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Chhattisgarh To Execute Anti-Insurgent Mission With Help Of 6 States
Chhattisgarh has planned to execute an anti-insurgent mission in collaboration with 6 other states, with which it shares common Maoist corridors. This aims to tackle insurgent activities like organized crime and drugs and weapons trafficking comprehensively. Among the states, 5 are border-sharing with Chhattisgarh - Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha and Jharkhand - and remaining one is Bengal. Reportedly, all the states concerned… read-more
Tags: Chhattisgarh, Maoists, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Chhattisgarh: Five Naxals Carrying Bounty Killed By Their Own Members
Over the last two weeks, five Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district were killed by their own colleagues. The police stated that the Naxals had a bounty of Rs 1-3 lakh on their heads. Reportedly, the killing took place due to the internal disputes in CPI(Maoist) regarding the recent murders of civilians by the Naxals in South Bastar. In September, the Naxal leader Modiyam Vijja was shot dead by his subordinates.
Tags: Chhattisgarh, Maoists, Naxal, Police
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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West Bengal Police Creates 'SHARK' Unit to Tackle Maoist Groups
West Bengal's Jhargram Police have created a counter-insurgency unit, 'SHARK', in Jangalmahal area. The 30-member team is formed after recent suspicious Maoist activities in Belpahari police-station limits. SHARK commandos, capable of blindfold shooting, have been trained in jungle-warfare and will be assisted by Counter Insurgency Force and CRPF. They will be sent to fight urban-terrorism and rescue-missions. The Maoists are moving from… read-more
Tags: West Bengal, Police, Maoists, Internal security, Crime
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Chhattisgarh: Nine Naxals Booked Under Special Public Security Act
Nine Naxals were arrested by security forces on September 13 in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh. Reportedly, the security forces had received information that led to the arrest. An official informed, they all were active as members of the janmilitia groups and Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisaan Majdoor Sangthan. The official added that the accused were caught after a chase following their attempt to escape, and were booked under the Chhattisgarh Special… read-more
Tags: Naxal, Chattisgarh, Police, Maoists
Courtesy: The Hindu
