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August 03, 2026
In Bhutan training camps, key ULFA functionary aided Maoists’ merger
The revelation is indicative of the close ties that prevailed between the Northeast insurgent groups, mainly the ULFA, and the dreaded Maoist groups that ruled supreme in the forested north–south stretches across central India in their heydays
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April 18, 2026
These elite units give Naxals the chills! Gadchiroli's C-60 commandos to receive medals on Maharashtra Day
There were reportedly times when one cousin in a family joined the Naxals while another was recruited by the C-60 Special Operations Group in Gadchiroli and Gondia…
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March 02, 2026
50 years of Rajan case: An unparalleled story of police brutality and a heartbroken father’s quest for justice
An eyewitness claimed that he saw Rajan breathing his last while being tortured alongside him in the Kakkayam police camp before a bunch of policemen carried his lifeless body out
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January 01, 2026
Dayanand Malakar, Naxalite leader carrying Rs 50,000 reward, shot dead in Bihar
Malakar was the secretary of the North-Bihar Central Zonal Committee of the outlawed CPI-Maoist
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December 07, 2025
CRPF gets another critical Forward Operating Base in a critical Chhattisgarh region as Maoist influence shrinks
Maoist memorials in Pallewaya and Abujhmad were dismantled as the CRPF's 165th battalion was allotted a new FOB in the region
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December 03, 2025
Major anti-Naxal operation in Bastar: 7 Naxals neutralised; two jawans martyred
Seven Naxalites have been killed in an encounter on Wednesday in the West Bastar Division area along the Bijapur-Dantewada inter-district border in
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November 28, 2025
Why CoBRA, CRPF getting new forward operating base in Karregutta Hills is bad news for Naxals
The objective of the new camp includes providing personnel with a specialised training centre for jungle warfare and improving their operational capabilities for battling the Maoists
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November 24, 2025
Why air pollution protesters at India Gate chanted 'Long live Madvi Hidma'
About 15 people were arrested at an India Gate air pollution protest after they used pepper spray on police personnel. Protesters were also seen holding banners supporting Naxal leader Madvi Hidma, who was killed last week
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November 19, 2025
After Madvi Hidma killing, Andhra Police arrest 50 Maoists in major multi-district operation
Thirty-nine weapons, 302 rounds of ammunition, detonators, cordtex wire, communication devices and Rs 13 lakh in cash were recovered
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October 17, 2025
Hot summer chase to monsoon surrenders: How security forces ended CPI (Maoist)'s violent reign in Chhattisgarh's Dandakaranya
Historically, the monsoon season offered respite for CPI(Maoist) cadres in Dandakaranya, a key Naxal stronghold, allowing them to regroup. However, after a significant summer offensive by security forces resulting in major casualties, the region has witnessed a reversal of fortunes
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October 15, 2025
With Bhupati's surrender, is Naxal threat in Maharashtra almost over?
Bhupati and 60 other hardcore Naxalites surrendered before Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Gadchiroli
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September 15, 2025
Amit Shah says Naxalism eliminated in Jharkhand's Bokaro after security forces kill top Naxal commander carrying Rs 1 crore bounty
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declares Naxalism eliminated from Bokaro, Jharkhand, after security forces killed Naxal commander Sahdev Soren carrying Rs 1 crore bounty
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September 11, 2025
Top Maoist leader Modem Balakrishna carrying Rs 1 crore bounty, 9 others killed in Chhattisgarh anti-Naxal op
Top Maoist leader Modem Balakrishna, carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty, and 9 others killed by Chhattisgarh security forces in a major anti-Naxal operation in Gariaband district
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July 26, 2025
Major anti-naxal operation: Three ultras killed in gunfight in Jharkhand’s Gumla
Security forces have recovered an AK-47 and two INSAS rifles from the spot
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June 01, 2025
Why collapse of CPI(Maoist) command structure is good news for authorities
CPI(Maoist)'s politburo and central committee are grappling with ageing leadership and infighting that has stymied succession
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June 01, 2025
'No area is now safe for Naxals': Chhattisgarh deputy CM Vijay Sharma
In an interview with THE WEEK, Vijay Sharma said security forces were ready to enter Maoist strongholds once considered impenetrable
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June 01, 2025
'We shall continue to be ruthless in our resolve to end Naxalism': CRPF DG Gyanendra Pratap Singh
Gyanendra Pratap Singh, director general of Central Reserve Police Force, has led operations that helped defang the United Liberation Front of Asom in the northeast and crack down on terror financing in Jammu and Kashmir
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May 22, 2025
Naxalite Basavaraju encounter: A carefully planned 21-day operation led to the killing of top Maoist leader
Anti-Naxal forces used Maoists' own tactics to eliminate Basavaraju, CPI (Maoist) general secretary. Forces reportedly destroyed weapon-making facilities of Maoists
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May 14, 2025
‘Tricolour now flying proudly in red terror hills’: Amit Shah after security forces killed 31 Naxals
The Union home minister reiterated that India will become Naxal-free by March 31, 2026
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May 09, 2025
Eclipsed by 'Operation Sindoor', 'Kagar' sees ceasefire, deaths and surrender as Maoists feel suffocated
'Operation Kagar', the combing mission targeting the Karregutta Hills bordering the Telangana-Chattisgarh border, is almost certain to land a knockout punch to Left extremism in Telangana-Chattisgarh border area
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May 07, 2025
Hours after Operation Sindoor, Indian security personnel neutralise 22 Naxalites with Operation Sankalp in Chhattisgarh
Several senior Naxal cadres were hit after security personnel engaged them in a gun battle in the forests of Bijapur bordering Telangana on Wednesday morning, police sources said
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May 02, 2025
Operation Kagar: All about the Karregutta hills where central forces are sweeping a Maoists stronghold
The unique hill formation on Chattisgarh-Telangana has witnessed intense action for 12 days with chopper movements and explosions
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April 21, 2025
Security forces neutralise 6 Naxals in Jharkhand, recover arms
Security forces, including personnel from CRPF's special unit, exchanged fire with Naxals in forest areas of Jharkhand's Bokaro district during the early hours of Monday
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April 12, 2025
Left-wing extremism taking heavy blows in Telangana due to effective policing
Around 200 Maoists surrendered and joined mainstream life this year
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March 30, 2025
Congress’s policies encouraged Naxalism for decades: PM Modi
The Congress governments declared Maoist-affected districts as backward and turned away from its responsibility, says PM
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