sporadic, low-intensity fighting between the pwg and government forces continued for most of the year. attacks on police and tdp party officials, believed to be carried out by the pwg, accounted for most major incidents and deaths. a three-month cease-fire, announced in late june, led to failed negotiations between the government and the pwg. a few days into the cease-fire, an attack attributed to the pwg placed the cease-fire in jeopardy. more than 500 people were killed in sporadic, low-intensity fighting, a reduction from previous years. most victims were members of the police forces or the telugu desam party (a regional political party).