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J&K Police Officer Killed During Anti-Terrorist Operation in Udhampur Forest: Security Forces Continue Search
Dec 16, 2025 02:22 am CST
A Special Operations Group officer named Amjad Pathan was killed during an ongoing anti-terrorist operation in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces including the Indian Army and CRPF are conducting a joint operation near Sohan village after intelligence revealed the presence of three terrorists hiding in a forested area. The search operation faces challenges due to darkness and difficult terrain.
Manipur's Environmental Crisis: How Illegal Poppy Cultivation by Armed Militants is Causing Devastating Floods
Dec 05, 2025 02:51 am CST
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh reveals how Manipur's recurring floods are directly linked to widespread forest destruction for illegal poppy cultivation by armed militants. Security forces have destroyed over 800 acres of illegal poppy fields in mountainous districts, but aerial surveys show hundreds more acres remain, threatening the state's environmental stability and fueling its ongoing crisis.
Assam Rifles Soldiers Injured in Militant Attack Along India-Myanmar Border in Manipur's Tengnoupal District
Nov 28, 2025 07:07 pm CST
Four Assam Rifles personnel were injured when militants ambushed their patrol near border pillar No. 87 in Manipur's Tengnoupal district along the Myanmar border. Security forces have intensified operations in the region following the attack, with the injured soldiers airlifted to a military hospital in Leimakhong.
Maoist Slogans Emerge at Delhi Air Pollution Protest: Violence Erupts at India Gate Demonstration
Nov 24, 2025 12:17 pm CST
A protest against Delhi's severe air pollution at India Gate turned violent as demonstrators raised slogans supporting slain Maoist leader Madvi Hidma. Police confronted protesters who broke barricades and used pepper spray against officers, resulting in injuries and 15 arrests. The incident highlights the intersection of environmental activism with controversial political messaging as Delhi's air quality index reached dangerous levels around 400.
Jammu and Kashmir Police Arrests Man in Connection with White Collar Terror Module Investigation in Srinagar
Nov 22, 2025 10:57 pm CST
The State Investigation Agency of Jammu and Kashmir Police has apprehended Tufail Niyaz Bhat in Srinagar as part of an ongoing investigation into a 'white collar' terror module. This arrest follows the earlier busting of a network involved in threatening security forces and possessing explosive materials, with connections to doctors allegedly operating the module.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Explains How Social Unity Led to Decline of Maoism in India
Nov 22, 2025 01:37 am CST
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses tribal leaders in Imphal, explaining how societal determination has helped defeat Naxalism in India. During his first visit to Manipur since the 2023 conflict, he emphasized solving regional issues within constitutional frameworks while preserving indigenous traditions and promoting social unity.
Major Anti-Maoist Operation Thwarts Attack Plan on Police Camps and Government Institutions in Andhra Pradesh
Nov 20, 2025 06:08 pm CST
Following the elimination of top Maoist commander M Hidma, security forces disrupted a major retaliatory plan targeting government facilities in Andhra Pradesh, resulting in 50 arrests and significant weapons seizures across five districts. Officials consider this operation a decisive blow to the insurgency movement in the Dandakaranya region.
Seven More Maoists Including IED Expert Tech Shankar Killed in Andhra Pradesh Following Madvi Hidma's Encounter
Nov 19, 2025 03:02 pm CST
In a major anti-Maoist operation following top leader Madvi Hidma's death, security forces eliminated seven more Maoists including IED specialist Tech Shankar in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district. This operation is part of a month-long intelligence-driven campaign that has resulted in 50 arrests across multiple districts, with significant weapons recovery. Hidma's group was linked to several deadly attacks including the 2010 Dantewada massacre and carried a Rs 1 crore bounty.
The Fall of Madvi Hidma: How India's Most Feared Maoist Commander's Reign of Terror Ended in Bastar
Nov 18, 2025 11:21 pm CST
For over two decades, Madvi Hidma terrorized Bastar as the CPI (Maoist) most lethal commander, orchestrating India's deadliest Naxal attacks including the Tadmetla massacre that killed 76 CRPF personnel. His journey from a 16-year-old tribal recruit to Central Committee member ended in a decisive encounter in Maredmilli forest, marking a historic turning point in India's fight against left-wing extremism and bringing closure to Bastar's bloodiest chapter.
3 Naxalites Killed in Bastar: Security Forces Eliminate Sniper Specialist in Major Anti-Maoist Operation
Nov 17, 2025 12:24 am CST
Security forces eliminated three Maoists including a sniper specialist in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, marking another significant victory in the fight against Left-wing extremism. The encounter in Bhejji police station limits recovered weapons and ammunition, bringing the total Maoist casualties in Bastar to 233 this year. With Maoist presence now limited to few locations, officials believe the insurgency is approaching collapse, though four key commanders continue to resist in South Bastar's forests.
