Bastar

Attack on AAP leader Soni Sori: Police says it wasn't acid

A senior police official on Sunday said that the chemical rubbed on AAP leader Soni Sori's face was not acid.

Feb 21, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

Chhattisgarh: Maoist explode 5 IEDs, fire at CAF but none hurt

 Maoists detonated five serial IED blasts and fired indiscriminately at the team of CAF (Chhattisgarh Armed Force) but none was injured in insurgency-hit Bijapur district. The rebels exploded landmines between Bodli and Bhairamgarh under Bhairamgarh police station limits while a CAF's squad was patrolling in the region to ensure security to the Geedam-

Feb 11, 2016, 17:28 PM IST

23 Naxals surrender in Chhattisgarh

Altogether 23 cadres, including 3 women, turned themselves in before senior police and administrative officials.

Dec 29, 2015, 16:21 PM IST

87-yr-old man shapes sports revolution in Bastar, Chhattisgarh

As the light dims quickly on a December evening, a National Highway whose number is hotly contested begins to go quiet. It’s barely 6 in the evening, but in Bastar, darkness brings silence.

Dec 24, 2015, 22:38 PM IST

Maoists kill, bury 4-year-old infront of mother in Chhattisgarh; school children protest

School students take out rallies protesting against incident of Maoist beating 4 month old infant to death.

Dec 14, 2015, 17:43 PM IST

Naxalism issue will be considerably resolved in 3 years: Raman Singh

Substantial efforts have been made to tackle red menace in Chhattisgarh and Naxalism issue will be resolved considerably in the next three years, Chief Minister Raman Singh said Saturday.

Dec 13, 2015, 00:56 AM IST

Chhattisgarh landmine blast: Police jawan killed, another critical

A police jawan was on Wednesday killed and another personnel critically injured in a landmine blast triggered by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, as the rebels struck on the first day of the Peoples' Liberation Guerrilla Army week observed by CPI (Maoist).

Dec 02, 2015, 12:38 PM IST

Women cops being trained in disposing IEDs to combat Naxals

The training centre transforms a police personnel into a commando in 45 days who can take on Naxalites in a rough terrain.

Nov 06, 2015, 11:21 AM IST

Upset with 'anti-people' acts, Maoist couple surrenders

 A Maoist couple carrying cash reward on their heads, today surrendered along with weapons here citing disappointment with the "anti-people" activities by the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in Bastar, police said.

Oct 22, 2015, 16:26 PM IST

Police seek to gain control in Bastar as Naxal unit weakens

With a key Maoist unit in Bastar plagued by infighting and killing of its senior leader, the police is leaving no stone unturned to gain control of the areas.

Oct 16, 2015, 12:19 PM IST

Woman naxalite killed in gun battle with police

A woman naxalite was shot dead in a fierce gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district during an operation which led to the rescue of some villagers held hostage by the ultras, police said today.

Oct 07, 2015, 14:03 PM IST

Haul of explosives recovered in Bastar

A huge haul of explosives weighing 1,750 kgs, suspected to be delivered to Naxals, was seized from two separate places in insurgency-hit Bastar district Friday, police said.

Sep 25, 2015, 15:36 PM IST