Which state police forces were attacked by Naxalites in April 2021?
The death toll was the worst for Indian security forces fighting the Naxalites since 2017. On 2 April 2021, separate joint teams of security forces launched a major anti-Maoist operation from Bijapur and Sukma district in the South Bastar forests…
What happened to CRPF?
On February 14, 2019, 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in the attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama. Soon after the attack, the Indian Air Force carried out an airstrike in Pakistan’s Balakot on February 26 targeting terrorist camps.
Who did Naxal attack?
In a major success, Chhattisgarh police on July 26 arrested a wanted Naxalite commander Tiger Hoonga, who was involved in the 2018 Improvised explosive device (IED) attack against Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalion.
How many Naxals were killed in Chhattisgarh?
In the third major attack by Naxals on 29 June, at least 26 personnel of the CRPF were killed in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh…
Who is the leader of Naxalite movement?
The insurgency started in 1967 in the Naxalbari village of West Bengal by a radical faction of the CPI-M led by Charu Majumdar, Kanu Sanyal, and Jangal Santhal dubbed the Naxalbari uprising.
What is the salary of CRPF soldier?
CRPF Salary Structure After the 7th Pay Commission
| CRPF Post | Pay Scale (After 7th Pay Commission) | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector | INR 27,900 – 1,04,400 | INR 12,600 |
| Assistant Sub-inspector | INR 15,600 – 60,600 | INR 10,400 |
| Head Constable | INR 15,600 – 60,600 | INR 9,400 |
| Constable | INR 15,600 – 60,600 | INR 7,200 |
Who died in Naxal attack?
The attack caused at least 27 deaths, including that of former state minister Mahendra Karma and Chhattisgarh Congress chief Nand Kumar Patel. Vidya Charan Shukla, a senior Congress leader, succumbed to his injuries on 11 June 2013….
| 2013 Naxal attack in Darbha Valley | |
|---|---|
| Weapons | Guns and landmine |
| Deaths | 32 |
| Injured | 32 |
How many died in Naxal attack in India?
22 Indian troops
22 Indian troops killed, 31 injured in Naxalite attack.
Who killed 22 jawans in Chhattisgarh?
leader Madvi Hidma
A contingent of 1,500 troops had launched a search and destroy operation along the border of Bijapur and Sukma, after getting inputs about Naxal presence in the area. The contingent was ambushed by a group of around 400 Maoists, possibly led by wanted leader Madvi Hidma of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army.
Is Maoist banned in India?
The Indian government, led by the United Progressive Alliance, banned the CPI (Maoist) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) as a terrorist organisation on 22 June 2009. Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and all its formations and front organisations have been banned by the Government of India.
Who is called Father of Maoism in India?
| Charu Majumdar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 May 1919 Siliguri, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 28 July 1972 (aged 53) Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Alma mater | University of North Bengal Siliguri College Pabna Edward College |
| Office | General Secretary of CPI(ML) |