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The Print
3 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Maoist `circular' admits to heavy casualties
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), July 16 (PTI) Naxalites have conceded in a purported `circular' that at least 357 of its cadres including senior leaders have been killed in the past one-and-half years. The Central Committee of the banned CPI (Maoist) has come out with the 22-page statement — which has gone viral on social media — with an appeal to observe the 'memorial week' from July 28 to August 3 in the memory of the Naxalites killed in the action by security forces.
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Business Standard
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Sub-Zonal Naxal commander gunned down in Jharkhand during encounter
The Security forces in a joint operation neutralised a Sub-Zonal Naxal Commander in an early morning encounter in the forest area of Bokaro district in Jharkhand, officials said on Wednesday. According to officials, the operation, which began around 6:30 AM, was carried out jointly by the 209 CoBRA unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Police. The slain Naxal, who was killed during an exchange of fire, has been identified as Kunwar Manjhi, also known by his aliases Sahdeo Manjhi and Sade. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from the site following the exchange of fire. Meanwhile, CRPF Constable Praneswar Koch of the 209 CoBRA unit sustained a bullet injury during the operation. He has been admitted to the hospital, officials said. The operation is underway. Amid ongoing action against Naxalites in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday claimed that Naxalism is taking its last breath. Speaking to reporters after children from Naxal-hit Sukma district visited the Chhattisgarh Assembly, CM Vishnu Deo Sai said, "Naxalism is taking its last breaths, our security forces have been fighting Naxalites with strength for the past one and a half years, and we are also benefiting from the double-engine government." He reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resolve to end Naxalism by 2026. "PM Modi and the Union Home Minister have resolved to eliminate Naxalism from the entire country by March 31, 2026, and their dream will also come true. Our forces are fighting with great strength," he told reporters. Twenty-three Naxalites, carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 1.18 crore, surrendered in Sukma district on Saturday. The group comprises 14 men and nine women, all identified as hardcore Naxalites, said officials. Sukma SP Kiran Chauhan said, "23 Naxalites have surrendered. All are hardcore Naxalites. They will be provided with facilities as per the government policy. On this occasion, I appeal to all Naxalites to lay down their arms and join the mainstream." Earlier on July 8, the IED bomb planted by the Maoists caused injuries to two CRPF jawans in Chhattisgarh's Timapur-Murdanda road, under the Awapalli police station area.
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Top Maoist Leaders Likely To Surrender In Telangana Today
Two prominent Maoist leaders, Atram Lachanna and Atram Aruna, are expected to surrender before the Ramagundam police on Tuesday. This high-profile defection to the mainstream underscores the growing pressure on Maoist cadres and the effectiveness of Telangana-led government's rehabilitation initiatives. Atram Lachanna, a long-standing and influential member of the Telangana State Committee of the banned CPI (Maoist) party, was underground for an astounding three decades. Hailing from Adilabad, Lachanna's surrender is scheduled for 4pm today before the Ramagundam Commissioner of Police, Sri Ambar Kishor Jha, IPS. Accompanying Lachanna in this crucial surrender will be Atram Aruna, who served as a Divisional Committee Secretary in Bastar, a notorious Maoist stronghold. The surrender of these two individuals, particularly Lachanna with his deep-rooted history and senior position within the movement, will be widely viewed as a major blow to the Maoist infrastructure and a positive step towards restoring peace and stability in previously-affected areas. This anticipated surrender aligns with a consistent trend observed in Telangana over recent months. The state has witnessed a steady stream of Maoist cadres laying down arms, with hundreds reportedly embracing mainstream society. This ongoing trend is largely attributed to the robust rehabilitation benefits offered by the Telangana government and police under initiatives like "Operation Cheyutha". These programs aim to entice Maoists to abandon violence and reintegrate into society, offering a pathway to a better future. Meanwhile, the Maoists themselves have recently released a stark statement acknowledging significant losses within their ranks. According to a press note issued by their central committee, 357 Naxalites have been killed in the past year, with 136 of these casualties being women. The statement further detailed that among those killed were four Central Committee (CC) members and 15 State Committee Naxalites, indicating a severe impact on their leadership structure. The central committee's press note highlights Dandakaranya as the region where the Naxal organization suffered its biggest loss, with 281 fatalities reported in this area alone. In an apparent effort to counter the narrative of dwindling strength and to honour their fallen comrades, the Maoists have also released a 24-page booklet in both Gondi language and English. They have announced that they will observe "Martyrdom Week" from July 28 to August 3, a period dedicated to commemorating those who have died in their armed struggle. The combined effect of sustained counter-insurgency efforts, attractive rehabilitation packages, and internal attrition within the Maoist ranks appears to be significantly impacting the Maoist movement, with today's expected surrender marking another notable step in this direction.
The Print
a day ago
- The Print
Naxalite with Rs 5 lakh bounty surrenders in Jharkhand's Latehar
He surrendered before Inspector General (Palamu) Sunil Bhaskar, Latehar's SP Kumar Gaurav, CRPF Commandant of 11th battalion Yadram Bunkar and SSB Commandant Rajesh Singh. Lavkesh Ganjhu was the sub-zonal commander of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of CPI (Maoist), they said. Latehar, Jul 15 (PTI) A Naxalite, having a bounty of Rs 5 lakh on his head, surrendered before the police in Jharkhand's Latehar district on Tuesday, officials said. 'Ganjhu was wanted in 50 cases in different police stations in the Palamu division,' the SP said. He was involved in a gunfight with the police in Bokakhar forest, he added. The IG said Naxalites were surrendering due to joint action by the CRPF, SSB and police. Ganjhu was the only leader left in the outfit after JJMP supremo Pappu Lohra was killed in a gunfight with the police in May, another official said. PTI CORR SAN SOM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Shiksha Doot' among two killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
In a fresh wave of violence in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, two men, including a 'Shiksha Doot' (Shiksha Doot in Chhattisgarh refers to teachers working in remote and Maoist-affected areas), were found murdered in the forests of Pilur village on Tuesday. One of the victims has been identified as Vinod Made, a local education worker who had reportedly been abducted by Maoists on Monday evening. His body, along with that of another unidentified individual, was discovered near the Farasgarh police station area, police sources said. The police forces have moved to the village in search of Maoists. Locals allege that the killings were carried out on suspicion of police informant activity, though official confirmation from authorities is still awaited. According to eyewitness accounts and local media reports, Naxalites left behind pamphlets near the bodies accusing the victims of leaking information to security forces. The incident has triggered renewed fear in the region, which has long been a hotbed of Maoist insurgency. This latest attack follows a string of similar killings in Bijapur over the past fortnight, where six individuals, including two students, were executed by Maoists on suspicion of being informers. The Bastar region, encompassing Bijapur and surrounding districts, has witnessed over 1,800 deaths attributed to Maoist violence since the formation of Chhattisgarh state in 2000. Security forces have launched a search operation in the area, and the state government has reiterated its commitment to eliminating Naxalism by March 2026, a deadline set by Union Home Minister Amit Shah earlier this year. Earlier on June 17, three villagers, including a 13-year-old schoolboy and a 20-year-old college student, were strangled to death by Naxalites in Peddakorma village of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The victims were identified as Anil Madvi, a Class 7 student and Soma Modiyam, who had passed Class 12 and had joined college. Since the formation of Chhattisgarh state in 2000, Naxalites have killed at least 1,821 people across Bastar's seven districts, with Bijapur recording the highest number of fatalities. Victims have included civilians, surrendered cadres, and elected representatives.
