Maoists

Maoist With Rs 2 Lakh Reward For Capture Killed In Chhattisgarh

India News | ANI | Monday May 31, 2021

A Maoist, carrying a reward of Rs 2 lakh for her capture, was killed in an encounter with the District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada on Monday, the police said.

Maoist Dies Of Covid, Relatives Refuse Body, Police Perform Last Rites

India News | ANI | Saturday May 29, 2021

The Sukma Police, with the help of health workers and district administration, on Friday performed the last rites of a Maoist who succumbed to COVID-19 at a hospital in Telangana.

13 Maoists Including 7 Women Killed In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli Encounter

India News | ANI | Friday May 21, 2021

Thirteen Maoists including seven women were killed in an encounter with police in the Etapalli forest area in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on Friday.

13 Maoists Killed In Encounter With Police In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday May 21, 2021

At least 13 Maoists were killed in an encounter with Maharashtra Police's C-60 commandos in the forests of Gadchiroli district, a senior official said Friday morning

In Chhattisgarh's Maoist Belt, Villagers Say Police Fired On Protesters

India News | Written by Anurag Dwary | Tuesday May 18, 2021

Residents of a village in Chhattisgarh's Sukma have accused the police of opening fire on them during a peaceful protest during which nine persons died on Monday, hugely contradicting the police version of events.

Bombay High Court Likely To Hear Activist Stan Swamy's Bail Plea In Elgar Case On Wednesday

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 18, 2021

The Bombay High Court is likely to hear the medical bail plea of Jesuit priest and tribal rights activist Stan Swamy, an accused in the Elgar Parishad Maoists Links case, on Wednesday.

3 Killed In Gunfight Between Security Forces, Maoists In Chhattisgarh

India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary | Tuesday May 18, 2021

Three people were killed on Monday in an exchange of fire between security forces and Maoists in front of a newly built camp in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, police said.

Maoist Couple Who Sought Medical Aid From Security Forces In Chhhattisgarh Test Covid Positive

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 13, 2021

An ailing Maoist couple who approached the security forces seeking medical help in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district have tested positive for coronavirus, police said on Thursday.

Elgar Case: Maharashtra Asked To Submit Jailed Activist's Medical Reports

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 13, 2021

The Bombay High Court on Thursday directed the Maharashtra government to produce the latest medical report of lawyer-activist Sudha Bharadwaj, an accused in the Elgar-Parishad Maoists links case, who is is currently lodged at the Byculla prison.

COVID-19 Outbreak Suspected Among Maoists, Says Chhattisgarh Cop

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 11, 2021

The police said that at least 10 Maoists have reportedly died, likely due to COVID-19 or food poisoning, in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. The police said even some senior rebel leaders are suffering from the viral infection.

Nepal Government Loses Majority After Maoist Party Withdraws Support

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 5, 2021

Nepal's embattled Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli-led government on Wednesday lost majority support in the House of Representatives after the CPN (Maoist Center) led by Pushpakamal Dahal "Prachanda" officially withdrew support to it.

Maoists Claim "Airstrike" On 2 Chhattisgarh villages; False, Say Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 22, 2021

Maoists on Wednesday alleged that the Central and state security forces in a joint operation dropped bombs near two villages in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, a claim described as baseless by the police.

Over 8,000 Square Km Area In Chhattisgarh Liberated From Maoists: Top Cop

India News | ANI | Wednesday April 21, 2021

More than 8,000 square kilometres area of Bastar, one of the worst Maoist-hit region in the country, has now been freed from the clutches of CPI Maoists in recent years, said senior police official of Bastar region P Sundarraj on Tuesday.

"I Didn't Lose Hope": Soldier Released From Maoist Captivity

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 17, 2021

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) commando Rakeshwar Manhas spent five days in a Chhattisgarh jungle after being taken captive by maoists following an ambush that killed 22 members of his team.

"Happiest Moment Of My Life": Wife Of Soldier Released From Maoist Captivity

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 8, 2021

Days of anxious silence gave way to relief and celebration at the house of soldier Rakeshwar Singh Manhas in Jammu as the news of his release from Maoist captivity broke on Thursday.