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CRPF deploys women commandos for anti-Naxal ops in Chhattisgarh
Armed with automatic weapons, these women commandos will guard one of most dangerous patches in south Sukma from Dornapal to Jagardonga
Jan 28, 2018, 22:41 PM IST
CRPF launches massive anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh, kills 20 ultras
According to CRPF, around 350 jawans are taking part in the operations.
May 16, 2017, 18:34 PM IST
Illness, heart attacks killing more BSF men than border ops
More BSF personnel have died of heart attack and other illnesses than in action on the borders and anti-Naxal operations in the past two years, according to official data.
Nov 27, 2016, 10:18 AM IST
Maoist commander gunned down in Sukma district
A Maoist militia commander was today gunned down in an exchange of fire with security forces in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma district, police said.
Nov 14, 2016, 12:14 PM IST
CRPF jawan shoots himself in Chhattisgarh
A CRPF jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself from his service rifle at his camp in the Naxal violence affected Sukma district of Chhattisgarh.
Jul 01, 2016, 12:20 PM IST
Two CRPF commandos killed, 14 hurt in anti-Naxal ops in Chhattisgarh
Officials said while the two commandos succumbed to bullet injuries late evening, at least 14 others including team leader were injured.
Mar 04, 2016, 00:26 AM IST
Maharashtra: 502 Naxals surrender in 10 years; rehabilitated
The Maharashtra government had launched a Naxal surrender policy on August 29, 2005 which has been extended time and again.
Oct 06, 2015, 10:52 AM IST
Anti-Naxal operations: 5,000 additional ITBP troops to be deployed in Chhattisgarh
In order to give a boost to anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh's worst affected areas, Centre has sanctioned additional deployment of 5,000 troops of mountain-warfare trained ITBP in the state.
Aug 04, 2015, 19:10 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar rules out Army deployment in anti-Naxal operations
Ruling out the possibility of deploying Army in anti-Naxal operations, Defence Minister Manohar Parrkar on Wednesday said if demanded, armed forces would extend "logistical support" and "provide training" to police in tackling the menace.
May 27, 2015, 17:38 PM IST
CRPF jawan deployed for anti-Naxal ops in CG kills self
A CRPF jawan deployed in the anti-Naxal operations grid in Chhattisgarh today allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself from his service rifle.
May 12, 2015, 11:40 AM IST
Crackdown in Sukma vital for police to combat Naxal menace
Security forces need to make significant inroads into Sukma, considered the strongest military base of the outlawed movement in the country, to win the "war" against Maoists, experts and police officials feel.
Apr 24, 2015, 11:34 AM IST
Two new advanced military choppers for BSF air wing
After over six-month delay, two new advanced military choppers have landed in India to be inducted into the elite air wing of the Border Security Force, which is tasked to carry air support missions for troops along the borders and in the hinterland for anti-Naxal operations.
Apr 05, 2015, 10:24 AM IST
Two Maharashtra police commandos killed in Gadchiroli Naxal encounter
Two police commandos were killed while another was injured in a gunbattle with Naxalites in the forests of Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on Sunday.
Mar 22, 2015, 23:58 PM IST
Anti-Naxal ops: Govt hires two private choppers for military sorties
The government has hired two helicopters from a private firm to provide air support to security forces deployed in the jungles of Chhattisgarh and its border areas which are hotbeds of Maoist activities.
Mar 01, 2015, 09:46 AM IST
Fight against Naxals: Rajnath Singh to chair meeting of four CMs
To firm up plans to give a heavy push to the fight against Naxals in their citadel in Bastar, Home Minister Rajnath Singh will chair a meeting of Chief Ministers of four Maoist-hit states -- Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Odisha – on Monday.
Feb 08, 2015, 22:53 PM IST
Prakash Mishra takes over as CRPF DG
Senior IPS officer Prakash Mishra on Monday took over as the new chief of country's largest paramilitary and lead anti-Naxal operations force CRPF.
Dec 22, 2014, 12:45 PM IST
First women commandos team deployed in jungles of Maoist inflicted areas
New Delhi: A special squad of women troops has been deployed deep inside jungles of Maoist inflicted areas to undertake operations against Naxalites.
Nov 17, 2014, 09:50 AM IST
Anti-Naxal ops: CRPF finds Chattisgarh, Jharkhand most tough
CRPF, the lead anti-Naxal force, considers Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand as the most challenging states when it comes to tackling the menace of left-wing extremism (LWE) in the country.
Nov 12, 2014, 23:52 PM IST
Anti-Naxal ops: Local detonating wire bleeding security forces
An easily available 'detonating wire', commonly used in mining operations, has been found to be the catalyst behind numerous deadly IED blasts by Naxals in the red corridors of the country.
Oct 12, 2014, 09:46 AM IST
Naxal held in Chhattisgarh
A hardcore Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 20,000 on his head was arrested during a search operation in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Narayanpur district, police said Friday.
Sep 12, 2014, 16:22 PM IST
