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24 wanted Maoists with bounty of Rs 28.5 lakh surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Raipur, April 28: Twenty-four Maoists, including 14, with a combined bounty of Rs 28.5 lakh on their heads, surrendered in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Monday, officials said.
Security forces kill three NSCN (KYA) militants in Arunachal; rescue construction worker
Itanagar, April 27: An abducted construction worker was rescued and three militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (KYA faction) were killed on Sunday during a fierce gunbattle between the security forces and the extremists in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district, officials said.
Maoists request security forces for dialogue amid intensified anti-LWE action
Raipur, April 25: Amid mounting pressure, the Maoists have issued a press note, appealing for an immediate cessation of the unprecedented joint operation against Maoist insurgents, jointly launched by forces of the states of Chhattisgarh and Telangana since Monday.
Massive crackdown on Maoists on Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, three killed
Raipur, April 24: In a significant crackdown against Maoist insurgents, security forces in Chhattisgarh have launched a major operation in the Karregatta hills of Bijapur district. The operation has already resulted in the deaths of three Maoists, with their bodies recovered by the police.
Major Success: Jharkhand DGP hails killing of eight Maoists including top commander with Rs 1 crore bounty
Ranchi/Bokaro, April 21: In a major breakthrough in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in Jharkhand, eight insurgents were killed in an encounter with security forces at Lugu Hill in the Lalpania area of Bokaro district early on Monday, officials said.
Security forces intensify operations in Manipur, 11 insurgents arrested
Imphal, April 20: Eleven insurgents have been arrested in Manipur and arms and ammunition recovered in the past 24 hours, said officials here, adding that top Army officers of the region have met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
'Seek & destroy' ops for hiding terrorists in J&K's Poonch enters 5th day
Jammu, April 18: The anti-terrorist operation by security forces in J&K's Poonch district entered its 5th day on Friday.
Two dreaded Maoists killed in overnight operation in Chhattisgarh
Raipur, April 16: The Chhattisgarh Police have conducted a significant operation against insurgents in the forests of Burgum, resulting in the elimination of two dreaded Maoists, including a high-ranking commander.
Two hardcore Maoists from Chhattisgarh surrender in Jharkhand
Latehar: , April 15 (IANS) Two hardcore Maoists affiliated with the banned CPI-Maoist surrendered before police and security forces in Jharkhand's Latehar district on Tuesday, officials said.
Chh'garh: Heavy loss to Maoists in Bijapur-Dantewada, encounter going on
Raipur, April 12: Heavy loss to Maoists have been reported in the Bhairamgarh area, located on the Bijapur-Dantewada border in Chhattisgarh, during an encounter between security forces and Maoists on Saturday.
Manipur: Security forces conduct search, area domination in various districts; recover arms, ammunitions
Imphal, April 11: In the last 24 hours, Manipur has witnessed a significant boost in security operations, with forces conducting search and area domination exercises in vulnerable hill and valley districts.
Twenty-two Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh
Raipur, April 8: At least twenty-two Maoists surrendered on Tuesday in the Bijapur area of Chhattisgarh.
Manipur: Security forces seize large cache of arms, ammunition in Thoubal district
Thoubal, April 7: Security forces conducted search operations and area domination and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition from the forest area of the general area under Heirok Police Station in the Thoubal district.
Jammu and Kashmir: IGP Kashmir reviews security in a joint meeting at PCR
Srinagar, April 5: Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V K Birdi, chaired a joint security meeting at Police Control Room Srinagar.
Insurgency almost finished in Assam: Arunachal CM Khandu
Itanagar, April 5: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Saturday that insurgency, which affected Assam for decades, impacting Arunachal Pradesh as well, is almost finished due to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's efforts and blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
We will free the country from Naxalism by March: Amit Shah
Dantewada, April 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Naxalism will be completely eradicated from the country by next year. He said that Naxalism is on the verge of ending in Bastar and that the BJP government is committed to freeing India from the grip of "Laal Aatank" by March 2026.
HM Shah to review anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh today
Raipur, April 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will assess the progress of the ongoing anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh on Saturday.
Indian Army and Assam Rifles recover weapons, IEDs in Manipur operations
Kohima April 3: In a series of joint operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation, of Spear Corps, launched operations, based on information, in Churachandpur, Imphal West, Kangpokpi, Imphal East and Bishnupur districts of Manipur between March 29 to April 3, an official statement said.
Senior Army officer visits Red Shield Division in Manipur, discusses operational effectiveness
Imphal, April 3: A senior Army officer on Thursday visited the Red Shield Division in Manipur to review its operational preparedness and appreciated its technological innovations, officials said.
Manipur: Security Forces recover huge cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives
Imphal, March 31: Security forces in Manipur have recovered a significant amount of arms, ammunition, and explosives and arrested several cadres of insurgent groups and drug traffickers in various operations conducted over the last 24 hours, Manipur Police said on Sunday.
AFSPA withdrawn from Assam's Dibrugarh district: CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the Union Home Ministry has lifted the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the Dibrugarh district.
32 weapons, other ammunition seized in Manipur
Imphal, March 26: In a series of operations, the Indian Army, in a series of joint operations with the other security forces, have recovered 32 weapons, some improvised explosive devices, grenades, various other ammunition and war-like stores from various districts of Manipur, officials said on Wednesday.
Manipur Police arrest 5 militants, 3 smugglers, seize drugs valued at Rs 2 crore
Imphal, March 26: Five hardcore militants were arrested and a cache of arms and ammunition was seized in Manipur, officials said here on Wednesday.
Manipur: Security forces conduct search operations in fringe areas, recover ammunitions
Imphal, March 26: Security forces conducted search operations in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts in Manipur, officials said on Wednesday.
Three Maoists killed on Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh, operation continues
Bhopal, March 25: In another blow to Maoist insurgents in Chhattisgarh, security forces have neutralised three Naxalites in a fierce gunfight near the Dantewada-Bijapur border.
Manipur: Security forces arrest three active cadres of proscribed insurgent group in Bishnupur
Bishnupur, March 24: In a major crackdown on insurgent activities, security forces arrested three active cadres of the proscribed People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur's Bishnupur district.
12 important peace accords signed...10,900 youths gave up arms: Amit Shah highlights Northeast peace efforts in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi,, March 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced a significant milestone in the government's efforts to bring peace to the Northeast region. Since 2019, 12 important peace accords have been signed with various armed outfits, marking a major breakthrough in the region's journey towards stability.
BJP government in Chhattisgarh has demonstrated change in approach, number of active Naxals has come down by over 2600: Amit Shah
New Delhi, March 21: Emphasising the committment of the BJP-led alliance to end the problem of Naxalism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that 2,619 Naxalites were arrested, surrendered, or killed in the past over a year due to approach of BJP government which came to power in Chhattisgarh in December 2023.
J-K: Indian Army personnel conducts patrolling in snow-covered Doda
Doda, March 21: Amid a thick layer of snow and freezing cold, the personnel of the Indian Army carried out patrolling in snow-bound hills of Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Friday.
Campaign to end Naxalism in Chhattisgarh moving towards success: BJP
New Delhi, March 20: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brijmohan Agarawal on Thursday stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and guidance of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said, the campaign to end Naxalism in Chhattisgarh was moving in the direction of success.
Zero-tolerance policy against Naxals: Amit Shah praises security forces for neutralising 22 Naxalites
New Delhi, March 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday praised the efforts of the security forces as 22 Naxalites were neutralised during two separate operations in Bijapur and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh. He said that this was a "big success" in the direction of 'Naxal Mukt Bharat Abhiyan'.
Home Minister Amit Shah hails security forces for crushing blow to Maoists
New Delhi/Raipur, March 20: In a major victory against Maoist insurgents, security forces have successfully eliminated 22 Left Wing Extremists in two separate encounters across Bijapur and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh.
Defending enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings -- how Pakistan continues to alienate Balochistan
N: ew Delhi: The scale and the audacity of the attack on the Jaffar Express, a passenger train carrying over 400 passengers in the Bolan region of Balochistan, underscores the growing boldness of insurgent groups in Pakistan. The incident, involving explosives to derail the train and the subsequent hostage-taking of civilians and security personnel, highlights the deteriorating security situation in volatile regions of Pakistan, like Balochistan.
50 weapons, ammunition found in joint operation by Army, other forces in Manipur
Imphal, March 14: In a series of joint search operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles along with other security forces recovered 50 weapons, a large cache of ammunition and war-like stores from four districts of trouble-torn Manipur, officials said on Friday.
Manipur Police continue search operations in fringe and vulnerable areas of state
Imphal, March 14: The Manipur police and other security forces conducted several search operations in the fringe and vulnerable areas of the state's hill and valley districts, police said on Friday.
PLFI leader Durga Singh among three Maoists held in Jharkhand, weapons seized
Ranchi, March 13: Banned Maoist outfit People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) leader Durga Singh alias Panjri, who had a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his head, was arrested, along with two of his associates, in Jharkhand's Gumla district, police said on Thursday.
Five PLFI Maoists arrested in Jharkhand's Khunti, weapons seized
Ranchi, March 9: In a major crackdown on left-wing extremism, the Jharkhand police arrested five hardcore Maoists affiliated with the banned People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) from the Ronhe forest in Khunti district on Sunday.
Manipur: Arms and ammunitions recovered in joint operations of security forces
Kohima, March 9: In a series of successful joint operations, Indian Army and Assam Rifles soldiers under the Spear Corps launched a large number of operations in the hill and valley districts of Jiribam, Tengnoupal, Kakching, Ukhrul, Imphal East and Imphal West of Manipur in coordination with Manipur Police, CRPF, BSF and ITBP.
Army recovers arms and ammunition in special op in Manipur, bunkers destroyed
Imphal, March 8: In a series of operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps launched intelligence-based operations in the hill and valley districts of Manipur and recovered 114 weapons, Improvised Devices (IEDs), grenades, ammunition and war-like stores.
CRPF assistant commandant, two jawans injured in Maoist IED Blast in Chaibasa, airlifted to Ranchi
Chaibasa, March 5: Three security personnel, including an Assistant Commandant of the CRPF's CoBRA battalion, were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast triggered by Maoists in Jharkhand's Chaibasa district, officials said on Thursday.