Naxals/Maoists Watch

[Rage]

Naxals shift collector after tribals plan rescue operation

SEELERU: Rattled by tribal villagers planning an audacious bid to rescue Orissa's Malkangiri district collector R Vineel Krishna, Maoists are believed to have shifted him and junior engineer Pabitra Majhi to another one of their strongholds.

Thousands of tribals, who gathered at Chitrakonda to protest the Maoist abduction, had chalked out a rescue plan for the collector. The tribal leaders, who are familiar with the Maoist hideouts in their territory, were forced to change their plans after coming to know that the Maoists had shifted Krishna to some other place.

A police source said Krishna was being kept in hilly terrain in the dense forests near Kotipalli village on the farther side of the Visakha district border. Reliable sources said the collector was slightly unwell but the Maoists are providing him medical treatment. "As of now, around 200 armed cadre have taken positions to thwart any more tribal bid to rescue the collector," said a police source.

The Maoists had selected Kotipalli to keep Krishna as this village is inaccessible. "There is no mode of transport. One has to walk several miles through thick forests to reach there," said a police officer.

Kotipalli is a Kondh tribal hamlet in Pamparametta panchayat in Kudumulagumma block of Chitrakonda tehsil. Krishna, a 2005 batch IAS officer, was kidnapped by the Maoists at Pamparametta, 33 km from Chitrakonda, on February 16.

The collector was abducted by a local guerrilla squad of Pedabayalu, which is part of the Korukonda area committee led by commander Pothuri Raja Rao alias Bhupati of Gondipalli in Visakha district. "Bhupati is known for his ferocious and aggressive attacks," an officer involved in anti-Maoist operations said. The LGS has three women cadre as well.

The squad that picked up Krishna comprised 8-10 armed cadre. Among them were district committee member Golla Ravi alias Madhav of Gopalpur in Panagal of Mahbubnagar and Gemmeli Jambri of Kannavaram in Koyyuru mandal. Ravi is a member of Jana Natya Mandali (JNM) and was a member of erstwhile Srikakulam division. "He always carries an AK-47," a source said. The Srikakulam division was merged with the Koraput division led by Chamala Krishnamurthi alias Bhaskar alias Daya.

On January 20, 2009, the elite Greyhounds cops of Andhra Pradesh had an encounter with the Maoists there and gunned down three of them, including 20-year-old Pangi Sadai.


http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...plan-rescue-operation/articleshow/7536417.cms

 

[Singh]

'Maoists trying to establish base in Assam'

Jorhat (Assam), Feb 22 (PTI) Maoists are trying to establish their base in Assam and the anti-talk faction of ULFA led by Commander-in-Chief Paresh Barua has launched a massive recruitment drive, particularly in Upper Assam, a senior CRPF officer said.

"There are specific intelligence reports indicating that youths from Assam are veering towards the Naxal philosophy, which is a matter of serious concern," CRPF IGP (Operations) M P Nathaniel told PTI.

"With most insurgent outfits coming forward for talks, Maoists are trying to establish their roots in the state and we are keeping a close watch on these forces and ULFA cadre in the state," he said.

Adequate measures were being taken to stop youths from being indoctrinated and the whereabouts of youths who were reported missing when they went outside the state for getting jobs were also being ascertained, he said.

http://www.ptinews.com/news/1372240_-Maoists-trying-to-establish-base-in-Assam-

 

[swag5]

Maoists release Orissa collector and junior engineer..

Maoists released kidnapped Malkangiri district collector R V Krishna and junior engineer Pabitra Majhi. Hopes of an early release of kidnapped Malkangiri district collector R V Krishna and a junior engineer brightened tonight after the Orissa government caved in to Maoists' remaining six of the 14 demands. After wrapping up the three-day talks with the state government, the Maoist-chosen mediators said Krishna, the 30-year-old IAS officer, and Pabitra Majhi, who are in captivity for the seventh day, would return within 48 hours.
Home secretary U N Behera said the hostage crisis has been resolved. "Both the Malkangiri collector and the junior engineer will be freed and will be back within 48 hours," Prof G Hargopal, one of the three Maoist-chosen interlocutors, told reporters at the conclusion of the talks.
Hargopal said the mediators were satisfied at the outcome of the talks. Behera said it was agreed that cases against five Maoists, including Ganti Prasadam and Padma, wife of top naxal Ramakrishna will be withdrawn after following due process of law. The government also agreed that there would be no coercive action by security forces as long as the Maoists do not indulge in unlawful activities, he said.
Twelve Maoists including hardcore rebel leader Sriramalu Srinivasalu were on Tuesday released on bail in one case by a fast track court but will be be behind bars in connection with another case. Regarding the demand by Maoists for release of naxals like central committee member of CPI (Maoist) Asutosh Sen, Sriramulu Srinivasulu , Gananath Patra and Jiban Bose, the Home secretary said the matter would be examined on their merit. While eight demands of Maoists had been settled on Monday, remaining six were agreed to during today's talks, he said, adding now the path is clear for release of Krishna and Majhi, who were abducted from Chitrakonda area of Malkangiri district on February 16. Regarding the demand for release of tribals, Behera said the state government in the past had already withdrawn petty cases against tribals and same approach would be adopted for those still in jails. Steps for examining withdrawal of petty cases of tribals now lodged in jails would be started in 15 days and completed within three months, he said. "We mediators express our satisfaction with the outcome of our mediation. We express appreciation for concern of Maoists for tribals of Orissa. The tribals' release was of utmost concern for them," Prof Hargopal said. Apart from Prof Hargopal, other interlocutors who participated in the negotiations were Prof Someswar Rao and Dandapani Mohanty while Behera and Panchayati Raj secretary S N Tripathy represented the state government.
"We trust the withdrawal of cases against tribals on priority basis will be taken up in 15 days. We hope that tribals will get released and will be back in their habitats," Prof Hargopal said.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...r-and-junior-engineer/articleshow/7550032.cms

 

[Ray]

Get ready for another Kandahar controversy when it suits the political parties!

Breaking news indicate that they have been released!

 

[sandeepdg]

Maoists release Orissa collector and junior engineer

BHUBANESWAR: Maoists on Tuesday released kidnapped Malkangiri district collector R V Krishna and junior engineer Pabitra Majhi.

The collector and junior engineer are on their way to Malkangiri, TV channels reported.

Earlier, hopes of an early release of kidnapped Malkangiri district collector R V Krishna and a junior engineer brightened tonight after the Orissa government caved in to Maoists' remaining six of the 14 demands.

After wrapping up the three-day talks with the state government, the Maoist-chosen mediators said Krishna, the 30-year-old IAS officer, and Pabitra Majhi, who are in captivity for the seventh day, would return within 48 hours.

Home secretary U N Behera said the hostage crisis has been resolved.

"Both the Malkangiri collector and the junior engineer will be freed and will be back within 48 hours," Prof G Hargopal, one of the three Maoist-chosen interlocutors, had told reporters at the conclusion of the talks.

Behera said it was agreed that cases against five Maoists, including Ganti Prasadam and Padma, wife of top naxal Ramakrishna will be withdrawn after following due process of law.


The government also agreed that there would be no coercive action by security forces as long as the Maoists do not indulge in unlawful activities, he said.

Twelve Maoists including hardcore rebel leader Sriramalu Srinivasalu were on Tuesday released on bail in one case by a fast track court but will be behind bars in connection with another case.

Regarding the demand by Maoists for release of naxals like central committee member of CPI (Maoist) Asutosh Sen, Sriramulu Srinivasulu, Gananath Patra and Jiban Bose, the home secretary said the matter would be examined on their merit.

While eight demands of Maoists had been settled on Monday, remaining six were agreed to during Tuesday's talks, he said.

Regarding the demand for release of tribals, Behera said the state government in the past had already withdrawn petty cases against tribals and same approach would be adopted for those still in jails.

Steps for examining withdrawal of petty cases of tribals now lodged in jails would be started in 15 days and completed within three months, he said.

"We mediators express our satisfaction with the outcome of our mediation. We express appreciation for concern of Maoists for tribals of Orissa. The tribals' release was of utmost concern for them," Prof Hargopal said.

Apart from Prof Hargopal, other interlocutors who participated in the negotiations were Prof Someswar Rao and Dandapani Mohanty while Behera and Panchayati Raj secretary S N Tripathy represented the state government.

"We trust the withdrawal of cases against tribals on priority basis will be taken up in 15 days. We hope that tribals will get released and will be back in their habitats," Prof Hargopal said.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...r-and-junior-engineer/articleshow/7550032.cms

 

[sandeepdg]

Great strategy, kidnap someone important and get your leaders released. So, what will happen if they kidnap a minister or someone ? Whose release will they ask in return ? Maybe all those leaders who are in prison as of now. It shows how easy it is to hold a sissy state to ransom. What a hapless government !

 

[pmaitra]

^^ We have been discussing the same thing in this other thread: The truth behind Kandahar.

 

[Ray]

This is just not on, or is it?

Dear me, the very same released Maoists will go on a rampage again!!

All for one man that many will now get sacrificed when the same Maoists get cracking!

I believe that in principle, it is advocated that no talks with hostage takers or terrorists!

Catch 22!

Save a soul and stand by for sacrifice of many!

or don't save the soul and act tough.

Will that stop the Maoists?

One wonders!

What a dilemma!

 

[pmaitra]

This is just not on, or is it?

Dear me, the very same released Maoists will go on a rampage again!!

All for one man that many will now get sacrificed when the same Maoists get cracking!

I believe that in principle, it is advocated that no talks with hostage takers or terrorists!

Catch 22!

Save a soul and stand by for sacrifice of many!

or don't save the soul and act tough.

Will that stop the Maoists?

One wonders!

What a dilemma!

My thoughts exactly.

To be, or not to be: that is the question: - William Shakespeare

 

[Yusuf]

Well I think the government should equally get tough in such a situation. If there is any kidnapping done for releasing any prisoner, the govt in return should plain let them know that any harm to the hostage will result in immediate execution of the prisoner asked for release. either you see your leader live in prison or die. And yes damn the bloody rights thingy.

 

[Oracle]

This is just not on, or is it?

Dear me, the very same released Maoists will go on a rampage again!!

All for one man that many will now get sacrificed when the same Maoists get cracking!

I believe that in principle, it is advocated that no talks with hostage takers or terrorists!

Catch 22!

Save a soul and stand by for sacrifice of many!

or don't save the soul and act tough.

Will that stop the Maoists?

One wonders!

What a dilemma!

Whenever their is a massacre, there starts ops against the Maoists. Why not it be a continuous process until all Maoists abjure violence or are killed by our security forces? GoI has a tendency to sleep, when there are no issues even if the root cause lies unsolved. Everywhere there is chaos - insurgency, scams etc. There are terrorist groups active for decades in the NE. When do things come to an end? If GoI has to talk to those scums and stand on a moral high ground, they should set a time-frame. Why wait until China attacks us next and takes control of NE states. Pathetic!

 

[mayfair]

Bloody politicians..they'll sell us to the highest bidder if it suits the wankers. May they rot in eternal hell the lot of them. All those scarfices of the brave men down the bleeding drain.

 

[The Messiah]

Well I think the government should equally get tough in such a situation. If there is any kidnapping done for releasing any prisoner, the govt in return should plain let them know that any harm to the hostage will result in immediate execution of the prisoner asked for release. either you see your leader live in prison or die. And yes damn the bloody rights thingy.

and let them know that they will be caught and killed also.

 

[Oracle]

Bihar: Six Naxals killed in encounter


Security forces gunned down six Naxalites during a five-hour encounter on Saturday in Majhidih village in Bihar's Banka district.

About 12 heavily-armed Naxalites, who were holed up in a house, opened fire on CRPF and SAP troopers after being asked to surrender, Acting Superintendent of Police B K Das said.

The security forces retaliated killing six Naxalites and also destroyed the house where the ultras were hiding, he said.

The encounter lasted for about five hours, Das said.

A Naxalite, identified as Devan Tuddu -- a native of Kaithavaran village, has been arrested, while about ten others escaped, he said, adding one SLR was recovered from the site of the encounter.

There was no casualty among the security personnel, he said.

The security forces have launched a combing operation in the nearby forces where some of the Naxalites might have escaped, Das said.

Source

 

[black eagle]

Anti-Naxal Ops: IAF Special Forces Brought In, UAVs Out


The Indian Air Force (IAF) today said it has deployed Garud Special Forces commandos and four choppers for anti-Naxal operations but withdrawn the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) operating in Maoist bastions in Chhattisgarh.

To protect its choppers from Maoists attacks, the IAF chief said Garud Commandos have been deployed on these helicopters to retaliate whenever such a situation arises.

"Four IAF choppers are operating in Raipur, Dantewada, and Jagdalpur areas. We also used to operate UAVs in these areas to track the Naxals but they have been withdrawn," IAF chief P V Naik told reporters here.

The IAF chief said the choppers "carry a Garud Special Force member on board who mans the gun, which is not the integrated part of the helicopter."

On the withdrawal of UAVs from anti-Naxal operations, Naik said, "beyond a certain season, it loses its surprise element"¦ And these UAVs were not meant for what they were being used for."

He said the IAF withdrew the UAVs after it found that it was not able to meet the requirements.

On the Rules of Engagement (RoE) in Naxal-affected areas, the IAF chief said very "stringent" rules have been provided to the IAF for firing back when its choppers come under attack from the naxalites.

"We follow very stringent rules as we don't want any collateral damage to take place in our own territory and we can fire only at the source of fire which is determined by the captain of the chopper," Naik said.
After the IAF lost one of its personnel in Raipur during the last general elections, it had sought rules of engagement from the government for tackling the issue.

On who was the bigger threat for India between China and Pakistan, Naik said, "I have stopped using the word threat and started using the word challenge. We go for capability specific rather than threat specific. As far as your query about China and Pakistan, it is not a concern for me."

"Concerns are what are the capabilities that are required. We analyse the country or a group like LeT, then look at capability that has to be acquired," he added.

The IAF chief said country's armed forces were not "chunnu munnu" (weaklings/kids) and were capable of meeting any challenge to country's security.

On the geopolitical situation arising in view of the exit of US forces from Afghanistan by 2014, Talibanisation of Pakistan and the current situation in Kashmir, he said in future whether Afghanistan stabilises or destabilises, India would be "up the pole".

"If Afghanistan doesn't stabilise, there will be problem for the entire world as it will be Talibanised. If it stabilises and the Taliban are defeated, then their unemployed cadre are likely to head our way. In either case, we are up the pole," he said.

 

[black eagle]

Top-ranked Maoist leader Sasadhar Mahato killed in encounter

In a major breakthrough, the joint forces on Thursday killed top-ranking Maoist leader Sasadhar Mahato and arrested a person at Kapgari in the Jamboni police station area in West Midnapore district.

"Top-ranking Maoist leader Sasadhar Mahato has been killed in an encounter and one AK 47 rifle has been recovered from him at Binpur under Jhargram police station," IG (CRPF), T B Rao told PTI.

Rao said one more person has been arrested, but his identity is not yet known and that the encounter and search operation is still going on.

Rao could not say if anyone was injured in the encounter. Sasadhar, brother of imprisoned PCPA convenor Chattradhar Mahato, is suspected to be behind major Maoist attacks in Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore districts and has been linked to the Jnaneswari train accident in which 149 people had lost their lives.

Sasadhar, a close aide of Maoist leader Kishenji, is also considered to the mastermind behind the attack on an Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR) camp at Silda in West Midnapore district in which 24 jawans were killed.

A state committee member and spokesperson of the Bihar-Jharkhand-Orissa regional committee of the Maoists, Sasadhar carried a reward of Rs two lakh on his head.

Mahato was also responsible for organising and mobilising youth in West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia districts.

 

[mayfair]

This is a big breakthrough. Mahato was a big fish. Now it's time for the rest.

 

[pmaitra]

India Maoist leader wanted for train crash killed

India Maoist leader wanted for train crash killed

10 March 2011; BBC News

Police said Maoist rebels sabotaged the track, although the rebels denied this

Police in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal say they have killed a top Maoist commander in a gun battle.

Sasadhar Mahato was killed near Jamboni in the West Midnapore district late on Thursday, police said.

Mr Mahato was believed to be behind an act of sabotage which led to a deadly train crash in the state last May.

More than 150 people were killed when a passenger train derailed and collided with a an oncoming freight train. The rebels deny involvement with the crash.

Mr Mahato was "leading the last big Maoist squad" in Bengal's Jungle Mahal region, officials said.

Last August, police said a top Maoist guerrilla, Umakanta Mahato, who was also wanted in connection with the train crash, had been killed.

The Maoists say they are fighting for the rights of the poor and the landless.

PM Manmohan Singh has described the Maoist insurgency as India's biggest internal security challenge.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12709339

 

[SHASH2K2]

Six Naxals shot dead in Bihar encounter


Six Naxalites were killed and eight others were arrested after an encounter with security forces in Darmaha village in Bihar's east Champaran district in the wee hours on Monday.
The over 12-hour-long encounter ended at 4 a.m. on Monday, Director General of Police (DGP) Neelmani said.
The bodies of all the six Naxalites have been recovered and eight ultras, including three women, have been arrested.
Security forces have also recovered 14 weapons comprising five SLRs, eight police rifles and one .315 rifle, besides explosives and ammunition from the spot, the DGP said.
A search operation was going on at the encounter site, Mr. Neelmani said.
The security forces were led by the Inspector General of Police (IG), Operations, CRF Assistant Commandant, two STF DSPs and other police officials in the operation against the Naxalites.

 

[sesha_maruthi27]

Why to attack in small scale? Why don't we make a full scale attack?