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Sonu’s surrender in Maharashtra has ripples in Chhattisgarh, 50 Maoists from Abujhmad lay down arms

October 16, 2025 7:11 am

Those who surrendered include senior Maoists leaders from Abujhmad, and sources said more surrenders are expected in the coming days.

IED blast during Maoists’ ‘Resistance Week’ leaves security personnel injured in Jharkhand forest

October 10, 2025 10:50 pm

According to sources, an inspector of the CRPF’s 60th Battalion is among the injured. Police said they were working on evacuating everyone from the blast site and that full details would only emerge after that.

Cracks deepen among Maoists, three more divisions support call to lay down arms

October 09, 2025 7:33 am

As security operations intensify in Chhattisgarh, top Maoists Sonu and Devuji are divided over whether or not to lay down arms.

Explain delay in 2016 arson case trial, SC tells Maharashtra

September 25, 2025 5:39 am

A bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi was hearing the bail plea of accused Surendra Gadling who contended that he has been in custody for over six years but the trial is yet to commence.

2 key Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh were involved in 129 killings, police say

September 24, 2025 6:59 am

The 2 members of the CPI (Maoist)’s Central Committee carried a total bounty of Rs 3.6 crore across multiple states.

Calling him a ‘police informer’, Maoists kill 25-year-old in Madhya Pradesh

September 19, 2025 7:10 am

Devendra Yadav was abducted while tending to his cattle on Tuesday. Two days later, his body was found in a forest.

Her ASP husband was killed by Maoists 2 months ago; now Chhattisgarh woman is posted as DySP

September 10, 2025 8:07 am

On June 9, Akash Rao Girepunje was inspecting a quarry where Maoists had set fire to a construction vehicle when he stepped on an IED

6 months ago, Maoists killed Laxman’s brother. On Wednesday, they came back for the temporary teacher

August 29, 2025 3:26 am

Officials say the shikshadoot was killed over suspicion of being a police informer. ‘His wife tried to stop them, but Maoists grabbed her by the hair and dragged her away’

1 railway staffer killed, another seriously injured as Maoists carry out twin IED blasts on tracks in Jharkhand

August 04, 2025 3:42 am

Confirming the incident, a railway official in Chakradharpur said the incident was part of a two-stage attack carried out by Maoists during the ‘Shaheed Saptah’ (Martyrs’ Week), which was held from July 28 to August 3.

66 Maoists, Rs 2.31 crore bounty, 5 districts and a single-day surrender in Bastar

July 25, 2025 1:02 pm

Thursday’s surrenders come against backdrop of a new initiative from security forces, called Poona Margham, a Gondi term that means new path.

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The life of a Maoist: Violence and deceit are a part of the guerrilla life

May 03, 2015 2:19 pm

In the Maoist camp, while marriage within the fold is allowed, a man or a woman can propose to his or her partner only two years after joining the party.

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30 Maoists surrender before police, four killed in encounter in Chattisgarh

January 16, 2016 5:07 am

Bastar, Jan 16 (ANI): Around 30 Maoists surrendered before police in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. Surrendered Maoists were residents of Mundagarh, Kaknar, Burgum, Chandela, Mardum and Lohandiguda villages. The Maoists were booked for various cases including murder, shooting at police officials, bomb blasts and vandalizing government buildings. They decided to give up arms after getting affected by the ongoing encounters and the government’s rehabilitation policy. Meanwhile, in Bijapur district of the state, four bodies of Maoists - including a woman - were recovered after a successful operation against the rebels. The Maoists were killed in an encounter with personnel of District Reserve Guard (DRG). The police also recovered country made grenades and other equipments used by the Maoists.

Four Maoists arrested with cash, arms and ammunition in Jharkhand

January 12, 2016 7:33 am

Chatra, Jan 12 (ANI): The Jharkhand Police arrested four Maoists with cash, arms and ammunition during raids conducted in Chatra district. Acting on a tip-off, the police conducted raids at several places in Chatra district and arrested four people associated with a Maoist splinter group from two spots and recovered rupees 15 million in cash. Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Upendra Kumar, said three rebels were arrested from a hideout while another was nabbed from a different location. The police also seized huge cache of arms and ammunition from the ultras. Kumar added that the recovered money was collected in form of levy from shopkeepers, contractors and businessmen. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the facts.

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