Prize catch: Top Maoist in Orissa police net
16 years ago

Prize catch: Top Maoist in Orissa police net

Hindustan Times  

In a major breakthrough, the Orissa police on Monday arrested two hardcore Maoists, including an alleged mastermind in the killing of VHP leader Laxmanananda Saraswati. Ashutosh Soren and Atul alias Rajiv Yadav were arrested on a tip off when they were driving back to Jharkhand from Saranda forests, Superintendent of Police Santosh Bala said. He is alleged to be the mastermind of the murders of Swami Laxmanananda in Phulbani district of Orissa and Anup Marandi, son of former Jharkhand chief minister Babulal Marandi. In Jharkhand, he is alleged to be involved murders of several influential persons, including Anup Marandi, former Jharkhand CM Babulal Marandi’s son, former JD MLA R.S.

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10 Maoists and militia members from Chhattisgarh surrender before Alluri Sitharama Raju district police
3 days, 4 hours ago

10 Maoists and militia members from Chhattisgarh surrender before Alluri Sitharama Raju district police

The Hindu  

As many as 10 members of banned CPI and militia members from Chhattisgarh surrendered before the Alluri Sitharama Raju district police at Paderu on Friday. Giving the details, the ASR district police said that among the surrendered include Kadithi Rama alias Sammaiah, Divisional Committee Member, South Bastar Divisional Committee, Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee Member of CPI Maoist, Chhattisgarh. He has …

Five PLFI Maoists arrested in Jharkhand
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Five PLFI Maoists arrested in Jharkhand

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: Police have arrested five People’s Liberation Front of India Maoists along with the arms and ammunition. Live bullets, along with a country-made carbine magazine, six PLFI pamphlets, four bikes, five mobile phones and a back pack have been recovered from them. The arrested include Pawan Kumar alias Pawan Mahto, Karma Barla, Sentu Singh, Abhay Kumar Singh alias Aman Singh …

Fugitive Maoist leader wanted for heinous crimes in Jharkhand held in Yavatmal
1 month, 1 week ago

Fugitive Maoist leader wanted for heinous crimes in Jharkhand held in Yavatmal

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: After years on the run, 47-year-old wanted Maoist leader Tulsi, also known as Dilip Mahato, was arrested on Tuesday in Yavatmal district, 154 km from Nagpur, following an extensive intelligence-led operation. According to Jharkhand police records, Mahato is named in at least seven serious cases, including bombings targeting police vehicles and multiple murders. Fugitive Maoist leader wanted for heinous …

Maoist leader arrested in ASR district
2 months ago

Maoist leader arrested in ASR district

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Sodi Pojja, also known as Lalith, a leader of the Maoist group - Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee - was apprehended during a joint operation in Andhra Pradesh's ASR district. SP Amit Bardar said ASR district police conducted the operation in collaboration with CRPF personnel. He briefed that the arrest took place in the forest area near Cheruvugumpa village, where …

CPI Maoists’ Telangana secretary Bade Damodar among Naxals killed in Bijapur encounter
2 months, 1 week ago

CPI Maoists’ Telangana secretary Bade Damodar among Naxals killed in Bijapur encounter

The Hindu  

In a major setback to the outlawed CPI in Telangana, party State committee secretary Bade Chokka Rao alias Damodar was killed in the exchange of fire with security forces in the forest of Bijapur district in South Bastar of Chhattisgarh on Thursday. According to a statement issued on Saturday by Communist Party of India South Bastar Divisional Committee secretary Ganga, …

Senior woman Maoist, associate held in Chhattisgarh's Kanker
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Senior woman Maoist, associate held in Chhattisgarh's Kanker

The Hindu  

“A senior woman Maoist, carrying a reward of ₹8 lakh on her head, and her associate have been arrested from Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district,” a police official said on Monday. “Malti alias Raje, a divisional committee member of Maoists, and Shyamnath Usendi, who had given her shelter in his house, were arrested on Saturday from Koyalibeda police station area,” Inspector General …

Maoist leader Vikas arrested in Aurangabad district, Bihar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Maoist leader Vikas arrested in Aurangabad district, Bihar

New Indian Express  

PATNA: A top-ranking Maoist leader, Rahul Yadav, alias Vikas Ji and Bakra Vikas, has been arrested in the Maoist-infested Aurangabad district of Bihar. Vikas, originally from Tulsi Bigha village under Aati police station, had been active in the areas of Gaya, Aurangabad, and Nawada districts. Additionally, cases had been lodged against him at Sirdala and Rajauli police stations in neighbouring …

Jharkhand: 244 Maoists, 154 gangsters arrested in 2024
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand: 244 Maoists, 154 gangsters arrested in 2024

Hindustan Times  

The police have claimed that it made significant strides in addressing the menace of Left Wing extremism in 2024, arresting 244 Maoists, including key leaders. Representational image: Jharkhand police have claimed that it made significant strides in addressing the menace of Left Wing extremism in 2024 Among those arrested were one Special Area Committee member, two zonal commanders, six sub-zonal …

A total of 244 Maoists, 154 gangsters arrested by Jharkhand Police in 2024
2 months, 4 weeks ago

A total of 244 Maoists, 154 gangsters arrested by Jharkhand Police in 2024

The Hindu  

The Jharkhand police have claimed that it made significant strides in addressing the menace of Left Wing extremism in 2024, arresting 244 Maoists, including key leaders. Homkar said the police picked up SAC member Jaya Di alias Chinta, Shambhu Ganjhu alias Ravi Ganjhu, a zonal commander with a ₹10 lakh reward on his head, and Sitaram Rajwar alias Raman Rajwar, …

3 women Maoists arrested in Odisha’s Malkangiri district: Police
3 months ago

3 women Maoists arrested in Odisha’s Malkangiri district: Police

Hindustan Times  

Three women Maoists carrying rewards of ₹8 lakh on their heads were arrested from the forests of Malkangiri in Odisha on Saturday. Police said that the arrested Maoists were planning to undertake a covert operation. Police officials said the arrested women Maoists are Swapna alias Chandrama Khilo, Babita alias Kamala Khilo and Sunita Khilo. Niti Shekhar, deputy inspector general of …

Maoist leader Prabhakar arrested in strategic operation: Chhattisgarh Police
3 months, 1 week ago

Maoist leader Prabhakar arrested in strategic operation: Chhattisgarh Police

Hindustan Times  

The Chhattisgarh police arrested senior Maoist leader Prabhakar alias Balmuri Narayan Rao, who is a member of the Special Zone Committee of the banned CPI, in a strategic operation in the Antagarh town of Kanker district in Bastar region on Sunday, officials said. The Chhattisgarh police said Prabhhakar’s arrest marks a critical achievement in the ongoing operations against Maoist cadres …

Maoists abduct, murder two former sarpanchs in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maoists abduct, murder two former sarpanchs in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district

New Indian Express  

RAIPUR: Ahead of elections to the three-tier panchayats in Chhattisgarh, Maoists allegedly killed two former sarpanchs -- one of them associated with the ruling BJP -- in separate incidents in of Bijapur district, police said on Thursday. “The killing of former sarpanchs is an attempt to create an environment of terror among the local people as the Maoists now failed …

Two top Maoists from Chhattisgarh surrendered in Bargarh, Odisha
7 months ago

Two top Maoists from Chhattisgarh surrendered in Bargarh, Odisha

New Indian Express  

BARGARH: Two area committee members of the banned CPI surrendered before Bargarh police on Friday, in what was a significant achievement in the fight against left-wing in the region. She was allegedly involved in 35 different cases in Bargarh including 15 cases of encounters, 10 arson and four murders besides six IED and poster activities. He was said to be …

Maoist with ₹5 lakh reward nabbed in Kerala after two decades
1 year, 1 month ago

Maoist with ₹5 lakh reward nabbed in Kerala after two decades

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: A Maoist camp A 61-year-old wanted Maoist suspect was arrested on Saturday after eluding law enforcement agencies for nearly two decades, said police. Originally from Angadi village in Mudigere town of Chikkamagaluru district, Suresh also known as Pradeep, has been on the run since 2003, actively participating in clandestine Maoists operations, said the police. “We received information from Kerala …

Top Maoist leader held in Hyderabad: Police
1 year, 6 months ago

Top Maoist leader held in Hyderabad: Police

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad The police seized a revolver with six live rounds, a laptop and other articles along ₹ 47,250 in cash from Rao’s possession. Telangana police arrested the most-wanted member of the outlawed Communist Party of India and its central committee member Sanjoy Deepak Rao in Hyderabad on Friday, state director general of police Anjani Kumar said. The DGP told reporters …

Maoists wanted in over 20 cases of murder, arrested from Bihar’s Gaya
1 year, 11 months ago

Maoists wanted in over 20 cases of murder, arrested from Bihar’s Gaya

Hindustan Times  

Bihar police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force and the Special Task Force arrested two Maoist from Gaya district wanted in over 20 cases in Bihar and Jharkhand. According to the police, the duo were involved in over 18 cases of murder, landmine explosion and attack on forces Senior superintendent of police Ashish Bharti on Saturday …

5 top Maoists killed in Jharkhand encounter
1 year, 11 months ago

5 top Maoists killed in Jharkhand encounter

Hindustan Times  

Five top Maoists, including two who were carrying a reward of ₹25 lakh each on their head, were gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand’s Chatra district on Monday, police said. The five members were identified as Gautam Paswan, Ajit Oraon alias Charlis, Amar Ganjhu, Ajay Yadav alias Nandu and Sujit Bhuyian. With these Maoists being neutralised, …

AP police arrest top Maoist at Andhra-Odisha border
2 years, 1 month ago

AP police arrest top Maoist at Andhra-Odisha border

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: ASR district police on Tuesday arrested Maoist top gun Janumuri Srinubabu alias Sunil alias Rhino, the prime accused in the murder of then Araku MLA Kidari Sarveswara Rao and former MLA Siveri Soma in 2018. Police claimed that Srinubabu, who is the divisional committee member of Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee of the banned outfit, has been arrested …

Security forces arrest four wanted Maoists from Bihar's Aurangabad
2 years, 6 months ago

Security forces arrest four wanted Maoists from Bihar's Aurangabad

Firstpost  

The arrested Naxals include Vinay Yadav, the regional commander of the CPI, who was carrying a reward of Rs 18 lakh on his head Aurangabad: Four wanted Maoists from Aurangabad district, have been arrested during a joint operation of security forces of Bihar and Jharkhand, officials said. The arrested Naxals include Vinay Yadav, the regional commander’ of the CPI, who …

Andhra Pradesh: 60 Maoists Surrender After Top Leader's Arrest In Alluri Sitharama Raju District
2 years, 9 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: 60 Maoists Surrender After Top Leader's Arrest In Alluri Sitharama Raju District

ABP News  

Hyderabad: 60 Maoists including 33 party members and 27 militia members surrendered before Andhra Pradesh Police in presence of DIG Harikrishna. These surrenders were followed by top Maoist's arrest in Alluri Sitharama Raju district on Tuesday. Rama Krishna held the position of area committee secretary for the banned outfit in Alluri Sitharama Raju district. pic.twitter.com/Ac7DtZWNXw — Andhra Pradesh Police June …

Top Maoist leader arrested, 60 supporters surrender
2 years, 9 months ago

Top Maoist leader arrested, 60 supporters surrender

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: Peda Bayulu police on Tuesday arrested area committee secretary of outlawed Maoist party, Vanathala Ramakrishna, a top leader, from the agency area in Alluri Seetharamaraju district. Following his arrest, 33 of his staunch supporters in the banned Maoist party, apart from 27 militia members, including eight women, surrendered before DIG S. Harikrishna at Paderu. The DIG said the top …

3 Maoists killed in encounter in MP’s Balaghat
2 years, 9 months ago

3 Maoists killed in encounter in MP’s Balaghat

Hindustan Times  

Three hardcore Maoists were killed in an encounter in Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday, police said. The Maoists were identified as Visatar Dalam divisional committee member Nagesh and area committee members Manoj and Rame. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a gallantry award and out of turn promotions for the policemen involved in the incident. According …

Jharkhand: Maoist accused of killing over 30 people arrested
3 years, 7 months ago

Jharkhand: Maoist accused of killing over 30 people arrested

Hindustan Times  

Ranchi: In a major success for Jharkhand and Bihar Police, two high-ranking Maoists, including a CPI rebel who was allegedly involved in the killing of 30 police personnel, were arrested by Jharkhand Police from Chatra and Hazaribagh districts in two days. While Ramesh Ganjhu, accused of killing over 30 security personnel in ambushes, was arrested from Chatra district on Thursday, …

Maoist ultra involved in killing of 30 policemen arrested in Jharkhand
3 years, 7 months ago

Maoist ultra involved in killing of 30 policemen arrested in Jharkhand

India TV News  

In a major success, security forces on Thursday arrested a senior leader of the CPI, who was carrying a bounty of Rs 15 lakh on his head and allegedly involved in the killing of 30 policemen, in Jharkhand''s Chatra district, an official said. Acting on a tip-off, personnel of the Chatra Police and the Central Reserve Police Force launched an …

Wanted Maoist killed in Gumla
3 years, 8 months ago

Wanted Maoist killed in Gumla

Hindustan Times  

A member of outlawed faction CPI was killed on Thursday in an encounter between Maoists and security forces in a forest area under Kurumgarh police station in Gumla district, even as other members of the group led by wanted Maoist commander Buddheswar Oraon managed to flee the spot, police said. HT Image However, several police officials said multiple sources confirmed …

Top Maoist Leader Ganapati, 5 Others Likely to Surrender to Telangana Police Next Week: Sources
4 years, 6 months ago

Top Maoist Leader Ganapati, 5 Others Likely to Surrender to Telangana Police Next Week: Sources

News 18  

The top leader and former secretary of CPI party, Ganapati alias Mappalla Laxman Rao, is reportedly getting ready to surrender to the Telangana Police. These include Malloju Venugopal alias Vivek, Malla Rajireddy alias Sangram, Tippiri Tirupati alias Devji and Kadari Satyanarayana alias Kosalu. Police officials expect that the surrender process will be finalised by this weekend and Ganapati is likely …

Bhima Koregaon: Arrested activists with Maoist links were identified in 2012 by UPA
6 years, 7 months ago

Bhima Koregaon: Arrested activists with Maoist links were identified in 2012 by UPA

India TV News  

Bhima Koregaon: Arrested activists with Maoist links were identified in 2012 by UPA Some of the 'Maoist leaders' arrested by the Pune Police in a country-wide crackdown earlier this week were part of these groups which acted as 'front face' of the rebels. "The UPA government had, in December 2012, identified 128 organisations with linkages to the CPI and written …

Activists arrest: Pune court orders police to comply with Supreme Court direction
6 years, 7 months ago

Activists arrest: Pune court orders police to comply with Supreme Court direction

The Hindu  

The sessions court at Shivaji Nagar here on Wednesday directed the Pune police to place under “house arrest” three of the alleged “urban Maoists” arrested on Tuesday, following a Supreme Court order. Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves and Varavara Rao were produced in the Pune court, where police sought 15-day custody for further interrogation. Accusing the three of waging war against …

Maoist ideologue Varavara Rao arrested for involvement in plot to assassinate PM Modi
6 years, 7 months ago

Maoist ideologue Varavara Rao arrested for involvement in plot to assassinate PM Modi

India TV News  

The Maharashtra Police on Tuesday arrested Maoist ideologue Varavara Rao here for his alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his family members said. A police team from Pune arrested the revolutionary writer after searching his house and the houses of his family members and friends including a journalist. In June, police in Pune had allegedly …

Five top suspected urban Maoists arrested in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence
6 years, 9 months ago

Five top suspected urban Maoists arrested in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence

Op India  

The Pune police on Wednesday arrested five supposed top urban Maoist operatives from Mumbai, Nagpur and Delhi, the Indian Express has reported. Those arrested have been identified as Delhi based activist Rona Wilson, advocate Surendra Gadling, professor Shoma Sen and Mahesh Raut from Nagpur and Mumbai’s Sudhir Dhavle. As also reported by a New Indian Express report, these arrests have …

10 Maoists, policeman killed in Telangana gunfight
7 years ago

10 Maoists, policeman killed in Telangana gunfight

India TV News  

In a major setback to the banned Communist Party of India- Maoist, 10 guerrillas were killed in a gunfight with police in Telangana's Jayashankar Bhupalapally district early Friday. Some top leaders of the CPI-Maoist, including the banned outfit's Telangana Secretary Haribhushan alias Jagan and another key leader Chukka Rao, were suspected to be among the slain Maoists. The exchange of …

Top Maoist leader who headed their weapons development and research wing arrested in Maharashtra
7 years, 1 month ago

Top Maoist leader who headed their weapons development and research wing arrested in Maharashtra

Op India  

The Maharashtra police on Friday arrested senior Maoist leader Ramanna a.k.a Vitthalanna Madru from Ballarshah town in the state’s Chandrapur district. Ramanna who carried a Rs 25 lakh bounty on his head, was an expert gun maker and headed the Maoist’s research and development wing of arms. Apart from manufacturing weapons, Ramanna was also involved in imparting weapons training to …

Maoists on a firm footing in Chhattisgarh's Dandakaranya as cops intensify operations
8 years, 1 month ago

Maoists on a firm footing in Chhattisgarh's Dandakaranya as cops intensify operations

Firstpost  

Even as notorious Inspector General of the Dantewada Range of Bastar, SRP Kalluri, handpicked by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, was recently asked to proceed on a long leave following indictment by the National Human Rights Commission in January 2017, the spate of encounter killing of Maoists has been on the rise in the Andhra-Odisha Border and Chhattisgarh region of …

Top Maoist leader, four others held in Coimbatore
9 years, 10 months ago

Top Maoist leader, four others held in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

Security agencies achieved a significant breakthrough on Wednesday night, with the arrest of senior Maoist leader Rupesh alias Jogi, who heads the recently formed Western Ghats Special Zonal Committee, police sources said. The arrest is seen as a severe blow to the Maoist movement’s efforts to regain its stronghold in the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. Acting on …

Security personnel arrest two Maoists in Odisha's Sambalpur
10 years, 3 months ago

Security personnel arrest two Maoists in Odisha's Sambalpur

Firstpost  

Around five ultras were present at the hide-out when the operation was conducted, but three of them managed to flee while two were caught, he said adding no arms and ammunition was seized from them. Sambalpur, Odisha: Two Maoists, allegedly involved in several offences, were arrested during a special operation by security forces in Naktideula area of Odisha’s Sambalpur district, …

Chhattisgarh: Seven suspected Maoists held in Dantewada
10 years, 4 months ago

Chhattisgarh: Seven suspected Maoists held in Dantewada

Firstpost  

Seven Maoists who were allegedly involved in torching heavy vehicles and attacking security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s insurgency-hit Dantewada district early this month were arrested from the same region today, the police said. Raipur: Seven Maoists who were allegedly involved in torching heavy vehicles and attacking security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s insurgency-hit Dantewada district early this month were arrested from the same …

Two Maoist operatives, two others arrested in Sheohar
10 years, 7 months ago

Two Maoist operatives, two others arrested in Sheohar

India TV News  

Sheohar: The Bihar Police have arrested four persons including two Maoist operatives from a village in the Sheohar district of Bihar on Thursday. Police officers said the two arrested Maoists have been identified as Devendra Sahni and Bharat Thakur and they were nabbed from Aura Malkana village under Tariyani Chowk police station in the district.“Both are suspects in several cases …

Two Maoist operatives, two others arrested in Sheohar
10 years, 7 months ago

Two Maoist operatives, two others arrested in Sheohar

The Hindu  

The Bihar Police have arrested four persons including two Maoist operatives from a village in the Sheohar district of Bihar on Thursday. Police officers said the two arrested Maoists have been identified as Devendra Sahni and Bharat Thakur and they were nabbed from Aura Malkana village under Tariyani Chowk police station in the district. Mr. Rai said the other two …

Maoist leader's arrest reveals rebel network in UP
11 years, 2 months ago

Maoist leader's arrest reveals rebel network in UP

Hindustan Times  

The arrest of a top Maoist commander in Uttar Pradesh has laid bare plans by the Leftist rebels to set up bases in the urban centres of the country’s most populous state. The Maoist leader was arrested two days after the district magistrate and superintendent of police of Mirzapur received identical letters, purportedly written by the rebel group threatening to …

Three Maoists arrested in Odisha
11 years, 6 months ago

Three Maoists arrested in Odisha

India TV News  

Koraput : Three Maoists, including an armed woman, were arrested by security personnel in two separate operations in Odisha's Koraput district, police said yesterday. In a joint operation, a team of BSF and Odisha police today arrested two Maoists, identified as Samuru Miniaka and alu Madingi, from a forest area under Naraynpatna police limits, Koraput Superintendent of Police Awinash Kumar …

Maoist leader Madhav killed in encounter in Odisha
11 years, 7 months ago

Maoist leader Madhav killed in encounter in Odisha

India TV News  

Malkangiri : Dreaded Maoist leader Madhav alias Golla Ramullu who carried Rs four lakh reward on his head was killed in an encounter with security forces in Odisha's Malkangiri district today, police said. On a tip off, a joint team of Special Operation Group and police from Malkangiri and adjoining Koraput districts during combing operation in forests near Chhiliba under …

Massive anti-Maoist operations launched in Jharkhand
11 years, 8 months ago

Massive anti-Maoist operations launched in Jharkhand

India TV News  

Ranchi, July 3: Security forces today carried out massive combing operations in the forests of Dumka and Pakur, officially declared as Maoist-hit districts in Jharkhand, a day after a top police officer and five policemen were gunned down by the ultras but made no headway in tracking them down. "The security-men have launched an operation to take strong action against …

Police should take lead in anti-Maoist action: Congress
11 years, 10 months ago

Police should take lead in anti-Maoist action: Congress

Firstpost  

Referring to the recent Maoist attack on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, party leader and Union Minister Jairam Ramesh on Thursday called for Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand police to take primary responsibility in the fight against the rebels. Kolkata: Referring to the recent Maoist attack on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, party leader and Union Minister Jairam Ramesh on Thursday called for …

Maoist politburo member arrested in Assam
11 years, 10 months ago

Maoist politburo member arrested in Assam

India TV News  

Maoist politburo member arrested in Assam Guwahati, May 10: A CPI politburo member, wanted in several cases, was arrested from Silchar in Cachar district of Assam, police said today.Anukul Chandra Naskar alias Pareshda was caught by a joint team Guwahati, May 10: A CPI politburo member, wanted in several cases, was arrested from Silchar in Cachar district of Assam, police …

10 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh
11 years, 11 months ago

10 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh

India TV News  

Raipur, Apr 16: At least 10 Maoist guerrillas were killed early Tuesday when security forces stormed their hideout in a thickly forested area in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, police said. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, commandos from Andhra Pradesh's anti-Maoist Grey Hound force raided the hideout in an area falling under the Pamed police station area. Police say that more than …

Ten Maoists killed in gun battle with splinter group, say Jharkhand police
12 years ago

Ten Maoists killed in gun battle with splinter group, say Jharkhand police

The Hindu  

Ten members of banned CPI including four leaders of the Maoists Madhya zone — the area south of Grand Trunk Road including Aurangabad in Bihar and Chatra and Palamu in Jharkhand — where killed in a clash with Tritiya Prastuti Committee, a rival splinter group of the Maoists, in Chatra district 100 kms north of Ranchi. TPC led by its …

Top Maoist leader Sudarshan held
12 years ago

Top Maoist leader Sudarshan held

The Hindu  

The district police caught a top ranking Maoist leader on Saturday night after a day-long search. Senior Maoist leader, Sudarshan alias Srinivas, had escaped from the police dragnet during a vehicle-checking operation at Wyra on Friday night. According to sources, Sudarshan, a member of Andhra Orissa Border special zonal committee, was apprehended by the police from an undisclosed location near …

Maoist leader arrested in Assam
12 years, 3 months ago

Maoist leader arrested in Assam

India TV News  

Tezpur, Dec 6: A Maoist leader from Jharkhand Anil Kharwal alias Anandji was arrested along with his brother-in-law in Tezpur on Thursday, police said. Thirty-four-year-old Anandji, who is the zonal commander of Latehar, Garwah and Palamau districts of Jharkhand, was arrested from a hotel in Tezpur town, Sonitpur Additional Superintendent of Police P.K. Nath said.His 24-year old brother-in-law, Anil Singh, …

Nine Maoists killed in Orissa gunfight
14 years, 2 months ago

Nine Maoists killed in Orissa gunfight

Hindustan Times  

Police gunned down nine Maoists in an encounter in Rayagada district of Orissa on Sunday. HT Image Talking to the Hindustan Times, south-western range DIG Soumendra Priyadarshi said: "This is the biggest toll of Maoists in an encounter in Orissa so far. Priyadarshi said that the police rushed to Basangamali hill near Kashipur-Kalyanpur road, about 70 km from the Rayagada …

Two Maoists wanted for murder of former Minister, inspector held
14 years, 9 months ago

Two Maoists wanted for murder of former Minister, inspector held

The Hindu  

Two more Maoist rebels, allegedly involved in the murder of the former Jharkhand Minister, Ramesh Singh Munda, and the abduction and beheading of police inspector Francis Induwar, were arrested in Khuti district, police said on Saturday. “Two Maoist rebels, Santosh Munda and Vipul Lohra, have been arrested from Musanga jungle under Arki police station of Khuti district. Both were wanted …

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