Naxals

Naxals' diktat leaves Odisha villagers with no option but to flee for safety

At least 30 people have recently fled Dabuguda village of Odisha`s Malkangiri district after Naxals, whose strength is dwindling after the September 24 encounter, issued a diktat that one member from each family will have to join their organisation.

Nov 18, 2016, 13:28 PM IST

Naxals force elderly to convert black money in Jharkhand

In a bid to evade scrutiny, Naxals in Jharkhand are forcing elderly people to exchange their unaccounted money after demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes.

Nov 16, 2016, 12:40 PM IST

Demonetisation: Maoists in Jharkhand hit with Centre's currency ban, police keeping close watch

Security agencies in Jharkhand are on high alert and are keeping a close watch on moves by Maoist guerrillas to turn their unaccounted money, collected in the form of levy, into "white".

Nov 14, 2016, 15:59 PM IST

Try to find a peaceful solution to Naxal problem: SC to Centre, Chhattisgarh govt

On November 7, Delhi University Professor Sundar, JNU professor Archana Prasad and others were booked on charges of murder of a tribal villager in Chhattisgarh.

Nov 11, 2016, 15:07 PM IST

Congress leader Ajay Singh's nephew beaten, attacked with axes to death by Naxals in Bijapur

In a tragic incident, senior Congress leader Ajay Singh's nephew was shot dead by Naxals in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh in the wee hours on Friday.

Nov 11, 2016, 10:35 AM IST

94 Maoist supporters, ultras surrender in Odisha's Malkangiri

As many as 94 Maoist supporters and 52 militia members have surrendered before Malkangiri police.

Nov 09, 2016, 03:07 AM IST

Policeman killed by suspected Naxals in Chhattisgarh

Assistant sub-inspector Narbad Boga (54) was killed around 6 PM near Chirchari village on Raipur-Nagpur national highway, police said.

Nov 06, 2016, 22:34 PM IST

Tribal villager killed by Naxals for protesting their activities in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

A tribal villager, who was at the forefront of a protest against Maoist activities in his village, was killed by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma district, police said on Sunday.

Nov 06, 2016, 12:12 PM IST

Rajnath Singh attacks Pakistan, says under leadership of PM Narendra Modi, no power can weaken India

In a veiled reference to Pakistan, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said a neighbouring country is trying to destabilise India by encouraging "cowardly" act of terrorism.

Nov 06, 2016, 04:29 AM IST

Chhattisgarh government ready to hold dialogue with Naxals

"Government's doors for talks with Naxals are always open provided that the dialogue must be under the purview of democracy and constitution," state's Home Minister Ramsewak Paikra said in a statement on sunday.

Oct 23, 2016, 17:19 PM IST

2 more Naxals nabbed from Bihar after Noida crackdown

Two Naxals active in Noida were today arrested from Bihar by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad, taking the total number of ultras nabbed to 12 after Sunday's crackdown on their gang planning a major pre-Diwali attack in the national capital and NCR area.

Oct 20, 2016, 20:21 PM IST

57 Naxals, 297 sympathisers surrender in Chhattisgrah

The Maoist supporters belong to Kerlapal, Majhipara, Patelpara, Potampara, Borguda, Gondpalli Mosalpara, Jeerampal, Badesatti, Pandupara and other villages of the region.

Oct 04, 2016, 23:43 PM IST

6 Maoists arrested in Chhattisgarh; 25 surrender

Chhattisgarh Police on Sunday arrested six Maoists in a raid in Bijapur district of the state, while 25 Maoists, including six women, surrendered before the police and the Forests Minister.

Oct 03, 2016, 00:34 AM IST

Two naxals gunned down in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Phulbagri, arms recovered

At least two naxals were killed during an encounter with the security forces in Phulbagri district of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday.

Sep 27, 2016, 10:30 AM IST

Post surrender, three women naxals join anti-Maoist op as commando in Bastar

For the first time in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, three women commandos, who formerly fought against security forces alongside naxals, took part in an anti-Maoist operation in which two ultras were gunned down.

Sep 25, 2016, 18:41 PM IST

CoBRA commando injured in face-off with Naxals, dies

A CoBRA commando, who was critically injured in an encounter with the Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district last week, died at a private hospital here today.

Sep 21, 2016, 15:18 PM IST

Locals hold protest march against Naxalites in Chhattisgarh

Locals hold protest march against Naxalites in Chhattisgarh.Watch the full segment for more details.

Sep 20, 2016, 14:34 PM IST

Big catch! Police arrest six Maoist rebels from Jharkhand's Gumla, recover arms and ammunition

The police on Saturday arrested six Maoist rebels and recovered arms and ammunition from Gumla district of Jharkhand.

Sep 11, 2016, 10:04 AM IST

Fake surrender? 'CRPF, Jharkhand police lured innocent youth to pose as naxals to boost figures'

NHRC Chairperson said that the allegations with respect to the fake surrender of innocent youth posing as naxals in Jharkhand were found to be prima facie true.

Sep 08, 2016, 19:20 PM IST