MAOIST HIT ZONES
Voting for 6 LS segments and 42 assembly seats begins in Odisha amid tight security
Polling commenced for six Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 assembly seats in Odisha amid tight security. Approximately 1 crore voters across 10,882 booths are eligible to cast their votes in the fourth and final round of simultaneous elections. Notable leaders, including Odisha assembly Speaker Pramila Mallik and BJP national vice-president Baijayant Panda, are among the 66 candidates contesting.
33,000 security personnel for May 20 Lok Sabha, assembly polls in Odisha
The first phase of elections, covering four parliamentary and 28 assembly constituencies, was conducted peacefully on May 13. Despite six Naxal-hit districts falling within the polling zones, no Maoist-related violence occurred during the polls due to robust anti-Maoist operations and real-time intelligence, DGP Arun Sarangi said on Sunday.
Jharkhand: Security forces thwart Maoist bid to block voter access to polling booths in Singhbhum
Polling parties and materials were air-dropped in 126 polling stations in Singhbhum, the officials said and added that apart from that, about 100 polling parties were dispatched via a special train from Chakradharpur to Rourkela. Upon reaching their destinations, namely Manoharpur, Jaraikela, and Posaita stations, they continued their journey on vehicles and foot to reach their assigned polling stations.
101-year-old woman spearheads home voting trend in Maoist-hit Singhbhum
The DC said the constituency has more than 62 voters who are over 100 years old. Among them is Walter Lakra of Nandpur area within Manoharpur police station limits, who conveyed to the DC his inability to walk to the polling booth. Chaudhary assured him that he would get the option to exercise his franchise at his doorstep.
Massive security deployment in Bastar for Lok Sabha Polls: 350 IAF companies, 10 choppers assigned
Extensive security measures are underway in Bastar ahead of the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, with 350 companies of security personnel deployed alongside ten Indian Air Force choppers. The region, known for Maoist insurgency, will see heightened security for the polls on April 19, with special arrangements for 1,961 polling booths, including airlifting of polling party members to remote areas.
Maoist-hit areas of Singhbhum to witness voting for first-time; polling teams to be air dropped
Singhbhum Lok Sabha seat in Jharkhand will vote after years due to Maoist insurgency. 118 booths will be set up in remote locations. Security forces conducted Operation Anaconda and established 15 new camps.
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Maoist-hit areas of Singhbhum to witness voting for first-time; polling teams to be air dropped
"We are committed to ensuring that no voter is left out... we have identified many areas where polling will be conducted for the first time or after nearly two decades as these locations were badly affected by Maoist insurgency," West Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner cum District Election Officer Kuldeep Chaudhary told PTI.
International Women's Day 2024: Women commandos are the catalysts for change, guardians of peace in India's red corridor
The Danteshwari Fighters, the first all-woman anti-Maoist commando unit in Bastar, has evolved from an experiment to a formidable force, with two members recently awarded promotions for their gallantry. These 97-strong volunteers are willing to risk their lives to protect their comrades and communities. Similarly, in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, 11 women officers are stationed at a critical outpost, ready to combat Maoist insurgents. Both units, composed of passionate and dedicated women, are making significant strides in the fight against Maoist violence.
Chhattisgarh polls: Promises galore as 'semi-finals' begin tomorrow with Naxal-hit areas
The BSP got just one seat in the 2013 assembly election, with the BJP and the Congress cornering 49 and 39, respectively. An independent candidate got one.
Strategic UAV base shifted to Maoist hotspot in Bastar
he strategic technical command centre of the Unnamed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), operated by the NTRO and the CRPF, has been shifted to the Naxal hotbed of Bastar.
India's women geologists are rocking it (Gender Feature)
Kolkata, Aug 10 (IANS) A hammer and compass in hand, India's women geologists are literally rocking it. Notwithstanding the dangers of remote environments, encounters with wild animals, limited access to toilets and the occasional "detention" by left-wing extremists in disturbed areas, these women of the Geological Survey of India have evened out the odds to carve out success stories.
Taking on Maoist bastions in the Naxal heartland of Bastar
"In the coming days, there will be fierce battles. We will hit the Naxals," warned DM Awasthi, special DG, anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh Police.
No involvement of Maoists in train derailment: Odisha DGP
The derailment took place at around 11 PM yesterday near Kuneru station in when the train was on its way to Bhubaneswar from Jagdalpur.
AIR plans major push into left war zone with shanti geet, folk songs, welfare talk
This is part of the new policy to help All India Radio reach out to people in 35 districts worst affected by Maoist and Naxalite violence.
PM Narendra Modi’s first trip to Chhattisgarh's Maoist zone on May 9
Keeping to his vow of taming the "Maoist menace" through development, PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate two mega projects.
CRPF seeks tribals' support in construction of a National Highway in Chhattisgarh
The CRPF is seeking tribals' support in construction of a National Highway in Chhattisgarh's worst insurgency-hit Sukma district.
Appoint as DMs, SPs officers with 'zeal' to fight Maoists: Rajnath Singh to states
Describing the Naxal problem as the gravest challenge facing India, Rajnath asked all states grappling with the menace to appoint as district magistrates and superintendents of police such officers who have the "zeal" to fight the rebels.
More paramilitary forces for intensified operations against Maoists soon
As part of the proposed strategy, the Home Ministry will reconstruct and fortify 250 police stations located in Maoist- affected zones.
Security forces asked to remain alert in Chhattisgarh
The warning was issued as the Maoists are facing an acute shortage of arms and ammunition and might carry their strikes to continue their guerrilla war.
Most-wanted Maoist operative Sukhlal Murmu arrested
A prominent member of the Special Area Committee (SAC) of the CPI(Maoists) was arrested from Harwadangal forest under Ramgarh police station.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh to review Maoist violence; to chalk out plans
A critical appraisal of operational performance of security forces, gaps in coordination between state police forces and central paramilitary forces will be discussed.
Defence ministry to hold recruitment camps in maoist-hit areas
Jitendra Singh said on Thursday that his ministry will hold recruitment camps in the remotest villages which fall in Naxalite areas.
Night train service cancelled in Naxal-hit Dandakaranya
Owing to Naxalite threat in Chhattisgarh's Dandakaranya region, the railways has cancelled train movement in the area during night from today till June 12.
All-out war against Maoists will have to wait for 2-3 years
The anti-Maoist grid is short by around 27,000 troops to carry out a flush-out operation in the Maoist strongholds along the Chhattisgarh-Andhra-Odisha border and Jharkhand.
CRPF informs Union home ministry about reviewing Anti-Naxal Tactics after Latehar
CRPF will sensitise its men that they “need to be patient” and not over-confident while attempting strikes to reclaim such areas from Maoists’ grip.
Two hardcore Maoists arrested in Orissa
Two hardcore Maoists, allegedly involved in about eight cases, were arrested from Narayanpatna area of Odisha's Koraput district.
18 police stations in maoist-hit jangalmahal to undergo modernisation
Mamata Banerjee's government has chalked out a plan to modernise and upgrade 18 police stations in Maoist-hit Jangalmahal.
Mamata to stay in Maoist-hit Jangalmahal for 2 days
Mamata Banerjee will pay a two-day visit to Maoist-infested Jangalmahal from Tuesday to announce some financial packages.
BSNL reluctant to expand in Maoist-hit areas
BSNL management believes investing in capital-intensive network rollout in naxalite pockets will further drain its finances.
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