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March - 1 
Four Sangham (a group of hardcore over-ground cadres) member of the CPI-Maoist were arrested by a combined team of forest guards and the Special Police Officers near Chinka village under Bhairamgarh police station in the Bijapur district on March 1.
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Four Sangham (a group of hardcore over-ground cadres) member of the CPI-Maoist were arrested by a combined team of forest guards and the Special Police Officers near Chinka village under Bhairamgarh police station in the Bijapur district on March 1.
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March - 1 
On March 1, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze teakwood worth INR two million at Pusuguppa village in the Cherla mandal (administrative division) of Khammam district. New Indian Express reports that some non-tribals in the
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On March 1, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze teakwood worth INR two million at Pusuguppa village in the Cherla mandal (administrative division) of Khammam district. New Indian Express reports that some non-tribals in the name of tribals had taken permission from the Forest Department and cut down teakwood trees. Having learnt that the non-tribals were trying to enjoy the forest produce, the Maoists set the wood on fire.
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March - 1 
One hand grenade was hurled by unidentified militants at the compound of the residence of L. Fimate, Director of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, in capital Imphal on March 1-morning, reports Imphal Free Press. The unexploded grenade was r
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One hand grenade was hurled by unidentified militants at the compound of the residence of L. Fimate, Director of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, in capital Imphal on March 1-morning, reports Imphal Free Press. The unexploded grenade was recovered and later defused by the security force (SF) personnel.
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March - 1 
Six villagers, including a Sarpanch (village head), were abducted by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Janatapai village in the Malkangiri district on March 1 suspecting them to be police informers, reports New Indian
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Six villagers, including a Sarpanch (village head), were abducted by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Janatapai village in the Malkangiri district on March 1 suspecting them to be police informers, reports New Indian Express. A cangaroo court (people’s court) was conducted by the extremists and all the six were found guilty, sources said adding that the villagers were assaulted and released on March 3 with a warning that the incident should not be informed to the police.
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March - 1 
Three unidentified People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were attested during separate search operations by the SFs on March 1, according to Assam Tribune.
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Three unidentified People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were attested during separate search operations by the SFs on March 1, according to Assam Tribune.
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March - 1 
Two gunrunners, identified as Athokpam Tenzing Singh alias Tejbaba and Koijam Herachandra, were arrested in a joint raid conducted by Bishnupur district police and Imphal East district police at Bashikhong in the Imphal East district on the same day,
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Two gunrunners, identified as Athokpam Tenzing Singh alias Tejbaba and Koijam Herachandra, were arrested in a joint raid conducted by Bishnupur district police and Imphal East district police at Bashikhong in the Imphal East district on the same day, reports Telegraph. Two hand grenades, nine detonators, 94 bullets of 9-mm pistol, two bullets of .38-calibre revolver and two Nokia mobile handsets, SIM cards and one vehicle were recovered from them. According to police sources, they had procured the ammunition from Chandel district and were planning to hand over the ammunition to militants belonging to the Dimasa group of Karbi Anglong district in the neighbouring State of Assam.
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March - 2 
A civilian, identified as Riaz Ahmed War, was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Warpora on the Sopore-Bandipora road.
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A civilian, identified as Riaz Ahmed War, was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Warpora on the Sopore-Bandipora road.
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March - 2 
According to Telegaraph, arrested human rights activist and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-appointed mediator, Lachit Bordoloi, had been emailing statements on the outfit’s behalf to the media with ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa’s scanned signa
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According to Telegaraph, arrested human rights activist and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-appointed mediator, Lachit Bordoloi, had been emailing statements on the outfit’s behalf to the media with ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa’s scanned signature on them, police said on March 2. Bordoloi was arrested in February 2008 on charges of helping the ULFA under the cover of being a mediator for peace.
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March - 2 
Elsewhere in the State, Police arrested a militant and his five associates including two women, from the outskirts of Doda town when they were smuggling a consignment of arms and ammunition from Kulgam to Doda district. The arms were being smuggled f
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Elsewhere in the State, Police arrested a militant and his five associates including two women, from the outskirts of Doda town when they were smuggling a consignment of arms and ammunition from Kulgam to Doda district. The arms were being smuggled for a ‘divisional commander’ of the LeT outfit.
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March - 2 
One former Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) militant, Belen Kempry, was killed by unidentified militants at Prabadisha Block Bazaar under Dagang police station in the North Cachar Hills district on an unspecified date, reports Sentinel.
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One former Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) militant, Belen Kempry, was killed by unidentified militants at Prabadisha Block Bazaar under Dagang police station in the North Cachar Hills district on an unspecified date, reports Sentinel.
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March - 2 
One suspected militant was shot dead by the Manipur Police during an encounter at Keinou in the Bishnupur district on March 2-night, reports Press Trust of India.
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One suspected militant was shot dead by the Manipur Police during an encounter at Keinou in the Bishnupur district on March 2-night, reports Press Trust of India.
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March - 2 
SFs arrested two Over-Ground Workers of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, identified as Sajjad Ahmed Bhat and Riyaz Ahmed Shah, were arrested in the Chakora area of Pulwama district.
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SFs arrested two Over-Ground Workers of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, identified as Sajjad Ahmed Bhat and Riyaz Ahmed Shah, were arrested in the Chakora area of Pulwama district.
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March - 2 
SFs neutralised a terrorist hideout in the Kupwara district and recovered one AK rifle with bipod, its six magazines, 190 rounds, one 62 mm bomb, a remote IED circuit box and a blanket.
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SFs neutralised a terrorist hideout in the Kupwara district and recovered one AK rifle with bipod, its six magazines, 190 rounds, one 62 mm bomb, a remote IED circuit box and a blanket.
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March - 2 
The headmaster of Kharuwa Iraqdao High School, Pradeep Swargiary, was killed by unidentified gunmen in the Baksa district on March 2-night, reports Telegraph.
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The headmaster of Kharuwa Iraqdao High School, Pradeep Swargiary, was killed by unidentified gunmen in the Baksa district on March 2-night, reports Telegraph.
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Times of India reports that to tackle the problem of high quality fake Indian currency notes (FICN) that are flooding the banking system of the country from across the border, the government is considering a proposal of indigenizing the manufacture o
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Times of India reports that to tackle the problem of high quality fake Indian currency notes (FICN) that are flooding the banking system of the country from across the border, the government is considering a proposal of indigenizing the manufacture of paper, ink and machinery — all imported right now — for use in the printing of currency notes. A recommendation to this effect was made at a high-level meeting participated by the intelligence agencies and senior police officials from several States. A senior intelligence official said, "India is facing one of the worst crisis since Independence where the enemy country is using state infrastructure to demolish people's confidence in the economy." Quoting an intelligence source, the report said that two containers of FICN were brought into the country in 2007 through Mumbai and Chennai ports and were eventually taken to Hyderabad. The Hyderabad police seized a consignment of INR 25 million of FICN and interrogation of the accused revealed that more than INR 2000 million of fake currency notes were being printed and lying in Dubai for being smuggled into the country. The report further said that Pakistan's external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has been using members of jihadi groups in Dubai, Bangladesh and Karachi to activate dormant sleeper cells in India to smuggle and circulate fake currency.
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March - 2 
Two Al-Badr militants, identified as district commander Janabaz Ahmed Khan, a Pakistani national, and Imtiyaz Ahmed Dar, were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Chewdara area of Budgam district on March 2, according to Daily
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Two Al-Badr militants, identified as district commander Janabaz Ahmed Khan, a Pakistani national, and Imtiyaz Ahmed Dar, were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Chewdara area of Budgam district on March 2, according to Daily Excelsior. SF personnel are reported to have recovered two AK rifles, six hand grenades and some ammunition from the incident site.
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March - 3 
Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres, Sougaijam Santosh alias Rishi and Laishram Sunil alias Amujao, were arrested by Imphal East district police commandos during a search operation on March 3 in front of the Central Reserve Police Force camp
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Two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres, Sougaijam Santosh alias Rishi and Laishram Sunil alias Amujao, were arrested by Imphal East district police commandos during a search operation on March 3 in front of the Central Reserve Police Force camp at Mantripukhri. While one magazine of M-20 pistol loaded with 3 live rounds of 9 mm and 6 nos. of AK-47 ammunition were recovered from Santosh, one magazine of .32 pistol loaded with 2 live rounds of .32 ammunition were recovered from the possession of Sunil. They confessed that they were operating under the command of one Sana Macha of the KYKL. On the same day, one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Mohammed Najir Ahamed alias Ningthem alias Laskar, was arrested by police during another search operation at Hatta Golapati in the Imphal East district. He confessed that he joined the outfit in March 2007 through one Mohammmed Khalique of Yairipok Ningthounai and was operating in the ‘finance section’ of the PULF.
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March - 3 
A grenade was hurled by unidentified militants at a petrol filling station owned by a woman, Thokchom Sorojini, at Wangbal in the Thoubal district on March 3-night, reports Sangai Express. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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A grenade was hurled by unidentified militants at a petrol filling station owned by a woman, Thokchom Sorojini, at Wangbal in the Thoubal district on March 3-night, reports Sangai Express. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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March - 3 
A hardcore National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, identified as Ranjan Debbarma, was killed in an encounter with the security forces on March 3 at Tuikurmacherra under Mugiakami police station, reports Tripurainfo. One Chinese grenade
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A hardcore National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, identified as Ranjan Debbarma, was killed in an encounter with the security forces on March 3 at Tuikurmacherra under Mugiakami police station, reports Tripurainfo. One Chinese grenade and some incriminating documents of the outfit were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 3 
According to Sangai Express, unidentified militants hurled one lethode bomb at the residence of Sanglakpam Devbratta, Director of the Sericulture Department, at Khongman Zone-II in the Imphal East district on March 3-night. The bomb, however, failed
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According to Sangai Express, unidentified militants hurled one lethode bomb at the residence of Sanglakpam Devbratta, Director of the Sericulture Department, at Khongman Zone-II in the Imphal East district on March 3-night. The bomb, however, failed to explode.
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March - 3 
According to Tribune, the Border Security Force (BSF) on March 3 today foiled an intrusion bid by killing a Pakistani intruder in the Akhnoor sector. A BSF spokesman said that an ambush party of the border outpost at Chak Phagwari observed an intrude
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According to Tribune, the Border Security Force (BSF) on March 3 today foiled an intrusion bid by killing a Pakistani intruder in the Akhnoor sector. A BSF spokesman said that an ambush party of the border outpost at Chak Phagwari observed an intruder trying to negotiate the border fence. On being challenged, the intruder attempted to flee, the ambush party taking the intrusion as infiltration bid, fired at him, he died on the spot," the spokesman said. An identity card recovered from the possession disclosed his identity as Sayeed Shahani Raja of Chherawali village of Gujranwala district in Pakistan.
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March - 3 
An extortion attempt by three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants was foiled when Police arrested one of them near Ulubari’s ASEB colony in Guwahati city on March 3, according to Assam Tribune. However, two others managed to escape
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An extortion attempt by three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants was foiled when Police arrested one of them near Ulubari’s ASEB colony in Guwahati city on March 3, according to Assam Tribune. However, two others managed to escape after opening fire on the police.
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March - 3 
Army personnel arrested one All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant, Puneswar Kurmi, from Belengbari under Mathurapur police station in the Sibsagar district. Seven live bullets of AK-47 were recovered from his possession.
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Army personnel arrested one All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant, Puneswar Kurmi, from Belengbari under Mathurapur police station in the Sibsagar district. Seven live bullets of AK-47 were recovered from his possession.
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March - 3 
At least 60 medicine shops near Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital at Porompat in the Imphal East district were closed for an indefinite period on March 3 in protest against extortion demands made by four militant outfits, according to Telegraph. Two outfits
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At least 60 medicine shops near Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital at Porompat in the Imphal East district were closed for an indefinite period on March 3 in protest against extortion demands made by four militant outfits, according to Telegraph. Two outfits demanded INR 300 each from the shops as monthly ‘tax’, while the third group demanded INR 200 each per month and the fourth one asked the shop owners to give INR 5,000 each as annual ‘tax’. The shop owners, however, declined to disclose the names of the outfits, fearing reprisal.
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March - 3 
Kagen Holoi, owner of a sweet shop, was killed by unidentified militants at Udalbari Chowk in the Kokrajhar district.
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Kagen Holoi, owner of a sweet shop, was killed by unidentified militants at Udalbari Chowk in the Kokrajhar district.
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March - 3 
Khupkam Khongsai alias Kamboi, driver of the bus, which was earlier captured by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants for allegedly transporting 20 cases of foreign liquor from Moreh to Imphal on February 12, ‘surrendered’ before the outfit on
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Khupkam Khongsai alias Kamboi, driver of the bus, which was earlier captured by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants for allegedly transporting 20 cases of foreign liquor from Moreh to Imphal on February 12, ‘surrendered’ before the outfit on March 3. Kamboi was paraded before media persons at an unspecified place in the Churachandpur district.
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March - 3 
Press Trust of India quoting the Bangladeshi newspaper Pratham Alo reports that the Harkat-ul Jihad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) used to supply grenades to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to carry out attacks in India. An arrested HuJI-B le
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Press Trust of India quoting the Bangladeshi newspaper Pratham Alo reports that the Harkat-ul Jihad-al-Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) used to supply grenades to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to carry out attacks in India. An arrested HuJI-B leader Abu Zandal has told the police during his interrogation in Dhaka that the outfit had sent several consignments of grenades to the LeT operating in India until 2004. The last such consignment however, could not be delivered as the LeT representative who was supposed to receive it was killed in an encounter with Border Security Force (BSF) near Bangladesh's Kaliganj frontier. Zandal reportedly told the interrogators that the LeT leader Yazdani, who was killed in 2006 by the Delhi Police, used to maintain links with the detained HuJI-B ‘operations commander’ Mufti Abdul Hannan. Zandal also claimed that the supply of ‘Arges’ grenades were being received from a fugitive, Maulana Tazuddin, believed to be hiding in South Africa.
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March - 3 
The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) asked to attack residences of ministers and legislators as these had allegedly become the "command centres" that allowed security forces to ‘kill persons in custody in violation of human rights’
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The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) asked to attack residences of ministers and legislators as these had allegedly become the "command centres" that allowed security forces to ‘kill persons in custody in violation of human rights’.
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March - 3 
Three suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen, Abdus Sattar, Atowar Rahman and Hazrat Ali, were arrested by the Assam Police during a search operation at Damalkona village in the Dhubri district. One motorcycle was recovered from the
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Three suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen, Abdus Sattar, Atowar Rahman and Hazrat Ali, were arrested by the Assam Police during a search operation at Damalkona village in the Dhubri district. One motorcycle was recovered from the residence of Abdus who was suspected to have used that for carrying ULFA cadres.
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March - 3 
Two unidentified gunmen shot dead Farkanudin, chairman of the Dimapur Muslim Council and gaonbura (headman) of New Market, at his residence in Dimapur on March 3-morning, according to Telegraph. He was reportedly a supporter of the Congress party.
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Two unidentified gunmen shot dead Farkanudin, chairman of the Dimapur Muslim Council and gaonbura (headman) of New Market, at his residence in Dimapur on March 3-morning, according to Telegraph. He was reportedly a supporter of the Congress party.
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March - 3 
Two workers of the National Projects Construction Company Ltd (NPCC), identified as Kitab Ali and Arup Das, were abducted by the Bru National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants from Joyrampara under Gandacherra police station in the Dhalai district
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Two workers of the National Projects Construction Company Ltd (NPCC), identified as Kitab Ali and Arup Das, were abducted by the Bru National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants from Joyrampara under Gandacherra police station in the Dhalai district on March 3, according to Tripurainfo. They were engaged by the NPCC to carryout survey for constructing roads in interior parts of the Gandacherra sub-division.
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March - 4 
Elsewhere in the State, the Army recovered three anti-personnel mines from Surankote in the Poonch district on March 4.
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Elsewhere in the State, the Army recovered three anti-personnel mines from Surankote in the Poonch district on March 4.
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March - 4 
Irong Kesho of Khongman ‘surrendered’ before the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) outfit for his alleged involvement in the collection of INR 10,000 each from 15 farms on the assurance of providing loan facilities under the Sericul
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Irong Kesho of Khongman ‘surrendered’ before the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) outfit for his alleged involvement in the collection of INR 10,000 each from 15 farms on the assurance of providing loan facilities under the Sericulture Project. Kesho was the Field Inspector of the Sericulture Department.
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March - 4 
Maoists set ablaze two tractors engaged in road construction work near Kakerbeda under Chhote Dongar police station in the Narayanpur district and warned workers to stop the ongoing road construction work.
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Maoists set ablaze two tractors engaged in road construction work near Kakerbeda under Chhote Dongar police station in the Narayanpur district and warned workers to stop the ongoing road construction work.
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March - 4 
Nagen Chandra Nath, Superintending Engineer of the Bongaigaon Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, was rescued by the police from the captivity of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants in the Karbi Anglong district on March 4-nig
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Nagen Chandra Nath, Superintending Engineer of the Bongaigaon Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, was rescued by the police from the captivity of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants in the Karbi Anglong district on March 4-night, reports Telegraph. Nath told police that two youths abducted him from his official quarters at Dhaligaon in the Chirang district on January 21, and was kept in an abandoned house in Borapani reserve forest under Hamren subdivision of Karbi Anglong district. Police have also arrested three NDFB militants, identified as, Sunen Narjari, Samon Goyari and Mintu Daimari.
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March - 4 
On March 4, normal life in the State was severely affected when the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) called for a general strike to observe ‘Black Day’ remembering the killing of its leader, Leibakmacha, along with man
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On March 4, normal life in the State was severely affected when the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) called for a general strike to observe ‘Black Day’ remembering the killing of its leader, Leibakmacha, along with many other cadres, reports Imphal Free Press.
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March - 4 
On March 4, unidentified militants planted a grenade under the gate of a grocery shop owner, Konsam Bhorot, at Wangjing Bazaar in the same district. The grenade was later defused by the Manipur Police personnel.
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On March 4, unidentified militants planted a grenade under the gate of a grocery shop owner, Konsam Bhorot, at Wangjing Bazaar in the same district. The grenade was later defused by the Manipur Police personnel.
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March - 4 
One child, Guljar Hussain, was killed and two others, Sashi Konwar and Nirmal Gogoi, were wounded in a bomb blast near the Laksminath Bezbaruah Park in Sibsagar town on March 4-evening, according to Assam Tribune. An Oil and Natural Gas Corporation L
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One child, Guljar Hussain, was killed and two others, Sashi Konwar and Nirmal Gogoi, were wounded in a bomb blast near the Laksminath Bezbaruah Park in Sibsagar town on March 4-evening, according to Assam Tribune. An Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. employees’ bus was also damaged in the blast. Guljar was suspected to be the carrier of the bomb. Police suspect that the blast was caused by ULFA at the behest of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to desecrate the popular celebration of Shivaratri (Hindu festival).
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March - 4 
One militant was killed in an encounter between militants and security forces (SFs) in the Chitti Bandi area of Bandipora district.
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One militant was killed in an encounter between militants and security forces (SFs) in the Chitti Bandi area of Bandipora district.
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March - 4 
Security around Tihar Jail in the national capital New Delhi has been beefed up following intelligence inputs that militants were planning to carry out a suicide attack on the prison complex, The Hindi reported. This information was given in the Lok
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Security around Tihar Jail in the national capital New Delhi has been beefed up following intelligence inputs that militants were planning to carry out a suicide attack on the prison complex, The Hindi reported. This information was given in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on March 4 by the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, V. Radhika Selvi, in response to a written question from Jayaprada of the Samajwadi Party. The Minister said an intelligence input regarding plans of jihadi terrorist attack on the Tihar Jail was received in September 2007 prompting the authorities to carry out effective changes in the security apparatus around the prison.
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March - 4 
SF personnel recovered one AK-47 rifle with one magazine, eight rounds of ammunition and two wireless sets from a hideout in the Kulgam area of south Kashmir.
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SF personnel recovered one AK-47 rifle with one magazine, eight rounds of ammunition and two wireless sets from a hideout in the Kulgam area of south Kashmir.
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March - 4 
Telegraph quoting police sources reports that the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has set up an office-cum-transit camp in Guwahati for extortion and other illegal activities in violation of its cease-fire with the government. Police loc
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Telegraph quoting police sources reports that the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has set up an office-cum-transit camp in Guwahati for extortion and other illegal activities in violation of its cease-fire with the government. Police located the camp following the confession of two militants, Bhim Boro and Aviram Basumatary alias Anjalu, who were arrested on March 3. An unnamed police official said the extortion campaign was being carried out under the supervision of the ‘3rd Battalion commander’, Bhupen Boro. He said, “A police team raided the office-cum-transit camp and seized CDs and several incriminating documents, including extortion notices.” He added that nobody was in the house during the raid, and no arms and ammunition were found either. The owner of the house, Harsha Sharma, told police that two youths who identified themselves as Robin Boro and Babul Boro became his tenants three months ago. The CDs contain video footage of NDFB ‘chairman’ Ransaigra Nabla Daimari alias Ranjan Daimari, addressing his cadres in a camp somewhere in Bangladesh on June 5, 2007. “The arrested militants confessed that there were two M-20 pistols in their office-cum-transit camp. It is a serious violation of the ceasefire ground rules, which stipulate that an NDFB member should stay in a designated camp and not move about with weapons,” the official said. Investigators believe there were at least six NDFB militants in the camp and that four of them managed to escape after Bhim and Aviram’s arrest. “Going by the information available to us now, the outfit is targeting professionals, businessmen and government officials,” the official said. The report added that some NDFB militants are working even for ULFA to make easy money.
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March - 4 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Sodhi Darra, in the Chintalnar police station area of Dantewada district on March 4-morning, according to Chhattisgarh 24x7. A pamphlet recovered from the incide
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian, identified as Sodhi Darra, in the Chintalnar police station area of Dantewada district on March 4-morning, according to Chhattisgarh 24x7. A pamphlet recovered from the incident site allegedly branded the victim as a police informer.
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March - 4 
The Minister told the Lok Sabha that the government has received “credible intelligence inputs” about terrorist threats to places of religious worship in the country. “There are credible intelligence inputs on possible terrorist attacks on various re
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The Minister told the Lok Sabha that the government has received “credible intelligence inputs” about terrorist threats to places of religious worship in the country. “There are credible intelligence inputs on possible terrorist attacks on various religious places in the country” Jaiswal informed the House in a written reply to a question posed by V. K. Malhotra, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) deputy leader in the house. “The complete details about such threats cannot be divulged in public interest”, Jaiswal added.
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March - 4 
The Sambalpur district police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Bhagaban Jhankar and Govind Jal, who were involved in several incidents of murder and kidnapping besides setting ablaze government propertie
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The Sambalpur district police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Bhagaban Jhankar and Govind Jal, who were involved in several incidents of murder and kidnapping besides setting ablaze government properties, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar said on March 4 that the arrest occurred a few days earlier, adding that the duo had also carried out a surveillance for a possible attack on the Bargarh district armoury.
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March - 4 
The Union Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, informed the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) on March 4 that most individuals and terrorist groups operating in India have linkages with groups and agencies across the border, mainly in
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The Union Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, informed the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) on March 4 that most individuals and terrorist groups operating in India have linkages with groups and agencies across the border, mainly in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), reports Times of India. Jaiswal, while replying to questions said that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HUJI), Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) were among the terrorist groups having international networks. Security and intelligence agencies closely monitor the activities of such groups and networks and relevant information and inputs in this regard are regularly shared with the State governments, he said. He further said that in view of the external imperatives of the terrorist activities and violence in various parts of India, action is also being taken at the international level through bilateral and multilateral cooperation to check and counter terrorism and several institutional mechanisms have been developed towards this end.
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March - 4 
Two militants belonging to the ‘28 Battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Tapan Baruah alias Arun Baruah and Parikshit Chettry, were shot dead by the Assam Police during an encounter at Thanubam village under Barbarua
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Two militants belonging to the ‘28 Battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Tapan Baruah alias Arun Baruah and Parikshit Chettry, were shot dead by the Assam Police during an encounter at Thanubam village under Barbaruah police station in the Dibrugarh district on March 4-morning, reports Telegraph. Two pistols, some ammunition, explosives, three cell phones and some documents were recovered from the encounter site. Dibrugarh district Superintendent of Police, Anurag Agarwal, said, “Our men were fired upon from a house around 3.45 this morning to which we retaliated and in the ensuing gunbattle, two of them were killed. A search is on to trace the others.”
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March - 4 
Two persons, identified as Abdul Hamid and Jana, were killed and five others sustained injuries when a grenade exploded in a house in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on March 4, Daily Excelsior reported.
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Two persons, identified as Abdul Hamid and Jana, were killed and five others sustained injuries when a grenade exploded in a house in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on March 4, Daily Excelsior reported.
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March - 5 
According to Nagaland Post, unidentified militants hurled a bomb at the residence of I. Imkong, Congress Legislature Party leader, at Sangtemla ward in the Mokokchung town on March 5-night. Imkong was also the Congress party candidate from 29 Jangp
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According to Nagaland Post, unidentified militants hurled a bomb at the residence of I. Imkong, Congress Legislature Party leader, at Sangtemla ward in the Mokokchung town on March 5-night. Imkong was also the Congress party candidate from 29 Jangpetkong Assembly Constituency in the elections held on March 5. However, no one was injured in the blast.
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March - 5 
According to New Indian Express, the Jharkhand Police have destroyed large amounts of poppy cultivation allegedly grown by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Ghaghra area of Gumla district. "It cannot be said very clearly, but of
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According to New Indian Express, the Jharkhand Police have destroyed large amounts of poppy cultivation allegedly grown by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Ghaghra area of Gumla district. "It cannot be said very clearly, but of late, cases of opium farming have come from the militancy-hit areas. It cannot be denied that it is the rebels who benefit from opium plantations," said Vinod Kumar, Station House Officer in Ghaghra-Gumla station.
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March - 5 
According to The Hindu, approximately 85 percent of over 13 lakh voters exercised their franchise in Nagaland, which went to poll on March 5 to elect a new 60-member Legislative Assembly. Polling was by and large peaceful barring some stray incidents
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According to The Hindu, approximately 85 percent of over 13 lakh voters exercised their franchise in Nagaland, which went to poll on March 5 to elect a new 60-member Legislative Assembly. Polling was by and large peaceful barring some stray incidents of miscreants damaging electronic voting machines (EVMs) and complaints of booth capturing lodged by some candidates. Z. Angami, Officer on Special Duty at the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland, said that the polling figures of Zunheboto district were still awaited and the final figure of polling in the State would be arrived at after getting inputs from the district. There were reports of miscreants damaging EVM in five places of Wokha and Phek districts. Angami said complaints of booth capturing had been lodged in some places. The counting of votes will be taken up on March 8.
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March - 5 
Five Maoists, including three ‘commanders’ and a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a ‘zonal committee secretary’ of the Prathighatana group, surrendered to the district police at Warangal in the presence of Superintendent
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Five Maoists, including three ‘commanders’ and a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a ‘zonal committee secretary’ of the Prathighatana group, surrendered to the district police at Warangal in the presence of Superintendent of Police Soumya Mishra on March 5, The Hindu reported. The surrendered included Kukunoor Local Organising Squad (LOS) ‘commander’, P. Sammaiah alias Naveen (carrying a head money of INR 200000) and his wife M. Pushpa, Narsampet LOS ‘commander’ Kadari Bhaskar alias Ramesh, and ‘commander’ P. Lakshmi alias Pushpa of the CPI-Maoist and Peddapalli zonal committee secretary of the Prathighatana group, K. Chinni Krishna alias Anil.
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March - 5 
IANS reports that a policeman of the Special Operation Group (SOG), identified as Rabindra Patra, sustained injuries during a gunfight with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Malkangiri district on March 4-evening. The Ma
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IANS reports that a policeman of the Special Operation Group (SOG), identified as Rabindra Patra, sustained injuries during a gunfight with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Malkangiri district on March 4-evening. The Maoists attacked SOG personnel when they were combing the forests near Biliguda, Urbelguda and Kandapali villages of MV 79 area. During a subsequent search operation, the SOG personnel recovered Maoist uniforms and literature as well as food items from the encounter site.
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Imphal Free Press reports that six militant outfits have been demanding share from the funds released to the gram panchayats (village level local self-government institutions) for development of rural areas. Four of them have already withdrawn their
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Imphal Free Press reports that six militant outfits have been demanding share from the funds released to the gram panchayats (village level local self-government institutions) for development of rural areas. Four of them have already withdrawn their demands after negotiations but two of them are still pressing for a percentage despite strong pleas from the panchayat members. The elected representatives sat in protest against such demand in front of the office complex of Imphal East District Collector since March 5. They warned to submit mass resignation if the underground groups do not withdraw their demand on them by March 7 (today).
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March - 5 
In a statement, Home Minister Shivraj Patil told Parliament that the government was aware of the activities of the Maoists and the threats posed by them in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra states and it is following a multiface
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In a statement, Home Minister Shivraj Patil told Parliament that the government was aware of the activities of the Maoists and the threats posed by them in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra states and it is following a multifaceted and integrated policy to deal with Maoist violence, according to United Press International. “The government is pursuing a multifaceted and integrated policy and strategy for dealing with this menace. This includes action on the security front to effectively counter and check violence by Naxalites, create a secure environment and promote development and economic growth in the affected areas with the objective of providing the necessary economic and social infrastructure and employment opportunities,” he said.
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March - 5 
Militants shot dead a surrendered militant, identified as Nasir Hussain, at Masjid Mohalla in the Nowgam area of Kishtwar district.
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Militants shot dead a surrendered militant, identified as Nasir Hussain, at Masjid Mohalla in the Nowgam area of Kishtwar district.
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March - 5 
On March 5, a major attack was averted in Dimapur when Assam Rifles (AR) personnel recovered lethal weapons meant to attack polling booths during Nagaland Assembly election, according to Sentinel. Official sources said the AR personnel intercepted a
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On March 5, a major attack was averted in Dimapur when Assam Rifles (AR) personnel recovered lethal weapons meant to attack polling booths during Nagaland Assembly election, according to Sentinel. Official sources said the AR personnel intercepted a vehicle, carrying a mine, two hand grenades and two AK-47 rifles. The arms were recovered but the occupants managed to flee, the sources said adding the weapons were brought to attack some polling stations.
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March - 5 
On March 5, the Assam Rifles said their troops had arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants during a search operation in the Lamdeng Khunou area of Imphal West district, according to Sentinel.
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On March 5, the Assam Rifles said their troops had arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants during a search operation in the Lamdeng Khunou area of Imphal West district, according to Sentinel.
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March - 5 
One person was injured when United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants exploded a bomb near the District Magistrate's office at Lakhimpur on March 5, according to UNI.
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One person was injured when United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants exploded a bomb near the District Magistrate's office at Lakhimpur on March 5, according to UNI.
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March - 5 
Remnants of Sikh militants abroad are helping attempts to revive an insurgency in Punjab, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh warned in a letter obtained on March 5, AFP reported. In a letter to the guardians of Sikhism's holiest shrine, the Golden Tem
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Remnants of Sikh militants abroad are helping attempts to revive an insurgency in Punjab, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh warned in a letter obtained on March 5, AFP reported. In a letter to the guardians of Sikhism's holiest shrine, the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the Prime Minister said die-hard separatists were receiving support from sympathisers living overseas. "The government and our agencies have credible information of efforts being made by extremist groups to revive militancy in Punjab," the premier said in the letter. "Much of this is concentrated in countries abroad like the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and especially Pakistan, where such groups receive a great deal of encouragement from remnants of extremist groups as well as support from other hostile forces," he wrote. Singh was responding to an appeal for a review of an official "blacklist" of most-wanted insurgents who fled India at the peak of the insurgency in Punjab.
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March - 5 
Security forces (SFs) have killed a holed up militant in the overnight operation at Chitti Bandi in the Bandipora district, according to Daily Excelsior. One militant had died in the initial round of firing and another was trapped inside a residentia
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Security forces (SFs) have killed a holed up militant in the overnight operation at Chitti Bandi in the Bandipora district, according to Daily Excelsior. One militant had died in the initial round of firing and another was trapped inside a residential house on March 5-night. Sources said that troops destroyed the target hideout, killing the holed up militant. Official sources said that one of the two slain militants was identified as Abu Abdullah alias Mohammad Saleem, a Pakistani national. They stated that both the militants belonged to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Two AK-47 rifles, eight magazines, two pouches and cash worth INR 2,700 were recovered from their possession. A defence spokesman stated that both the militants were killed at a time when they were planning a strike on the former counter-insurgent and current legislator from Bandipora, Usman Majeed.
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March - 5 
SFs killed two unidentified militants during an encounter on a snowbound track between Peth Wudar and Mooldari, Bangus, in the Handwara district. Officials said the movement of at least two to three more militants of the group had been established in
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SFs killed two unidentified militants during an encounter on a snowbound track between Peth Wudar and Mooldari, Bangus, in the Handwara district. Officials said the movement of at least two to three more militants of the group had been established in the area which has about four ft of snow.
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March - 5 
The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief, Hagrama Mohillary, urged the NDFB militants on March 5 to shun violence and consider negotiations. Addressing a press conference in Kokrajhar, he said that he would be happy to help further the peace proc
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The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief, Hagrama Mohillary, urged the NDFB militants on March 5 to shun violence and consider negotiations. Addressing a press conference in Kokrajhar, he said that he would be happy to help further the peace process with the Centre. Mohilary also said that he would gladly make up with the chief of NDFB for the sake of the Bodo community
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March - 5 
The government will raise 35 paramilitary battalions to combat the Maoists and others posing internal security threats, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Prakash Jaiswal, stated in the Rajya Sabha (Upper house of Parliament) on March 5,
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The government will raise 35 paramilitary battalions to combat the Maoists and others posing internal security threats, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Prakash Jaiswal, stated in the Rajya Sabha (Upper house of Parliament) on March 5, reports IANS. "The union government has recently approved the raising of 35 additional India Reserve Battalions (IRBs) during 2007-08 to 2009-10, to be sanctioned, as per the internal security situation and requirements, to various states, including those affected by Naxalite (left-wing extremism) activities," Jaiswal said. The minister said that 26 IRBS had been already sanctioned to aid the police in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The Home Ministry also asked State governments to fill up long-pending vacancies in police forces and raise specialised units trained in counter-insurgency and jungle warfare.
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March - 5 
The Narcotics Control Board (NCB) said that there was no evidence to suggest that Maoists are involved in illegal drug business, reports PTI. "There is absolutely no report to corroborate (the allegation). We have some anecdotal reports, media report
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The Narcotics Control Board (NCB) said that there was no evidence to suggest that Maoists are involved in illegal drug business, reports PTI. "There is absolutely no report to corroborate (the allegation). We have some anecdotal reports, media reports about it, but nothing concrete," NCB Director General K C Verma said. However, he added that the Maoists may be extracting money from farmers who illegally cultivate poppy.
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March - 6 
According to Times of India, seven tribal villages - Dhiri, Mahoutkhodra, Mundidadar, Raeily, Godradi, Bhave and Malaida - with a population of 1,200, mostly Gond and Baiga tribes in the border areas of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, have been evac
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According to Times of India, seven tribal villages - Dhiri, Mahoutkhodra, Mundidadar, Raeily, Godradi, Bhave and Malaida - with a population of 1,200, mostly Gond and Baiga tribes in the border areas of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, have been evacuated since February 10 after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres demanded that a youth from each family to join their outfit. The Madhya Pradesh (MP) government, however, claimed the evacuation was not at the behest of the administration, rather villagers wanted to leave their remote forest homes. A plot of land at Lanji (Balaghat district, MP) has been taken for rehabilitation of the tribals who have refused to go back to their forest dwellings. Though the MP government claims that only one village falls in the state, Lanji legislator, Kishore Samrite told that of the seven, four villages are in MP and three in Chhattisgarh.
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March - 6 
Assam government admitted in the State Assembly on March 6 that Bangladesh-based jehadi groups are active in the State, according to Assam Tribune. Assam Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain made this admission through a statement on behalf of the Chief
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Assam government admitted in the State Assembly on March 6 that Bangladesh-based jehadi groups are active in the State, according to Assam Tribune. Assam Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain made this admission through a statement on behalf of the Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi. Hussain also admitted that several insurgent groups of the State and other parts of the Northeast region are taking shelter in the neighbouring Bangladesh.
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March - 6 
Elsewhere in the State, security forces recovered seven kg of RDX, one wireless set, four AK magazines, 130 rounds and three pistol rounds in the Budhal area of Doda district.
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Elsewhere in the State, security forces recovered seven kg of RDX, one wireless set, four AK magazines, 130 rounds and three pistol rounds in the Budhal area of Doda district.
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March - 6 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, while responding to a question raised by one Legislator L. Nandakumar on March 6, informed the State Assembly House that altogether 1296 militants were arrested by security forces during 2007 and 163 of them
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, while responding to a question raised by one Legislator L. Nandakumar on March 6, informed the State Assembly House that altogether 1296 militants were arrested by security forces during 2007 and 163 of them were detained under section 3 (3) of the National Security Act (NSA) 1980, reports Sangai Express. Replying to another question put up by Nandakumar, the Chief Minister stated that 776 weapons of various types were seized from underground organisations between April 2002 and February 15, 2008. Of these weapons, 250 were seized by police while the 426 were recovered by paramilitary forces, he mentioned.
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March - 6 
On March 6, Police in Hyderabad claimed to have arrested an agent of the Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), identified as Billah following leads provided by a terror suspect in Karnataka. Billah was reporte
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On March 6, Police in Hyderabad claimed to have arrested an agent of the Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), identified as Billah following leads provided by a terror suspect in Karnataka. Billah was reportedly named by Raziuddin Naser, who was arrested in Karnataka in January in connection with a plot to carry out terror strikes in Goa and Hyderabad. Some sensitive documents and compact discs have reportedly been recovered from Billah. The arrested person had previously been booked for two cases filed in late 2004. Hyderabad Police Commissioner, D Prasada Rao told CNN-IBN, “Billah was the person who helped Naser go underground and helped hide him after the twin blasts in Hyderabad. He is involved in Jihadi activities.”
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March - 6 
On March 6, police personnel recovered and later defused one Chinese hand grenade that was deposited by hand grenades at the residence of one Oinam Roshan Singh, councilor of the Imphal Municipality, at Singjamei Oinam Thingel. The bomb was defused b
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On March 6, police personnel recovered and later defused one Chinese hand grenade that was deposited by hand grenades at the residence of one Oinam Roshan Singh, councilor of the Imphal Municipality, at Singjamei Oinam Thingel. The bomb was defused by at a open place at Kiyamgei Loukon. Another hand grenade was deposited by suspected militants at a brick field owned by one Naorem Gobardon, at Tezpur in Langmeithong Kakching. Police defused tonated the same at an open place at Ponthapokpi Chingol.
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March - 6 
One self-styled ‘captain’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested by AR personnel in connection with an extortion case, reports United News of India.
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One self-styled ‘captain’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested by AR personnel in connection with an extortion case, reports United News of India.
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March - 6 
Tarun Gogoi told the Assembly on the same day that the State government is still keeping its doors open for talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the outfit should reciprocate by coming forward without any preconditions. Gogoi sai
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Tarun Gogoi told the Assembly on the same day that the State government is still keeping its doors open for talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the outfit should reciprocate by coming forward without any preconditions. Gogoi said, “While there can be no discussion on sovereignty, the ULFA issue has to be resolved politically. We are open for talks without any precondition and let them give no condition either.”
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March - 6 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Madhi Desa alias Rama alias Damodar, Madhi Lachha alias Nagraj and Madhi Dula alias Durga and one sangham (a group of hardcore over-ground cadres) member of the outfit, i
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Madhi Desa alias Rama alias Damodar, Madhi Lachha alias Nagraj and Madhi Dula alias Durga and one sangham (a group of hardcore over-ground cadres) member of the outfit, identified as Madhi Kanta alias Kosa, were arrested by police at Sankelguda village under Motu police station in the Malkangiri district, on March 6-night, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police, Satish Kumar Gajbhiye informed that Madhi Desa was involved in the killing of former Motu police station in-charge, D Mishra. A large number of Maoist posters, literature, and a manual displaying operation of rocket launcher, bomb and landmine, an attendance register with daily routine work of Maoists were seized from their possession. Some primary school text books were also recovered from the incident site.
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March - 6 
Three members of a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member’s family, including his father and two minor daughters, were killed while the VDC member himself, Mushtaq Ahmed, was injured along with four other family members in a suspected grenade attack
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Three members of a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member’s family, including his father and two minor daughters, were killed while the VDC member himself, Mushtaq Ahmed, was injured along with four other family members in a suspected grenade attack on his house at remote Soni Top in the Handar village of Reasi district on March 6, Daily Excelsior reported.
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March - 7 
According to Statesman, a recent report prepared by the Union Home Ministry states that the Maoists are steadily spreading their activities in new areas of the West Bengal whereas a majority of the Maoist-infested states have slowly pushed the outfit
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According to Statesman, a recent report prepared by the Union Home Ministry states that the Maoists are steadily spreading their activities in new areas of the West Bengal whereas a majority of the Maoist-infested states have slowly pushed the outfit into a corner over the past four years. In West Bengal, a total of 12 police stations were identified as Maoist-infested in 2006. The number was four in 2003. After 2003, the Maoists have gained ground in the state. In 2004, Maoists made their presence felt in six police station areas and in 2005, the number of affected police stations reached to seven. As the number reached to 12 in 2006, it clearly appeared the state failed to stop the spread of Maoist activities here. In comparison to West Bengal, other Maoist-infested states like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand dealt with the problem more efficiently. These states not only stopped the spread of Naxalite (left-wing extremists) violence but also “recaptured” some areas where the extremists had earlier made their presence felt, the report indicates. In Andhra Pradesh, the total number of Maoist-infested police stations were 183 in 2003 but it came down to 93 in 2006. Similarly in Bihar, the number of Maoist-infested police stations came down to 69 in 2006. In 2003, the state had a total of 100 affected police stations. Jharkhand also dealt with the problem efficiently. In 2003, the state had 96 affected police stations in terms of Maoist violence but in 2006 the number came down to 85. However, in some states like Orissa and Chhattisgarh, Maoists have spread their activities in new areas during the period. Overall in the country, Maoist activities have been curved significantly. In 2003 the total number of Naxalite affected police stations was 491 but in 2006 the number came down to 395. The report was prepared with the figure available till 2006. Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), Raj Kanojia, said that till date 13-14 police stations in three districts, Bankura, Purulia and Midnapore West, were affected in the State.
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March - 7 
Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) A K Mitra in an interview with the IANS said that the Pakistan-based terror outfits have formed a strong nexus with militants in Bangladesh and are taking advantage of the porous border to carry out
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Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) A K Mitra in an interview with the IANS said that the Pakistan-based terror outfits have formed a strong nexus with militants in Bangladesh and are taking advantage of the porous border to carry out attacks in India. “A strong nexus has emerged between Pakistan-based terror outfits like Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) with Harkat-ul Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) and the Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB).” He further added, “We have authentic reports that militants are using Bangladeshi territory for entering India clandestinely through porous borders and have information about their involvement in terrorist activities in India.” Mitra said that the BSF had recently apprehended 11 militants while they were crossing over the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal. “During investigations it was found that these 11 militants were a part of LeT, JeM and JMB. This suggests that they were on some joint mission”, he added.
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March - 7 
The police are reported to have unearthed a Hawala racket supplying money to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives in the Kandi and Buddal areas of Rajouri district on March 7. According to Daily Excelsior, the Police conducted series of raids in the
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The police are reported to have unearthed a Hawala racket supplying money to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives in the Kandi and Buddal areas of Rajouri district on March 7. According to Daily Excelsior, the Police conducted series of raids in the Kandi area and arrested Zulfikar, brother of a slain Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Abdul Qayoom, who died in July 2007, and Muhammad Qadir of Larkuti, while they were purchasing shoes and other food items for militants operating in the area. “The police team also recovered Rs 1.5 lakh of hawala money from the possession of the arrested persons. The money was to be handed over to LeT commander Saqib (operating in Kandi and Buddal areas)”, sources said.
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March - 7 
Two suspected militants were shot dead by Thoubal district police commandos during an encounter at Patpan Lamkhai under Kakching police station on March 7, according to Sangai Express. One country-made 9-mm pistol with two live rounds, one 36 HE gren
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Two suspected militants were shot dead by Thoubal district police commandos during an encounter at Patpan Lamkhai under Kakching police station on March 7, according to Sangai Express. One country-made 9-mm pistol with two live rounds, one 36 HE grenade, one diary in name of one Thongam Deben of Bamon Kampu and one vehicle were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 8 
An improvised explosive device (IED), weighing 12 kilograms was recovered from Tangini village of Darrang district.
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An improvised explosive device (IED), weighing 12 kilograms was recovered from Tangini village of Darrang district.
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March - 8 
An internecine clash was reported between two Kuki outfits at an unspecified place on March 8.
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An internecine clash was reported between two Kuki outfits at an unspecified place on March 8.
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March - 8 
At least 23 persons were injured, six of them seriously, in two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-triggered bomb blasts in Kamrup and Tinsukia districts, reports The Hindu. A bomb kept under a truck exploded at Barua Market of Fancy Bazar in Guw
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At least 23 persons were injured, six of them seriously, in two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-triggered bomb blasts in Kamrup and Tinsukia districts, reports The Hindu. A bomb kept under a truck exploded at Barua Market of Fancy Bazar in Guwahati city. Four persons received minor injuries. The second attack took place at GNB Road of Tinsukia town in which 19 people were injured, six of them seriously. A bomb weighing 2.5 kilograms was subsequently recovered near the explosion site.
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March - 8 
New Indian Express reports that on March 8 eight naxalite (left-wing extremist) supporters were arrested during a joint operation by Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) and Udupi district police from the Hebri-Kudlu forest area. Police sources said that the arres
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New Indian Express reports that on March 8 eight naxalite (left-wing extremist) supporters were arrested during a joint operation by Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) and Udupi district police from the Hebri-Kudlu forest area. Police sources said that the arrested persons were waiting for the arrival of naxalites to hand over various goods. A single barrel gun, 30 detonators, two gelatin sticks, one motorcycle, naxal literature and a naxal flag were recovered from the arrested persons. During interrogation, the arrested persons admitted they were regularly supplying food and other materials to the naxalites.
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March - 8 
On March 8, Pushpita Tirkey, a female naxalite (left-wing extremist) cadre surrendered in the Deogarh district, reports Kalinga Times. Pushpita, haling from Mendiakani village under Laimura police outpost of Deogarh Police Station deposited a rifle.
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On March 8, Pushpita Tirkey, a female naxalite (left-wing extremist) cadre surrendered in the Deogarh district, reports Kalinga Times. Pushpita, haling from Mendiakani village under Laimura police outpost of Deogarh Police Station deposited a rifle. She worked as a daily wager and joined the naxalites after being promised a job and good money. She had been taken to Jharkhand where she underwent training.
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March - 8 
On March 8, some Naxalite (left-wing extremists) posters appeared on the walls of Utkalmani Sishu Sikhya Mandir, PCL Computer Academy and at some houses in the Nizigarh gram panchayat (local self-government body) in the Baramba-Narasinghpur region of
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On March 8, some Naxalite (left-wing extremists) posters appeared on the walls of Utkalmani Sishu Sikhya Mandir, PCL Computer Academy and at some houses in the Nizigarh gram panchayat (local self-government body) in the Baramba-Narasinghpur region of Cuttack district, reports New Indian Express. The posters were hand written in Oriya language with red ink. Locals informed that along with writings such as Jivan Prati Bipada Achhi (danger for life), Khub Sighra Akramana (there will be an attack soon), Satarka Ruhantu (be watchful), Lal Salam (red salute), pictures of guns, arrows and flambeau were drawn on the posters. The police later seized the posters.
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March - 8 
One person, identified as Sanjay Mahato, was killed in a grenade explosion at Coal Road in Dibrugarh on March 8, according to Assam Tribune. According to eye witnesses, an unidentified militant lobbed a grenade from a moving car.
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One person, identified as Sanjay Mahato, was killed in a grenade explosion at Coal Road in Dibrugarh on March 8, according to Assam Tribune. According to eye witnesses, an unidentified militant lobbed a grenade from a moving car.
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March - 8 
Security forces (SFs) arrested five militants from the jungles of Govindabari area of Chawmanu police station under Dhalai district on March 8, according to Tripurainfo. One of those arrested belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLF
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Security forces (SFs) arrested five militants from the jungles of Govindabari area of Chawmanu police station under Dhalai district on March 8, according to Tripurainfo. One of those arrested belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) was identified as Daharam Reang, while four others belonging to the Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) were identified as Pushram Reang, Annaram Reang, Banshiram Reang and Dataram Reang. During a subsequent search operation, SF personnel recovered one USA-make 12 bore revolver, one locally made gun with bullet and some Bangladeshi currency.
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March - 8 
Security forces neutralised a militant hideout at Jamaldin Nar village near Gujjarpatti in the Kupwara district on March 8, reports The Hindu. Two AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 120 rounds of ammunition, a pistol, two hand grenades and other stores wer
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Security forces neutralised a militant hideout at Jamaldin Nar village near Gujjarpatti in the Kupwara district on March 8, reports The Hindu. Two AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 120 rounds of ammunition, a pistol, two hand grenades and other stores were recovered from the hideout. Official sources said that the weapons were hidden in a bed type hideout measuring 12 feet by six feet.
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March - 8 
The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) claimed responsibility for the March 8 bomb blast in the Manipur Legislative Assembly premises, reports Imphal Free Press.
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The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) claimed responsibility for the March 8 bomb blast in the Manipur Legislative Assembly premises, reports Imphal Free Press.
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March - 8 
Unidentified militants lobbed a country-made bomb into the Manipur legislative assembly premises on March 8, reports Telegraph. No one was injured in the attack. “It was a country made bomb. We have some clues regarding the identity of the group behi
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Unidentified militants lobbed a country-made bomb into the Manipur legislative assembly premises on March 8, reports Telegraph. No one was injured in the attack. “It was a country made bomb. We have some clues regarding the identity of the group behind the attack, and we are following the lead further,” Imphal East superintendent of police Clay Khongsai said.
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March - 8 
Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade on an Army patrol party near the Tipling Army Camp in the Dibrugarh district on March 8. One Army personnel sustained injuries in the incident.
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Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade on an Army patrol party near the Tipling Army Camp in the Dibrugarh district on March 8. One Army personnel sustained injuries in the incident.
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March - 9 
A militant belonging to the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), Ranjit Debbarma, surrendered before the SFs on the same day at Khowai in the West Tripura district and deposited one .38 revolver.
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A militant belonging to the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF), Ranjit Debbarma, surrendered before the SFs on the same day at Khowai in the West Tripura district and deposited one .38 revolver.
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March - 9 
A team of Imphal East district police commandos shot dead a suspected activist of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Ramjis Ali, in an encounter at the outskirts of Kshetri Bengun Awang Leikai under Imphal East police
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A team of Imphal East district police commandos shot dead a suspected activist of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Ramjis Ali, in an encounter at the outskirts of Kshetri Bengun Awang Leikai under Imphal East police station on March 9-morning. The police also recovered one .38 pistol with seven live rounds of ammunition and some incriminating documents from the militant.
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March - 9 
According to The Hindu, a joint team comprising paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Task Force (STF) personnel raided Akurauni forest area in the Gaya district on March 9 and neutralised a bunker of the Communist Party of Ind
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According to The Hindu, a joint team comprising paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Task Force (STF) personnel raided Akurauni forest area in the Gaya district on March 9 and neutralised a bunker of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The raid was conducted on the basis of information provided by the Maoist leader Chandu Das who was arrested from Jhallar village in the district in the early hours on the same day. The team found a big water container inside the bunker and seized arms and 10,000 rounds of ammunition of several regular weapons, including Insas rifles, 100 magazines of carbines and more than 100 hand grenades, said Superintendent of Police Amit Jain. Hundreds of police uniforms, hand grenade-making equipments, one .9mm pistol and regular rifles were also recovered from the bunker. A suspected Maoist was arrested during the search.
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March - 9 
An ULFA militant, Suryamohan Rai, and a linkman, Shafiul Rahman, were arrested by the security forces from Golokgunj area of Dhubri district along with a pistol and INR 10,000.
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An ULFA militant, Suryamohan Rai, and a linkman, Shafiul Rahman, were arrested by the security forces from Golokgunj area of Dhubri district along with a pistol and INR 10,000.
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March - 9 
Buddhadeb Pathak, a local leader of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), youth wing of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Gosaidanga village in Lalg
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Buddhadeb Pathak, a local leader of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), youth wing of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Gosaidanga village in Lalgarh block of West Midnapore district on March 9-night, The Hindu reported. The victim was called out of his residence by a group of Maoists and taken away to a nearby field where he was shot dead. The dead body was recovered the next day, police said.
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March - 9 
Four Hindi-speaking people were shot dead by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants in the Dibrugarh district on March 9-night, reports PTI. According to official sources, a group of militants came to a brick kiln near Udalguri tea esta
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Four Hindi-speaking people were shot dead by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants in the Dibrugarh district on March 9-night, reports PTI. According to official sources, a group of militants came to a brick kiln near Udalguri tea estate between Chabua and Tengakhat and shot dead four of the workers there.
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March - 9 
Mohammed Qasim alias Babbar, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ involved in a series of killings and other subversive activity, was killed by the security forces (SFs) during an encounter at Chatroo in the Kishtwar district on March 9-morning, Dai
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Mohammed Qasim alias Babbar, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ involved in a series of killings and other subversive activity, was killed by the security forces (SFs) during an encounter at Chatroo in the Kishtwar district on March 9-morning, Daily Excelsior reported. His bodyguard managed to escape from the incident site. One pistol with one magazine, one Chinese grenade, a mobile telephone and some incriminating documents were recovered from the slain militant’s possession.
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March - 9 
One person, Laishram Sarat, was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants at Chothe village in the Thoubal district on March 9-morning. Sarat was a toll tax collector at Lilong, according to Sangai Express.
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One person, Laishram Sarat, was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants at Chothe village in the Thoubal district on March 9-morning. Sarat was a toll tax collector at Lilong, according to Sangai Express.
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March - 9 
One suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Nongyaimayum Renziz, was shot dead by Imphal East district police during a counter-insurgency operation at Kshetri Bengoon Awang Leikai under Porompat police station on March 9-morning, acc
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One suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Nongyaimayum Renziz, was shot dead by Imphal East district police during a counter-insurgency operation at Kshetri Bengoon Awang Leikai under Porompat police station on March 9-morning, according to Sangai Express. One .32 pistol, two magazines with five live rounds, one 9-mm round, a mobile phone handset, three strips of Dexamethasone tablets and one driving licence registered in the name of one Mohammed Fazal Ali were recovered from the possession of the slain militant. Police said that Renziz was involved in the bomb attack at the Tuks and Bon fuel pump located in Hatta and many other similar cases.
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March - 9 
Police arrested a ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Mushtaq Ahmad Malla alias Furqan, at village Maratgam in the Kupwara district along with one AK rifle, three magazines, 81 rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades, one pouch and thre
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Police arrested a ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Mushtaq Ahmad Malla alias Furqan, at village Maratgam in the Kupwara district along with one AK rifle, three magazines, 81 rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades, one pouch and three detonators. Another militant was arrested at Arin Bandipora along with two hand grenades and 100 AK rounds, an official spokesman said, adding that the SFs also arrested Gulzar Ahmed Dar, an Over Ground Worker of the HM outfit, in Anantnag district. Troops recovered a hand grenade, one AK magazine and 15 rounds of ammunition from Gulzar’s possession.
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March - 9 
The Army neutralised a camp of the Black Widow (BW) on March 9 at Baladisa under Langting police station in the North Cachar Hills district and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the hideout, according to PTI.
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The Army neutralised a camp of the Black Widow (BW) on March 9 at Baladisa under Langting police station in the North Cachar Hills district and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the hideout, according to PTI.
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March - 9 
The 'commander-in-chief' of the Achik National Liberation Front (ANLF), identified as Nobin Marak alias Scorpion, and another cadre of the outfit were lynched by an angry mob for trying to extort money at Cheran village in the East Garo Hills distric
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The 'commander-in-chief' of the Achik National Liberation Front (ANLF), identified as Nobin Marak alias Scorpion, and another cadre of the outfit were lynched by an angry mob for trying to extort money at Cheran village in the East Garo Hills district on March 9, reports Shillong Times. The slain accomplice of Nobin was yet to be identified.
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March - 9 
Troops arrested three suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants from Warpora village of Baramulla district on March 9. The arrested have been identified as Manzoor Ahmed Dar alias Jana, Ishfaq Ahmed War alias Ishkan and Abdul Rashid War. Two hand gr
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Troops arrested three suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants from Warpora village of Baramulla district on March 9. The arrested have been identified as Manzoor Ahmed Dar alias Jana, Ishfaq Ahmed War alias Ishkan and Abdul Rashid War. Two hand grenades were recovered from their possession.
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March - 9 
Two HM commanders surrendered before the SFs at Reasi along with a large quantity of arms and ammunition and reportedly revealed that their cadre was badly hit by shortage of manpower as well as weaponry. Official sources said the duo, identified as
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Two HM commanders surrendered before the SFs at Reasi along with a large quantity of arms and ammunition and reportedly revealed that their cadre was badly hit by shortage of manpower as well as weaponry. Official sources said the duo, identified as ‘district commander’ Mumtaz Ahmed alias Tahir Siddiqui and ‘battalion commander’ Anzar Ahmed alias Arslan, surrendered along with two AK rifles with six magazines, one Chinese grenade, one I Com wireless set with three spare antennas, 347 AK rounds, 116 SLR rounds, 52 rounds of .303, nine Pika rounds and two Insas rounds, 107 electric detonators, two pouches and some documents. During their preliminary questioning, the militants have disclosed that the HM was facing shortage of manpower and weaponry in the upper reaches of Mahore, Arnas and Gulabgarh.
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March - 9 
Two militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Manipur Legislator Bijoy Koijam at Thongju Pheija Leitong under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district on March 9-evening, reports Imphal Free Press. The household furniture was da
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Two militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Manipur Legislator Bijoy Koijam at Thongju Pheija Leitong under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district on March 9-evening, reports Imphal Free Press. The household furniture was damaged in the blast. The PREPAK later claimed that the bomb attack was carried out by the cadres of its ‘Cobra task force’ under the ‘command’ of one Bobby Meitei.
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March - 10 
A rickshaw puller, identified as Chongtham Birkumar, was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants at Sagolband Ingudam Leirak in the Imphal East district on March 10.
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A rickshaw puller, identified as Chongtham Birkumar, was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants at Sagolband Ingudam Leirak in the Imphal East district on March 10.
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March - 10 
Governor S.S. Sidhu is reported to have sworn in Congress Legislature Party leader D.D. Lapang as the Meghalaya Chief Minister on March 10-evening, according to Shillong Times.
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Governor S.S. Sidhu is reported to have sworn in Congress Legislature Party leader D.D. Lapang as the Meghalaya Chief Minister on March 10-evening, according to Shillong Times.
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March - 10 
On Mar 10, Police claimed to have foiled a plan to carry out Fidayeen (suicide) attack at Srinagar by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports Daily Excelsior. Following an intelligence outfit that the LeT cadres were planning to carry out a Fidayeen attac
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On Mar 10, Police claimed to have foiled a plan to carry out Fidayeen (suicide) attack at Srinagar by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports Daily Excelsior. Following an intelligence outfit that the LeT cadres were planning to carry out a Fidayeen attack in the city, security forces carried out a raid on a house in the Harwan area and recovered police uniforms, pouches, three sewing machines, six hand grenades, seven AK magazines, 200 rounds of ammunition, one 2 inch mortar, one Thuraya phone and some coded documents.
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On March 12, militants of the Liberation A'chik Elite Force (LAEF) demanded INR ten million as ransom for releasing the abducted manager of a grocery shop, Devendar Prajati, reports Shillong Times. A senior police official said, "The ransom note of t
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On March 12, militants of the Liberation A'chik Elite Force (LAEF) demanded INR ten million as ransom for releasing the abducted manager of a grocery shop, Devendar Prajati, reports Shillong Times. A senior police official said, "The ransom note of the LAEF was found from the grocery shop. We are investigating the matter." Prajati was abducted from his residence in Rongjeng in the East Garo Hills District on March 10-night.
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March - 10 
Police recovered and defused an explosive that was planted near the Assam Legislative Assembly in Dispur. Another bomb was recovered and defused at Adabari area in Guwahati city. “The bomb was hidden in a school bag, which was kept inside a sweets st
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Police recovered and defused an explosive that was planted near the Assam Legislative Assembly in Dispur. Another bomb was recovered and defused at Adabari area in Guwahati city. “The bomb was hidden in a school bag, which was kept inside a sweets store,’ police said. Three gelatin pieces and a piece of detonator were recovered at Dhemaji by police from a bus which was on its way from Ghilamara to Dhemaji, according to Assam Tribune. Police arrested the driver, the handyman and the conductor of the bus.
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March - 10 
Ranchi Express reports that the Jharkhand Police on March 10 recovered around 22 kilograms of explosives and 11 live cartridges of 315 bore, seven detonators, two flash guns, one rifle and Maoist literature from Kumrahi forest area during an anti-Mao
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Ranchi Express reports that the Jharkhand Police on March 10 recovered around 22 kilograms of explosives and 11 live cartridges of 315 bore, seven detonators, two flash guns, one rifle and Maoist literature from Kumrahi forest area during an anti-Maoist operation in the Latehar district. The Director General of Police V. D. Ram confirming the recovery said, "We have recovered explosives and arms and ammunitions besides Maoist literatures while carrying out Operation Guard under Manika Police Station in Latehar."
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March - 10 
Shillong Times quoting police source reports that two ULFA militants, 'sergeant major' Amrit Ballav alias Mizo and 'corporal' Bikram Hazarika alias Uttam Hazarika, surrendered along with arms and ammunitions before the Golaghat district administratio
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Shillong Times quoting police source reports that two ULFA militants, 'sergeant major' Amrit Ballav alias Mizo and 'corporal' Bikram Hazarika alias Uttam Hazarika, surrendered along with arms and ammunitions before the Golaghat district administration.
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March - 10 
The Gaya police arrested Karoo Yadav, an ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Ithari village under the Mohanpur police station area on March 10-morning, according to Times of India. Superintendent of Police, Amit
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The Gaya police arrested Karoo Yadav, an ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Ithari village under the Mohanpur police station area on March 10-morning, according to Times of India. Superintendent of Police, Amit Jain said that Karoo was involved in an encounter between the Maoists and the police in Mohanpur area. On the basis of information provided by Karoo Yadav, the police raided Ragrej village under Bodh Gaya police station and recovered two police rifles, from the possession of one Janardan Ravidas who was later arrested by police. The rifles were earlier looted by the extremists in one of its dozens of operations against the police in Bihar and Jharkhand.
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March - 10 
The Hindu reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the Janashakti group of the naxalites (left-wing extremists) called for a State-wide bandh (general strike) on March 14, protesting against the visit of United Progressive Al
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The Hindu reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the Janashakti group of the naxalites (left-wing extremists) called for a State-wide bandh (general strike) on March 14, protesting against the visit of United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi to the State. A joint statement whose signatories were Chandranna, Maoist North Telangana Special Zonal Committee (NTSZC) secretary, and Bharath, secretary of the Janashakti Godavari Valley Regional Committee, branded Sonia Gandhi an “American agent” and called upon people to observe bandh to protest against her visit. The statement also blamed the ruling Congress party for not taking up any developmental projects for Telangana region and for abandoning its promise of forming a separate State. The extremists termed the resignation of Member of Legislative Assemblies, Member of Parliaments and Member of Legislative Council of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party as a move only to derive political mileage.
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March - 10 
The Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is making serious attempts to revive Sikh militancy in India by coordinating and establishing linkages among various terrorist outfits with the Sikh extremist leaders,
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The Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is making serious attempts to revive Sikh militancy in India by coordinating and establishing linkages among various terrorist outfits with the Sikh extremist leaders, reports Sify.com quoting intelligence sources. The ISI activities to this extent have been planned from countries like the US, Canada, Germany, UK, France, Norway and Belgium, besides Pakistan in the absence of ground support in India. The various terror groups have established nexus among themselves in terms of financial and logistical support, sharing of information and tactical planning. An intelligence input indicated that representatives of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), International Sikh Youth Federation/Rhode (ISYF) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) met in Berlin in June 2007 and decided that financial support would be extended to the LeT and logistical support to the BKI to carry out terrorist actions in India. Another input indicated that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) had got in touch with a UK-based organisation, Parliamentarians for National Self-Determination (PNSD) for modelling their ‘position paper’ on the pattern of the ‘Sikh Position Paper’.
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March - 10 
The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants shot at and wounded and later paraded an old man Ningombam Ingothoiba in the Thoubal district for his alleged involvement in the raping of a daughter of his brother-in-law
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The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants shot at and wounded and later paraded an old man Ningombam Ingothoiba in the Thoubal district for his alleged involvement in the raping of a daughter of his brother-in-law
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March - 10 
Three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were arrested during a search operation at unspecified place on March 10, reports Press Trust of India.
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Three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were arrested during a search operation at unspecified place on March 10, reports Press Trust of India.
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March - 10 
Troops arrested a suspected militant Riaz Ahmed Mir from Bandipora district and recovered one hand grenade and 14 rounds of AK ammunition from him.
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Troops arrested a suspected militant Riaz Ahmed Mir from Bandipora district and recovered one hand grenade and 14 rounds of AK ammunition from him.
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March - 11 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Khunajam Nawang Singh, of Thokchom was arrested by the security forces who launched a search operation in the general area of Ukhongsang and Thokchom in the Thoubal district.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Khunajam Nawang Singh, of Thokchom was arrested by the security forces who launched a search operation in the general area of Ukhongsang and Thokchom in the Thoubal district.
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March - 11 
A team conducting a seismic survey for the Oil India Limited had a narrow escape when a bomb exploded close to their vehicle at Madhupur Deori village in the Dibrugarh district. The driver received minor injuries and the vehicle was partially damaged
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A team conducting a seismic survey for the Oil India Limited had a narrow escape when a bomb exploded close to their vehicle at Madhupur Deori village in the Dibrugarh district. The driver received minor injuries and the vehicle was partially damaged.
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March - 11 
Clashes between cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), a political party comprising former members of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), led to six persons being injured and damages to several hou
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Clashes between cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), a political party comprising former members of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), led to six persons being injured and damages to several houses and vehicles in the Kokrajhar district. The clashes followed an attack on an NDFB camp at Chelaka Bazaar near Bismuri police outpost in the Kokrajhar district on March 11.
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March - 11 
On March 11, the Army and the Manipur Police arrested four militants of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) during separate raids in the Imphal West district.
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On March 11, the Army and the Manipur Police arrested four militants of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) during separate raids in the Imphal West district.
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March - 11 
On March 11, the Army arrested six militants from their hideouts in the Pattan area of Baramulla district, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK rifle, six magazines, 2010 rounds of AK ammunition, two pistols, three magazines, eighteen rounds of pisto
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On March 11, the Army arrested six militants from their hideouts in the Pattan area of Baramulla district, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK rifle, six magazines, 2010 rounds of AK ammunition, two pistols, three magazines, eighteen rounds of pistol ammunition, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), one hand grenade, six IED circuits, ten liters of liquid explosive, one radio set and other administration stores were recovered from their possession.
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March - 11 
On March 11, two persons, identified as Heisnam Meghachandra Singh and Arambam Gunin, were killed in a bomb blast in the Imphal West district, reports Telegraph. The police are trying to ascertain whether the duo belonged to any militant group and we
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On March 11, two persons, identified as Heisnam Meghachandra Singh and Arambam Gunin, were killed in a bomb blast in the Imphal West district, reports Telegraph. The police are trying to ascertain whether the duo belonged to any militant group and were trying to plant a bomb or were killed in an explosion triggered by militants.
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March - 11 
One PULF militant, identified as Majida Begum, was arrested from an area near the Indigo Blue Hill counter in North AOC of the same district on March 11. Imphal West district’s Senior Superintendent of Police L Kailun informed that Majida was assigne
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One PULF militant, identified as Majida Begum, was arrested from an area near the Indigo Blue Hill counter in North AOC of the same district on March 11. Imphal West district’s Senior Superintendent of Police L Kailun informed that Majida was assigned to collect money from the general public by the PULF.
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March - 11 
People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Thangjam Hemo Singh, was arrested from an area near 2nd MR gate in Imphal. Preliminary interrogation disclosed that he admitted of extorting money from the local shopkeepers.
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People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Thangjam Hemo Singh, was arrested from an area near 2nd MR gate in Imphal. Preliminary interrogation disclosed that he admitted of extorting money from the local shopkeepers.
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March - 11 
Security forces arrested another PULF militant, identified as Mohammed Sharif Khan alias Mohammed Abo, in the general area of Irengband in the Thoubal district. One 9-mm gun (US made), a magazine and 10 live rounds of ammunition were also recovered f
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Security forces arrested another PULF militant, identified as Mohammed Sharif Khan alias Mohammed Abo, in the general area of Irengband in the Thoubal district. One 9-mm gun (US made), a magazine and 10 live rounds of ammunition were also recovered from the militant.
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March - 11 
Security forces arrested six militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – United (NSCN-U), including a senior ‘commander’, along with a cache of arms and ammunition at United North block in Dimapur on March 11-morning, Nagaland Post repo
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Security forces arrested six militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – United (NSCN-U), including a senior ‘commander’, along with a cache of arms and ammunition at United North block in Dimapur on March 11-morning, Nagaland Post reports. The recovered arms included one AK-47 rifle with magazine, one .22 rifle, one double barrel 12 Bore DBBL, one 7.65mm pistol (Italian made) with three magazines, one.38 revolver and two Chinese grenades.
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March - 11 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked three Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) personnel using chilly powder at Chowka under Chandil police station jurisdiction in the Seraikela-Kharsawan district on March 11 and snatched two INS
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked three Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) personnel using chilly powder at Chowka under Chandil police station jurisdiction in the Seraikela-Kharsawan district on March 11 and snatched two INSAS and one self-loading rifle from them, according to Telegraph. The extremists then reportedly fled into the forests in Dinai hills near Urmal, about five kilometers from Chowka police station, where an exchange of fire between the police and extremists was reported.
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March - 11 
The Hindu reports that while replying to a question in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the parliament) on March 11, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said that there is no connection between Naxalites (left-wing extremists) in India and the Maoists in
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The Hindu reports that while replying to a question in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the parliament) on March 11, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said that there is no connection between Naxalites (left-wing extremists) in India and the Maoists in Nepal. Patil also stated that an arrested Naxalite had told the Jharkhand Police that the extremists have a budget of INR 600 million during 2007-09 for procurement of weapons and explosives.
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March - 11 
The Khammam district police on March 11 conducted an aerial survey of the Maoist affected areas of the district with the help of a helicopter fitted with zoom camera and other gadgets.
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The Khammam district police on March 11 conducted an aerial survey of the Maoist affected areas of the district with the help of a helicopter fitted with zoom camera and other gadgets.
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March - 11 
Times of India reports that a senior cadre of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Dr Arif Abrar, who had surrendered before a lower court in Nagpur in January 2008, had been granted bail by the 10th Ad hoc Sessions Judge on March 11. Abrar
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Times of India reports that a senior cadre of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Dr Arif Abrar, who had surrendered before a lower court in Nagpur in January 2008, had been granted bail by the 10th Ad hoc Sessions Judge on March 11. Abrar who was lodged in the Nagpur central jail after police interrogation is expected to be released shortly. Defence lawyer A.M. Rizway stated that court found no incriminating evidence against him.
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March - 11 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a member of the Andhra Pradesh- Orissa Border (AOB) Special Zone Committee identified as Chokkari Gangaram alias Jagabandhu alias Kommu, were killed in an exchange of fire with police
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a member of the Andhra Pradesh- Orissa Border (AOB) Special Zone Committee identified as Chokkari Gangaram alias Jagabandhu alias Kommu, were killed in an exchange of fire with police between Kedaripuram and Elvispeta under Elvispeta police station limits of Vizianagaram district on March 11-night, reports New Indian Express. Superintendent of Police Vikram Singh Mann said that during routine checking of vehicles in the area the police came across the extremists on a motorcycle. When they were asked to stop, the duo opened fire on the police, but were killed in the encounter. The police seized a tapancha (locally made firearm), a revolver and the motorcycle from the incident site.
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March - 11 
Two dead bodies were recovered by the police from Keinou Thonga in the Bishnupur district on March 11, reports Imphal Free Press. Subsequently, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed that both were cadres of the outfit and were killed fo
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Two dead bodies were recovered by the police from Keinou Thonga in the Bishnupur district on March 11, reports Imphal Free Press. Subsequently, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed that both were cadres of the outfit and were killed for deserting the outfit’s camp with weapons and selling the same to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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March - 11 
Two persons were killed and 13 others injured in a bomb blast in the Doomdooma town of Tinsukia district on March 11, according to Telegraph. One of the dead was identified as rickshaw-puller Joginder Choudhury, who ferried the suspected bomb carrier
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Two persons were killed and 13 others injured in a bomb blast in the Doomdooma town of Tinsukia district on March 11, according to Telegraph. One of the dead was identified as rickshaw-puller Joginder Choudhury, who ferried the suspected bomb carrier - a woman with a bag - to the marketplace where it exploded. Another person, Firoze Hussain, died later in the hospital.
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March - 11 
Two suspected terrorists, including a Bangladeshi national, were killed by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in the Kashimira area of Thane district on March 11-evening, reports Times of India. A senior ATS official said, “Explosive material, suspected
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Two suspected terrorists, including a Bangladeshi national, were killed by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in the Kashimira area of Thane district on March 11-evening, reports Times of India. A senior ATS official said, “Explosive material, suspected to be lethal RDX, fake currency in lakhs, and two firearms were seized from the duo.” A Bangladeshi passport was recovered from one of the deceased identifying him as Mohammed Ali. The identity of his accomplice, however, could not be ascertained.
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March - 11 
Unidentified militants shot dead two youths at Keinou Turel Maril in the Bishnupur district on March 11, Telegraph reports.
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Unidentified militants shot dead two youths at Keinou Turel Maril in the Bishnupur district on March 11, Telegraph reports.
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March - 12 
A militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed by the security forces in a gun-battle at Rampore in the Sopore area of Baramulla district on March 12, according to Daily Excelsior. While Defence sources confirmed the death of one militant, Police
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A militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed by the security forces in a gun-battle at Rampore in the Sopore area of Baramulla district on March 12, according to Daily Excelsior. While Defence sources confirmed the death of one militant, Police officials insisted that three militants of the group were "believed to be dead." The Deputy Inspector General of Police (North Kashmir) said that no dead body had been recovered till late night. Unnamed officials said that Lashkar-e-Toiba's radio intercepts since the evening were also mentioning death of three militants.
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March - 12 
According to Times of India, suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on March 12 shot dead Gandhi Mahato, leader of the Democratic Youth Federation of India, youth wing of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-
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According to Times of India, suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on March 12 shot dead Gandhi Mahato, leader of the Democratic Youth Federation of India, youth wing of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Angarkuria in the West Midnapore district. Police sources said that Mahato was killed on suspicion of being a police informer.
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March - 12 
G. Sampath, a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter with the police personnel near Peddavagu between Nimmagudem and Pegadapalli villages in the Karimnagar district on March 12-morning, reports Times of
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G. Sampath, a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter with the police personnel near Peddavagu between Nimmagudem and Pegadapalli villages in the Karimnagar district on March 12-morning, reports Times of India. He has been identified as a key action team member of the Mahadevpur area.
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March - 12 
On March 12, a 12-member ministry of the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) led by Neiphiu Rio was sworn in by Governor K. Sankaranarayanan, reports Nagaland Post. Following the swearing in ceremony, Chief Minister Rio said that his government wou
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On March 12, a 12-member ministry of the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) led by Neiphiu Rio was sworn in by Governor K. Sankaranarayanan, reports Nagaland Post. Following the swearing in ceremony, Chief Minister Rio said that his government would play the role of an active facilitator to bring about lasting peace, unity and oneness in the Naga family. "The need of the hour is peace and we will constitute a Political Affairs Committee at the earliest to strengthen our role of facilitator", he said. Earlier in the day, the Union Cabinet had revoked the President's rule in Nagaland to pave way for the formation of a new government.
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March - 12 
On March 12, a powerful explosion at Mazbat in the Udalguri district injured 10 persons, reports Assam Tribune. Further, two more blasts were reported from the Udalguri town. While the first blast occurred in the Udalguri railway station, the second
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On March 12, a powerful explosion at Mazbat in the Udalguri district injured 10 persons, reports Assam Tribune. Further, two more blasts were reported from the Udalguri town. While the first blast occurred in the Udalguri railway station, the second one was reported from the heart of the town. No one was, however, injured in these explosions.
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March - 12 
On March 12, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh called on the youth to shun violence and take part in the development process. Inaugurating a tourism festival at Hafta Kangjeibung, he said, "The law and order is the major handicap. With proper infrastr
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On March 12, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh called on the youth to shun violence and take part in the development process. Inaugurating a tourism festival at Hafta Kangjeibung, he said, "The law and order is the major handicap. With proper infrastructure and peaceful environment, youths of the state could harvest the benefits of the tourism industry. So my appeal is, come forward and make Manipur a tourism hub."
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March - 12 
On March 12, the Assam government said that 42,896 "illegal migrants" from Bangladesh infiltrated into Assam between 1985 and 2007, reports Indian Express. Bhumidhar Barman, the Minister for Implementation of Assam Accord, replying to a question by R
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On March 12, the Assam government said that 42,896 "illegal migrants" from Bangladesh infiltrated into Assam between 1985 and 2007, reports Indian Express. Bhumidhar Barman, the Minister for Implementation of Assam Accord, replying to a question by Ramendra Narayan Kalita of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) said that while 12,846 were identified and confirmed as Bangladeshi infiltrators by the tribunals established under the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) [IM (DT)] Act, the remaining 30,050 were identified under provisions of the Foreigners Act of 1946. "It has been possible, however, to actually deport only 2,221 of them", the minister said. While 1,547 of them were deported by serving expulsion orders on them, 667 were expelled by serving "Quit India" notices.
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March - 12 
Security forces arrested a senior commander of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Surajit Singh, along with two of his associates, Ibasul Haque and L.C.K. Singh, from a hideout at Sonai block in the Cachar district on March 12, Telegraph reports. Su
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Security forces arrested a senior commander of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Surajit Singh, along with two of his associates, Ibasul Haque and L.C.K. Singh, from a hideout at Sonai block in the Cachar district on March 12, Telegraph reports. Surajit, a high ranking militant in the PLA hierarchy, leads a division as its commander in the Jiribam-Cachar region.
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March - 12 
The Naxalites are reported to have a budget of INR 60 crore for procurement of weapons and explosives during 2007-09, according to The Hindu. The Union Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament)
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The Naxalites are reported to have a budget of INR 60 crore for procurement of weapons and explosives during 2007-09, according to The Hindu. The Union Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on March 12 that an arrested extremist had stated this during interrogation by the Jharkhand Police. He said no other details in this regard are available. In reply to another question, he said as per information available, the Maoists have sophisticated weapons and communication systems. The extremists primarily get a substantial bulk of their weapons by looting and they also get them from illicit weapon manufacturing units, Jaiswal said. The total number of Maoist related incidents has increased from 1,509 in 2006 to 1,565 in 2007, he said. The number of causalities of security forces has increased from 157 in 2006 to 236 in 2007, while in the same period, the number of civilian casualties decreased from 521 to 460.
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March - 12 
The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) claimed that the attacks on the Legislative Assembly and the house of the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Bijoy Koijam were carried out by the outfit’s Cobra Task Force unit. In a state
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The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) claimed that the attacks on the Legislative Assembly and the house of the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Bijoy Koijam were carried out by the outfit’s Cobra Task Force unit. In a statement signed by the ‘publicity and propaganda secretary’ Aheiba Angom, the PREPAK warned people to stay away from the quarters and houses of the ministers and MLAs as the outfit plans to continue attacking these places.
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March - 12 
The Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said in Rajya Sabha (upper house of parliament) on March 12 that infiltration from Pakistan and Bangladesh has declined, reports Times of India. "Available information about apprehension of foreign intruders indi
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The Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said in Rajya Sabha (upper house of parliament) on March 12 that infiltration from Pakistan and Bangladesh has declined, reports Times of India. "Available information about apprehension of foreign intruders indicates a decline in cross-border infiltration on the Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh borders", he said. Since 1947, Patil said, about 80,000 intruders had crossed Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh borders. Most of them were arrested and deported, he stated. The Minister also said that during 2007, 128 foreign intruders were arrested on the India-Pakistan border, the same number as the previous year. In 2005, 202 intruders were arrested on the border. On the India-Bangladesh border, 4206 persons were arrested in 2007, down from 5130 in 2006. In 2005, 6384 persons were arrested on that border, he said. The Minister also ruled out the possibility of Bangladeshi migrants indulging in left-wing extremist activities. In a separate reply to a question on the impact of the scrapping of the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Radhika Selvi, said that the Government is aware of illegal immigration from Bangladesh into various parts of India. However, as this activity takes places clandestinely, no specific details are available about the magnitude of this illegal infiltration, she said.
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March - 12 
Three suspected militants were killed by the Assam Rifles (AR) personnel during an exchange of fire at Khoikai village under Kasom Khullen police station in the Ukhrul district on March 12, reports Kanglaonline. Two pistols (USA made) with two magazi
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Three suspected militants were killed by the Assam Rifles (AR) personnel during an exchange of fire at Khoikai village under Kasom Khullen police station in the Ukhrul district on March 12, reports Kanglaonline. Two pistols (USA made) with two magazines loaded with live rounds of 9-mm and one Chinese hand grenade along with three fired out cases of 9-mm bullets were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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March - 13 
A militant of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as Kitoyi Zhimo, of Zekiye village under Satakha sub-division in the Zunheboto district was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Electrical Colony in the capital
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A militant of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K), identified as Kitoyi Zhimo, of Zekiye village under Satakha sub-division in the Zunheboto district was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Electrical Colony in the capital Kohima on March 13, reports Shillong Times. Police recovered three empty cases, one live round of ammunition and one bullet head from the incident site.
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March - 13 
Assam Tribune reports that the army shot dead a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Rupa Moran, after he lobbed a grenade at the troops at Hatibandha village under Tengakhat Police Station in the Dibrugarh district on March 13.
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Assam Tribune reports that the army shot dead a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Rupa Moran, after he lobbed a grenade at the troops at Hatibandha village under Tengakhat Police Station in the Dibrugarh district on March 13.
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March - 13 
Four persons were killed and nine others injured in a police firing on an irate mob which was protesting against the dismantling of a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) camp at Bengtol in the Chirang district on March 13, PTI reports. Over
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Four persons were killed and nine others injured in a police firing on an irate mob which was protesting against the dismantling of a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) camp at Bengtol in the Chirang district on March 13, PTI reports. Over 2000 people tried to prevent the NDFB camp from being dismantled claiming that it was required in the interest of peace as the outfit was in a cease-fire agreement with the Centre. According to sources, the NDFB mobilised people of the area to protest against the closing down of the camp.
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March - 13 
Indian Express reports that fifteen Naxalites (left-wing extremists) belonging to different groups surrendered to the Police in the Khammam and Kurnool districts on March 13. While ten extremists, including Vagaboina Saraiah alias Sagar, the district
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Indian Express reports that fifteen Naxalites (left-wing extremists) belonging to different groups surrendered to the Police in the Khammam and Kurnool districts on March 13. While ten extremists, including Vagaboina Saraiah alias Sagar, the district committee secretary of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML)’s Praja Prathighatana group, surrendered in Khammam, five more surrendered in Kurnool. The Officer on Special Duty in Nandyal, Mohan Rao, said that the surrender was a part of the ‘Operation Velugu Bata’ launched by the police.
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March - 13 
On March 13, Babita, the Uttar Pradesh unit chief of the Women Guerrilla Squad of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a head money of INR 20,000, was arrested from Mau village near the Vijaygarh Fort by the Sonebhadra district po
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On March 13, Babita, the Uttar Pradesh unit chief of the Women Guerrilla Squad of the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a head money of INR 20,000, was arrested from Mau village near the Vijaygarh Fort by the Sonebhadra district police, reports Indian Express. A .9 mm pistol of American make and six cartridges were recovered from her possession. With the arrest, Police claimed to have exposed some Maoist plans, including the one to blow up the Sasaram Jail in Bihar. Ram Kumar, the district Superintendent of Police, said, "Babita, who joined the extremist movement five years ago, was wanted for murder, dacoity and robbery. The cash reward on her head was announced from Lucknow in 2006."
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March - 13 
On March 13, sixteen cadres of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) surrendered to the police in Muzaffarpur, reports The Hindu. Of those who surrendered, five were wanted in several criminal cases, the Muzaffarpur District Superintendent of Pol
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On March 13, sixteen cadres of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) surrendered to the police in Muzaffarpur, reports The Hindu. Of those who surrendered, five were wanted in several criminal cases, the Muzaffarpur District Superintendent of Police Ratna Sanjay said. The Maoists also deposited over 50 kilograms of explosives, six detonators, two landmines, seven pistols, four rifles, two guns and several rounds of ammunition.
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March - 13 
On March 13, the West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, replying to the Governor's address in the State Legislative Assembly, blamed Jharkhand for the Maoist insurgency in his State, reports Indian Express. "Our problem is that the Maois
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On March 13, the West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, replying to the Governor's address in the State Legislative Assembly, blamed Jharkhand for the Maoist insurgency in his State, reports Indian Express. "Our problem is that the Maoists are well entrenched in our neighbouring state of Jharkhand and they undergo training there. Unfortunately, the Jharkhand government is not doing much to check the menace. The Maoists strike here and later flee to that State" he stated. "In fact, had there been no involvement of the Maoists, the situation in Nandigram would not have flared up as it had been last year", he added.
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March - 13 
Suspected Black Widow (BW) militants abducted five persons, including three officials of a private construction company working on the North Cachar Hills stretch of the East-West corridor of the National Highways Authority of India. Project manager U
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Suspected Black Widow (BW) militants abducted five persons, including three officials of a private construction company working on the North Cachar Hills stretch of the East-West corridor of the National Highways Authority of India. Project manager Umesh Suresh Verma, deputy project manager Juga Prasad Deka and senior technical engineer Dhruba Jyoti Choudhury were abducted along with driver Babul Bora and Assam Police constable Tapan Singh Timung. Police said that they were probably waylaid and abducted from a site between Mandardisa and Hatikhali, under Langting police station. The vehicle in which they were travelling was later found abandoned near an Army camp at Ardaupur.
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March - 13 
Two cadres of the Naga People’s Council (NPC) were arrested by a combined force of Imphal West commandos and AR personnel at Kwakeithel on March 13. The duo was identified as Sanglai Sangreiyo alias Lindo of Leihaoram village in the Ukhrul district a
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Two cadres of the Naga People’s Council (NPC) were arrested by a combined force of Imphal West commandos and AR personnel at Kwakeithel on March 13. The duo was identified as Sanglai Sangreiyo alias Lindo of Leihaoram village in the Ukhrul district and Thingnamei Luckison alias Mongreingam of Harup village in the Senapati district.
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March - 13 
Two persons, including a minor, were injured in a grenade blast in an ice factory at Rupaisiding in the Tinsukia district on March 13.
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Two persons, including a minor, were injured in a grenade blast in an ice factory at Rupaisiding in the Tinsukia district on March 13.
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March - 14 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was arrested along with electronic gadgets, including a laptop, the police said on March 15, reports The Hindu. The police raided the house of Shabir Ahmed alias Pappu in the Sabra village on March 14-night and recove
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant was arrested along with electronic gadgets, including a laptop, the police said on March 15, reports The Hindu. The police raided the house of Shabir Ahmed alias Pappu in the Sabra village on March 14-night and recovered a laptop and pen drive from his possession, they said. The laptop recovered from Pappu originally belonged to slain LeT ‘divisional commander’ Abu Umar, the police said, adding Umar was involved in the killing of Deputy Superintendent of Police Shelly Singh. During interrogation, Pappu has revealed that the laptop was given to him by LeT ‘divisional commander’ Abu Kasha, the sources said. The police suspect that important information about the militant outfit could be stored in the laptop.
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March - 14 
According to Times of India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a focused Geographical Information System (GIS) using high-resolution satellite images to track down terrorists and Naxalites (left-wing extremists) from their h
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According to Times of India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a focused Geographical Information System (GIS) using high-resolution satellite images to track down terrorists and Naxalites (left-wing extremists) from their hideouts in hilly areas and dense forests across the country. The technology will be first used by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Union Home Ministry sources stated. The information will also be provided to specialised police forces in States — like the Greyhound in Andhra Pradesh — during co-ordinated operations against insurgents and extremists. Accordingly, a memorandum of understanding was signed on March 14 by the CRPF Inspector General (Operations), A. P. Maheshwari, and Joint Secretary (Department of Space), R. G. Nadadur, in New Delhi.
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March - 14 
Assam Tribune reports that Police arrested three cadres of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) from Matikhola Gojalipar village in the Howraghat area of Karbi Anglong district on an unspecified date.
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Assam Tribune reports that Police arrested three cadres of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) from Matikhola Gojalipar village in the Howraghat area of Karbi Anglong district on an unspecified date.
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March - 14 
The Assam government directed the police on March 14 to shift all members of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDBF) to three designated camps, reports Telegraph. According to the officials, the proximity of the NDFB cadres to members of the
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The Assam government directed the police on March 14 to shift all members of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDBF) to three designated camps, reports Telegraph. According to the officials, the proximity of the NDFB cadres to members of the disbanded Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) was causing law and order problems and the rival groups needed to be distanced.
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March - 14 
The security forces arrested a cadre of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant from different locations. The PLA militant, identified as Arubam Deven alias Sanaton, was arrested during a search ope
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The security forces arrested a cadre of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant from different locations. The PLA militant, identified as Arubam Deven alias Sanaton, was arrested during a search operation at Heibongpokpi Mayai Leikai by the commandos of Imphal West. Preliminary interrogation revealed that he joined the outfit in 1996 under one slain ‘sergeant’ Benon of PLA and was now working in the finance section under one Sunil of the PLA. A ‘sergeant’ of PULF (Azad faction), identified as Mohammed Ebomcha, was arrested with a 9-mm pistol having five live rounds on March 14.
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March - 14 
The surrendered Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants on March 14 decided to ask the Meghalaya government for general amnesty, reports Telegraph. The decision was taken at the first meeting of the surrendered militants, chaired by
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The surrendered Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants on March 14 decided to ask the Meghalaya government for general amnesty, reports Telegraph. The decision was taken at the first meeting of the surrendered militants, chaired by its former chairman Julius Dorphang, at Mawlong. "We have decided to urge the Centre and the state to grant general amnesty to all the surrendered HNLC militants. We want the government to provide a better rehabilitation package to prevent them from going astray," Dorphang said. There are more than 100 surrendered HNLC militants in capital Shillong. "Most of these boys are poor and are finding it difficult to sustain themselves," he said, adding that many of them are yet to receive the rehabilitation package. Dorphang said. He also refuted allegations that the surrendered HNLC militants had campaigned for the ruling Congress party in the recently-concluded legislative Assembly elections. "The allegations are not true. The surrendered militants were free to support any candidate," he added.
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March - 14 
Three suspected militants of the Umar Farooq faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) abducted an assistant engineer of the minor irrigation department, identified as Pungjumbam Lalji Singh, from his house at Canchipur Heinoumakhong und
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Three suspected militants of the Umar Farooq faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) abducted an assistant engineer of the minor irrigation department, identified as Pungjumbam Lalji Singh, from his house at Canchipur Heinoumakhong under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district. The militants have demanded a heavy monetary demand for the safe release of the engineer, family sources said.
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March - 14 
Two dead bodies were recovered by police on March 14, reports Kanglaonline. The highly decomposed bodies, which police said may be of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants who went missing since March 1, were recovered by the Lamshang police from a
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Two dead bodies were recovered by police on March 14, reports Kanglaonline. The highly decomposed bodies, which police said may be of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militants who went missing since March 1, were recovered by the Lamshang police from a place at Phayeng Ching under Saikhul police station in the Senapati district.
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March - 14 
Two People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants took away a motorcycle along with a cell phone from the gate of the residence of a youth hailing from Langthabal Lap.
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Two People's Liberation Army (PLA) militants took away a motorcycle along with a cell phone from the gate of the residence of a youth hailing from Langthabal Lap.
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March - 15 
Four persons were killed and more than 50 others, including some women and children, were injured in a grenade blast at Jonai in the Dhemaji district on March 15-night, reports Assam Tribune. According to official sources, about 15,000 people gathere
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Four persons were killed and more than 50 others, including some women and children, were injured in a grenade blast at Jonai in the Dhemaji district on March 15-night, reports Assam Tribune. According to official sources, about 15,000 people gathered in a field near the Jonai circuit house to celebrate Ali-Aye-Ligang, a festival of the Mising community, when suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants lobbed a grenade at the crowd. The deceased were identified as Bina Pegu, Kabita Sonowal, Sahadhan Ali and Someswar Sutradhar. However, the ULFA has denied its involvement in the attack.
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March - 15 
Hindustan Times reports that suspected militants ambushed a security post at Minou in the Chandel district on March 15, official sources said. No casualty was reported in the attack at the camp, located about eight km from the town bordering Myanmar,
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Hindustan Times reports that suspected militants ambushed a security post at Minou in the Chandel district on March 15, official sources said. No casualty was reported in the attack at the camp, located about eight km from the town bordering Myanmar, sources said. The insurgents fired bullets and lobbed grenades and tried to enter the camp. Security personnel retaliated and the attackers fled to nearby thick jungles, they said, adding that it was yet to be confirmed whether the camp belonged to Assam Rifles or the army.
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March - 15 
Manipur People’s Army (MPA) cadres of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on March 15-morning attacked a post of the Assam Rifles (AR) located at T. Minnou village near the Myanmar international border, some seven to eight kilometre south wes
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Manipur People’s Army (MPA) cadres of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on March 15-morning attacked a post of the Assam Rifles (AR) located at T. Minnou village near the Myanmar international border, some seven to eight kilometre south west of Moreh police station, in the Chandel district and claimed causing heavy casualties and damage to the post, reports Kanglaonline. The UNLF while claiming responsibility for the attack said that it was carried out by a company of the 293 battalion of MPA under "Operation Canon" and it was a two hour long attack. It also said that around 10 security force personnel may have died along with injuries caused to many others.
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March - 15 
On March 15, an attack by a group of heavily armed cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on a Special Police Officer (SPO) camp in the Dantewada district was repulsed by alert SPOs, reports IANS. Superintendent of Police Rahul Sh
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On March 15, an attack by a group of heavily armed cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on a Special Police Officer (SPO) camp in the Dantewada district was repulsed by alert SPOs, reports IANS. Superintendent of Police Rahul Sharma said a group of around 24 Maoists opened indiscriminate fire on the Chitalanka camp, but had to retreat when the SPOs retaliated. The camp housing about 20-25 SPOs is located two kilometers from district headquarters Dantewada town and is very close to the official residence of the District Collector and Superintendent of Police.
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March - 15 
Shillong Times reports that two persons, identified as Lalmoia Hrangkhol and Jave Kamei hailing from the North Cachar Hills district of Assam, were arrested on March 15 at Mawlai in the capital Shillong for having links with the Black Widow (BW) mili
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Shillong Times reports that two persons, identified as Lalmoia Hrangkhol and Jave Kamei hailing from the North Cachar Hills district of Assam, were arrested on March 15 at Mawlai in the capital Shillong for having links with the Black Widow (BW) militants. Police said an amount of INR 490,000 was also recovered from them.
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March - 15 
Six hardcore ULFA militants surrendered and laid down their arms at a formal ceremony at the Kamrup Deputy Commissioner’s office. The militants were involved in many operations, including bomb blasts, in and around Guwahati besides recruitment drives
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Six hardcore ULFA militants surrendered and laid down their arms at a formal ceremony at the Kamrup Deputy Commissioner’s office. The militants were involved in many operations, including bomb blasts, in and around Guwahati besides recruitment drives in lower Assam. The surrenedre militants were identified as Jitu Das alias Lachit Deka alias Paraou alias Bipul, Dwijen Deka alias Ashanta Hazarika, Chitra Boro alias Sagar Saikia, Akhil Das alias Raju Saikia, Niranjan Bezbaruah alias Bhaity, and Guru Prasad Das alias Garu Basumatary alias Gunojeet Haloi. The militants said that they were getting increasingly disillusioned with the manner of functioning of the outfit, especially their top leaders, which made them quit it and return to the mainstream. The militants deposited a Chinese pistol, an Italian pistol, three pressure grenades, and some ammunition of 9 mm pistol, .38 pistol and .32 pistol.
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March - 15 
The security forces on March 15 neutralised two hide-outs of the militants in Rajouri and Poonch districts and recovered arms, ammunition and explosives, Daily Excelsior reported. About 6-kg RDX, four grenades and 50 AK rounds were recovered by the S
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The security forces on March 15 neutralised two hide-outs of the militants in Rajouri and Poonch districts and recovered arms, ammunition and explosives, Daily Excelsior reported. About 6-kg RDX, four grenades and 50 AK rounds were recovered by the SFs during a search operation in the Chakli forest area of Dharamshal police station in the Rajouri district. Another hide-out of the militants was busted at Katarlay Ban in the Sarhuti area under the jurisdiction of Gursai police station in the Poonch district. Recoveries made from the hide-out include one AK rifle, three magazines, 56 rounds, one IED, 11 pistol rounds and two grenades. No arrests were made from any of the two hide-outs, sources said.
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March - 15 
Three militants were killed in separate encounters with the Army and police in the North Lakhimpur and Karbi Anglong districts on March 15, reported Assam Tribune. The security force (SF) personnel killed two militants, suspected to be either fro
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Three militants were killed in separate encounters with the Army and police in the North Lakhimpur and Karbi Anglong districts on March 15, reported Assam Tribune. The security force (SF) personnel killed two militants, suspected to be either from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) or the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDBF), during an exchange of fire at Silikhaguri Sapori under Narayanpur police station in the North Lakhimpur district. An injured militant escaped with his AK-47 rifle, while a pistol with five rounds of ammunition and a revolver with four rounds were recovered from the slain militants, the sources said. In a separate encounter in the Karbi Anglong district, an NDFB militant was killed by the SF personnel. A group of three NDFB militants involved in extortion had gone to collect the money when SF personnel stopped them, but they managed to escape after opening fire. The SFs chased the militants and in an encounter at Panbari area under Diphu police station, killed one of them. However, the two others managed to escape. The SFs seized a .32 bore revolver and five cartridges, a hand grenade and a mobile set from the slain militant.
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March - 15 
Three militants were killed in separate encounters with the Army and police in the North Lakhimpur and Karbi Anglong districts on March 15, reported Assam Tribune. The security force (SF) personnel killed two militants, suspected to be either fro
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Three militants were killed in separate encounters with the Army and police in the North Lakhimpur and Karbi Anglong districts on March 15, reported Assam Tribune. The security force (SF) personnel killed two militants, suspected to be either from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) or the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDBF), during an exchange of fire at Silikhaguri Sapori under Narayanpur police station in the North Lakhimpur district. An injured militant escaped with his AK-47 rifle, while a pistol with five rounds of ammunition and a revolver with four rounds were recovered from the slain militants, the sources said. In a separate encounter in the Karbi Anglong district, an NDFB militant was killed by the SF personnel. A group of three NDFB militants involved in extortion had gone to collect the money when SF personnel stopped them, but they managed to escape after opening fire. The SFs chased the militants and in an encounter at Panbari area under Diphu police station, killed one of them. However, the two others managed to escape. The SFs seized a .32 bore revolver and five cartridges, a hand grenade and a mobile set from the slain militant.
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March - 16 
A top National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, Kivi Kips, secretary of the Lota and National Social Welfare, and ‘Captain’ Vikiye Zhimomi, have defected to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)
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A top National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, Kivi Kips, secretary of the Lota and National Social Welfare, and ‘Captain’ Vikiye Zhimomi, have defected to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on March 16, reports Nagaland Post. Kips said in a statement, "Though holding no grudge or ill feelings towards any individual…I have realized that I had gone astray working without knowing that K- group neither holds political background nor future." In a separate statement, Zhimomi said some "political leaders at State" had misguided him and forced him to join the K-group. Both Kips and Zhimomi said henceforth they would work for the "mainstream organization" under the collective leadership of Isak Chishi Swu and Muivah.
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March - 16 
At least two suspected militants were killed by the Imphal West police commandos in two separate incidents. A team of Imphal West district police commandos shot dead one suspected militant while another managed to escape at Thouda Bhabok Leikai after
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At least two suspected militants were killed by the Imphal West police commandos in two separate incidents. A team of Imphal West district police commandos shot dead one suspected militant while another managed to escape at Thouda Bhabok Leikai after a brief encounter. The police recovered one 9-mm pistol with five rounds from the slain militant’s possession. During another incident, some unidentified gunmen shot dead a suspected militant and left the dead body at a road connecting Uchiwa Kabui Khul and Awapali under Mayang Imphal police station.
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March - 16 
Director General of Police (DGP) P. Rajendran said in Coimbatore on March 16 that 60 check posts have been set up along the coastal areas for intensifying patrolling to check infiltration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) into the State,
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Director General of Police (DGP) P. Rajendran said in Coimbatore on March 16 that 60 check posts have been set up along the coastal areas for intensifying patrolling to check infiltration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) into the State, reports New Indian Express. The DGP also said the police have formed special teams to counter the left-wing extremist threat in all the districts and they are being given special training.
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March - 16 
Elsewhere in the State, the Awantipora Police seized around 50 kilograms of RDX, which had been concealed in two jerry cans of 20 and 30 Kg weight and then wrapped in two Polythene bags
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Elsewhere in the State, the Awantipora Police seized around 50 kilograms of RDX, which had been concealed in two jerry cans of 20 and 30 Kg weight and then wrapped in two Polythene bags
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March - 16 
Militants hurled a hand grenade at the house of a Municipal Councilor in the Bandipora town on March 16-night. The explosive missed the intended target and there was no damage. SFs also recovered a live grenade from an orchard in the Bandipora distri
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Militants hurled a hand grenade at the house of a Municipal Councilor in the Bandipora town on March 16-night. The explosive missed the intended target and there was no damage. SFs also recovered a live grenade from an orchard in the Bandipora district which was later neutralised safely.
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March - 16 
National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants shot dead Bigrai Basumatary alias Belaibe, ‘secretary’ of the surrendered NDFB Welfare Association, on March 16-night, Telegraph reports. His bullet-riddled body was found at Dhaolabari Ashuline,
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants shot dead Bigrai Basumatary alias Belaibe, ‘secretary’ of the surrendered NDFB Welfare Association, on March 16-night, Telegraph reports. His bullet-riddled body was found at Dhaolabari Ashuline, near Kokrajhar town. Police said Belaibe was killed by the NDFB cadres on the suspicion of maintaining close links with former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadres.
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March - 16 
National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan said that the Union Government has received intelligence reports that some sympathisers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in certain "small" pockets of Kerala and Tamil Nadu were extending support
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National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan said that the Union Government has received intelligence reports that some sympathisers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in certain "small" pockets of Kerala and Tamil Nadu were extending support to the outfit in various forms, reports The Hindu. During a visit to the Sree Krishna Temple near Alappuzha in Kerala on March 16, he told television channels that both the States have been asked to monitor their activities, adding the reports were passed on to the intelligence agencies in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
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March - 16 
New Indian Express reports on March 16 that four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a former coal mine worker identified as Pittala Sankaraiah, at his home in the Kanagarthi village of Peddapalli mandal (admin
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New Indian Express reports on March 16 that four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a former coal mine worker identified as Pittala Sankaraiah, at his home in the Kanagarthi village of Peddapalli mandal (administrative division) in the Karimnagar district. The son of the slain person had also been killed by the Maoists on suspicion of the former being a police informer.
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March - 16 
Security forces (SFs) killed Hafiz Naasir, one of the most wanted militants and the Kashmir valley chief of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in an encounter at village Chatlura near Sopore town in the Baramulla district on March 16, according to Daily Exce
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Security forces (SFs) killed Hafiz Naasir, one of the most wanted militants and the Kashmir valley chief of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in an encounter at village Chatlura near Sopore town in the Baramulla district on March 16, according to Daily Excelsior. Lt. Col. M. S. Kadam, the officiating Commanding Officer of Rashtriya Rifles (22 Battalion), and another soldier, identified as Pradeep Kumar, are reported to have died and four SF personnel injured in the encounter. Hafiz Naasir, a Pakistani militant, had been appointed sometime in 2007 as LeT operational chief in Kashmir after working in the Valley for about ten years. One AK-47 rifle was recovered from his possession. Deputy Inspector General of Police (north Kashmir), Dr. B Srinivas, described Naasir as the most wanted militant in the Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara districts.
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March - 16 
Telegraph reports that Police recovered an Improvised Explosive Device weighing about one-kg from an abandoned bag at Mahakali tea estate in the Tinsukia district.
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Telegraph reports that Police recovered an Improvised Explosive Device weighing about one-kg from an abandoned bag at Mahakali tea estate in the Tinsukia district.
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March - 16 
The AR authorities on March 16 said that only one trooper died and four others were wounded in the incident. An AR statement added that two militants were killed and five others wounded in the AR retaliatory action.
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The AR authorities on March 16 said that only one trooper died and four others were wounded in the incident. An AR statement added that two militants were killed and five others wounded in the AR retaliatory action.
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March - 16 
Unidentified persons opened fire at the Uripok polem Leikai residence of the Manipur Tribal Development Corporation’s General Manager W Samananda, reports Sangai Express. However, he escaped unhurt.
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Unidentified persons opened fire at the Uripok polem Leikai residence of the Manipur Tribal Development Corporation’s General Manager W Samananda, reports Sangai Express. However, he escaped unhurt.
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March - 17 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant involved in several bomb blasts in the Tinsukia district was killed in an encounter with the police at Dirakbokhai village in the Dibrugarh district on March 17, reports PTI. Two other militants, howe
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant involved in several bomb blasts in the Tinsukia district was killed in an encounter with the police at Dirakbokhai village in the Dibrugarh district on March 17, reports PTI. Two other militants, however, escaped.
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March - 17 
An unidentified person was shot dead by militants at a spot located between Phabakchao and Komlakhong under Mayang Imphal police station.
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An unidentified person was shot dead by militants at a spot located between Phabakchao and Komlakhong under Mayang Imphal police station.
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March - 17 
At least seven non-Manipuris were shot dead by unidentified militants at Mayang Imphal Hanglun in the capital Imphal on March 17, according to The Hindu. The victims were sellers of tobacco products, which were banned by the People’s Liberation Army
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At least seven non-Manipuris were shot dead by unidentified militants at Mayang Imphal Hanglun in the capital Imphal on March 17, according to The Hindu. The victims were sellers of tobacco products, which were banned by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
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March - 17 
Elsewhere in the Sibsagar district, a suspected ULFA militant, Satyajit Chetia, was seriously injured when one of the bombs being carried by him exploded.
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Elsewhere in the Sibsagar district, a suspected ULFA militant, Satyajit Chetia, was seriously injured when one of the bombs being carried by him exploded.
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March - 17 
On March 17, the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) headed by Verappa Moily recommended the implementation of a 14-point strategy to combat left-wing extremism, reports IANS. "A long-term (10-year) and short-term (5-year) programme of action bas
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On March 17, the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) headed by Verappa Moily recommended the implementation of a 14-point strategy to combat left-wing extremism, reports IANS. "A long-term (10-year) and short-term (5-year) programme of action based on the 14-point strategy announced in parliament may be formulated by the union government in consultation with the concerned state governments to identify state specific action (to combat Maoism)," Moily said. He added that along with the 14-point strategy, negotiations with the extremist outfits should be an important mode of conflict resolution. The Commission recommended enhancing the capacity of the security forces to act effectively and firmly in the troubled areas and proposed formation of special task forces on the lines of Greyhounds in Andhra Pradesh. Local level police stations should also be strengthened, the commission stated.
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March - 17 
On March 17, the Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that 15 of the total 30 districts of the State have been identified as Maoist-affected districts so far. In reply to a question raised by the ruling Biju Janata Dal legislator Atanu Sabyasach
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On March 17, the Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that 15 of the total 30 districts of the State have been identified as Maoist-affected districts so far. In reply to a question raised by the ruling Biju Janata Dal legislator Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak on the issue, Patnaik said 14 revenue districts such as Koraput, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Nawarangpur, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal and Jajpur had been declared identified as Maoist-affected. The Chief Minister said that the district of Nayagarh had also been included in the category after the Maoist attack and arms loot incident on the night of February 15, 2008. He further said that 63 Maoists have been arrested from different parts of Orissa between September 2007 and February 2008.
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March - 17 
Quoting a senior police official, Daily News and Analysis has reported that 56 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Maharashtra are raising funds for the Maoists. "We have concrete information that these 56 NGOs work for naxalites [Maoists] and a
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Quoting a senior police official, Daily News and Analysis has reported that 56 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Maharashtra are raising funds for the Maoists. "We have concrete information that these 56 NGOs work for naxalites [Maoists] and are raising funds and recruiting people at various levels. The funds so raised are channelled through various conduits that they have created over a period of time", he said. According to the report, NGOs based in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur have been under the scanner for quite some time now. All of them work under the umbrella of the Tactical United Front (TUF) and the All India People’s Resistance Forum (AIPRF) — a conglomerate of groups sympathising with the Maoist cause. The officer added, "Run by educated people, these NGOs are instrumental in conducting brainwash sessions of the new recruits, who are primarily locals and tribals from Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Yavatmal districts."
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March - 17 
Sangai Express reports that another person, identified as Kaimonsang Gangte of Chengkongpai Colony, was shot dead by unidentified militants near the Chengkongpang Telephone Exchange under Churachandpur police station.
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Sangai Express reports that another person, identified as Kaimonsang Gangte of Chengkongpai Colony, was shot dead by unidentified militants near the Chengkongpang Telephone Exchange under Churachandpur police station.
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March - 17 
Troops guarding the Line of Control arrested two infiltrators immediately after they sneaked into the Indian side from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the Keran sector on March 17, Daily Excelsior reported. An official spokesman said they were ide
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Troops guarding the Line of Control arrested two infiltrators immediately after they sneaked into the Indian side from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the Keran sector on March 17, Daily Excelsior reported. An official spokesman said they were identified as 23-year-old Mehmood Sheikh and Zaheer Ahmad Abasi. They had reportedly crossed into PoK to receive arms training a few years ago. This was the second infiltration attempt in the Kashmir valley after snow started melting on the border this year. Two militants had surrendered in the same sector last week.
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March - 18 
A day earlier, Anil Kumawat, Secretary (Internal Security) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, said that the Maoists are in touch with certain terrorist outfits based in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast. Kumawat informed the media in Lucknow, c
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A day earlier, Anil Kumawat, Secretary (Internal Security) in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, said that the Maoists are in touch with certain terrorist outfits based in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast. Kumawat informed the media in Lucknow, capital of Uttar Pradesh, after the first day’s deliberations at a two-day meeting of the anti-Maoist task force, "While we were still trying to ascertain their modus operandi for maintaining contact, we have also thrashed out a sound strategy to deal with them." "I do not think the Indian Naxal outfits depend on Nepal Naxalites for supply of arms for which they have their own network, but we have sufficient reason to believe that they are in regular contact with each other", he added..
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March - 18 
A retired sepoy of the Indian Army was arrested by the special cell of Delhi Police from the Jama Masjid area on March 18-evening on charges of maintaining links with the Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI),
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A retired sepoy of the Indian Army was arrested by the special cell of Delhi Police from the Jama Masjid area on March 18-evening on charges of maintaining links with the Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports Times of India. The arrested person, identified as Javed Ahmed, was en route to hand over some classified documents related to the armed forces to an ISI agent. Several other papers containing details on training provided in the army were also seized from him. Police described Ahmed as part of an espionage ring operating in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh for the past several years. Delhi Police is presently on the look out for the ISI agent, identified as Siddhqui, and his other accomplices.
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March - 18 
An expert in guerrilla warfare from Jharkhand, Ahin Beltapu, was arrested along with five All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadres, including a woman, from a hideout in Chekta Basti inside the jungles of Karbi Anglong district on March 18.
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An expert in guerrilla warfare from Jharkhand, Ahin Beltapu, was arrested along with five All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadres, including a woman, from a hideout in Chekta Basti inside the jungles of Karbi Anglong district on March 18. The other AANLA militants arrested were identified as Rajesh Singh alias Ranjit Karket, Dilip Toppo, Sunil Modi, Mirmashi Toppo and Jayanti Karkate, hailing from different parts of the Karbi Anglong and Golaghat districts.
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March - 18 
An expert in guerrilla warfare from Jharkhand, Ahin Beltapu, was arrested along with five All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadres, including a woman, from a hideout in Chekta Basti near Chokihola inside the jungles of Karbi Anglong distri
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An expert in guerrilla warfare from Jharkhand, Ahin Beltapu, was arrested along with five All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) cadres, including a woman, from a hideout in Chekta Basti near Chokihola inside the jungles of Karbi Anglong district on March 18. Other AANLA militants arrested along with Beltapu were identified as, Rajesh Singh alias Ranjit Karket, Dilip Toppo, Sunil Modi, Mirmashi Toppo and Jayanti Karkate, are from different parts of Karbi Anglong and Golaghat districts.
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March - 18 
On March 18, joint security forces (SFs) of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh killed 17 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including seven women inside the Darelli forest under Pamedu police station in the Bijapur district, reports Th
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On March 18, joint security forces (SFs) of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh killed 17 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including seven women inside the Darelli forest under Pamedu police station in the Bijapur district, reports The Hindu. The encounter followed an aerial survey that revealed an ongoing plenum of the Maoists attended by 60 cadres. A top Maoist leader from Andhra Pradesh and four squad commanders of Khammam district in Andhra Pradesh were believed to be among those killed. Khammam Superintendent of Police D.S. Chauhan confirmed that those killed in the encounter were mostly from Khammam district. Weapons including an AK-47, three Self Loading Rifles (SLRs), landmines and many single shot weapons were recovered following two spells of the ambushes by the SFs. Police sources said more than 500 shots were fired by both sides in two spells — one at 9 AM and another four hours later. While 13 Maoists were killed in the first spell of encounter, four others were killed during the second assault.
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March - 18 
On March 18, Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal said in a written reply in Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) that the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and its associates were planning to commit serial blasts and oth
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On March 18, Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal said in a written reply in Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) that the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and its associates were planning to commit serial blasts and other serious offences in the country, reports PTI. "While there was no present input indicating any specific plans of SIMI to attack important installation, ...One arrested person disclosed that he along with his SIMI associates were planning to commit serial blasts and other serious offences", Jaiswal said.
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March - 18 
Police neutralised an armed gang of former naxalites (left-wing extremists), named Telangana Jagarana Sena (TJS) in Sircilla sub-division in the Karimnagar district. Seven TJS cadres were arrested and two 9 mm pistols and 16 rounds of ammunition, one
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Police neutralised an armed gang of former naxalites (left-wing extremists), named Telangana Jagarana Sena (TJS) in Sircilla sub-division in the Karimnagar district. Seven TJS cadres were arrested and two 9 mm pistols and 16 rounds of ammunition, one air pistol, two dummy pistols, five soap bombs and pellets used in the air-pistols were recovered from their possession. The TJS was formed by former cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and the naxalites belonging to the Janasakthi group to eliminate some soft targets and create a sensation by killing a former Telegu Desam Party (TDP) legislator in the district. Superintendent of Police Y. Gangadhar said that the arrested include former Maoist dalam (squad) member Ponnam Tirupathi Goud alias Prabhakar, M. Ramulu alias Ramanna, former Janashakthi dalam commander Annadi Srinivas Reddy alias Santosh, former Janashakthi dalam members Kammari Ratnakar alias Dayakar, Malyala Purnachander alias Janardhan, and former Janashakthi commander Malyala Rajesh alias Johnson and an agent Yerram Mallesham. The naxalites, however, said that the TJS was constituted for formation of Telangana state.
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March - 18 
Security forces shot dead Jehangir Ahmed Bhat alias Chhota Jehangir, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) Anantnag ‘District Commander’, in a joint operation at Dogripora in the Awantipore area of Pulwama district on March 18, according to Daily Excelsior.
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Security forces shot dead Jehangir Ahmed Bhat alias Chhota Jehangir, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) Anantnag ‘District Commander’, in a joint operation at Dogripora in the Awantipore area of Pulwama district on March 18, according to Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information, the security forces (SFs) raided the house of one Abdul Hameed Bhat and killed the militant on the spot. SFs also recovered two AK rifles, one pistol, one hand grenade, two RPG rounds, 56 AK rounds, and three pistol rounds from the hideout.
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March - 18 
The president of the Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U), Seitnmang Chongloi, along with three others allegedly involved in the murder of KRA founder member and commander-in-chief K Hangsing in New Delhi in November 2007 were killed by the KR
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The president of the Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U), Seitnmang Chongloi, along with three others allegedly involved in the murder of KRA founder member and commander-in-chief K Hangsing in New Delhi in November 2007 were killed by the KRA militants at Saikhul in Senapati district. The killed persons included Bungkholal Chongloi, who contested in the Assembly elections twice from the Kangpokpi constituency and was also a retired jailer, Paochang Chongloi and Nehjahan Chongloi.
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March - 18 
The Union government has said that at least 20 youths abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) from the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh have been kept in camps in neighbouring Myanmar, reports Assam Tribune. Mini
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The Union government has said that at least 20 youths abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) from the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh have been kept in camps in neighbouring Myanmar, reports Assam Tribune. Minister of State for Home Affairs V Radhika Selvi said in Lok Sabha (lower House of Parliament) that the outfit abducted 52 youths on three different occasions in January. While 30 youths were subsequently released, two others escaped from their custody. "The remaining 20 youths are still reported to be in their custody and have been kept in their camps in Myanmar", added the Minister.
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March - 18 
Three cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were killed and two others were injured when unidentified armed militants attacked their camp at Ghoskhata under Dotma police station in the Kokrajhar district on March 18, reports Tele
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Three cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were killed and two others were injured when unidentified armed militants attacked their camp at Ghoskhata under Dotma police station in the Kokrajhar district on March 18, reports Telegraph. The three deceased militants were identified as B. Bhatam, B. Modaram and B. Lambu. According to sources, the assailants came in two vehicles and started firing indiscriminately at the camp. They also set ablaze the camp, which was partially burnt.
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March - 18 
Three cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were killed and two others were injured when unidentified militants attacked their camp at Ghoskhata under Dotma police station in the Kokrajhar district on March 18, reports Telegraph.
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Three cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were killed and two others were injured when unidentified militants attacked their camp at Ghoskhata under Dotma police station in the Kokrajhar district on March 18, reports Telegraph. The three deceased militants were identified as B. Bhatam, B. Modaram and B. Lambu. According to sources, the assailants came in two vehicles and started firing indiscriminately at the camp. They also set ablaze the camp, which was partially burnt.
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March - 18 
Two persons were arrested from Cherragaon in the Borsora area of West Khasi Hills district on March 18-night for allegedly helping Naga militants to extort money from coal exporters, reports Shillong Times. The two arrested were identified as Silin N
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Two persons were arrested from Cherragaon in the Borsora area of West Khasi Hills district on March 18-night for allegedly helping Naga militants to extort money from coal exporters, reports Shillong Times. The two arrested were identified as Silin N Sangma and Hiruth A Sangma.
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March - 18 
Unidentified militants killed seven more non-local labourers and injured two others injured on March 18, taking the death toll to 14 in similar incidents since March 17, reports Kanglaonline. While five persons were killed at Thumbi foothill in the K
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Unidentified militants killed seven more non-local labourers and injured two others injured on March 18, taking the death toll to 14 in similar incidents since March 17, reports Kanglaonline. While five persons were killed at Thumbi foothill in the Kangla Sangomsang area of Imphal East district, two others were shot dead at Kakching in Thoubal district. Many of the non-locals picked up by the militants escaped death after they were rescued by the locals.
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March - 19 
A deputy commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Dasarapu Radha alias Swapna, carrying a head money of INR 50,000 surrendered before the police in the Warangal district on March 19, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (
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A deputy commander of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Dasarapu Radha alias Swapna, carrying a head money of INR 50,000 surrendered before the police in the Warangal district on March 19, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP) Soumya Mishra said that Radha hailing from Ramakrishnapur in the Chityal mandal (administrative division) had joined the Chityal dalam (squad) in 2003 and worked with top Maoist leaders such as Chettiraja Papaiah alias Somanna and D.V.K. Swamy alias Yadanna. She was working with the newly formed Chennur squad in Adilabad district since 2007.
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March - 19 
According to Indian Express, angered by mass surrenders by their cadres and supporters in the Gadchiroli district, the Maoists killed one more surrendered extremist on March 19-night in the Jaravandi police station area. This takes the death tally in
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According to Indian Express, angered by mass surrenders by their cadres and supporters in the Gadchiroli district, the Maoists killed one more surrendered extremist on March 19-night in the Jaravandi police station area. This takes the death tally in the Maoist reprisal killings since March 17 to three. The Maoists had killed two surrendered insurgents from Kondawahi village, also under the Jaravandi police station, on March 17. "On Wednesday morning, he left Kandli along with his brother-in-law (wife’s brother) Shivram Usendi on motorcycle for Kasansur village. On Thursday morning, people from Sarkheda village, 6 km from Jaravandi, found his body," Gadchiroli district Superintendent of Police Rajesh Pradhan said. "A chit was found near his body which said he had encouraged the people to surrender," Pradhan added.
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March - 19 
Boya Ramanjamma alias Umakka, an extremist belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML)’s Janashakti faction surrendered before SP Shankarbhratha Bagchi in Kurnool district.
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Boya Ramanjamma alias Umakka, an extremist belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML)’s Janashakti faction surrendered before SP Shankarbhratha Bagchi in Kurnool district.
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March - 19 
In a follow-up to the December 31, 2007-arrest of four Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militants, the Delhi Police on March 20 claimed to have arrested two others of the same group from Jalandhar in Punjab, UNI reported. Deputy Commissioner (Specia
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In a follow-up to the December 31, 2007-arrest of four Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) militants, the Delhi Police on March 20 claimed to have arrested two others of the same group from Jalandhar in Punjab, UNI reported. Deputy Commissioner (Special Cell) Alok Kumar said Jaswant Singh alias Kala (31) and Surender Singh alias Fauji (22) were arrested on March 19 near Sutlej bridge in Jalandhar. One .30 Star make pistol and one .22 Star make pistol with 11 live cartridges were recovered from them. While Kala hails from Muktsar, Fauji is a native of Jalandhar in Punjab, he said. Jaswant Singh is a close associate of Jagtar Singh Hawara, former BKI chief in India, arrested in Punjab for the assassination of then Chief Minister Beant Singh. Hawara, who had escaped from Burail jail in 2004, was arrested by Delhi Police in June 2005 in connection with the twin bomb blasts at Liberty and Satyam cinema halls. His interrogation and that of another accused in the Beant Singh assassination case Paramjeet Singh Bheora had led to arrest of four terrorists—Baljeet Singh alias Bahu, Bikkar Singh alias Bant Singh and Kulwinder Singh in December 2007.
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March - 19 
On March 19, Manoj Tiwari, a trooper of the Special Task Force (STF), was killed in an encounter with cadres of the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) at Karra in the Khunti district. The STF was conducting an operation against the JLT, a group of Nax
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On March 19, Manoj Tiwari, a trooper of the Special Task Force (STF), was killed in an encounter with cadres of the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) at Karra in the Khunti district. The STF was conducting an operation against the JLT, a group of Naxalite dropouts, in the Bilsiring forests when Tiwari suffered bullet wounds and later succumbed to his injuries. Police claimed that a JLT cadre too was killed during the operation, but his body could not be recovered.
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March - 19 
One Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant, identified as Gedolf Nongrem of Mawkhar, surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) at the Umsyiem border outpost near Dawki on March 19, Shillong Times reports. During interrogatio
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One Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant, identified as Gedolf Nongrem of Mawkhar, surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) at the Umsyiem border outpost near Dawki on March 19, Shillong Times reports. During interrogation, Nongrem told the BSF that he, along with five others, was lured by one HNLC activist Lungtung of Mawlai to join the banned outfit and had undergone arms training at an HNLC camp in Chittagong, Bangladesh. "I left for Bangladesh in June 2003 and underwent training along with others, including eight female activists, at an HNLC camp in Chittagong," Nongrem said.
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March - 19 
One more non-local person was killed by unidentified militants at 7:30pm (IST) on March 19 at Kumbi in the Bishenpur district raising the death toll to 15, Kanglaonline reports. An indefinite night curfew was imposed in all the districts of the State
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One more non-local person was killed by unidentified militants at 7:30pm (IST) on March 19 at Kumbi in the Bishenpur district raising the death toll to 15, Kanglaonline reports. An indefinite night curfew was imposed in all the districts of the State, adds The Hindu.
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March - 19 
One person was killed and 16 sustained injuries when the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) attempted to blow up a part of the only flyover in the capital Srinagar with an IED blast. A parapet wall of the flyover was destroyed and half-a-dozen vehicles suffered
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One person was killed and 16 sustained injuries when the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) attempted to blow up a part of the only flyover in the capital Srinagar with an IED blast. A parapet wall of the flyover was destroyed and half-a-dozen vehicles suffered damage under the impact of the falling rubble. Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Zone), S. M. Sahai, said that the blast occurred when no vehicle was plying on the apex point of the flyover. He said that militants seem to have planted the IED in a portion which was under construction. HM spokesman Khaleel-ur-Rehman informed the media that militants of his group had attempted to target a paramilitary vehicle. He said it was "unfortunate" that some civilians were also hurt in the blast. Officials and eyewitnesses, however, maintained that there was no paramilitary vehicle around when the explosion occurred. Officials added that a suspect, who was reportedly a student from the nearly Maisuma locality, had been detained for questioning.
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March - 19 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on March 19 that there was no military solution to the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, The Hindu reports. "The way forward lies in a peacefully negotiated political settlement within the framework of a united Sri Lank
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on March 19 that there was no military solution to the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, The Hindu reports. "The way forward lies in a peacefully negotiated political settlement within the framework of a united Sri Lanka acceptable to all communities, including Tamils," he said in reply to a letter from the Marumazharchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) chief Vaiko. The interests of the Tamils in Sri Lanka were of particular significance to India in the country's dealings with the island nation, he said. "It is with this in mind we have welcomed as a first step, the intention of Sri Lankan Government to fully implement the '13th amendment' to its Constitution to give some powers to Tamils," he wrote. On the Sri Lankan Navy's arrest of Indian fishermen, he said: "The welfare and safety of the country's fishermen has been the nation's persistent goal. Whenever necessary, the government has taken this up on a priority basis with Sri Lanka. We have impressed on the Sri Lankan Navy to act with restraint and treat Indian fishermen in a humane manner." However, most of the incidents of firing have taken place in Sri Lankan waters, close to their shores. The Sri Lankan government had declared these waters as a high security zone and no fishing zone, Singh said. A day earlier, Vaiko had written to the Prime Minister urging him to take steps to stop the arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.
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March - 19 
The Doda district police and Army shot dead four militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, including a ‘district commander’, in an encounter at Gwari Shah under the jurisdiction of Gandoh police station, Daily Excelsior reported. Two police pers
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The Doda district police and Army shot dead four militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, including a ‘district commander’, in an encounter at Gwari Shah under the jurisdiction of Gandoh police station, Daily Excelsior reported. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the operation. The slain militants were identified as ‘district commander’ Imtiaz Hussain alias Abu Turab, Sadam Hussain, Suraf Nawaz alias Mehnaz and Sagir Ahmed of Pakistan. Three AK rifles with four magazines and 15 rounds of ammunition, one pistol with one magazine and four rounds of ammunition, and three wireless sets were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 19 
The HM chief and chairman of the United Jihad Council (UJC), Syed Salahuddin, has said Pakistan could not stop supporting the Kashmiri militant groups, according to The Tribune. In an interview to Times Now, the UJC chairman also admitted that Pakist
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The HM chief and chairman of the United Jihad Council (UJC), Syed Salahuddin, has said Pakistan could not stop supporting the Kashmiri militant groups, according to The Tribune. In an interview to Times Now, the UJC chairman also admitted that Pakistan has continuously been providing both military as well as political support to the Kashmiri militants. Maintaining that there was no let up in Pakistan’s support to the HM, the television channel quoted him as saying, "as of now Pakistan’s support is on. Now that things are changing in Pakistan, there is pressure on them to move away from the Kashmir issue. However, I can tell you that Pakistan cannot stop giving us substantial support on the Kashmir issue." Salahuddin was quoted saying that Pakistan has not only been giving the military but political, moral and diplomatic support to the militancy in Kashmir. Apprehending that the new regime might withdraw the support to the militant outfits, Salahuddin claimed, his outfit was self-reliant. "As you may have heard, we have moved away from the rest of the separatist groups. We have our own agenda and we are capable of achieving our agenda on our own, without any help," he was quoted saying.
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March - 19 
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament) on March 19 that the Maoist problem is confined to only two percent of the over 650,000 villages and not in one-third of the country as projected. "The Naxalite thr
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Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament) on March 19 that the Maoist problem is confined to only two percent of the over 650,000 villages and not in one-third of the country as projected. "The Naxalite threat should not be exaggerated to create fear psychosis among people", Patil said. He said that while it is being projected that 10 States and 180 districts in the country were affected by the Maoist problem, "at a micro level, only 300 police stations out of over 14,000 in the country have Naxalite activities".
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March - 20 
Elsewhere in the State, Police in Handwara arrested a militant, identified as Nazir Ahmad, responsible for bringing money from Pakistan for the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) in north Kashmir.
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Elsewhere in the State, Police in Handwara arrested a militant, identified as Nazir Ahmad, responsible for bringing money from Pakistan for the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) in north Kashmir.
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March - 20 
Muneer Ahmed Lali, a ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was killed by the security forces at village Bazipora Ajas in the Bandipora district on March 20, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were
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Muneer Ahmed Lali, a ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was killed by the security forces at village Bazipora Ajas in the Bandipora district on March 20, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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March - 20 
Police on March 20 blamed the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) for at least two of the attacks on migrant workers in Manipur since March 17, Telegraph reports. The Director General of Police (DGP) Yumnam Joykumar Singh said that two KYKL militants invo
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Police on March 20 blamed the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) for at least two of the attacks on migrant workers in Manipur since March 17, Telegraph reports. The Director General of Police (DGP) Yumnam Joykumar Singh said that two KYKL militants involved in the incident at Heiyen Hangool in the Imphal West district were shot dead in an encounter on March 19. The slain duo and a third member of the outfit killed seven settlers in that incident on March 17. Another militant of the same outfit was shot dead in an encounter with the police at Phaknung in the Imphal East district on March 20.
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March - 20 
The Imphal East police retrieved a loaded truck which was hijacked by unidentified militants on March 20 from near Huidrom, Sangai Express reports.
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The Imphal East police retrieved a loaded truck which was hijacked by unidentified militants on March 20 from near Huidrom, Sangai Express reports.
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March - 20 
The police received information that seven of the Heiyen Hangool killers were in Imphal West. Simultaneous raids on suspected hideouts in Mayang Imphal, Charoibung and Upokpi around 9.40pm led to the encounter. The two militants shot dead were identi
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The police received information that seven of the Heiyen Hangool killers were in Imphal West. Simultaneous raids on suspected hideouts in Mayang Imphal, Charoibung and Upokpi around 9.40pm led to the encounter. The two militants shot dead were identified as Sarangthem Sanjoy alias Robert and Elangbam Dutta. The police recovered an AK-47 rifle with nine rounds of ammunition and a pistol from their possession. The DGP stated that Robert was a "corporal" in the KYKL ranks, but had never been arrested. An arrested KYKL cadre, Laishram Homen alias Korou, is suspected to be one of those who planned the selective killings. The DGP also said the police were on the trail of four more KYKL members who killed five migrants in Imphal East district the day after the Heiyen Hangool attack. The KYKL, however, denied its involvement in the killings.
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March - 20 March - 23
Three Salwa Judum activists were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forested stretch in southern Chhattisgarh on March 20, reports Indo-Asian News Service. Maoists reportedly abducted the deceased from a relief cam
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Three Salwa Judum activists were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forested stretch in southern Chhattisgarh on March 20, reports Indo-Asian News Service. Maoists reportedly abducted the deceased from a relief camp at Mathwara village in the Bijapur district and three days later killed them by slitting their throats.
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March - 20 
Two militants, one belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the other to the Dima Halim Daoga (DHD), were killed in two separate gun battles in Assam, police said on March 21, reports PTI. The gun battle took place on March 20-nigh
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Two militants, one belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the other to the Dima Halim Daoga (DHD), were killed in two separate gun battles in Assam, police said on March 21, reports PTI. The gun battle took place on March 20-night and arms were seized from the slain militants, police said. Manindra Rai, a suspected ULFA militant, was killed in a gunfight with a team of police and army personnel at Gouripur in Dhubri district. In another gunfight with army personnel at Maibongdisha in North Cachar Hills district, a hardcore militant of the DHD, identified as Joydeep Maibongsa, was killed.
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March - 21 March - 22
A 23-year-old youth, identified as Mohd Shaffi, was kidnapped from his house at village Bakhna in the Doda district and subsequently down by militants on March 21-night, reports Daily Excelsior. The deceased’s bullet riddled dead body was recovered
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A 23-year-old youth, identified as Mohd Shaffi, was kidnapped from his house at village Bakhna in the Doda district and subsequently down by militants on March 21-night, reports Daily Excelsior. The deceased’s bullet riddled dead body was recovered by police on March 22-morning from a field about two kilometres away from his house, sources said, adding, the local militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were responsible for the killing of the Gujjar youth and both of them have been identified.
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March - 21 
Two children, Mohammad Afzal and Akram Ashraf, were killed in a grenade explosion in the Gawari area of Doda district on March 21, 2008, Kashmir Times reported. Police said that some unidentified militants lobbed a grenade near a house at Gawari vill
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Two children, Mohammad Afzal and Akram Ashraf, were killed in a grenade explosion in the Gawari area of Doda district on March 21, 2008, Kashmir Times reported. Police said that some unidentified militants lobbed a grenade near a house at Gawari village leading to the death of two boys who were playing near their house. Police sources added that the militants lobbed the grenade to avenge the killing of four Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the same area a day earlier.
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March - 21 March - 22
Unidentified gunmen killed two middle-aged Manipuri women, said to be sisters, at Khekman Wangmataba in the Thoubal district around 10pm on March 21, reports Telegraph. Thoubal police recovered the dead bodies on March 22.The assailants reportedly to
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Unidentified gunmen killed two middle-aged Manipuri women, said to be sisters, at Khekman Wangmataba in the Thoubal district around 10pm on March 21, reports Telegraph. Thoubal police recovered the dead bodies on March 22.The assailants reportedly took the siblings, the elder one identified as Anal, to a field at Khekman and shot them dead. Sources said Anal’s husband was a member of a militant outfit but had surrendered to the government nearly a year ago. He had later joined the India Reserve Battalion (IRB). Unidentified militants had shot him dead around four months ago.
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March - 22 
Franky Dimasa, ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of the Black Widow (BW), was arrested by the Guwahati Police from Fatasil Ambari area on March 22-night, reports Sentinel. He was arrested on the basis of the confessional statement of Daniel Garlosa, ‘area
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Franky Dimasa, ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of the Black Widow (BW), was arrested by the Guwahati Police from Fatasil Ambari area on March 22-night, reports Sentinel. He was arrested on the basis of the confessional statement of Daniel Garlosa, ‘area commander’ of the BW, who had been arrested on March 19 from the city where he had arrived from Dimapur in Nagaland travelling in the Brahmaputra Mail. Franky also reportedly arrived in the city by the same train along with Garlosa.
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March - 22 
Majalata police in the Udhampur district recovered one HE-36 grenade from Railta Nullah.
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Majalata police in the Udhampur district recovered one HE-36 grenade from Railta Nullah.
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March - 22 
One hand grenade was recovered near the gate of the residence of the Superintendent of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Y. Mohendro Singh, at Uripok in the Imphal West district on March 22, reports Telegraph. Later, a bomb disposal
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One hand grenade was recovered near the gate of the residence of the Superintendent of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Y. Mohendro Singh, at Uripok in the Imphal West district on March 22, reports Telegraph. Later, a bomb disposal squad of the Manipur Police defused the hand grenade. The report added that the RIMS authorities had refused to appoint candidates recommended by the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) outfit.
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March - 22 
One suspected Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militant, Anil Debbarma, was arrested by the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel from North Maharanipur area in the West Tripura district on March 22, reports Sentinel. During a separate search
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One suspected Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militant, Anil Debbarma, was arrested by the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel from North Maharanipur area in the West Tripura district on March 22, reports Sentinel. During a separate search operation, one US-made 9mm pistol and 3 rounds of ammunition were recovered from Teliamura area in the same district.
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March - 22 
Police neutralised a militant hide-out at Khewan Sailsoo in the Dharamshal area of Rajouri district on March 22 and recovered one grenade, 35 AK rounds, one AK magazine, one bottle of rifle oil and three pencil cells.
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Police neutralised a militant hide-out at Khewan Sailsoo in the Dharamshal area of Rajouri district on March 22 and recovered one grenade, 35 AK rounds, one AK magazine, one bottle of rifle oil and three pencil cells.
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March - 22 
The Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) were put on high alert following the sinking of a Sri Lankan Naval Boat by the Sea Tigers [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] near Mullaitivu in Sri Lanka on March 22. An ICG spok
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The Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) were put on high alert following the sinking of a Sri Lankan Naval Boat by the Sea Tigers [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] near Mullaitivu in Sri Lanka on March 22. An ICG spokesperson told UNI that to prevent any LTTE infiltration, a comprehensive security cover was put in place in the Indian territorial waters. He said the Tamil Nadu Police had also intensified coastal patrolling. Both air and sea surveillance was tightened with the help of the Indian Navy to prevent the LTTE intrusion, he added.
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March - 22 
Three All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants were arrested from the Kalyanpur and Mandai areas under Khowai and Sadar East subdivisions in the West Tripura district on March 22-night, reports Telegraph. Police sources said the Tripura State Rifles
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Three All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants were arrested from the Kalyanpur and Mandai areas under Khowai and Sadar East subdivisions in the West Tripura district on March 22-night, reports Telegraph. Police sources said the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel arrested two ATTF cadres, Badal Debbarma and Shukramoni Debbarma, when they stormed the residence of a tribal farmer, Ramani Debbarma, and asked for INR 10,000. Another ATTF cadre, Khachuk Debbarma, was arrested by the TSR personnel from the Dushki area under Kalyanpur police station. While four of his accomplices managed to escape, one US-made pistol and three rounds of ammunition were recovered from him.
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March - 23 March - 24
According to Assam Tribune, one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Binoy Baishya, who was earlier arrested from Sualkuchi in the Kamrup district, confessed during his interrogation on March 23 that a cycle that was recovered from him wa
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According to Assam Tribune, one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Binoy Baishya, who was earlier arrested from Sualkuchi in the Kamrup district, confessed during his interrogation on March 23 that a cycle that was recovered from him was converted into a bomb. Following his confession, a team of explosive experts tore open the cycle on March 24 and found that the seat of the cycle can be opened easily and high power explosives like TNT and TETN were fitted into the hollow pipes of the cycle. One bomb and a programmable time device were also recovered from him.
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March - 23 
An unidentified militants abducted a civilian, Majeed Piswal, from his house at Sherat Kuligam in the Kupwara district and later killed him by slitting his throat at a deserted place in the forests, Daily Excelsior reported.
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An unidentified militants abducted a civilian, Majeed Piswal, from his house at Sherat Kuligam in the Kupwara district and later killed him by slitting his throat at a deserted place in the forests, Daily Excelsior reported.
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March - 23 
Elsewhere in the State, Pulwama Police arrested an over-ground worker of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, namely Mohammad Ishaq Mir, in the Pulwama town. Officials claimed that a hand grenade was recovered from his possession.
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Elsewhere in the State, Pulwama Police arrested an over-ground worker of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, namely Mohammad Ishaq Mir, in the Pulwama town. Officials claimed that a hand grenade was recovered from his possession.
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March - 23 
Three police personnel and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable died in an encounter with militants on the outskirts of capital Srinagar on March 23 in which they succeeded in killing Abu Faisal of Pakistan, a ‘divisional commander’ of the
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Three police personnel and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable died in an encounter with militants on the outskirts of capital Srinagar on March 23 in which they succeeded in killing Abu Faisal of Pakistan, a ‘divisional commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Tribune reported. The gunfight ensued after the security forces surrounded a house in the Telbal locality, where some militants were hiding. According to the Police press release, Abu Faisal was responsible for a number of subversive acts and armed attacks in the Kangan-Ganderbal belt.
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March - 24 
According to The Pioneer, the District Collector (DC) and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Kanker in the Bastar district escaped unhurt even as two policemen were wounded when Maoists triggered landmine blast targeting their vehicle on March 24. The
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According to The Pioneer, the District Collector (DC) and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Kanker in the Bastar district escaped unhurt even as two policemen were wounded when Maoists triggered landmine blast targeting their vehicle on March 24. The incident occurred when the DC, K. R. Pisda, and SP, Ratan Lal Dangi, were returning to the district headquarters Kanker, about 275 km from the State capital Raipur. Although both the senior officials escaped, the tail vehicle, carrying policemen to provide security to them, were hit by the explosion.
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March - 24 
An activist of the Bodoland People’s Front party, identified as Ranjit Swargiary, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Jopadang under Barbari police station in the Baksa district on March 24, reports Assam Tribune.
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An activist of the Bodoland People’s Front party, identified as Ranjit Swargiary, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Jopadang under Barbari police station in the Baksa district on March 24, reports Assam Tribune.
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March - 24 
An unidentified gunmen shot dead a man, Ningombam Naobi, at Okram Chuthek area in the Imphal East district on the same night, according to Assam Tribune. An auto rickshaw driver, identified as Mohammed Tolemu, was also shot at and wounded by militant
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An unidentified gunmen shot dead a man, Ningombam Naobi, at Okram Chuthek area in the Imphal East district on the same night, according to Assam Tribune. An auto rickshaw driver, identified as Mohammed Tolemu, was also shot at and wounded by militants at Keirao Litan in the same district.
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March - 24 
Five women CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested when pasting posters seeking the release of arrested Maoist leader Somen at the Bagha Jatin railway station in capital Kolkata. Inspector General of Police Raj Kanojia told The Hindu, "The arrests will help
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Five women CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested when pasting posters seeking the release of arrested Maoist leader Somen at the Bagha Jatin railway station in capital Kolkata. Inspector General of Police Raj Kanojia told The Hindu, "The arrests will help in curbing the recent spurt in Maoist activities in West Bengal."
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March - 24 
On March 24, a bandh (general strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Visakha agency to protest the killing of its cadres in police encounters in the recent past, partially affected general life in some places and fa
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On March 24, a bandh (general strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Visakha agency to protest the killing of its cadres in police encounters in the recent past, partially affected general life in some places and failed to evoke a response in some other areas, reports The Hindu. State run bus services to interior areas were suspended. In areas including Paderu, Hukumpeta and Dumbriguda mandals (administrative division), shops were closed. However, in Chintapalli and the tourism centre of Araku Valley, the strike had no impact.
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March - 24 
On March 24, a woman leader and 12 of her accomplices belonging to the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) were arrested at Saldaga village in the Simdega district, reports Telegraph. District Superintendent of Police Deo Behari Sharma said that the wo
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On March 24, a woman leader and 12 of her accomplices belonging to the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) were arrested at Saldaga village in the Simdega district, reports Telegraph. District Superintendent of Police Deo Behari Sharma said that the woman, identified as Radha Devi, and her accomplices were active in the Khunti and Simdega districts. They were hiding at the Saldega village after committing a murder at Kairbera village.
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March - 24 
On March 24, Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zone Committee East Division Action Team Commander and Galikonda Platoon ‘A’ section member Velusuri Srinivas alias Prasad alias Chinni Vijay (22) surrendered before the East Godavari district Superintendent
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On March 24, Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zone Committee East Division Action Team Commander and Galikonda Platoon ‘A’ section member Velusuri Srinivas alias Prasad alias Chinni Vijay (22) surrendered before the East Godavari district Superintendent of Police B. Srinivasulu.
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March - 24 
On March 24, four civilians, including a child, were injured as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on a group of villagers on a night patrol at Tehatta village in the Murshidabad district, reports Indian Express. The vill
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On March 24, four civilians, including a child, were injured as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on a group of villagers on a night patrol at Tehatta village in the Murshidabad district, reports Indian Express. The villagers then chased the Maoists and caught one of them. The captured Maoist Swapan Sutradhar is wanted by police in connection with at least five criminal cases, including murder. Later, two more Maoists involved in the incident were arrested.
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March - 24 March - 27
On March 24, the Black Widow (BW) declared a unilateral cease-fire for a period of three months, according to Assam Tribune. Meanwhile, the ‘chairman’ of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), Dilip Nunisa, on March 27 met Assam Governor Lt.Gen. (Retd) Ajai Si
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On March 24, the Black Widow (BW) declared a unilateral cease-fire for a period of three months, according to Assam Tribune. Meanwhile, the ‘chairman’ of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), Dilip Nunisa, on March 27 met Assam Governor Lt.Gen. (Retd) Ajai Singh and requested him to take steps to expedite the peace talks between the Government of India and the outfit.
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March - 24 March - 26
The People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) claimed responsibility for the March 24 killing of three persons including two girls in the Thoubal district. On March 26, the PREPAK, stated, "Two girls - I. Nirmala (17) and Th Promila (16) -
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The People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) claimed responsibility for the March 24 killing of three persons including two girls in the Thoubal district. On March 26, the PREPAK, stated, "Two girls - I. Nirmala (17) and Th Promila (16) - and a youth identified as Th. Romesh (21) were killed at Heirok village while the victims were celebrating 'Thabal Chongba' dance festival in connection with Holi on Monday night."
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March - 24 
The Police said that two collaborators belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered and deposited 14 notice pads and several documents of the faction.
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The Police said that two collaborators belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered and deposited 14 notice pads and several documents of the faction.
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March - 24 
Three girls were killed when unidentified militants opened fire at a group of youngsters participating in a dance festival at Heirok village in the Thoubal district on March 24-night, reports Times of India. While two girls, identified as Laishram Ni
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Three girls were killed when unidentified militants opened fire at a group of youngsters participating in a dance festival at Heirok village in the Thoubal district on March 24-night, reports Times of India. While two girls, identified as Laishram Nirmala and Thokchom Promila, died at the incident site, one Th. Romesh later succumbed to her injuries at a hospital. Three persons were wounded in the attack.
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March - 24 
Three persons, including two railway employees Keshab Malakar and Masab Palai, were killed and two others wounded when the Black Widow (BW) militants attacked Harangajao railway station in the North Cachar Hills district on March 24-night, , accordin
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Three persons, including two railway employees Keshab Malakar and Masab Palai, were killed and two others wounded when the Black Widow (BW) militants attacked Harangajao railway station in the North Cachar Hills district on March 24-night, , according to Telegraph. Militants hurled two grenades and emptied at least 90 shells of AK-47 and INSAS rifle ammunition during the attack.
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March - 24 
Two BNCT militants surrendered at Kanchanpur in the North Tripura district bordering Mizoram. They deposited 36 hand-grenades and some ammunition.
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Two BNCT militants surrendered at Kanchanpur in the North Tripura district bordering Mizoram. They deposited 36 hand-grenades and some ammunition.
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March - 25 
According to Assam Tribune, one time device was recovered at Mangaldai-Khoirabari public bus stand on March 25-evening. According to police sources, the bomb was kept in a bag containing vegetables when it was recovered from the isolated passenger-wa
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According to Assam Tribune, one time device was recovered at Mangaldai-Khoirabari public bus stand on March 25-evening. According to police sources, the bomb was kept in a bag containing vegetables when it was recovered from the isolated passenger-waiting shed.
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March - 25 
According to Daily Excelsior, Bahar Din alias Zulfa, an ‘area commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, was shot dead by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter at village Moori in the Mahore area of Reasi district on March 25. One AK-47 ri
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According to Daily Excelsior, Bahar Din alias Zulfa, an ‘area commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, was shot dead by the security forces (SFs) in an encounter at village Moori in the Mahore area of Reasi district on March 25. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines, one grenade and some documents were recovered from the incident site. He was operating in the Gool-Gulabgarh-Mahore belt for more than a decade.
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March - 25 
According to Shillong Times, Devender Prajapati, manager of a business enterprise at Rojgjeng market in the East Garo Hills district, who was earlier abducted by the Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants, was released on March 25. The mili
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According to Shillong Times, Devender Prajapati, manager of a business enterprise at Rojgjeng market in the East Garo Hills district, who was earlier abducted by the Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants, was released on March 25. The militants abducted Devender as they could not find the owner of the establishment and left a demand note of INR 10 million.
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March - 25 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a bomb blast at the Gumada Railway station in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh on March 25-night, The Hindu reports. A group of seven Maoists, including three women, plan
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a bomb blast at the Gumada Railway station in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh on March 25-night, The Hindu reports. A group of seven Maoists, including three women, planted gelatin sticks at the station after forcing the railway staff on night duty to come out from the station. The signal system was badly damaged due to the blast and traffic between Vizianagaram and Orissa was disrupted following the explosion.
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March - 25 
Elsewhere in the State, a militant of the Al Badr Mujahideen outfit, identified as Ahmed Ganai, was arrested in the Budgam district along with two hand grenades.
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Elsewhere in the State, a militant of the Al Badr Mujahideen outfit, identified as Ahmed Ganai, was arrested in the Budgam district along with two hand grenades.
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March - 25 
Extremists of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who had called a State-wide bandh (general strike) against alleged police atrocities, set ablaze seven trucks at Demotand and
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Extremists of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), who had called a State-wide bandh (general strike) against alleged police atrocities, set ablaze seven trucks at Demotand and Bendi in the Hazaribagh district. They also opened fire at several buses and trucks near Demotand on the National Highway-33.
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March - 25 
HM cadre, identified as Iqbal Chechi, surrendered before the SFs at Ganderbal. He also deposited one AK rifle, three AK magazines and 80 rounds of ammunition.
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HM cadre, identified as Iqbal Chechi, surrendered before the SFs at Ganderbal. He also deposited one AK rifle, three AK magazines and 80 rounds of ammunition.
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March - 25 
On March 25, a group of eight unidentified gunmen shot dead Roland Sangtam, an engineer employed in a government-run cement plant in the Phek district, according to Telegraph.
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On March 25, a group of eight unidentified gunmen shot dead Roland Sangtam, an engineer employed in a government-run cement plant in the Phek district, according to Telegraph.
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March - 25 
On March 25, one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was lynched while another escaped near the Manas National Park in the Chirang district. The two militants had reportedly gone to Bansbari on Barpeta Road to extort money from cont
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On March 25, one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was lynched while another escaped near the Manas National Park in the Chirang district. The two militants had reportedly gone to Bansbari on Barpeta Road to extort money from contractors of a Public Works Department road. As they opened fire in the air, local people captured them and beat them up.
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March - 25 
One person was wounded in a bomb blast triggered by suspected militants at Bungzol village in the Chandel district bordering Myanmar.
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One person was wounded in a bomb blast triggered by suspected militants at Bungzol village in the Chandel district bordering Myanmar.
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March - 25 
One programmable time device (PTD) was recovered from a bag of vegetables at the passenger waiting shed at Tengabari bus stand in Mangaldai town on March 25-evening. Later, the bomb was defused.
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One programmable time device (PTD) was recovered from a bag of vegetables at the passenger waiting shed at Tengabari bus stand in Mangaldai town on March 25-evening. Later, the bomb was defused.
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March - 25 
One, Subhrajit Sonowal, was arrested while he along with two of his accomplices were trying to extort, in the name of the ULFA, from one Bhola Lahon, a school teacher, at Bekadolong under Sonari police station on March 25-night. Two others, however,
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One, Subhrajit Sonowal, was arrested while he along with two of his accomplices were trying to extort, in the name of the ULFA, from one Bhola Lahon, a school teacher, at Bekadolong under Sonari police station on March 25-night. Two others, however, managed to escape. One motor bike was recovered from him.
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March - 25 
SFs killed a militant immediately after he infiltrated into the Indian side from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the Keran sector. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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SFs killed a militant immediately after he infiltrated into the Indian side from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the Keran sector. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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March - 25 
The Baksa District Superintendent of Police P. Baruah said militants shot dead two youths, Jiten Boro and Gala Boro, at Silakuti Part I and Goybari villages on March 25-night, according to Telegraph. "The spate of killings is the result of friction b
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The Baksa District Superintendent of Police P. Baruah said militants shot dead two youths, Jiten Boro and Gala Boro, at Silakuti Part I and Goybari villages on March 25-night, according to Telegraph. "The spate of killings is the result of friction between the NDFB and ex-BLT members. Most of those killed so far are family members, relatives or supporters of either group. This is a meaningless rivalry," he mentioned. The report added that with killing of these two persons the death toll due to clash between National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants and Bodo People’s Front party members increased to 19 in less than a month.
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March - 25 
The NSCN-U alleged that four persons were abducted by the NSCN-IM on March 25 in Dimapur and one of them was tortured resulting in his death.
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The NSCN-U alleged that four persons were abducted by the NSCN-IM on March 25 in Dimapur and one of them was tortured resulting in his death.
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March - 26 
A business man, Raju Jain, was shot dead and his son Narendra Jain sustained injuries when suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants opened fire on them at Mohkhuti under Nimuguri police station in the Sibasagar district on March 26,
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A business man, Raju Jain, was shot dead and his son Narendra Jain sustained injuries when suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants opened fire on them at Mohkhuti under Nimuguri police station in the Sibasagar district on March 26, reports Sentinel.
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March - 26 
A joint team of Assam Police and the Army arrested a ULFA cadre, Pramulya Boruah, from Neo Deoghariya village under Tengakhat police station in the Dibrugarh district on March 26. The arrested cadre reportedly was an improvised explosive device (IED)
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A joint team of Assam Police and the Army arrested a ULFA cadre, Pramulya Boruah, from Neo Deoghariya village under Tengakhat police station in the Dibrugarh district on March 26. The arrested cadre reportedly was an improvised explosive device (IED) expert of the outfit.
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March - 26 March - 27
Meghalaya Police shot dead two Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants, Vicky Majaw and Leader, during an encounter at Umkiang in the Jaintia Hills district on March 27, reports Shillong Times. Three National Liberation Front of Trip
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Meghalaya Police shot dead two Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants, Vicky Majaw and Leader, during an encounter at Umkiang in the Jaintia Hills district on March 27, reports Shillong Times. Three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants who along with HNLC militants were opening fire on police personnel managed to escape from the encounter site. Four SBBL shot guns, two AK-56 assault rifles and 33 rounds of live ammunition, a country-made .22 revolver, two Chinese-made hand grenades and two sets of Japanese-made wireless handsets, three torches, a mobile handset and two authorisation letters for extortion were recovered from the encounter site. According to police sources, the HNLC and NLFT ran a joint camp at Wahlymbong for about two months to extort money from coal traders and businessmen of Jaintia Hills. The encounter took place when police personnel raided a militant hideout in Umkiang area following the arrest of 6 HNLC militants, including an 'area commander’ Syrpailin Mawlong alias Bhalang, and a courier Riskin Phawa, during a search operation in Malidor area and Umkiang village on March 26. Four others were identified as Emanuel Umthlu alias Shwa, L. Marngar alias Willinder Marngar, Aibor Sawian and Chedrak Wanniang.
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March - 26 
National Security Advisor (NSA) M. K. Narayanan, delivering the 25th Air Chief Marshal P. C. Lal Memorial Lecture on March 26, said that the Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), continues to help terrorist ou
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National Security Advisor (NSA) M. K. Narayanan, delivering the 25th Air Chief Marshal P. C. Lal Memorial Lecture on March 26, said that the Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), continues to help terrorist outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to launch attacks against India, reports Times of India. "We have seen no change in ISI's attitude to mentor terror groups like Lashkar and Jaish... attacks on India from Pakistan's soil are likely to continue", he said. Admitting that intelligence and security agencies sometimes failed to thwart terrorist attacks like was seen in the Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi blasts, Narayanan said, "We have a zero-tolerance towards terrorism." "We have averted several terrorist attacks in the last few years...Since 2004, more than 1,000 terrorist modules have been neutralized", he added. Similarly, the NSA underlined the need for a political consensus to deal with the other major internal security threat of "Left-wing extremism".
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March - 26 
On March 26, a day-long general strike called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to protest against killings of 17 of their colleagues last week in southern Chhattisgarh affected normal life, reports IANS. The transport operators kep
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On March 26, a day-long general strike called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to protest against killings of 17 of their colleagues last week in southern Chhattisgarh affected normal life, reports IANS. The transport operators kept passenger vehicles off the road. Shops and business establishment in the forested areas of Bastar remained closed and passenger buses did not ply on the National Highway 221 in Dantewada district and on National Highway 16 in Bijapur district.
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March - 26 
On March 26, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a leader of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in the Pakhtaul village of Begusarai district, reports Bihar Times. The leader identified as Ram Pukar Mahto was a member
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On March 26, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a leader of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in the Pakhtaul village of Begusarai district, reports Bihar Times. The leader identified as Ram Pukar Mahto was a member of the Begusarai district committee of the CPI-M.
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March - 26 
On March 26, four Naxalite (left-wing extremist) factions of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) Liberation, New Democracy, Janashakti and Provisional Central Committee, are collectively organising a law violation programme in Sili
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On March 26, four Naxalite (left-wing extremist) factions of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) Liberation, New Democracy, Janashakti and Provisional Central Committee, are collectively organising a law violation programme in Siliguri against the continuing price hike of essential commodities, especially food items on March 28, reports Statesman. Announcing the programme, CPI-ML (Liberation) leader Abhijit Majumder said, "We intend to court arrest to make a point."
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March - 26 
One Kuki National Army (KNA) cadre, Alal Kuki, was killed in a gun-battle with the National Socialist (NSCN-IM) militants at Chassad in the Ukhrul district on March 26-night, reports Telegraph.
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One Kuki National Army (KNA) cadre, Alal Kuki, was killed in a gun-battle with the National Socialist (NSCN-IM) militants at Chassad in the Ukhrul district on March 26-night, reports Telegraph.
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March - 26 March - 27
One person, identified as Lalminthang, was shot dead by suspected Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) cadres at Sim Veng in New Lamka on March 27-night, for his alleged involvement in molestation of a girl at Gangpimuan cemetery under Churachandpur police
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One person, identified as Lalminthang, was shot dead by suspected Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) cadres at Sim Veng in New Lamka on March 27-night, for his alleged involvement in molestation of a girl at Gangpimuan cemetery under Churachandpur police station on March 26-night, reports Sangai Express. Lalminthang’s mother, Nekothang reported to police that her son had been abducted by suspected ZRA cadres on March 27-afternoon.
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March - 26 
One police man was wounded when the Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants opened fire on police personnel who were shifting their position for vehicle checking to another place at Dagal in the East Garo Hills district on March 26-night. On
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One police man was wounded when the Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) militants opened fire on police personnel who were shifting their position for vehicle checking to another place at Dagal in the East Garo Hills district on March 26-night. One SBBL gun, one hand grenade and eight empty cases were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 26 
One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Chanchal Dangoria, was arrested during a search operation at Matiakata area in the Tinsukia district on March 26, according to Press Trust of India. He was reportedly asked to survey probable sites
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One United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Chanchal Dangoria, was arrested during a search operation at Matiakata area in the Tinsukia district on March 26, according to Press Trust of India. He was reportedly asked to survey probable sites for planting improvised explosive devices in the upper Assam districts of Tinsukia and Dibrugarh.
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March - 26 
Security forces (SFs) killed a Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Abu Musaaib, in an encounter in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district on March 26, Daily Excelsior reported. One AK-47 rifle was recovered from his posse
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Security forces (SFs) killed a Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Abu Musaaib, in an encounter in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district on March 26, Daily Excelsior reported. One AK-47 rifle was recovered from his possession.
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March - 26 
Troops foiled an infiltration attempt by militants from the Roshni and Gun Hill posts in the Mankote sector of Poonch district. A search operation was going on in the area for the militants, official sources said.
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Troops foiled an infiltration attempt by militants from the Roshni and Gun Hill posts in the Mankote sector of Poonch district. A search operation was going on in the area for the militants, official sources said.
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March - 26 
Two civilians were arrested by the SFs soon after they crossed into Indian territory from Line of Control in the Digwar sector of Poonch district from Pakistan occupied Kashmir.
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Two civilians were arrested by the SFs soon after they crossed into Indian territory from Line of Control in the Digwar sector of Poonch district from Pakistan occupied Kashmir.
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March - 27 
A militant of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI), identified as Mohammed Amin, surrendered before the security forces at Kishtwar, Daily Excelsior reported. He handed over one Pika gun, 48 rounds, an AK rifle with 383 rounds, one Light Machine Gun
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A militant of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI), identified as Mohammed Amin, surrendered before the security forces at Kishtwar, Daily Excelsior reported. He handed over one Pika gun, 48 rounds, an AK rifle with 383 rounds, one Light Machine Gun with 10 rounds, two Under Barrel Grenade Launchers, two binoculars and three hand grenades at the time of surrender.
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March - 27 
Another militant was shot dead by the troops at Keran in the Kupwara district. An AK-47 rifle, three AK magazines, six rounds of ammunition, a wire cutter, a rucksack and a pouch were recovered from the slain militant.
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Another militant was shot dead by the troops at Keran in the Kupwara district. An AK-47 rifle, three AK magazines, six rounds of ammunition, a wire cutter, a rucksack and a pouch were recovered from the slain militant.
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March - 27 
Another suspected militant, identified as Mohammed Nishimuddin, was shot dead by police personnel during an encounter at Naharup Pangong Makhong in the Imphal East district on the same morning. A .38 revolver was recovered from his possession.
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Another suspected militant, identified as Mohammed Nishimuddin, was shot dead by police personnel during an encounter at Naharup Pangong Makhong in the Imphal East district on the same morning. A .38 revolver was recovered from his possession.
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March - 27 
Earlier in the same day, two persons, identified as Neston P. Sangma and Jingan R. Sangma, were arrested during a search operation at Riangdim near Borsora for providing shelter to LAEF militants who were extorting money from coal exporters in West K
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Earlier in the same day, two persons, identified as Neston P. Sangma and Jingan R. Sangma, were arrested during a search operation at Riangdim near Borsora for providing shelter to LAEF militants who were extorting money from coal exporters in West Khasi Hills. The search operation was carried out based on confessional statements made by two LAEF cadres arrested earlier from Riangdim.
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March - 27 
India said that Colombo's arms purchases may upset New Delhi's 'pre-eminent position' in South Asia, Colombo Page reports. "We have to ensure that India's pre-eminent position in the region is not compromised by Sri Lanka seeking arms from elsewhere,
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India said that Colombo's arms purchases may upset New Delhi's 'pre-eminent position' in South Asia, Colombo Page reports. "We have to ensure that India's pre-eminent position in the region is not compromised by Sri Lanka seeking arms from elsewhere," National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan said while delivering the 25th Air Chief Marshal P.C. Lal memorial lecture in New Delhi on March 27. "We need a national consensus on how much (military) assistance we should provide and how much pressure we should put on the (Sri Lankan) government," he said, adding, "We want the Sri Lankan government to treat its large Tamil minority with dignity. (But) the (Sri Lankan) government would seem to have the single objective of a military victory (against the Tamil Tigers) without any devolution of power."
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March - 27 
Manipur Police personnel shot dead one suspected militant during a counter-insurgency operation at D.M. College campus in the capital Imphal on March 27-evening. A hand grenade was recovered from the slain militant.
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Manipur Police personnel shot dead one suspected militant during a counter-insurgency operation at D.M. College campus in the capital Imphal on March 27-evening. A hand grenade was recovered from the slain militant.
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March - 27 
New Indian Express reports that a group of 55 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided the Mahamaya iron ore plant of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in Gajurao village of Durg district on March 27. They fle
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New Indian Express reports that a group of 55 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided the Mahamaya iron ore plant of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in Gajurao village of Durg district on March 27. They fled with 200 bags of pottassium nitrate explosive after loading them onto six trucks parked at the plant. The Maoists also abducted the manager of the unit and five other staff members.
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March - 27 
On March 27, a policeman and five personnel of the bomb disposal squad of Chhattisgarh police were injured in a land mine blast triggered by Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Sendhawadi village in Rajnandgaon district, reports New Ind
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On March 27, a policeman and five personnel of the bomb disposal squad of Chhattisgarh police were injured in a land mine blast triggered by Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Sendhawadi village in Rajnandgaon district, reports New Indian Express.
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March - 27 March - 30
On March 27, a suspected agent of the Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was arrested from the Ramnagar area in capital Agartala. Mamun Mia, a Bangladeshi national, had crossed over to Tripura few months ba
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On March 27, a suspected agent of the Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was arrested from the Ramnagar area in capital Agartala. Mamun Mia, a Bangladeshi national, had crossed over to Tripura few months back and was staying at a rented accommodation in the capital under the false name of Suman Majumdar since March 25. Statesman reports that Mamun was shifted to Kolkata, capital of West Bengal, and was remanded in police custody for two weeks on March 30. A senior Crime Investigation Department official said, "He was spying for the ISI. He used to collect classified information about deployment of forces in the border areas."
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March - 27 
On March 27, the BNCT militants abducted three traders from a forest reserve in the Ghagracherra area of Dhalai and took them across the border to the nearby Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh, Telegraph reports. Police sources said the victims— Bi
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On March 27, the BNCT militants abducted three traders from a forest reserve in the Ghagracherra area of Dhalai and took them across the border to the nearby Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh, Telegraph reports. Police sources said the victims— Bidyajay Tripura, Surendra Tripura and Purnajay Tripura — had failed to pay the "tax" imposed by the militants because they could not afford to do so.
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March - 27 
On March 27, thirteen leaders of the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), including the outfit’s General Secretary Safdar Nagori and his brother Kamruddin Nagori, were arrested following several raids in Indore by the Madhya Pradesh
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On March 27, thirteen leaders of the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), including the outfit’s General Secretary Safdar Nagori and his brother Kamruddin Nagori, were arrested following several raids in Indore by the Madhya Pradesh Police. Police described the arrested persons as active members of the outfit hailing from Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The arrested persons included SIMI’s Karnataka unit chief Hafiz Hussain and Shivli, who is the mainstay of the group’s operations in Kerala. Separately, The Hindu quoting unconfirmed reports said that the arrested persons could include Mohammad Adnan, a key south India SIMI organiser.
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March - 27 
SFs recovered three AK-47 rifles, one pistol with magazines and rounds, one mobile telephone and a wireless set during a search operation at village Lambheri in the Rajouri district.
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SFs recovered three AK-47 rifles, one pistol with magazines and rounds, one mobile telephone and a wireless set during a search operation at village Lambheri in the Rajouri district.
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March - 27 
Speaking to Times of India, the Inspector General of Police in Indore, Anil Kumar, said, "Their names figure in a number of bomb blast cases in other states. Our counterparts in other states have been informed and the details are coming in. After pre
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Speaking to Times of India, the Inspector General of Police in Indore, Anil Kumar, said, "Their names figure in a number of bomb blast cases in other states. Our counterparts in other states have been informed and the details are coming in. After preliminary investigations, we have found that these persons form the apex body of SIMI and were in Indore for their annual meeting. We have recovered incriminating evidence in the form of documents on paper and electronic documents, including SIMI literature. We also recovered pistols, cartridges, nine mobile phones, Rs 45,000 in cash, 15 masks, 22 pairs of surgical gloves and surgical instruments." Police also said that Safdar Nagori is wanted in five other criminal cases in Madhya Pradesh.
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March - 27 
Syrpailin Mawlong, the HNLC ‘camp commander’ at Chittagong Hill Tract, who was arrested at Umkiang in the Jaintia Hills district on March 27, confessed before police that the outfit was facing fund crisis and he had been asked by his leaders to carry
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Syrpailin Mawlong, the HNLC ‘camp commander’ at Chittagong Hill Tract, who was arrested at Umkiang in the Jaintia Hills district on March 27, confessed before police that the outfit was facing fund crisis and he had been asked by his leaders to carry out extortion drive in Jaintia Hills. He said after the surrender of former Chairman Julius Dorphang, the outfit is yet to nominate any other leader as the chairman. He added that 100 cadres of the outfit, including eight to nine women, were based in Bangladesh.
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March - 27 
The Assam Rifles post at Biyang under Singhat police station in the Churachandpur district was attacked by People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres on March 27-morning. Militants reportedly used automatic rifles and bombs during the attack.
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The Assam Rifles post at Biyang under Singhat police station in the Churachandpur district was attacked by People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres on March 27-morning. Militants reportedly used automatic rifles and bombs during the attack.
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March - 27 
The Hindu reports that Police on March 27 raided the house of Shibly, one of the top 10 activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) arrested in Indore in Madhya Pradesh earlier this week, in a village in Kottayam district. Two computer
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The Hindu reports that Police on March 27 raided the house of Shibly, one of the top 10 activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) arrested in Indore in Madhya Pradesh earlier this week, in a village in Kottayam district. Two computers were recovered from the houses of Shibli and his brother, Shaduli.
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March - 27 March - 28
The Hindu reports that the CPI-Maoist cadres on March 28 released all the eight officials and employees they had abducted from Durg district on March 27. Durg District Superintendent of Police Dinapshu Kabra said that all the released persons were un
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The Hindu reports that the CPI-Maoist cadres on March 28 released all the eight officials and employees they had abducted from Durg district on March 27. Durg District Superintendent of Police Dinapshu Kabra said that all the released persons were unharmed.
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March - 27 
The police on March 27 arrested there persons who were involved in smuggling activities for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), under the National Security Act, The Hindu reported. The arrestees were identified as Murugapandi, Muthuramalinga
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The police on March 27 arrested there persons who were involved in smuggling activities for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), under the National Security Act, The Hindu reported. The arrestees were identified as Murugapandi, Muthuramalingam and R. Raja. According to a press release, four Maoists were also arrested from Varsanadu in the Theni district and cases were filed against them under various sections of the IPC, Arms Act, Explosive Substances Act and Criminal Law Amendment Act.
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March - 27 
Three LAEF cadres, Zwing D. Marak, Bilseng G. Momin and Lambor Puwein, were arrested during a search operation at Rongkhukre in the West Khasi Hills district on March 27. During interrogation, they confessed their involvement in many cases of extorti
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Three LAEF cadres, Zwing D. Marak, Bilseng G. Momin and Lambor Puwein, were arrested during a search operation at Rongkhukre in the West Khasi Hills district on March 27. During interrogation, they confessed their involvement in many cases of extortion in the coal belt areas of district in the last few months. A .22 revolver, four rounds of live ammunition, two daggers and a torch were seized from their possession.
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March - 27 
Times of India quoting intelligence agencies reports that underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim’s ‘D-Company’ in Pakistan is now officially a part of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)’s terror network. The merger has been described as a part of the plan by the
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Times of India quoting intelligence agencies reports that underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim’s ‘D-Company’ in Pakistan is now officially a part of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)’s terror network. The merger has been described as a part of the plan by the Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), to further increase its anti-India campaign. A senior Indian intelligence official confirming the merger said, "The underworld gang and the Lashkar jihadis have been knocked into a single entity and this has serious implications for India's internal security."
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March - 27 
Troops of the Rashtriya Rifle killed a militant in an encounter at Kota Satri forest area in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district on March 27, The Tribune reported. An AK rifle, three magazines and 67 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the
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Troops of the Rashtriya Rifle killed a militant in an encounter at Kota Satri forest area in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district on March 27, The Tribune reported. An AK rifle, three magazines and 67 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the slain militant’s possession.
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March - 28 
An ULFA cadre, Partha alias Rakta Kachari, surrendered before the Dibrugarh district administration on an unspecified date, according to Assam Tribune. He deposited a hand grenade during his surrender.
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An ULFA cadre, Partha alias Rakta Kachari, surrendered before the Dibrugarh district administration on an unspecified date, according to Assam Tribune. He deposited a hand grenade during his surrender.
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March - 28 
CPI-Maoist has called for a bandh (general strike) in the Dandakaranya region on March 31 to protest killing of 17 of their cadres in Bastar area on March 18 by the Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh police in a joint operation.
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CPI-Maoist has called for a bandh (general strike) in the Dandakaranya region on March 31 to protest killing of 17 of their cadres in Bastar area on March 18 by the Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh police in a joint operation.
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March - 28 March - 29
More than 100 heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) raided Mahamaya iron ore mine in the Dalli-Rajhara area of Sail in the Durg district, 170-km from Raipur, and drove away with a truckload of 1.75 tonne explosives used in mine
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More than 100 heavily armed Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) raided Mahamaya iron ore mine in the Dalli-Rajhara area of Sail in the Durg district, 170-km from Raipur, and drove away with a truckload of 1.75 tonne explosives used in mine blasts on March 29. Chhattisgarh police and personnel of paramilitary forces launched a search early on March 28 to recover the explosives. ''Many search parties have been deployed in Durg, Kanker and Bastar region,'' Durg Superintendent of Police told Times of India.
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March - 28 
On March 28, a designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court sentenced 11 persons to 10 years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) each in the Kullanchavadi bomb attack case in the Cuddalore district, in which a constable was kil
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On March 28, a designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court sentenced 11 persons to 10 years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) each in the Kullanchavadi bomb attack case in the Cuddalore district, in which a constable was killed and three others injured in November 1993, reports Chennai Online. Judge T Ramasamy said that the accused Nallarasu, Ravi, Sundaram, Radio Venkatesan, Kalai, Varadan, Punniyamoorty, Uthirapathi, Peter, Senguttuvan and Murugesan, had intended only to snatch away arms and ammunition from the police station. The incident occurred on the spur of the moment, he observed and added the accused, hailing from agricultural families, committed the crime due to socio-economic divide in society.
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March - 28 
On March 28, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres damaged five electricity polls in the Bastar district disrupting power supply to over 150 villages, reports IANS. "The entire Usur block and some areas of Bhopalpatnam block are facing
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On March 28, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres damaged five electricity polls in the Bastar district disrupting power supply to over 150 villages, reports IANS. "The entire Usur block and some areas of Bhopalpatnam block are facing a blackout since Friday night. We fear the rebels may use the opportunity to attack either police or civilians installations," said Ankit Garg, the Bastar district Superintendent of Police. According to the report, restoration of electricity supply is unlikely to resume before April 1.
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March - 28 
On March 28, two security force personnel were injured and 18 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including six women, were arrested following an encounter at Saraunja village under Birpur police station area in the Begusarai
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On March 28, two security force personnel were injured and 18 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including six women, were arrested following an encounter at Saraunja village under Birpur police station area in the Begusarai district. District Superintendent of Police Amit Lodha told Times of India, "A constable of Bihar Military Police (BMP) 7th battalion Harendra Kumar Rai and Ganesh Rai of Special Auxiliary Police (SAP), a force comprising ex-servicemen raised to tackle Naxalite violence, were injured in the gunfight". Four country-made rifles, a musket, a revolver, a pistol, a crude bomb, more than 100 bullets and several police uniforms were recovered from the possession of the arrested Maoists.
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March - 28 
One woman, Sherabhanu, was shot dead by militants at Keirao Litan in the Imphal East district on March 28- night, reports Imphal Free Press. She is the wife of Mohammed Naship, younger brother of M. I. Khan, a leader of a faction of the People’s Unit
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One woman, Sherabhanu, was shot dead by militants at Keirao Litan in the Imphal East district on March 28- night, reports Imphal Free Press. She is the wife of Mohammed Naship, younger brother of M. I. Khan, a leader of a faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF). Later, the PULF claimed responsibility for killing Sherabhanu for her alleged role as an informer of the security forces.
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March - 28 
Sentinel reports that a new militant outfit, identified as Bodoland Royal Tigers’ Force (RRTF), has been formed in the Bodoland area.
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Sentinel reports that a new militant outfit, identified as Bodoland Royal Tigers’ Force (RRTF), has been formed in the Bodoland area.
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March - 28 
Suspected Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres burnt a youth alive after tying him to a tree with an iron chain in Nuasahi village of Angul district on March 28, reports IANS. The identity of the youth, apparently in his late 20s, was
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Suspected Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres burnt a youth alive after tying him to a tree with an iron chain in Nuasahi village of Angul district on March 28, reports IANS. The identity of the youth, apparently in his late 20s, was not known.
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March - 28 
The ‘propaganda communication and technical officer’ of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) warned the Imphal based Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), director, Fimate, on various charges of irregularities
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The ‘propaganda communication and technical officer’ of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) warned the Imphal based Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), director, Fimate, on various charges of irregularities and also asked a close associate of the director identified as Robert, to ‘surrender’ before the outfit on or before April 30, reports Imphal Free Press.
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March - 28 
The Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants abducted six persons from Khalangthang area under Kanchanpur police station, reports Tripurainfo. When the victims were returning from the market on a vehicle, a group of armed militants detained
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The Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants abducted six persons from Khalangthang area under Kanchanpur police station, reports Tripurainfo. When the victims were returning from the market on a vehicle, a group of armed militants detained the car and abducted five businessmen and driver at gun point. The victims were identified as Sanjoy Nath (driver), Basudeb Das, Kripamoy Roy, Smarjit Paul, Santosh Roy and Khoka Das. Later, two of them- Basudeb and Khoka managed to escape from the militant captivity.
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March - 28 
Two All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants surrendered to the sub-divisional police officer of Kalyanpur in Khowai after escaping from the group’s hideout at Satcherri in the Habiganj district of Bangladesh. Police sources said the militants, ident
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Two All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militants surrendered to the sub-divisional police officer of Kalyanpur in Khowai after escaping from the group’s hideout at Satcherri in the Habiganj district of Bangladesh. Police sources said the militants, identified as Nitai Debbarma and Rajendra Debbarma, deposited two Chinese grenades.
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March - 28 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders, Hangsing and Longshen, were reportedly abducted from their respective houses by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) cadres on March 28, reports Naga
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders, Hangsing and Longshen, were reportedly abducted from their respective houses by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) cadres on March 28, reports Nagaland Post.
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March - 29 
On March 29, Kursinge Kousalya Bai alias Kamalakka, a woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), surrendered before the Adilabad district police, reports New Indian Express. Kamalakka hails from Lothera in the Jannaram mandal (a
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On March 29, Kursinge Kousalya Bai alias Kamalakka, a woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), surrendered before the Adilabad district police, reports New Indian Express. Kamalakka hails from Lothera in the Jannaram mandal (administrative division) and had participated in the attack on a police camp at Rani-Bodli in the Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh in which 55 policemen were killed.
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March - 29 
On March 29, two surrendered Naxalites (left-wing extremists), who were assisting the police by working as guides, escaped with two AK-47 rifles, seven magazines of ammunition and a hand grenade from the police headquarters in Gondia district, report
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On March 29, two surrendered Naxalites (left-wing extremists), who were assisting the police by working as guides, escaped with two AK-47 rifles, seven magazines of ammunition and a hand grenade from the police headquarters in Gondia district, reports Times of India. The duo has been identified as Arjun Kumbre and Babulal alias Shamlal Korcha, belonging to the Platoon unit dalam (squad) and Sangam unit of the Maoists.
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March - 29 
On the same day, two more villagers were abducted by the BNCT militants while collecting bamboo at Kasthamani Tripurapara in Bangladesh, about two kilometres south from international border. On March 30, a villager who too had been abducted was relea
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On the same day, two more villagers were abducted by the BNCT militants while collecting bamboo at Kasthamani Tripurapara in Bangladesh, about two kilometres south from international border. On March 30, a villager who too had been abducted was released with a demand letter by the militants.
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March - 29 
One suspected militant was shot dead by a team of Imphal West district police commandos during an encounter at Thangal Bazaar on March 29. An Indian made hand grenade along with one driving licence in the name of Irom Sharatchandra, son of late Juges
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One suspected militant was shot dead by a team of Imphal West district police commandos during an encounter at Thangal Bazaar on March 29. An Indian made hand grenade along with one driving licence in the name of Irom Sharatchandra, son of late Jugeshwore of Nambol Khabi Awang Leikai, were recovered by the police from the incident site.
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March - 29 
Tripurainfo quoting police source reports that two unidentified Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants in civil dress led by one Jatan Mohan Tripura raided the Mohinipara village under Raishyabari police station in the Dhalai district on
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Tripurainfo quoting police source reports that two unidentified Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants in civil dress led by one Jatan Mohan Tripura raided the Mohinipara village under Raishyabari police station in the Dhalai district on March 29. After collection of money, militants took away Kinamohan Tripura who had earlier been forced to accompany the militants during the extortion activities and crossed over to Bangladesh.
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March - 29 
Two militants, Bitush Debbarma and Bipin Debbarma, were arrested by Police from Ganakrampara village in the Champahowar area of West Tripura district on March 29. Two mobile sets and other incriminating documents were recovered from their possession.
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Two militants, Bitush Debbarma and Bipin Debbarma, were arrested by Police from Ganakrampara village in the Champahowar area of West Tripura district on March 29. Two mobile sets and other incriminating documents were recovered from their possession.
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March - 30 
A bomb exploded at the residence of the Chief Engineer of the Minor Irrigation Department, Abdul Haque, at Kshetri Bengoon under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district on March 30. Police suspected the bomb was hurled by PULF militants i
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A bomb exploded at the residence of the Chief Engineer of the Minor Irrigation Department, Abdul Haque, at Kshetri Bengoon under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district on March 30. Police suspected the bomb was hurled by PULF militants in connection with the outfit’s recent warning to ‘surrender’ before the group.
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March - 30 
A report from Baramulla district said troops detected and subsequently defused an Improvised Explosive Device planted by militants on the Srinagar-Uri highway to target their convoy and other security force vehicles.
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A report from Baramulla district said troops detected and subsequently defused an Improvised Explosive Device planted by militants on the Srinagar-Uri highway to target their convoy and other security force vehicles.
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March - 30 
According to Daily Excelsior, security forces arrested two militants belonging to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from Gandbal in the Kulgam district on March 30.
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According to Daily Excelsior, security forces arrested two militants belonging to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from Gandbal in the Kulgam district on March 30.
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March - 30 
Elsewhere in the same district, another suspected militant, Longjam Uttamkumar Singh, was shot dead by police personnel at Keishampat Longjam Leikai. INR 150280 along with one 9-mm pistol was recovered from the slain militant.
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Elsewhere in the same district, another suspected militant, Longjam Uttamkumar Singh, was shot dead by police personnel at Keishampat Longjam Leikai. INR 150280 along with one 9-mm pistol was recovered from the slain militant.
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March - 30 
In the same district, SFs neutralized a terrorist hideout at Frisal Yaripora and recovered one AK rifle, three magazines, two hand grenades and a wireless set last evening.
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In the same district, SFs neutralized a terrorist hideout at Frisal Yaripora and recovered one AK rifle, three magazines, two hand grenades and a wireless set last evening.
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March - 30 
On March 30, one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Ningthoujam Rajendro Singh, who was behind the firing incident at the house of the Health Minister Ph. Parijat, was arrested by the Imphal East district police from Chingkhei
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On March 30, one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Ningthoujam Rajendro Singh, who was behind the firing incident at the house of the Health Minister Ph. Parijat, was arrested by the Imphal East district police from Chingkhei Laihaoroapham. Following his confession, a women cadre of the outfit, identified as Laishom ongbi Raseshori Devi, was arrested.
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March - 30 
On March 30, the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said that the militant groups operating in the state are collecting money from the donations given in the name of God at various temples. He mentioned that the charge levied per individual by
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On March 30, the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said that the militant groups operating in the state are collecting money from the donations given in the name of God at various temples. He mentioned that the charge levied per individual by the temple authorities was INR 30 per head earlier, and now it had increased to INR 50 as the militants collected INR 5 to 10 per head from those offering the feasts.
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March - 30 
On March 30, the Superintendent of Police (Special Branch) Claudia A. Lyngwa while terming the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) as "an organisation of a few vested interests," said deteriorating cadre strength of the outfit had forced i
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On March 30, the Superintendent of Police (Special Branch) Claudia A. Lyngwa while terming the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) as "an organisation of a few vested interests," said deteriorating cadre strength of the outfit had forced it to join hands with the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), reports Shillong Times. She claimed that HNLC was losing in numbers and was trying to have new recruits and that the outfit's cadre strength would be between 70 and 80, including a few senior members camping in Bangladesh. "These (few) vested interests (HNLC activists) are very much aware that they are losing their strength every day and the best option for them is to surrender," she mentioned, adding, "Deteriorating cadre strength has forced HNLC to join hands with the NLFT."
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March - 30 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, Ngachonmi Thangkhul alias Helper, was arrested from the Sanjenthong Mahabali area.
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, Ngachonmi Thangkhul alias Helper, was arrested from the Sanjenthong Mahabali area.
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March - 30 
One suspected cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was killed by the Thoubal district police commandos during an encounter at Charangpat Mayai Leikai on the same afternoon. While one .32 pistol loaded with thr
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One suspected cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was killed by the Thoubal district police commandos during an encounter at Charangpat Mayai Leikai on the same afternoon. While one .32 pistol loaded with three live rounds was recovered from the slain militant, his accomplice, however, managed to escape from the encounter site.
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March - 30 
Police on March 30 re-arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Abdul Kabir, who had escaped from custody of Doda police station on March 24, from village Dhara where he had gone to meet his old associates.
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Police on March 30 re-arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Abdul Kabir, who had escaped from custody of Doda police station on March 24, from village Dhara where he had gone to meet his old associates.
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March - 30 
Twelve National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants surrendered before Assam Rifles at Kanchanpur in the North Tripura district on March 30. They were identified as Narahari Janata, Dinash Dbarna, Amardulal Jamarya. Trinajit Janara, Milmany
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Twelve National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants surrendered before Assam Rifles at Kanchanpur in the North Tripura district on March 30. They were identified as Narahari Janata, Dinash Dbarna, Amardulal Jamarya. Trinajit Janara, Milmany Reang, Falayjpy Triputa, Laxhmanram Reanf, Agnijoy Reang, Rupandra Reang, Tajendra Trang, Titaram Reang, and Kamanjpy Reang. The militants, however, did not deposit any arm during the time of their surrender.
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March - 30 
Two HM militants, identified as Farooq Ahmed and Mohammed Iqbal, surrendered before the SFs in the Gandoh area of Kishtwar district. They handed over one INSAS rifle with magazines and ammunition, one wireless set, SLR and LMG magazines, grenades and
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Two HM militants, identified as Farooq Ahmed and Mohammed Iqbal, surrendered before the SFs in the Gandoh area of Kishtwar district. They handed over one INSAS rifle with magazines and ammunition, one wireless set, SLR and LMG magazines, grenades and some documents.
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March - 30 
Two PULF cadres, Toijam Sonamani Meitei and Khumbongmayum Nando Singh alias Narayan Singh, were arrested from Soibam Leikai. An extortion note of the outfit addressed to the Public Hospital signed by secretary finance of the outfit was also seized fr
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Two PULF cadres, Toijam Sonamani Meitei and Khumbongmayum Nando Singh alias Narayan Singh, were arrested from Soibam Leikai. An extortion note of the outfit addressed to the Public Hospital signed by secretary finance of the outfit was also seized from his possession. One People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Khumbongmayum Sharat Singh alias Arun alias Likla, was also arrested from Kangla.
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March - 31 
18 cadres belonging to various outfits, including 13 from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), three from the NDFB and one each from the Khaplang and Isak-Muivah factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), surrendered before
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18 cadres belonging to various outfits, including 13 from the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), three from the NDFB and one each from the Khaplang and Isak-Muivah factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), surrendered before Major General Jatinder Singh, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Mountain Division at Dinjan Military Station in the Dibrugarh district on March 31.
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March - 31 
An assistant engineer of Building Division-II of the state Public Works Department (PWD), Keisham Nabachandra Singh, was shot dead by two unidentified militants at Utlou Mamang Leikai under Nambol police station in the Bishnupur district on March 31-
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An assistant engineer of Building Division-II of the state Public Works Department (PWD), Keisham Nabachandra Singh, was shot dead by two unidentified militants at Utlou Mamang Leikai under Nambol police station in the Bishnupur district on March 31-evening, reports Imphal Free Press. Later, the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed responsibility for Nabachandra’s killing.
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March - 31 
An encounter was reported between suspected militants and Thoubal district police commandos at Kakching bazar on the same day.
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An encounter was reported between suspected militants and Thoubal district police commandos at Kakching bazar on the same day.
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March - 31 
Army recovered US $100000 from a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hideout at Mimi zone of Manabhum reserve forest in Arunachal Pradesh on March 31-night, according to Telegraph. "The Ulfa militants managed to escape with their weapons taking ad
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Army recovered US $100000 from a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hideout at Mimi zone of Manabhum reserve forest in Arunachal Pradesh on March 31-night, according to Telegraph. "The Ulfa militants managed to escape with their weapons taking advantage of the darkness, but our troops found the bag containing the cash," Colonel Harbir Singh, Commanding Officer of 11 Sikh Light Infantry, said.
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March - 31 
Guwahati Police recovered arms from three persons, Marcus Narzary, Ajit Boro and Binod Basumatary, who were arrested from Chandan Nagar locality on March 31-afternoon. The recovery included four 5.56 pistols, two M 20 pistols, two pen pistols and one
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Guwahati Police recovered arms from three persons, Marcus Narzary, Ajit Boro and Binod Basumatary, who were arrested from Chandan Nagar locality on March 31-afternoon. The recovery included four 5.56 pistols, two M 20 pistols, two pen pistols and one revolver. The arrested persons claimed to be National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres.
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March - 31 
On March 31, a day-long general strike called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chhattisgarh halted iron ore mining and transport services, reports IANS. The strike was called in protest against the killing of 17 Maoists on March
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On March 31, a day-long general strike called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chhattisgarh halted iron ore mining and transport services, reports IANS. The strike was called in protest against the killing of 17 Maoists on March 18 in a joint operation involving the Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh Police in the Bijapur district. The transport of iron ore from the National Mineral Development Corp’s (NMDC) mines at Bailadila in the Dantewada district was severely affected as no trains plied on the Jagdalpur-Kirandul route during the strike. In Kirandul areas, mining workers did not turn up for work fearing the Maoists.
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March - 31 
On March 31, Police in the capital Srinagar arrested the Pulwama district ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Rayees Kachru, who had allegedly killed as many as 28 soldiers and civilians in the last seven years, Daily Excelsior reported. Insp
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On March 31, Police in the capital Srinagar arrested the Pulwama district ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Rayees Kachru, who had allegedly killed as many as 28 soldiers and civilians in the last seven years, Daily Excelsior reported. Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Zone), Shiv Murari Sahai, disclosed at a press conference that Police had arrested one of the top wanted commanders and IED experts of the HM, Rayees Ahmad Dar alias Rayees Kachru, from his hideout in Srinagar early in the morning. Subsequent interrogation led to the recovery of three Universal Machine Guns, one Sniper rifle, one AK 47 rifle, 4000 rounds of assorted ammunition, three pistols, three wireless sets, two rocket launcher shells, four shells, one hand grenade, three rifle grenades besides two canes of liquid explosive containing around 60 litres of explosives and one IED weighing 25 Kgs from the Pulwama district. In a statement, the Hizb spokesman Mir Khalil-ur-Rehman confirmed Kachru's arrest but insisted that he was an ordinary member of his organization and not a commander.
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March - 31 
On March 31, seven claymore mines and three landmines were recovered during a search operation launched jointly by the Police and Central Reserve Police Force at Sarju Ghati under Garu police station in the Latehar district, reports The Hindu.
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On March 31, seven claymore mines and three landmines were recovered during a search operation launched jointly by the Police and Central Reserve Police Force at Sarju Ghati under Garu police station in the Latehar district, reports The Hindu.
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March - 31 
On March 31, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) interrogating the suspected agent of Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Mohammad Mafizur Rahman said that Indian Army’s Sukna, Khaprail and Binnaguri
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On March 31, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) interrogating the suspected agent of Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Mohammad Mafizur Rahman said that Indian Army’s Sukna, Khaprail and Binnaguri base camps in North Bengal were found in a CD recovered from him. Rahman, a Bangladesh national was arrested on March 27 from Tripura capital Agartala. Mamun, a wanted criminal in Bangladesh is also believed to have recruited youths to collect information regarding deployment of army jawans and location of their camps.
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March - 31 
On March 31, the Union Government defended the anti-Maoist campaign Salwa Judum in the Supreme Court, reports Economic Times. Additional Solicitor-General Gopal Subramanian, appearing for the Union Government, supported the Chhattisgarh Government an
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On March 31, the Union Government defended the anti-Maoist campaign Salwa Judum in the Supreme Court, reports Economic Times. Additional Solicitor-General Gopal Subramanian, appearing for the Union Government, supported the Chhattisgarh Government and said the petitioners’ claims of excesses during Salwa Judum were exaggerated. "The perception put forth by the petitioners is subject to much moderation," he said. He further argued, "When hundreds of people are killed by Naxalites [Maoists], the state has to do something to protect them." Separately, the Chhattisgarh Government counsel Manish Singhvi said that many of the allegations of excesses by Salwa Judum activists were found to be false upon inquiry.
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March - 31 
One teacher of Bhalukdanga Bidya Mandir High School, identified as Bijay Chaudhury, was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants at Barama in the Baska district on March 31, reports Assam Tribune.
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One teacher of Bhalukdanga Bidya Mandir High School, identified as Bijay Chaudhury, was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants at Barama in the Baska district on March 31, reports Assam Tribune.
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March - 31 
Sentinel reports that the NDFB cadres, residing in unauthorized camps, have been extorting money from common people and harassing businessmen in the Baska district. The District Superintendent of Police, P.K. Datta asked the NDFB cadres residing at B
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Sentinel reports that the NDFB cadres, residing in unauthorized camps, have been extorting money from common people and harassing businessmen in the Baska district. The District Superintendent of Police, P.K. Datta asked the NDFB cadres residing at Barama and Hajuwa camps to move to the Barbari designated camp. The report added that as many as 20 NDFB cadres were forced to vacate the camps at Barama and Hajuwa.
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March - 31 
The chief of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Hagrama Mohilary, withdrew his talks offer to Ranjan Daimary, ‘chief’ of the NDFB, according to Telegraph.
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The chief of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Hagrama Mohilary, withdrew his talks offer to Ranjan Daimary, ‘chief’ of the NDFB, according to Telegraph.
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March - 31 
The Hindu reports that the Supreme Court examining two petitions alleging that the Chattisgarh government was allegedly arming civilians involved in Salwa Judum movement to fight the naxalites (left-wing extremists), on March 31 remarked, "It is a qu
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The Hindu reports that the Supreme Court examining two petitions alleging that the Chattisgarh government was allegedly arming civilians involved in Salwa Judum movement to fight the naxalites (left-wing extremists), on March 31 remarked, "It is a question of law and order. You (state government) cannot give arms to somebody (a civilian) and allow him to kill. You will be an abettor of the offence under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code". The Bench comprising Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and Justice Aftab Alam said a neutral agency should inquire and assess whether people had joined Salwa Judum camps on their own. The state government had earlier denied that Salwa Judum was a state-sponsored movement and said that action shall be taken if any Salwa Judum activist transgresses the confines of the law.
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March - 31 
Three tipper trucks of the Border Road Task Force (BRTF), loaded with cement, were set ablaze by suspected militants at Gournagar at the foothills of Baruni hills under Lamlai police station in the Imphal East district on March 31.
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Three tipper trucks of the Border Road Task Force (BRTF), loaded with cement, were set ablaze by suspected militants at Gournagar at the foothills of Baruni hills under Lamlai police station in the Imphal East district on March 31.
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March - 31 
Times of India reports that seven "grassroots workers" of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) were arrested from Nimar and Malwa regions of Madhya Pradesh on March 31. Raids are continuing in the rural areas in several other districts inclu
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Times of India reports that seven "grassroots workers" of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) were arrested from Nimar and Malwa regions of Madhya Pradesh on March 31. Raids are continuing in the rural areas in several other districts including Khandwa and Dhar. The state government claimed that the arrested SIMI cadres were planning to attack Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders. Cabinet minister Kailash Vijayavargiya said, "Not only has the Indore police arrested those wanted in the terror bomb-blasts throughout the country, they have also foiled another major plot to kill top BJP and VHP leaders — including L K Advani, Narendra Modi and Praveen Togadia." A source in the state police said that other than some top BJP-Hindutva leaders on their hit list, SIMI had plans of another terror strike this year.
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March - 31 
Two militants are believed to have been trapped at a mosque during the course of a cordon-and-search operation by the security forces at village Papchhan in Bandipora.
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Two militants are believed to have been trapped at a mosque during the course of a cordon-and-search operation by the security forces at village Papchhan in Bandipora.
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March - 31 
Zee News reports that a team of Madhya Pradesh Police arrested five cadres of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) on March 31 (today) from an unspecified location. Meanwhile, the investigators interrogating the 13 SIMI leaders arrested in M
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Zee News reports that a team of Madhya Pradesh Police arrested five cadres of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) on March 31 (today) from an unspecified location. Meanwhile, the investigators interrogating the 13 SIMI leaders arrested in Madhya Pradesh last week have claimed that the banned outfit were planning to kill top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including the Leader of Opposition L. K. Advani, and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. The investigators further claimed that the SIMI was even running training camps for militants to carry out terrorist attacks in the country. The Superintendent of Police in Indore, Anshuman Yadav, said, "Those arrested were planning to disrupt peace, law and order by trying to eliminate some top rung politicians including Uma Bharti, VHP [Vishwa Hindu Parishad] leaders Ashok Singhal and Praveen Togadia."
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*Data till , June 08, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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