Maoists

Naxal dead in encounter in Khunti district of Jharkhand

One Naxal was shot dead in an encounter that broke out in the forest area of Tholkobera in Gudri, near the border area of Jharkhand's Khunti district on Friday.

Aug 09, 2019, 11:20 AM IST

TRS leader, kidnapped by Maoists, found dead

A local leader of ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), who was kidnapped by Maoists three days ago, was found murdered on Friday, police said.

Jul 12, 2019, 22:57 PM IST

Congress worker killed by suspected Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

"It was not clear why he was killed as no Maoist pamphlet or note was recovered from the spot," an official said.

May 26, 2019, 11:41 AM IST

Maoists gun down woman polling officer in Odisha ahead of second phase election

The ultras gunned down a woman polling officer when she was taking a team of poll personnel to a booth on the eve of second phase election.

Apr 17, 2019, 19:30 PM IST

Snub to Naxals, Shamgiri in Bastar registers 77 per cent voting

Barring a few minor incidents, the overall polling in the Maoist-affected area was overall peaceful, the poll panel said.

Apr 11, 2019, 20:59 PM IST

Maoist gunned down in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur

The Maoists had attacked security personnel deployed for helipad sanitization duty in Narayanpur. 

Apr 11, 2019, 18:02 PM IST

Naxals establish new base in Assam, eye ULFA and radical Muslims organisations

Naxals are giving support openly to some radical Muslim organisations who are critical to government and also guiding their agitation.

Apr 07, 2019, 16:32 PM IST

Kerala: Maoist leader CP Jaleel killed in encounter with Kerala police in Vythiri

Top Maoist leader CP Jaleel died in an encounter with the Kerala police at a private resort in Vythiri in North Kerala's Wayanad district on Wednesday night.

Mar 07, 2019, 11:11 AM IST

Exclusive: West Bengal Maoist leader Akash resurfaces with statement after seven years

The four arrested are -- Sabyasachi Goswami, Sanjib Majumdar, Arkadip Goswami, and Tipu Sultan.

Nov 14, 2018, 22:56 PM IST

Maoists blow up railway tracks in Jharkhand

Maoists detonated a bomb on the tracks of the Chauribandh station situated between Parasnath and Hazaribagh Road.

Oct 16, 2018, 14:25 PM IST

Police arrests two Maoists in Jharkhand

Two Maoists - Sonaram Marandi and Badki Devi alias Geeta were arrested in the raid conducted by police in Pirtand area on Friday.

Oct 06, 2018, 23:12 PM IST

Chandrababu Naidu visits families of slain TDP leaders, announces financial aid

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday condemned the killing of two TDP leaders gunned down by Maoists at Lippitiputta village. 

Sep 28, 2018, 22:40 PM IST

Maoists held secret meeting in Myanmar to form alliance with PLA, J&K terrorists: Report

According to sources, a letter recovered from one of the accused arrested in June this year by Pune police has exposed the war that the banned organisation CPI (Maoist) are planning to wage against the nation.

Aug 31, 2018, 14:34 PM IST

Maoists attempting to regroup in Bengal

Officers in central intelligence agencies said that activities of the armed squad led by state secretary Akash have recently increased in the villages along Bengal-Jharkhand border in the districts of Jhargram and Purulia in West Bengal. 

Jul 29, 2018, 18:24 PM IST

Arun Jaitley hits out at Congress, says terrorists and Maoists need to be dealt with firmly

BJP veteran Arun Jaitley has slammed those who have opposed a muscular policy to deal with terrorists and Maoists.

Jun 22, 2018, 18:53 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi's security to be strengthened in wake 'assassination plot' against him

The police in Pune told a court on June 7 that they had seized a 'letter' from the Delhi residence of one of the five people arrested for having alleged 'links' with the banned CPI (Maoist). The purported letter allegedly mentioned of a plan to 'assassinate' PM Modi in 'another Rajiv Gandhi-type incident'. 

Jun 11, 2018, 19:08 PM IST

BJP is playing threat letter card for sympathy vote: NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Speaking about building a common platform against the BJP before 2019 polls, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said on Sunday that "all like-minded parties should come together'.

Jun 10, 2018, 22:55 PM IST

Maoist threat to PM Modi: Why penetrating security cover is almost impossible

Did you know? Background checks of not just security personnel close to Indian PM but checks of their immediate and extended family members are also undertaken before they are deputed.

Jun 09, 2018, 08:05 AM IST

Maoists planning to assassinate PM Narendra Modi in 'Rajiv Gandhi type incident': Pune Police releases intercepted letter

The purported letter shows a sense of worry over the rising number of election victories for the Modi and his allies.

Jun 08, 2018, 15:04 PM IST

'Bastariya' battalion, comprising recruits from Naxal-hit districts of Chhattisgarh, commissioned into service

CRPF's 'Bastariya' battalion - recruited from Sukma, Dantewada, Narayanpur and Bijapur districts of undivided Bastar - has been raised with a specific purpose to strengthen security forces' operations in areas where they have witnessed maximum reverses for a few years.

May 22, 2018, 00:24 AM IST