Maoists

Maoist camp destroyed in Jharkhand, a commander held

A Maoist camp was destroyed by the security personnel in Jharkhand's Giridih district and one of its commanders arrested in Khuti on Thursday, the state police said.

Mar 30, 2017, 14:24 PM IST

Police jawan shot dead by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district

A police jawan was on Wednesday shot dead by the Naxals in Farsegarh village of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.

Mar 22, 2017, 13:35 PM IST

Sukma attack shows Maoists are frustrated: Union Home Minister

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Left Wing Extremist groups were "restless" because of the "unprecedented success" of security forces' operations against them, and termed the Maoist attack at Sukma, in Chhattisgarh, in which 12 CRPF troopers were killed a result of that frustration.

Mar 15, 2017, 00:54 AM IST

Rajnath Singh not to celebrate Holi in view of Sukma attack

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will not celebrate Holi in view of Sukma Maoist attack that claimed lives of 12 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans.

Mar 12, 2017, 10:15 AM IST

12 CRPF men killed in Maoist attack in Sukma

In one of the biggest Maoist attacks in the past two years, 12 CRPF personnel were killed and four injured in an ambush by the rebels in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, a senior police officer said.

Mar 12, 2017, 00:11 AM IST

Eleven CRPF personnel killed in Naxal attack in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh

11 CRPF personnel were killed in Naxal attack in Sukma.

 

Mar 11, 2017, 12:26 PM IST

Maoists torch three vehicles in Jharkhand

Maoist guerrillas have torched three vehicles involved in bridge construction work in Jharkhand's Chatra district, police said on Thursday.

Mar 02, 2017, 12:02 PM IST

Five Maoists arrested in Jharkhand's Ranchi

Five Maoists were arrested from a shopping complex here, police said on Saturday.

Feb 25, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

Five tribals beaten by Maoists

At least five tribals were severly beaten up by Maoists suspecting them as police informers and also for casting votes in the three-tire panchayat elections in Malkangiri district, police said today.

Feb 22, 2017, 18:41 PM IST

Seven Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh

Seven Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces here on Tuesday.

Feb 21, 2017, 21:16 PM IST

700 Maoists surrendered since demonetisation, says PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said over 700 Maoists surrendered after the November 8 demonetisation and that it was the biggest such decision taken anywhere in the world.

Feb 08, 2017, 23:37 PM IST

10 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh

Ten Maoists are believed to have been killed in a heavy exchange of fire when they attacked a police camp in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh.

Feb 07, 2017, 22:36 PM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly Elections 2017: Maoist posters threaten to disrupt polls

Posters and pamphlets by suspected Maoists threatening to disrupt the upcoming Uttarakhand Assembly polls emerged near Dhari area in the district today, even as an official's vehicle was set on fire, prompting the administration to put Kumaon division on high alert and step up deployment in the region.

Feb 02, 2017, 23:36 PM IST

Four security personnel injured in Jharkhand landmine blast

At least four security personnel were injured on Friday when Maoist guerrillas detonated a landmine in Garwah district of Jharkhand.

Jan 13, 2017, 14:04 PM IST

Two Maoists killed in shootout with Kerala Police

"Our force is present at the site but the police are conducting the operation," an official said.

Nov 24, 2016, 20:17 PM IST

Naxals force elderly to convert black money in Jharkhand

In a bid to evade scrutiny, Naxals in Jharkhand are forcing elderly people to exchange their unaccounted money after demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes.

Nov 16, 2016, 12:40 PM IST

Demonetisation move will cripple Naxal activities: Report

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonetisation move will cripple Naxal activities.

Nov 15, 2016, 22:26 PM IST

Demonetisation: Maoists in Jharkhand hit with Centre's currency ban, police keeping close watch

Security agencies in Jharkhand are on high alert and are keeping a close watch on moves by Maoist guerrillas to turn their unaccounted money, collected in the form of levy, into "white".

Nov 14, 2016, 15:59 PM IST

Try to find a peaceful solution to Naxal problem: SC to Centre, Chhattisgarh govt

On November 7, Delhi University Professor Sundar, JNU professor Archana Prasad and others were booked on charges of murder of a tribal villager in Chhattisgarh.

Nov 11, 2016, 15:07 PM IST

After Malkangiri encounter, AP police open for talks with Maoists

After having dealt a body blow to the outlawed CPI(Maoist) by killing 28 of its cadre in an encounter on the Andhra-Odisha border recently, Andhra Pradesh Police have now opened its doors to the ultras for "talks" with the only rider that they first shun arms.

Nov 07, 2016, 19:16 PM IST