Maoist

Maoist Wanted In Killings Of BJP Lawmaker, 4 Cops Killed In Chhattisgarh

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 12, 2019

A Maoist, allegedly involved in the killings of BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi and four policemen in April, was gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Friday, police said.

Two Wanted Maoists Gunned Down In Encounter In Madhya Pradesh

India News | Written by Anurag Dwary | Wednesday July 10, 2019

Two wanted Maoists, including a woman, were gunned down in an encounter on Tuesday night in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh.

TRS Leader Kidnapped By Suspected Maoists In Telangana: Police

Telangana News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 9, 2019

A TRS leader has been "taken away" by suspected Maoists from his house in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district to the neighbouring Chhattisgarh, police said on Tuesday.

Couple In Bhopal Arrested Over Alleged Maoist Links

India News | Written by Anurag Dwary | Tuesday July 9, 2019

A couple, suspected to have Maoist links, was arrested on Monday by Uttar Pradesh Police's Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) from a rented house in Bhopal.

National Investigation Agency To Take Over Gadchiroli Attack Probe: Cops

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 7, 2019

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to take over probe into the May 1 Maoist attack case in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli in which 15 security personnel and a driver were killed, a senior police official said on Saturday.

Another Arrested In Maoist Attack Case In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 1, 2019

Police have arrested one more person in connection with the May 1 Maoist attack in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district in which 16 people, including 15 policemen, were killed.

Two CRPF Personnel Killed In Encounter With Maoists In Chhattisgarh

India News | NDTV News Desk | Friday June 28, 2019

Two soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and another injured in an encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district today. Two girls were caught in the cross-fire. One of them died while the other was injured, the police said.

Maoists Kills Policeman In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 23, 2019

A policeman was killed by Maoists at a weekly market in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Sunday, a police official said.

Maharashtra Cop Suspended Over Gadchiroli Maoist Attack

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 21, 2019

The Maharashtra government on Friday suspended a Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Gadchiroli district for not following the standard procedures that led to the May 1 Maoist attack in the district, leaving 15 policemen dead.

Samajwadi Party Leader Kidnapped, Killed By Maoists In Chhattisgarh

India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary, Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Wednesday June 19, 2019

Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Santosh Punem was kidnapped and killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, the police said today.

German-Made Assault Rifle Found After Maoist Encounter In Chhattisgarh

India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Sunday June 16, 2019

Encounter between security forces and Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district led to the killing of two militants and the recovery of a foreign-made assault rifle

5 Policemen Killed In Ambush By Maoists Near Jharkhand's Jamshedpur

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Saturday June 15, 2019

Five policemen have been shot dead in an ambush by Maoists near Jamshedpur in Jharkhand. The attack took place Friday evening when the policemen were patrolling a local market in Saraikela district, about 40 kilometres from Jamshedpur.

A Maoist For 20 Years, This Man Gave Up Arms To Work For Tribal Welfare

India News | ANI | Friday June 7, 2019

Arjun worked as a Maoist for almost 20 years before realising that Maoist ideology is not good for the society. He recently organised a cultural show on World Environment Day to create awareness among the tribals.

Security Personnel Killed In Encounter With Maoists In Jharkhand

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 2, 2019

A jawan was killed and four others were injured in an encounter between the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Maoists in forests of Taldangal in Dumka district on Sunday, a senior police officer said in Dhumka.

Woman CoBRA Commando From Bastar Breaks Stereotypes

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 31, 2019

A set of two striking pictures of women groups on a recent feature on career choices catches ones eye. One picture lines up some 30 beauties vying for Miss India contest and the other shows 32 commandos recruited to protect women from Maoists who have lorded pockets of Bastar region for nearly 52 years now.