Maoists News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Maoists request security forces for dialogue amid intensified anti-LWE action
Raipur, April 25: Amid mounting pressure, the Maoists have issued a press note, appealing for an immediate cessation of the unprecedented joint operation against Maoist insurgents, jointly launched by forces of the states of Chhattisgarh and Telangana since Monday.
14 Maoists surrender in Telangana's Warangal district
Hyderabad, April 24: Fourteen Maoists surrendered to the police in Telangana's Warangal district on Thursday.
Massive crackdown on Maoists on Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, three killed
Raipur, April 24: In a significant crackdown against Maoist insurgents, security forces in Chhattisgarh have launched a major operation in the Karregatta hills of Bijapur district. The operation has already resulted in the deaths of three Maoists, with their bodies recovered by the police.
Major Success: Jharkhand DGP hails killing of eight Maoists including top commander with Rs 1 crore bounty
Ranchi/Bokaro, April 21: In a major breakthrough in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in Jharkhand, eight insurgents were killed in an encounter with security forces at Lugu Hill in the Lalpania area of Bokaro district early on Monday, officials said.
Two dreaded Maoists killed in overnight operation in Chhattisgarh
Raipur, April 16: The Chhattisgarh Police have conducted a significant operation against insurgents in the forests of Burgum, resulting in the elimination of two dreaded Maoists, including a high-ranking commander.
Two hardcore Maoists from Chhattisgarh surrender in Jharkhand
Latehar: , April 15 (IANS) Two hardcore Maoists affiliated with the banned CPI-Maoist surrendered before police and security forces in Jharkhand's Latehar district on Tuesday, officials said.
Chh'garh: Heavy loss to Maoists in Bijapur-Dantewada, encounter going on
Raipur, April 12: Heavy loss to Maoists have been reported in the Bhairamgarh area, located on the Bijapur-Dantewada border in Chhattisgarh, during an encounter between security forces and Maoists on Saturday.
Twenty-two Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh
Raipur, April 8: At least twenty-two Maoists surrendered on Tuesday in the Bijapur area of Chhattisgarh.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.