendered before Kondagaon, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava in Kondagaon District on February 4, reports UNI. The surrendered Maoists included ‘East Bastar Division company number 6’ member Umesh Kumeti (18) and Bayanar Local Operation Squad (LOS) member Sampo Korram (17), Police said. The State Government had announced a reward of INR 800,000 on the head of Kumeti, while Korram was carrying a reward of INR 300,000. Both rebels were wanted in connection with the Tetam, Tushpal and Irpanar Maoist attacks on Security Forces (SFss) during 2016 and 2017, Police said.
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February - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Police in a forest area under Etapalli area in Gadchiroli District on February 5, during the day-long bandh (general shutdown) called by Maoists in the Dandkaran
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with the Police in a forest area under Etapalli area in Gadchiroli District on February 5, during the day-long bandh (general shutdown) called by Maoists in the Dandkaranya region, reports Business Standard. The incident occurred in Etapalli area at around 3 PM when the Maoists opened fire at a patrolling team of C-60 commandos, the Gadchiroli Police said in a release. "After the gun battle, the Maoists fled while leaving the body of a male ultra behind," it said. An 8 mm rifle and articles of daily use of Maoists were recovered from the spot, according to the release. Police are trying to identify the slain Maoist.
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February - 5 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 'Central Committee (CC) member', Vijay Arya, allegedly involved in nearly two dozen cases of Naxalite violence in different states including Bihar, Jharkhand and undivided Andhra Pradesh will be soon prese
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 'Central Committee (CC) member', Vijay Arya, allegedly involved in nearly two dozen cases of Naxalite violence in different states including Bihar, Jharkhand and undivided Andhra Pradesh will be soon presented in a Sub-Divisional Court in Punjab in connection with a case registered against him, reports The Times of India on February 6. The case against Arya was registered in Kharar Sub-Divisional town of Punjab. Arya is currently lodged in Gaya Central jail. Jail authorities have already received the production warrant from the Punjab court. He has also been granted bail in all the three cases registered against him in Gaya District. The other ongoing cases are in various stages of trial. Being a high security prisoner, Arya needs proper and well-trained escort. "I have requested the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to depute Police personnel for taking Arya to the Punjab court," said Jail Superintendent, Rajiv Kumar.
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February - 5 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested Saidul Singapanga (36), for ‘Maoist links’ and produced in a sessions court of Mumbai on February 5, reports The Indian Express. Chief Public Prosecutor Lata Chheda told the court that the interrogation
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested Saidul Singapanga (36), for ‘Maoist links’ and produced in a sessions court of Mumbai on February 5, reports The Indian Express. Chief Public Prosecutor Lata Chheda told the court that the interrogation of the seven others arrested earlier had led them to Singapanga. “The current accused’s name had reflected in the statements of other witnesses. Along with one of the accused, he had gone to collect funds for the party,” Chedda submitted before the court. “At the time of the arrest of the other men, he was not at his house,” the investigating officer of the ATS told the court. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that the seven other persons, identified as Ajay Dosri alias Krishna Lingaya alias Venugopal (40), Shankarayya, Babushankar Banguri, Narsayya, Ravi Marpalli, Ramesh Golala and Satyanarayan alias Sataya, were arrested from various places in Thane District on January 12. The Police claimed that the arrested persons working as labourers and members of trade unions, were looking to recruit members for the Maoist organisation. The court sent Singapanga to Police custody till February 12.
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February - 5 
Six wagons and the locomotive of a goods train derailed on the Kirandul-Visakhapatnam railway section in Dantewada District, after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres uprooted the rail tracks to disrupt train traffic during a Bandh (
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Six wagons and the locomotive of a goods train derailed on the Kirandul-Visakhapatnam railway section in Dantewada District, after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres uprooted the rail tracks to disrupt train traffic during a Bandh (general shut down) called by them on February 5, reports The Week. The CPI-Maoist cadres uprooted the tracks between Bhansi and Bacheli, leading to the derailment of six wagons and the engine of the goods train. The train, loaded with iron ore, was on its way to Visakhapatnam from Kirandul, derailed around 7 pm in the forests under Bacheli Police Station limits and there were no casualities reported.
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February - 5 
The Bandh (general shut down) called by CPI-Maoist in protest against repression by Centre and State Government was peaceful and total in the forest Mandals, Charla of Bhadradri Kothagudem District and Charla in Jayashankar-Bhupalapally District on
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The Bandh (general shut down) called by CPI-Maoist in protest against repression by Centre and State Government was peaceful and total in the forest Mandals, Charla of Bhadradri Kothagudem District and Charla in Jayashankar-Bhupalapally District on February 5, reports The Times of India. Shops and establishments, including cinema theatres, petrol bunks and educational institutions, remained closed on February 5.
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February - 5 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployed to combat CPI-Maoist in Chhattisgarh has taken up the responsibility of educating the children in the Maoist-affected villages, by providing them free coaching, reports The Times of India on February 6
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployed to combat CPI-Maoist in Chhattisgarh has taken up the responsibility of educating the children in the Maoist-affected villages, by providing them free coaching, reports The Times of India on February 6. In Cherpal village under Bijapur Tehsil (revenue unit) of Bijapur District, where a group of 30 to 40 children of age not more than 15 years can be seen sitting on a bench under a tree and a CRPF jawan (trooper) of 85 Battalion teaching them with the help of a board. Through this, the CRPF is not only trying to improve the future prospects of these children but also protecting them from getting recruited by Maoists who are known for training young children for combat operations.
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February - 5 
The CPI-Maoist have given a call for ‘Dandakaranya-Telangana’ bandh (general shutdown) on February 5 against State and Central Governments for implementing anti-people policies, detaining innocent tribal people and “killin
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The CPI-Maoist have given a call for ‘Dandakaranya-Telangana’ bandh (general shutdown) on February 5 against State and Central Governments for implementing anti-people policies, detaining innocent tribal people and “killing Maoists in fake encounters,” reports New Indian Express. The Police beefed up security in all the Bhadrachalam agency areas in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District along the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border and conducted vehicle checks extensively.
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February - 5 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable and immovable properties valued at INR 8.6 million of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Sandeep Yadav alias Vijay Yadav, in-charge of Madhya Zone of Bihar-Jharkh
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable and immovable properties valued at INR 8.6 million of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Sandeep Yadav alias Vijay Yadav, in-charge of Madhya Zone of Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee (BJSAC), reports UNI on February 5. This is the first ever attachment of properties of CPI-Maoist leader by any agency in India. The attached properties include three plots in the name of his wife Rajanti Devi in Aurangabad District, two similar plots in Gaya District and an advance payment amount of INR 1.43 million made by Yadav's son-in-law for a flat in Dwarka area of Delhi. A few vehicles and bank deposits have also been attached as part of the order issued by the agency. The ED said it took cognisance of Yadav's alleged criminal activities after going through over 100 First Information Reports (FIRs) and chargesheets filed by Bihar Police against him, his brother Dhanik Lal Mandal and other family members, including his wife and son. During investigation, it has been revealed that cash to the tune of more than INR 10.50 million was infused in several bank accounts and immovable assets held in the name of family members of Sandeep Yadav out of which properties valued at INR 8.6 million have been detected and attached, said ED, adds The Telegraph on February 6.
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February - 6 
A jawan of the Border Security Force (BSF) sustained bullet injury in an early morning encounter on February 6, between SFs and armed Maoists in Gome Pahadi under Koyelibeda Police Station area in Kanker District, reports The Indian Express. The exch
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A jawan of the Border Security Force (BSF) sustained bullet injury in an early morning encounter on February 6, between SFs and armed Maoists in Gome Pahadi under Koyelibeda Police Station area in Kanker District, reports The Indian Express. The exchange of fire took place in a forest when a joint team of the BSF’s 35th battalion and the District Force was out on an anti-Maoist operation, Superintendent of Police (SP), K L Dhruv said. When the SFs were advancing through the forest between Gome and Gattakal villages, when a group of Maoists fired on them leading to the gun battle, Dhruv said. However, the rebels soon escaped from the spot, while Constable Virappa KB, belonging to BSF’s 35th battalion, sustained injuries in his leg below the knee in the encounter.
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February - 6 
Andhra Pradesh Police neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Amtakuru in Kurnool District on February 6, reports One India Telugu. The Police found a plastic drum hidden underground and recovered one live grenade, one wire
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Andhra Pradesh Police neutralised a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump at Amtakuru in Kurnool District on February 6, reports One India Telugu. The Police found a plastic drum hidden underground and recovered one live grenade, one wireless set, 35 grenades and explosive materials during a search operation in Nallamalla forests.
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February - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered couple of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from a school toilet at Kukukala under Naudiha Police Station area of the Palamu District on February 6, reports UNI. The incident was planned by Communist Party of India-
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered couple of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from a school toilet at Kukukala under Naudiha Police Station area of the Palamu District on February 6, reports UNI. The incident was planned by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad led by Abhijeet Yadav and Sanjay Bodra to inflict damage on the SFs but would have changed their plans at the last moment as Security Personnel no longer stay there, said Palamu Superintendent of Police(SP), Inderjeet Mahtha. The SFs recovered the IEDs with 10 pieces of detonators, 30 meter of codex wire, batteries and bombs were defused, added Chattarpur, Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Shambhu Kumar Singh.
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February - 6 
The villagers of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Pundag of Balrampur District, near the Jharkhand border, have demanded to settle at some other place due to fear of Maoists in the area, reports Deshbandhu on February 7. On Febru
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The villagers of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Pundag of Balrampur District, near the Jharkhand border, have demanded to settle at some other place due to fear of Maoists in the area, reports Deshbandhu on February 7. On February 4, a large number of villagers, led by former Pundag Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self Government institution), Bachu Singh, reached the District headquarters Balrampur and conveyed their feelings by meeting the Superintendent of Police (SP). The villagers of Pundag claimed that the Jharkhand Government had shifted residents of the slum of Jharkhand belonging to Pundag to a safe place. Earlier, on December 6, 2017, the villagers of Pundag had also conveyed their problems after reaching District headquarters Balrampur, even before the memorandum was handed over. Due to the masses of Maoists in the area, the villagers are frightened about security.
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February - 6 
Three Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) personnel were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District on February 6, reports The Asian Age. Injured constables, N
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Three Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) personnel were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District on February 6, reports The Asian Age. Injured constables, Nitesh Dewangan, Anil Dhruv and Bhaluram Toppo, were returning to their base camp after conducting search operation in Kutru-Farshegarh area, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Khoman Singh, said. The Security Force (SF) personnel were returning after carrying out an anti-Maoist operation when the blast occurred in a forest near Ranibodli village, around 450 kilometres from State capital, Raipur.
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February - 7 
An Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Head constable, identified as Yelappa Koppad was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Narayanpur District on February 7, rep
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An Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Head constable, identified as Yelappa Koppad was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Narayanpur District on February 7, reports The Hindu. The IED blast occurred two kilometres from Dhanora Police Station on Dhanora-Orchha road, when Security Forces (SFs) were carrying out the road opening duty. Koppad was injured and taken to Narayanpur for treatment, said Police official.
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February - 7 
SFs arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from forest area of Basaguda in Bijapur District on February 7, reports ANI. SFs recovered detonator, wires and other equipment from him. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be asserted.
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SFs arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre from forest area of Basaguda in Bijapur District on February 7, reports ANI. SFs recovered detonator, wires and other equipment from him. The identity of the arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is yet to be asserted.
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February - 7 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Jaya alias Shanti Masu Mattami and Ranita alias Sunita Namdev Kodape surrendered to the Police in Gadchiroli District on February 7, reports The Hindu. The duo surrendered in the p
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Jaya alias Shanti Masu Mattami and Ranita alias Sunita Namdev Kodape surrendered to the Police in Gadchiroli District on February 7, reports The Hindu. The duo surrendered in the presence of Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhinav Deshmukh. Mattami joined the military wing of the People’s Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA), in 2012 as a cadre of Bhamaragad Dalam(armed squad). In 2013, she was shifted to the PLGA Platoon No.14, and in 2017, she was made the ‘deputy commander’ of the platoon. She was wanted in 29 cases including 11 murder cases, six cases of arson, and 12 cases of attack on Police teams. She carried a reward of INR 400,000 on her head. Kodape joined Aheri Dalam in 2013, and was transferred to Sironcha Dalam in 2016. She was an accused in eight cases of murder, four cases of arson, and 11 cases of attack on Police teams in the District. She carried a reward of INR 200,000 on her head. CPI-Maoist cadres had forcibly taken away Kodape from her parents when she was 13 years old. We hope these two surrenders will encourage others to shun the path of violence, said Police statement.
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February - 8 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘jan militia commander’ was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Hiroli village in Dantewada District on February 8, reports First Post. The exchange of fire took place late Wednesday (
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘jan militia commander’ was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Hiroli village in Dantewada District on February 8, reports First Post. The exchange of fire took place late Wednesday (February 7) evening in Dokapara forest under Kirandul Police Station limits when a joint team of SFs was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Gorakhnath Baghel said. "The composite squad of Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) was cordoning off the forest area on the border of Dantewada and Bijapur districts, around 450 kilometres away from the capital, Raipur, when it came under heavy fire from ultras in Dokapara, leading to the gun-battle," he said. After the guns fell silent, the SFs recovered the body of a Maoist along with one 315 bore gun from the spot, the ASP said, adding that the Maoist has been identified as Ungami alias Chakra, who was active as a ‘jan militia commander’.
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February - 8 
An exchange of fire took place between the Maoists and a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) team, when a group of around 40-50 armed Maoists was spotted near a depot of the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) plant in Bacheli area o
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An exchange of fire took place between the Maoists and a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) team, when a group of around 40-50 armed Maoists was spotted near a depot of the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) plant in Bacheli area of the Bailadila Mines in Dantewada District on February 8, reports The Hindu. “The CISF neutralised the Maoists [who] ran towards Bijapur District … normal operations at the mining area have resumed,” a Police officer said.
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February - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dalam (armed squad) member of Malkangiri District of Odisha, in the Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) region, Muttha Rayi alias Beerayya (29), surrendered before Superintendent of P
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dalam (armed squad) member of Malkangiri District of Odisha, in the Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) region, Muttha Rayi alias Beerayya (29), surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP), Vishal Gunni, along with wife and children, in East Godavari District on February 8, reports The Hindu. SP, Gunni said Rayi, who belongs to Penkurayi village of Kalimela mandal (administrative sub-division) in Malkangiri District of Odisha joined the Revolutionary People's Council (RPC) dalam in 2004 and continued till 2012. He was elevated as ‘member of action team’ in 2005 and was armed with a Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) rifle and a pistol. After being elevated to the post of ‘Area Committee Member, (ACM)’ in 2012, he left the movement and was reportedly hiding in Chennai, State capital of Tamil Nadu, fearing arrest by the Police. Rayi was allegedly involved in the killing of ‘Police informer’, Kimudu Harinath of Marriguda village under Donkarayi Police Station limits in East Godavari District, killing of a Constable of Odisha Police in Rajakonda village of Kalimela area in Malkangiri District in 2007, and was also involved in killing of two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans (troopers) in 2007. The SP said that Muttha Rayi was also allegedly involved in the killing of 21-personnel of the Special Operations Group (SOG) team of Odisha that was travelling in landmine proof vehicle in 2008, and in killing of several persons branding them as ‘informers’.
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February - 8 
The Police arrested three Maoists from Ketulnar village forest under Kutru Police Station limits in Bijapur District on February 8, reports Mid-Day. The cadres, identified as Hadmo Podiyami (35) was active as a ‘militia commander’, while Raju Tati (3
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The Police arrested three Maoists from Ketulnar village forest under Kutru Police Station limits in Bijapur District on February 8, reports Mid-Day. The cadres, identified as Hadmo Podiyami (35) was active as a ‘militia commander’, while Raju Tati (30) and Budhram Podiyam (35) as a militia member and DAKMS (Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan- a frontal wing of Maoists) member, were arrested from Ketulnar village forest under Kutru Police limits when a joint team of the DRG and local Police was out on a search operation, a senior Police official said. All three were wanted for the killing of a Police Constable, Suklu Gota, in Farsegarh area of the District in 2017. They were also wanted in cases related to loot, arson and the Arms Act.
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February - 9 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and another injured during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Palamau District on February 9, reports India Today. The encounter took place in Jhunjhuna jungle under Nao
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and another injured during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Palamau District on February 9, reports India Today. The encounter took place in Jhunjhuna jungle under Naodiha Police Station, the Police said, adding, four firearms and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered from the spot. Another Maoist, a 15-year-old girl, suffered splinter injuries, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha. The girl who was later taken into custody told Police that she had joined the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] outfit out of poverty, Mahatha said, adding, she would be rehabilitated. She also told police that three to four other Naxals fled after they received bullet injuries, the SP said.
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February - 9 
Chhattisgarh State Government allotted INR 43.09 billion in the budget of 2018-19, reports The Hitavada on February 10.The outlay includes creation of Special Operations Group (SOG) to strengthen anti-terror activities, new Police Stat
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Chhattisgarh State Government allotted INR 43.09 billion in the budget of 2018-19, reports The Hitavada on February 10.The outlay includes creation of Special Operations Group (SOG) to strengthen anti-terror activities, new Police Stations, Outposts, 225 posts of traffic management, special women crime cell in six Districts, installation of Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTVs) in 232 Police Stations, C & D category fire-stations in 17 Districts, 30 barracks to reduce congestion in jails apart from INR 2.3 billion for Special Central Scheme (SCS) for LWE affected districts.
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February - 9 
Maharashtra Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader identified as Rammana alias Shrinivas Vitthalanna Madru alias Ravi alias Suresh (65), along with his wife Padma Kodape alias&
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Maharashtra Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader identified as Rammana alias Shrinivas Vitthalanna Madru alias Ravi alias Suresh (65), along with his wife Padma Kodape alias Sammakka alias Lata(55) from Ballarshah town of Chandrapur District on February 9, reports The Hindu.Rammana headed the technical department of the CPI-Maoist in Chhattisgarh. He was working in the Maoist movement since 1976-77. He was given the responsibility of the CPI-Maoist technical wing in 1995. He worked for the Maoists in Kondagoan, Maad, Tipagarh, Aheri and Bastar area after 1996. He was involved in the manufacture of weapons for the CPI-Maoist. He also worked as a trainer to the young CPI-Maoist cadres in weapon training. He carried a reward of INR 2.5 million on his head. Ramanna’s wife Padma Kodape was working for the CPI-Maoist since 1992 and carried a reward of INR 600,000 and was believed to be involved in violent incidents in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra, said Police statement. The Maoist couple are associated with Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), presently the most powerful entity within the CPI-Maoist operational setup as members, were going from Allapalli to Hyderabad on February 9. The Police recovered INR 50,000 and two pen drives from them which revealed that Maoist couple used to allegedly give technical support like assembling and disassembling of weapons and wireless support, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Niyati Thaker, adds The Hitavada.
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February - 9 
Superintendent of Police (SP), Laxman Nimbargi said that there is no Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] activity in Udupi District on February 9, reports The Hindu. The Police had been holding regular meetings with people in areas that
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Superintendent of Police (SP), Laxman Nimbargi said that there is no Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] activity in Udupi District on February 9, reports The Hindu. The Police had been holding regular meetings with people in areas that were considered Naxal-affected in the District. There were four camps of the Anti-Naxal Force in Jeddinagadde, Shankarnaryana, Hebri and Karkala Rural Police Station limits in the District and there was also the Anti Naxal squad of the Police.
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February - 9 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former colleague, branding him a ‘Police informer’, at his native Phulpar village under Baikunthpur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Koriya District on February 9, reports
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former colleague, branding him a ‘Police informer’, at his native Phulpar village under Baikunthpur Tehsil (revenue unit) in Koriya District on February 9, reports India Today. Hinga Madkami, who had surrendered in June last year (2017), was shot dead by rebels last night (February 9) at his native Phulpar village under Kuakonda Police Station limits, a senior Police official said. After quitting the CPI-Maoist outfit, Madkami was working as an informer for the Special Task Force (STF) in the area, the Police official said. On Thursday (February 8), Madkami had gone to Phulpar, located around 450 kilometres away from the State capital, Raipur, to take part in rituals being performed at his house following the death of his mother, the official said. The rebels stormed his home, attacked him with sharp weapons before shooting him, the official informed.
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February - 9 
Two CPI-Maoist cadres, including a ‘deputy commander’, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Bodla village under Gatapar Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on February 9, reports Bu
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Two CPI-Maoist cadres, including a ‘deputy commander’, were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Bodla village under Gatapar Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on February 9, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place at around 12.30 pm in the forest when a joint team of of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), District Reserve Guard (DRG), District Force and Hawk Force of Madhya Pradesh Police was out on a counter-insurgency operation in Gatapar, located around 160 kilometres away from the State capital, Raipur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Prashant Agrawal said. "After the guns fell silent, security forces searched the area and recovered bodies of two naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] along with two weapons," Agrawal said. The slain Maoists were later identified as Vinod alias Daven Sherku Ram, ‘deputy commander’ of military platoon no. 55 of Maoists, who was a native of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, and Sagar, who hailed from south Bastar and was a member of the platoon, he said. Vinod and Sagar were carrying cash reward of INR 800,000 and INR 200,000 on their heads respectively. Arms and ammunition and some other items of daily use were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 10 
A joint operation by Tiruvallur Police and the ‘Q’ Branch of the State Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as D Dasarathan and his wife, Kanimozhi and Dasarathan’s brother Vetriveerapandiyan in Pullara
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A joint operation by Tiruvallur Police and the ‘Q’ Branch of the State Police arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as D Dasarathan and his wife, Kanimozhi and Dasarathan’s brother Vetriveerapandiyan in Pullarambakkam, near Pondicherry in Tiruvallur District on February 10, reports The Hindu. Dasarathan, Maoist leader has been hiding since 2003, while his wife, Kanimozhi was underground since 2008. They were booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for offences including criminal conspiracy and starting a war. They were produced before the magistrate and sent to judicial custody on February 11, said Senior Police Officer.
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February - 10 
Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Bodki Kowasi alias Sukhram (33) and his wife Ganga Madkami alias Manila (30), surrendered before the Senior Police officials in Bijapur District on February 10, reports Business Standard. Kowasi, was active as Loc
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Two CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Bodki Kowasi alias Sukhram (33) and his wife Ganga Madkami alias Manila (30), surrendered before the Senior Police officials in Bijapur District on February 10, reports Business Standard. Kowasi, was active as Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS), ‘deputy commander’ under Kamaloor Area Committee of CPI-Maoist and carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head. His wife, Madkami was working as a member of Matwada Local Organisation Squad (LOS) and carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on her head. The CPI-Maoist duo expressed disappointment over the hollow ideology of the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]movement and violence. A cash of INR 10,000 each was given to them as encouragement amount, said Police official.
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February - 10 
An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police at Toogudem Police base camp under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District on February 10, reports Namasthe Telangana. The temporary Po
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An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police at Toogudem Police base camp under Pamed Police Station limits in Bijapur District on February 10, reports Namasthe Telangana. The temporary Police base camp was recently established to facilitate construction of roads in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected areas of Telangana-Chhattisgarh border. CPI-Maoist cadres have tried to attack this Police base camp thrice in a span of seven days and fled from the encounter site after Police retailed fire.
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February - 11 
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan (trooper), identified Sondhar Hemla, was killed in a Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District on February 11,
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A District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan (trooper), identified Sondhar Hemla, was killed in a Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bijapur District on February 11, reports The Pioneer. The incident took place when the DRG team was out for an area domination operation in the forest near Tippapuram, nearly 500 kilometres south of Raipur (State Capital). DRG Assistant Constable, Sondhar Hemla, unknowingly stepped on IED and died on spot. The Police launched combing operation in the area against CPI-Maoist cadres.
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February - 11 
A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as from Sanjay Hansda from Hasikol forest in Jamui District on February 11, reports UNI. The arrested CPI
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A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as from Sanjay Hansda from Hasikol forest in Jamui District on February 11, reports UNI. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre is an associate of ‘area commander’ of CPI-Maoist, Siddhu Koda. He was involved in demanding levy (ransom money) from private companies and accused in various cases of loot, kidnapping and murder registered at various Police Stations in the District. He is also wanted by Jharkhand Police, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagannath Reddy
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February - 12 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked forest guards at two outposts inside Kanha National Park in Mandla District on February 12, reports Hindustan Times. Around 20 CPI-Maoist cadres snatched wireless set an
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked forest guards at two outposts inside Kanha National Park in Mandla District on February 12, reports Hindustan Times. Around 20 CPI-Maoist cadres snatched wireless set and mobiles, and set fire to the maps and topography sheets during the attack. This is the first time CPI-Maoist attacked forest officials in the tribal District of Mandla, situated some 400 kilometres east of Bhopal (State Capital). The CPI-Maoist cadres were part of Vistaar Dalam (armed squad), with its presence in Balaghat. The Vistaar Dalam is believed to have between 70 and 100 CPI-Maoist cadres. The CPI-Maoist attack was confirmed by Additional Director General of Balaghat zone, J Janardhan.
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February - 12 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in two different incidents in Giridih District on February 12, reports The Pioneer. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Sanjay Hansda, and Su
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in two different incidents in Giridih District on February 12, reports The Pioneer. In the first incident, two CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Sanjay Hansda, and Sukhdeo Murmu, who are associated with Sidhu Koda’s squad were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Barkhutia forest from Chakai Police Station limits in the District. One 315 loaded rifle,170 live cartridges, one local made pistol,315 cartridges, and a cache of Maoist-related items, including material used in making explosives were recovered from them. The SFs chased the CPI-Maoist cadres between Tetaria and Bhatuakura forest and arrested them, Superintendent of Police (SP), Surendra Kumar Jha. In the second incident, two armed CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Prakash Murmu, and Ambu Marandi were arrested in Barkhutia forest of the District. The CPI-Maoist cadres were armed with explosives and arms and part of Sidhu Koda’s squad, added SP, SK Jha.
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February - 12 
The Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire during a raid on a camp of the Maoists near Tikarpadu under Jodamba Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) of Chitrakonda Police limits i
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The Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire during a raid on a camp of the Maoists near Tikarpadu under Jodamba Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) of Chitrakonda Police limits in Malkangiri District on February 12, reports The Pioneer. The heavy exchange of fire took place inside the jungle near Tikarpadu when a joint squad of Greyhounds of Andhra Pradesh and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Odisha Police Forces swooped down a Maoist camp during a joint combing operation. However, No casualties have been reported during the exchange of fire. Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena said there were around 50 Maoists, including some leaders, at the camp at the time of firing. "Specifically, we can't divulge as which Maoist leader was present at the camp, but there were a few Maoist leaders. Unable to face heavy firing from our side, the Maoists fled the spot," Meena said, adds The Telegraph. According to reports, taking advantage of the difficult terrain and dense jungle as many as 50 Maoists, including their top leader Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna alias RK managed to escape. Police suspect that top rebel leaders had congregated at the camp to chalk out their strategy to carry out a major attack. At least 45 Maoist kit bags, six AK fire ammunition, two INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle rounds, six live 303, wire bundles, gas cutters 9 mm carbine magazine, explosive slurry and detonators were recovered from the camp, adds Webindia123.
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February - 12 
Work on the Gurupriya River Bridge, which aims to connect about 151 villages of seven panchayats with Malkangiri District, has been extended for the fourth time after missing three deadlines, reports The Telegraphon February 13. An off
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Work on the Gurupriya River Bridge, which aims to connect about 151 villages of seven panchayats with Malkangiri District, has been extended for the fourth time after missing three deadlines, reports The Telegraphon February 13. An official said the bridge was expected to be operational by March end. "Out of the 22 concrete slabs, work on 19 has been completed. We hope to complete the work before the March end," said the Malkangiri Public Works Department (PWD)'s Executive Engineer, Arun Kumar Sahu.
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February - 13 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) files a 35 page main chargesheet with a 1,000 page annexure in a Naxal [Left Wing Extremists (LWE)] funding case against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) top ‘central committee (CC)
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) files a 35 page main chargesheet with a 1,000 page annexure in a Naxal [Left Wing Extremists (LWE)] funding case against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) top ‘central committee (CC) member’ Sudhakar as the main accused along with four others, reports India Today on February 14. The agency has sought prosecution sanction from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) against the five accused. The case related to August 2017, where Ranchi Police had arrested Sudhakar's brother, B Narayan and business partner Satyanarayan Reddy at Ranchi station with INR 2.515 million in cash and over half a kilogram of gold biscuits worth about INR1.2 million. The delivery of cash and gold was meant for Sudhakar's family in Telangana.The NIA has been able to unearth the conspiracy of the inter-state module involving Jharkhand and Telangana. Though scientific evidence has been put forth in the chargesheet, the agency has mentioned details of a conspiracy from open sources like the web. Sudhakar has been extorting money from businessmen involved in mining, road construction and others in Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Odisha's forested areas. Sudhakar has also allegedly collected levies from Jharkhand's Koyal Sankh Zone of the CPI-Maoist.
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February - 13 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Nildhar alias Guddu (25), Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member, Ginnu (25) and Ghassuram (30) ‘Jan Militia’ cadres were arrested near Ehakli rivu
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Nildhar alias Guddu (25), Local Organisation Squad (LOS) member, Ginnu (25) and Ghassuram (30) ‘Jan Militia’ cadres were arrested near Ehakli rivulet in forest under Mardapal Police Station in Kondagaon District on February 13, reports The Pioneer. Security Forces (SFs) arrested the trio during a search operation. Guddu was carrying a reward of INR 300,000 over his head. An 8-kilogram tiffin bomb, CPI-Maoist banners and literature were recovered from the possession of the two ‘Jan Militia’ members. They admitted that the explosive was meant to target the SFs during their operation in the region. The trio was allegedly involved in several incidents, including planting of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and attacks on Police parties, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Maheshwar Nag.
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February - 14 
As many as nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia members surrendered before Narsipatnam’s Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Ariff Hafeez, in Visakhapatnam District on February 14, reports The Hans India. Accord
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As many as nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia members surrendered before Narsipatnam’s Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Ariff Hafeez, in Visakhapatnam District on February 14, reports The Hans India. According to Police, the surrendered militia members were identified as J Bobbili (28), V Veeranna (45), J Bala Raju (48), P Magae (45) J Gangamma (40), K Parvathi (20), J Seetamma (40) and K Laxmi (38). All the members hail from Manta Bheemavaram panchayat in Mandapalli village of Koyyur mandal (administrative sub-division) in the District. ASP Hafeez said that the nine members were threatened by the Maoist leaders to assist them in anti-social activities in the agency. Maoists also utilised them as informers and demanded them arrange food to the group members. Unable to consider their demands, pressure to involve in anti-social activities, the members surrendered before the Police, the ASP explained.
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February - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp located in the hills of Jongeras under Kukanar Police Station limits in Sukma District, and recovered a huge cache of explosive materials, on February 14, reports N
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp located in the hills of Jongeras under Kukanar Police Station limits in Sukma District, and recovered a huge cache of explosive materials, on February 14, reports New Indian Express. A joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and District Force of Police carried out the operation last evening (February 13), Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, south Bastar), Sundarraj P said. “After a brief encounter Maoists escaped from their camp taking benefit of the dense jungle,” he said. During search, eight bullet-proof jackets looted by Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWE)] from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans (troopers) after ambushes, a huge quantity of detonators and gelatin rods, cordex wire, batteries, five steel tiffins of various sizes used to make explosive devices and Maoist uniforms were seized from the camp, he added.
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February - 15 
2 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police in Kondagaon District on February 15, reports Business Standard. The arrested Maoist couples, identified as Ramdhar Sorey (20), and Parvati Corram (20), both residents
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2 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police in Kondagaon District on February 15, reports Business Standard. The arrested Maoist couples, identified as Ramdhar Sorey (20), and Parvati Corram (20), both residents of Narayanpur District, were ‘Jan Militia’ members. "18 kgs of Tiffin bomb, Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] banner, literature, wire and other items were recovered from their possession," Police said.
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February - 16 
Around seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civil contractor identified as Shiba Shankar Dash alias Tunu Dash at a site near Paji Bahali under Bijepur Police limits in Kalahandi District on February 1
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Around seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civil contractor identified as Shiba Shankar Dash alias Tunu Dash at a site near Paji Bahali under Bijepur Police limits in Kalahandi District on February 16, reports Pragativadi. CPI-Maoist cadres reached the spot in three motorcycles and fired four bullets into Dash’s body, said Police. The motive behind the killing is yet to be ascertained, however, the rebels reportedly raising ‘Maoist Zindabaad’ slogans fled the spot after firing at Dash. “The armed miscreants came and asked Shivashankar for payment. He told them to get money from his clerk. They fired six rounds at him,” said brother of the deceased, Ramashankar Das.
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February - 16 
Jharkhand Police arrested Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ identified as Devendra Ganjhu alias Kanhai ji alias Manikant
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Jharkhand Police arrested Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ identified as Devendra Ganjhu alias Kanhai ji alias Manikant ji aliasChaudhary ji from Lawalong Police Station area in Chatra District on February 16, reports Hindustan Times. He was wanted in more than a dozen cases of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in Chatra, Hazaribagh and Ramgarh Districts. The Police was tipped off about the assembly of a TPC squad led by Kohram ji and comprising 15 members at Sauru Nawadih village under the Lawalong Police Station. They were planning to execute some crime when the joint team of District Police and Central Para-Military Force (CPMF) personnel raided the area. Devendra was arrested while others managed to escape taking advantage of the darkness. A loaded carbine and live ammunition were recovered from him, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Akhilesh B Verior.
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February - 16 
Tasked with developing a 250 kilometres new ‘red corridor’ in the jungles of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the 60-strong ‘Vistaar Dalam (extension brigade)’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is on the move and
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Tasked with developing a 250 kilometres new ‘red corridor’ in the jungles of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the 60-strong ‘Vistaar Dalam (extension brigade)’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is on the move and was spotted on the border of Kawardha (Kabirdham) District of Chhattisgarh and Mandla District of Madhya Pradesh, reports New Indian Express on February 17. The group of 10-20 armed Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)], which included women, was seen multiple times in the area near Motinalla village in Mandla, according to the reports. “All anti-Naxal forces, including police in Mandla and Balaghat Districts have been alerted following specific Intelligence inputs about recent movement by the Vistaar Dalam cadre near Motinalla,” said Inspector General of Police (IGP, Intelligence) Makarand Deuskar, in Bhopal. The movement of the ‘Vistaar Dalam’ assumes significance, as it comes close on the heels of the gunning down of two wanted Naxal extremists, Vinod and Sagar on February 9 in a joint operation by Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh Police and the quick reaction teams of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on the Balaghat-Rajnandgaon border. The report of the movement of the ‘Vistaar brigade’ was also reported a month after Ramesh, a ‘deputy commander’ of one of two platoons of the brigade, was killed by the Police in the same area on January 15. The security establishment has been on its toes since then apprehending reprisal attacks by the Naxals.
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February - 16 
The CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire deep inside forest at Barsuddi village under Barachatti Police Station in G
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The CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire deep inside forest at Barsuddi village under Barachatti Police Station in Gaya District on February 16, reports The Times of India. CRPF teams were dispatched after receiving information of around 40 CPI-Maoist cadres lead by Maoist leader Alok alias Gulshan, who carries a reward of INR 500,000 on his head. During search, few cell phones, umbrella, back packs were recovered by the CRPF from the encounter site. The number of injured Maoists is not known yet but lot of blood stains were spotted at the site of encounter, said Gaya Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Garima Mallik.
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February - 16 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres of the Galikonda Area Committee and two militia members of the dalam (armed squad) surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP, Visakha Rural), Rahul Dev Sharma in Visakhapatnam Di
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres of the Galikonda Area Committee and two militia members of the dalam (armed squad) surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP, Visakha Rural), Rahul Dev Sharma in Visakhapatnam District on February 16, reports The Hindu. The Maoists were identified as Vanthala Lakshmana Rao alias Das (28), and Pangi Lakshman alias Venkat (25). The militia members were Pangi Sombra (18) and a juvenile in conflict with law. SP, Rahul said that Lakshmana Rao, a native of Annavaram of Koyyuru mandal (administrative sub-division), had joined the outfit in 2007 and was involved planting landmines, blasting Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC)’s coffee pulping units, threatening and attacking the surrendered Maoists. Lakshman was involved in over seven offences, including the killing of a trader, Gundu Rao, setting on fire earthmoving machines, and abducting a few local Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders. The militia members are residents of Nakkabanda of G.K. Veedhi mandal in Visakhapatnam Agency. “The Galikonda area has almost been cleaned up of the Maoist presence,” the SP said. The accused were reportedly fed up with the high-handedness of the Maoist party and decided to join the mainstream and lead a normal life, the Police said. “The number of surrenders has been increasing in the Visakhapatnam region, and it will help in the development of the remote areas in the Agency,” SP, Rahul added.
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February - 16 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sanni alias Kunjam Lakkhe and Nanda Gurdum were killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Tokanpalli village under
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sanni alias Kunjam Lakkhe and Nanda Gurdum were killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forest near Tokanpalli village under Chintagufa Police Station in Sukma District on February 16, reports The Hindu. Sanni was working as the Local Operating Squad (LOS) cadre of CPI-Maoist in Nagaram area and Nanda was working as CPI-Maoist militia. Police recovered two weapons from the encounter spot and other Maoist material, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (south Bastar range) (DIG), Sundarraj P.
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February - 17 
At least three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a raid conducted in Katuapadar Forest under Mathili Police Station area in Malkangiri District on February 17, reports KalingaTV. The arrested Maoists
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At least three women Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a raid conducted in Katuapadar Forest under Mathili Police Station area in Malkangiri District on February 17, reports KalingaTV. The arrested Maoists have been identified as Jogi Kabasi, Jamali Kurami and Idme Mandabi. Informing on the arrests Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena said after getting a tip-off on a Maoist training camp functioning at the foot hills of Taulasi Dongri Hill, a joint team of Malkangiri Police and District Voluntary Force (DVF) conducted a raid last night (February 17). During the raid three women Maoists were arrested. “The arrested Maoists were members of Kangerghati Area Committee and were active in Tulsi Dongri area. One of the arrested Maoist Jogi Kabasi was carrying a prize of Rs 4 lakh on her head and the other two were carrying Rs 1 lakh each. They have been forwarded to court,” said SP, Meena.
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February - 18 
More than 20 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District on February 18, said Special Director General (DG), (anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]
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More than 20 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District on February 18, said Special Director General (DG), (anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations), D.M. Awasthi, reports ANI on February 19. The SFs gave a befitting reply to the CPI-Maoist cadres during the encounter which lasted for around 5 hours, in which two of our personnel died. More than 20 Naxals were killed in the firing, added DG Awasthi.
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February - 18 
Two Policemen were killed and six others injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Sukma District on February 18, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place in a forest under the Bhejji Police Stat
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Two Policemen were killed and six others injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Sukma District on February 18, reports Business Standard. The encounter took place in a forest under the Bhejji Police Station when a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local Police was out on an "area-domination operation", Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, South Bastar range), Sundarraj P said. As the team was passing through the forest between Bhejji and Elarmadgu, around 500 kilometres from State capital Raipur, it came under heavy firing from the ultras, leading to the gun-battle, the DIG said. "Assistant constables Madkam Handa and Mukesh Kadthi of the DRG were killed and six other jawans were injured," the DIG said.
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February - 18 
Meanwhile, CPI-Maoist cadres abducted a trader, identified as Ganapati Muduli, on February 18 because of suspicions that he might have shared information about their camp with the Police that led to the gun-battle, reports The Telegraph&nbs
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Meanwhile, CPI-Maoist cadres abducted a trader, identified as Ganapati Muduli, on February 18 because of suspicions that he might have shared information about their camp with the Police that led to the gun-battle, reports The Telegraph .The Police said the rebels took villagers along with them to carry their belongings from one place to another inside the forest on certain occasions.
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February - 18 
Bihar Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Pachu Pujhar at Pipra-Tillha village under Belhar Police Station area in Banka District on February 18, reports Samacharjagat. The Police arres
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Bihar Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Pachu Pujhar at Pipra-Tillha village under Belhar Police Station area in Banka District on February 18, reports Samacharjagat. The Police arrested the CPI-Maoist cadre after information was received that the Pachu is going to come to his village Pipra Tillha. There are many criminal cases registered in different Police Stations in the district against him, said Police Deputy Inspector, Vinod Kumar Gupta.
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February - 19 
Chhattisgarh Police arrested 12 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Banjam Bandi (34), Madkam Manga (22), Banjam Singa (22), Banjam Deva (19), Banjam Sona (26), Banjam Joga (32), Banjam Deva (30), Madkam Sukka
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Chhattisgarh Police arrested 12 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Banjam Bandi (34), Madkam Manga (22), Banjam Singa (22), Banjam Deva (19), Banjam Sona (26), Banjam Joga (32), Banjam Deva (30), Madkam Sukka (30), Banjam Joga (28), Banjam Hunga (22), Banjam Erra (28) and Banjam Soma (35) from Dornapal Police Station area in Sukma District on February 19, reports India TV. The arrested Maoists cadres were associated with Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangthan (DAKMS). They were involved in several Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-related incidents, including planting of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Dornapal-Jagargunda road in September 2017, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, south Bastar range), Sundarraj
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February - 19 
Jharkhand Police along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have launched anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in the forests and mountains under Nausihah, Manu, Nava and Jaipur Police Stations in Palamu District, repo
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Jharkhand Police along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have launched anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in the forests and mountains under Nausihah, Manu, Nava and Jaipur Police Stations in Palamu District, reports News18 on February 20. SFs have also interacted with the tribal people after the search operation.
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February - 19 
Meanwhile Jharkhand Police recovered posters of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), at Kolhalal Bhurkunda and Saunda D area in Ramgarh District on February 19, reports L
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Meanwhile Jharkhand Police recovered posters of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), at Kolhalal Bhurkunda and Saunda D area in Ramgarh District on February 19, reports Live Hindustan. In the poster, JJMP cadres warned against all the factory owners, railway contractors, and transport operators of the area.
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February - 19 
Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh Home Minister Ramsewak Paikra said “As many as 300 (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reportedly killed in separate encounters with SFs in Chhattisgarh in the last two years”, reports Money Control&n
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Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh Home Minister Ramsewak Paikra said “As many as 300 (CPI-Maoist) cadres were reportedly killed in separate encounters with SFs in Chhattisgarh in the last two years”, reports Money Control on February 20. Since 2016, as many as 300 CPI-Maoist cadres were reported to have been killed in 440 encounters with SFs in the state. Of them, bodies of 225 CPI-Maoist cadres were recovered. During this period, 2,160 CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested, while 577 weapons and 597 landmines were recovered. Moreover, impressed by the State Government's surrender and rehabilitation policy, 1,589 naxals surrendered. In this year, dozens of CPI-Maoist cadres were killed by SFs in 32 encounters and 13 bullets were recovered.
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February - 19 
Meanwhile, CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze two JCB machines engaged in road construction work at Vardeltong village under Polampalli Police Station limits in Sukma District on February 19, reports Business Standard. A road is being constr
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Meanwhile, CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze two JCB machines engaged in road construction work at Vardeltong village under Polampalli Police Station limits in Sukma District on February 19, reports Business Standard. A road is being constructed in the area, which is around 500 kilometers from Raipur (State Capital), under the Prime Minister's Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY). No one is injured in this incident, said Police
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February - 19 
Police arrested aCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified asSanju Lal Hansda, at Leelavaran village under Sadar Police Station area in Banka District on February 19, reportsUNI. The arrestedCPI-Maoist cadre escaped during a poli
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Police arrested aCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified asSanju Lal Hansda, at Leelavaran village under Sadar Police Station area in Banka District on February 19, reportsUNI. The arrestedCPI-Maoist cadre escaped during a police encounter is the cousin of CPI-Maoist ‘zonal commander’Mantu Khaira, who was killed during an encounter with theSecurity Forces (SFs). He wasinvolved in various unlawful activities and a number of cases had been registered against him at several Police Stations in Jamui and Munger Districts, said Belhar Deputy Police Superintendent, Vinod Gupta.
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February - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bemaiya alias Bhima (30), in Sukma District on February 19, reports The Hitavada. The SFs set off on anti- Naxal [Left
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bemaiya alias Bhima (30), in Sukma District on February 19, reports The Hitavada. The SFs set off on anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation on the tip-off about the presence of CPI-Maoist cadres at villages, Gaganpalli, Bilguda, Maraiguda under Errabore Police Station of the District. The Police responded with intense retaliatory fire after coming under heavy fire from CPI-Maoist cadres near the Durmeta ridge with the intention of looting the weapons on February 19. The Police recovered the dead body of Bhima after the exchange of fire, is a resident of Bilguda in Sukma District and Head of the Regional Public Council, Bilguda (RPC). He was recruited as the Sangam member, he served the CPI-Maoist as Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisaan Mazdoor Sangathan (DKAMS) Bilguda member, DKAMS president, and then he entered the Bilguda RPC, where he headed RPC Maraiguda, Bilguda, Gamapada and Dhurguda. Slain CPI-Maoist cadre had many First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against him on charges of murder, attempt to murder, and Dacoity.
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February - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under a tarred road near Anjandham in Gumla District on February 19, reports Business S
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under a tarred road near Anjandham in Gumla District on February 19, reports Business Standard. The villagers spotted two wires and informed the Police, who reached the spot with JCB machines and a Bomb Disposal Squad. The Police recovered three IEDs each weighing 15 kilograms and defused the bombs.
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February - 20 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager, after charging him to be a ‘Police Informer’ at Orapadar village inside the cut-off area across the Balimela reservoir in Andrahal Panchayat (village le
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager, after charging him to be a ‘Police Informer’ at Orapadar village inside the cut-off area across the Balimela reservoir in Andrahal Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) in Malkangiri District on February 20, reports The Telegraph. Around 20 CPI-Maoist cadres into the house of the person and kidnapped him. The CPI-Maoist cadres later killed him by slitting his throat on the outskirts of the village. The identity of the deceased is yet to be established, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena.
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February - 20 
Meanwhile, Police launched a special drive to seize properties of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and their relatives under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports The Telegraph, on February 21. The Police seiz
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Meanwhile, Police launched a special drive to seize properties of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and their relatives under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports The Telegraph, on February 21. The Police seized the land documents of CPI-Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’, Abhijit Yadav's wife Gita Devi. Abhijet purchased four plots in different parts of the District in his wife’s name. SFs have also frozen bank account of Abhijit Yadav’s wife. The special drive is launched following DGP D.K. Pandey's instruction,
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February - 20 
Separately, Five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Sodhi Malla (25), Dirdo Deva (30), Vetti Masa (28), Tati Hunga (28) and Vetti Lakhma (30) surrendered before the Police in Sukma District on February 20, reports The Hitavada. All the fi
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Separately, Five CPI-Maoist cadres identified as Sodhi Malla (25), Dirdo Deva (30), Vetti Masa (28), Tati Hunga (28) and Vetti Lakhma (30) surrendered before the Police in Sukma District on February 20, reports The Hitavada. All the five CPI-Maoist cadres were active as Dandakaranya Adiwasi Kisaan Mazdoor Sangathan (DAKMS) and carrying permanent warrants against them. The surrendered CPI-Maoist cadres will be benefited under the rehabilitation schemes and other schemes of Government.
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February - 21 
A Senior Lawyer, identified as Upendra Nayak was arrested by the Police at Paralakhemundi in Gajapati District on February 21, reports The Times of India. He was arrested for his alleged links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-
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A Senior Lawyer, identified as Upendra Nayak was arrested by the Police at Paralakhemundi in Gajapati District on February 21, reports The Times of India. He was arrested for his alleged links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and produced in court in Mohana. At least 11 cases, all related to CPI-Maoist, are pending against Nayak in G. Udayagiri and Adaba Police Stations. Nayak was in touch with the CPI-Maoist when they were active in 2009-10. Besides he had also provided logistic support to the CPI-Maoist cadres during the period, said Police.
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February - 21 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered arms and ammunition from Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected Lalgarh area on February 21, reports Business Standard. The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered arms and ammunition from Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected Lalgarh area on February 21, reports Business Standard. The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two county made rifle, one country made air pistol, one sixer revolver, 50 round bullets of AK -47 and two empty pipes from the area. CRPF conducted search operations in the Jhitka Forest area, near Podia Canal Bridge and dug out the weapons.
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February - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Dinesh Yadav, Head Master (In charge) of Naveen Primary School at Charkapathar under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District on February 21, reports W
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Dinesh Yadav, Head Master (In charge) of Naveen Primary School at Charkapathar under Khaira Police Station area in Jamui District on February 21, reports WebIndia123. He was native of Takhar village in the District. The CPI-Maoist cadres were annoyed over his role in surrender of an area commander of CPI-Maoist, said Police.
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February - 21 
Jharkhand Police arrested two Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Vishal Paswan and Sanjay Paswan from near the Hadahi river bridge of Chhatarpur road&nbs
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Jharkhand Police arrested two Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Vishal Paswan and Sanjay Paswan from near the Hadahi river bridge of Chhatarpur road of Palamu District on February 21, reports LiveHindustan. The duo were arrested with their looted mobiles by the Police and sent to jail and involved in robbery cases filed against them.
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February - 21 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sukaram Salaam (23) and Lamkuram Korram (21) were arrested from the forest between Aadnar and Chema villages under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on Febru
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Sukaram Salaam (23) and Lamkuram Korram (21) were arrested from the forest between Aadnar and Chema villages under Bayanar Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on February 21, reports The India Today. The Security Forces (SFs) arrested the CPI-Maoist cadres during a search operation and recovered 16 kg tiffin bomb, one 16 kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED), detonator, electric wire, Maoist banners and literature. The duo admitted that they were active as ‘janmilitia’ cadres in Temrugaon village of Narayanpur District, said Additional Superintendent of Police, (ASP), Maheshwar Nag.
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February - 22 
A joint team of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Gaya Police and State Environment and Forest Department destroyed poppy crop spread over eight acres of Government land in the Barachatti Police Station area in Gaya District on February 22, reports
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A joint team of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Gaya Police and State Environment and Forest Department destroyed poppy crop spread over eight acres of Government land in the Barachatti Police Station area in Gaya District on February 22, reports Times of India. The illegal crop was believed to have been sown by CPI-Maoist cadres for revenue generation purpose. Opium obtained from poppy fetches high price in illegal markets. The cultivation was done in virtually inaccessible areas of the CPI-Maoist affected Barachatti Police Station area, said Police.
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February - 22 
The Kasansur Local Organizational Squad (LOS), a formation of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in South Gadchiroli killed Police Warden (patil) Katiya Peka Pungati (Kumoti) (55) outside Lanji village in Etapalli Taluka&
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The Kasansur Local Organizational Squad (LOS), a formation of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in South Gadchiroli killed Police Warden (patil) Katiya Peka Pungati (Kumoti) (55) outside Lanji village in Etapalli Taluka (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on February 22, reports The Times of India. He was abducted on February 21 and his dead body was found with his throat slit, and the face and head smashed with a stone, outside Lanji village. The letter of CPI-Maoist cadres considered Pungati to be a ‘Police Informer’. The Kasansur Dalam (armed squad), led by ‘commander’ Mahesh Gota, has claimed that they held Pungati responsible for the information of their presence in the forest of Tadpalli in Etapalli on January 10, 2018.Pungati had gone to his farm along with son, daughter-in-law and wife to guard the crop. Pungati’s wife had a verbal tiff with the armed CPI-Maoist cadres when they came in a group of around 15 to take him away. She tried to challenge them, but was overpowered by the CPI-Maoist cadres. Pungati did not return later in the day on February 21, and the body was discovered outside the village, said Additional Superintendent of Police, in-charge (ASP), Mahesh Reddy.
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February - 23 
A commando of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the interiors of Kistaram near Komal
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A commando of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the interiors of Kistaram near Komalpad forests in Sukma District on February 23, reports India Today. The incident happened after Security Forces (SFs), from Palodi camp, and CPI-Maoist cadres came face to face as part of an anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] combing operation. The CPI-Maoist cadres opened indiscriminate fire which injured the CoBRA jawan and managed to flee, said Police.
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February - 23 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Rajinder Bhuiyan (18) surrendered before the Senior Police officials in Palamu District on February 23, reports The Pioneer. He is the first young CPI-Maoist cadre
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Rajinder Bhuiyan (18) surrendered before the Senior Police officials in Palamu District on February 23, reports The Pioneer. He is the first young CPI-Maoist cadre of 18 years of age to surrender in Palamu as seven others who had surrendered so far are all above 40 years of age. Bhuiyan is a TB patient he used to visit his doctor in Chhatterpur, He was seen by Rakesh Bhuiyan, ‘sub zonal commander’ of CPI-Maoist, who took his prescription and coerced him to run with the CPI-Maoist in the year 2017 and he did what he was told by the CPI-Maoist cadres, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha.
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February - 23 
Nine CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from three different locations under Chinagappa, Dornapal, Polpalli and Kukanar Police Station areas in Sukma District on February 23, reports News Nation. The SFs raided CPI-Maoist hideouts&nb
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Nine CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from three different locations under Chinagappa, Dornapal, Polpalli and Kukanar Police Station areas in Sukma District on February 23, reports News Nation. The SFs raided CPI-Maoist hideouts in Chintagufa forest, Kukanar forest and Dornapal forest and arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres from three different locations. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were active members of CPI-Maoist militia, village committees and Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan (DAKMS) and wanted by the State Police for various incidents, said CRPF official.
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February - 23 
SFs recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in joint operation conducted by the District Police and the CRPF in Dhamtari District on February 23, reports Business Standard. The Police also seized four Naxal uniforms, v
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SFs recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in joint operation conducted by the District Police and the CRPF in Dhamtari District on February 23, reports Business Standard. The Police also seized four Naxal uniforms, various medical kits and blankets from the location. The CPI-Maoist cadres managed to flee from the location.
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February - 24 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple Dasarathan and Shenbagavalli, along with Dasarathan’s brother Vetriveerapandian, were brought to Madurai by the Tiruvallur Police on February 24, reports The Hindu. The CPI-Maoi
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple Dasarathan and Shenbagavalli, along with Dasarathan’s brother Vetriveerapandian, were brought to Madurai by the Tiruvallur Police on February 24, reports The Hindu. The CPI-Maoist couple was arrested at Pullarambakkam in Tiruvallur District. They were brought to Kalavasal, where they had reportedly stayed in the past.
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February - 24 
Elsewhere, acting upon the tip-off SF personnel arrested an under-warrant Maoist, identified as Badse Hadma, son of Hurra alias Bhima (30) of Pegdapalli, during a joint search operation from a forest-covered area in Bijapur District on Febr
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Elsewhere, acting upon the tip-off SF personnel arrested an under-warrant Maoist, identified as Badse Hadma, son of Hurra alias Bhima (30) of Pegdapalli, during a joint search operation from a forest-covered area in Bijapur District on February 24, reports The Hitavada. The arrested Maoist was involved in several criminal activities. Execution of a permanent warrant is also pending against him, informed the Police sources.
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February - 25 
Two Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) personnel, identified as Puran Singh, ‘Assistant Platoon Commander’ and Constable Bhuvaneshwar Yadav, were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast carried out by Communist Party of Ind
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Two Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) personnel, identified as Puran Singh, ‘Assistant Platoon Commander’ and Constable Bhuvaneshwar Yadav, were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast carried out by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forests near Tarlaguda and Tarud villages in Bijapur District on February 25, reports The Pioneer.
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February - 25 
Two Special Operations Group (SOG) commandos sustained minor injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion during an anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation at Badajhola forest under Sunabeda sanctuary
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Two Special Operations Group (SOG) commandos sustained minor injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion during an anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation at Badajhola forest under Sunabeda sanctuary in the Nuapada District on February 25, reports OdishaTV. Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire with multiple SOG teams in the forests. Some of the CPI-Maoist cadres also sustained critical injuries and managed to flee. The Security Forces (SFs) recovered CPI-Maoist dresses, haversack, blankets, utensil, rations, medicines, Maoist literature, wire, battery and polythene, said Police release.
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February - 26 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) issued a statement on February 26, calling for protests against the lynching of tribal youth Madhu in Attapadi, reports Times of India. The statement issued by CPI-Maoistspokesperson Jo
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) issued a statement on February 26, calling for protests against the lynching of tribal youth Madhu in Attapadi, reports Times of India. The statement issued by CPI-Maoistspokesperson Jogi said the incident reflects the cruel racist onslaught by Malayalis against the tribal community which must be resisted by all progressive forces. The statement by the Western Ghats Special Zonal Committee of the CPI-Maoist, which was dropped in news boxes of Wayanad Press Club, alleged that hundreds of tribal people had been murdered in the tribal regions of the state, including Attapadi.
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February - 26 
FourCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as ‘sub-zonal commander’ Rakesh Bhuiyan, Lallu Yadav, Rinki and Ruby, were killed in an encounter at Lalaghati-Naudiha area of the Palamu District with joint team of the
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FourCommunist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as ‘sub-zonal commander’ Rakesh Bhuiyan, Lallu Yadav, Rinki and Ruby, were killed in an encounter at Lalaghati-Naudiha area of the Palamu District with joint team of the 134th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Police which was out on an anti-Maoist operation on February 26, reports The Indian Express. The bodies of the four CPI-Maoist cadres were recovered by the Police. The Security Forces (SFs) also recovered two Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs), five magazines and 219 bullets from the spot, said Police. Bhuiyan was carrying a reward of INR one million on his head, while Bimal Yadav alias Lallu Yadav, carried a reward INR 500,000 on his head.
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February - 26 
In a separate incident, four Maoists, including top ranking Maoist leader Ganesh Uike's gunman, Partha Munna, surrendered before Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg on February 26, reports Namasthe Telangana. The other three Ma
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In a separate incident, four Maoists, including top ranking Maoist leader Ganesh Uike's gunman, Partha Munna, surrendered before Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg on February 26, reports Namasthe Telangana. The other three Maoists are identified as Totti Santu, Mahadev and Telam Budrulu. Munna, who served as the ‘Secretary’ of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) carried a reward of INR 800,000. While, Santu and Mahadev carried a head money of INR 200,000 each, there was no such reward on Badrulu.
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February - 26 
In addition, nine Maoist cadres active in Chintagufa area, surrendered before Police in Sukma District on February 26, reports UNI.
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In addition, nine Maoist cadres active in Chintagufa area, surrendered before Police in Sukma District on February 26, reports UNI.
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February - 26 
Meanwhile, three SF personnel were injured in an encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres on a hillock between Mungari and Dulargufa under Barsoor Police Station limits in Dantewada District on February 26, reports The Indian Express. Acting on a ti
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Meanwhile, three SF personnel were injured in an encounter with the CPI-Maoist cadres on a hillock between Mungari and Dulargufa under Barsoor Police Station limits in Dantewada District on February 26, reports The Indian Express. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and the District Reserve Guard (DRG) raided a Maoist hideout on the hillock, about 18 kilometres from Barsoor, and Basoor is around 450 kilometres from the State capital Raipur. “During the raid, there was a heavy exchange of fire. The troops fought back bravely and destroyed the hideout,” the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, South Bastar Range) Sundarraj P said. The injured soldiers were identified as Samadu Aarakshak (DRG), Sunil Nag (DRG) and Ravindra Yadav (STF).
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February - 26 
Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a mutilated body of a villager, identified as Bedma Tameya, from Bhattigunda forest in Sukma District on February 26, reports UNI. Tameya was allegedly abducted by a group of Communist Party of India-Maois
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Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a mutilated body of a villager, identified as Bedma Tameya, from Bhattigunda forest in Sukma District on February 26, reports UNI. Tameya was allegedly abducted by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from his village three days ago (February 23) on the suspicion of being a ‘Police informer’.
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February - 26 
Separately, Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Pillu Ursa (35), while carrying out a search and combing operation in Farshegarh village under Mandem Police Station area in Bijapur District on February 26, reports UNI.
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Separately, Police arrested a Maoist, identified as Pillu Ursa (35), while carrying out a search and combing operation in Farshegarh village under Mandem Police Station area in Bijapur District on February 26, reports UNI.
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February - 26 
Three cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Prasanna Gudiya, Hilarious Gudiya, and Dhiraj Kandulna were arrested at Parezghag village in Khunt
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Three cadres of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Prasanna Gudiya, Hilarious Gudiya, and Dhiraj Kandulna were arrested at Parezghag village in Khunti District on February 26, reports The New Indian Express. The Police recovered three bikes, two country-made revolvers and live cartridges were recovered from them, said Superintendent of Police (SP),Ashwini Kumar Sinha.India Jharkhand PLFI CPI-Maoist Prasanna Gudiya Hilarious Gudiya Dhiraj Kandulna Parezghag Khunti Ashwini Kumar Sinha
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February - 27 
Three Security Force (SF) personnel were injured during an encounter between the SFs and armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Abujmarh forest at Dantewada District on February 27, reports UNI. The injured SFs, identified as Su
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Three Security Force (SF) personnel were injured during an encounter between the SFs and armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Abujmarh forest at Dantewada District on February 27, reports UNI. The injured SFs, identified as Sunil Nag, Somdu and Ravindra Yadav were airlifted and admitted to a private hospital, where their condition was stated to be stable. The CPI-Maoist cadres were hiding on a hill top, triggered a landmine blast and opened indiscriminate firing on the SFs. A joint anti- Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation was launched in Abujmarh forest, under Barsur Police Station area by Narayanpur and Dantewada Police, along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), said Superintendent of Police (SP) KL Kashyap
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February - 27 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia cadres identified as Raghunath Nayak and Peter Mallick of Birikote village under Mohana block in Gajapati District on February 27, reports Pragativadi. The arrested duo were invo
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia cadres identified as Raghunath Nayak and Peter Mallick of Birikote village under Mohana block in Gajapati District on February 27, reports Pragativadi. The arrested duo were involved in a number of deadly attacks carried out in and around the Birikote area by the CPI-Maoist in 2008, said Mukesh Lakra, Inspector-In-charge (IIC), Adaba Police Station.
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February - 28 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madivi Mangaiah (26), Kudam Nangaiah (30), Madakam Deva (21), Sodi Devaiah (29) and Sodi Mukaiah (25) were arrested at Korakatpadu in Charla Mandal(administrative sub-division)in
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Madivi Mangaiah (26), Kudam Nangaiah (30), Madakam Deva (21), Sodi Devaiah (29) and Sodi Mukaiah (25) were arrested at Korakatpadu in Charla Mandal(administrative sub-division)in Bhadradri Kothagudem District on February 28, reports The Hindu. The Police seized consignment containing 25 saline bottles and 20 intravenous infusion sets besides tablets for fever and gastritis, among other medicines, worth around INR 5000 from arrested CPI-Maoist cadres.The militia members had bought the medicines from a shop in Bhadrachalam as directed by some CPI-Maoistleaders based in the Dandakaranya forest region of adjoining Chhattisgarh, said Police.
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February - 28 
Nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Muchaki Lakhma (22), Muchaki Kosa (25), Mandvi Lakhma (25), Nuppo Latham (37), Nuppo Ganga (30), Sodi Hidma (30), Nuppo Dual (55), Sodi Mukka Hidma (50) and Sodi Joga (19) were ar
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Nine Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Muchaki Lakhma (22), Muchaki Kosa (25), Mandvi Lakhma (25), Nuppo Latham (37), Nuppo Ganga (30), Sodi Hidma (30), Nuppo Dual (55), Sodi Mukka Hidma (50) and Sodi Joga (19) were arrested during a search operation by Security Forces (SFs) in Bhejji area of Sukma District on February 28, reports India Today. The joint operation was conducted by District Reserve Guard (DRG), District Force (DF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) battalionof the CRPF. Muchaki Lakhma had arrest warrants pending against him in Bhejji and Konta Police Stations. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres were involved in attack on a Police team in Elarmadgu forest of Bhejji on February 18, 2018 in which two Police personnel were killed and six others were injured. They were also involved in an incident on the same day in which a labourer was killed and construction equipment and vehicles engaged in road construction were set ablaze, said Senior Police official.
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