Two CPI-M leaders killed by suspected Maoists near LalgarhSeptember 24th, 2009 LALGARH - Two local leaders of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) were killed by suspected Maoists near Lalgarh. According to police, Maoists abducted Nemai Bishayi and Samir Singha Mahapatra late last night from a party meeting in Harimara village.
Lalgarh scene of violence again by MaoistsAugust 21st, 2009 LALGARH - A landmine blast and road blockades marked third day of shutdown call by Maoists in West Bengal. Maoists gave an indefinite shutdown call on Tuesday in West Medinipur, Bankura and Purulia districts of the state, demanding withdrawal of security forces from Lalgarh and protesting alleged police excesses on villagers in tribal dominated areas.
Maoists incite Lalgarh villagers to protest against deployment of security forcesJuly 31st, 2009 LALGARH - Maoists provoked Lalgarh villagers to protest against the deployment of security forces since they reclaimed the Maoist held 'liberated zone.'
The Maoists were evicted from the trouble-torn Lalgarh region at June 20 after an almost week-long joint operation by the State and Centre's elite security forces. But the villagers have continued protests since, demanding the security forces to retreat to normal days, a move which officials apprehend is a ploy to give the Maoists a foothold again.
Two suspected Maoists arrested in LalgarhJune 28th, 2009 LALGARH - Security forces on Sunday arrested two suspected Maoists and defused seven landmines from Lalgarh, while flushing out the Maoists hiding around the troubled area of West Bengal's West Midnapore. Five landmines were recovered from Binpur, while two more were found near Kargil junction at Bankura district, said Raj Kanojia, Inspector General of Police.
Centre asks W. Bengal Government to ban Maoists under 1908 ActJune 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The UPA Government has reportedly asked the Left Front government in West Bengal to declare the CPI (Maoist) an "unlawful association" and ban it under a 1908 Act. Home Ministry officials have advised the West Bengal government to outlaw the CPI (Maoist) because the UAP Act, under which it declared the outfit as banned on June 22, is essentially directed against unlawful associations that support secession.
Lalgarh offensive: Maoists fire as security forces close inJune 27th, 2009 LALGARH - Security forces Saturday launched a multi-pronged attack on Maoists and moved closer to the rebel stronghold of Ramgarh by marching through dense forests, defusing landmines and firing mortars on the way in West Midnapore district. This was the 10th day of the massive security operations launched to flush out the Maoists in areas in and around Lalgarh, about 200 km west of state capital Kolkata.
Naxals detonate three landmines in W. Bengal; engage in firefight with security forcesJune 27th, 2009 KOLKATA - Naxalites detonated three landmines and were engaged in a vigorous firefight with security forces in the Mohultol Forests of West Bengal on Saturday, a day after security forces gained control of Kadasole in Lalgarh District. The 1000-strong Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)- Rapid Action Force retaliated with mortars, LMGs and AK-47s overcoming some of the rebels.
Naxals cleared from Ramgarh in West BengalJune 27th, 2009 RAMGARH - Security forces on Saturday captured Ramgarh, an area under Maoists in a two-sided attack to reclaim areas in West Midnapore district. "We have secured Ramgarh.
Maoist stronghold in Ramgarh breachedJune 27th, 2009 RAMGARH - The key Maoist stronghold of Ramgarh was breached by security forces on Saturday through a two-pronged attack in West Bengal's West Midnapore district. Braving landmines and incessant gunfire, the security forces appeared to have the Maoists on the run, but not before the rebels torched an AITUC office.
Fresh offensive actions against Maoist in LalgarhJune 26th, 2009 LALGARH J - The security forces today started fresh offensive operation to flush out the Maoist activists from the trouble hit Lalgarh in West Midnapore District of West Bengal. The joint operation by the paramilitary forces and the West Bengal State Police against the Maoists in Lalgarh area has entered the ninth day.
Students wish ongoing security operation in Lalgarh to finish soonJune 25th, 2009 LALGARH/KOLKATA - While security forces are carrying out operation in the Maoist infested area Lalgarh in West Bengal to free it from criminals' grip, local students lament that their studies are getting affected. A section of students complains that studies are getting affected due to the ongoing operation by the security forces in the jungles of Lalgarh region in Medinipur district of West Bengal.
Normality returning to Lalgarh, claims West Bengal Govt.June 24th, 2009 KOLKATA - The West Bengal Government on Wednesday claimed the situation in Maoist-infested Lalgarh was returning to normal, as the operations by security forces entered 5th day on Wednesday. The operation by security forces and State police is being carried out to reclaim areas taken over by Maoist-backed tribals at Lalgarh in West Midnapore district.
Govt. says no to sending armed forces to fight Maoists in LalgarhJune 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Government on Friday ruled out the possibility of sending armed forces to fight Maoists in the wake of violence in Lalgarh area in West Bengal. Addressing an Army function in the national capital, Defense Minister A.
West Bengal villagers caught between security forces and MaoistsJune 19th, 2009 PIRAKATA - Fear stalks the villagers trapped in the exchange of fire between the security forces and the Maoist rebels who declared Lalgarh region of West Bengal 'liberated zone'. The gun battle between the paramilitary troops and the Maoists caused unease amongst the residents of Pirakata village, 18 kilometres from Lalgarh, and from where the security personnel launched their operation against the rebels.
Central forces begin operation against Maoists in LalgarhJune 18th, 2009 LALGARH - The West Bengal Police, supported by central paramilitary forces, initiated the operation to flush out Maoist from Lalgarh in West Midnapore District of West Bengal. It was the forth day, since the red brigade captured nearly fifty villages in and around Lalgarh, which is nearly 150 Km from the state capital Kolkatta, and declared it as the liberated zone.
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