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Surrender and embrace peaceful development, Home Minister Amit Shah appeals to Maoists
Dantewada: , April 5 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended a heartfelt appeal to those involved in Maoist activities to lay down arms and walk the path of peace and development.
Joint ops by Bihar STF, Gaya Police lead to arrests of 7 Maoists in 6 days
Patna, April 4: In a major operation against Maoists, the Gaya police, in coordination with Bihar Police's Special Task Force (STF), arrested seven Maoist operatives since March 30, recovering a huge cache of arms and ammunition from their possession, some of which were previously looted from the police.
There is no war-like situation in Chhattisgarh, govt do not want to fire single bullet: Deputy CM Vijay Sharma
Raipur, April 2: After the purported letter issued in the name of banned outlawed organisation Community Party of India (Maoist) central committee expressing peace talk and ceasefire, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, who also holds the portfolio of Home Department, said that neither the state government nor the government at centre want to fire a single bullet, but how discussion would be possible using terminology 'ceasefire' as there is no war-like situation in the state.
Chhattisgarh: Maoists offer peace talks ahead of HM Shah's visit to state
Raipur, April 2: Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's scheduled visit to Bastar in Chhattisgarh, the Maoists have expressed their willingness to engage in peace negotiations.
Two women Maoists killed in MP encounter identified
Bhopal, April 2: Two women Maoists who were killed in an encounter in the Bichhiya police station area of the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday have been identified as Rambai, wife of Rakesh, and Pramila alias Mase Mandavi, Bhoramdev Area Committee.
Two women Maoists killed in encounter near tiger reserve in MP
Bhopal, April 2: Two Maoists have been neutralised in a major encounter near the Kanha Tiger Reserve in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh.
Achieved new milestone, Left-wing extremism most affected districts down to 6, says HM Shah
Raipur, April 1: India has taken a big leap forward in its mission to eradicate Naxalism, marking a significant achievement in the journey toward a safer and more prosperous nation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday.
Maoist leader Renuka with Rs 5 lakh bounty, killed in Chhattisgarh encounter
Raipur, March 31: Renuka, also known as Banu, Chaitey, and Saraswati, a prominent member of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, an entity of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), was killed in an encounter on Monday in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.
Woman Maoist's body found in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, operation continues
Raipur, March 31: Security forces have recovered the body of a female Maoist along with weapons, including an INSAS rifle, other ammunition, and daily-use materials from the encounter site near the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh, officials reported on Monday.
Ahead of PM Modi's visit, 50 Maoists lay down arms in Chhattisgarh
Raipur, March 30: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 50 Maoists have renounced their insurgent activities and chosen to reintegrate into society, marking a significant triumph for the ongoing anti-naxal drive and "Lon Varratu (Come Back Home)" campaign by Central and state governments.
Nepal: Govt calls for action against former King, pro-monarchy protestors warn against it
Kathmandu, March 30: Nepal's ruling party, the Nepali Congress, and opposition Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) demanded action against the former King Gyanendra Shah, holding him responsible for the violent protests that engulfed Nepal.
Maoist stronghold Chhattisgarh recorded 267 violent incidents in 2024: Data
New Delhi, March 29: In 2024, the maximum number of 267 violent incidents involving Maoists took place in Chhattisgarh followed by 69 in Jharkhand, official data of the Ministry of Home Affairs showed on Saturday.
Chhattisgarh: Maoist operative involved in IED blast killed; 49 extremists eliminated in 10 days
Bhopal, March 29: In a decisive success for security forces, Jagdish a.k.a. Budhra -- a hardcore Maoist operative linked to the Jhiram IED blast -- was eliminated early on Saturday morning in a massive operation along the Sukma-Dantewada border in Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh: 15 Maoists surrender in Dantewada
Bhopal, March 29: Fifteen Maoists surrendered on Saturday before security forces in the Naxal-affected district of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh, pledging to join the mainstream of society.
Chhattisgarh moving towards Maoist-free status by 2026, says CM Sai after Sukma operation success
Raipur, March 29: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that the state is moving towards Maoist-free status by 2026 and also showered praise on the security forces after they eliminated 16 Maoists in an operation in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Saturday, in which two soldiers were also injured.
Violence cannot bring change: HM Shah lauds security forces for eliminating 16 Maoists in Bastar
Raipur, March 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has praised the security forces for their successful anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma and Dantewada districts, where 16 Maoists were eliminated.
Security forces foil Maoists' plan in Chhattisgarh, detect and destroy 45 kg IED
Bhopal, March 28: In a significant achievement, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) successfully defused a powerful 45 kg improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Maoists in the Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh.
Five Maoist operatives held in joint operation by Bihar STF and Aurangabad police
Patna, March 25: In a major crackdown against Maoist activities, a joint operation by the Bihar Special Task Force (STF) and Aurangabad district police led to the arrest of five Maoist operatives belonging to the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) on Tuesday, officials said.
Three Maoists killed on Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh, operation continues
Bhopal, March 25: In another blow to Maoist insurgents in Chhattisgarh, security forces have neutralised three Naxalites in a fierce gunfight near the Dantewada-Bijapur border.
22 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh
Bijapur: , March 23 (IANS) As many as 22 Maoists surrendered on Sunday, following recent massive operations against them in Bijapur and Narayanpur areas. Of them, six Maoists were carrying a combined reward of Rs 11 lakh on their head.
Home Minister Amit Shah hails security forces for crushing blow to Maoists
New Delhi/Raipur, March 20: In a major victory against Maoist insurgents, security forces have successfully eliminated 22 Left Wing Extremists in two separate encounters across Bijapur and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh.
MP govt approves Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia to 'Maoist encounter' victim's widow
Bhopal, March 17: The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday approved a financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the wife of Hiran Singh Parte who was killed in police encounter in Mandla district.
MP budget session: Congress stages walkout over Mandla encounter case
Bhopal, March 17: The main opposition party, Congress, staged a walkout in protest against what they claim was a fabricated "Maoist" encounter in Mandla on March 9.
MP Cong chief raises doubt over Maoist killed in Mandla, demands inquiry
Mandla, March 15: Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari said on Saturday that a Maoist, who was killed by the state Police's Hawk Force during an encounter in Mandla district, was an "innocent" and alleged that it was a "fake" encounter.
60 Maoists surrender before police in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem
Hyderabad, March 15: At least 60 Maoists laid down their arms and surrendered before the police in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana on Saturday, officials said. The district shares its border with the insurgency-hit Sukma district of Chhattisgarh.
PLFI leader Durga Singh among three Maoists held in Jharkhand, weapons seized
Ranchi, March 13: Banned Maoist outfit People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) leader Durga Singh alias Panjri, who had a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his head, was arrested, along with two of his associates, in Jharkhand's Gumla district, police said on Thursday.
Five PLFI Maoists arrested in Jharkhand's Khunti, weapons seized
Ranchi, March 9: In a major crackdown on left-wing extremism, the Jharkhand police arrested five hardcore Maoists affiliated with the banned People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) from the Ronhe forest in Khunti district on Sunday.
Siddaramaiah announces Rs 10 crore Maoists' rehabilitation package
Bengaluru, March 7: The Karnataka government, headed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Friday announced the formulation of a Rs 10 crore Maoists' rehabilitation package.
'I was escorted like a thief': K'taka LoP recounts his horrifying visit to Maoist infected region
Bengaluru, March 5: Former minister and Karnataka Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R. Ashoka, recalling his visit to a Maoist-affected region in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district, termed the experience as 'horrifying'.
CRPF assistant commandant, two jawans injured in Maoist IED Blast in Chaibasa, airlifted to Ranchi
Chaibasa, March 5: Three security personnel, including an Assistant Commandant of the CRPF's CoBRA battalion, were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast triggered by Maoists in Jharkhand's Chaibasa district, officials said on Thursday.
Dreaded Maoist surrenders with family in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Raipur, March 3: In a major success to the government's ongoing anti-naxal operation, Dinesh Modium, a Naxal commander with a Rs 8 lakh bounty on his head, reportedly surrendered to security forces along with his wife and children.
Two Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Sukma
Sukma, March 1: At least two Maoists were gunned down in an intense encounter with security forces in the Kistaram police station area of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, officials said on Saturday.
Three women Maoists killed in encounter in Balaghat, MP CM congratulates forces
Bhopal, Feb 19: Three women Naxalites were killed in an encounter in Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. Confirming the report, the state Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav congratulated the police force.
Maoist violence in Chhattisgarh down by 47 pc in 14 years: Nityanand Rai
New Delhi, Feb 11: Violence perpetrated by Left Wing Extremists (LWE) has reduced in Chhattisgarh by 47 per cent in 2024 -- with 122 incidents -- in comparison to the high levels of 2010 which saw 499 incidents, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said on Tuesday.
12 Maoists gunned down, two cops killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 9: As many as 12 Maoists were gunned down in a major encounter with security forces in Bijapur's National Park area in Chhattisgarh ahead of the Panchayat elections, police said on Sunday.
12 Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 9: As many as 12 Maoists were killed in a major encounter with security forces in Bijapur's National Park area in Chhattisgarh ahead of the Panchayat elections, police said on Sunday.
Odisha govt hikes risk allowance of SOG jawans
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has hailed the jawans of the Special Operation Group (SOG) of Odisha Police for the successful joint operation against Left-Wing Extremists along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. He also announced a hike to Rs 25,000 in the Risk Allowance for the jawans.
Jharkhand: Conspiracy to target security forces in Chaibasa foiled, 21 IEDs recovered
Chaibasa, Jan 21: A major Maoist plot to target security forces in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district has been thwarted. In a joint operation by police and security forces, 21 pressure IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) planted in the Karaikela police station area were successfully recovered, officials said.
Maoist movement will be completely eradicated: Siddaramaiah
Mysuru, Jan 11: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that eradicating the Maoist movement is the objective of the Congress-led state government, adding that all protests must be peaceful and should not adopt violent means which is also his government's stance.
Four Maoists, cop killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bastar
New Delhi, Jan 5: At least four Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, an official said on Sunday, adding that a jawan also died in action.