Peasants seized a plot of land in the Naxalbari region and started harvesting crops, leading to the initiation of armed struggle against the jotedars (landowners).

On May 18, 1967, the Siliguri Kishan Sabha, led by Jangal Santhal, announced their backing for Kanu Sanyal's movement and their willingness to use armed resistance to redistribute land to the landless. This declaration led to a rift within the CPI (M) as some members, including Charu Majumdar, advocated for a more revolutionary approach inspired by China.

The Naxalbari Uprising started on May 25, 1967, in Naxalbari, Darjeeling district, when tribal sharecroppers retaliated against landlords by reclaiming their lands. This event, marked by a police inspector's death, sparked a larger movement involving Santhal tribals and other marginalized groups against local landlords.

On April 22, 1969, coinciding with Lenin's birthday, the AICCCR gave rise to the CPI (ML), a party founded by radicals from the CPI-M like Charu Majumdar and Saroj Dutta. This new party became a significant influence on various Naxalite groups that emerged later.

In 1972, the Naxalite movement reached its peak, spreading to more than half the states in India. It had expanded to rural areas in states like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, and West Bengal.

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared Emergency due to internal trouble, leading to a period of authoritarian rule.

Indira Gandhi's government faced a significant defeat in the 1977 election, leading to the end of her rule.

On April 22, 1980, the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) People's War, commonly called as People's War Group (PWG) was founded by Kondapalli Seetharamaiah. The group sought a more efficient structure in attacks and followed the principles of Charu Majumdar.

In 1985, Naxalite insurgents began ambushing police, leading to increased violence in the region. This prompted the establishment of a special task force called the Greyhounds to combat the insurgency.

The Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangathan (KAMS) was established in 1986 as a feminist, Maoist organization to address extreme gender inequality within the Maoist party and tribal villages. They have campaigned against forced marriage, abduction, bigamy, and violence.

37 or 38 people belonging to the Bhumihar community were killed in Bara village, Gaya district, Bihar.

By 1994, nearly 9000 Naxalites surrendered to the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Orissa. This marked a significant turning point in the efforts to quell the Naxalite insurgency in the region.

Estimates suggest that over 13,000 people have lost their lives in the conflict since 1996. The death toll highlights the severity and long-standing nature of the violence associated with Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in India.

The upper caste Ranvir Sena massacred 58 Dalits in Laxmanpur Bathe village, Arwal district, Bihar, suspecting them to be sympathizers of the Maoists.

34 people belonging to the Bhumihar community were killed in Senari village, Jehanabad district, Bihar.

The People's War Group (PWG) intensified attacks in response to a ban imposed by the Andhra Pradesh government, leading to clashes with government forces. The conflict resulted in an estimated 140 deaths throughout the year.

Following an attack on the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in 2003, Andhra Pradesh embarked on a rapid modernisation of its police force. This initiative aimed to enhance technical and operational capabilities to combat Naxalite activities in the region.

The Communist Party of India (Maoist) was established through the merger of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) People's War (People's War Group) and the Maoist Communist Centre of India (MCCI).

On 17 August 2005, the government of Andhra Pradesh banned the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and affiliated organizations, leading to arrests of suspected members and sympathizers.

On August 24, 2005, members of the Narsi Cobras killed a rights activist and schoolteacher in Mahbubnagar district. This incident highlighted the violence and lawlessness associated with such vigilante groups.

In November 2005, CPI (Maoist) fighters attacked Jehanabad in Bihar, freeing captured comrades, executing a leader, and detonating bombs in the town, resulting in casualties.

On 28 February 2006, Maoists attacked anti-Maoist protesters in Erraboru village, Chhattisgarh, using landmines, resulting in the deaths of 25 people.

On 24 March 2006, over 500 heavily armed rebels attacked police camps in Orissa's Udayagiri town of Gajapati district, freeing 40 prisoners from the jail.

On 16 July 2006, the Maoists attacked a relief camp in the Dantewada district where several villagers were kidnapped. The death toll was 29.

On 18 October 2006, women belonging to the Maoist guerrilla forces blasted four government buildings in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. They also detonated explosives inside four buildings, including two schools, in Kanker.

On 2 December 2006, the BBC reported that at least 14 Indian policemen had been killed by Maoists in a landmine ambush near the town of Bokaro, 80 miles from Ranchi, the capital of the State of Jharkhand.

On 4 March 2007, Maoists shot dead Sunil Mahato, a member of the parliament from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party in Jharkhand.

On 5 March 2007, Maoists shot dead Komati Prakash, a local Congress leader in Andhra Pradesh while he was inspecting a road construction project in Mahabubnagar district.

On 15 March 2007, an attack occurred in the rebel stronghold area of Dantewada, Chhattisgarh state, where 54 persons, including security personnel and tribal youths, were killed in an offensive by CPI (Maoist) cadres.

In 2008, civilians were heavily impacted by the ongoing fighting between Maoist rebels and government security forces, with Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Orissa being the most affected states.

Maoists attacked a bauxite mine in the Koraput district of eastern Orissa, resulting in the deaths of 10 paramilitary troops.

A fierce gun battle took place between CoBRA, CRPF, and Naxals resulting in the death of over 50 Naxals, capture of around 200, and 20 soldiers reported missing.

The body of a policeman, who was abducted a week earlier by Maoist rebels in Jharkhand, was discovered.

Maoist rebels launched an ambush attack in Maharashtra, killing at least 17 members of the Indian Police, including a top commander, following an initial attack on a police station in Gadchiroli district.

India's state initiated a large-scale military offensive named Operation Green Hunt, deploying 50,000 soldiers with the aim of eradicating insurgents and restoring stability to the regions affected by Naxalite activities.

On 15 February 2010, several guerrilla commanders of CPI (Maoist) carried out an attack that resulted in the death of 24 personnel of the Eastern Frontier Rifles.

On April 6, 2010, Naxalite rebels killed 76, including 74 paramilitary personnel and two policemen in a series of attacks on security convoys in Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. This attack marked the biggest loss of life for security forces since the offensive against the rebels began.

A Naxalite landmine destroyed a bus in Dantewada district on May 17, 2010, killing up to 44 people, including Special Police Officers (SPOs) and civilians. This attack added to the escalating violence in the region.

On May 28, 2010, the derailment of a Kolkata-Mumbai night train killed at least 150 persons. Maoists were alleged to have caused the derailment, although they denied involvement. This incident raised concerns about the security situation in the area.

At least 26 personnel of the CRPF were killed in a Naxalite attack on June 29, 2010, in Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh. This incident added to the casualties suffered by security forces in the region.

On August 29, 2010, a joint team of BSF and district police was attacked by rebels in Bhuski village, Chhattisgarh. The forces lost five security personnel in the confrontation, underscoring the volatile security situation in the area.

On September 12, 2010, Naxalites ambushed and killed 3 policemen while taking 4 others hostage in Chhattisgarh. The hostages were later released unconditionally after appeals from their family members, promising not to take up arms against the insurgency again.

On October 5, 2010, rebels attacked and killed 4 police officers on their way to a market in Maharashtra.

On October 7, 2010, Naxalites attempted to derail the Triveni Express by removing 4 fishplates and 42 sleeper clips on the Singrauli-Bareilly route.

On October 8, 2010, Naxalites triggered a landmine in the border area between Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, killing 3 ITBP jawans, injuring 2 others, and destroying a military jeep.

On July 5, 2011, the Supreme Court of India deemed Salwa Judum illegal and unconstitutional, ordering its disbanding. The court criticized the group for human rights violations and using untrained youth for counter-insurgency roles.

On 21 July 2011, Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh blew up a bridge, resulting in the death of four people and injuring five others. The attack targeted the Congress party chief of the state, Nandkumar Patel, who was returning from a party function.

Maoist leader Kishenji was killed by CRPF in a 30-minute encounter, along with six other Naxals on 24 November. This event marked a significant blow to the Maoist leadership.

An explosion blamed on Maoists on 27 March 2012 resulted in the death of 15 Indian policemen in Maharashtra. This attack highlighted the ongoing conflict between Maoist groups and Indian security forces.

On 25 May 2013, a Naxal attack in Darbha valley resulted in the deaths of around 25 Indian National Congress leaders, including Mahendra Karma and Nand Kumar Patel. This attack further intensified the conflict in the region.

At least five policemen, including the Pakur Superintendent of Police, were killed in an attack on 2 June. This incident highlighted the dangers faced by security forces in regions affected by Maoist insurgency.

On 3 December 2013, seven policemen were killed in Aurangabad district, Bihar, when their vehicle was blown up in a landmine blast. This attack underscored the persistent threat posed by Maoist groups in various regions.

On 28 February 2014, six police personnel, including a Station House Officer (SHO), were killed in a Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh. This incident highlighted the ongoing violence and challenges faced by security forces in combating the insurgency.

Sixteen people, including 11 CRPF personnel, 4 policemen, and 1 civilian were killed in an ambush in Gheeram Ghati, Sukma district, Chhattisgarh.

On May Day 2014, the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Naxalbari merged into the CPI (Maoist), further strengthening the Maoist movement in India.

Seven police commandos were killed in a Maoists landmine blast in the forests of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra.

Fourteen CRPF personnel were killed and 12 injured in an attack in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh.

Seven Special Task Force (STF) personnel were killed in a Maoist ambush near Kankerlanka, Sukma, Chhattisgarh.

One BSF Jawan was killed in a Maoist attack near Bande, Kanker, Chhattisgarh.

Four Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) Jawans were killed in a Maoist ambush near Kirandul, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh.

Three Naxals were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region.

At least 4 Naxalites, a woman, and a police jawan were killed in a fierce gun battle between rebels and security forces.

At least two women and a minor girl were killed, and four others injured in a pressure landmine blast suspected to have been laid by Naxals.

Motilal Soren, also known as Sandip Da, the 'area commander' of the Maoist group, was arrested by West Singhbhum Police in Jetia on November 1, 2017. Soren had a reward of INR 2.5 million on his head.

A CRPF jawan was killed in an exchange of fire with Naxalites at the border of Gaya and Aurangabad districts.

Naxalites gunned down the village sarpanch of Chindugarh village near Koleng in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh.

A policeman was injured after Naxalites triggered an improvised explosive device near a market in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Dantewada district.

Four police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, were killed and seven others injured in a gunfight with Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a supplementary charge sheet against a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) for the abduction and murder of Naresh Singh Bhokta in Bihar. Gora Yadav alias Anil Yadav was directly involved in the killing and had a history of Maoist activities in Bihar.

Shelar, a wanted Maoist 'deputy commander' in the Tanda Area Committee, was identified by the ANO team in Rajnandgaon District, Chhattisgarh. He was alleged to be associated with the Communist Party of India-Maoist and was listed as the fourth most wanted Maoist in the area.

Two Cobra Commandos were killed in an attack by Naxals in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.

Seventeen security personnel of Chhattisgarh Police were killed in a Maoist ambush in Sukma district's Elmaguda forest, including 12 from the District Reserve Guards and 5 others from Special Task Force.

In a departure from the norm, Dantewada villagers filed police complaints against 7 known Naxals for a brutal assault on villagers.

Maoists burned at least 15 vehicles and machines involved in road construction in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.

A landmine blast suspected to be carried out by Maoist rebels in Koraput region resulted in the death of 8 policemen.

4 Maoists, including a self-styled zonal commander, were killed in a fierce gunbattle with security forces in Bihar's Gaya district.

Suspected Maoist rebels ambushed a convoy in Chhattisgarh, killing 11 paramilitary commandos and injuring 3 police officers.

Six suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.

5 security personnel were killed and over 13 were injured in an IED attack by Naxals on a bus carrying security personnel in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh.

22 soldiers, including Chhattisgarh policemen and CRPF jawans, were killed in a Maoist ambush in southern Chhattisgarh. The attack also resulted in one CRPF jawan being held captive by the Maoists.

Suspected Maoist rebels ambushed a group of CRPF officers in Sukma district, resulting in the death of at least 25 soldiers and critical injury to 7 others.

An exchange of fire occurred between police and Naxals in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Gariaband district, with no reported casualties.

26 Naxals were killed in an encounter with Maharashtra police at the Mardintola forest near Korchi. Milind Teltumbde, a member of the CPI (Maoist) central committee, was among the dead.

CPI (Maoist) attacked Gurucharan Nayak, the former BJP MLA of Manoharpur in West Singhbhum district. Two bodyguards were killed in the incident.

Three Special Operations Group (SOG) jawans were injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation in the Badepanga forests in Odisha.

Pujari Ramudu alias Bheemanna, a former CPI-Maoist cadre, was found brutally beaten to death near RS Pendakal railway station in Andhra Pradesh. He had surrendered to the police in 1991 after being associated with the Maoist gang for 30 years.

Five cadres of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in the Tandwa Police Station area in Chatra District of Jharkhand. Among the arrested individuals was a 'sub-zonal commander' wanted for arson and extortion.

Ungi Madvi alias Roshni, a woman member of the CPI-Maoist from Chhattisgarh, surrendered to the Police in Malkangiri District of Odisha. She was an active member of the Mahupadar Local Organising Squad and involved in Maoist offensives in the district.

Security Forces thwarted potential subversive activities by the CPI-Maoist by discovering a seven-kilogram Improvised Explosive Device in the forest areas of Meralgada village, Jharkhand. A joint operation team successfully diffused the IED after combing the area for top Maoist leaders.

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, including one with a bounty on his head, surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. The surrendered individuals were involved in several Naxalite incidents.

An encounter took place between Security Forces and CPI-Maoist cadres near Takameta village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh. Four Maoists were arrested during the operation.

Security Forces exchanged fire with the cadres of Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a splinter group of CPI-Maoist, in Angarha Forest in Kunda, Jharkhand.

The Communist Party of India-Maoist claimed that 35 security personnel were killed in a PLGA attack on the CRPF Dharmaram camp in Bijapur District, Chhattisgarh. However, Chhattisgarh Police refuted this, stating that only four security personnel lost their lives in the attack.

A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was busted and a huge quantity of explosive materials and ammunition seized by Security Forces (SFs) following an exchange of fire with a group of Maoists in the Budhakhol Forest area in Boudh District.

Yellandu Police arrested seven CPI-Maoist sympathisers in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana. The accused were caught with a significant amount of explosive material and were allegedly supplying it to Naxalites. A case was registered against them at Yellandu Police Station.

Three CPI-Maoist cadres, including two women, were killed in a gun battle with Security Forces during a search operation near Belam Gutta village in Telangana. The encounter took place under Basaguda Police Station limits.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the country will be free from Naxalism within the next three years and emphasized the need to accelerate development activities in remote areas affected by the insurgency.

On January 25, a woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was injured in an encounter with Security Forces in a forest near Sikaser Dam in Gariabandh District of Chhattisgarh. The encounter occurred during an anti-Naxal operation by the District Force team.

CPI-Maoist cadres killed Chudu Sirka, branding him a 'police informer' at Buru Raika village in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on January 31, 2022. Sirka was suspected of alerting the Police about the arrested Maoist leader Motilal Soren.

A Maoist couple surrendered to the police in Mulugu district of Telangana, each with a bounty of ₹200,000.

Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with Chhattisgarh Police in Narayanpur district, Bastar. Additionally, a Maoist leader was shot dead by security forces in Kandhamal district, Bhubaneswar, with another Maoist sustaining injuries and escaping.

Two Female Maoist cadres surrendered to the Odisha Police in the Boudh district of Odisha.

Two Security personnel were killed in a firefight between Maoists and police at Bairio forest in Jharkhand.

A Maoist with a bounty of ₹800,000 was killed in an encounter in Sukma-Dantewada border in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district.

A District Reserve Guard lost his life due to a pressure bomb planted by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.

A self-styled CPI (Maoist) zonal commander carrying a bounty of ₹1,000,000 surrendered before police in Jharkhand's Latehar district.

Two Chhattisgarh police personnel and a civilian were killed, and six others were injured in a clash with the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in Bhejji, Sukma district. Security forces also eliminated a Maoist in a separate exchange of fire at Errabore.

A Maoist carrying a bounty of ₹500,000 was arrested in Kannur district, Kerala after being on the run for almost 2 decades.

Two Maoists surrendered to the ASR district police in Vishakapatnam.

Two Maoists, including a zonal commander affiliated with the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), surrendered to the security forces in Latehar district, Jharkhand.

Two Chhattisgarh Armed Force personnel, including an assistant platoon commander, sustained injuries in a blast orchestrated by Naxalites in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh.

Three security personnel were wounded in a confrontation with Naxalites in Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh.

Four Maoists were killed after a fierce clash between Maoists and Security forces in Bijapur district of Bastar, Chattisgarh.

An encounter in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, resulted in the deaths of 12 Naxalite fighters, including the Telangana Naxalite secretary, and one Greyhounds constable.

A Member of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) surrendered to the Bhadradri Kothagudem district police.

A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and a security personnel were killed in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and the rebels in Hidur Forest area in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh.

An encounter with Naxalites in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, led to the deaths of two BSF personnel.

A BJP worker was hacked to death by Maoists in Bastar, Chattisgarh.

An Maoist belonging to the banned Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC) was allegedly killed during a gunfight between security forces and the breakaway Maoist group at Ureej forest under Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand.

A Maoist was killed and a security personnel was injured in an encounter between Maoist and security forces in Bijapur, Chattisgarh.

A Naxalite-triggered IED explosion in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, claimed the lives of 9 CRPF soldiers.

Two Maoists were killed in a clash with security forces in Bijapur, Chattisgarh.

Odisha police engaged in a shootout that resulted in the deaths of 4 Naxalite fighters in Narayanpatna district.

A confrontation between Naxalites and the police resulted in the deaths of three Naxalites in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra.

A bomb planted by Naxalites caused the deaths of two policemen and injuries to 5 civilians in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh.

In a three-day gun battle, 37 Naxalite fighters were killed by the police in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra.

Fighting in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, led to the deaths of 7 Naxalites.

A major clash occurred between the District Reserve Guard (DRG), the Special Task Force (STF), and Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, resulting in the death of 10 Maoists, including 3 women cadre, and the seizure of a cache of weapons.

A significant encounter took place between Maoists and security forces in Bijapur district, Chattisgarh, resulting in the death of about 12 Maoists and injuries to 2 security personnel.

In an operation, police arrested 14 Maoists with a cumulative bounty of 41 lakhs in Bijapur district, Chattisgarh. Additionally, 3 Maoists, including two female cadre, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra.

About 30 Maoists surrendered to the Security forces in Bijapur district, Chattisgarh, citing disappointment in the Maoists' ideology and mistreatment by their commanders as reasons for their surrender.

Naxalite guerrillas ambushed a police party in the jungles of Gadchiroli district, killing 16 policemen after luring them to investigate a roadblock.

Nine policemen, including paramilitary jawans and a CRPF officer, were killed in a Naxalite attack in the rebel stronghold area of Saranda jungle. The Naxalites planted a powerful can-bomb and ambushed the police vehicle.

29 Police Personnel, including the Superintendent of Police of Rajnandgaon district, Shri Vinod Kumar Chaubey, were martyred in an attack in Rajnandgaon.

Naxalites launched two daylight attacks in a small town close to Bokaro, killing 10 policemen and injuring several others using landmines and bombs.

Four policemen were killed and 2 others seriously injured when Maoists ambushed them at Beherakhand in Palamau district. The guerrillas fired indiscriminately as the policemen passed by.

During a 48-hour Bandh orchestrated by the Naxalites in protest against intensified paramilitary activity in Langargh, armed Naxal rebels opened fire at the Lakhisarai district court premises in Bihar and freed four of their comrades.

At least 29 members of the Indian Police were killed in an ambush attack by Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh.

Two cadres of CPI (Maoist) were killed in an encounter by security forces in Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand.

A 25-year-old school teacher named Ramlal Nureti was arrested in Chhattisgarh for allegedly supporting the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). This led to protests by villagers, including schoolchildren, demanding his release.

Security Forces arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh for their involvement in an attack on CRPF personnel. The arrested individuals were active members of DAKMS in Jagargunda.

Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze vehicles near the Serangdag bauxite mine in Gumla District of Jharkhand. The incident was believed to be related to extortion demands by the Maoist outfit.

A woman CPI-Maoist member from Chhattisgarh, Ungi Madvi alias Roshni, surrendered to the Police in Malkangiri District of Odisha. She was a resident of Pita.

CPI-Maoist leader Sabyasachi Goswami, also known as Kishore, was arrested in Chounia village, West Bengal. He was found with Maoist literature and a pistol, and was remanded in police custody. Goswami has a history of arrests related to Maoist activities.

Ratan Kashyap, a CPI-Maoist cadre involved in multiple violent incidents including killing of policemen, was killed in a gunbattle with Security Forces in Dantewada District, Chhattisgarh. The operation was carried out based on intelligence inputs about armed Naxals in the area.

A CPI-Maoist camp in Budhakhol Forest area in Boudh District of Odisha was busted by Security Forces. A large quantity of explosive materials and ammunition were seized after an exchange of fire with Maoists.

Yellandu Police arrested seven CPI-Maoist sympathisers in Yellandu, Malkangiri District, and Karepally. The arrested individuals were identified as Jedipeti Ramesh, Sunnam Kana, Sunnam Ganga, Madakam Laccha, B Narasimha, Muhammad Yaku.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that India will be rid of Naxalism within the next three years. He directed Security Forces to expedite development activities in remote Naxal-affected areas and financially choke the ultras. Shah emphasized the need to identify and cut off financial support to Naxalism supporters.

On January 22, CPI-Maoist spokesperson Pratap released a statement claiming that the PLGA attack was a response to the government's efforts to eradicate the Maoist movement. He alleged that the government was trying to suppress the facts and casualties of the raid.

A CPI-Maoist couple surrenders in Bijapur District, Chhattisgarh as part of the Maoist eradication campaign. The woman was a 'section commander' of Platoon No. 13B, while her husband was a member of Chetna Natya Mandli, a cultural wing of Maoists.

Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters were discovered all over the Jamboni area in the Jhargram District of West Bengal. The posters called for a shutdown in three districts and highlighted various issues.

Security Forces discovered a 130-metre-long tunnel used as an underground hideout in Dantewada District after a gunfight with CPI-Maoist cadres. The tunnel, camouflaged and 10-foot-deep, was believed to be a Maoist hideout.

On 5th February 2023, Chhattisgarh BJP leader Neelkanth Kakkem was brutally hacked to death by 3 armed Maoists. He had been receiving death threats prior to the attack.

On 11th February 2023, the Deputy Chief of BJP in Naraynpura district, Chhattisgarh, was shot dead outside his home by two suspected Maoist assailants, marking the second attack within a week in the state.

On 3rd April 2023, 5 members of the CPI (Maoist) were killed in Chatra, Jharkhand, leading to the Bihar-Jharkhand regional committee of CPI (Maoist) calling for a bandh in protest on April 14 and 15.

On 26th April 2023, 10 members of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and a driver were killed in an IED blast near Aranpur in Dantewada district, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.

Gora Yadav alias Anil Yadav, a Maoist cadre from Bihar, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 4, 2023, for his alleged involvement in the abduction and murder of Naresh Singh Bhokta. Yadav had 18 cases registered against him in various Police Stations in Aurangabad and Gaya districts of Bihar.

On September 15, 2023, police in Madanwada area recovered posters and banners put up by Maoists, urging people to observe the 19th anniversary of the outlawed movement.

B.G. Krishnamurthy, a former leader of Naxals in Karnataka, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on the border of Karnataka and Kerala in November 2023. He faced charges under various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), the Arms Act, and the Explosive Substances Act.

On 8th November 2023, a firefight occurred between five Maoists and Kerala police special forces in Wayanad District, resulting in the capture of two rebels and seizure of their Ak-47s.

On 13th November 2023, a firefight took place between Thunderbolt special forces and Maoists in Kannur District, Kerala, leading to injuries of two rebels and the subsequent death of a female rebel member due to sustained injuries.

A Maoist cadre with a bounty on her head surrendered to authorities in Odisha.

A Maoist with a bounty on his head was killed by security forces in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh.

Three Maoists, including 2 women cadres, were killed in an encounter by Chhattisgarh Police in Bastar, Chhattisgarh.

A Maoist arrested for involvement in an IED blast that killed 11 security personnel died due to bad health hours after arrest.

Three CRPF personnel, including 2 commandos of its elite jungle warfare unit CoBRA, were killed in a Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh. The security personnel returned fire and reportedly 6 Maoists were killed.

Four Maoists, including two high-ranking members, were killed in a clash with Maharashtra police. On the same day, two Maoists were killed in an encounter in Dantewada district, Chattisgarh.

Three villagers of Besugada village were killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district.

Six Maoists, including two women cadre, were killed in a firefight between Maoists and security personnel in forests of Chikurbhatti and Pusbaka villages in Basaguda area, Bastar.

Two Maoists, including a senior leader, were killed in an encounter with police in Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh.

Thirteen Maoists were killed after a gunfight erupted between Maoists and security forces in a forest near Lendra village in Bijapur district, Chattisgarh. This incident marked one of the biggest anti-Naxal operations of 2024.

Three Maoists were killed in an encounter with police in Chattisgarh.

A Maoist, who was injured in an elephant attack, surrendered to the police in Kannur district, Kerala.

A major encounter took place between Maoists and security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district in the Bastar region, resulting in the death of 29 Maoists and the injury of 3 security personnel.

A Maoist was shot dead by security forces in an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district.

Six Maoists, including three women Maoists, surrendered to the police in Visakhapatnam. These Maoist cadres have been involved in many attacks like the 2017 Sukma attack.

Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Parhel reserve forest area of Boudh district, Odisha.

In a mass surrender event, about eighteen Maoists, including three women cadres, surrendered to the CRPF in Dantewada, Chattisgarh.