India bomb attack: Maoist rebels kill 16 paramilitary officers
5 years, 8 months ago

India bomb attack: Maoist rebels kill 16 paramilitary officers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A bomb attack on a vehicle carrying members of the Indian paramilitary forces has killed at least 16, officials said. Mr Shelar said the attack may have been a retaliation for a police operation in April last year in which security forces killed 37 insurgents in two separate gun battles in the region. The Maoist rebels, who claim inspiration from Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong, have been fighting India’s government for more than 40 years, demanding land and jobs for tenant farmers and the poor.

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C’garh: 5 Maoists Gunned Down in Bastar, Huge Cache of Weapons, Explosives Recovered
3 days, 1 hour ago

C’garh: 5 Maoists Gunned Down in Bastar, Huge Cache of Weapons, Explosives Recovered

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: At least five Maoists including two women were on Sunday gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district in south Bastar of Chhattisgarh. At least one of the five slain ultras, whose bodies have been recovered by the security forces, was a top-level cadre of Naxals, a senior district police officer indicated to this newspaper while …

Maoist strongholds are shrinking, but deadly threats persist
5 days, 20 hours ago

Maoist strongholds are shrinking, but deadly threats persist

The Hindu  

On Monday, eight security personnel were killed when Maoists blew up their vehicle with an improvised explosive device in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. While there have been isolated attacks that have claimed the lives of security forces in Chhattisgarh, no single incident in the past 600 days has claimed the lives of eight or more security personnel. The April 2010 attack in …

Maoist IED threat remains a persistent challenge in Bastar
1 week, 1 day ago

Maoist IED threat remains a persistent challenge in Bastar

New Indian Express  

The task of detecting and de-mining IEDs has grown increasingly daunting. Between 2020 and 2024, security forces have detected 1,122 IEDs as part of Maoists’ counter-offensive tactics. Security experts revealed that Maoists received initial training in the 1980s and 1990s from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam of Sri Lanka. Despite advancements in technology, there has been little significant progress …

9 dead as Maoists attack security vehicle in Chhattisgarh
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1 week, 2 days ago

9 dead as Maoists attack security vehicle in Chhattisgarh

Hindustan Times  

Nine people died in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Monday after Maoists used an improvised explosive device to blow up a vehicle carrying members of the district reserve guard — the first major insurgent strike amid a string of ferocious encounters by security forces over the past year to eradicate Left-wing extremism in the state. “The victims, members of the District …

Maoist IED Blast Kills 8 Jawans and Civilian in Bijapur
1 week, 2 days ago

Maoist IED Blast Kills 8 Jawans and Civilian in Bijapur

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Eight jawans of district reserve guard, the tribal counterinsurgency wing of the state police, and a civilian driver were on Monday killed when the vehicle in which they were travelling was blown up in a powerful improvised explosive device blast triggered by Maoists in Bijapur district under Bastar in Chhattisgarh. "Maoists blew up a police vehicle using IED on …

8 security personnel among 9 killed in Chhattisgarh IED attack
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1 week, 2 days ago

8 security personnel among 9 killed in Chhattisgarh IED attack

Hindustan Times  

Eight security personnel and a civilian driver were killed on Monday when their vehicle was blown up by an improvised explosive device while returning from an operation in Chhattisgarh’s Left-wing insurgency-hit Bijapur district, police said. Bastar range inspector general of police Sunderaj P said that the incident occurred around 2:15pm near Ambeli village. “The victims, members of the District Reserve …

Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India
1 week, 2 days ago

Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India

Al Jazeera  

Police said eight policemen and a driver were killed in bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh. At least eight policemen and a driver have been killed in central India when a bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels tossed their vehicle into the air, police have said. “Eight security forces and a driver were killed today when …

4 Maoists, 1 cop die in Chhattisgarh gunfight
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1 week, 3 days ago

4 Maoists, 1 cop die in Chhattisgarh gunfight

Hindustan Times  

Four Maoists and a head constable of the Chhattisgarh Police were killed in a gunfight in the Abujhmad forest area, officers said on Sunday, in what was the second encounter between security forces and the extremists in the restive region this year. A police person, District Reserve Guard head constable Sannu Karam, was also killed during the encounter, Dantewada superintendent …

Four Maoists Killed in Encounter in South Bastar
1 week, 3 days ago

Four Maoists Killed in Encounter in South Bastar

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Four Maoists including two women were on Sunday gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmad area under Narayanpur district in south Bastar of Chhattisgarh. The encounter took place in the core area of Maoists in the borders of the districts of Narayanpur and Dantewada in south Bastar, falling under Abujhmad, police said. A joint search operation …

Maoist killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband
1 week, 4 days ago

Maoist killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband

Hindustan Times  

A Maoist was killed in an encounter with security forces in the forest of Gariaband district in Chhattisgarh on Friday, police said. Gariaband’s forest has often been used as a transit route by Maoists, prompting intensified security measures in the region. Superintendent of Police, Gariaband, Nikhil Rakhecha said that the encounter took place in the Sornamal forest area, about 100 …

Jharkhand: 244 Maoists, 154 gangsters arrested in 2024
2 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 year of combat: 244 Maoists, 154 gangsters arrested by Jharkhand Police in 2024
2 weeks ago

A year of combat: 244 Maoists, 154 gangsters arrested by Jharkhand Police in 2024

India TV News  

In a significant move in addressing the menace of Left Wing extremism in 2024, the Jharkhand Police claimed to have arresting 244 Maoists, including key leaders and one Special Area Committee member, two zonal commanders, six sub-zonal commanders, and six area commanders. IG AV Homkar said that the police picked up SAC member Jaya Di alias Chinta, Shambhu Ganjhu alias …

2 jawans injured in gunfight with Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma: Police
3 weeks, 1 day ago

2 jawans injured in gunfight with Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma: Police

Hindustan Times  

Two jawans were injured in a gunfight between Maoists and security forces after Maoists launched an attack on the Central Reserve Police Force ’s base camp at Gomguda in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Monday night, police said, adding that the condition of the injured is reported to be stable. Sukma superintendent of police Kiran Chauhan said that the establishment of …

2 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur: Police
1 month ago

2 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur: Police

Hindustan Times  

Two suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with joint security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Friday, police said. Police said that the encounter took place in the forest of Nendra and Punnur villages when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Maoist operation on Friday at around 7am. “After the exchange of fire stopped, bodies of …

Forces Gun Down 7 Maoists in Bastar
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1 month ago

Forces Gun Down 7 Maoists in Bastar

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: The security forces on Thursday gunned down nearly seven Maoists in an encounter in south Abujhmad under Narayanpur district in Bastar. A senior police officer monitoring the counterinsurgency operation said that the encounter took place at around 3 am in the forest of south Abujhmad. According to the officer, a joint team of around 1,000 security personnel, mobilised from …

Maoist killed, two security personnel injured in Bijapur gunfight
1 month ago

Maoist killed, two security personnel injured in Bijapur gunfight

Hindustan Times  

Raipur: A suspected Maoist was killed in a gunfight with security personnel in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, on Wednesday, police said in a statement. Security forces patrol a Maoist infested area Two security personnel were injured in an improvised explosive device blast triggered by the Maoists. “A District Reserve Guard team was conducting an anti-Naxal operation in the area based on …

11 Maoists Killed in Three Encounters in Past Eight Months
1 month, 1 week ago

11 Maoists Killed in Three Encounters in Past Eight Months

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: In the last eight months, three encounters took place between the members of the Maoists and police officials, killing 11 members of the outlawed organisation. Those dead included 35-year-old Kursam Mangu alias Bhadru alias Papanna, secretary and Telangana state committee member, and Eturnagaram-Mahadevpur area commander identified as 45-year-old Agolapu Mallaiah alias Madhu. In January 2022, three members of the …

123 Maoists, 11 security personnel killed in encounters since 2014 in Odisha: CM
1 month, 1 week ago

123 Maoists, 11 security personnel killed in encounters since 2014 in Odisha: CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi told the Assembly on Monday that 123 Maoists and 11 security personnel were killed in encounters in different parts of the state since 2014. In the encounters, 123 Maoists were neutralized and 11 security personnel received martyrdom, he said. In 2017, 2021 and 2022 seven Maoists each were killed by security forces, he …

Seven Maoists killed in encounter along Telangana-Chhattisgarh border
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Seven Maoists killed in encounter along Telangana-Chhattisgarh border

New Indian Express  

MULUGU: As many as seven Maoists were killed in an alleged encounter with police in the Chalpaka forest area on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border under Eturunagaram police station limits in Mulugu on Sunday. The dead were identified as members of the banned Communist Party of India, including JMWP DVC and State Committee member Kursam Mangu alias Bhadru, and Egolapu Mallaiah alias …

Maoists kill two on suspicion of being police informers in T’gana: Cops
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maoists kill two on suspicion of being police informers in T’gana: Cops

Hindustan Times  

Maoists allegedly hacked to death two men in Mulug district of Telangana over suspicions that they working as police informers, police said on Friday. Maoists kill two on suspicion of being police informers in T’gana: Cops According to officials, the incident took place at the Penugolu village in the district near the state’s border with Chhattisgarh. The letters alleged that …

Chhattisgarh: 10 Maoists killed by security forces in an encounter in Sukma
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: 10 Maoists killed by security forces in an encounter in Sukma

Op India  

On Friday, 22nd November, at least 10 Maoists were killed in an encounter in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. Sundaraj P, IGP, Bastar confirmed the operation and revealed that the District Reserve Guard team and Central Reserve Police Force team were part of it. 10 Maoists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Chhattisgarh@anurag_dwary reports pic.twitter.com/hibkLm1Hfl — NDTV November 22, …

Chhattisgarh: 10 maoists killed in Sukma encounter, AK-47 rifles recovered
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: 10 maoists killed in Sukma encounter, AK-47 rifles recovered

Hindustan Times  

At least 10 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma district on Friday, the police said. Chhattisgarh's fight against Maoists Notably, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday at the North Block in the national capital. The CM said that the state government and the security forces have been …

Maoist killed, security personnel injured in gunfight on Odisha-Chhattisgarh border
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maoist killed, security personnel injured in gunfight on Odisha-Chhattisgarh border

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: A Maoist insurgent was killed, and a security personnel was injured in a gunfight near MV-79 Jindalguda in Odisha's Malkangiri district, a region known for frequent clashes between government forces and insurgents. The skirmish occurred on the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, where Maoist groups reportedly attempted to infiltrate Malkangiri from Chhattisgarh. This incident has heightened concerns as Malkangiri, once declared Maoist-free, …

5 Maoists killed in encounter in Abujhmad forest: Chhattisgarh Police
1 month, 4 weeks ago

5 Maoists killed in encounter in Abujhmad forest: Chhattisgarh Police

Hindustan Times  

Five Maoists were killed and two security personnel sustained injuries in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmad forest on the borders of Kanker and Narayanpur districts of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, police said, adding that the combing operation is still going on. “Since 8am, a fierce encounter has been underway between the joint forces of the District Reserve Guard, Special …

2 Maoists killed in Bijapur encounter, says Chhattisgarh Police
2 months, 1 week ago

2 Maoists killed in Bijapur encounter, says Chhattisgarh Police

Hindustan Times  

RAIPUR: Two alleged Maoists were killed in a gunfight with a joint team of security personnel in south Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Friday, police said. Bastar District Inspector General of Police, Bastar range, Sunderraj P said the gunfight took place around 11am in a dense forest near the tri-junction of Usoor, Basaguda, and Pamed villages. “Once the exchange of fire …

Maoist Attack on Tribal Market Leaves 2 Police Constables Injured
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2 months, 1 week ago

Maoist Attack on Tribal Market Leaves 2 Police Constables Injured

Deccan Chronicle  

Two security personnel were injured in a Maoist attack in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The attack took place in a tribal weekly market when two Chhattisgarh policemen were keeping vigil on movements of suspected Naxals in the Jagargunda weekly market. The Maoists, who were in civil dress, fled the spot along with the service rifles of the two cops after committing the …

Maoist Camp Busted in Odisha: Explosive Materials Recovered
2 months, 1 week ago

Maoist Camp Busted in Odisha: Explosive Materials Recovered

The Hindu  

Police busted a Maoist camp in Odisha's Nuapada district and recovered explosive materials from there. The camp was identified by a tip-off and two SOG teams launched a search-and-destroy operation in the Patdhara and Sunabeda reserve forests. The recovered materials include 500 detonators, five reels of safety fuse, five improvised IED switches, one gelatin stick (decomposed) and various Naxalite literatures.

Army vehicle attacked by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Army vehicle attacked by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor

Hindustan Times  

An Indian Army vehicle was attacked in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor on Monday morning. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} On Saturday, the Indian Army's Romeo Force, in a joint operation with Special Operations Group police, busted a terror hideout in the Balnoi sector in Poonch. 'Blood shed will be avenged' Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, meanwhile, said on Saturday …

Police and security forces hone their skills in the heart of the wild: Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Police and security forces hone their skills in the heart of the wild: Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations

Hindustan Times  

Security forces in Chhattisgarh are undergoing training to survive in the wild amid anti-Maoist operations. The training involves equipping security personnel with skills to handle snake and scorpion bites, bear attacks, and first aid in challenging jungle conditions. The focus is on areas such as Abujhmad, a largely unsurveyed forest area considered the Maoist bastion, where security personnel are facing …

Indian soldiers kill at least 31 suspected Maoist rebels in Abujhmad forest
3 months, 1 week ago

Indian soldiers kill at least 31 suspected Maoist rebels in Abujhmad forest

Al Jazeera  

Police say 31 Maoist rebels killed in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh after a nine-hour firefight. At least 31 suspected Maoist rebels have been killed during a clash with Indian security forces, state police said. The confrontation took place on Friday after counterinsurgency forces, acting on intelligence, surrounded approximately 50 suspected rebels in the dense Abujhmad forest, located on …

Telangana: Six Maoists gunned down in first major encounter since 2018
4 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Six Maoists gunned down in first major encounter since 2018

Hindustan Times  

Six members of the Communist Party of India were killed in an encounter with security forces in Telangana’s Bhadradri Kothagudem district bordering Chhattisgarh on Thursday, the police said. This was the first major encounter in Telangana since 2018; 10 Maoists were killed in an encounter in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district in March 2018. Barring these, there has been virtually no major …

Chhattisgarh: Nine Maoists, including six women, killed in encounter with security forces
4 months, 1 week ago

Chhattisgarh: Nine Maoists, including six women, killed in encounter with security forces

New Indian Express  

RAIPUR: Nine Maoists, including six women cadres, were killed in an encounter with security forces at the Purangel-Andri forested hilly terrain along the inter-district border of Dantewada and Bijapur in south Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, according to Bastar police. Acting on specific intelligence about the presence of Maoists belonging to the West Bastar Division committee and the Peoples' Liberation Guerrilla Army …

Chhattisgarh: Suspected Maoist killed in gunfight with security forces in Dantewada
5 months ago

Chhattisgarh: Suspected Maoist killed in gunfight with security forces in Dantewada

Hindustan Times  

Raipur: A suspected Maoist was killed in a gunfight with the security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada, police said on Sunday. “One Maoist was killed when a team of District Reserve Guard and Bastar Fighters launched a search operation crossing the Indravati river,” said Gaurav Rai, superintendent of police, Dantewada. Rai said that despite heavy rainfall, the DRG and Bastar Fighters …

12 Maoists gunned down in encounter with police in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli
5 months, 4 weeks ago

12 Maoists gunned down in encounter with police in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli

Hindustan Times  

Twelve Maoists, including a senior commander, were killed in an encounter with the Maharashtra Police in Gadchiroli on Wednesday, with two personnel suffering bullet injuries, officials close to the development said, adding that both officers are out of danger. Senior police officers said that the exchange of fire between the Maoists and the C-60, the unit of the Maharashtra Police …

Two constables killed, four wounded in IED blast in Chhattisgarh
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Two constables killed, four wounded in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Hindustan Times  

Two police constables were killed and four others wounded when suspected Maoists detonated an improvised Explosive Device at Tarrem in Chhattisgarh’s Left-wing insurgency-hit Bijapur amid heightened anti-Maiost operations that have left at least 139 insurgents dead this year. In a statement, the Chhattisgarh Police identified the two as Bharat Sahu and Satyer Singh Kange, and said they were part of …

2 jawans killed, 4 injured in IED attack by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
5 months, 4 weeks ago

2 jawans killed, 4 injured in IED attack by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Hindustan Times  

Two personnel of the Special Task Force were killed and four others injured in an improvised explosive device attack by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday night, police said. 2 jawans killed, 4 injured in IED attack by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur The incident took place in the Tarrem area when a joint team of security personnel was returning …

Maoist carrying reward of ₹14 lakh killed in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat
6 months, 1 week ago

Maoist carrying reward of ₹14 lakh killed in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat

Hindustan Times  

A Maoist carrying a reward of ₹14 lakh was killed in an encounter with security forces in the forests of Kothiatola in Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday morning, said officials. Police said an alert has been issued in Balaghat district after the incident as there is information about the movement of Maoists, Balaghat superintendent of police Sameer Saurabh …

Narayanpur encounter: Chhattisgarh police seize arms, explosives
6 months, 1 week ago

Narayanpur encounter: Chhattisgarh police seize arms, explosives

Hindustan Times  

Raipur: The Chhattisgarh Police on Wednesday claimed to have seized arms, ammunition and explosives from the site of the encounter in Narayanpur district where five Maoists were killed in a gunfight a day ago. Guns, including one.303 rifle, three.315 bore rifles, two muzzle-loading rifles, BGL shells and a huge cache of ammunition and explosives were seized Five suspected Maoists were …

5 Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur: Police
6 months, 1 week ago

5 Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur: Police

Hindustan Times  

Five suspected Maoists were killed in a gun fight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Tuesday, police said. Police said the encounter with Maoist occurred when a joint team of personnel from different security forces was out on an anti-Naxal operation. On June 15, eight Maoists were killed in Narayanpur district when a joint team of the security …

Security forces kill five Maoists in Jharkhand during search operation
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Security forces kill five Maoists in Jharkhand during search operation

The Hindu  

Five Maoists, including two women, were killed in an encounter with security forces at Chaibasa in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district on Monday, officials said. The security forces suffered no injuries,“ Jharkhand police spokesperson and Inspector-General Amol V. Homkar told The Hindu. The team also recovered weapons including one INSAS rifle, two SLRs, one.303, two bolt-action rifles, a 9 mm pistol, …

4 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand, 2 arrested: Police
6 months, 4 weeks ago

4 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand, 2 arrested: Police

Hindustan Times  

Four members of outlawed CPI, including a female Maoist, were killed in a gunfight with joint security forces of the district police, Central Reserve Police Force and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action battalions inside Saranda forest in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand on Monday morning, police said. “Our joint forces have gunned down four Maoists, including a Maoist zonal commander, …

6 of 8 Maoists killed in Narayanpur encounter identified: Chhattisgarh police
6 months, 4 weeks ago

6 of 8 Maoists killed in Narayanpur encounter identified: Chhattisgarh police

Hindustan Times  

The Chhattisgarh police on Sunday identified six Maoists among the eight who were killed in Saturday’s encounter in Narayanpur district, officials said on Saturday. We have recovered one INSAS rifle, two pieces of 303 rifle, three pieces of 315 bore rifle, one BGL launcher along with a large quantity of explosives and other daily useful materials from the spot,” the …

8 Maoists, 1 security personnel killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur
7 months ago

8 Maoists, 1 security personnel killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur

Hindustan Times  

Eight Maoists and a police constable were killed in a gun fight that lasted for over 24 hours between security forces and rebels in dense forest in Narayanpur district on Saturday, police said, adding that two others were injured. “The gunfight started on Saturday morning in the forest of Abhujmad when a joint team of the security personnel from four …

Chhattisgarh: 8 Maoists, one security personnel killed in encounter in Abujhmarh
7 months ago

Chhattisgarh: 8 Maoists, one security personnel killed in encounter in Abujhmarh

Hindustan Times  

At least 8 Maoists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmarh. The gunfight broke out this morning in the forest of Abhujmarh when a joint team of the security personnel from four districts – Narayanpur, Kanker, Dantewada and Kondagaon – was out on an anti-Naxal operation, PTI reported. The operation – involving the personnel of District …

6 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur carried reward of ₹38 lakh: Police
7 months ago

6 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur carried reward of ₹38 lakh: Police

Hindustan Times  

Raipur: Six Maoists who were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Friday have been identified as senior cadres and carried a cumulative cash reward of Rs.38 lakh on their heads, police said on Saturday. A statement released by Bastar police claimed that the deceased cadres belonged to Maoists’ People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army military company …

7 Maoists shot dead, 3 jawans insured in Chhattisgarh encounter
7 months, 1 week ago

7 Maoists shot dead, 3 jawans insured in Chhattisgarh encounter

Hindustan Times  

Seven suspected Maoists were killed and three jawans sustained injuries on Friday during an encounter with security personnel in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh, police said. The gunfight took place in a forest near Gobel village in the Orchha area in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh. According to the police, the gunfight took place in a forest near Gobel village in the …

C’garh : 5 Maoists killed in encounter in Abujhmad under Bastar, 3 jawans injured
7 months, 1 week ago

C’garh : 5 Maoists killed in encounter in Abujhmad under Bastar, 3 jawans injured

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Five Maoists were on Friday gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmad area under Bastar in Chhattisgarh. In the biggest ever strike against Maoists by security forces in Bastar, 29 Naxals were killed in Kanker district on April 16. On April 30, ten Maoists including three women cadres were gunned down in an encounter with security …

3 Maoists killed in 2 encounters in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region
7 months, 3 weeks ago

3 Maoists killed in 2 encounters in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region

Hindustan Times  

Three Maoists were killed in two different encounters with security personnel in Sukma and Bijapur districts of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, police said. Police have also recovered weapons, a cache of explosives and Maoist-related materials from both the encounter spots The identities of the Maoists killed in both the encounters are yet to be ascertained, officials said. Superintendent of Police, Sukma, …

Another Maoist killed in Chhattisgarh encounter: Police
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Another Maoist killed in Chhattisgarh encounter: Police

Hindustan Times  

Raipur: A day after seven Maoists were killed in an encounter, another Maoist, a woman, was killed in a gunfight with security personnel in a forest along the Narayanpur-Bijapur district, police said. Police said they also seized rifles, muzzle, cooker bombs and other materials from the encounter spot Police said that the encounter took place when a team of Special …

7 more Maoists shot dead in their core turf in South Chhattisgarh
7 months, 3 weeks ago

7 more Maoists shot dead in their core turf in South Chhattisgarh

New Indian Express  

RAIPUR: Security forces on Thursday shot dead seven armed Maoists in their core stronghold area along the forested terrain of inter-district border of Narayanpur-Bijapur in south Chhattisgarh. In all, 115 Maoists have been eliminated by the security forces since December, when aggressive operations were launched across Bastar. “Security personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guards from three districts — Narayanpur, …

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