Raipur/Sukma, Jan 7 (IANS) In a significant victory for security forces combating Left-Wing Extremism, 26 hardcore Naxalites, including seven women, surrendered simultaneously in the Maoist-affected Sukma district on Wednesday.A combined bounty of approximately Rs 64-65 lakh had been announced on these insurgents, marking a major setback to the outlawed Maoist organisation.The surrendered Maoists were active in key operational areas, including the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Battal…
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Agartala, Jan 3 (IANS) Security has been tightened along certain portions of the international borders in Tripura following reports of the movement of cadres belonging to two Bangladesh-based armed groups — the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) and the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), officials said on Saturday. District Magistrate of Gomati district in southern Tripura, Rinku Lather, issued a notification stating that reliable inputs had been received from the Border Secu…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has concluded an exceptionally productive year in 2025, sustaining a conviction rate above 92 per cent while registering groundbreaking victories against terrorism and organised crime. The agency’s relentless pursuits yielded high-profile extraditions, swift resolutions in recent terror attacks, and significant disruptions to extremist networks across multiple domains. A standout accomplishment was the extradition of Tahawwur Hus…
Raipur/Bijapur, Dec 28 (IANS) In a significant blow to Maoist insurgency in the Bastar region, personnel of the 199th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered and neutralised two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Maoists, averting a potential tragedy.According to police officials, the operation was conducted under the jurisdiction of Gangaloor Police Station. A CRPF team deployed from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Koppaguda was undertaking routine area domin…
Imphal, Dec 28 (IANS) After months of prolonged ethnic violence, Manipur has shown signs of a gradual return to normalcy following the promulgation of President’s Rule nearly 11 months ago.The Northeastern state has been under President’s Rule since February 13, four days after N. Biren Singh resigned as the Chief Minister. Since then, no major violent incident has been reported, indicating an improvement in the law and order situation.In a bid to promote peace and development, Prime Minister Na…
Raipur/Bijapur, Dec 25 (IANS) In a significant victory against Left-Wing Extremism on Christmas Day, security forces from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) successfully thwarted a potentially devastating Maoist attack by recovering and neutralising two high-powered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the restive Bijapur district, police officials said. The operation was conducted during a routine anti-Maoist area domination exercise launched from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kandlap…
Itanagar, Dec 23 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.), on Tuesday, referring to the recent arrest of suspected agents and underscoring the state’s strategic importance, cautioned that external forces and elements from neighbouring regions may attempt to create disturbances in the border state. The Governor said that sustained vigilance and preparedness are essential to safeguard peace and stability.Chairing the high-level security review meeting at Lok Bhavan…
Srinagar, Dec 23 (IANS) Security forces on Tuesday carried out anti-sabotage operations around vital installations in J&K’s Srinagar city. An official said that operations were carried out with the aim of strengthening security measures and countering any potential threats.He said that police had carried out anti-sabotage operations in Maharaja Bazaar and Amira Kadal areas in the vicinity of Bakshi Stadium, which is the main venue for Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations in the V…
Raipur/Sukma, Dec 22 (IANS) In a significant blow to Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, security forces have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing facility operated by Naxals in the forested hills near Meenagatta village in Sukma district, said the officials on Monday. Based on precise intelligence, a joint team from the 150th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the district police launched a targeted operation, completely neutralising the clandestine unit…