Naxals

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AA Edit | Major strike against Maoists shows rebellion persists

Sharp rise in Naxal casualties in early 2024 highlights persistent security threats in India's heartland

18 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

The security forces cordoned off the entire area and recovered four live IEDs, planted by Naxals. (Representational image: ANI)

Cop injured in IED blast by Naxals in Chhattisgarh

The incident took place around 8.30 am when a joint team of various security forces was out on a road security operation near Bodli camp

21 Dec 2021 1:09 PM

26 naxals were killed on Saturday in an encounter with police in eastern Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district. (AFP file photo)

Maharashtra police gun down 26 Maoists in Gadchiroli district

The gunbattle took place in the morning at Korchi when a C-60 police commando team was conducting a search operation

13 Nov 2021 9:36 PM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel asked the Centre to dispatch seven CRPF battalions. (PTI Photo)

Chhattisgarh CM seeks seven more CRPF battalions, mobile towers to fight Naxalism

In the letter, Baghel has sought Centres cooperation for effective implementation of the states strategies to eliminate Naxalism

04 Sep 2020 4:05 PM

Naxals have filled their armoury by looting firearms such as AK 47 and Insas assault rifles and UBGLs from security forces in the encounters with them.

Maoists-run arm factories in Bastar make rockets, bullets

They used to depend on their weapon supply chain to procure ammunitions and rockets.

14 Feb 2020 2:16 AM

Five Naxals involved in scribe’s killing surrender

One of the five surrendered rebels, Madkam Deva, carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head.

27 Dec 2019 3:07 AM

Besides, five women Naxals, all carrying cash rewards in the range of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 5.5 lakh, also turned themselves in before the police. (Photo: Twitter)

Six 'wanted' Naxals surrender in Maharashtra

They were allegedly involved in cases of killing, encounters and blasts in Gadchiroli.

27 Nov 2019 4:14 PM

A jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was on Thursday killed when Maoists ambushed a search party of security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s south Bastar district of Bijapur. (Representational image)

CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Naxals

The incident took place in the camp of CRPF’s 217th battalion in Konta in south Bastar district of Sukma.

08 Nov 2019 6:55 AM

'The Left-wing extremist groups are getting organised funding to spread terror and create disturbances in the 10 states where they are present. Investigation of the cases related to these groups has revealed that they also resort to extortion to supplement their income,' Mittal said. (Photo: ANI)

'Naxals getting organised funding to spread terror in the country,' says NIA

The NIA official added that funds are used to facilitate training and purchase arms and ammunition for their cadres.

14 Oct 2019 8:04 PM

The court imposed a fine of Rs 21,500 on Bhengra and Rs 10,000 on Lugun, Public Prosecutor Mahendra Singh said. (Photo: Representational)

Two Naxalites jailed for unlawful activities in Jharkhand

A carbine rifle and cartridges were recovered from his possession.

30 Aug 2019 3:20 PM

Police officials with the surrendered naxalites. (Photo: ANI)

3 naxalites surrender before police in Vishakhapatnam

This comes after an exchange of fire between security personnel and Naxals near Mandapalli village in G K Veedhi Mandal in Visakhapatnam.

29 Aug 2019 1:34 PM

Speaking at a review meeting on Left Wing Extremism (LWE), Kumar warned against the proposed discontinuance of Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) from the next financial year. (Photo: File)

Combating naxal menace a joint responsibility of centre and states: Nitish

Kumar flagged need for change in existing policy which put financial burden of deployment of forces in naxal-infested areas on state govt.

26 Aug 2019 6:45 PM

Chief Ministers or their representatives and top police and civil officials of 10 Naxal-violence affected states are expected to attend the meeting -- a first of its kind after Shah assumed charge about three months ago. (Photo: File)

Amit Shah to review ongoing operations against Maoists today

The 10 Maoists-hit states are C'garh, J'khand, Odisha, WB, Bihar, Maharashtra, T'gana, Andhra, MP and UP.

26 Aug 2019 8:30 AM

Five Naxals were killed on Saturday in the gun-battle with the DRG in a dense forest area of the district, located about 350 km from the state capital Raipur. (Photo: Representational)

DRG jawan dies after encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh

Two DRG jawans, identified as Raju Netam and Somaru Gota, were also injured in the encounter.

25 Aug 2019 2:13 PM

The Independence Day parade will be commanded by Deputy Superintendent of police, Dineshwari Nand, while Assistant Sub-Inspector, Anita Meshram, will be Parade Second-in-Command. (Photo: ANI)

Chhattisgarh: Women officers to lead the Independence Day parade in Dantewada

Danteshwari Ladake is a 30-member all women Anti-Naxal Commando Unit which also includes surrendered women Naxals.

13 Aug 2019 2:06 PM

Sukma: 2 naxals dead in encounter with security forces

Police had recovered a pistol and country-made gun from the spot of the encounter.

29 Jul 2019 2:20 PM

Last week also, two Naxals were gunned down by the security forces in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district. (Photo: Representational)

Naxal with Rs 1 lakh bounty on his head killed in Sukma encounter

The police have recovered one pistol and one country-made gun from the incident site.

23 Jul 2019 1:47 PM

Naxals expressed the desire to lead a meaningful life in the mainstream. (Photo: Representational Image)

Two Naxals surrender before Chhattisgarh police

The duo said they decided to surrender as they were 'disappointed' with the hollow Maoist ideology and 'harsh forest life'.

21 Jul 2019 5:35 PM

The gunbattle broke out in a forest near Gumiyapal village, located around 400 km from Raipur, when a District Reserve Guard team was out on an anti-Naxal operation, Dantewada Superintendent of Police Abhishek Pallava said. (Photo: File I Representational)

2 Naxals killed in encounter with police in Chhatisgarh's Dantewada

There was a heated exchange of fire when security personnel tried to zero-in on the rebels.

14 Jul 2019 12:05 PM

The issue was raised through a calling attention motion by Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Dhananjay Munde. (Photo: PTI)

Police suspended over Gadchiroli attack

The minister also promised that the kin of all the slain policemen would be provided jobs within eight days.

22 Jun 2019 6:22 AM

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