Lalgarh: Landmine blast kills 2 security men

Suspected Maoists on Friday opened fire and detonated a landmine, killing two policemen and injuring several others, near Pirakata in Lalgarh in West Midnapore district. The incident occurred when......

Forces launch combing operation in Maoist areas

Security forces on Tuesday worked to further consolidate their grip over Maoist-held areas in West Mindapore district in West Bengal and launched combing operations in 22 villages of Lalgarh. With......

Forces launch final assault against Maoists

Operations against Maoists in West Midnapore district on Monday entered a critical phase as security forces reached Kantapahari -- the last stronghold of the Maoist-backed tribal agitation. "We......

Maoist bandh cripples normal life in WB districts

Normal life was affected for the second day on Tuesday in West Bengal's Maoist-infested districts of West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura during the 48-hour bandh called by the ultras in five states......