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April - 1 
Left Wing Extremists abducted and killed a landless farmer, suspecting him to be a police informer, in Aurangabad District, reports The Times of India. The body was found in a field at Wakil Ganj on April 1, Madanpur police station SHO said. The vic
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Left Wing Extremists abducted and killed a landless farmer, suspecting him to be a police informer, in Aurangabad District, reports The Times of India. The body was found in a field at Wakil Ganj on April 1, Madanpur police station SHO said. The victim was identified as Mukhtiyar Bhuyan (33) of Chalidhor village. Bhuyan was allegedly warned by Maoists earlier Aurangabad Superintendent of Police (SP) Babu Ram said a piece of paper with 'TPC (Tritya Prastuti Committee) — police informer' written on it was recovered from the body.
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April - 1 
A dalam member of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Local Organising Squad (LOS), identified as Madivi Nandu alias Ramesh (26) was arrested by a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Battigudem reserve f
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A dalam member of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Local Organising Squad (LOS), identified as Madivi Nandu alias Ramesh (26) was arrested by a joint team of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Battigudem reserve forest area in Charla mandal (revenue unit) in Khammam District on April 1, reports The Hindu. Ramesh was nabbed during a combing drive as part of anti-Maoist operation in Battigudem forests. He was allegedly involved in three murder cases and several incidents of exchange of fire with the police besides felling trees and other offences in Bhadrachalam division as a member of the LOS since 2012.
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A Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) cadre was killed and two more cadres were injured in an encounter with rival Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) at Panki village in Palamu District of Jharkhand on April 1, reports The Times of India. Jharkhand Poli
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A Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) cadre was killed and two more cadres were injured in an encounter with rival Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) at Panki village in Palamu District of Jharkhand on April 1, reports The Times of India. Jharkhand Police spokesperson Anurag Gupta said Police have found the extremist's body and launched a search operation for the injured. "We have inputs that two extremists were injured. I will be able to confirm after the search team returns," Gupta said. JPC and TPC are splinter groups of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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April - 1 
A senior intelligence official said, “The plenum was conducted in the last week of February. It was a state committee plenum. The Maoists couldn’t conduct it in Telangana due to continuous vigil and combing operations. They had to hold it in Chhattis
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A senior intelligence official said, “The plenum was conducted in the last week of February. It was a state committee plenum. The Maoists couldn’t conduct it in Telangana due to continuous vigil and combing operations. They had to hold it in Chhattisgarh. There is not much Maoist movement in Telangana. Only a few instances of Maoists guerilla squads moving around has been reported from Adilabad and Khammam.”
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A sixteen-year-old militant of A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), identified as Vivekchar Sangma, surrendered to the Police after his ‘commander’ tried to kill him, reports The Shillong Times on April 2. He was operating in North Garo Hills under the
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A sixteen-year-old militant of A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), identified as Vivekchar Sangma, surrendered to the Police after his ‘commander’ tried to kill him, reports The Shillong Times on April 2. He was operating in North Garo Hills under the command of Niksrang alias Stap. He surrendered with a 9 mm pistol and 19 live rounds.
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According to the police, there are around 75 to 80 Maoist cadres operating along Telangana borders. The Maoists’ Telangana committee made 10 resolutions including resolution against the TRS government policies, farmers’ suicides, support for victims
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According to the police, there are around 75 to 80 Maoist cadres operating along Telangana borders. The Maoists’ Telangana committee made 10 resolutions including resolution against the TRS government policies, farmers’ suicides, support for victims of land acquisition and those affected by the Kawal tiger reserve and the Polavaram project. Maoists also decried removal of ration cards and alleged that the Adivasis were tortured.
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After the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) or Additional Central Assistance (ACA) that faces termination Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) for Naxal-Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected States is on the verge of closure because of devolution of Central p
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After the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) or Additional Central Assistance (ACA) that faces termination Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) for Naxal-Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected States is on the verge of closure because of devolution of Central pool of taxes to the States, reports dnaindia.com on April 2. The scheme is expected to meet similar fate to that of the IAP or ACA with government's decision to take it out from the Central budget and hand over to the State governments on the plea of implementing 14th Finance Commission's recommendation to devolve 42 percent of total tax share to the divisible pool of states. "Its a double whammy -- because of surrendering IAP to state we lost edge on the development front and with SIS meeting the similar fate, we will lose out a great deal on security front," said sources.
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Based on preliminary investigation, National Investigating Agency (NIA) has concluded that the three bombs, one of which exploded, found in a Patna (Bihar) house on March 30 belonging to one Kundan Kumar were meant for terror attacks, reports The Ti
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Based on preliminary investigation, National Investigating Agency (NIA) has concluded that the three bombs, one of which exploded, found in a Patna (Bihar) house on March 30 belonging to one Kundan Kumar were meant for terror attacks, reports The Times of India. A powerful bomb packed with ammonium sulphate exploded and ripped through a flat in Bahadurpur housing colony on March 30 night. Following the blast, police recovered two more bombs while the occupants of the house escaped. A security officer privy to NIA investigations said “The bombs found live were very powerful with really thick pellets packed with considerable explosives. Had the three been exploded in a crowded place, it could have led to 50-55 casualties. The bombs had used timer devices which indicate the bombers were planning a terror attack. Naxalites do not use timers." Curiously, the bombs had the same timer, Lotus brand analogue clocks, as used in 2013 Patna and Bodh Gaya blasts. According to NIA charge-sheets in the cases, the two blasts were executed by members of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). "Even the circuit is similar. But containers are different. Instead of pipes (as in Patna blasts), they have used milk cans. This, however, is no indicator of which group is behind this blast. Various groups make similar kinds of circuit and Lotus clocks are locally available timers," said the officer. Central agency sources, however, refused to indicate whether jihadi or saffron groups could be involved in the blast.
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April - 1 
Charge of ‘revenue collector’ for the Khaplang faction of National Sociliast Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) Zeliangrong region has been given to an individual identified as Saguangam Rongmei. The post was earlier held by Gaisinlung Maringmei, reports T
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Charge of ‘revenue collector’ for the Khaplang faction of National Sociliast Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) Zeliangrong region has been given to an individual identified as Saguangam Rongmei. The post was earlier held by Gaisinlung Maringmei, reports The Sangai Express on April 2.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze ten vehicles - eight tractors, a truck and a JCB machine - near Iragaon under Dhanora Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on April 1 in a bid to disrupt road construction work, re
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze ten vehicles - eight tractors, a truck and a JCB machine - near Iragaon under Dhanora Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on April 1 in a bid to disrupt road construction work, reports The Indian Express. The vehicles were parked at the site where road construction work was underway when they were set afire, Inspector General (IG) of Police (Bastar Range) SRP Kalluri said. Around 12-15 armed Maoists, clad in black uniforms, stormed the place with kerosene and asked construction workers to leave the site. Some villagers asked them not to hamper development works in the region but the ultras did not pay heed to them and set ablaze the vehicles, the IG said. While six tractors belong to locals, the rest of them were belonged to a construction firm, the IG said. Villagers have lodged a complaint in this connection at Dhanora police station, the IG said.
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E-pao on April 1 reports that ten people were killed in incidents of bomb blast and encounter in Manipur in March 2015 and 39 militants of various militant groups were arrested in the same month. Twenty-four civilians were also injured in the blast i
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E-pao on April 1 reports that ten people were killed in incidents of bomb blast and encounter in Manipur in March 2015 and 39 militants of various militant groups were arrested in the same month. Twenty-four civilians were also injured in the blast incidents. Eight militants were arrested from Peoples Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), six from KYKL, five from United National Liberation Front (UNLF), three from progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-pro), five from PLA, two each from United Revolutionary Front (URF) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and one each from Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), Kuki National Army (KNA), KCP-Noyon, KCP- Taibang Nganba and KNF- Nehlung. Five guns, 38 ammos, one lethod gun, one IED were recovered from the arrested militants. Among the 10 people killed in the five different blast incidents, three were civilians, three militants, three SFs and one gang member. Twenty-four civilians, three militants and five SFs were also injured in the five different explosions.
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Five employees of a private mining company and few locals including drivers and machine operators were abducted and later released by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on April 1 from an iron ore reserve in Kanker District, reports
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Five employees of a private mining company and few locals including drivers and machine operators were abducted and later released by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on April 1 from an iron ore reserve in Kanker District, reports The Times of India. One of them was released soon after abduction while others were released in evening. Additional Director General of Police (ADG) anti-Maoist operations RK Vij said "Five employees of Jayaswal's Neco Company were abducted from Chargaon, Metabodli iron ore mines. About 10 armed Maoists had suddenly forced these people to follow them into jungle on gunpoint." Sunil Paul, 65, a supervisor was released within an hour while others were kept confined in dense forests. Among other employees were Shyam Sundar Sahu, Deenanath Patel, Mithilesh Choudhary while drivers Suresh Patel and Jumen Patel were also abducted, Vij said. Maoists had targeted to abduct important and senior officers but didn't succeed therefore released all of them. Maoists apparently opposed construction of roads and mining in the region and the supervisors and managers were out on inspection when the incident took place.
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Government of India (GoI) has released INR 47 million to the Mizoram Government as initial expenses for repatriation of over 3,000 Bru families, who were still lodged in the six relief camps in North Tripura District, reports The Assam Tribune on Apr
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Government of India (GoI) has released INR 47 million to the Mizoram Government as initial expenses for repatriation of over 3,000 Bru families, who were still lodged in the six relief camps in North Tripura District, reports The Assam Tribune on April 1. State Additional Secretary for Home Lalbiakzama said the State Government has prepared Road Map-IV for resumption of Bru repatriation for which proposal for expenditure amounting to over INR 670 million was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Earlier, State Home Minister R Lalzirliana informed the State Assembly that “According to the census conducted by the Bru Coordination Committee on August 30, 2010 in the six relief camps, which was submitted to the State Government, there were 29,625 people comprising 5,481 families in the relief camps,”. He also added that there were 11,014 Bru names in the State voters’ lists enlisted as those remaining in the relief camps. The Telegraph further adds that Mizoram government spokesman on April 1 stated that repatriation and rehabilitation would be carried out in several phases within six months as soon as GoI makes available funds necessary for the process and added that INR 1.25,000 would be required per refugee.
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin on April 1 claimed Constable Nisar Ahmad Pandit, the Personal Security Officer (PSO) of Jammu and Kashmir R&B Minister Altaf Bukhari, who went missing from Srinagar along with two rifles on March 28, had
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin on April 1 claimed Constable Nisar Ahmad Pandit, the Personal Security Officer (PSO) of Jammu and Kashmir R&B Minister Altaf Bukhari, who went missing from Srinagar along with two rifles on March 28, had joined his outfit, reports Times of India. He said the outfit would reward Naseer Ahmed Pandit for deserting his force and called him an "inspiration for those working for Jammu & Kashmir Police". Salahuddin hoped more cops would join the militant ranks. He condemned "harassment" of Pandit's family during raids at his house and warned of dire consequences in a statement.
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India, Pakistan as well as the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) are among the 30 Nations who have joined hands for a group, 'Group of Friends Against Terrorism' launched on April 1 at the initiative of Morocco at
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India, Pakistan as well as the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) are among the 30 Nations who have joined hands for a group, 'Group of Friends Against Terrorism' launched on April 1 at the initiative of Morocco at the United Nations (UN) against terrorism, reports The Economic Times. In addition to China, France, Russia, United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US), the group has representation from the five continents. Morocco's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Omar Hilale presided over the launch of the group, which aims to "create synergies between all initiatives" implemented within the UN, promoting international cooperation in combating terrorism, share and exchange good practices in the fight against this scourge that threatens international peace and security. The group would meet once a year at the ministerial level on the margins of the General Assembly and every two months at the level of permanent representatives, the report said. Hilale said that the group wants an "informal and flexible" space to discuss, coordinate and give impetus to UN activities in the field of fight against terrorism, arguing that terrorism is a constant threat to peace and international security. "The recent attacks in Tunisia, Libya, Mali, France, Pakistan, India, Australia and Nigeria challenge the international community to act and make greater efforts in this area," he said.
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Left Wing Extremism (LWE) continues to be a challenge for the Police in Odisha, said Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjeev Marik briefing newsmen on the occasion of 80th foundation day of the Odisha Police on April 1, reports odishasuntimes.com. “
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Left Wing Extremism (LWE) continues to be a challenge for the Police in Odisha, said Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjeev Marik briefing newsmen on the occasion of 80th foundation day of the Odisha Police on April 1, reports odishasuntimes.com. “Naxalism remains a challenge for us. We have not been able to completely wipe it out from the state. Therefore we will be laying special emphasis on it in the days ahead,” said Marik.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on April 1 said that the Central Government is working on formulating a new law under Information technology (IT) Act, on the lines of section 66 (A) that was struck down recently by the Supreme Court
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Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on April 1 said that the Central Government is working on formulating a new law under Information technology (IT) Act, on the lines of section 66 (A) that was struck down recently by the Supreme Court, reports Zee News. Fadnavis was replying to Shiv Sena Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Neelam Gorhe, who asked whether the state will frame a new law in place of Section 66 (A) that would compensate for the repercussions on the Supreme Court order. Fadnavis said "The Centre is working on formulating a new law on the lines of Section 66 (A) that was struck down by the SC. There was no conviction in the previous law and thus a law is being formulated that will be strong and which will result in convictions."
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Manipur Government has taken up necessary steps to open a Counter Insurgency and Anti Terrorist (CIAT) School at Jiribam sub-divisional headquarters bordering Assam’s Cachar District, reports Eastern Mirror on April 2. Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh ch
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Manipur Government has taken up necessary steps to open a Counter Insurgency and Anti Terrorist (CIAT) School at Jiribam sub-divisional headquarters bordering Assam’s Cachar District, reports Eastern Mirror on April 2. Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh chaired a cabinet meeting and decided to recruit 15 instructors cum trainers on contract basis for the CIAT. So far 15 candidates out of 19 have been shortlisted for the instructors’ posts.
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) interrogation of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) has revealed that Chinese made weapons come to Manipur through the China-Myanmar-India border, reports The Sangai Express on
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) interrogation of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) has revealed that Chinese made weapons come to Manipur through the China-Myanmar-India border, reports The Sangai Express on April 2. According to the interrogation report arms consignments are smuggled from the China border to South Myanmar by the Kachin rebels who hand over the weapons to Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) in Myanmar. NSCN-IM then passes on the weapons to NDFB-IKS in Manipur which are taken to Assam’s Bodoland area, where NDFB operates. Forty six NDFB-IKS militants have been arrested so far by the NIA after December 2014 massacre of tribals.
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On April 1, group of armed militants allegedly assaulted the driver of a mini-truck loaded with betel leaf, at Kambiron in Tamenglong District, reports The Sangai Express. The driver has been identified as Laishram Moti. Also betel leaves worth INR 1
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On April 1, group of armed militants allegedly assaulted the driver of a mini-truck loaded with betel leaf, at Kambiron in Tamenglong District, reports The Sangai Express. The driver has been identified as Laishram Moti. Also betel leaves worth INR 100000 was thrown away by the militants.
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On April 1, two militants of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N), identified as Limjapao Kipgen alias Papao and Thangthinglal Haokip alias Lalboi alias Addy were arrested from New Checkon in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On April 1, two militants of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N), identified as Limjapao Kipgen alias Papao and Thangthinglal Haokip alias Lalboi alias Addy were arrested from New Checkon in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express. Sources said that both militants were working under ‘commander in chief’ Jems of KNF-N and they have extorted money from the general public.
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One Jammu and Kashmir Police Officer has been killed and three Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in a fierce gunfight with terrorists in Baramulla District, reports IBN Live on April 2. Officials said that following specific information abou
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One Jammu and Kashmir Police Officer has been killed and three Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in a fierce gunfight with terrorists in Baramulla District, reports IBN Live on April 2. Officials said that following specific information about the presence of a group of terrorists, a joint team of Army's 29 Rashtriya Rifles and Jammu and Kashmir Police Special Operations Groups (SOG) Pattan launched a search and cordon operation at Sultanpora village of Baramulla District. As soon as the joint team of forces intensified their search, the terrorists opened fire upon them. The forces retaliated resulting in heavy firing from both the sides.
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Police on April 1 arrested one person, identified as Sheikh Hussain along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth of INR 4,000 from sector 8 in Faridabad in Haryana, reports Zee News. A Police spokesperson said that Hussain used to print FICN i
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Police on April 1 arrested one person, identified as Sheikh Hussain along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth of INR 4,000 from sector 8 in Faridabad in Haryana, reports Zee News. A Police spokesperson said that Hussain used to print FICN in denomination of INR 100 and made transactions in local market. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against him, he said, adding that he is being interrogated.
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Police on April 1 stated that Security Forces (SFs) intensified the combing operations against Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rebels in western part in Meghalaya a day after the rebel triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast on a Bo
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Police on April 1 stated that Security Forces (SFs) intensified the combing operations against Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rebels in western part in Meghalaya a day after the rebel triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast on a Border Security Force (BSF) convoy on March 31, in which 3 BSF troopers were injured, reports Nagaland Post. Meghalaya Police chief Rajiv Mehta stated that “We have intensified our combing operation in Garo Hills. The operations have yielded good results forcing them to launch retaliatory attacks on Security Forces”. Meghalaya, especially the Garo Hills region, is being used as a safe haven by various northeast-based militant groups, including the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). GNLA, fighting for a separate Garoland in western Meghalaya, has also forged an alliance with the Bangladesh-based rebel group, A’chik Special Dragon. GNLA who number around 100, have unleashed terror in the five impoverished districts of Garo Hills in the last five years and killed over 200 people.
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Ralkapthuom, a former ‘town commander’ of Democrat faction of Hmar People Council (HPC-D) for Churachandpur District was found dead at Thingkangphai in Churachandpur District, on April 1, reports Kanglaonline.
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Ralkapthuom, a former ‘town commander’ of Democrat faction of Hmar People Council (HPC-D) for Churachandpur District was found dead at Thingkangphai in Churachandpur District, on April 1, reports Kanglaonline.
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Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), on April 1 claimed that its armed wing Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) eliminated four troopers of 44 Assam Rifles and wounded several others in the ambush on March 31, near Kamjong village of Ukhrul District, E-pao.
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Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF), on April 1 claimed that its armed wing Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) eliminated four troopers of 44 Assam Rifles and wounded several others in the ambush on March 31, near Kamjong village of Ukhrul District, E-pao. RPF also stated that assault was carried out by team of 'tactical command' of PLA. It also added that ‘sergeant’ Prem, of PLA was killed in the encounter.PLA also added that abrogation of truce by Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) was a right step.
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Senior leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Nimmala Saramma alias Jyoti alias Sharada who was Bastar Area divisional committee member surrendered to the Police in the presence of Warangal Superintendent of Police A.K. Jha on Apr
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Senior leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Nimmala Saramma alias Jyoti alias Sharada who was Bastar Area divisional committee member surrendered to the Police in the presence of Warangal Superintendent of Police A.K. Jha on April 1, reports The Hindu. Saramma is wife of another senior leader Muppidi Sambaiah alias Jangu alias Vikas. Business Standard adds that she carried INR 500,000 reward on her head.
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The Jammu and Kashmir government on April 1 said ten sarpanches (head of village level local self government) have been killed and three injured by militants in the Valley in the last four years while 20 resigned following threats from militant outfi
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The Jammu and Kashmir government on April 1 said ten sarpanches (head of village level local self government) have been killed and three injured by militants in the Valley in the last four years while 20 resigned following threats from militant outfits, reports The Times of India. In a written reply in the state Assembly, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Abdul Haq Khan also said that the state government was sensitive to the issue of safety of panchayat (village level local self government institution) representatives in Kashmir and was taking various measures to instill confidence in them. "Six sarpanches were killed and three injured in Baramulla District, while three were killed and two injured in Pulwama. One sarpanch was killed and one injured in Shopian," Khan informed the House. Besides, the minister said one panch (village council member) was killed and two others were injured. "In 12 Districts of Kashmir, 20 sarpanches and 128 panches have resigned for reasons including threats from militants," he added. On steps being taken by the government to create a sense of security among sarpanches and panchayat members, Khan said, "The measures being taken include strengthening the security grid, sanitization of vulnerable areas and working out proper security assessment of panchayat members to provide them security cover, if needed." He said the government has also been ensuring close coordination and synergy among different agencies on a regular basis, besides intensifying night patrolling by security personnel and area domination in vulnerable areas. "Regular meetings with sarpanches and panches at District, sub-division and Police Station levels have been organised to boost their level of confidence. Telephone and mobile numbers of police control rooms have also been provided to panchayat representatives for assistance as and when needed," he said. Besides these steps, Khan said the elected panchayat representatives have been provided a life insurance cover with full premium amount to be paid by the state government.
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The Maharashtra state legislature on April 1 expressed concern over the sharp rise in the number of cybercrime cases in the state and law enforcement agencies' inability to bring the crooks to book, reports dnaindia.com. Chief Minister (CM) Devendra
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The Maharashtra state legislature on April 1 expressed concern over the sharp rise in the number of cybercrime cases in the state and law enforcement agencies' inability to bring the crooks to book, reports dnaindia.com. Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis, who has the charge of Home Department, told the Lower House (Vidhan Sabha) that Maharashtra had registered 3,633 cases of online frauds in the past two years, but was yet to see any conviction. The CM said that while 937 cybercrime cases were registered in 2013, the number rose to 2,696 in 2014. The CM said cybercrime has become a big menace not just in the state, but also across the country. The state will rope in Nasscom to set up a 'Cyber Force' comprising 1,000 qualified professionals, who will be posted in cybercrime labs at district level. These trained personnel, the CM said, will help cops crack crimes in the world of internet and ensure conviction of the criminals. A branch of the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) will also be set up in the state, said Fadnavis.
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The Shillong Times reports that a top Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Phyranilang Swer alias Pastor stated to be the ‘area commander’ of the outfit in Jaintia Hills District, was arrested by Police on the outskirts of Kolkata (W
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The Shillong Times reports that a top Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Phyranilang Swer alias Pastor stated to be the ‘area commander’ of the outfit in Jaintia Hills District, was arrested by Police on the outskirts of Kolkata (West Bengal) in the evening of April 1 Pastor was picked by the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police from Kalikapur area after getting inputs from Shillong Police.
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The villagers of Chintagufa from Sukma District have claimed that the person killed in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force’s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) team on March 31 was “an innocent villager” and not a “Maoist,”
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The villagers of Chintagufa from Sukma District have claimed that the person killed in an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force’s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) team on March 31 was “an innocent villager” and not a “Maoist,” reports The Hindu. Sukma Police had claimed on March 31 that a “Maoist” named Kawasi Kosa was killed in an “encounter” between the Maoists and a CoBRA team near Chintagufa and an SLR (Self Loading Rifle) was recovered from him with two magazines. In a written complaint addressed to the Director General of Police (DGP), Chhattisgarh, the deceased’s younger brother, Kawasi Hurra, has claimed that Kawasi Kosa had no relation with the Maoists and he was “picked up from his home in Chintagufa by the CoBRA team” before being killed.
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Two militants of the Independent faction of United National Liberation Front (ULFA-I), identified as Pranjal Bora and Rubul Ali were arrested on April 1 from an unspecified location, reports The Sentinel. Pranjal Bora, a former employee of a private
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Two militants of the Independent faction of United National Liberation Front (ULFA-I), identified as Pranjal Bora and Rubul Ali were arrested on April 1 from an unspecified location, reports The Sentinel. Pranjal Bora, a former employee of a private security agency in Guwahati, had reportedly been working as a linkman of ULFA-I militant Deepak Bora alias Bikram Asom in an extortion drive. Rubul Ali delivered the extortion money to the ULFA-I about one year back.
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According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on April 1, the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif said that the Pakistan Army would not stop short of accomplishing its mission to eliminate terrorism, i
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According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on April 1, the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif said that the Pakistan Army would not stop short of accomplishing its mission to eliminate terrorism, irrespective of the cost, reports The Express Tribune. He said that the military is fully prepared to deter and defeat any form of aggression.
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At least two Security Forces (SFs) personnel were killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off in Narai Baba area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 1, reports Dawn.
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At least two Security Forces (SFs) personnel were killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off in Narai Baba area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 1, reports Dawn.
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Four bullet-riddled dead bodies were found in Goorbrath area along the border of Nushki and Kalat Districts on April 1, reports Dawn. “The bodies bore multiple bullet injuries,” the Assistant Commissioner of Nushki said. He said one of the dead was i
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Four bullet-riddled dead bodies were found in Goorbrath area along the border of Nushki and Kalat Districts on April 1, reports Dawn. “The bodies bore multiple bullet injuries,” the Assistant Commissioner of Nushki said. He said one of the dead was identified as Amir Jamaldini of Gharibabad locality near Nushki town. The other bodies could not be identified.
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In the opening day of the repatriation process, some 219 internally displaced people (IDPs), banded together in 62 families, returned to their homes in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) from various parts of Bannu on March 31, reports The Express Tribune
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In the opening day of the repatriation process, some 219 internally displaced people (IDPs), banded together in 62 families, returned to their homes in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) from various parts of Bannu on March 31, reports The Express Tribune. Carrying ATM cards entitling them to PKR 10,000 for transportation and PKR 25,000 for repatriation costs, the families boarded 40 buses and trucks along with their belongings. All the IDPs belonged to the Shameeri area of NWA. Brisk arrangements on the part of civil and military administration were made for ensuring safe repatriation. A medical camp was established with Dr Hamidur Rahman as its chief whereas children below five years were given polio drops and some tribesmen were provided other medicines.
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Jamshoro Police arrested three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants belonging to Shaharyar faction, identified as Gul Zareen, Bahauddin and Shahuddin, during a raid conducted in Sikandarabad area of Jamshoro District on April 1, reports Dawn. P
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Jamshoro Police arrested three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants belonging to Shaharyar faction, identified as Gul Zareen, Bahauddin and Shahuddin, during a raid conducted in Sikandarabad area of Jamshoro District on April 1, reports Dawn. Police claimed to have recovered five hand grenades, two TT pistols, 10 kilogram of explosives, 10 kilogram of chemicals and a bundle of detonating cords from their possession. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jamshoro Tariq Wilayat said that the raid was conducted in the area which is predominantly inhabited by the Pakhtun community and the militants had been living in the locality for the past two months. Gul Zareen was facilitating the other two, who had arrived from South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), he disclosed. "Bahauddin and Shahuddin belong to South Waziristan's Kot Kai area and both are associated with TTP Shaharyar group," Wilayat said. He explained that Shahuddin is the TTP's 'deputy commander' of Kot Kai while Bahauddin has been allegedly involved in extortion activities as he used to distribute extortion chits in Kati Pahari and Sohrab Goth area of Karachi. “Shahuddin is also an expert in planting mines and preparing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs),” the SSP claimed.
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Though there was a decline in militant attacks in the wake of the operations in Karachi and North Waziristan Agency in March, 63 terror incidents were reported in different parts of the country which left 100 people dead and 162 injured, Dawn reporte
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Though there was a decline in militant attacks in the wake of the operations in Karachi and North Waziristan Agency in March, 63 terror incidents were reported in different parts of the country which left 100 people dead and 162 injured, Dawn reported on April 2. This was stated in a monthly report released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) on April 1. “In March, there was over 23 per cent decline in militant attacks, almost 12 per cent in deaths and more than 19 per cent in the number of injuries compared to February.” The report added that militant attacks had been decreasing since the start of the operations in FATA, particularly post-National Action Plan (NAP) after the attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar on December 16, 2014. According to the report, security forces conducted 97 actions across the country in which 230 people (mostly suspected militants) were killed, 43 others injured and 667 arrested. Report says compared to February, there was over 23pc decline in militant attacks and 12pc in deaths.
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A day after the UCPN-M-led 30 opposition parties alliance has called off its agitation programmes, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on April 1 told Central Committee members and CA members at an emergency meeting in Kathmandu that a m
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A day after the UCPN-M-led 30 opposition parties alliance has called off its agitation programmes, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on April 1 told Central Committee members and CA members at an emergency meeting in Kathmandu that a minor blow wouldn’t have any effect on NC and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and therefore they needed to go for a stronger movement, reports The Himalayan Times. During the briefing, he said the change in the previous plan was made with a view to strengthen the internal party structure so as to make necessary preparations for the three-day nationwide strike from April 7-9 and to keep some space for official talks if the ruling parties wished.
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subash Nembang on April 1 urged the political parties publicly to conclude the ongoing constitution drafting process through consensus as quickly as possible, reports ekantipur.com. Taking part at an interaction on
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subash Nembang on April 1 urged the political parties publicly to conclude the ongoing constitution drafting process through consensus as quickly as possible, reports ekantipur.com. Taking part at an interaction on "import replacement and cooperative for social justice", organised by the National Cooperative Federation of Nepal on the occasion of 58th National Cooperative Day in Lalitpur, Nembang, however, hoped that political parties would hammer out the disputes over the constitution-drafting soon and lead the country to right track. He pledged to incorporate the issues concerning cooperative in the new constitution.
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On April 1, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) refuted the accusation that party politburo member Prabhu Shah moblised a racket for the murder of party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, reports ekantipur.com. In a press sta
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On April 1, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) refuted the accusation that party politburo member Prabhu Shah moblised a racket for the murder of party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, reports ekantipur.com. In a press statement, UCPN-M spokesperson Dinanath Sharma refuted the accusation and said an investigation would be launched against the leaders including lawmaker Ashok Jaiswal who made the accusation.
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Taking strong exception to the recent Supreme Court (SC) verdict (February 26) on transitional justice mechanisms, UCPN-M led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party
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Taking strong exception to the recent Supreme Court (SC) verdict (February 26) on transitional justice mechanisms, UCPN-M led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M), Matrika Yadav-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), Mani Thapa-led Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP) and Pari Thapa-led CPN (Unified) have decided to stage joint protest campaign seeking its review, reports myrepublica.com on April 2. The six Maoist parties have also decided to submit a memorandum to the prime minister on April 3 and stage joint rally across the country on April 6 against the SC verdict.
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A Dhaka Court remanded Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre Hossain Ahmed Tamim for seven days, reports Dhaka Tribune on April 2. Tamim is accused in two cases. First case was filed over a grenade attack on an Awami League (AL) rally on Bangab
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A Dhaka Court remanded Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre Hossain Ahmed Tamim for seven days, reports Dhaka Tribune on April 2. Tamim is accused in two cases. First case was filed over a grenade attack on an Awami League (AL) rally on Bangabandhu Avenue on August 21, 2004, that killed 24 people and scores injured. Recently on March 24, Police seized a bag from the possession of Tamim which had a cocktail, Samsung mobile handset, four SIM cards, a magnet, and a radio set in it.
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Police on April 1 said that a buffer cell of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) murdered blogger Mohamad Oyasiqur Rahman Babu (27) on March 30 in Dhaka city and had been planned at least 15 days prior, reports Dhaka Tribune. ABT had used similar buffer cel
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Police on April 1 said that a buffer cell of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) murdered blogger Mohamad Oyasiqur Rahman Babu (27) on March 30 in Dhaka city and had been planned at least 15 days prior, reports Dhaka Tribune. ABT had used similar buffer cells, that they call “sleeper cell”, for murdering Avijit Roy, another liberal blogger with atheist views, on February 27. The sleeper cells are managed by one field commander who recruits, trains and indoctrinates suitable candidates to carry out their plots. The cell members can only name that field commander and it becomes impossible to connect these plots to the larger organization or its leadership.
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Truck driver Imran (30), who received severe burns in truck arson in Magura District during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade, succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) in Dha
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Truck driver Imran (30), who received severe burns in truck arson in Magura District during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade, succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) in Dhaka city on April 1, reports Dhaka Tribune. Nine people received burn injuries as unidentified miscreants hurled petrol bomb at a truck in Magura-Jessore Highway on March 21.
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The visiting United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence, Pablo de Greiff on April 1 met with the Chief Minister of the Northern Province C. V. Wigneswaran, reports Colombo Pa
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The visiting United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence, Pablo de Greiff on April 1 met with the Chief Minister of the Northern Province C. V. Wigneswaran, reports Colombo Page. Reports said that Mr. de Greiff, who arrived in Sri Lanka on March 29, for a six-day visit on the invitation of the Sri Lankan Government, has held closed-door discussions with the Chief Minister on the current situation in the region. The UN official has reportedly requested not to disclose the discussions to the media. However, Tamil media reports said the Chief Minister has handed over the recently adopted Northern Provincial Council (NPC) resolution on Tamil genocide to the Special Rapporteur. The resolution adopted by the NPC in February 2015 calls for an international investigation into alleged acts of genocide committed against the Tamils during the war.
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April - 2 
A hardcore arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Jamesh Murmu, was referred to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi when he consumed something soon after being produced in a court in Dumka D
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A hardcore arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Jamesh Murmu, was referred to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi when he consumed something soon after being produced in a court in Dumka District on April 2, a Central Jail official said, reports The Business Standard. Murmu, who was booked under various sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) including murder and was incarcerated in the Dumka Central Jail since August 2011, was taken for production in the court of District Judge Virendra Pratap Singh.
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April - 2 
Bihar Police's Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) has sought the CCTV footage of all the wards of Beur Central Jail and Phulwari sharif camp jail to study whether Kundan, a suspect in the blast in a Bahadurpur colony flat in Patna on March 31, hobnobbed with th
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Bihar Police's Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) has sought the CCTV footage of all the wards of Beur Central Jail and Phulwari sharif camp jail to study whether Kundan, a suspect in the blast in a Bahadurpur colony flat in Patna on March 31, hobnobbed with those jailed in connection with the Patna and Bodh Gaya blasts, The Times of India reports on April 3. Sources said terrorists owing allegiance to Indian Mujahideen (IM), which allegedly triggered blasts in Patna's Gandhi Maidan and Bodh Gaya in 2013, are lodged in the Phulwarisharif jail. They are also shuffled to the Beur jail. The shifting is done in a secretive manner. Though the ATS is waiting for forensic report of the bombs seized from the spot at Bahadurpur, intelligence officials, who were also associated with investigations into Patna blasts, said the chemical composition of the Bahadurpur bombs and the timer device used in them were the same as those in the bombs exploded in Gandhi Maidan.
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April - 2 
Government of India (GoI) is still in the dark about the perpetrators of an ambush on the Army in Arunachal Pradesh on April 2 as it continues a unilateral ceasefire with Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), reports Th
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Government of India (GoI) is still in the dark about the perpetrators of an ambush on the Army in Arunachal Pradesh on April 2 as it continues a unilateral ceasefire with Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), reports The Telegraph on April 4. An intelligence officer stated that “It is unclear if the Khaplang group was responsible as some are suspecting other factions. The government of India still has a unilateral ceasefire with NSCN -K." Earlier this month, the Myanmar-based S.S Khaplang declared that the ceasefire with the Union government was abrogated. He also "expelled" two senior leaders, Wangtin Naga and the Arunachal-based V. Tikhak. NSCN-K already has a ceasefire agreement with the Myanmar Government - ironically, with Wangtin, an Indian, as one of the signatories. If New Delhi repeals the ceasefire officially and enters into a peace agreement with Wangtin's proposed outfit, the NSCN (K) would become a Myanmar outfit with a handful of Indian elements. Chinwang Konyak, the adviser to the Eastern Naga People's Organisation (ENPO) a body of tribal representatives from what is called "eastern Nagaland", stated that "This is a blessing in disguise as the Khaplang group will be left in Myanmar. Let them deal with Myanmar Government, it is better to part ways peacefully." Besides Nagaland, the NSCN groups have a presence in Tirap, Changlang and Longding. The Districts are of interest to the rebels as they share the border with Myanmar and are near China. The area has routes leading to the rebel camps in Myanmar.
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April - 2 
India and Thailand have agreed to strengthen their defence and strategic cooperation, maritime security and counter-terrorism, with top Thai leaders strongly supporting the new government's "Act East" policy, New Indian Express reports on April 3. Aj
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India and Thailand have agreed to strengthen their defence and strategic cooperation, maritime security and counter-terrorism, with top Thai leaders strongly supporting the new government's "Act East" policy, New Indian Express reports on April 3. Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor (NSA) to Prime Minister stated, "The overall kinetics was very positive. We discussed a range of issues, including terrorist activities, defence production, keeping the sea lanes safe, piracy, human trafficking and terrorism". The two sides discussed defence production, both between government, and government and private sector to private sector cooperation. "Both countries want to see the sea lanes remain free and safe, and issues like piracy, human trafficking are a concern to both sides," he added. Economic opportunities in fisheries, development of ports were also discussed.
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April - 2 
Kanglaonline reports on April 3 that Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) in a press statement said that award of capital punishment to Thanglallian Vaiphei is appropriate and justifiable as per the constitutional guidelines adhere to all it
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Kanglaonline reports on April 3 that Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) in a press statement said that award of capital punishment to Thanglallian Vaiphei is appropriate and justifiable as per the constitutional guidelines adhere to all its cadres irrespective of rank and files within the organization. The statement further said that Thanglallian Vaiphei was an active member of the organization and until he left the organization of his own without the knowledge of the ‘high Command’. Thanglallian Vaiphei was killed by KNF-N on March 31, in connection with the abduction of three ABCI workers on January 23 from Saramkon in Ukhrul.
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April - 2 
National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) would hold tripartite talks with Government of India (GoI) and Tripura Government on April 4, reports Tripura Info. An official on April 2 stated that “A tripartite meeting between officials of the central
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) would hold tripartite talks with Government of India (GoI) and Tripura Government on April 4, reports Tripura Info. An official on April 2 stated that “A tripartite meeting between officials of the central and Tripura governments and leaders of NLFT militant group is likely to be held in Shillong on April 4”.A top Tripura State Government official stated that “NLFT led by its self-styled chief Biswamohan Debbarma expressed its willingness to the central government a few months back to hold talks. The union home ministry sought opinion of the state government in this regard. The Tripura government gave positive response”. Tripura militant groups NLFT and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) shelter and avail arms training in Bangladesh, which shares 856-km border with Tripura. According to a Union Home Ministry (MHA) report, GoI has ceasefire agreement with five terrorist outfits of Assam, two in Manipur.
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April - 2 
On April 2, a tripartite meeting was held at Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, between representatives of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Government of India (GoI) and Tripura State Government, reports Tripura info. The meeting was
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On April 2, a tripartite meeting was held at Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, between representatives of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Government of India (GoI) and Tripura State Government, reports Tripura info. The meeting was convened by centre after the Biswamohan faction of NLFT (NLFT-BM) expressed its willingness to GoI a few months back to hold talks. The Union Home Ministry (UMHA) sought opinion of the state Government in this regard. The Tripura Government gave positive response. According to report the State Government was represented by DG, K. Nagaraj and secretary tribal welfare department L. Darlong, GoI was represented by two senior officials of Intelligence Bureau (IB) and NLFT was by Utpal Debbarma, Kajal Debbarma and Karna Debbarma.In the meeting it was discussed to create a road map for surrender of NLFT, in the next meeting it will be discussed however the date for next meeting was not finalized.
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April - 2 
Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) condoled the death of ‘sergeant’ Prem who was killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles (AR) on March 31, in Ukhrul District reports The Sangai Express on April 3.
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Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) condoled the death of ‘sergeant’ Prem who was killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles (AR) on March 31, in Ukhrul District reports The Sangai Express on April 3.
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April - 2 
The recent fidayeen (suicide) attacks in Kathua and Samba in Jammu and Kashmir were allegedly carried out by the newly formed terror outfit, ‘Afzal Guru squad’, reports Bangalore Mirror on April 3. According to the reports, the outfit, which was form
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The recent fidayeen (suicide) attacks in Kathua and Samba in Jammu and Kashmir were allegedly carried out by the newly formed terror outfit, ‘Afzal Guru squad’, reports Bangalore Mirror on April 3. According to the reports, the outfit, which was formed after the hanging of the 2001 Parliament attack convict, has become a cause of concern for Indian Security Forces (SFs). Afzal Guru's hanging at New Delhi's Tihar Jail in February 9, 2013 had triggered widespread protests in the Valley, and militants had vowed to avenge the execution. The squad is also suspected to be involved in the December 5, 2014 attack on an Army camp in Mohra area of North Kashmir's Uri. Eleven security personnel including a Lt Colonel were killed in the deadly fidayeen attack. Police said many youths in Kashmir have since joined militant ranks. Handlers of Pakistan-based terror groups Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) are now adopting new tactics for 2015 by involving these freshly infiltrated youths, sources said. Earlier, terror outfits used to send militants, who used to stay on in India for a few years and carry out small attacks. But now terrorists launch attacks almost immediately after they infiltrate to this side, report added. The report also said that Commanders of LeT and JeM coordinate with each other, but they both are under tremendous pressure from handlers in Pakistan to attack security forces in the Jammu and Kashmir. They tried to sabotage Lok Sabha elections and State Assembly polls. But their designs were foiled by the heightened security in the state and elsewhere. Last year (2014) 101 militants were killed by SFs, report said.
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April - 2 
Three Army personnel of Rajput Regiment were killed and four others were wounded in an ambush when suspected militants of the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) fired on their convoy at Tupi village, along the Khonsa-
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Three Army personnel of Rajput Regiment were killed and four others were wounded in an ambush when suspected militants of the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) fired on their convoy at Tupi village, along the Khonsa-Longding road, in Tirap District on April 2, reports The Times of India. NSCN-K had recently abrogated the ceasefire agreement with Government of India (GoI) which is scheduled to expire on April 28. Source stated that NSCN-K militants have already started moving towards their headquarters in upper Myanmar.
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April - 2 
Two personnel of the District Force (DF) were injured as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on a Police team following a blast in a forested patch under Antagarh Police Station limits in Kanker District on April 2, report
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Two personnel of the District Force (DF) were injured as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on a Police team following a blast in a forested patch under Antagarh Police Station limits in Kanker District on April 2, reports The Pioneer. The incident occurred around 6:30 am in Charre Marre valley when a joint party of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and DF personnel had started from Kadhai Khodar camp under Antagarh Police Station limits to provide security cover to road construction group deployed in the region.
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April - 2 
With Mohammad Shafi Dar, a Special Police Officer (SPO), succumbing to his injuries on April 2, the death toll rose to two in the encounter with terrorists in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The other persons injured were identified as N
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With Mohammad Shafi Dar, a Special Police Officer (SPO), succumbing to his injuries on April 2, the death toll rose to two in the encounter with terrorists in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The other persons injured were identified as Nagraj Jageshwar, Naik Jagjeet Singh and Mandeep Kumar of 29 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) were shifted to Army’s 92 base hospital Srinagar, out of which Jageshwar, the Jammu and Kashmir Police Officer, had succumbed to his injuries earlier. The injured civilian identified as Manzoor Ahmad Rather has also been shifted to Srinagar for treatment. It is to be noted that earlier South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP), had reported that one Jammu and Kashmir Police Officer has been killed and three Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in a fierce gunfight with terrorists in Baramulla District.
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April - 2 
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa said on April 2 in a message on a micro-blogging site that the Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS), General Raheel Sharif, confirmed the death sentence of the six har
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Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa said on April 2 in a message on a micro-blogging site that the Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS), General Raheel Sharif, confirmed the death sentence of the six hardcore terrorists, reports The News. These terrorists were involved in heinous acts of terrorism, manslaughter, suicide bombings, loss of life and property. He said the convicted terrorists had the right to appeal in a court of appeal. The six convicts given death sentences were identified by a senior military official as Noor Saeed, Haider Ali, Murad Khan, Inayatullah, Israruddin and Qari Zahir. No further details were given on their individual cases, or when and where the trials were held.
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April - 2 
At least four unidentified bullet-ridden dead bodies were recovered from the banks of the Lyari River near the Lyari expressway behind Old Vegetable Market area in Jamshed Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 2, reported Dawn.
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At least four unidentified bullet-ridden dead bodies were recovered from the banks of the Lyari River near the Lyari expressway behind Old Vegetable Market area in Jamshed Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 2, reported Dawn.
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April - 2 
Liaquatabad Division Police claimed to have arrested 15 suspects, including five militants, from Liaquatabad Town on April 2, reports Dawn. Police sources added that grenades, weapons and ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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Liaquatabad Division Police claimed to have arrested 15 suspects, including five militants, from Liaquatabad Town on April 2, reports Dawn. Police sources added that grenades, weapons and ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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April - 2 
Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is set to expel some 11,000 illegal Afghan refugees under the National Action Plan against terrorism, said senior Police official Faheem Abbasi during a press conference in Muzaffarabad District on April 2, reports The
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Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is set to expel some 11,000 illegal Afghan refugees under the National Action Plan against terrorism, said senior Police official Faheem Abbasi during a press conference in Muzaffarabad District on April 2, reports The Express Tribune. Pakistan plans to register the 1.4 million Afghan refugees currently living in the country illegally over the next four months, with a view to eventually repatriating them. Abbasi said the home department was also set to outlaw 64 militant outfits in Kashmir that are also banned in the rest of Pakistan, and create a new anti-terror force comprising 500 personnel.
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April - 2 
Police claimed to have killed two suspects, who attacked a Police van in Pirabad area of Qasba Colony in SITE Town on April 2, reported Dawn. Police sources said that the two suspects were involved in sectarian killings.
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Police claimed to have killed two suspects, who attacked a Police van in Pirabad area of Qasba Colony in SITE Town on April 2, reported Dawn. Police sources said that the two suspects were involved in sectarian killings.
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April - 2 
The Peshawar Police carried out 72 search operations, rounded up 3,233 illegally staying Afghans and lodged 32 cases for spreading hate material and 161 for misuse of loudspeakers since January 1, reports The News. The statistics show that the Police
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The Peshawar Police carried out 72 search operations, rounded up 3,233 illegally staying Afghans and lodged 32 cases for spreading hate material and 161 for misuse of loudspeakers since January 1, reports The News. The statistics show that the Police actions in Peshawar under the National Action Plan (NAP) are more than any other District of KP, and probably even in the country. The major reason is that the provincial capital of KP is more vulnerable as it is surrounded from three sides by the volatile tribal areas. According to the official statistics, 72 search and strike operations were carried out in Peshawar, including 32 in rural division, 25 in Cantonment and 15 in city division. During these operations, 146 small machine guns, 888 shotguns, 63 rifles and 851 pistols were recovered. The police authorities said action against hate material and the misuse of loudspeakers was also accelerated under the NAP. “We have lodged 161 cases for misuse of loudspeakers and 32 for spreading hate material under the NAP since January 1. As many as 33 accused were arrested for selling uniforms of security forces that can be misused in unlawful activities,” Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Mian Saeed Ahmad said.
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April - 2 
Two unidentified dead bodies bearing torture marks were found in Korangi Town on April 2, reports Dawn.
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Two unidentified dead bodies bearing torture marks were found in Korangi Town on April 2, reports Dawn.
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April - 2 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a cadre of a banned organisation near Sheikh Yusaf Zayarat in Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 2, reports The Express Tribune. According to the Police, 38-year-old Ghulam Shabir hailed fr
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a cadre of a banned organisation near Sheikh Yusaf Zayarat in Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 2, reports The Express Tribune. According to the Police, 38-year-old Ghulam Shabir hailed from Din Pur village of Dera Ismail Khan and was affiliated with a banned organisation.
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April - 2 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on April 2, sought revision of the nine-point joint proposal forwarded by Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) in line with the January19 understanding b
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on April 2, sought revision of the nine-point joint proposal forwarded by Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) in line with the January19 understanding between parties as a way out of the current political stalemate, reports myrepublica.com. Talking to journalists at the parliamentary party office in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, and UCPN-M Chief Whip Giri Raj Mani Pokhrel said consensus has become illusive as ruling parties continue to stick to their nine-point proposal. The ruling NC and CPN-UML had forwarded a nine-point joint proposal to the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) of the Constituent Assembly (CA) on November 3 as their first move toward bringing majority-based constitution. "We have seen a meeting point with the ruling parties if they rectify their joint proposal," said Pokhrel. "We have not seen any possibility of consensus unless the ruling parties rectify their nine-point proposal," said Pokhrel.
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April - 2 
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed while speaking to journalists at his Secretariat office in Dhaka city on April 2 said that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) should call off its illogical indefinite blockade and strike programme if it really wants
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Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed while speaking to journalists at his Secretariat office in Dhaka city on April 2 said that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) should call off its illogical indefinite blockade and strike programme if it really wants to contest the upcoming city corporation elections scheduled for April 28, reports The Independent. Tofail said “BNP is indulging in wrong politics. Preparing to contest the upcoming city elections and continuing its blockade and strike programme cannot go together. It is self contradictory. If they want to join the elections, they will first have to call off their programme.”
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April - 2 
President Maithripala Sirisena on April 2 chaired a special discussion on the identification and allocation of lands to resettle the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Mannar in Mannar District of Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. The dis
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President Maithripala Sirisena on April 2 chaired a special discussion on the identification and allocation of lands to resettle the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Mannar in Mannar District of Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. The discussion, held at the President's Secretariat, especially centered on identifying suitable land to distribute to the displaced families in the Mannar District. The President advised to use the lands that are under the District Secretary's purview, while emphasizing to pay special attention to protect the thick forest cover in the area. The President pointed out the need to distributing lands without causing any discrimination to any ethnic group. According to the latest figures, 1,734 families in the Mannar District have requested for land, where 902 of them have been recommended as suitable to receive land.
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April - 2 
Sri Lanka did not seize the opportunities that existed in 2009 after ending the war to bring the country together and has a chance now to achieve reconciliation, justice and true peace, said the United States (US) official Tom Malinowski on April 2,
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Sri Lanka did not seize the opportunities that existed in 2009 after ending the war to bring the country together and has a chance now to achieve reconciliation, justice and true peace, said the United States (US) official Tom Malinowski on April 2, reports Colombo Page. However, the process will require, in part, "looking backward, to acknowledge the suffering of the innocent and account for the wrongdoing of the guilty, on every side," Tom Malinowski, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor said assuring the support of the US for the process. "The US will continue to encourage that process, because experience has taught us that no society can move forward by burying the past. But our greatest hope is that you will keep moving forward," he remarked. Malinowski made these observations while addressing the Forum on "Women's Role in Post-War Reconciliation" in Colombo in Western Province. The Forum was organized by the Association of War Affected Women, and the Cross Party Senior Women Politicians' Coalition.
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April - 3 
A 26/11 (November 26, 2008) Mumbai Maharashtra-like attack was in the making, but this time, from the east coast, that is how National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director-General Sharad Kumar sums up the agency's exhaustive nearly two-year investigat
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A 26/11 (November 26, 2008) Mumbai Maharashtra-like attack was in the making, but this time, from the east coast, that is how National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director-General Sharad Kumar sums up the agency's exhaustive nearly two-year investigation into what it says was a massive terror plot against India by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Economic Times reports on April 4. The NIA says, it (attack) was coordinated from the Sri Lankan soil. The NIA says it has much more evidence to pin down the conspirators in the latest plot. The agency has even a photo of the alleged mastermind, Amir Zubair Siddique, who was a Counsellor (visa) at Pakistan's High Commission in Colombo. He directed a network of spies of Sri Lankan and Indian origin to recce nearly 20 sensitive installations in South India, including the American Consulate in Chennai and Israeli Consulate in Bengaluru, it says. Combined reading of two charge-sheets filed by the NIA, in October, 2014 and March, 2015 paint a horrifying plot. Siddique, says the agency, was planning to send explosives from Mannar in Sri Lanka to between Rameswaram and Tuticorin in India by a rowing boat. This was to be followed up by two Pakistanis being sent from Colombo to Bengaluru via Maldives on Sri Lankan passports to carry out terror attacks, specifically on the American Consulate. Hussaien was told by his Pakistani handlers that the plot of planting bombs in American Consulate, Chennai, was codenamed 'Wedding Project' and 'Wedding Hall' was the US Consulate (target). The terrorists will be "cooks" and the "bomb devices" they are carrying, "spice contents", the NIA charge-sheet says. There was a meeting between two Pakistani terrorists and one of the spies, Hussaien, in Bangkok (Thailand) in 2013, the NIA claims. The spies had specific tasks. Thameem Ansari was asked to use a cover of posing as a film-maker working on a documentary titled 'Power of India' on the Indian armed forces and befriend army and navy officers, to get details on India's nuclear-submarine base 'Project Varsha'. Selvarajan joined an event management company which works for the armed forces to get entry to sensitive installations like the Chennai Port.
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April - 3 
A joint team of CRPF and District Police which had started on an Anti-Naxal [left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation got information about presence of Maoists in Karrepara village under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District. Accordingly
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A joint team of CRPF and District Police which had started on an Anti-Naxal [left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation got information about presence of Maoists in Karrepara village under Bhairamgarh Police Station limits in Bijapur District. Accordingly the raid was conducted and four Maoists were arrested. Materials used in making pressure bombs were seized from their possession, Police informed.
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April - 3 
A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) detected and defused seven bombs during demining exercise from Gangloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District on April 3, reports The Pioneer. According to officials, on the information received from
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A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) detected and defused seven bombs during demining exercise from Gangloor Police Station limits in Bijapur District on April 3, reports The Pioneer. According to officials, on the information received from Police Headquarters a team of CRPF had started for demining exercise from Gangloor Police Station. They had reached near Kilekar hills when the Bomb Disposal Squad detected seven bombs planted by the Maoists with intention of causing grievous injuries to the Police party. The bombs were immediately diffused.
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April - 3 
Chennai Police on April 3, arrested a former cadre of banned terrorist organisation Al-Umma in connection with the murder of Hindu Munnani leader K P S Suresh Kumar in June 2014, reports The Times of India. An investigator said Abdullah alias Mannad
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Chennai Police on April 3, arrested a former cadre of banned terrorist organisation Al-Umma in connection with the murder of Hindu Munnani leader K P S Suresh Kumar in June 2014, reports The Times of India. An investigator said Abdullah alias Mannadi Abdullah, was arrested by a Police team led by Assistant Commissioner of Police A Rajendra Kumar and Inspector K Pugazhenthi from a hideout in the suburbs. Abdullah had funded the slaying of Suresh Kumar, secretary of Hindu Munnani's Tiruvallur District unit. Police charged Abdullah with murder and produced him before a magistrate who remanded him in judicial custody. Investigators named Abdullah as accused number 17 in the case. An investigating officer said Abdullah was a key operative of Al-Umma, which the state government banned after the 1998 Coimbatore serial bombings that left 58 people dead and more than 200 injured.
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April - 3 
Dimapur Police on April 3 recovered the bullet ridden body of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, Jamgmilen Khongsai (32) alias Pamin, from G- Khel in Sovima area of Dimapur town in Dimapur District, reports Nagalan
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Dimapur Police on April 3 recovered the bullet ridden body of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, Jamgmilen Khongsai (32) alias Pamin, from G- Khel in Sovima area of Dimapur town in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. NSCN-K sources confirmed the dead militant as one of its cadre, who was picked up from Phaipijang area, Dimapur and was later shot dead.
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April - 3 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) deserter, identified as Sengrak T. Sangma alias Bamon Rance was arrested on April 3 in a joint operation by Meghalaya Police and Army at Arabellapra in Goalpara District, reports The Telegraph. Sengrak is wanted i
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) deserter, identified as Sengrak T. Sangma alias Bamon Rance was arrested on April 3 in a joint operation by Meghalaya Police and Army at Arabellapra in Goalpara District, reports The Telegraph. Sengrak is wanted in connection with firing on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team in 2014. Ramesh Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), North Garo Hills stated that "He has confessed to his involvement in the firing at Bolsal Ading village in North Garo Hills, where two CRPF men were injured,". A 9mm pistol, a magazine, two rounds of ammunition and a GNLA pad were recovered from him. ASP also added that he had confessed to being involved with A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) and A'chik National Liberation Army (ANLA).
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April - 3 
Intelligence Bureau (IB) warned of Pakistan-based terror groups, led by the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), planning to carry out fidayeen (suicide) strikes in Delhi, Deccan Chronicle reports on April 4. Meanwhile, the IB has also warned of the JeM planning
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) warned of Pakistan-based terror groups, led by the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), planning to carry out fidayeen (suicide) strikes in Delhi, Deccan Chronicle reports on April 4. Meanwhile, the IB has also warned of the JeM planning to target Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) workers in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), particularly in Kulgam District. The IB has drawn up a list of CPM workers who contested Assembly elections in 2014 and may be on the Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) hit list as well.
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April - 3 
Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (JSJMM), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, set ablaze two coal-loaded trucks and damaged another at a railway siding near Tori station in Latehar District on April 3, reports The Telegraph. The rebels opened
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Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (JSJMM), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, set ablaze two coal-loaded trucks and damaged another at a railway siding near Tori station in Latehar District on April 3, reports The Telegraph. The rebels opened fire at the approaching Police personnel from Chandwa Police Station, who arrived at the spot. But, the rebels retreated as the Policemen retaliated. No casualty was reported from any side. However, before leaving the spot, the rebels left behind a handbill, asking officials of Balaji Transport to heed to their demands.
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April - 3 
On April 3, a combined team of Bishnupur District Police Commandos and Women Police arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Oinam Rita, from Maharabi Mayai Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On April 3, a combined team of Bishnupur District Police Commandos and Women Police arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Oinam Rita, from Maharabi Mayai Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) on April 3 arrested three suspected IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), Purno Narzary, Samkha Basumatary and Ansai Basumatary alias Bishu, from Navi Mumbai township of Mumbai city, reports
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Security Forces (SFs) on April 3 arrested three suspected IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), Purno Narzary, Samkha Basumatary and Ansai Basumatary alias Bishu, from Navi Mumbai township of Mumbai city, reports The Telegraph. The trio were working in a cold storage unit in Taloja area. The trio was reportedly involved in December 2014 Adivasi massacre.
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April - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) on April 3 recovered two unexploded Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from the site of an ambush in which three army personnel were killed and four others injured, at Tupi village, along the Khonsa-Longding road, in Tirap Dist
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Security Forces (SFs) on April 3 recovered two unexploded Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from the site of an ambush in which three army personnel were killed and four others injured, at Tupi village, along the Khonsa-Longding road, in Tirap District, reports The Hindu. The Army who were killed on April 2 has been recovered have been identified as Havildars Sanjeev Kumar, Parmal Singh and Charan Singh.
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April - 3 
The only Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) member from Meghalaya, Wansuk Syiem rued that Government of India’s (GoI) decision to stop funds for the vital Police modernization programme will hit hard the insurgency affected state, reports
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The only Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) member from Meghalaya, Wansuk Syiem rued that Government of India’s (GoI) decision to stop funds for the vital Police modernization programme will hit hard the insurgency affected state, reports The Shillong Times on April 4. He stated that “In my state there are two major militant outfits, a host of other outfits and the law and order situation arising out of this menace was being controlled through police modernization programme funded by the Centre. But unfortunately this has been stopped in this year’s budget putting the beleaguered state government under great stress”. He also added that “The militants are armed with latest weapons and sophisticated gadgets and cannot be easily countered by the state’s police forces using normal weaponry, hence, the need for constant up gradation”.
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April - 3 
Two Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) members and a Policeman were shot dead and two others injured during an encounter in the Nalagonda District of Telangana on April 3, reports The Times of India. The Police have identified the armed assail
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Two Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) members and a Policeman were shot dead and two others injured during an encounter in the Nalagonda District of Telangana on April 3, reports The Times of India. The Police have identified the armed assailants as Mohammad Ejazuddin and Mohammad Aslam, who had escaped from Tantya Bheel Jail in Khandwa town of Madhya Pradesh on October 3, 2013 along with five other SIMI men. In the exchange of fire a Police constable, Naga Raju, died on the spot. A Police inspector, Bala Gangi Reddy, and a Sub Inspector, Siddaiah, received critical injuries. According to reports, a Police party went to Sitarampuram village in Nalgonda District late on April 3 night following information that the gunmen were taking shelter in the village. On seeing the Police, they opened fire and escaped from there. The assailants managed to escape to Janakipuram, where there was exchange of fire leading to the death of the constable and the militants. Meanwhile, all States were asked to look for the five SIMI members - Mohammad Eijazudden, Mohammad Aslam, Amjad Khan, Zakir Hussain Sadiq and Mehboob Guddu, by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA).
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April - 3 
Various inputs from Central intelligence agencies point towards the presence of groups of both Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists waiting to infiltrate at various locations along the Line of Control (LoC) and International B
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Various inputs from Central intelligence agencies point towards the presence of groups of both Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists waiting to infiltrate at various locations along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir, reports The Asian Age on April 4. The inputs warn that LeT militants, led by one Mohammed Hussain alias Mani, are waiting to infiltrate from Derinala, while another group of five JeM terrorists has arrived from Kotli in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and has been camping at Shahbaz post. The group, led by its launching commander, Gul Hadiq, is learnt to have already reconnoitred the area and to be planning to strike Security Forces (SFs) by planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along their foot-patrol tracks. Another group of three unidentified terrorists has reconnoitred the Madhole Nallah area near post Bhadur and is planning to carry out a major action, including attacking the post, said the alert. The report adds that the LeT and JeM infiltration threats are also coming from the Gurez, Rajouri and Pooch sectors, giving a clear indication of the massive plans of the Pakistan-based groups to disrupt peace in the Valley and the hinterland. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has warned of the JeM planning to target the Communist Party of India [Marxist] (CPI-M) workers in Kashmir, particularly in Kulgam District. The IB has drawn up a list of CPI-M workers who contested Assembly elections in 2014 and may be on the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) hit list. Their security is being enhanced by local law enforcement agencies. The IB alert has been shared with all Central security agencies following a detailed assessment of the security threats emanating from Jammu and Kashmir.
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April - 3 
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and his friend were shot dead by unidentified assailants near the Women and Children Hospital in Dera Ismail Khan town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 3, reports The News. DSP Headquarters, Baha
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A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and his friend were shot dead by unidentified assailants near the Women and Children Hospital in Dera Ismail Khan town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 3, reports The News. DSP Headquarters, Bahawal Khan and his friend Haroon Khan were on their way when unidentified motorcyclists opened fire killing both of them on the spot.
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April - 3 
A teenager girl died in an explosion of a toy bomb in Shamshikhel area of Bannu town in same District on April 3, reports Daily Times. Police said that 12-year-old girl while playing on the bank of canal in Shamshikhel found a toy bomb. She took the
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A teenager girl died in an explosion of a toy bomb in Shamshikhel area of Bannu town in same District on April 3, reports Daily Times. Police said that 12-year-old girl while playing on the bank of canal in Shamshikhel found a toy bomb. She took the bomb to home where during playing it went off resulting in death of the girl.
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April - 3 
Six militants were killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an exchange of fire which took place during a search operation launched by SFs to rescue nine abducted Government officials in Ziarat District on April 3, reported Daily
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Six militants were killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an exchange of fire which took place during a search operation launched by SFs to rescue nine abducted Government officials in Ziarat District on April 3, reported Daily Times. The dead included two suicide bombers who blew themselves up when SFs surrounded them, said Frontier Corps spokesman Khan Wasey.
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April - 3 
The family of a 19-year-old German boy, identified as Ali Mohammad Din, who had gone missing on February 7, 2015, in Faisalabad Districts negotiating with a group of militants based in Afghanistan to seek his return, reported Dawn on April 3 (today).
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The family of a 19-year-old German boy, identified as Ali Mohammad Din, who had gone missing on February 7, 2015, in Faisalabad Districts negotiating with a group of militants based in Afghanistan to seek his return, reported Dawn on April 3 (today). The militants, affiliated with Amarat Islami in Afghanistan, conveyed to the family that Ali had joined them for jihad (holy war) and would join the Islamic State (IS/also known as ISIS) in a couple of weeks. They said they had no affiliation with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Ali was born in Libya and he had been living with his family in Germany for 10 the last years. He came to Faisalabad on January 8, 2015, for the first time. Some relatives of Ali said they had talked to a representative of the militants who identified himself as Qari Ibrahim a number of times with a request to send Ali home. But Qari said they had no such tradition. “How can we send Ali back if he wants to join IS,” the family quoted Qari as saying. The family is not ready to believe that Ali, who does not even know how to offer payers, can take such a step. “Handlers of the militants abducted Ali for money. He was carrying 500 Euros, PKR 20,000, a mobile phone and a visa card when he was kidnapped on February 7,” a relative of Ali said.
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April - 3 
General Secretary of the Nepali Congress (NC) Krishna Prasad Sitaula speaking at a press meeting in Damak in Jhapa District on April 3, said that the political parties would work together to promulgate the new democratic constitution through the seco
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General Secretary of the Nepali Congress (NC) Krishna Prasad Sitaula speaking at a press meeting in Damak in Jhapa District on April 3, said that the political parties would work together to promulgate the new democratic constitution through the second Constituent Assembly (CA), reports ekantipur.com. "The Nepali Congress, as the biggest political party in the CA, would take initiatives for forging political consensus and write the democratic constitution," Sitaula said. Hinting towards the opposition parties' protest, Sitaula said the street protest announced by the 30-party alliance led by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has no meaning at all for the constitution could not be written at the force of street protests rather it should be written by forging consensus. Sitaula urged the UCPN-M not to disrespect the public mandate and be serious to write constitution as desired by the public. The constitution writing process would move ahead once the CA meeting resumes on April 23 and assured that the nation would get the new constitution by May 29.
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April - 3 
Six Maoist parties including the UCPN-M, submitting a joint memorandum to Prime Minister Sushil Koirala at his residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, on April 3, said that the recent Supreme Court (SC) verdict on transitional justice was against the spir
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Six Maoist parties including the UCPN-M, submitting a joint memorandum to Prime Minister Sushil Koirala at his residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, on April 3, said that the recent Supreme Court (SC) verdict on transitional justice was against the spirit of peace accord, reports ekantipur.com. The leaders of the six Maoist parties—who were a major party to the conflict—demanded immediate nullification of the SC's verdict, release of those arrested on charges of war-era cases, and enforcement of legal provision for reconciliation in war-era political cases. The SC ruling has barred the commissions--Truth and Reconciliation Committee (TRC) and Commission on Enforced Disappearance (CED)—from initiating reconciliation on their own without victims’ consent. The apex court on February 26 had annulled the provision to provide blanket amnesty to all the cases related to the decade-long armed conflict, saying that it is against the established principles of justice, international law and the court’s earlier verdicts.
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April - 3 
Detective Branch (DB) officials said that at least 11 persons, mostly madrasa students, were involved in the murder of online activist Oyasiqur Rahman Babu (27), reports Daily Star. DB officials learnt these after interrogating Zikrullah and Ariful I
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Detective Branch (DB) officials said that at least 11 persons, mostly madrasa students, were involved in the murder of online activist Oyasiqur Rahman Babu (27), reports Daily Star. DB officials learnt these after interrogating Zikrullah and Ariful Islam, who were caught by people and handed over to the Police soon after Oyasiqur was hacked to death in the capital Dhaka's Tejgaon Industrial area around on March 30. Five of them were trained at a two-room apartment of a five-storey building at Nayanagar in the capital's Jatrabari. They were recruited by five different persons, including their coordinator known to them as Mashul alias Masum.
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April - 3 
Police held seven activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Sitakunda and Lohagara upazilas of Chittagong on April 3, reports Daily Star .The arrestees, two of BNP, two of JeI and three
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Police held seven activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Sitakunda and Lohagara upazilas of Chittagong on April 3, reports Daily Star .The arrestees, two of BNP, two of JeI and three of ICS, are accused in several cases filed for vandalism and subversive activities, said Police.
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April - 3 
The new Sri Lankan Government has started a comprehensive investigation to determine whether arms and ammunition recovered from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were provided to terrorist organizations by the previous Government, reports C
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The new Sri Lankan Government has started a comprehensive investigation to determine whether arms and ammunition recovered from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were provided to terrorist organizations by the previous Government, reports Colombo Page on April 4. The Cabinet Spokesperson and the Minister of Health and Indigenous Medicine Rajitha Senaratne said on April 3 that the Government will probe whether the recovered LTTE arms have been provided to the Ukrainian rebels and the Islamic terrorist organization Boko Haram in Nigeria. He said the previous Government has provided arms to a security institution which was allegedly involved in arms deals with a number of countries including Nigeria and the Government has received reports that the organization had exchanged arms in mid sea. The Minister said that the Government has suspicions as to whether they sold the LTTE weapons since the relevant officials in the Government have denied ever selling any state weapons. "However, the Defence Secretary has confirmed that these arms and ammunition do not belong to the Government. They must be arms and ammunition recovered from the LTTE during the last stage of war," the Minister speculated. He added that Government forces found a haul of weapons and ammunition and consignment of gold in various places in the North during the last few days of war. "The Government does not have a complete report about the weapons found from the LTTE during the last few day of war on terrorism," he said.
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April - 4 
A combined team of Thoubal Police Commandos and Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two Peoples Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants identified as Asem Dinesh Meitei alias Aningba and Ngangbam Mangal alias Micky alias Ibungo, on April 4 at Tek
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A combined team of Thoubal Police Commandos and Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two Peoples Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants identified as Asem Dinesh Meitei alias Aningba and Ngangbam Mangal alias Micky alias Ibungo, on April 4 at Tekcham Chingjin in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express. One 9 mm pistol with three live rounds was seized from the possession of Asem Dinesh.
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A Police Sub-Inspector, identified as D Siddaiah who was critically injured in exchange of fire with Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres in Nalgonda District (Telangana) on April 4 succumbed to his injuries on April 7, reports Outlook. S
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A Police Sub-Inspector, identified as D Siddaiah who was critically injured in exchange of fire with Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres in Nalgonda District (Telangana) on April 4 succumbed to his injuries on April 7, reports Outlook. Siddaiah, had suffered four bullet injuries in the incident and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad.
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April - 4 
According to delayed news, five militants identifying themselves as Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM)’s cadre assaulted four individuals travelling from Guwahati to Imphal near Senapati Bridge in Senapati District on Apr
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According to delayed news, five militants identifying themselves as Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM)’s cadre assaulted four individuals travelling from Guwahati to Imphal near Senapati Bridge in Senapati District on April 4, reports The Sangai Express .The group also hijacked the vehicle and the occupant’s belongings. The individuals assaulted were identified as Oinam Sanamacha (25), Moirangthem Santosh (38), Yendrambam Jimbo (27) and Ningthoujam Nabakumar (27), all from Moreh, according to family members of the victims. The hijacked vehicle was recovered from Senapati Bazar on April 9.
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April - 4 
After over six-month delay, two new advanced military choppers have landed in India to be inducted into the elite air wing of the Border Security Force (BSF), which is tasked to carry air support missions for troops along the borders and in the hinte
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After over six-month delay, two new advanced military choppers have landed in India to be inducted into the elite air wing of the Border Security Force (BSF), which is tasked to carry air support missions for troops along the borders and in the hinterland for anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operations, reports Zee News on April 5. The Russian-made Mi-17 V5 choppers will boost the flying capability of Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMF) that are deployed for a variety of internal security tasks in some of the most arduous and inhospitable conditions at numerous locations. The official said the choppers have been initially based at the BSF hangar at Safdarjung airport in New Delhi, and are expected to be formally inducted into the fleet by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on April 9. The new pair, sources said, is expected to be tasked for anti-Naxal operations and with their new bases in Chhattisgarh (Jagdalpur) and Odisha (Koraput).
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April - 4 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ of Charla Local Organising Squad (LOS), Shyamala Dharmaiah alias Dharmanna (38), surrendered before Bhadrachalam Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) R Bhaskaran in Kothagudem in Khammam Di
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ of Charla Local Organising Squad (LOS), Shyamala Dharmaiah alias Dharmanna (38), surrendered before Bhadrachalam Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) R Bhaskaran in Kothagudem in Khammam District of Telangana on April 4, reports The Hindu. According to Police sources, Dharmanna hails from Tekuleru in the neighbouring Chhattisgarh. He joined the outlawed outfit in 2010. He worked as a member of Sabari Area Committee and Deputy Commander of the LOS before being elevated to the position of Commander of Charla LOS in January 2015.
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April - 4 
Police on April 4 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Suresh Oraon alias Suryash, from near his residence located in Ambajhariya in Angara area in the outskirts of Ranchi District, reports The Telegraph. The arrested milit
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Police on April 4 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Suresh Oraon alias Suryash, from near his residence located in Ambajhariya in Angara area in the outskirts of Ranchi District, reports The Telegraph. The arrested militant was wanted in two cases including the murder of a Police informer.
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April - 4 
Press Trust of India reports that Arunachal Pradesh CM Nabam Tuki held a high-level meeting with top Police officers, on April 4 reviewing security arrangements and law and order situation in Tirap District, following the ambush by militants. He dire
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Press Trust of India reports that Arunachal Pradesh CM Nabam Tuki held a high-level meeting with top Police officers, on April 4 reviewing security arrangements and law and order situation in Tirap District, following the ambush by militants. He directed strict vigil and round-the- clock surveillance in the District to maintain peace and security of the people. He ordered Director General of Police (DGP) East to station in Tirap and personally monitor the situation.
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April - 4 
The main accused in the March 30, 2015 Patna blast case, was arrested from Nalanda District on April 4, reports The Times of India. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jitendra Rana said the main accused Kundan Kumar was arrested from Ekangal
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The main accused in the March 30, 2015 Patna blast case, was arrested from Nalanda District on April 4, reports The Times of India. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jitendra Rana said the main accused Kundan Kumar was arrested from Ekangalsarai in Nalanda District. With the arrest of the main suspect, the two other absconding accused - Hemant Kumar and Ashok Kumar, would be nabbed soon, the SSP hoped.
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April - 4 
The military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) in a press release said under its education campaign `operation mangal`, has requested all private schools in the state to reserve 15 percent seats for underprivileged students, an
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The military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) in a press release said under its education campaign `operation mangal`, has requested all private schools in the state to reserve 15 percent seats for underprivileged students, and these students to be given free education, reports Kanglaonline on April 5.
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April - 4 
Three people were killed and another two sustained injuries on April 4 (today) in a mine explosion at a forest area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Saryam village in Nowshehra in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Zee News. A senior Pol
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Three people were killed and another two sustained injuries on April 4 (today) in a mine explosion at a forest area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Saryam village in Nowshehra in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Zee News. A senior Police officer said, "Three civilians were killed and another injured when an explosive device went off in forest area near Saryam village at 9 am today, exact details of the incident at being verified."
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April - 4 
At least two Pakistani soldiers were killed when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off near a military vehicle in Nanno area of South Waziristan on April 4, reports Dawn. A local 'spokesman' for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Az
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At least two Pakistani soldiers were killed when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off near a military vehicle in Nanno area of South Waziristan on April 4, reports Dawn. A local 'spokesman' for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Azam Tariq Mahsud, claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 4 
Helicopter gunships conducted several air sorties, as part of the ongoing Khyber-II operation , killing at least five suspected Lashkar-i-Islam (LeI) militants and destroying hideouts in Nangrosa, Spin Drand and Thor Khel areas of Sipah of Tirah val
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Helicopter gunships conducted several air sorties, as part of the ongoing Khyber-II operation , killing at least five suspected Lashkar-i-Islam (LeI) militants and destroying hideouts in Nangrosa, Spin Drand and Thor Khel areas of Sipah of Tirah valley in Khyber tribal region on April 4 morning, reports Dawn. The aerial attacks were aimed at flushing out militants from the valley.
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April - 4 
Sri Lankan Army Headquarters said that the troops on their search and clear operations in the general areas of Kombavil, Puthukkudiyrippu, Ampakamam, Piramanthalaru and Kalkudah in Northern Province recovered six hand grenades, one 81 mm mortar bomb,
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Sri Lankan Army Headquarters said that the troops on their search and clear operations in the general areas of Kombavil, Puthukkudiyrippu, Ampakamam, Piramanthalaru and Kalkudah in Northern Province recovered six hand grenades, one 81 mm mortar bomb, one Arul bomb, one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bomb, one 40 mm grenade launcher bomb and one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on April 4, reports The Island. The Army also said that the de-mining groups had recovered one hundred anti-personnel mines from Mahamailankulam, Kaddiadampan, 14th Mile Post and Pumalanathan in Northern Province on the same day (April 4). The arms that had been buried there by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during war time were detected by employees of a non-governmental organization (NGO) and they alerted the Security Forces (SFs). Earlier, SATP had reported that three Army personnel, including a Captain, were injured when they attempted to diffuse a landmine in Vilasikulam forest area in Madhu Police Division in Mannar District of Northern Province on April 4.
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April - 4 
Three Army personnel including a Captain received injuries when they attempted to diffuse a landmine buried by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during war time in Wilasikulam forest area in Madhu Police Division in Mannar District of North
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Three Army personnel including a Captain received injuries when they attempted to diffuse a landmine buried by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during war time in Wilasikulam forest area in Madhu Police Division in Mannar District of Northern Province, reports Hiru News on April 5. According to the Police, a Captain of the Engineering Corps, a Corporal and a Soldier who received injuries have been admitted to Vavuniya Hospital. It has been revealed that the landmine exploded due to a delay which occurred during bomb disposal.
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April - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the jungles of Sargipal in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh, reports The Pioneer on April 6. The exchange of fire occurred at arou
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the jungles of Sargipal in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh, reports The Pioneer on April 6. The exchange of fire occurred at around 9 am [date not specified] when Maoists opened fire on a joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Force (DF) which was carrying out search operation in the area. After intermittent firing, which lasted for about an hour, the Maoists fled away, Police said. After the gun battle, the body of a Maoist, yet to be identified, was found. A 303 rifle, live ammunition, Tiffin bomb, wire, pipe bomb, medicines and daily use items were also recovered.
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April - 5 
A National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, identified as Prabathari Jamatia surrendered to the Border Security Force (BSF) on April 5, after escaping from camp in Bangladesh, at Chaplingcherra Border outpost in Nutan Bazar in South Tripu
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A National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, identified as Prabathari Jamatia surrendered to the Border Security Force (BSF) on April 5, after escaping from camp in Bangladesh, at Chaplingcherra Border outpost in Nutan Bazar in South Tripura District, reports Tripura Info. He handed over a 9-mm pistol, one magazine and one 36 HE grenade. Police said Prabathari joined NLFT in 1998 but surrendered on 2004. He again joined NLFT in 2007.
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April - 5 
A suspected militant of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) , identified as Hegin was killed in a factional clash at Saichung Kuki village in Senapati District on April 5, reports The Sangai Express.
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A suspected militant of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) , identified as Hegin was killed in a factional clash at Saichung Kuki village in Senapati District on April 5, reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 5 
Army on April 5 recovered arms and ammunition from a militant hide out in the Pattan area of Baramulla District where they conducted searches after a specific input, reports Daily Excelsior. The recovery include one AK 47 rifle , 7 AK 47 rifle magazi
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Army on April 5 recovered arms and ammunition from a militant hide out in the Pattan area of Baramulla District where they conducted searches after a specific input, reports Daily Excelsior. The recovery include one AK 47 rifle , 7 AK 47 rifle magazines, 100 rounds of AK-47, 1 Chinese pistol, 1 radio set, 3 remote control IEDs, 5 UBGL grenades and four Chinese grenades.
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April - 5 
Contending that catholic mission schools including Don Bosco, St Joseph, Nairmala Bas, Little Flower, Secret Heart and Catholic School in the state are all based on Reli-care system devoid of organizational hierarchy, military council faction of Kang
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Contending that catholic mission schools including Don Bosco, St Joseph, Nairmala Bas, Little Flower, Secret Heart and Catholic School in the state are all based on Reli-care system devoid of organizational hierarchy, military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) stated that the outfit will refer certificates and degrees fetched from diluted schools which do not comply norms and criteria of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as Diluted Educational Surplus Value, reports Kanglaonline on April 6. In related news, Democratic Students' Alliance Manipur (DESAM) condemned the ban on catholic schools, reports The Sangai Express on April 6. They also resolved to urge militant group to lift the ban.
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April - 5 
CPI-Maoist claimed that a Police constable has ‘surrendered’ before it, reports The Hindu on April 6. “Michche Vadda, 37, a police constable posted in the Farasgav police station of Narayanpur, has surrendered before the Kutul area Janatana Sarkar of
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CPI-Maoist claimed that a Police constable has ‘surrendered’ before it, reports The Hindu on April 6. “Michche Vadda, 37, a police constable posted in the Farasgav police station of Narayanpur, has surrendered before the Kutul area Janatana Sarkar of the CPI (Maoist). He worked for the police for more than 10 years since 2005. He was being harassed by his senior officers and was pained over the continuous atrocities by security forces on the tribal people in Bastar,” said a statement issued by Rajmand Mandavi, secretary of the Mad divisional committee of the outlawed CPI-Maoist. Vadda went missing on March 13 on a visit to his village Kutul. The Police believed that he had been “abducted.” However, the Maoists claimed that he had surrendered “willingly” with his wife Manju on March 29.
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April - 5 
Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) jailbreak fugitives and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres, Mohammad Ejazuddin and Mohammad Aslam, who were shot in an encounter in Nalagonda District of Telangana on April 3, had plans to kill Prime Minister Na
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Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) jailbreak fugitives and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres, Mohammad Ejazuddin and Mohammad Aslam, who were shot in an encounter in Nalagonda District of Telangana on April 3, had plans to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a plot to bomb the Sabarmati Jail in Gujarat to free their 'chief', Safdar Nagori, according to The Times of India. They had made attempts to link with al Qaeda to free 9/11 accused and scientist Aafia Siddiqui from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) custody in the US. Moreover, Telangana Director General of Police (DGP), Anurag Sharma stated, “Aijajuddeen and Aslam have been the active members of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Madhya Pradesh and were involved in acts of terror in India", The Tribune reports on April 6. They had also formed a separate wing called 'Maal-e-Ganeemat' within SIMI to fund their terror activities. Interrogation report of SIMI cadre Ejazuddin, Aslam and Abu Faisal shows they wanted to be the real face of home-grown terror, swearing allegiance to Taliban and al Qaeda, looking beyond Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) patronage enjoyed by Indian Mujahedeen (IM), reports The Times of India. The two resorted to bank robberies to plough in funds. Agencies claim it was the cash generated by a robbery in Bhopal in 2010 that was used in blasts at Modi's rally in Patna in 2014. Most recent bank robbery, in which their involvement in suspected, was in Karimnagar (Telangana) on February 1, 2014. New Indian Express adds that Aslam and Ejazuddin, had posed as tourists and even Police at times while trying to stay off the grid. Sources associated with the investigation said that the duo had identified themselves as Raju and Rahul and stayed in a dargah (shrine) at Aravapalli in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh.
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April - 5 
NSCN-K accused Wangtin Naga of issuing notices to business community and others to pay “taxes and donations”, reports Nagaland Post on April 6. In a press release, ‘ministry of information and publicity’ (MIP) of NSCN-K stated that “True to his natur
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NSCN-K accused Wangtin Naga of issuing notices to business community and others to pay “taxes and donations”, reports Nagaland Post on April 6. In a press release, ‘ministry of information and publicity’ (MIP) of NSCN-K stated that “True to his nature as con artist and master fraudster in no less than a week after his expulsion from the GPRN, Wangtin Naga has started issuing notices to Head of Departments (HoDs), business community and sympathisers all over Nagaland to pay him donations and taxes usually levied by the NSCN/GPRN”.
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April - 5 
On April 5, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) put up posters at Saraiya village in Jamui District, warning residents with dire consequences for working against their interests, reports The Telegraph. Police said the posters stating tha
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On April 5, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) put up posters at Saraiya village in Jamui District, warning residents with dire consequences for working against their interests, reports The Telegraph. Police said the posters stating that a 'Jan Adalat' (people’s court/Kangaroo courts) would be held soon in which people working against the interests of the outfit and extorting funds in its name will be identified and brought to justice. The residents saw the posters and informed the Police following which the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel seized them. The Police said the residents have been assured adequate protection from the Maoists.
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April - 5 
Report on effective management of Indo-Myanmar border has been collected by the core group of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) and Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), consisting of joint secretary for North East Shambhu Singh and joint secre
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Report on effective management of Indo-Myanmar border has been collected by the core group of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) and Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), consisting of joint secretary for North East Shambhu Singh and joint secretary (Border Management) HK Makwana, led by JIC Chairman R.N Ravi, from the relevant State Government officials, reports The Sangai Express on April 6. State Government officials proposed installation of X-ray machines at Khudengthabi in Chandel District. The Telegraph further adds that team reviewed the prevailing law and order situation with Police and officials of the State Government and Border Security Force (BSF). An unnamed senior Police official stated, "The meeting reviewed the general security situation in the border areas of Manipur. There is no other agenda." Nagaland Post further adds that Core Group held talks with top officials of the state, discussing key security related issues including the increasing trend of ambushing Security Forces (SFs) in the border areas, cross-border smuggling of drugs and weapons etc.JIC Chairman also collected a first-hand report from the Assam Rifles, regarding inconveniences being faced by the forces while taking up security measures to fight militants operating in border areas.
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April - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two cadres of the Original faction of United Democratic Liberation Front (UDLF-O) at Borobasti in South Ratabari in Karimganj District on April 5, reports The Telegraph. The dead duo was identified as Narendra Reang (30)
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two cadres of the Original faction of United Democratic Liberation Front (UDLF-O) at Borobasti in South Ratabari in Karimganj District on April 5, reports The Telegraph. The dead duo was identified as Narendra Reang (30) and Sishumoni Reang (36). Another militant managed to escape from the site.
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April - 5 
Security Forces arrested two suspected members of National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) at Srirampur in Kokrajhar District on April 5, reports The Telegraph.
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Security Forces arrested two suspected members of National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) at Srirampur in Kokrajhar District on April 5, reports The Telegraph.
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April - 5 
Seven militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police near Paridhi panchayat (village level local self-government institution) in Pedabayalu mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District on Apr
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Seven militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police near Paridhi panchayat (village level local self-government institution) in Pedabayalu mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District on April 5, reports The Hindu. The arrested members were K. Malleshwara Rao (23), V. Satya Rao (21), P. Sanyasi Rao (20), P. Rupana (25), P. Appanna (28), P. Latchanna (35) and K. Bittu (35). According to Inspector of Pedabayalu Police Station Malleshwara Rao, all the arrested militia members belonged to Pedabayalu mandal and were involved in two cases in Pedabayalu and one in Munchingput area.
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April - 5 
The Assam Tribune on April 6 reports that when Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju called on the Arunachal Pradesh Governor at Raj Bhawan in Itanagar, the Governor requested Rijiju for adequate fund to enhance professionalism amongs
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The Assam Tribune on April 6 reports that when Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju called on the Arunachal Pradesh Governor at Raj Bhawan in Itanagar, the Governor requested Rijiju for adequate fund to enhance professionalism amongst the Police personnel including enhancing security infrastructure, proper management of Constabulary and training. Referring to the recent unfortunate incident in Tirap district in which three Army personnel lost their lives, the Governor emphasised on better coordination and synergy amongst the security agencies Stressing on developing mechanism for upgradation of intelligence gathering and sharing, the Governor called upon the Union Minister for strengthening the existing mechanism.
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April - 5 
The Delhi Police have been alerted about possible suicide attacks in the city by terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Deccan Herald reports on April 6. Senior Police officers have been advised to take preventive measures and keep special vi
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The Delhi Police have been alerted about possible suicide attacks in the city by terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Deccan Herald reports on April 6. Senior Police officers have been advised to take preventive measures and keep special vigil at all sensitive places, including the Parliament. The advisory to the Delhi Police has been issued by the intelligence agencies following investigations into the fidayeen (suicide) attack at an army camp in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir on March 21. Sources said the information gathered during the investigation suggested that the JeM has plans to carry out similar terror strikes in Delhi. It has been learnt that the JeM has started inducting among its militants some specially-trained men to carry out suicide attacks in metropolitan cities, including Delhi. Around eight to ten of such men have already entered India, it is feared.
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April - 5 
The Sentinel on April 6, reports that a Government official stated that informal talks between State Government representatives and the United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) is on the right track. There were two official rounds of talks between the Gov
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The Sentinel on April 6, reports that a Government official stated that informal talks between State Government representatives and the United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) is on the right track. There were two official rounds of talks between the Government representatives and the UALA leaders in the past couple of months. Decision for designated camps is one aspect that they are working upon to ensure that all the UALA cadres comes over ground However, the UALA leadership has not communicated to the Government representatives on the desired location of the designated camps. UALA, a split faction of breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) is expected to have around 70-80 odd militants. Its armoury is expected to consist of barely a dozen sophisticated AK-47 Rifles and other small arms It has been learnt that the militants been asked to report to their respective ‘area commanders’ along with the arms and ammunitions in order to facilitate their location prior to the talks at a higher level. Highly placed sources stated that Government policy to snub the GNLA and A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) is still valid. Government of India (GoI) had directed State Government not to entertain the GNLA in view of its violent activities. On the other hand, the AMEF has been viewed as a bunch of armed criminal gang.
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April - 5 
Three Maoists, identified as Lachin alias Ramesh Poyam (30), Budhram Vadhda alias Ratti (22) and Somaru Poyam alias Sukhlal (40) — all residents of Narayanpur, surrendered before the Police in Narayanpur District, reports The Pioneer on April 6. Rame
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Three Maoists, identified as Lachin alias Ramesh Poyam (30), Budhram Vadhda alias Ratti (22) and Somaru Poyam alias Sukhlal (40) — all residents of Narayanpur, surrendered before the Police in Narayanpur District, reports The Pioneer on April 6. Ramesh and Budhram carried cash reward of INR 800,000 each on their heads, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Narayanpur, O P Sharma informed on April 5. Ramesh was the ‘deputy commander’ of Maoist Military Company-6 and ‘commander’ of Platoon-1 under Company-6. Budhram was active member of Section-B under Platoon-2 of Company-1. The ASP further informed that Somaru Poyam was working as President of Ikmeta Jantana Sarkar (People’s Government).
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April - 5 
Times of India on April 5 reports that ‘general secretary’ of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), Th Muivah stated that the Naga sovereignty and integration are still on the talks agenda. He stated that "The NSCN
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Times of India on April 5 reports that ‘general secretary’ of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), Th Muivah stated that the Naga sovereignty and integration are still on the talks agenda. He stated that "The NSCN had neither intentionally nor consciously given up on these issues as they remained the inherent rights of the Nagas. We have not endangered the Naga people's aspirations on sovereignty and integration and neither will we in the days to come." Muivah informed the Nagas and all others that 'the Government of India (GoI) and the Nagas, represented by the NSCN, are in the process of working out an honourable political solution acceptable to both.' However, he noted that in a political negotiation, no party can expect cent per cent victory. "Political negotiation is a process of give and take between two entities or parties and we are moving forward positively."
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April - 5 
Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi on April 5 said funds generated from cow slaughter in illegal slaughter houses were funding insurgency and terrorism, reports The Times of India. "According to a Police report in Uttar Pra
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Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi on April 5 said funds generated from cow slaughter in illegal slaughter houses were funding insurgency and terrorism, reports The Times of India. "According to a Police report in Uttar Pradesh, which has 11,000 illegal slaughter houses, the money is going towards insurgency, guns and terrorism," she stated. The minister alleged that a mafia runs slaughter houses. "Take the case of Deonar slaughter house in Mumbai. They gave an undertaking in the high court that they would not export meat, which is for consumption in India. But 90 per cent of the meat is exported. There have been hundreds of cases of stabbing and murder there. Anybody who tries to check what is actually being killed there is threatened,'' she alleged.
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April - 5 
Union Tribal Welfare Minister Jual Oram on April 5 announced that six communities of the state would be given Scheduled Tribe (ST) status within the next four to five months, reports Times of India. Making an election statement while campaigning for
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Union Tribal Welfare Minister Jual Oram on April 5 announced that six communities of the state would be given Scheduled Tribe (ST) status within the next four to five months, reports Times of India. Making an election statement while campaigning for BJP candidates for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) polls in Kokrajhar, Oram said, "I cannot give a time frame but six communities — Koch-Rajbongshis, tea tribes, Tai Ahoms, Morans, Motoks and Chutiyas — will be given ST status in four to five months. The case of ST status to these six communities is lying with me. The group of ministers has already prepared a note. We are changing the modalities of granting tribal status."
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April - 5 
Unlawful Activities Prevention tribunals will hold separate hearings in Meghalaya this month to decide whether to extend the ban on United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), reports The Telegraph on Apri
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Unlawful Activities Prevention tribunals will hold separate hearings in Meghalaya this month to decide whether to extend the ban on United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), reports The Telegraph on April 6. Sources in the Meghalaya Home Department said the hearing of the two tribunals, one each for NDFB and ULFA, would be held on April 8 and 19 respectively. Sources also stated that office of the registrar, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, Delhi High Court, will hold a hearing for examination of more witnesses on declaring the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) a "unlawful association" on April 18. The ban on militant groups is operational for a period of two years and subsequently tribunals are set up to review the ban.
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April - 5 
With the eastern-most part of the hill State of Arunachal comprising Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts affected by insurgency, Chief Minister (CM) Nabam Tuki appealed to Government of India (GoI) to resolve the issue once and for all, reports N
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With the eastern-most part of the hill State of Arunachal comprising Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts affected by insurgency, Chief Minister (CM) Nabam Tuki appealed to Government of India (GoI) to resolve the issue once and for all, reports Nagaland Post on April 6. Tuki’s appeal came in the wake of April 2 killing of three Army men by suspected militants near Khonsa in Tirap District. He stated that “Unless the core issue of insurgency is resolved permanently, such incidents may recur”.
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April - 5 
10 militants were killed and several others injured when fighter jets bombed their hideouts in Dwa Toi and Takhtakai areas of Kukikhel in Khyber Agency on April 5, reports The Express Tribune.
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10 militants were killed and several others injured when fighter jets bombed their hideouts in Dwa Toi and Takhtakai areas of Kukikhel in Khyber Agency on April 5, reports The Express Tribune.
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April - 5 
According to the spokesman for Frontier Corps (FC) Khan Wasey, Security Forces (SFs) and Intelligence Agency personnel on April 5 foiled a terror bid by arresting seven terrorists, including four suicide bombers, during a raid in Kuchlak area of prov
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According to the spokesman for Frontier Corps (FC) Khan Wasey, Security Forces (SFs) and Intelligence Agency personnel on April 5 foiled a terror bid by arresting seven terrorists, including four suicide bombers, during a raid in Kuchlak area of provincial capital Quetta, reports Dawn. "The terrorists were planning a major terror strike in Quetta," said Wasey adding that the arrested men belonged to a banned militant outfit. The suspects were shifted to an unknown location for interrogation. Most of the terrorists belonged to the volatile tribal belt, the FC spokesman said. He added that four suicide jackets were also recovered from the possession of the suspects.
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April - 5 
At least 16 people including 12 militants and four soldiers were killed during fierce fighting in Utmela area of the Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 5, reports The Nation. Four Security Forces (SFs) personnel als
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At least 16 people including 12 militants and four soldiers were killed during fierce fighting in Utmela area of the Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 5, reports The Nation. Four Security Forces (SFs) personnel also sustained injuries in the fight. According to details, a convoy of SFs was patrolling in Utmela area when clash erupted.
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Elsewhere in the District during another raid, SFs arrested four militants from Kharotabad area and also recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.
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Elsewhere in the District during another raid, SFs arrested four militants from Kharotabad area and also recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.
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April - 5 
The Baloch Republican Party (BRP) on April 5 said that the four bullet-riddled dead bodies found in Goorbrath area of Nushki District on April 1, 2015, were of missing persons allegedly killed by SFs, reports Dawn. BRP spokesman Sher Mohammad Bugti s
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The Baloch Republican Party (BRP) on April 5 said that the four bullet-riddled dead bodies found in Goorbrath area of Nushki District on April 1, 2015, were of missing persons allegedly killed by SFs, reports Dawn. BRP spokesman Sher Mohammad Bugti said in a statement that the four had gone missing four months ago and the SFs after killing them left their bodies in a deserted place.
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April - 5 
In a meeting between two leaders on April 5, Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala urged Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda to agree on initiating the constitution drafting process by incorporating
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In a meeting between two leaders on April 5, Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala urged Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda to agree on initiating the constitution drafting process by incorporating issues resolved so far and continue discussions on unresolved issues such as the model of federalism, reports ekantipur.com. PM Koirala tried to convince Dahal, who also leads 30-party opposition alliance, on starting the Constituent Assembly (CA) proceedings and eventually voting over disputed issues of the new constitution. PM Koirala suggested the Maoist-led opposition front to shun protest programmes. The Maoists leaders, however, turned down the proposal demanding to resolve all the issues in ‘package’. “He stressed on the need of continuing negotiations and resolving disputed issues in a deal,” said a source close to Dahal.
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April - 5 
Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Krishna Prasad Sitaula claimed that Sushil Koirala-led government would continue until the promulgation of the new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. At a news conference organised by Nepal Press Union, Morang
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Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Krishna Prasad Sitaula claimed that Sushil Koirala-led government would continue until the promulgation of the new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. At a news conference organised by Nepal Press Union, Morang, at Biratnagar, Kathmandu, on April 5, Sitaula expressed the view that different political parties including the UCPN-M have been misinterpreting the term 'consensus'. He further said that it was necessary to hold discussion among the major political parties after focusing on the issue of constitution writing, saying the new constitution would not be promulgated as per the interest of a single party. Stating that it was natural to get different opinions among political parties on the issue of federalism, the NC General Secretary said that his party had presented a draft of seven provinces as per people's wish.
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April - 5 
UCPN-M leader Baburam Bhattarai accused the ruling parties, NC and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), of holding the CA hostage, and added there is no point in attending the CA that has been held hostage, reports ekantipur.c
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UCPN-M leader Baburam Bhattarai accused the ruling parties, NC and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), of holding the CA hostage, and added there is no point in attending the CA that has been held hostage, reports ekantipur.com. Speaking at a press meet organised in Baglung District by Baglung chapter of revolutionary journalists on April 5, Bhattarai said his party would not participate in the CA unless consensus is forged on the disputed issues of constitution drafting. He made it clear that his party would not, at any cost, agree on the agenda of those intending to promulgate the new constitution by putting the federalism on back burner. “Nothing can be achieved by attending the CA called by those trying to bring in the constitution without addressing the mandate of people’s mandate,” said leader Bhattarai. “The mandate of people’s movement and people’s war are republic, secularism, and federalism with ethnic identity. We can attend the CA only after forging consensus on those issues.”
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April - 5 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia returned to her Gulshan residence in Dhaka city on April 5 after a 92-day stay at her political office, reports The Independent. The political situation across the country appears to be
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia returned to her Gulshan residence in Dhaka city on April 5 after a 92-day stay at her political office, reports The Independent. The political situation across the country appears to be looking up following her return, though the BNP is yet to decide upon withdrawing its call for non-stop blockade. Khaleda had confined herself to her Gulshan office since January 3. She did not come out even after the death of her younger son Arafat Rahman Koko on January 24, 2015.
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April - 5 
Police arrested eight activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in two sub-Districts of Chittagong District on April 5 for carrying out subversive activities, reports The Daily Star. Four BNP-JeI activists were arreste
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Police arrested eight activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in two sub-Districts of Chittagong District on April 5 for carrying out subversive activities, reports The Daily Star. Four BNP-JeI activists were arrested in Sitakunda sub-District and four JeI activists were arrested in Lohagara sub-District.
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April - 5 
Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Moscow Udayanga Weeratunga who was charged with providing arms to Ukrainian guerrillas had gone missing and the Ukraine Government has asked the Sri Lankan Government to conduct a full scale investigation into the char
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Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Moscow Udayanga Weeratunga who was charged with providing arms to Ukrainian guerrillas had gone missing and the Ukraine Government has asked the Sri Lankan Government to conduct a full scale investigation into the charges, adds Colombo Page.
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April - 5 
The Government will setup a national welfare centre in the country's war-ravaged North to uplift Tamil families headed by women or the victims of the nearly three decades-long civil war in the country, said Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe’s
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The Government will setup a national welfare centre in the country's war-ravaged North to uplift Tamil families headed by women or the victims of the nearly three decades-long civil war in the country, said Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe’s office on April 5, reports Niti Central. The national centre will be located in Kilinochchi in Northern Province, the former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) administrative centre, PM’s office said in a statement. The decision was taken following a request made by the Northern people to set up the centre in Kilinochchi where most women had lost their husbands in the conflict. "It is a well known fact that most suffered persons due to a war are women and children. In the north alone there are nearly 50,000 families that are headed by women. They are made destitute due to their inability to provide food, accommodation and educational needs to their children," the statement said. Based on a United Nations (UN) report on women-headed households, Wickremesinghe has appointed a committee to look at ways to uplift social and economic conditions of women-headed households. Since coming into power, the new Government has taken significant steps to bring normalcy in the North. The Government has returned some military-acquired land to original Tamil owners. A travel restriction for foreigners travelling to the North imposed by the previous Mahinda Rajapaksa regime has also been lifted. According to UN estimates, up to 40,000 Tamil civilians were killed by Security Forces (SFs) during former president Mahinda Rajapaksa's regime that brought an end to the nearly three decades-long war in the country with the defeat of the LTTE in 2009.
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April - 6 
A militant of anti-talks faction of National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA-AT) identified as Nandu Kisku was arrested on April 6, reports The Telegraph. He was arrested from Sapkata in Kokrajhar District.
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A militant of anti-talks faction of National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA-AT) identified as Nandu Kisku was arrested on April 6, reports The Telegraph. He was arrested from Sapkata in Kokrajhar District.
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April - 6 
Former Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Manipur Pradesh State Executive Member Samuel Jendai Kamei on April 6 appealed to Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) to support BJP in the forthcoming Autonomous Di
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Former Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Manipur Pradesh State Executive Member Samuel Jendai Kamei on April 6 appealed to Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) to support BJP in the forthcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) polls, reports E-pao. He stated that BJP and NSCN-IM have "a good relation" since the advent of the "Indo-Naga" peace talks and the progress of the same during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee regime.
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April - 6 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), in a statement on April 6 has adopted five ‘resolutions’ against alleged fake encounters, reports The Shillong Times. According to the ‘resolution’ if Police kill an innocent person, the Member of Legislative Ass
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), in a statement on April 6 has adopted five ‘resolutions’ against alleged fake encounters, reports The Shillong Times. According to the ‘resolution’ if Police kill an innocent person, the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), of that particular constituency shall pay INR 700000 to the family members or the relatives of the victim. As per the second point, the local MLA shall file First Information Report (FIR) and must bear all the court’s expenses of the victim’s family. Thirdly, MLA himself shall institute a Magisterial or Judicial enquiry into the alleged “fake encounters” that take place in his Constituency. In the forth resolution said that compensation must be paid to the family within 15 days of encounter. The fifth point says that if any MLA does not conform to the resolutions, the GNLA will attack the family members of the legislator besides burning down his residence and property.
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April - 6 
Government of India’s interlocutor for Naga talks and chairman of Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), R. N. Ravi has ruled out any time frame for a result-oriented end to the decades old talks with Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM), reports Nagal
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Government of India’s interlocutor for Naga talks and chairman of Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), R. N. Ravi has ruled out any time frame for a result-oriented end to the decades old talks with Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM), reports Nagaland Post. R. N Ravi, who is in Manipur along with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Core Group to monitor the security scenario along the Indo-Myanmar border area, stated on April 6, “The Government has not given any timeline to end the talks. I have no knowledge of it but we are trying to come to a logical conclusion as early as possible.”
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April - 6 
Investigations by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the killing of two Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres in Nalgonda District of Telangana indicate that the terror module was planning a strike in Delhi, Asian Age reports on
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Investigations by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the killing of two Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres in Nalgonda District of Telangana indicate that the terror module was planning a strike in Delhi, Asian Age reports on April 7. NIA sleuths are pursuing leads that show that the terror module was using Hyderabad and Vijayawada for logistics while planning a strike in the national capital. An unnnamed senior intelligence official of the Andhra Pradesh Police said, “There is a strong Delhi link emerging. According to the NIA, the SIMI operatives were planning to strike in Delhi or its surroundings.” He said that apart from the Delhi-Hyderabad train ticket recovered from the suspects, the NIA had “specific inputs” pointing to a plot to strike in the capital. It is suspected that Hyderabad, Nalgonda and Vijayawada have SIMI supporters. The official revealed that Nalgonda District has around 45 identified sympathisers of SIMI and other terror organisations.
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April - 6 
Maoist Communist Party of Manipur (MCP-M) announced that ‘ban’ on Shishu Nisha Niketan, Kwakeithel has been lifted following assurance given by parents of the school students that full support will be given to the step taken up against the institute,
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Maoist Communist Party of Manipur (MCP-M) announced that ‘ban’ on Shishu Nisha Niketan, Kwakeithel has been lifted following assurance given by parents of the school students that full support will be given to the step taken up against the institute, reports Kanglaonline on April 7.
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April - 6 
Militants shot at and injured a former militant Rafiq Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohiuddin, in the Tral town in Pulwama District on April 6, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Militants shot at and injured a former militant Rafiq Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohiuddin, in the Tral town in Pulwama District on April 6, reports Daily Excelsior.
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April - 6 
Mizoram Government is contemplating to declare the north-eastern part of the state adjoining Manipur as a disturbed area, reports Times of India on April 7. This comes close on the heels of an ambush by suspected militants of Democrat faction of Hmar
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Mizoram Government is contemplating to declare the north-eastern part of the state adjoining Manipur as a disturbed area, reports Times of India on April 7. This comes close on the heels of an ambush by suspected militants of Democrat faction of Hmar People's Convention (HPC-D) on March 28, which killed three Police men. A Senior Home Department official stated that meeting held under the chairmanship of Home Minister R Lalzirliana on April 6 also discussed ways to declare the HPC-D as an unlawful outfit. The official said violent activities in the area, especially the ambush on the State Assembly Committee on Government assurances team comprising three legislators, senior officials and a few Policemen, has forced the Government to take the matter seriously. The official also stated that Police stations and outposts in the area would be strengthened with the deployment of more personnel armed with sophisticated weapons. It was also decided to establish a Police post at Tinghmun near Zokhawthiang in Aizawl District where the ambush had taken place He added that operation commanders posted at Sakawrdai, Saiphai, Khawlian and Suangpuilawn villages, all in Aizawl District, would be of the rank of Assistant Commandants or Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP). State Home Minister Lalzirliana stated that the militants, who ambushed the Government team, belonged to HPC-D faction led by H Zosangbera.
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April - 6 
Nine days after their expulsions from Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), on April 6, former cease-fire supervisory board (CFSB) members Y. Wangtin Naga and P. Tikhak have formed Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN- R),
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Nine days after their expulsions from Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), on April 6, former cease-fire supervisory board (CFSB) members Y. Wangtin Naga and P. Tikhak have formed Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN- R), reports Nagaland Post. Disclosing this in a joint statement Wangtin and Tikhak said the meeting attended by members of both Naga army and civil set up, unanimously resolved to form NSCN-R.
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April - 6 
On April 6, a combined team of Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Ayekpam Basan-ta Meitei alias Boyai alias Naobi, on April 6 from Ngariyan Chingjin in Thoubal District, rep
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On April 6, a combined team of Thoubal District Police and Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Ayekpam Basan-ta Meitei alias Boyai alias Naobi, on April 6 from Ngariyan Chingjin in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 6 
On April 6, a Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant, identified as ‘captain’ Joseph was arrested with one 9 mm pistol loaded with 19 live rounds and INR 10000 from an unspecified location at Tamenglong District, reports Nagaland Post. He was allege
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On April 6, a Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant, identified as ‘captain’ Joseph was arrested with one 9 mm pistol loaded with 19 live rounds and INR 10000 from an unspecified location at Tamenglong District, reports Nagaland Post. He was allegedly involved in the attacks on Assam Rifles (AR) on March 10 as well as the ambush on Gorkha Regiment on March 21.
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April - 6 
On April 6, Garo Hills State Movement Committee (GHSMC) will resume its demand for a separate ‘Garoland’, with a public procession and awareness campaign at Chokpot in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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On April 6, Garo Hills State Movement Committee (GHSMC) will resume its demand for a separate ‘Garoland’, with a public procession and awareness campaign at Chokpot in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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April - 6 
Police said unidentified militants shot at Sub-Inspector (SI) Ghulam Mustafa near Mirgund area of Pattan in Baramulla District on April 6 while he was travelling on a public bus, reports Times of India. He died on his way to hospital.
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Police said unidentified militants shot at Sub-Inspector (SI) Ghulam Mustafa near Mirgund area of Pattan in Baramulla District on April 6 while he was travelling on a public bus, reports Times of India. He died on his way to hospital.
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April - 6 
Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) under the leadership of Y Wangtin Naga and P. Tikhat has rebutted the “unfounded allegations” levelled against its leader Y. Wangtin Naga by Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) sayi
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Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) under the leadership of Y Wangtin Naga and P. Tikhat has rebutted the “unfounded allegations” levelled against its leader Y. Wangtin Naga by Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) saying Y. Wangtin Naga has not asked not even a single penny from anyone till date, reports Nagaland Post on April 7. Earlier NSCN-K had accused Wangtin Naga of issuing notices to business community and others to pay “taxes and donations”. Also, Y. Wangtin Naga, ‘co-convener’ of NSCN-R stated that top posts of the outfit were yet to be filled up and that some senior people were expected to join, reports The Telegraph on April 7. He also stated that NSCN-R would have to now sign a ceasefire agreement with Government of India (GoI). "I will write to the chairman of the Ceasefire Supervisory Board (CFSB), Lieutenant General. (retd) N.K. Singh, tomorrow to explain the status of the new organisation and also about the ceasefire. He will then have to take up the matter with the government". Asked if a division between the Nagas of Myanmar and India was now a foregone conclusion after the exit of senior leaders from the Indian side from India were still with Khaplang.
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April - 6 
Security Forces recovered a huge quantity of explosives buried at Dhansirighat near Tulip tea garden in Sonitpur District on April 6, reports The Telegraph. According to Sonitpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjukta Parasar, the explosives were bur
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Security Forces recovered a huge quantity of explosives buried at Dhansirighat near Tulip tea garden in Sonitpur District on April 6, reports The Telegraph. According to Sonitpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjukta Parasar, the explosives were buried near a river bank under Dhekiajuli Police Station and were recovered last night adds Business Standard. She said the team recovered 75 detonators and other explosive materials from the site and added; investigation was on to ascertain who were behind the matter.
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April - 6 
Telangana Police Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Sharma on April 6 said, "The two SIMI operatives, Mohammad Aijajuddeen and Mohammad Aslam alias Bilal, who were killed in Police encounter in Nalgonda District on Saturday (April 4), were suspe
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Telangana Police Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Sharma on April 6 said, "The two SIMI operatives, Mohammad Aijajuddeen and Mohammad Aslam alias Bilal, who were killed in Police encounter in Nalgonda District on Saturday (April 4), were suspected to be involved in Bangalore-Guwahati Express blast at Chennai Central railway station". He said the counter terror units of various states and national probe agencies were in Nalgonda to probe the case. The duo, along with their accomplices, were involved in a series of crimes across various states since 2009. In 2009, they killed Pramod Tiwari, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader of Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh. They were arrested in 2011. After their escape from jail, they robbed Jharsiguda Gramina bank in Odisha in December 2013, State Bank of India (SBI) Choppadandy branch in Karim Nagar in Telangana and escaped with INR 46,00,000 in February 2014, was responsible for the bomb blast in front of Faraskhana Police Station in Pune (Maharashtra) in July 2014, another bomb blast at Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh in October 2014, robbed Mini-Muthoot office in Medak District in Telangana and escaped with 3.2 kilogram gold in October 2014 and robbed a branch of HDFC Bank in Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) in February 2015.
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April - 6 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel seized a tiffin bomb and 10 kg of explosives from Gandhamardan Hill adjoining Marjyadapali village in Sambalpur District, reports The New Indian Express on April 7. The team, which stumbled upon a Com
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel seized a tiffin bomb and 10 kg of explosives from Gandhamardan Hill adjoining Marjyadapali village in Sambalpur District, reports The New Indian Express on April 7. The team, which stumbled upon a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp during a routine combing operation, also found a fuse wire, two tin boxes and plastic bags. With Baisakh Mela (a religious fete) at the temple of Lord Nrusinghanath, located on the foothill of Gandhamardan, scheduled to begin on April 29, the incident has triggered panic among locals.
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April - 6 
The Maoists dug several pits at various places on the roads between Burkapal and Chintalnar near Dornapal and Jagargunda in Sukma District and blocked the road traffic for several hours on April 6 until Police cleared the way filling the pits, report
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The Maoists dug several pits at various places on the roads between Burkapal and Chintalnar near Dornapal and Jagargunda in Sukma District and blocked the road traffic for several hours on April 6 until Police cleared the way filling the pits, reports The Pioneer. According to the Police, the motive of the Maoists appeared to disrupt a public grievances redressal camp, scheduled to be held at Jagargunda. Further, it was learnt that the Maoists had also dug roads between Injaram and Errabore leading to traffic blockade there as well.
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April - 6 
Three Policemen were killed and two others, including a Police officer, were injured in a militant attack in Shopian District on April 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police Kashmir, SJM Gillani said the Policemen were returning from
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Three Policemen were killed and two others, including a Police officer, were injured in a militant attack in Shopian District on April 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police Kashmir, SJM Gillani said the Policemen were returning from a village in a private vehicle when militants fired at them killing them on the spot.
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April - 6 
Union Home Ministry officials said that Pakistan Army and its intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) have directed the militants operating in Jammu and Kashmir not to carry out attacks on civilians but to target Security Forces (SFs)
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Union Home Ministry officials said that Pakistan Army and its intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) have directed the militants operating in Jammu and Kashmir not to carry out attacks on civilians but to target Security Forces (SFs) leading to spurt in casualties among men in uniform, report Times of India on April 6. Officials said the killing of three Policemen by militants on April 6, in Kashmir valley was a clear indication about the plans of the Pakistan-sponsored groups. Quoting intelligence inputs, the officials said the directive of ISI and Pakistan Army to terrorist groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) came following international pressure as global powers have joined hands against terrorist violence on innocent civilians. Citing the spurt in recent militancy-related violence in Jammu and Kashmir, the officials said the two powerful establishments in Pakistan told the militants to intensify their attacks on SFs.
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April - 6 
A Levies Official, identified as Sultan Bakht, was killed in a targeted Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) blast while he was on his way to Government High School in Badan area of Mamond in Bajaur Agency on April 6, reports The Express Tribune. Later,
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A Levies Official, identified as Sultan Bakht, was killed in a targeted Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) blast while he was on his way to Government High School in Badan area of Mamond in Bajaur Agency on April 6, reports The Express Tribune. Later, the political administration searched the area and arrested nine suspects under the Frontier Crimes Regulation. TTP claimed responsibility for the attack, revealing that it had appointed a new head and 'deputy' head for its Bajaur Chapter.
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April - 6 
The Rangers claimed to have killed an alleged 'financer' of target killers, identified as Saleem alias Dollar, affiliated with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), along with two of his accomplices, identified as Nawaz alias Dada and Zubair alias Muha
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The Rangers claimed to have killed an alleged 'financer' of target killers, identified as Saleem alias Dollar, affiliated with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), along with two of his accomplices, identified as Nawaz alias Dada and Zubair alias Muhajir, in a targeted raid at his hideout on Khayaban-e-Rahat in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) locality of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 6, reports The Express Tribune. Saleem believed to be associated with a Lyari-based gang, was killed with two of his aides during an alleged encounter with the Rangers in an overnight. According to Rangers officials, the suspects opened fire upon them, provoking retaliation. In the resultant exchange of fire, Saleem and his two accomplices were killed while a Rangers personnel was wounded. While the Rangers officials claimed that the suspects were connected to Lyari gangs, the spokesperson for the paramilitary force said that Saleem was also affiliated with MQM and had links with alleged target killer Saeed Barham and Lyari gangster Rauf Nagori. “He used to finance them to undertake criminal activities in the city and also ran a team of target killers who were often hired as assassins to carry out numerous high-profile murders,” claimed the spokesperson. The Rangers also seized a large cache of weapons and ammunition from the deceased, including 19 submachine guns, two light machine guns, three MP-5s and three Awan grenades.
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April - 6 
Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including commander Mullakhel, were killed in an inter-group clash with unidentified militants in Tor Thoot area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 6, reported The N
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Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including commander Mullakhel, were killed in an inter-group clash with unidentified militants in Tor Thoot area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 6, reported The News. The attackers fled after killing the militants.
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April - 6 
The government has urged the UCPN-M led opposition bloc to agree on preparing the draft of the new constitution by incorporating the issues resolved so far and continue discussions on federalism, instead of staging protests, reported ekantipur.com. I
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The government has urged the UCPN-M led opposition bloc to agree on preparing the draft of the new constitution by incorporating the issues resolved so far and continue discussions on federalism, instead of staging protests, reported ekantipur.com. In his recent meetings with opposition leaders, Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala urged the parties to withdraw their scheduled protest programme as it could spoil the environment for consensus on the disputed agendas. “Our ongoing efforts for seeking consensus on disputed issues could be diverted due to the protests. Our priority should be to continue negotiations while allowing the drafting committee to start its work,” Forest Minister Mahesh Acharya quoted the PM as saying. PM Koirala held meetings with UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) Chairman Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar on April 5 and April 6, respectively. During the meetings, Koirala assured them of flexibility on the names and borders of federal provinces if they roll back their scheduled protests.
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April - 6 
The UCPN-M, along with its five splinters, took out a rally on April 6 demanding nullification of a recent verdict of the Supreme Court (SC) that curbs the jurisdiction of the transitional justice mechanism, reports ekantipur.com. Addressing a gather
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The UCPN-M, along with its five splinters, took out a rally on April 6 demanding nullification of a recent verdict of the Supreme Court (SC) that curbs the jurisdiction of the transitional justice mechanism, reports ekantipur.com. Addressing a gathering at Shanti Batika in Kathmandu, Maoist leaders warned of abandoning the peace process and reviving the disbanded People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
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April - 6 
Police arrested two activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), along with 27 crude bombs and bomb-making materials in Dhaka city's Lalbagh area on April 6, reports The Daily Star. The arre
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Police arrested two activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), along with 27 crude bombs and bomb-making materials in Dhaka city's Lalbagh area on April 6, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Belal (22) and Risalat (24).
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April - 6 
Taking a tough stand on widespread political violence across the country, Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed on April 6 asked field officials, including Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and the Superintendents of Police (SPs), to take all necessary me
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Taking a tough stand on widespread political violence across the country, Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed on April 6 asked field officials, including Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and the Superintendents of Police (SPs), to take all necessary measures to thwart attempts to create anarchy by the activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) combine, reports The Independent. The PM said “The BNP-JeI leaders and activists are killing people through arson and also damaging public and private properties in the name of movement. I don’t understand what kind of politics is this. Such heinous activities have never been committed in the past and will never be accepted by the people in future.”
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April - 6 
The Supreme Court (SC) on April 6 upheld its previous verdict on Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Senior Assistant Secretary General Muhammad Kamaruzzaman, rejecting his plea for reviewing death penalty for his crimes against humanity during the Liberation War
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The Supreme Court (SC) on April 6 upheld its previous verdict on Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Senior Assistant Secretary General Muhammad Kamaruzzaman, rejecting his plea for reviewing death penalty for his crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. Kamaruzzaman was a key organiser of the infamous Al-Badr, the auxiliary force of the Pakistan Army, in Mymensingh District. On May 9, 2013, the International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) found Kamaruzzaman guilty in five of the seven charges brought against him and sentenced him to death in two charges, life term in two and 10 years' imprisonment in another. Kamaruzzaman appealed to the apex court on June 6, 2013, and the SC upheld the tribunal verdict on November 3, 2014, but commuted one death sentence to life term imprisonment. The JeI leader filed the review petition on March 5, 2014.
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April - 7 
A court in Mumbai (Maharashtra) on April 7 discharged Ejaz Shaikh (28), a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, in a case of sending terror email after the 2010 Varanasi bomb blast, reports The Times of India. "During the investigation, the Pol
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A court in Mumbai (Maharashtra) on April 7 discharged Ejaz Shaikh (28), a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, in a case of sending terror email after the 2010 Varanasi bomb blast, reports The Times of India. "During the investigation, the Police did not find evidence against Shaikh and hence we filed an application under Section 169 of the Code of Criminal Procedure requesting the court to discharge him from the case," confirmed a senior ATS officer. Shaikh, a Pune resident, was first arrested on September 6, 2014, from outside Saharanpur station in Uttar Pradesh (UP) by the Delhi Police's Special Cell. Later, he was taken into custody by the Maharashtra ATS for his alleged role in providing logistics in the 2010 Pune German Bakery blast, the 13/7 Mumbai triple blasts and the Varanasi email case. On February 6, 2015, Mumbai Crime Branch's cyber crime investigation cell (CCIC) took Shakih in custody for allegedly sending another terror email after a blast outside Delhi's Jama Masjid.
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April - 7 
A GNLA hideout in South Garo Hills District was busted after intercepting a courier carrying extortion money in Tura leading to the arrest of two militants of GNLA, reports The Shillong Times. On April 7 Police arrested Chandan Singh working for the
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A GNLA hideout in South Garo Hills District was busted after intercepting a courier carrying extortion money in Tura leading to the arrest of two militants of GNLA, reports The Shillong Times. On April 7 Police arrested Chandan Singh working for the Tura bonded warehouse, a liquor wholesale distributor, while he was preparing to deliver a sum of money demanded by the GNLA. GNLA had reportedly demanded INR 300,000 from the bonded warehouse and Singh was supposed to deliver the money. On Chandan Singhs lead, Tura Police went to Sangknigre in South Garo Hills District and arrested Dominic Marak and Sengkal T Sangma. They were supposed to collect the extortion money and deliver it to the GNLA ‘area commander’ Karak Momin alias Hedeo. Having obtained the location of the hideout of the GNLA ‘area commander’ Police raided Dapgre village in West Garo Hills District but were fired upon by a GNLA sentry, and the ‘area commander’ escaped.
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April - 7 
A group of heavily armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted a Police constable early on April 7 morning at gunpoint from his official vehicle and the Police are clueless of his whereabouts yet, reports The Pioneer. Th
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A group of heavily armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted a Police constable early on April 7 morning at gunpoint from his official vehicle and the Police are clueless of his whereabouts yet, reports The Pioneer. The abducted constable has been identified as Veera Basant, a District Force (DF) personnel who is posted with Awapalli Police Station in Bijapur District. The constable was kidnapped at gun point while he was on his way to district headquarters at a stretch between Bijapur and Bhopalpatnam. Apparently getting information about his movement, the Maoists waylaid all the vehicles passing through and conducted physical check to identify in which vehicle the constable was travelling in. However, the Police department remained tight lipped over the abduction.
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April - 7 
A suspected militant of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) was killed in an operation by East Garo Hills Police in the Nokrek National Biosphere region in West Garo Hills District, on April 7, reports The Shillong Times.
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A suspected militant of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) was killed in an operation by East Garo Hills Police in the Nokrek National Biosphere region in West Garo Hills District, on April 7, reports The Shillong Times. A joint training camp of ULFA-I and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) was also destroyed. East Garo Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) SP Davis Nestell R Marak stated that ““The operation began on Monday after we received intelligence reports about the presence of a major training camp housing both ULFA and GNLA militants and our information revealed that as many as 70 cadres from the two outfits were being imparted training,”. Police have recovered a pistol, an IED explosive, an air gun and large quantities of ration and other supplies from the camp.
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April - 7 
According to an intelligence report forwarded to the Union Home Ministry, over 30 terrorists have been spotted at launch pads in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) adjoining Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir, waiting for an opportunity to infiltrate
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According to an intelligence report forwarded to the Union Home Ministry, over 30 terrorists have been spotted at launch pads in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) adjoining Poonch District in Jammu and Kashmir, waiting for an opportunity to infiltrate and stage a fidayeen (suicide) attack in the country, reports Times of India on April 8. According to the report, terrorist movement has been spotted in PoK posts across Poonch District, with a group of 12-15 Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists ready to infiltrate and another group comprising 10 terrorists camping at Nangi post. Another six terrorists are camping in a village nearby, the report adds. All the terrorists are being controlled by Pakistan Army and its intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), apparently to launch a fidayeen attack in Poonch District.
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April - 7 
Ampati town in South West Garo Hills will once again go back to its shutdown routine after five days of ‘relaxation’ called by GNLA, in view of the Easter celebrations, reports The Assam Tribune on April 6. The indefinite shut down in Ampati town wil
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Ampati town in South West Garo Hills will once again go back to its shutdown routine after five days of ‘relaxation’ called by GNLA, in view of the Easter celebrations, reports The Assam Tribune on April 6. The indefinite shut down in Ampati town will resume from April 7 (today).
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April - 7 
Army and Police on April 7 busted a militant hideout in Ramban District and recovered a cache of arms, explosives and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior. The Rashtriya Rifles (RR) troops based at Dharmund along with Special Operations Group (SOG) pe
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Army and Police on April 7 busted a militant hideout in Ramban District and recovered a cache of arms, explosives and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior. The Rashtriya Rifles (RR) troops based at Dharmund along with Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel and Banihal Police of Ramban District launched a joint operation in Kaskoot forests of Banihal on receiving specific information of a militant hideout. A Pika rifle, an AK 56 rifle with five magazines, 553 AK-47 ammunition, two UBGL and Chinese grenades, two radio sets, one RPG, three binoculars and other war materials were recovered from the hideout.
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April - 7 
Director General of Police (DGP) K Rajendra on April 7 said that presence of Security Forces (SFs) in the areas where it is less will be increased in view of the April 6’s serial attacks in Kashmir valley in which three Policemen were killed and an o
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Director General of Police (DGP) K Rajendra on April 7 said that presence of Security Forces (SFs) in the areas where it is less will be increased in view of the April 6’s serial attacks in Kashmir valley in which three Policemen were killed and an officer was injured, reports Daily Excelsior. He said “We are gearing up our intelligence. We along with the other security agencies will take action and those areas where our presence is less we will increase it.”
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April - 7 
Five suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Warangal District of Telangana while they were trying to escape from Police custody on April 7 (today), reports IBN Live. All the five terrorists were
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Five suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Warangal District of Telangana while they were trying to escape from Police custody on April 7 (today), reports IBN Live. All the five terrorists were being taken to a court in Hyderabad from Warangal when they attacked the police officials escorting them. According to Police officials, the terrorists also tried to snatch the weapons and escape after which the Security Force (SF) personnel opened fire killing all of them. The incident took place on the highway from Warangal to Hyderabad. Telangana Police said all five terrorists had Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) connections and were working for SIMI. The state has been put on high alert after the news of suspected terrorists moving around in the state.
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April - 7 
For second time, Catholic schools in Imphal closed down indefinitely with effect from April 7, reports Nagaland Post. According to report, the schools were compelled to close down fearing “unwanted consequences” from militant groups .The sources said
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For second time, Catholic schools in Imphal closed down indefinitely with effect from April 7, reports Nagaland Post. According to report, the schools were compelled to close down fearing “unwanted consequences” from militant groups .The sources said that the school authorities received fresh threats compelling them to close down until their “demands” were met. Whether the demands were related to extortion or other issues, could not ascertained.
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April - 7 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Subrata Saha on April 7 said that the snow from the lower heights along the Line of Control (LoC) is melting and the Army is ready to thwart any attempts of infiltration, reports Daily Exc
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Subrata Saha on April 7 said that the snow from the lower heights along the Line of Control (LoC) is melting and the Army is ready to thwart any attempts of infiltration, reports Daily Excelsior. He said “The upper heights along the LoC are still covered by snow but it has started melting in lower reaches. We have to be more vigilant along the LoC to thwart any attempts of infiltration. According to inputs, there has been a typical increase seen at this time of the year in the number of people at launch pads. We will ensure that no infiltration is allowed into Kashmir valley.”
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April - 7 
Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) ‘chairman’ Abhijit Barman alias Abhijit Asom, in an email statement, vowed to continue the armed struggle for a sovereign Assam, reports The Telegraph. The statement was issued on the oc
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Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) ‘chairman’ Abhijit Barman alias Abhijit Asom, in an email statement, vowed to continue the armed struggle for a sovereign Assam, reports The Telegraph. The statement was issued on the occasion of the outfit's 36th Raising day on April 7.
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April - 7 
Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has reiterated that it would not compromise on ‘naga sovereignty’ and ‘Pan-naga’ identity and reaffirmed its abrogation of the cease fire with the Government of India and also expuls
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Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has reiterated that it would not compromise on ‘naga sovereignty’ and ‘Pan-naga’ identity and reaffirmed its abrogation of the cease fire with the Government of India and also expulsion of Y. Wangtin Naga, reports Nagaland Post on April 8. The ‘ministry of information and publicity’ (MIP) of NSCN-K stated that abrogation of the cease fire and expulsion of Wangtin were invoked in order to salvage Naga struggle from being decimated by “collusion of forces from within and outside”.
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April - 7 
Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) on April 7 stated that Douthanglen alias K.S. Elson, ‘deputy commander in chief’ along with Paogougin aka Jackson and Letkhomang alias Stallone were terminated since they purposefully sabotage norms and e
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Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) on April 7 stated that Douthanglen alias K.S. Elson, ‘deputy commander in chief’ along with Paogougin aka Jackson and Letkhomang alias Stallone were terminated since they purposefully sabotage norms and ethos of the organization few month back, reports Kanglaonline . According to press statement by ‘c-in c’ James Kuki, the three were involved in the recently abduction of the three labourers of ABCI Ltd. Further on April 5, when the villagers were observing Easter Sunday, a gang under leadership of Douthanglen alias K.S. Elson attacked KNF-N militants killing a civilian Jangkhogin Khongsai.
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April - 7 
On April 7, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Mani Singh alias Suresh alias Tomba alias Moibungkhongba alias Ibungo was arrested from Wangoo Bazar area in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed t
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On April 7, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Mani Singh alias Suresh alias Tomba alias Moibungkhongba alias Ibungo was arrested from Wangoo Bazar area in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that he was involved in serving demand letter to brick fields owners of Kakching.
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April - 7 
On April 7, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered 4.5 kilo gram from a vehicle in Khonsa-Tissa road at Tirap District, reports The Sentinel. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Laitoh Wangsa revealed that gunpowder had been taken from an
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On April 7, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recovered 4.5 kilo gram from a vehicle in Khonsa-Tissa road at Tirap District, reports The Sentinel. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Laitoh Wangsa revealed that gunpowder had been taken from an individual identified as Khumlom Wangnaw from Kheti village in Tirap District and was meant to be delivered to chief of Pongchau village (Tirap District), Mewang Wangham. Later CRPF searched Wangnaw’s house in Kheti and recovered 4 kg of gun powder.
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April - 7 
On April 7, four persons, accused of abduction for ransom, were arrested from Miabazaar in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested persons have been identified as Mantu Das, Nitai Mazumder, Bijoy Debnath and Uttam Kumar. The four had re
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On April 7, four persons, accused of abduction for ransom, were arrested from Miabazaar in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested persons have been identified as Mantu Das, Nitai Mazumder, Bijoy Debnath and Uttam Kumar. The four had reportedly abducted a 3-year old child from Golaghat District in Assam and had demanded INR ten million, later negotiated to INR two million.
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April - 7 
One person, identified as Fazul Rahman was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 45,500 at Medna village under Sadar Police Station of Garwah District on April 7, reports Business Standard. Rahman is a resident
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One person, identified as Fazul Rahman was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 45,500 at Medna village under Sadar Police Station of Garwah District on April 7, reports Business Standard. Rahman is a resident of Malda District in adjoining West Bengal. The fake currency gang with which Rahman was associated probably has link with Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
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April - 7 
Patna Police on April 7 narrowed down the responsibility for the blast in a Bahadurpur Housing Colony flat (Patna) on March 30 to banned Left Wing Extremist (LWE) outfit People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) and said the outfit has been looking t
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Patna Police on April 7 narrowed down the responsibility for the blast in a Bahadurpur Housing Colony flat (Patna) on March 30 to banned Left Wing Extremist (LWE) outfit People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) and said the outfit has been looking to spread its operations in Bihar, reports The Indian Express. Police has been looking for PLFI mastermind Sonu and his close aide Chhotu, who reportedly supplied bomb material to main accused in the blast, Kundan Rai, a Nalanda resident who is now under Police custody. A Jharkhand Police team has also arrived in Patna to cooperate in the investigation. PLFI is also blamed for the March 2014 murder of All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) leader Tileshwar Sahu in Jharkhand. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jitendra Rana said, “Kundan’s interrogation revealed PLFI that wants to spread its operations in Bihar. We are looking for main accused Sonu.” Jharkhand Police had already traced the Nalanda connection in the Sahu murder case. Kundan was the PLFI’s main recruit in Bihar, say sources. The Maoist outfit had been planning to use Patna as a base to supply bomb materials to other places in Bihar where several Left-wing extremism ‘projects’ have been underway. Police also questioned Kundan’s girlfriend and has reportedly learnt that the engineering dropout has come into money recently. A police source said, “Bomb materials were brought from Jharkhand to the Bahadurpur Housing Colony flat. But the bomb was to be made at another location.” Patna police has so far arrested four persons regarding the case and is looking for two more Nalanda residents.
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Security Forces arrested two militants, one belonging to Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and the other to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K), from Tinsukia District on April 7, reports The Tel
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Security Forces arrested two militants, one belonging to Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and the other to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K), from Tinsukia District on April 7, reports The Telegraph. Tinsukia Superintendent of Police (SP) Anand Prakash Tiwari said the ULFA-I cadre has been identified as Biraj Hazarika of Karbi Anglong District and the NSCN-K cadre as "sergeant major" Kammen Kamlaon from Khonsa in Tirap District in Arunachal Pradesh.
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April - 7 
Sending out a strong message to the insurgent groups active in the North East, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on April 7 stated that no violation of ceasefire agreement would be tolerated by Government of India. Reports The Ind
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Sending out a strong message to the insurgent groups active in the North East, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on April 7 stated that no violation of ceasefire agreement would be tolerated by Government of India. Reports The Indian Express. He stated that “If any group violates ceasefire agreement, action will be taken against them. No group can operate outside the ceasefire operation area.” He also added that National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) factions not operate in Arunachal Pradesh which was against the ceasefire agreement. He also added that “The group involved in the Tirap ambush went to Myanmar and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) is chalking out strategies to counter such incidents.” Responding to a question on peace talk with the insurgent outfits of the region, Rijiju emphatically said that no talks were possible until the groups gave up violence and surrender.
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April - 7 
Six Maoists, including two carrying reward money of INR 800,000 and INR 500,000, were arrested from separate places in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada District, reports outlookindia.com. One of the arrested Maoists, identified as Baman, who worked as an act
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Six Maoists, including two carrying reward money of INR 800,000 and INR 500,000, were arrested from separate places in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada District, reports outlookindia.com. One of the arrested Maoists, identified as Baman, who worked as an active member in platoon number 2 of military company 2 of the CPI-Maoist, was nabbed from Kawadgaon village under Katekalyan Police Station limits. He was carrying a reward of INR 800,000 on his head. Another cadre Aaytu alias Linga nabbed from Metapal village, was deployed as Bhairmagarh local guerrilla squad (LGS) of CPI-Maoist. He was carrying a reward of INR 500,000. Besides, Ghasiya alias Joga and Sodhi Sanna, who were carrying rewards of INR 100,000 each on their heads, were nabbed from Kuwakonda Police Station limits. Two janmilitia members - Bheema Kunjam and Hurra Kunjam are others among arrested.
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April - 7 
A convicted murderer, Jafar alias Kali, was hanged till death at Central Jail Sahiwal in Sahiwal District on April 7 (today), reported Dawn. Jafar was convicted of a dual murder in 1997. He had killed two siblings Khalil and Sadia over a land dispute
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A convicted murderer, Jafar alias Kali, was hanged till death at Central Jail Sahiwal in Sahiwal District on April 7 (today), reported Dawn. Jafar was convicted of a dual murder in 1997. He had killed two siblings Khalil and Sadia over a land dispute. He was declared guilty and was awarded death sentence by an Additional Session Judge in 2000. His review petitions were rejected by the higher and superior courts, while his mercy appeal had also been turned down by the then President in May 2012.
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April - 7 
A ringleader of Lyari gangsters, identified as Hanif alias DJ alias Dishu, was killed in a joint encounter by the Police and Rangers in Singu Lane near Noorani mosque in Chakiwara area of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on Apri
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A ringleader of Lyari gangsters, identified as Hanif alias DJ alias Dishu, was killed in a joint encounter by the Police and Rangers in Singu Lane near Noorani mosque in Chakiwara area of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 7, reported Dawn. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)-City Fida Hussain said, “He was one of the last remaining commanders of the Uzair Baloch gang.” Another Police Officer, Safdar Mashwani said that the suspect was wanted in 65 cases, including murders of Policemen. He said that the encounter lasted for about 45 minutes.
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April - 7 
Authorities in Pakistan April 6 launched on the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Sustainable Return and Rehabilitation Strategy amid pledges of financial support, reports The Express Tribune. It was jointly launched by the Federal Ministry
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Authorities in Pakistan April 6 launched on the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Sustainable Return and Rehabilitation Strategy amid pledges of financial support, reports The Express Tribune. It was jointly launched by the Federal Ministry for States and Frontier Regions (Safron) and FATA development authority in Islamabad. The strategy that the Government was launching refers to the PKR 75.4 billion that are to be spent on helping people affected by the Government’s war against the Taliban and other militants to return to their homes in the tribal areas. The participants insisted that the government had developed a strategy that involved political, constitutional and administrative reforms in FATA to help ensure that the hard-fought peace is sustainable. However, they failed to present any actual strategy that involved such measures. “The state has to figure out a multi-pronged strategy for a sustainable development in the tribal areas,” said Governor Abbasi.
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April - 7 
Calling Dr Aafia Siddiqui the most important political prisoner of the present world, United States (US) lawyer Stephen Downs during a press conference in Lahore said that a new study titled, ‘Inventing Terrorists: The Lawfare of Preemptive Prosecuti
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Calling Dr Aafia Siddiqui the most important political prisoner of the present world, United States (US) lawyer Stephen Downs during a press conference in Lahore said that a new study titled, ‘Inventing Terrorists: The Lawfare of Preemptive Prosecution’, carried out in the US and jointly released by Support And Legal Advocacy for Muslims (SALAM) and the National Coalition to Protect Civil Freedoms (NCPCF), found that 94 per cent of those held in connection with terrorism cases after September 11, 2001 (also known as 9/11) attacks were unfairly prosecuted and Dr Aafia Siddiqui was at no. 2 in the list, reports Dawn. The study is the first to directly examine and critique preemptive prosecution and its abuses. The study’s authors are Albany attorneys Stephen Downs and Kathy Manley. Quoting from the study, Downs said “...the war on terror has been largely a charade designed to make the American public believe that a terrorist army is loose in the US, when the truth is that most of the people convicted of terrorism-related crimes posed no danger to the US and were entrapped by a preventive strategy known as preemptive prosecution.” He said Dr Aafia was the most well-known political prisoner in the world and the injustice and maltreatment she had received shocks the conscience. “We fail to understand why Pakistan has not asked for her repatriation. No political considerations could be strong enough to prolong her sufferings. We feel that this is not a difficult task if the political will is there. The world now knows that these preemptive prosecutions are actually a shameful fact and need to be rectified and there is no better place to start than with Dr Aafia.”
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April - 7 
Tayyab Ghulam Nabi, was executed at the Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore District on April 7 (today), reports Dawn. Tayyab was convicted by a District Court in a murder case in Toba Tek Singh District in 2002. He had killed one Abrar during a scuffle. The
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Tayyab Ghulam Nabi, was executed at the Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore District on April 7 (today), reports Dawn. Tayyab was convicted by a District Court in a murder case in Toba Tek Singh District in 2002. He had killed one Abrar during a scuffle. The review petitions of the convict were rejected by the higher judiciary and his mercy appeal had also been turned down by the President.
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April - 7 
The Foreign Office (FO) on April 9 welcomed a proposed billion-dollar arms deal with the United States and hoped that congressional approval would come through soon, reported Dawn. “Pakistan seeks to procure US military equipment to meet critical gap
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The Foreign Office (FO) on April 9 welcomed a proposed billion-dollar arms deal with the United States and hoped that congressional approval would come through soon, reported Dawn. “Pakistan seeks to procure US military equipment to meet critical gaps in its defence capabilities; the proposed equipment will also help our campaign against terrorism,” said FO spokesperson Tasnim Aslam. The State Department on April 7, 2015, had approved the sale of attack helicopters, missiles and communications equipment worth USD 952 million and the Congress has been notified about the proposed sale. “By notifying the Congress of the proposed sale, the State Department is completing the US internal process in such cases. We hope the final clearance will come through soon. We welcome the notification by State Department,” the spokesperson said, adding, “This is recognition of Pakistan’s needs in counter-terrorism operation. The Congress would have one month to ask any additional questions and queries to the State Department. On the end of that the sale would be confirmed.”
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April - 7 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on April 7 directed the Punjab Government to produce sensitive reports regarding Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror attacks (also known as 26/11) Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, reports Dawn. The
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The Lahore High Court (LHC) on April 7 directed the Punjab Government to produce sensitive reports regarding Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror attacks (also known as 26/11) Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, reports Dawn. The court was hearing petition of Lakhvi challenging his fourth one-month detention ordered by the Okara District Coordination Officer (DCO) on March 14, 2015. Advocate Raja Rizwan Abbasi argued that the petitioner, in light of court’s direction, had filed a representation with the Home Secretary against his detention. However, he said, the secretary dismissed the representation and upheld the 30-day detention order issued by the Okara DCO. The counsel pleaded that a person could not be detained beyond 90 days without obtaining an order from review board. A provincial review board comprises judges of the high court. He pointed out that the trial court had released the petitioner on bail in December 2014, however, the Islamabad District Magistrate issued detention order against him. Later, he said, Islamabad High Court had set aside the petitioner’s detention and ordered the government to release him. However, another detention order was issued by the Okara DCO and the petitioner was not released, the counsel added. He asked the court to strike down the impugned order and order the government to release the petitioner. The court directed the government’s counsel to submit record of secret documents about activities of Lakhvi on April 9, 2015.
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April - 7 
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on April 7 slapped sanctions on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) 'chief' Mullah Fazlullah (40) for perpetrating and financing terror acts, reports Business Standard. Fazlullah was added to the UNSC al Qaeda
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on April 7 slapped sanctions on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) 'chief' Mullah Fazlullah (40) for perpetrating and financing terror acts, reports Business Standard. Fazlullah was added to the UNSC al Qaeda Sanctions list and will now be subject to assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo. The Security Council Committee approved Fazlullah's entry to its al Qaeda Sanctions List of individuals and entities for "participating in the financing, planning, facilitating, preparing, or perpetrating of acts or activities of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan." Earlier on January 14, 2015, United States had designated Fazlullah as a global terrorist and had slapped sanctions against him.
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April - 7 
The United States (US) State Department on April 7 approved Pakistan’s request for a billion dollars worth of military hardware and equipment, identifying Pakistan as a country of vital importance for US foreign policy and national interests, reports
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The United States (US) State Department on April 7 approved Pakistan’s request for a billion dollars worth of military hardware and equipment, identifying Pakistan as a country of vital importance for US foreign policy and national interests, reports Dawn. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale. “This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a country vital to US foreign policy and national security goals in South Asia,” the certification said, adding, “This proposed sale of helicopters and weapon systems will provide Pakistan with military capabilities in support of its counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in South Asia.” The DSCA informed US lawmakers that this proposed sale would provide Pakistan with “a precision strike, enhanced survivability aircraft” that it can operate at high-altitudes. “By acquiring this capability, Pakistan will enhance its ability to conduct operations in North Waziristan, FATA, and other remote and mountainous areas in all-weather, day-and-night environments. Pakistan will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters into its armed forces,” the certification added. The agency also assured US lawmakers that the proposed sale “will not alter the basic military balance in the region”. It informed Congress that the State Department had approved this possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan for AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopters and AGM-114R Hellfire II Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of USD 952 million.
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April - 7 
As many as twenty persons, including eight Security Force (SF) personnel, sustained injuries in clashes erupted during the first day of the three-day (April 7 – 9) Banda (general shut down strike) in various parts of Kathmandu Valley on April 7, repo
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As many as twenty persons, including eight Security Force (SF) personnel, sustained injuries in clashes erupted during the first day of the three-day (April 7 – 9) Banda (general shut down strike) in various parts of Kathmandu Valley on April 7, reports ekantipur.com. Banda enforcers clashed with Police in Kavre during a torch rally organised by the alliance. Eight Police personnel, including an inspector, and 12 banda enforcers were injured. In Bhairahawa, banda supporters set ablaze a motorcycle with Indian registration in the morning. Police said the cadres fled the scene after torching the two-wheeler (UP 56 J-2707) at Barmaili Tole.
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April - 7 
Cadres of the opposition alliance gathered at major thoroughfares in Biratnagar, Janakpur, Saptari, Bhojpur and Panchthar, among other Districts, shutting down marketplaces and halting vehicular movement.
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Cadres of the opposition alliance gathered at major thoroughfares in Biratnagar, Janakpur, Saptari, Bhojpur and Panchthar, among other Districts, shutting down marketplaces and halting vehicular movement.
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April - 7 
Effects of the shutdown were felt in Udayapur, Gulmi, Myagdi and Kaski Districts as markets were closed and vehicles garaged.
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Effects of the shutdown were felt in Udayapur, Gulmi, Myagdi and Kaski Districts as markets were closed and vehicles garaged.
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April - 7 
Four protesters in Bhojpur were seriously hurt and were referred to Kathmandu for treatment. At least 19 vehicles were vandalised while banda enforcers set ablaze four vehicles, according to Police. Police held 55 banda enforcers from across the coun
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Four protesters in Bhojpur were seriously hurt and were referred to Kathmandu for treatment. At least 19 vehicles were vandalised while banda enforcers set ablaze four vehicles, according to Police. Police held 55 banda enforcers from across the country on the first day of the banda. Police also detained 16 Maoist leaders including party’s Kathmandu committee Chairman Himal Sharma. Kathmandu District Secretary Renu Dahal, All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), student wing of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), leader Surendra Basnet, among others, were detained at the Metropolitan Police Circle, Tinkune. They were released in the evening.
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April - 7 
In Jhapa, the Mechi Municipality office was vandalised, causing a loss of property worth NPR 100,000.
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In Jhapa, the Mechi Municipality office was vandalised, causing a loss of property worth NPR 100,000.
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April - 7 
In Pokhara, five vehicles were vandalised for defying the call. Police said three buses and two trucks faced the wrath of party cadres at Sainikbasti and Prithivi Chowk. Police made seven arrests for vandalism.
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In Pokhara, five vehicles were vandalised for defying the call. Police said three buses and two trucks faced the wrath of party cadres at Sainikbasti and Prithivi Chowk. Police made seven arrests for vandalism.
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April - 7 
In Saptari, party cadres and banda supporters vandalised a motorcycle belonging to the District Public Health Office while stones were pelted at the Land Revenue Office.
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In Saptari, party cadres and banda supporters vandalised a motorcycle belonging to the District Public Health Office while stones were pelted at the Land Revenue Office.
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April - 7 
In the interim, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led alliance of 30 political parties on April 7, decided to call off its general strike planned for April 8 and April 9, reports ekantipur.com. A meeting of the alliance convened at
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In the interim, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led alliance of 30 political parties on April 7, decided to call off its general strike planned for April 8 and April 9, reports ekantipur.com. A meeting of the alliance convened at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, shortly after announcing the end of strike at 5 pm on the first day of the three-day general strike made the decision to this effect. The alliance has decided to announced further protest programmes later. UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda tabled the proposal to call of the strike. He promised the representatives of various business organisations to put forth the proposal. Dahal told the media that the strike was withdrawn following calls from several quarters. Upendra Yadav of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato and Federal Socialist Party Nepal Chairman Ashok Rai had pressed for enforcing the banda for two more days. Dahal was supported by Madhesh Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) chief Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar in calling off the strike. Some in the alliance had even proposed an indefinite strike but Dahal said the people would retaliate against such a move. In a meeting with a team from the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) earlier, Dahal had pledged to table a proposal in the 30-party meeting for withdrawing the banda. This brings to end the opposition’s second phase of agitation. Alliance leaders said they will soon unveil the third phase of protests. The parties had called a three-day closure demanding that the new constitution should be written on the basis of consensus among the key stakeholders of the peace process. The opposition decision has created an environment for talks with the ruling parties on the contentious issues of the constitution writing process. The Constituent Assembly (CA) meeting has been postponed for a week to provide time for the parties to discuss the agenda.
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April - 7 
The strike had no effect in Mustang District where vehicles ran as usual. The market also remained open. The alliance had called off the strike in Taplejung District in view of the recent fire that destroyed 35 houses and displaced 90 families.
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The strike had no effect in Mustang District where vehicles ran as usual. The market also remained open. The alliance had called off the strike in Taplejung District in view of the recent fire that destroyed 35 houses and displaced 90 families.
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April - 7 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led 30-opposition parties decided to go ahead with its three-day nationwide general shutdown, beginning on April 7 (today), reported ekantipur.com. A meeting of the alliance convened at Singha Durb
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led 30-opposition parties decided to go ahead with its three-day nationwide general shutdown, beginning on April 7 (today), reported ekantipur.com. A meeting of the alliance convened at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu on April 6 decided to make their general strike a success despite calls from several quarters to cancel their agitation programmes.
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April - 7 
Police arrested three Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists with handmade bombs and bomb making materials in Khilkhet area of Dhaka city on April 7, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestees were Mohamad Abdul Hasim, Mohamad Selim Chowdhury and Meh
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Police arrested three Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists with handmade bombs and bomb making materials in Khilkhet area of Dhaka city on April 7, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestees were Mohamad Abdul Hasim, Mohamad Selim Chowdhury and Mehedi Hasan. Police recovered nine crude bombs, gunpowder and other bomb making materials from their possession.
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April - 7 
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed while addressing a meeting of Awami League (AL) at her residence in Dhaka city on April 7 said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has gone back to her residence with the agony
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Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed while addressing a meeting of Awami League (AL) at her residence in Dhaka city on April 7 said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has gone back to her residence with the agony of failure and defeat after staying in her office for 92 days aiming to topple the Government, reports The Independent. She said "Khaleda has suffered a heavy defeat, she got back home embracing failure and defeat. She had vowed to return home with a floral necklace around her neck, but she couldn’t. Instead, she had to appear before the court and returned home after having been defeated from all aspects and with all the agonies."
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April - 7 
The first day of the 48-hour nationwide hartal (shutdown) sponsored by the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) is progressing peacefully across the country on April 7, reports The Daily Star. JeI enforced the hartal protesting the Government's “conspiracy” to kill
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The first day of the 48-hour nationwide hartal (shutdown) sponsored by the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) is progressing peacefully across the country on April 7, reports The Daily Star. JeI enforced the hartal protesting the Government's “conspiracy” to kill its leader Muhammad Kamaruzzaman as the Supreme Court (SC) on April 6 upheld its previous verdict on Kamaruzzaman, rejecting his petition to review his death sentence. On May 9, 2013, the International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) had sentenced Kamaruzzaman to death for his crimes committed against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.
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April - 8 
40-seat Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election saw a turnout of 75 per cent and was by and large peaceful, reports The Telegraph. BTC administers the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) Districts of Kokrajhar, Baksa, Udalguri and Chirang.
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40-seat Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election saw a turnout of 75 per cent and was by and large peaceful, reports The Telegraph. BTC administers the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) Districts of Kokrajhar, Baksa, Udalguri and Chirang.
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April - 8 
Imphal East Police Commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant identified as Loitongbam Rojen alias Rishikanta from Iroisemba in Imphal West District, on April 8, reports The Sangai Express.
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Imphal East Police Commandos arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant identified as Loitongbam Rojen alias Rishikanta from Iroisemba in Imphal West District, on April 8, reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 8 
Nehlun faction of Kuku National Front (KNF-N) stated that as per the statement released by ‘commander in chief’ James Kuki that there is no any faction within KNF-N is appreciated as James is best known as abductor by the general public according to
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Nehlun faction of Kuku National Front (KNF-N) stated that as per the statement released by ‘commander in chief’ James Kuki that there is no any faction within KNF-N is appreciated as James is best known as abductor by the general public according to his activities, reports Kanglaonline on April 9.
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April - 8 
On April 8, unidentified suspected militants, abducted a grocer, identified as Subol Sarkar from Thapa Weekly Bazar in Mendipathar in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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On April 8, unidentified suspected militants, abducted a grocer, identified as Subol Sarkar from Thapa Weekly Bazar in Mendipathar in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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April - 8 
Secretary of Border Management and Chairman of Land Post Authority of India, on April 8 convened a meeting with State Government officials to ensure completion of Integrated Check Post (ICP) being constructed at border town, Moreh in Chandel District
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Secretary of Border Management and Chairman of Land Post Authority of India, on April 8 convened a meeting with State Government officials to ensure completion of Integrated Check Post (ICP) being constructed at border town, Moreh in Chandel District by next year, reports The Sangai Express. Also, as a measure to appease Myanmar which has been claiming a portion of land as their territory at Moreh, the meeting discussed the possibility of ceding the same size of land located at some other place along the Indo-Myanmar border.
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April - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Mandalgre village in East Garo Hills region, on April 8, reports The Telegraph. SFs located a make shift camp of militants an
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Security Forces (SFs) exchanged fire with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Mandalgre village in East Garo Hills region, on April 8, reports The Telegraph. SFs located a make shift camp of militants and recovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and camouflage.
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April - 8 
Senior Police officers of nine Left Wing Extremism (LEW)-hit states on April 8 gathered at Bhubaneswar in Odisha to discuss ways to tackle Maoist-related problems, reports post.jagran.com. The workshop, organised by the Union Home Ministry, was chair
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Senior Police officers of nine Left Wing Extremism (LEW)-hit states on April 8 gathered at Bhubaneswar in Odisha to discuss ways to tackle Maoist-related problems, reports post.jagran.com. The workshop, organised by the Union Home Ministry, was chaired by Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjeev Marik and attended by intelligence heads Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Bihar. "There were discussions on successful models being used by the Odisha government in tackling the LWEs," DGP Marik told reporters adding the officers of other states were told on the steps taken by Odisha in successfully controlling the Maoist menace in the past three years. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had directed the Maoist-affected states to replicate the strategy used by the Odisha Police to deal with the Red rebels, Marik told reporters after the meeting. "The focus of the meeting was on Intelligence sharing among the Naxal affected states," he said.
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April - 8 
Social media accounts linked to known supporters of Islamic State (IS) have claimed that another Indian has died fighting for the jihadi group in its stronghold of Raqqa in Syria, reports The Indian Express on April 9. One such Twitter handle - @mukm
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Social media accounts linked to known supporters of Islamic State (IS) have claimed that another Indian has died fighting for the jihadi group in its stronghold of Raqqa in Syria, reports The Indian Express on April 9. One such Twitter handle - @mukminSharia - identified the Indian on April 7 as Abdul Rahman. Another handle - @magnetgas16 - claimed that he (Abdul Rahman) was the third Indian to die fighting for the group. IS supporters have also posted a photograph, purportedly of Rahman standing alone on a rocky hillside. “2 Indian in IS Performed martyrdom operation 1 is abu Abdullah Al hindi and 2nd Abu Uthman al hindi. 3rd was killed. May ALLAH accept them # IS,” tweeted @magnetgas16, at 10.24 pm on April 7. Security agencies believe that this handle is being operated by one of the four youths from Thane (Maharashtra) who went to Iraq last year to fight for IS. One of them, Areeb Majeed, returned to India in November 2014.
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April - 8 
The seriousness of naga peace talks has become visible with Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) leaders carrying out a series of consultation among the Nagas while Central leaders discussed the Naga issue with Chief Minister TR Zeliang on April 7 a
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The seriousness of naga peace talks has become visible with Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) leaders carrying out a series of consultation among the Nagas while Central leaders discussed the Naga issue with Chief Minister TR Zeliang on April 7 and 8 in New Delhi, reports The Sangai Express. Sources state that Chief Minister TR Zeliang rushed to New Delhi on April 6 , when he was asked to reach New Delhi or ‘an emergency meeting’ in connection with the Naga political issue. In the past weeks, NSCN-IM leaders have been taking opinions and carrying out consultations with Naga public leaders, civil society organizations and intellectuals in the State regarding the Naga political issue. Under the new format of talks, 40 rounds of talks have been held in the past few months.
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April - 8 
West Garo Hills Police, on April 8, narrowly missed a group of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants taking shelter in a house in Amingokgre in West Garo hills District, reports The Shillong Times. When police commandos approached the house
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West Garo Hills Police, on April 8, narrowly missed a group of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants taking shelter in a house in Amingokgre in West Garo hills District, reports The Shillong Times. When police commandos approached the house they were reportedly fired upon by as many as half a dozen militants. Police recovered a 9mm automatic pistol with two magazines and 29 live rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition along with GNLA demand notes and other incriminating documents. The operation was launched following reports about movement of armed men in the area.
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April - 8 
Three hand grenade attacks were reported within the span of eight hours on April 8 from Charsadda town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The Express Tribune. Although no casualties were reported, the attacks triggered a wave of pa
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Three hand grenade attacks were reported within the span of eight hours on April 8 from Charsadda town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The Express Tribune. Although no casualties were reported, the attacks triggered a wave of panic and uncertainty. Unidentified militants lobbed hand grenades at the house of Dr Younas, a well-known psychiatrist. In a separate incident, militants lobbed a hand grenade at a CNG Station on Takht Bhai Road. Similarly, Faheem Haider’s house in Kangra village was also attacked by a hand grenade.
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April - 8 
Unidentified militants killed an unidentified man near Afshani Street in Lyari Town on April 8, reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants killed an unidentified man near Afshani Street in Lyari Town on April 8, reports Daily Times.
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April - 8 
A death row convict, Amir Hamza, was hanged to death in Machh Jail of Bolan District on April 8 (today), in the first execution carried out in the province in seven years, reports The News. According to prison authorities, Amir murdered a person over
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A death row convict, Amir Hamza, was hanged to death in Machh Jail of Bolan District on April 8 (today), in the first execution carried out in the province in seven years, reports The News. According to prison authorities, Amir murdered a person over a trivial matter in 1995. An Additional Sessions Judge in Sibi had issued the verdict of Hamza’z capital punishment in 2004. President Mamnoon Hussain on March 30, 2015, dismissed his plea for pardon.
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April - 8 
A spokesman for the FC, Balochistan, claimed that seven Baloch Republican Army (BRA) militants surrendered and handed over their weapons to security personnel in Sui area of Dera Bugti District on April 8, reports Dawn. He said the militants who hand
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A spokesman for the FC, Balochistan, claimed that seven Baloch Republican Army (BRA) militants surrendered and handed over their weapons to security personnel in Sui area of Dera Bugti District on April 8, reports Dawn. He said the militants who handed over themselves to law enforcement agencies promised that they would not take up arms anymore and would live peacefully. FC Inspector General Major General Sher Afgun welcomed the decision of the militants who surrendered and said the Government and FC would help all those who would lay down their weapons.
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April - 8 
A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces in Faridi area of Frontier Region (FR) Peshawar in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on the morning of April 8, reports The Express Tribune.
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A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces in Faridi area of Frontier Region (FR) Peshawar in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on the morning of April 8, reports The Express Tribune.
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April - 8 
At least five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants of Ilyas Kahsmiri faction, including its Karachi 'chief', identified as Umar alias Moon, were killed and two Rangers personnel were injured in an encounter with Sindh Rangers in Tapo area of Ki
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At least five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants of Ilyas Kahsmiri faction, including its Karachi 'chief', identified as Umar alias Moon, were killed and two Rangers personnel were injured in an encounter with Sindh Rangers in Tapo area of Kiamari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 8, reported Dawn. Four other accomplices killed were identified as Anas Ahmed alias Saqib, Abdul Rauf alias Bilal, Javed Hassan alias Yaseen and Talha Faisal alias Imran. According to a Rangers spokesperson, a resident had informed the paramilitary force about the presence of terrorists in the area. As soon as Rangers' personnel reached the site, the terrorists opened fire, the spokesman said, adding that they also threw hand grenades aimed towards the paramilitary force personnel who then returned fire. As a result, all five militants were killed and two Rangers personnel were injured. Five hand grenades and a large cache of ammunition were also recovered from their possession. According to Rangers, the group was responsible for the 2014 suicide attack on Rangers' sector commander, target killing and bank heists.
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April - 8 
Five suspected militants were arrested by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel during a search operation in in Karta area of Bolan District on April 8, reported Dawn.
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Five suspected militants were arrested by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel during a search operation in in Karta area of Bolan District on April 8, reported Dawn.
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April - 8 
In a series of tweets posted on his official Twitter account on April 8, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Bajwa outlined Pakistan Army's successes in Operation Zarb-i-Azb, revealing that 263 terrorists hav
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In a series of tweets posted on his official Twitter account on April 8, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Bajwa outlined Pakistan Army's successes in Operation Zarb-i-Azb, revealing that 263 terrorists have been killed so far in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency. The ISPR spokesman tweeted that the information was given in a briefing to Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif during his visit to frontline troops amidst the ongoing operation in Khyber Agency. He reviewed phenomenal progress so far made in eliminating terrorists. Bajwa said terrorist strongholds in the region have been reduced and no escapes have been allowed in this operation. The Army Chief was also informed that the area is infested with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) which are mostly foreign made. He was also told that 392 IEDs have been neutralised by special engineers, whereas 35 soldiers have embraced martyrdom since the start of Operation Khyber-2.
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April - 8 
One Ameen (55) was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Metroville area of SITE Town on April 8, reports Daily Times
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One Ameen (55) was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Metroville area of SITE Town on April 8, reports Daily Times
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April - 8 
One Mehdi Hasan (30) was shot at and injured near Khan Coach bus stop in Shireen Jinnah Colony of Kiamari Town on April 8, reported Daily Times.
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One Mehdi Hasan (30) was shot at and injured near Khan Coach bus stop in Shireen Jinnah Colony of Kiamari Town on April 8, reported Daily Times.
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April - 8 
One Muhammad Owais (26) was injured near Fatmia Hospital in Guru Mandir area of Saddar Town on April 8, reports Daily Times.
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One Muhammad Owais (26) was injured near Fatmia Hospital in Guru Mandir area of Saddar Town on April 8, reports Daily Times.
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April - 8 
One Nasarullah (40) was killed and another man, identified as Akber (30), sustained injuries near Noor-ul-Aman Imambargah in North Nazimabad Town on April 8, reported Daily Times.
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One Nasarullah (40) was killed and another man, identified as Akber (30), sustained injuries near Noor-ul-Aman Imambargah in North Nazimabad Town on April 8, reported Daily Times.
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April - 8 
One Tariq and his wife were killed when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on their car near Abdullah College in North Nazimabad Town on April 8, reported Daily Times.
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One Tariq and his wife were killed when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on their car near Abdullah College in North Nazimabad Town on April 8, reported Daily Times.
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April - 8 
Police on April 8 took in custody eight seminary students, who were to be transported to Afghanistan purportedly for military training, from Sherkot town in Sargodha District, reports Dawn. Nawankot Circle Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Farhat
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Police on April 8 took in custody eight seminary students, who were to be transported to Afghanistan purportedly for military training, from Sherkot town in Sargodha District, reports Dawn. Nawankot Circle Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Farhat Abbas and Sherakot Station House Officer (SHO) Raza Hasan raided a house in Sherakot and found the children, including a girl, aged between eight and 15 years, there. He said the children were identified as Rafiullh, Ghulam Sakhi, Muhammad Muslim, Sibghatullah, Abdul Majid, Muaz, Abdul Nazir and Fauzia, who had been residing in the area for a month. The spokesman said Muhammad Amin, who was to shift the children to Afghanistan, was also arrested. The facilitator during interrogation said he was taking the children to Afghanistan for military training.
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April - 8 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant who was trying to transport explosives on his motorcycle at Custom Chowk in Pishtakhara area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on April 8, reports The Express Tribune. Acting on inte
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant who was trying to transport explosives on his motorcycle at Custom Chowk in Pishtakhara area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on April 8, reports The Express Tribune. Acting on intelligence reports, CTD officials arrested Shah Hussain. He was allegedly involved in the kidnapping of Pashto actor Alamzeb Mujahid in 2009 and reportedly had a hand in the Army Public School attack which took the lives of over 150 people, most of them schoolchildren. According to CTD officials, Hussain was taken into custody while his accomplice Aziz Jamal managed to escape. CTD also recovered 1,250 grams of explosives and a detonator from his possession.
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April - 8 
There was a considerable decrease in the incidents of terrorism all over the province during the first three months of 2015 as compared to 2014, revealed official statistics, reports The News on April 8 (today). During the current year, 60 incidents
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There was a considerable decrease in the incidents of terrorism all over the province during the first three months of 2015 as compared to 2014, revealed official statistics, reports The News on April 8 (today). During the current year, 60 incidents occurred as compared to 140 incidents in 2014. There has been a considerable decrease in the casualties in the first quarter of this year as 54 people were killed during the three months while 179 were killed in 2014. The analysis has shown that only one incident of suicide bombing occurred as compared to five such incidents during the same period of last year. Similarly, nine attacks of rockets and hand grenades took place this year while 23 such incidents had taken place last year. There was a major decrease in the incidents of explosions through Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). About 22 IED explosions occurred this year as compared to 74 incidents last year. The overall incidents of terrorism have reduced by almost 60 per cent.
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April - 8 
Two suspects were arrested during a search operation in Ghori area of Lehri District in Naseerabad Division, reports Dawn. A large number of weapons and ammunition were also seized.
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Two suspects were arrested during a search operation in Ghori area of Lehri District in Naseerabad Division, reports Dawn. A large number of weapons and ammunition were also seized.
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April - 8 
Chairman of Constituent Assembly (CA) Subas Nembang on April 8, urged the major parties to end the logjam in constitution drafting before the next CA meeting, scheduled for April 13, reports ekantipur.com. He said the opposition’s decision to withdra
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Chairman of Constituent Assembly (CA) Subas Nembang on April 8, urged the major parties to end the logjam in constitution drafting before the next CA meeting, scheduled for April 13, reports ekantipur.com. He said the opposition’s decision to withdraw the protest and his move to delay the voting process had prepared an environment for negotiations. It has been almost two months since the CA meeting was postponed after preparing objective questions on eight contentious issues. In a meeting with chief whips of the major parties, Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Rastriya Prajatantra Party- Nepal (RPP-N), Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Madhesi Peoples’ Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D), Madhesi People’s Rights Forum’s (MPRF) and Terai Madhesh Democratic Party (TMDP), Nembang asked them to use the time to find a common ground on contentious issues of the new constitution. Both sides have described the current situation as a temporary ceasefire and an opportunity to forge consensus. If there is no consensus by the date, Nembang said he would go ahead with the majority process that has been stopped to accommodate the opposition front in the constitution drafting process.
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April - 8 
The UCPN-M party asked Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala to take an initiative to end the present political impasse between ruling and opposition parties, reports myrepublica.com. UCPN-M General Secretary Krishna Bahadur Mahara who called on the PM
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The UCPN-M party asked Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala to take an initiative to end the present political impasse between ruling and opposition parties, reports myrepublica.com. UCPN-M General Secretary Krishna Bahadur Mahara who called on the PM Koirala on April 8, at the latter's residence at Baluwatar, Kathmandu, said that he had conveyed his party's decision in the meeting. The differences among the parties should be narrowed before the CA meeting is convened, Mahara said.
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April - 8 
17 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists were arrested in Rangpur, Jhenidah and Chapainawabganj Districts on April 8 for involving in subversive activities, reports The Daily Star. Eight activists were arrested each f
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17 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists were arrested in Rangpur, Jhenidah and Chapainawabganj Districts on April 8 for involving in subversive activities, reports The Daily Star. Eight activists were arrested each from Rangpur and Jhenidah Districts, and one from Chapainawabganj District.
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April - 8 
A Kishoreganj District Court on April 8 sentenced United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Ranjan Chowdhury alias Major Ranjan (46), former General Secretary of Dhubri District unit of ULFA and his Bangladeshi aide Pradip Marak (57) to life term
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A Kishoreganj District Court on April 8 sentenced United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leader Ranjan Chowdhury alias Major Ranjan (46), former General Secretary of Dhubri District unit of ULFA and his Bangladeshi aide Pradip Marak (57) to life term imprisonment, reports The Independent. The Court also fined the duo BTK 20000 each. On July 17, 2010, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Ranjan Chowdhury and his Bangladeshi aide from Bhairab sub-District in Kishoreganj District. The elite forcer also recovered one pistol, one revolver, four handmade bombs and some bomb making materials from Ranjan’s hideout at Lakshmipur village in Bhairab. RAB filed four separate cases, including for intrusion, arms, explosives and terrorism, against the duo with Bhairab Police Station.
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April - 9 
A militant of the Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N) , identified as Mutum Somen alias Somen-dro alias Mangang Singh was arrested from Zomi Villa in Imphal West District, on April 9, reports The Sangai Express.
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A militant of the Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-N) , identified as Mutum Somen alias Somen-dro alias Mangang Singh was arrested from Zomi Villa in Imphal West District, on April 9, reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 9 
A Police team from Telangana returned on April 9 after spending three days in Bolangir District in Odisha looking for suspected ‘Odisha links’ of banned terrorist outfit Students Islamic Movement in India (SIMI), reports Odisha Sun Times. Bolangir Su
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A Police team from Telangana returned on April 9 after spending three days in Bolangir District in Odisha looking for suspected ‘Odisha links’ of banned terrorist outfit Students Islamic Movement in India (SIMI), reports Odisha Sun Times. Bolangir Superintendent of Police (SP) Deepak Kumar said “They were essentially looking for any local linkages with the SIMI. Nothing concrete has emerged in the investigation so far, but investigation is on.” “Security measures have been stepped up in the district on the basis of the investigation by the Telangana Police,” he added. The links of the banned terror outfit in Odisha had come to the fore after two SIMI members were killed in an encounter with the Telangana Police at Janakipuram in Nalgonda District on April 4. During investigation, Telangana Police had come to know that the two slain SIMI activists - Mohammad Aji-ud-Din Mohammad Aslam alias Bilal - of Madhya Pradesh were involved in a number of criminal activities in Odisha. After seizing the documents from the two slain SIMI activists, a team of senior officials from Telangana had arrived in Bolangir District three days ago. Sources said that the team, during investigation, found a major breakthrough. Besides, the team also interrogated some persons at a secret place. Sources in the locality said that the SIMI activists had a close link with a youth of Bolangir, who is presently working in another state. Through him, they had come in contact with other youths of the District and were able to get more information from them.
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April - 9 
Alleging that the Naveen Patnaik government in Odisha is working for the interests of multinational companies like Sterlite instead of poor tribals, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has threatened to kill Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Member
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Alleging that the Naveen Patnaik government in Odisha is working for the interests of multinational companies like Sterlite instead of poor tribals, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has threatened to kill Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Lanjigarh and chairman and vice-chairman of local panchayat samiti (Block level local self-government institution), reports The Indian Express. In a letter sent to mediapersons, Maoist leader Umakant of Bansadhara-Ghumsur-Nagabali divisional committee alleged that the Government was arresting people who are taking part in public agitations against bauxite mining in Rayagada and Kalahandi Districts. After gramsabhas (village councils) in Niyamgiri hills of Kalahandi said no to bauxite mining by Sterlite, the government is planning to start a CRPF camp on Niyamgiri hilltop. “MLA of Lanjigarh Balabhadra Majhi and chairperson/vice chairperson of Biwanathpur panchayat samiti would be killed if they support government move,” the letter by Umakant said. After the expulsion of Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda from the party in 2012 and subsequent arrest last year, the CPI-Maoist is trying to make their presence felt in southern Odisha through press releases and threats. Umakant now claims to be the secretary of Bansadhara-Ghumsur-Nagabali divisional committee.
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April - 9 
Central Government on April 9 reacted strongly to a Pakistan court's order to release 2008 Mumbai terror attack (26/11) mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi terming it as an "extremely disappointing development" and asked Islamabad to immediately ensure t
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Central Government on April 9 reacted strongly to a Pakistan court's order to release 2008 Mumbai terror attack (26/11) mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi terming it as an "extremely disappointing development" and asked Islamabad to immediately ensure that he does not come out of jail, reports The Times of India. A senior Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official said "This is an extremely disappointing development. Pakistan must ensure that terrorists like Lakhvi do not come out of jail." "Pakistan should immediately take all legal measures at appropriate forum to ensure that justice is delivered to the victims of Mumbai terror attack," the official said. The reaction came hours after Lahore high court suspended the detention of Lakhvi under Maintenance of Public Order after the Pakistan Government failed to present sensitive records against him in the court.
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April - 9 
Communist Party of India – Marxist Leninist (New Democracy) [CPI-ML (New Democracy)] Gundala area dalam (armed squad) ‘commander’ Dubbaka Ramaiah alias Jagganna (60), was arrested by the Police at Komararam in Yellendu mandal (administrative unit) in
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Communist Party of India – Marxist Leninist (New Democracy) [CPI-ML (New Democracy)] Gundala area dalam (armed squad) ‘commander’ Dubbaka Ramaiah alias Jagganna (60), was arrested by the Police at Komararam in Yellendu mandal (administrative unit) in Khammam District on April 9, reports The Hindu. Jagganna hails from Samithi Singaram village in Manuguru mandal. He was involved in four criminal cases and an exchange of fire with the Police in the District.
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April - 9 
GNLA warned of carrying out serial blasts in Garo Hills, especially in Ampati in South Garo Hills, if operations against it did not stop, reports The Shillong Times on April 10. GNLA in a statement said “Hunting us down and busting our camps won’t de
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GNLA warned of carrying out serial blasts in Garo Hills, especially in Ampati in South Garo Hills, if operations against it did not stop, reports The Shillong Times on April 10. GNLA in a statement said “Hunting us down and busting our camps won’t demoralize us. Our struggle will continue. We are resolved to remain by our demands. We will voice against fake encounters, suppression of the general society, arresting and implicating innocent people with various false charges in Garo Hills by police in the name of law.”
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April - 9 
Hundreds of villagers in Bijapur District carried out a “silent march” on April 9 and appealed to the Maoists to release the abducted Police constable Bira Basant, reports The Hindu. When Bira Basant, who was posted in Awapalli police station of Bija
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Hundreds of villagers in Bijapur District carried out a “silent march” on April 9 and appealed to the Maoists to release the abducted Police constable Bira Basant, reports The Hindu. When Bira Basant, who was posted in Awapalli police station of Bijapur, was travelling in a bus to his village Madded on April 7, some Maoists stopped a passenger bus and abducted him. Appalled over the abduction of a Tribal cop, hundreds of villagers along with schoolchildren and local traders joined the “silent march” and appealed the Maoists to “release our Tribal brother”. Bira was unarmed when the Maoists abducted him. However, there was no report about Mr. Bira’s whereabouts and an attempt by some local journalists to snick into the forest in his search was fruitless.
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April - 9 
In the data on terror financing tabulated from 2006 till date, terror finances to the tune of INR 148.5 million have been recovered by National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Police of 15 states, reports The Times of India on April 10. The NIA has su
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In the data on terror financing tabulated from 2006 till date, terror finances to the tune of INR 148.5 million have been recovered by National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Police of 15 states, reports The Times of India on April 10. The NIA has surpassed the states in recovery of terror finances despite starting operations as late as 2009. According to the report, the agency seized INR 36.6 million in terror funds in 11 cases investigated by it since its inception. As many as 101 persons are accused in these cases. Jammu and Kashmir ranks second only to NIA in seizures. The state seized INR 29.3 million in 80 terror financing cases since 2006, in which 190 persons are accused. Manipur, despite its small size, reported terror fund seizures worth INR 21.1 million in 26 cases, followed by Delhi which seized INR 19.2 million in 21 cases. Madhya Pradesh accounted for seizure of terror finances worth INR 16.4 million, while Odisha Police seized around INR 11.2 million. Though Karnataka, Gujarat and Kerala registered 14, three and one terror financing case respectively under Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act (UAPA), they did not report any seizure since 2006. As many as 213 terror financing cases were registered by NIA and various state Police, in which 873 persons are accused. J&K reported the highest number of cases (80), followed by Manipur (26) and Delhi (21). In terms of number of those accused of terror financing, J&K ranked first (190) followed by NIA (101) and Maharashtra (98).
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Meghalaya Police on April 10, today recovered the body of a suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, suspected to be Doncheng, ‘area commander’, killed on April 9 encounter at Amingokgre in West Garo Hills District, reports The Telegr
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Meghalaya Police on April 10, today recovered the body of a suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, suspected to be Doncheng, ‘area commander’, killed on April 9 encounter at Amingokgre in West Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph.
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April - 9 
On April 9, a man, identified as Bin Amin Seikh, has been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the October 2, 2014, Bardhaman blast case near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Baliadanga village in Kaliachak area in Mald
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On April 9, a man, identified as Bin Amin Seikh, has been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the October 2, 2014, Bardhaman blast case near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Baliadanga village in Kaliachak area in Malda District, reports New Indian Express. The 24-year old, who hailed from Bhagabangola in Murshidabad District, used to frequent one Mehboob Seikh's house in the Kaliachak village and was netted after the NIA questioned Mehboob on April 2, an officer said.
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April - 9 
Police arrested two persons were arrested with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) having face value of INR 137,000 in Barpeta District, reports The Sentinel. The arrested duo was identified as Jamaluddin and Tariqueuddin.
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Police arrested two persons were arrested with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) having face value of INR 137,000 in Barpeta District, reports The Sentinel. The arrested duo was identified as Jamaluddin and Tariqueuddin.
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April - 9 
Police on April 9 arrested a suspected cadre of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), identified as Muneer Ahmed while he was travelling by a train at Tenali Railway station in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, reports The Times of India. A
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Police on April 9 arrested a suspected cadre of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), identified as Muneer Ahmed while he was travelling by a train at Tenali Railway station in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, reports The Times of India. According to the report, the Police shifted him for interrogation. Special Police teams headed by Tenali Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) M Soujanya conducted searches in Tirupati-Visakhapatnam Tirumala Express following a tip-off from the state Police headquarters in Hyderabad. The train was stopped for about 15 minutes to allow the Police to complete the search operation. The Police questioned him for allegedly carrying the maps of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Police also conducted similar searches at Bapatla railway station in Guntur District. Meanwhile, Police picked up 11 Muslim youths on the suspicion that they have links with terror organizations in Nellore in Nellore District, adds The Times of India. However, Muslim intellectuals have alleged that the Police are targeting Muslim youths branding them as SIMI activists.
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April - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Konjengbam Hemba Singh alias Angamba alias Inaoba (40), at Toubul village in Bishnupur District on April 9, reports The Sangai Express.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Konjengbam Hemba Singh alias Angamba alias Inaoba (40), at Toubul village in Bishnupur District on April 9, reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 9 
The farmers having their land near rivers and nullahs (streams) in insurgency-infested Dantewada District would get power lines near their farms to enable them run their irrigation pumps, reports The Pioneer on April 10. Power connections would make
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The farmers having their land near rivers and nullahs (streams) in insurgency-infested Dantewada District would get power lines near their farms to enable them run their irrigation pumps, reports The Pioneer on April 10. Power connections would make the farmers able to run their irrigation pumps to enhance farm productivity in the region, said District Collector K C Devsenapati in a meeting.
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April - 9 
The Kanker District Police arrested five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from the forest of Badrangi in Antagrah block the District on April 9, reports The Pioneer. A huge haul of arms and ammunition along with explosive su
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The Kanker District Police arrested five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from the forest of Badrangi in Antagrah block the District on April 9, reports The Pioneer. A huge haul of arms and ammunition along with explosive substances were also recovered from their possession. The arrested Maoists were identified as Pinesh, Somaram, Dashrath, Maniram and Ramprasad. They are residents of village Badrangi. Police seized arms and ammunition, muzzle gun, two single barrel gun, three mobile batteries, LED connector wire, crackers, a 7-kg LED container, 500 gram lime stone, a plastic carry bag, pamphlets among other things from the arrested Maoists.
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April - 9 
The leaders of Khol-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) led by Kitovi Zhimomi, left for New Delhi on April 9, reports Nagaland Post. No details about the trip have been divulged by NSCN-KK.
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The leaders of Khol-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) led by Kitovi Zhimomi, left for New Delhi on April 9, reports Nagaland Post. No details about the trip have been divulged by NSCN-KK.
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April - 9 
The Supreme Court (SC) on April 9 confirmed the death penalty for 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts convict Yakub Abdul Razak Memon, and rejected his plea to reconsider the previous verdict, reports The Indian Express. A three-judge bench led by Justice
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The Supreme Court (SC) on April 9 confirmed the death penalty for 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts convict Yakub Abdul Razak Memon, and rejected his plea to reconsider the previous verdict, reports The Indian Express. A three-judge bench led by Justice Anil R Dave dismissed the review petition by Yakub after holding there was no ground to interfere with the judgment to hand out capital punishment to him. Yakub Memon's mercy plea was rejected by President Pranab Mukherjee in March 2015 following recommendations of the Maharashtra Government and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA). Earlier in December 2014, the SC had stayed the execution of Yakub's death penalty last year after the death row convict had filed review plea in the apex court. Yakub, a chartered accountant and brother of fugitive terror mastermind Ibrahim Memon alias Tiger Memon, was sentenced to death by a Terrorist and Disruptive Activities [Prevention] Act (TADA) court in 2007 after being found guilty of charges of criminal conspiracy and for arranging finances and managing its disbursement through the co-accused in the Mumbai serial blasts.
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April - 9 
Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) has, in a statement issued by its ‘information and public relation secretary’ Bomsingson, opposed the allegations made by the Assam Rifles that UTLA had placed a demand on a railway company, at Kaimai in Tamenglong Distr
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Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) has, in a statement issued by its ‘information and public relation secretary’ Bomsingson, opposed the allegations made by the Assam Rifles that UTLA had placed a demand on a railway company, at Kaimai in Tamenglong District, reports The Sangai Express on April 10. Earlier AR had stated that a UTLA militant Th Singson had placed an extortion demand on a railway company.
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April - 9 
Union Home Secretary LC Goyal on April 9 directed for strengthening security arrangements all along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) apart from internal areas of Jammu and Kashmir during high level review of the situation with
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Union Home Secretary LC Goyal on April 9 directed for strengthening security arrangements all along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) apart from internal areas of Jammu and Kashmir during high level review of the situation with top officers in Jammu, reports Daily Excelsior. On his first three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir after taking over as the Union Home Secretary, Goyal accompanied by Rajat Punhani, Joint Secretary, In charge Jammu and Kashmir Affairs and HK Makwaha, Joint Secretary, In charge Border Management visited the State. The Union Home Secretary chaired high level security review meeting at the Guest House with Army Commanders, heads of para-military forces, Intelligence agencies, Police and civil administration and reviewed overall security situation with them on the LoC, IB and hinterland. Chief Secretary Mohammad Iqbal Khandey, Director General of Police (DGP) K Rajendra, General officer commanding (GOC) 16 Corps Lieutenant General KH Singh, GOC 9 Corps Lieutenant General Rajeev Tiwari and GOC Tiger Division Major General Dushyant Singh, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Pawan Kotwal, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu Danish Rana, Inspector General (IG) Border Security Force (BSF) Rakesh Sharma and heads of all para-military forces, Intelligence and other security agencies attended the meeting and gave detailed briefing and perception of their situation to the delegation.
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April - 9 
At least 16 suspected militants were killed and at least 10 others were injured when helicopter gunships pounded militant hideouts in Kandaw and Kandu Ghaibi areas of Kukikhel in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (F
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At least 16 suspected militants were killed and at least 10 others were injured when helicopter gunships pounded militant hideouts in Kandaw and Kandu Ghaibi areas of Kukikhel in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 9, reported Dawn.
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April - 9 
Seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed and two others were injured in other air strikes in Mehraban Kalley, Thor Darra and Wochay Wany areas of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency on April 9, reports Dawn. The air strikes destroyed fo
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Seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed and two others were injured in other air strikes in Mehraban Kalley, Thor Darra and Wochay Wany areas of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency on April 9, reports Dawn. The air strikes destroyed four sanctuaries of TTP militants, officials said.
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April - 9 
Seven unidentified robbers allegedly looted more than PKR 5 million from Summit Bank located at Furniture Market in Baloch Colony of Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 9 at 9:00 am, reported The Express Tribune. The robb
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Seven unidentified robbers allegedly looted more than PKR 5 million from Summit Bank located at Furniture Market in Baloch Colony of Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 9 at 9:00 am, reported The Express Tribune. The robbers also took the weapons from the security guards and the bank’s digital video recording system with them. They held the two security guards and the staff hostage at gunpoint and took the money from the cash counter before they fled. Bank officials told the Police that more than PKR 5 million were robbed.
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April - 9 
The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) on April 9 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant and 'commander' of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), identified as Hafiz Sanaullah alias Qari Zarar, who is accused of abducting Colonel Imam, a retired of
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The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) on April 9 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant and 'commander' of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), identified as Hafiz Sanaullah alias Qari Zarar, who is accused of abducting Colonel Imam, a retired officer of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and squadron leader (retired) Khalid Khawaja in 2009 from Lorry area of provincial capital Lahore, reported The Express Tribune. An unnamed Police Official said that during interrogation Sanaullah had made startling revelations. He was allegedly involved in a number of kidnapping-for-ransom cases in Lahore and Rawalpindi Districts, adding that he often hurled hand grenades and other sophisticated weapons to pursue his criminal activities. According to Police, Sanaullah hails from Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province and had received militant training from North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Afghanistan.
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April - 9 
The Lahore High Court on April 9 dismissed the detention orders of Lashkar-e-Taiba 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror (also known as 26/11) attacks Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, and ordered his release, reports Dawn. The court was hearing a pet
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The Lahore High Court on April 9 dismissed the detention orders of Lashkar-e-Taiba 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror (also known as 26/11) attacks Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, and ordered his release, reports Dawn. The court was hearing a petition of Lakhvi challenging his fourth one-month detention ordered by the Okara District Coordination Officer (DCO) on March 14, 2015. The Punjab Government had previously maintained the stance that Lakhvi has been detained based on 'sensitive information' provided by Intelligence Agencies. Justice Anwarul Haq had directed the government's counsel to submit records of the information to the court, which was also presented in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on which the IHC had ordered Lakhvi's bail. The court upheld the stance that if this sensitive information was reliable, the IHC would not have accepted Lakhvi's bail. Therefore, the LHC ordered Lakhvi's release based on the lack of reliability of the sensitive information provided and directed the accused to pay PKR 20 lakhs in surety bonds to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi District.
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April - 9 
In a bid to end the current deadlock situation seen at the CA, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and CA Chairman Subas Nembang held a discussion at latter’s quarter at Baluwatar on April 9, reports ekantipur.com. Chairman Nembang had drawn the Dahal
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In a bid to end the current deadlock situation seen at the CA, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and CA Chairman Subas Nembang held a discussion at latter’s quarter at Baluwatar on April 9, reports ekantipur.com. Chairman Nembang had drawn the Dahal’s attention to hold a meaningful dialogue with the ruling parties to forge consensus prior to the CA meet. Meanwhile, Dahal requested Nembang to create an environment conducive for talks and also urged him not to hold a CA meeting unless the consensus was forged.
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April - 9 
President Ram Baran Yadav and Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang are pressing both the ruling and opposition parties to forge consensus on key issues of new constitution before Monday’s (April 13) CA meeting, reports ekantipur.com. The
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President Ram Baran Yadav and Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang are pressing both the ruling and opposition parties to forge consensus on key issues of new constitution before Monday’s (April 13) CA meeting, reports ekantipur.com. The meeting is likely to start a voting process on disputed issues if the parties fail to reach consensus. On April 9, President Yadav met Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chair KP Oli and Vice-president Bidhya Bhandari to consult on the statute drafting process and asked Oli to give priority to consensus over voting process to resolve the contentious issues of new constitution. The President also plans to meet the top leaders of other parties on April 10 and April 11. President Yadav has taken a firm stance that the new statute should be drafted on the basis of broader consensus, mainly with the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhes-based parties. The President also asked the CA chairman not to initiate a voting process immediately. Nembang, who is in regular consultations with second-rung leaders, is planning a meeting of top leaders of the major parties to forge consensus on key issues of new constitution. Nembang has also hinted that he could allow more time for consensus if the parties sit for “genuine talks”.
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April - 9 
UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda expressed optimism on April 9 over reaching consensus with the ruling parties on key contentious issues of new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. The main opposition party leader maintained that cons
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UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda expressed optimism on April 9 over reaching consensus with the ruling parties on key contentious issues of new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. The main opposition party leader maintained that consensus is possible if the ruling parties respect the past agreements, especially the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA). Speaking to reporters after a meeting with a delegation of European Parliament, Dahal said that consensus has been delayed due to ruling parties’ arrogance. In the meeting, the delegation expressed concern over the delay in forging consensus among parties on the constitutional issues.
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April - 9 
Shahidul Islam (34), a day labourer suffered burn injuries as criminals hurled petrol bombs at a truck in Joypurhat District's Panchbibi sub-District on April 9, reports The Daily Star. Police suspected that the activists of the Bangladesh Nationalis
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Shahidul Islam (34), a day labourer suffered burn injuries as criminals hurled petrol bombs at a truck in Joypurhat District's Panchbibi sub-District on April 9, reports The Daily Star. Police suspected that the activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance carried out the attack.
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April - 10 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI Maoist) cadre, identified as Shankar Munda alias Johan Barla (27), involved in series of violent incidents in Odisha and neighbouring Jharkhand, surrendered before Police in the presence of Bonai Additional Supe
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI Maoist) cadre, identified as Shankar Munda alias Johan Barla (27), involved in series of violent incidents in Odisha and neighbouring Jharkhand, surrendered before Police in the presence of Bonai Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) R.B. Panigrahi and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Assistant commandant Rakesh Sharma in Bonai subdivision in Sundargarh District on April 10, reports Odisha Sun Times. He was active as an armed cadre in the Saranda forest area from 2007 to 2012, and was involved in a series of incidents of Maoist violence in Tholkabad and Dhiga area of Jharkhand and bordering villages under Saranda village area of Odisha.
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April - 10 
A team of Imphal East District Police commando conducted search operation and arrested a UNLF militant, identified as Moirangthem Sanathoi Meetei (37), from Khurai Lamlong Bazar in Imphal East District on April 10, reports The Sangai Express.
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A team of Imphal East District Police commando conducted search operation and arrested a UNLF militant, identified as Moirangthem Sanathoi Meetei (37), from Khurai Lamlong Bazar in Imphal East District on April 10, reports The Sangai Express.
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At the invitation of the President of the French Republic Mr. Francois Hollande, the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi paid an official visit to France on 10-11 April 2015, reports The Times of India. The two leaders held wide ranging and fr
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At the invitation of the President of the French Republic Mr. Francois Hollande, the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi paid an official visit to France on 10-11 April 2015, reports The Times of India. The two leaders held wide ranging and fruitful discussions on bilateral, regional and global issues reflecting their convergence in world views. Modi reiterated India's strong condemnation of the heinous terrorists attack in France in January 2015. Recalling that terrorism is a constant and strategic threat and that both our countries are facing the threat of terror on their soil, France and India are determined to support each other in combating this scourge. The Leaders reiterated their strong support for ongoing efforts aimed at defeating terrorism. They called for dismantling of the terrorist infrastructure, denying safe havens to terrorists, bringing perpetrators and conspirators of terrorist attacks to justice and to strengthen international frameworks to forge closer cooperation in this area, including through supporting initiatives in the framework of the United Nations (UN), such as the draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. Both leaders also agreed that India and France must intensify their cooperation within the framework of Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter-Terrorism, including on information and intelligence sharing on terror networks and work together to share experiences on dealing with the growing phenomenon of radicalisation. They asked officials on both sides to schedule the next meeting of the JWG on Counter-Terrorism at the earliest.
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April - 10 
Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has found signs of banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) regrouping in Ahmedabad, ahmedabad.com reports on April 11. Alerted by some suspicious movements, its sleuths raided a house in Juhapura in Ahmedab
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Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has found signs of banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) regrouping in Ahmedabad, ahmedabad.com reports on April 11. Alerted by some suspicious movements, its sleuths raided a house in Juhapura in Ahmedabad District in search of Yasin Patel alias Falahi, a key SIMI operative. Falahi could not be arrested, but Police have confirmed information that he was present in the city on March 28, 2015 and met former SIMI cadre. Delhi High Court had banned his entry in the state in 2004 while granting him conditional bail. He was arrested under POTA in 2002 in Delhi and charged with sedition. Alarmed at Falahi's movement, ATS sleuths got into action and raided the Juhapura house last week. However, Police did not find him there. Highly placed sources said that Falahi flew into Gujarat on March 28 in a private airline flight. They have not found traces of his leaving the city yet. ATS sleuths had collected the CCTV footage from the city airport's domestic terminal. Falahi is clearly seen in the recordings. The cops have, however, traced his movement in the city. A source said that Falahi met a few former members of SIMI. These meetings put the cops on their toes. The source said that these meetings were not normal. They suspect SIMI of having already regrouped in the city or being in the last phase of regrouping. These meetings could energise the sleeper cells to get into motion in the city. However, the cops fear that the next terror attack in Ahmedabad could be a lone wolf attack and would take minimal or no help from the sleeper cells. The meetings of ex-SIMI cadre could also be part of initiating such an attack.
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April - 10 
India on April 10 urged the speedy conclusion of an extradition treaty and the setting of a joint working group to deal with the challenges posed by terrorism and extremism with Morocco, according to livemint.com. Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (east) of the
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India on April 10 urged the speedy conclusion of an extradition treaty and the setting of a joint working group to deal with the challenges posed by terrorism and extremism with Morocco, according to livemint.com. Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (east) of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), sought closer cooperation through pacts like Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters. “The creeping forward march of terrorist outfits like the Islamic State [IS] in the Maghreb and Sahel regions cannot be arrested and reversed with a merely security approach,” Wadhwa said. “It is important to recognize that the Islamic State seeks to capture the hearts and minds of the vulnerable sections of the population which makes it imperative for us to pose an ideological challenge by emphasising plurality and diversity, religious tolerance and moderation—values that both India and Morocco subscribe to,” Wadhwa said.
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April - 10 
Maoist rebels torched an under construction police station in Mudhia Mohara village in Dongargarh area in Rajnandgaon District late on April 10, reports The Pioneer. According to the Police, about 30-40 armed Maoists reached the under construction si
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Maoist rebels torched an under construction police station in Mudhia Mohara village in Dongargarh area in Rajnandgaon District late on April 10, reports The Pioneer. According to the Police, about 30-40 armed Maoists reached the under construction site at around 11:30 pm and poured kerosene in the building and set it on fire. They also assaulted the watchman who was guarding the building and took away his cell phone. They also put up banners and pasted posters on the spot protesting against the Security Forces and policies of the State Government.
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April - 10 
Meghalaya Director-General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta, on April 10, cited the Sino-Vietnamese war to inspire Security Forces (SFs) combating militants, especially GNLA, reports The Telegraph. He also stated that Operation Hill Storm-II was launched
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Meghalaya Director-General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta, on April 10, cited the Sino-Vietnamese war to inspire Security Forces (SFs) combating militants, especially GNLA, reports The Telegraph. He also stated that Operation Hill Storm-II was launched about eight days ago and had yielded good results. He stated that objective of the operation is to flush out militants from the interior areas and deny GNLA and Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militants any ‘comfort zones’. He also added that during Operation Hill Storm-II, five camps of the GNLA were busted and three militants, including an ULFA militant was killed. The Shillong Times further adds that one of the camps raided recently had about 90 cadres including ULFA militants.
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April - 10 
Nicholas Pahan (30), an area commander of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI Maoist), was killed in an encounter with security forces at Kunjla village under Murhu police station in
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Nicholas Pahan (30), an area commander of People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI Maoist), was killed in an encounter with security forces at Kunjla village under Murhu police station in Khunti District, in the wee hours on April 10, reports The Times of India. Pahan was in-charge of PLFI activities in Murhu, Torpa and Khunti blocks from where he collected levies from contractors to fund the outfit's war against the State. A close aide of PLFI top leader Jidan Gudiya, Pahan had succeeded Murhu-Torpa-Khunti area commander Shiv Gudiya around one year ago when he was killed in an encounter. A source said Police had gathered intelligence that Pahan with his men was supposed to come to Kunjla village on April 9 night to kill a villager PLFI considered police informer. "A police team raided the village and encircled Pahan, who was with six armed men, before he could reach his target. He opened fire on policemen when they asked him to surrender. In retaliatory fire Pahan was killed while his men escaped," Police claimed. Police arrested one of the extremists who laid down arms during the gun-battle. A police search party found four pistols and a huge cache of live cartridges at the site later.
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April - 10 
On April 10, based on a reliable input about the presence of some antisocial elements, a team of Imphal East district police commando conducted frisking and checking and arrested two active members of Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Par
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On April 10, based on a reliable input about the presence of some antisocial elements, a team of Imphal East district police commando conducted frisking and checking and arrested two active members of Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro), as Mohamad Abujar Khan alias Abjar (22) and Mohammad Wahidur Rahaman alias Alam (21), in and around Hatta in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) ‘area commander’ of Gossaigaon area, Lakhiram Kisku alias Surya alias Mathiyas, from Gomna area in Kokrajhar District on April 10, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a factory ma
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) ‘area commander’ of Gossaigaon area, Lakhiram Kisku alias Surya alias Mathiyas, from Gomna area in Kokrajhar District on April 10, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a factory made 7.62 mm pistol, few ammunition and other war like stores from him.
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April - 10 
State Police are looking into other crimes committed by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)’ general secretary’ Dalbin N. Marak alias Amika, after his recent release order from Meghalaya Preventive Detention (Amendment) Act (MPDA) by the High Court
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State Police are looking into other crimes committed by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)’ general secretary’ Dalbin N. Marak alias Amika, after his recent release order from Meghalaya Preventive Detention (Amendment) Act (MPDA) by the High Court of Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times on April 11. An official stated that though the Court has set aside the order of the detention authority, other pending cases can be followed up.
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April - 10 
The Sentinel on April 10 reports that to ensure trouble-free elections to the Tripura tribal Autonomous Council (TTADC) and in view of the current political turmoil in neighbouring Bangladesh, security along the India-Bangladesh border and inter-stat
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The Sentinel on April 10 reports that to ensure trouble-free elections to the Tripura tribal Autonomous Council (TTADC) and in view of the current political turmoil in neighbouring Bangladesh, security along the India-Bangladesh border and inter-state border with Assam and Mizoram would be further tightened. Polling for the 30-seat TTADC will be held on May 3.
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April - 10 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI Maoist) cadres, identified as Paw Pahan and Jogar Munda, were arrested by Security Force (SF) personnel during a search operation in the Sigma village under Arki Police Station in Khunti District on April 10,
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI Maoist) cadres, identified as Paw Pahan and Jogar Munda, were arrested by Security Force (SF) personnel during a search operation in the Sigma village under Arki Police Station in Khunti District on April 10, reports The Business Standard. One country-made pistol and nine live cartridges were recovered from their possession.
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April - 10 
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju has issued a clarification with regard to the extension of Armed Forces Special Powers' Act (AFSPA) in Arunachal Pradesh, stating that 20 km border belt between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh was alr
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju has issued a clarification with regard to the extension of Armed Forces Special Powers' Act (AFSPA) in Arunachal Pradesh, stating that 20 km border belt between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh was already declared a Disturbed Area for long time due to various "terrorist and insurgent groups" operating in Assam, reports E-pao. Minister also added that splinter group of insurgents such as Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Aosm (ULFA-I) and IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) have not only been using Arunachal Pradesh as a transit to Myanmar but also taking sanctuary in the bordering Districts with Assam. Earlier on April 8, Government of India (GoI) move to extend AFSPA to 12 Of 19 Districts caught Arunachal Pradesh Government by surprise, reports The Assam Tribune. According to sources Chief Minister Nabam Tuki who had arrived in New Delhi to take part in the North Eastern Council (NEC) meeting was caught unawares when he saw news reports about GoI move.
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April - 10 
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju referring to separatists’ call for shutdown against the proposal of separate settlements of Pandits on April 10 said that the Government cannot be influenced by separatists, who work at the diktat
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju referring to separatists’ call for shutdown against the proposal of separate settlements of Pandits on April 10 said that the Government cannot be influenced by separatists, who work at the diktats of Pakistan, reports Daily Excelsior. He said “There are elements in the State who definitely try to wipe up the sentiments of the people which will create problems. So my appeal would be that people should work together and not get brainwashed or influenced by those elements who want to create problems for the country and for the society.”
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April - 10 
15 people including eight Policemen were injured in clashes between protesters and Police on April 10 after Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman, Yasin Malik, was arrested along with his several supporters, reports Daily Excelsior. Mali
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15 people including eight Policemen were injured in clashes between protesters and Police on April 10 after Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman, Yasin Malik, was arrested along with his several supporters, reports Daily Excelsior. Malik along with his supporters led a march against Government’s proposal to set up “composite townships” for Kashmiri Pandits in Kashmir Valley. As protesters came out near Bud Shah Chowk in Srinagar, they were stopped by Police and Malik and his several supporters were arrested. Supporters of Malik pelted stones at Police who in turn fired tear smoke shells.
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April - 10 
At least 20 labourers, including 16 from Punjab and four from Hyderabad District in Sindh, were killed and three others were injured when unidentified militants opened fire on a labour camp in Gagdan area of Turbat/ Kech District on April 10, reporte
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At least 20 labourers, including 16 from Punjab and four from Hyderabad District in Sindh, were killed and three others were injured when unidentified militants opened fire on a labour camp in Gagdan area of Turbat/ Kech District on April 10, reported The News.
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April - 10 
FC Balochistan on April 10 arrested a mastermind of weapon making and confiscated arms and ammunitions from a compound in Dera Murad Jamali area of Naseerabad District, reported Daily Times. “One Anti-Aircraft Gun, 22 SMGs, 2 G-3 rifles, 10 double ba
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FC Balochistan on April 10 arrested a mastermind of weapon making and confiscated arms and ammunitions from a compound in Dera Murad Jamali area of Naseerabad District, reported Daily Times. “One Anti-Aircraft Gun, 22 SMGs, 2 G-3 rifles, 10 double barrel rifles, one rocket launcher with 7 rockets and 2500 different types of rounds have been seized,” said FC official.
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April - 10 
In a separate search operation, acting on a tip-off, FC on April 10 raided a compound at Mir Ali area of Zhob District and seized heavy cache of arms and ammunitions, reports Daily Times. “During the raid 6 sophisticated weapons with 459 rounds and t
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In a separate search operation, acting on a tip-off, FC on April 10 raided a compound at Mir Ali area of Zhob District and seized heavy cache of arms and ammunitions, reports Daily Times. “During the raid 6 sophisticated weapons with 459 rounds and three pistols were recovered from inside the compound while no arrest was made during the raid,” said FC spokesperson.
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April - 10 
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror (also known as 26/11) attacks, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, was released from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi District on April 10, reports The News. The Lahore High Court (LHC) on April 9, 20
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Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror (also known as 26/11) attacks, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, was released from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi District on April 10, reports The News. The Lahore High Court (LHC) on April 9, 2015, suspended his detention and ordered his immediate release. Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) supporters were present outside the prison to receive Lakhvi. Lakhvi’s counsel Raja Rizwan Abbasi had said that the government was left with no other ‘legal option’ but to release his client after the LHC suspended his detention. “Neither the government nor the Adiala Jail authorities can violate the court’s order this time,” he said. Sources said that Lakhvi was released overnight without any announcements from jail authorities or the JuD. Lakhvi was shifted to an unspecified location after his release, the sources added.
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April - 10 
One thousand and forty-five families of Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDPs) have returned to their native areas in Khyber and North Waziristan Agencies during the last five days, reports Daily Times. FATA Disaster Management Authority said all the f
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One thousand and forty-five families of Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDPs) have returned to their native areas in Khyber and North Waziristan Agencies during the last five days, reports Daily Times. FATA Disaster Management Authority said all the families have been provided with cash assistance of PKR 35,000 and six months ration. According to the political administration, the rehabilitation in Bara was going on without any problem. Children below the age of five years were also administered anti-polio drops. The repatriation of the TDPs was launched on March 16.
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April - 10 
Spokesperson for Frontier Corps (FC) Khan Wasey claimed that three Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militants, including the alleged mastermind behind the on June 15, 2013, attack on Quaid-e-Azam’s Ziarat Residency in Ziarat District, identified as
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Spokesperson for Frontier Corps (FC) Khan Wasey claimed that three Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militants, including the alleged mastermind behind the on June 15, 2013, attack on Quaid-e-Azam’s Ziarat Residency in Ziarat District, identified as Mehmood alias Mama, was killed in a targeted raid carried out by the FC personnel in Mach area of Bolan District on April 10, reports Dawn. The accused was also involved in ethnic killing in the province, he added. FC also recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.
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April - 10 
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif, on April 10 called upon apprehending terrorists and their abettors from the urban areas of the country, reports The News. He expressed these views while chairing the 181st Corps Commanders Co
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The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif, on April 10 called upon apprehending terrorists and their abettors from the urban areas of the country, reports The News. He expressed these views while chairing the 181st Corps Commanders Conference held at the General Headquarters. The conference deliberated at length on the gravity of the situation in Yemen and stressed that continuation of the conflict would have serious implications for regional security. Addressing the forum, General Raheel Sharif expressed his complete satisfaction with the major gains recently achieved in the ongoing Operation Zarb-e-Azb in Khyber Agency. He directed the commanders to maintain focus on achieving the end objective of total elimination of terrorism from across the country by coordinating with law enforcement and other Government agencies. “Intelligence based operations must be further intensified to unearth terrorist sleeper cells and apprehend the hiding terrorists and their abettors from urban centers as well,” COAS said.
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April - 10 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on April 10 arrested a militant, Rashid Khan, carrying head money of PKR 500,000 million, during an action in the Shah Qabool area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News. Acc
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on April 10 arrested a militant, Rashid Khan, carrying head money of PKR 500,000 million, during an action in the Shah Qabool area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News. According to the officials of the CTD, Rashid Khan was said to be involved in attacks on power pylons.
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April - 10 
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) on April 10 (today) issued a statement lamenting over the cancellation of Baloch human rights activist Mama Qadeer's talk, ‘Un-silencing Balochistan’, scheduld for April 9 at LUMS, saying that the
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The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) on April 10 (today) issued a statement lamenting over the cancellation of Baloch human rights activist Mama Qadeer's talk, ‘Un-silencing Balochistan’, scheduld for April 9 at LUMS, saying that the talk was cancelled on orders from the Government, reports The Express Tribune. “…Under the re-mapping justice series, an event scheduled at LUMS for the April 9, 2015, had to be cancelled on orders from the Government, which was most unfortunate indeed,” read the statement issued by LUMS. The statement adds that LUMS is committed to working with the Government to find a way to allow the university to hold analytical talks on various topics that need to be debated in an objective and unbiased manner. “We are proud that all such discussions have taken place in an academic environment that is collegial and respectful of all citizens, as well as diverging points of view,” said the University statement.
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April - 10 
The Pakistan’s ambassador to the US Jalil Abbas Jilani said on April 10 that Pakistan has apprehended more than 18,000 people belonging to various extremist organisations in just the last three months, reports The News. “Zarb-e-Azb focused on foreign
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The Pakistan’s ambassador to the US Jalil Abbas Jilani said on April 10 that Pakistan has apprehended more than 18,000 people belonging to various extremist organisations in just the last three months, reports The News. “Zarb-e-Azb focused on foreign militants, but to rid the country of the menace, the government has targeted various home grown organizations who were involved in extremism and violence,” the ambassador said.
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April - 10 
The Quetta Police claimed to have foiled a terrorism bid by seizing 100 kilogram of explosives during a raid in Hazar Ganji area the provincial capital on April 10, reports Dawn. "Terrorists had dumped explosive material at an empty place," said Raza
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The Quetta Police claimed to have foiled a terrorism bid by seizing 100 kilogram of explosives during a raid in Hazar Ganji area the provincial capital on April 10, reports Dawn. "Terrorists had dumped explosive material at an empty place," said Razaq Cheema, the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Quetta.
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April - 10 
Unidentified militants ambushed the election rally of Jama'at-e-Islami (JI) at Al-Azam Square in Liaquatabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh late on April 10, reports The News. JeI spokesman alleged that party’s NA-246 candidate Ras
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Unidentified militants ambushed the election rally of Jama'at-e-Islami (JI) at Al-Azam Square in Liaquatabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh late on April 10, reports The News. JeI spokesman alleged that party’s NA-246 candidate Rashid Naseem was the prime target in the attack, launched from Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) camp. He said several party workers sustained injuries. However, Rashid remained unhurt in the ambush.
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April - 10 
On April 10, Chairman of the Constituent Assembly (CA) Subas Chandra Nembang said the process for the promulgation of the new constitution would be forwarded if political parties failed to forge consensus within April 13, reports ekantipur.com. At a
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On April 10, Chairman of the Constituent Assembly (CA) Subas Chandra Nembang said the process for the promulgation of the new constitution would be forwarded if political parties failed to forge consensus within April 13, reports ekantipur.com. At a programme organised by the Koirala Sewa Samaj Nepal in Kathmandu, Chairman Nembang said that there was no alternative to forward the process as per the rule of the CA if political parties failed to forge consensus on the disputed issues of the constitution or the due process within the next three days. "Promulgating the new constitution is a national campaign. It is necessary to exert positive pressure to top leaders from all the people for the promulgation of the new constitution soon."
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April - 10 
Five Policemen were injured when about 100 cadres of Jama'at-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) with bamboo sticks snatched away their leader from Police in Joypurhat District on April 10, reports The Daily Star. The arre
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Five Policemen were injured when about 100 cadres of Jama'at-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) with bamboo sticks snatched away their leader from Police in Joypurhat District on April 10, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee, Shah Alam, leader of Amdoi union parishad (council), is accused in several cases filed over carrying out subversive activities during hartals (shutdowns). Police said that they arrested Shah Alam after raiding Hatuvanga village in the District. As soon as they reached Chowmuhani village with the arrestee in a car the cadres of JeI-ICS waylaid the vehicle and managed to snatch away their leader by attacking the team.
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April - 10 
Police arrested two ICS cadres along with petrol bomb-making materials from a coaching centre in Kaunia sub-District of Rangpur District on April 10, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Nurul Haque (35) and Azizul Islam (27). The recovered bomb
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Police arrested two ICS cadres along with petrol bomb-making materials from a coaching centre in Kaunia sub-District of Rangpur District on April 10, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Nurul Haque (35) and Azizul Islam (27). The recovered bomb-making items are some petrol and empty bottles.
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April - 10 
The Army on April 10 released 570 acres of land from High Security Zones in Jaffna District to the District Secretary for Jaffna for distribution among rightful owners, reports Colombo Page. The Army in a statement said "Under today's phase, 397 acre
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The Army on April 10 released 570 acres of land from High Security Zones in Jaffna District to the District Secretary for Jaffna for distribution among rightful owners, reports Colombo Page. The Army in a statement said "Under today's phase, 397 acres from Kankasanthurai South and 173 acres from Valali in the Valikamam sector of Jaffna District have now been released to the District Secretariat, thus completing the extent of 1000 acres assured by the Government.”
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April - 11 
On April 11, Seven members of a Special Task Force (STF), including its Commandant, were killed and 10 others injured when their platoon, on a routine search operation in the interiors of Sukma District was ambushed by Communist Party of India-Maois
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On April 11, Seven members of a Special Task Force (STF), including its Commandant, were killed and 10 others injured when their platoon, on a routine search operation in the interiors of Sukma District was ambushed by Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist), reports The Telegraph. Additional Director-General of Police (ADGP) anti-naxalite operations, R.K. Vij said that the Maoists ambushed the STF Platoon of 100 men, led by Commandant Shankar Rao, near Pedmal village. The STF men killed have been identified as Constables Rohit Sori, Manoj Baghel and Mohan Uike; and Constables Rajkumar Markam, Kiran Deshmukh and Rajman Netam.
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April - 11 
A grenade was recovered from Mawryngkneng village in East Khasi Hills District on April 11, reports The Shillong Times. Later, personnel from the Bomb Disposal Squad safely defused the grenade.
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A grenade was recovered from Mawryngkneng village in East Khasi Hills District on April 11, reports The Shillong Times. Later, personnel from the Bomb Disposal Squad safely defused the grenade.
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April - 11 
Assam, Manipur and Meghalaya continue to account for the bulk of insurgency-related incidents in the Northeast although the incidents have steadily increased in Meghalaya in the last eight years compared to the other militancy-inflicted states, repor
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Assam, Manipur and Meghalaya continue to account for the bulk of insurgency-related incidents in the Northeast although the incidents have steadily increased in Meghalaya in the last eight years compared to the other militancy-inflicted states, reports The Telegraph on April 12. Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) report stated, "The security situation in some of the north-eastern states, which has remained complex for quite some time because of diverse demands advocated by various militant outfits, has been gradually improving in terms of reduction in violent incidents/civilians killed/security forces killed etc. in 2013 and 2014. However, in Assam casualties have gone up because of terrorist attacks by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) in December 2014." While comparing the situation in the Northeast during the past eight years, the report pointed out that violent incidents have come down from 1,489 in 2007 to 824 in 2014 and the number of civilians killed has decreased from 498 to 212. In 2014, 212 civilians and 20 security personnel were killed in the 824 militant-related activities in the Northeast. In 2013, 107 civilians and 18 security forces were killed in 732 incidents. A comparative analysis of the violent incidents reveals that in 2007, Assam had recorded a figure of 474 while in 2014, the figure had dropped to 246. In 2007, Manipur had recorded a figure of 584 while the same in 2014 was 278. Nagaland has also shown a marked improvement with 77 incidents in 2014 compared to 272 incidents in 2007. While the figures in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland have significantly dropped, the narrative for Meghalaya was different. From 28 incidents in 2007, Meghalaya recorded 179 extremist-related incidents in 2014. The report also stated, “The militant outfits of the neighbouring states have encouraged, trained and nurtured the Garo militant groups like the A'chik National Volunteers' Council (ANVC) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Independent faction of united Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), NDFB-IKS, United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN -IM) also have their 'command structure' in Garo hills." However, the ANVC was disbanded in December 2014 in Tura, West Garo hills, along with its breakaway faction, the ANVC-B, after a memorandum of settlement (MoS) was signed with the outfits in September 2014.
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April - 11 
Bokaro District police on April 11 arrested a 19-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, Manoratnam Soren alias Tunna Soren, after conducting a raid near Koyataad Railway Crossing of Dumri Vihar, under Gomia Police Station, repo
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Bokaro District police on April 11 arrested a 19-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, Manoratnam Soren alias Tunna Soren, after conducting a raid near Koyataad Railway Crossing of Dumri Vihar, under Gomia Police Station, reports The Times of India. He used to work as a messenger for top leaders of the outfit across states. Police found Maoist literature and INR 18,300 cash from his possession. The cash recovered from him was collected as levy from the people of the area. SP Bokaro, A Vijaylaxmi said that Soren was a big catch as he was involved in many Maoist incidents in Gola, Hazaribag, Parasnath and Jamui. Soren has high contacts with the Maoists who are active in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and other regions. He is closed to top Maoist leader, Ganapathy and other leaders. Sources said that Soren is also a member of technical cell of the outfit. He was carrying a confidential letter sent by Maoist ‘commanders’ Anal Da and Kishan Da of Luggu Hill for Maoist leader Karan Da in Saranda, when the Police caught him.
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April - 11 
Daily Excelsior reports that General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 25 Infantry Division Major General Saranjeet Singh , on April 11 stated that there had been no successful infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in the border Districts of Ra
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Daily Excelsior reports that General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 25 Infantry Division Major General Saranjeet Singh , on April 11 stated that there had been no successful infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in the border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch since 2010. He stated that “Our troops are on high alert along the LoC. Though the militants have made some infiltration attempts, the Army has foiled them and didn’t allow the militants to succeed”. Army also stated that they have intensified security arrangements around all Army installations including the Army schools.
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April - 11 
Glaring loopholes in Maharashtra's coastal security were exposed in a recent report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), which pointed to such problems as inadequate infrastructure, reports dnaindia.com on April 11. The CAG, in its report on
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Glaring loopholes in Maharashtra's coastal security were exposed in a recent report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), which pointed to such problems as inadequate infrastructure, reports dnaindia.com on April 11. The CAG, in its report on the general and social sector for the year has pointed to deficiencies in planning for the scheme, delays in construction of coastal police stations and check posts, and infrastructure and manpower shortage. The CAG report also said that 57 per cent of the non-technical staff posted in the coastal Police Stations did not possess swimming skills. This was despite the government having issued a circular which made swimming skills mandatory for staff deployed for coastal security. The boats to be used for patrolling were under-utilised, with Districts like Ratnagiri reporting just 8.47 per cent utilisation. The report added that the five coastal Districts had a manpower shortage of 40.02 per cent posts with the gap in deployment of technical staff for boat operations being 51.21 per cent. The highest shortfall of non-technical staff was highest at 65.85 per cent in Mumbai. This led to the state government hiring technical manpower on contract basis. "The desirability of engaging contract staff for such sensitive operations needs to be reassessed by the Government as it is fraught with certain obvious risks," the report said.
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April - 11 
Imphal West Police carried out surprise cordon and search operations at four different areas under City police Station and detained 81 persons for verification, reports The Sangai Express on April 12.
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Imphal West Police carried out surprise cordon and search operations at four different areas under City police Station and detained 81 persons for verification, reports The Sangai Express on April 12.
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April - 11 
Konyak Union (KU) has resolved to appeal to Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) to review the cease-fire abrogation in the larger interest of the Naga people, reports Nagaland Post on April 12.
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Konyak Union (KU) has resolved to appeal to Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) to review the cease-fire abrogation in the larger interest of the Naga people, reports Nagaland Post on April 12.
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More than 24 hours after the attack, Police on April 12 retrieved the bodies of seven Special Task Force (STF) personnel killed on April 11 in a Maoist ambush in Polampalli forests in Sukma District, reports The Times of India.
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More than 24 hours after the attack, Police on April 12 retrieved the bodies of seven Special Task Force (STF) personnel killed on April 11 in a Maoist ambush in Polampalli forests in Sukma District, reports The Times of India.
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April - 11 
The Hindu reports that the team of 49 STF men which got ambushed in Polampalli on April 11, had reportedly not informed senior police officers based in Bastar and Sukma before embarking on an operation which eventually proved “suicidal.” Bastar range
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The Hindu reports that the team of 49 STF men which got ambushed in Polampalli on April 11, had reportedly not informed senior police officers based in Bastar and Sukma before embarking on an operation which eventually proved “suicidal.” Bastar range Inspector General (IG) of Police, S.R. Kalluri was on leave and had gone out of Chhattisgarh because of a death in his family. Speaking to The Hindu on the way back to Bastar after his leave was cancelled, Kalluri maintained that it was “a standalone STF operation” without any participation of the District police or the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). “Platoon Commander Shankara Rao had called Sub Divisional Police Officer Dornapal that night, who asked him to speak to the SP. The SP did not have any discussion with Shankara Rao before he left for the operation,” claimed Kalluri. Additional Director General of Police, R.K.Vij who is in charge of the STF, however said that there was “some discussion” between Sukma SP D. Srawan and Shankara Rao before the operation. “But there will be an inquiry into this and we will look into it,” Mr.Vij added. Further, speaking to a local TV channel at a Jagdalpur hospital, Ranjeet Kumar, a trooper who was wounded in the encounter, said, “We were attacked thrice even after running for over two kilometres. They [Maoists] must have been more than 400 and the ambush was spread over three kilometres.”
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April - 11 
The Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) member from Arunachal Pradesh, Ninong Ering urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to revoke the imposition of AFSPA in the State, reports The Assam Tribune on April 12.
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The Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) member from Arunachal Pradesh, Ninong Ering urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to revoke the imposition of AFSPA in the State, reports The Assam Tribune on April 12.
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April - 11 
Three Border Security Force (BSF) troopers were injured in International Border with Pakistan in Punjab during an unprovoked firing from Pakistan on April 11, reports The Times of India. BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) RPS Jaswal informed that unp
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Three Border Security Force (BSF) troopers were injured in International Border with Pakistan in Punjab during an unprovoked firing from Pakistan on April 11, reports The Times of India. BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) RPS Jaswal informed that unprovoked firing from Pakistan near Daoke village in Amritsar sector had injured three BSF troopers. Daoke village is surrounded by Pakistan on three sides. Those injured are Constable Rakesh Kumar, Constable Nagendra and Constable/driver Mahendra Boro. He said the preliminary investigations revealed that the shots were fired by Pakistani smugglers and not by Pakistan Rangers. Giving details of the incident Jaswal informed that the incident happened at around 12.30am on April 11 during shifting of duty of BSF's patrolling party. He said as the new patrolling staffs was going to replace the BSF personals in Tata 407 vehicle they were hit by a burst from Pakistan side in which three jawan's were injured. "We have so far recovered 16 shells of AK 47 rifle and presume more than twenty shots were fired but search operation is going on," said the DIG.
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April - 11 
With the Government of Myanmar yet to take any action against the militants of North-East, who are taking shelter in that country, the Government of India (GoI) has started working on augmenting security along the international border and a comprehen
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With the Government of Myanmar yet to take any action against the militants of North-East, who are taking shelter in that country, the Government of India (GoI) has started working on augmenting security along the international border and a comprehensive border management strategy is being planned, reports The Assam Tribune on April 12. The international border with Myanmar is being guarded by the Assam Rifles (AR) since 2002 as a part of the one border one force strategy of the Government of India (GoI). However, it is often reported that majority of the Assam Rifles camps are located deep inside Indian Territory and the deployment of the force could not check the movement of militants and other anti-national elements. Though there were some discussions about entrusting the Border Security Force (BSF) with the responsibility of guarding the border with Myanmar, the final decision in this regard is yet to be taken. Joint Secretary (North-East) of MHA Sambhu Singh stated that AR has sought to increase its strength with induction of new battalions so that more dedicated forces can be deployed along the border with Myanmar. MHA official also added that it may not be possible to construct fencing all along the border with Myanmar because of the terrain. But the Government may go for construction of fencing in the areas where such construction is feasible. He also added that so far, the Government of Myanmar is yet to take strong action to evict the camps of the militants from the territory of that country. According to an estimate, the total strength of Indian militants in Myanmar should be around 2,000.
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April - 11 
At least 20 Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) militants were killed as Security Forces (SFs) foiled their move to enter Pakistan from Afghanistan side in the Shunkrai area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in the night of April 11.
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At least 20 Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) militants were killed as Security Forces (SFs) foiled their move to enter Pakistan from Afghanistan side in the Shunkrai area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in the night of April 11. According to sources, a group of terrorists tried to sneak into the Pakistani territory at about 01:30am. The Pakistani troops spotted the move and surrounded them. An intense exchange of fire took place for about an hour during which 20 terrorists were killed. The bodies of the killed terrorists are in the custody of SFs. Meanwhile, Ehsanullah Ehsan, the ‘spokesman’ for the militant group JuA, denied that any clash had taken place at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. “There was no such clash. We believe our colleagues in the custody of the Government were brought there and shot dead. It has happened in the past also but we would avenge the killings,” he stressed.
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April - 11 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on April 11 refused bail to six terror suspects belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) charged with attacks on Security Forces, reports The News. A single bench of Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth dismissed the writ p
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The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on April 11 refused bail to six terror suspects belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) charged with attacks on Security Forces, reports The News. A single bench of Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth dismissed the writ petition of the six terror suspects. Five of the accused were identified as Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Jaseem, Ishaq, Nosherawan and Umar Faraz. They hail from Hangu.
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April - 11 
Bangladesh authorities ,on April 11 , hanged Mohammad Kamaruzzaman, third most senior figure in the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) hanged a top opposition leader for overseeing a massacre during the nation's 1971 independence war, reports The Dawn. Mohammad Ka
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Bangladesh authorities ,on April 11 , hanged Mohammad Kamaruzzaman, third most senior figure in the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) hanged a top opposition leader for overseeing a massacre during the nation's 1971 independence war, reports The Dawn. Mohammad Kamaruzzaman was convicted for abduction, torture and mass murder. Law and Justice Minister Anisul Huq stated that “Mohammad Kamaruzzaman has been executed at 10.30pm Bangladesh time”. Kamaruzzaman is the second politician to be hanged for atrocities during the 1971 war. Earlier Abdul Quader Molla, Jamaat's fourth-highest ranked leader, was hanged in December 2013.
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April - 11 
Five persons were injured when Jama'at-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres launched an attack at Paterpukur village in Joypurhat District on April 11, reports The Daily Star. The injured persons are identified as Ra
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Five persons were injured when Jama'at-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres launched an attack at Paterpukur village in Joypurhat District on April 11, reports The Daily Star. The injured persons are identified as Rawshan Ara, Tanzin Khatun, Kulsum Begum, Ishak Ali and Shahadat Hossain. Police arrested two ICS cadres Ahsan Habib (22) and Nazrul Islam (28) from the spot.
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April - 11 
The JeI-ICS cadres on April 12 vandalized 30 vehicles, torched several others and blasted 20 crude bombs in Dhaka city protesting the execution of its leader Muhammad Kamaruzzaman on April 11, reports Dhaka Tribune.
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The JeI-ICS cadres on April 12 vandalized 30 vehicles, torched several others and blasted 20 crude bombs in Dhaka city protesting the execution of its leader Muhammad Kamaruzzaman on April 11, reports Dhaka Tribune.
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April - 12 
Police feel that 10 home-grown terror suspects, holed up in Gulf countries, including Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, pose a big threat, The Times of India reports on April 13. These suspects are wanted in various terror cases booked in Hyderabad and othe
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Police feel that 10 home-grown terror suspects, holed up in Gulf countries, including Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, pose a big threat, The Times of India reports on April 13. These suspects are wanted in various terror cases booked in Hyderabad and other parts of the country. They are also on the 'wanted' list of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Counter Intelligence (CI) of Telangana Police and other security agencies. "Diplomatic efforts have been made to bring these conspirators back to the country, but so far it did not yield much result. The LeT [Lashkar-e-Taiba] operatives, through their strong network in Riyadh, are always a major threat to Hyderabad as they make sustained efforts, using various channels in India, to stage terror strikes,'' a senior Police Officer stated. These suspects include terror suspects like Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) operative Mohammed Abdul Majeed (brother of the late Shahid Bilal, who was involved in the Task Force blast case), LeT operatives Mohammed Bhai (wanted in the Sai Baba temple blast), Furkhan Bhai alias Abdullah, Asad Khan alias Abu Sufiyan, Siddique bin Osman and others. Similarly, Abdul Rehman alias Farhathullah Ghori, reportedly taking shelter in Karachi (Sindh, Pakistan) is wanted in various cases, including the 2002 Akshardam (Gujarat) temple attack case. Some of these suspects are also wanted in the 2012 conspiracy to target right-wing leaders across India. According to intelligence sleuths, these suspects have been funding various terror modules for the last several years and are responsible for luring local youths into terror activities. On several occasions, they had lured Hyderabadi youths to Saudi Arabia and planned meet-ups to execute terror strikes in the country. In every instance, police could nab only the local operatives. Their handlers in Riyadh remained elusive.
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April - 12 
A combined team of Gadchiroli District Police at Malewada Police post and Wadsa Desaiganj Quick Response Team (QRT) arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Ramsai Dugga alias Kalidas, Mansaru Hidami alias Rad
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A combined team of Gadchiroli District Police at Malewada Police post and Wadsa Desaiganj Quick Response Team (QRT) arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Ramsai Dugga alias Kalidas, Mansaru Hidami alias Radha and Krishna Hidami alias Tulsiram, in the District on April 12, during an area domination exercise which had stepped up vigilance in the backdrop of the forthcoming panchayat (village level local self government institution) election, reports The Times of India. The cadres, who had rewards of INR 200,000 on each of their heads, were arrested on April 12 and have been remanded in Police custody after being produced before court on the same day. While Kalidas and Radha were active for Tipagarh dalam (armed squad) of the north Gadchiroli, Gondia and Balaghat division of Maharashtra state committee, Tulsiram was part of Naxals' company 10 formation which operated in the northern side of the District along the Chhattisgarh border.
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April - 12 
A dedicated Cyber Cell for the Crime Branch was inaugurated today by Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi, Business Standard reports on April 13. Bassi directed his force to make effective use of the existing facilities and further make it a state-of-
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A dedicated Cyber Cell for the Crime Branch was inaugurated today by Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi, Business Standard reports on April 13. Bassi directed his force to make effective use of the existing facilities and further make it a state-of-the-art centre for cyber crime investigations. The cyber cell will function from Old Police Station Kotwali building, Daryaganj, New Delhi. "Cyber Crime cases have witnessed a quantum jump over the past few years. These complaints are being received by hand as well as through post or e-mails and are generally related to social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Youtube besides fake e-mail IDs, hacking of websites, e-mail accounts, credit card frauds, internet banking, frauds, abusive, defamatory or threatening e-mails and Nigerian 419 scam," said Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ravindra Yadav. According to Police data, it registered 226 cases under Information Technology Act (IT Act) in 2014. The cases have doubled in the last four years as only 99 cases were registered in 2011. In 2012, 84 cases were filed, while 150 were probed in 2013.
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April - 12 
A patrolling party of the Dimapur Police recovered a live grenade was found below the fly over near Dimapur Railway Station in Dimapur District on April 12, reports Nagaland Post.
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A patrolling party of the Dimapur Police recovered a live grenade was found below the fly over near Dimapur Railway Station in Dimapur District on April 12, reports Nagaland Post.
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April - 12 
Alarmed over their activities in India, particularly Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) slapped a ban on Ansar ul-Ummah (AUU), a frontal organisation of banned Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), reports Economic Times on Apri
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Alarmed over their activities in India, particularly Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) slapped a ban on Ansar ul-Ummah (AUU), a frontal organisation of banned Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), reports Economic Times on April 13. As per UMHA, the alleged involvement of AUU has been found in anti-India activities. A section of HuM, already banned under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), was alleged to be behind the hijacking of Indian Airlines IC 814 in 1999 which was undertaken to secure release of Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) Maulana Masood Azhar and others. In August 2014, the US amended HuM's designation to include Ansar ul-Ummah. According to US Department of State statement, "HuM has repeatedly changed its name in an effort to avoid sanctions. Most recently, HuM created Ansar ul-Ummah as a front organisation...It is a Pakistan based terrorist organisation that seeks the annexation of Kashmir into Pakistan."
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April - 12 
Forces on April 12 had recovered a 10 kg IED from Kutrunala near Cholnar area.
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Forces on April 12 had recovered a 10 kg IED from Kutrunala near Cholnar area.
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April - 12 
Four civilians were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded, on April 12, near a Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Churachandpur town in Churachandpur District, reports The Sangai Express. The injured civilians have been identified
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Four civilians were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded, on April 12, near a Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Churachandpur town in Churachandpur District, reports The Sangai Express. The injured civilians have been identified as Harinder Shah, Gopen, Shalma and Mohammed Mushtagsem.
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April - 12 
Indian intelligence agencies on April 12, have warned all states and union territories about Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT's) plans to launch fresh attacks at hotels, railway stations and metro stations in key cities over the next few months, according to The
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Indian intelligence agencies on April 12, have warned all states and union territories about Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT's) plans to launch fresh attacks at hotels, railway stations and metro stations in key cities over the next few months, according to The Times of India. The alert is based on inputs passed on by railway authorities in Mumbai (Maharashtra) that LeT is planning a 26/11(November 26, 2008) -type strike at hotels and railway stations in the city. The Mumbai alert had warned that around 8-10 terrorist may infiltrate through the sea route to execute the attack. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has asked the states to increase security outside hotels, particularly five-star properties, as well as at railway stations and metro stations, even as agencies in charge of coastal security also tighten vigil. Latest assessment by the intelligence agencies state that LeT 'commander' and 26/11 accused Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi's release on April 12 in Pakistan has come as a major morale booster for LeT's rank and file, and may encourage them to launch yet another spectacular attack against India. Moreover, the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Mumbai issued instructions to all Police Stations to increase security. The intelligence alert mentions a possible attack by a group of 8 to 10 LeT militants anytime during the next three months on the railway stations and in key locations in the city. In addition, the Mumbai Police have instructed the Police Stations in the city to get all housing societies to divulge the details of their tenants, reports dnaindia.com. Police stations have also been asked to see if CCTVs installed by housing societies are in working order. "We have served notices to all residential societies of the city asking them to provide details of flats being rented, their lease agreements and details of security guards and security agencies in charge. We have also asked about the status of the CCTV cameras installed in their premises. This is a regular exercise done by Mumbai Police," said Mumbai Police Spokesperson and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dhananjay Kulkarni. The housing societies have been warned that if they delay or do not cooperate with the police in this regard then they would be subject to prosecution.
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Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) on April 12 stated that ‘hateful’ strategy by ‘self-centred’ leaders of Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) has created political tragedy resulting in multiple splits and near-an
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Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) on April 12 stated that ‘hateful’ strategy by ‘self-centred’ leaders of Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) has created political tragedy resulting in multiple splits and near-annihilation of the ‘sacred cause’ of the Nagas, reports Eastern Mirror.
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On April 12, a team of Imphal East District Police Commando arrested one Over Ground Worker (OGW) of People’s Liberation Army / Revolutionary People’s Front (PLA/RPF), namely, Khuraijam Meethoiba Meetei from his residence at Kiyamgei Maning Leikai in
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On April 12, a team of Imphal East District Police Commando arrested one Over Ground Worker (OGW) of People’s Liberation Army / Revolutionary People’s Front (PLA/RPF), namely, Khuraijam Meethoiba Meetei from his residence at Kiyamgei Maning Leikai in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On April 12, another OGW of PLA/RPF, Thongam Ipi Singh (57), was arrested from his residence at Thongju Part-I, Pheijaleitong in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On April 12, another OGW of PLA/RPF, Thongam Ipi Singh (57), was arrested from his residence at Thongju Part-I, Pheijaleitong in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On April 12, the Maoists set ablaze at least 17 vehicles engaged in mining work in Kanker District, reports The Times of India. Armed Maoists attacked the Barbaspur iron ore mining site under the limits of Korar Police Station and after threatening t
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On April 12, the Maoists set ablaze at least 17 vehicles engaged in mining work in Kanker District, reports The Times of India. Armed Maoists attacked the Barbaspur iron ore mining site under the limits of Korar Police Station and after threatening the labourers, torched 17 trucks deployed for mining work, said the Kanker SP. They then fled into the forest.
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Six rebel members of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq led All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-M) are resigned from APHC-M after differences over the functioning of the conglomerate, reports Daily Excelsior on April 13. All the six members – Zafar Akbar Bhat, Syed
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Six rebel members of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq led All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC-M) are resigned from APHC-M after differences over the functioning of the conglomerate, reports Daily Excelsior on April 13. All the six members – Zafar Akbar Bhat, Syed Saleem Gilani, Hakim Rashid, Yasmeen Raja, Bashir Andrabi and Sheikh Yaqoob – have approached APHC led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani.
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Six years and 93 cases later, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is practically left with no new cases as states are reluctant to transfer investigations to the federal anti-terror agency, Hindustan Times reports on April 13. According to its we
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Six years and 93 cases later, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is practically left with no new cases as states are reluctant to transfer investigations to the federal anti-terror agency, Hindustan Times reports on April 13. According to its website, the NIA has so far registered only one case across all its branches this year (2015). “States and their Police forces are unwilling to transfer probes to the NIA. We are practically left with no new work. At the moment, we are mainly managing trials in old cases," said an NIA official, requesting anonymity. More than half a dozen serious terror incidents, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) blasts and near misses, took place in 2014 but none — with the exception of the Bardhaman blast probe were handed to NIA. The agency had written to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) asking to probe at least three of these incidents, Karimnagar (Andhra Pradesh) bank robbery (February 2, 2014), blast at Pune (Maharashtra) Police Station’s parking lot (July 11, 2014) and the Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh) blast (September 12, 2014). In all three, the role of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives, who escaped from Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa prison in 2013, was suspected. Of the 93 cases registered by the NIA in six years, it has managed to secure conviction in 10 and in around 15 cases, the probe is stuck due to various reasons. In the rest 60 odd cases, the agency has managed to fully or partially complete the probe. The agency was established in January 2009 in the wake of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks and has a staff of around 800, including more than 20 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers.
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Terming the Pilmed ambush — in which the Chhattisgarh STF lost its seven personnel — among the “greatest battle” it ever fought, the police April 12 claimed to have “killed at least 20 Maoists in retaliation”, reports The Indian Express. The Police a
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Terming the Pilmed ambush — in which the Chhattisgarh STF lost its seven personnel — among the “greatest battle” it ever fought, the police April 12 claimed to have “killed at least 20 Maoists in retaliation”, reports The Indian Express. The Police also defended the action of the platoon commander, Shankar Rao, who had left at around 2.30 am on April 11 with a team of 49 personnel from Polampalli police station in Sukma, and said he did what was needed at that moment. The forces, however, could not recover any Maoist body. The STF team also retreated leaving the bodies of its personnel behind, which could be recovered only 30 hours later.
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April - 12 
The impasse between Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and the Government of India (GoI) triggered by the recent walkout staged by NSCN-IM over the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) summon served on Isak Chish
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The impasse between Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and the Government of India (GoI) triggered by the recent walkout staged by NSCN-IM over the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) summon served on Isak Chishi Swu, Thuingalang Muivah and VS Atem and others is likely to be settled soon at the "higher level", reports E-pao on April 13. GoI have been talking to NSCN-IM leadership in an effort to resolve the matter.
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The National Investigation Agency's (NIA's) probe into the October 2, 2014, Bardhaman blasts could soon uncover the role of Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and al Qaeda in helping Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) run its
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The National Investigation Agency's (NIA's) probe into the October 2, 2014, Bardhaman blasts could soon uncover the role of Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and al Qaeda in helping Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) run its operations, top sources said, The Times of India reports on April 13. The agency is set to receive crucial documents from Bangladesh on the funding, membership and association of JMB with other groups which it believes would shed light on the outfit's links with ISI and al-Qaida. JMB has already established a substantial base in West Bengal, Assam and Jharkhand. An official said the 39 bombs recovered from the hideouts of JMB members in Bardhaman were possibly funded by ISI and al Qaeda.
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Union minister of state for home affairs Kiren Rijiju on April 12 hinted that Government of India (GoI) was reconsidering the decision to extend the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) Act in Arunachal Pradesh's Districts bordering Assam, reports
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Union minister of state for home affairs Kiren Rijiju on April 12 hinted that Government of India (GoI) was reconsidering the decision to extend the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) Act in Arunachal Pradesh's Districts bordering Assam, reports The Telegraph. Earlier, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) in a notification on March 27 had extended AFSPA to all Districts of the state that border Assam. However the decision was met with derision from almost all Non Governmental Organisations (NGO) in the State. The State Government had also criticised the decision, saying it was not informed or consulted with before the notification was issued. On April 9, Chief Minister Nabam Tuki had called on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to lodge a strong protest against the decision.
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With the recent success in getting Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to surrender (671 in 2014), various State Governments are planning to advertise their surrender schemes through BBC radio as that's the service that Maoist cadres
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With the recent success in getting Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to surrender (671 in 2014), various State Governments are planning to advertise their surrender schemes through BBC radio as that's the service that Maoist cadres tune in to, reports The Times of India on April 13. Central security establishment sources said Odisha had already put the plan in process and may soon advertise its surrender policy for Maoists through BBC radio. Sources said most Maoist cadres were completely unaware of any surrender policy run by the government as they operated from remote corners of the country where no communication except short wave radio reached. "Cadres are suspicious of All India Radio (AIR) as it's government owned. BBC radio over the years has done reporting from the Maoist core area in Chhattisgarh. For several years, they had a reporter in Bastar. The channel aired views from both sides of the divide. Thus, Maoists trust BBC more. Both in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, Maoist cadres listen to BBC," said a security establishment officer.
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A suspected Baloch militant was killed and another was injured in an exchange of fire with Frontier Corps (FC) in Uch area of Sui in Dera Bugti District on April 12, reports Dawn. According to details, militants attacked a convoy when it was passing
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A suspected Baloch militant was killed and another was injured in an exchange of fire with Frontier Corps (FC) in Uch area of Sui in Dera Bugti District on April 12, reports Dawn. According to details, militants attacked a convoy when it was passing through Uch on its way to Sui. The FC troops returned fire and the shootout continued for some time. “One militant of the banned Baloch outfit was killed and another was injured,” an FC spokesman said, adding that the injured militant fled. He said the attackers were on a motorcycle which had been seized along with some automatic weapons, including a rocket launcher.
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A US drone strike killed at least four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Shawal valley of North Waziristan Agency on April 12, reports Daily Times.
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A US drone strike killed at least four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Shawal valley of North Waziristan Agency on April 12, reports Daily Times.
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Police on April 12 registered a case against the 'chief' of Baloch Liberation Front (BLF), Dr Allah Nazar, and its 'spokesman' Gohram Baloch for April 11, 2015, massacre of 20 construction workers Turbat in District, reports Dawn. Police said the Fir
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Police on April 12 registered a case against the 'chief' of Baloch Liberation Front (BLF), Dr Allah Nazar, and its 'spokesman' Gohram Baloch for April 11, 2015, massacre of 20 construction workers Turbat in District, reports Dawn. Police said the First Information Report (FIR) had been registered against the BLF leaders on an application of a labourer, Allah Dina, who was injured in the gun attack.
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States on April 12 warned Pakistan that there may be consequences for freeing Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror attacks (also known as 26/11), Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, reports Dawn. On April 11, 2015, the Lahore Hig
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States on April 12 warned Pakistan that there may be consequences for freeing Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror attacks (also known as 26/11), Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, reports Dawn. On April 11, 2015, the Lahore High Court (LHC) set aside official orders to keep Lakhvi in prison and set him free. Later on April 12, 2015, Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam blamed India for the release, saying that New Delhi’s “inordinate delay” in providing evidence of Lakhvi’s involvement in the attack “weakened the prosecution’s case”. At the State Department, spokesperson Jeff Rathke indicated that such explanations were not enough to satisfy the US administration. “We are gravely concerned about the release on bail of alleged Mumbai attack mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi,” he said, adding, “We have communicated that concern to senior Pakistani officials over the course of many months, and as recently as yesterday.” “We urge Pakistan to follow through on that commitment to ensure justice for the 166 innocent people, including six Americans, who lost their lives,” he said. Asked if the US could also take steps, such as cancelling the billion-dollar arms deal announced on April 7, 2015, to persuade Pakistan to re-arrest Lakhvi, the official said: “I’m not going to speculate about consequences or repercussions from the podium, but I think I’ve made clear that we’re gravely concerned about this development.” The State Department official, however, refused to say how soon the States would take measures, if any, to bring Lakhvi back in the prison. “I’m not going to put a timeline on it. But certainly, bringing the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attacks to justice is a key priority. And we stand by that. So we’ll continue working in that direction,” he said.
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The al Qaeda Indian in Subcontinent (AQIS) on April 12 said that a series of American drone strikes have killed nearly 50 of its members, including two senior leaders, over the past few months, reports The Express Tribune. Deputy head AQIS Ustad Ahma
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The al Qaeda Indian in Subcontinent (AQIS) on April 12 said that a series of American drone strikes have killed nearly 50 of its members, including two senior leaders, over the past few months, reports The Express Tribune. Deputy head AQIS Ustad Ahmad Farooq and Qari Imran, the group’s central council member and in charge of al Qaeda in Afghanistan, were killed in separate US drone attacks in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on January 5 and 15 respectively, AQIS ‘spokesperson’ Usama Mehmood said in an audio message. The audio was emailed to the media on April 12. “Mujahideen al Qaeda had been the main target of the drone strikes since the security forces have launched military operation in North Waziristan in June last year. Taliban also came under attack but the real target was al Qaeda,” the AQIS spokesperson said. Mehmood said several senior al Qaeda leaders and members were killed in the strikes, adding the Americans specifically focused on the al Qaeda Subcontinent and 10 out of 11 drones hit AQIS. He confirmed the drone attacks have killed around 50 al Qaeda members and a similar number of their local supporters.
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Under the National Action Plan (NAP), the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have rounded up 659 suspects and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search and strike operation being conducted throughout the province, The News reported on
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Under the National Action Plan (NAP), the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have rounded up 659 suspects and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search and strike operation being conducted throughout the province, The News reported on April 13. The Police have recovered 30 arms and ammunition of different kinds and 738 rounds of different bore in different parts of the province. During the operation, 531 houses and 266 hotels were also checked and 33 cases registered against the violators. During snap checking at 147 checkpoints, 375 suspects were held and 14 arms of different kind and 180 cartridges of different bore were also seized, said an official communiqué. During action against unregistered Afghans, a total of 26 people were detained and 14 cases registered against them. Security inspections of 802 educational institutions were also carried out and various institutions were advised to beef up security.
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Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala and CA Chairman Subas Nembang held discussion on the efforts being made for promulgating the constitution through consensus, reports ekantipur.com. The meeting held at the latter's office on April 12, focused on rev
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Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala and CA Chairman Subas Nembang held discussion on the efforts being made for promulgating the constitution through consensus, reports ekantipur.com. The meeting held at the latter's office on April 12, focused on reviewing the consensus efforts and the steps to be taken for meaningful talks. PM Koirala said that positive talks were being held at different levels to forge consensus on the contents of the new constitution. "Intensive parleys are being held by focusing on the key issues," the PM reportedly told Nembang. It has been learnt that CA Chairman Nembang advised the PM to intensify efforts for consensus and continue talks based on issues.
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Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato said that the Madhes-based parties will not participate in the meeting of the 30-party alliance as the relevance of the front has ended, reports ekantipur.com. Mahato claimed that Madhesi people will not be a
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Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato said that the Madhes-based parties will not participate in the meeting of the 30-party alliance as the relevance of the front has ended, reports ekantipur.com. Mahato claimed that Madhesi people will not be able to secure their rights through the alliance. “The 30-party alliance will not be effective from now onwards,” Mahato said in an interaction programme of Reporter’s Club in Kathmandu on April 12, “Madhesi people do not need this alliance.” He blamed the double-faced character of UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal for rendering the alliance ineffective. Leader Mahato opined that the Madhes-based parties are capable to carry out a separate agitation on their own. He added that preparations are being made for a strong struggle by forming a separate alliance.
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The ruling NC and CPN- UML have agreed to come up with a concrete work plan to complete the constitution drafting process, reports ekantipur.com. The meeting of the top leaders from the two parties on April 12, decided to set a target to complete the
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The ruling NC and CPN- UML have agreed to come up with a concrete work plan to complete the constitution drafting process, reports ekantipur.com. The meeting of the top leaders from the two parties on April 12, decided to set a target to complete the remaining tasks of constitution drafting. In the proposed work plan, the leaders said, both settled and unsettled issues of constitution writing would be listed. “Talks are being held to formulate a new work calendar but we did not take any decision today (April 13) as we have to consult with other parties as well,” NC Vice-president Ram Chandra Poudel said.
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said the disputed issues of constitution writing--federalism, forms of government, judiciary and electoral system-- should be settled simultaneously, reports e
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said the disputed issues of constitution writing--federalism, forms of government, judiciary and electoral system-- should be settled simultaneously, reports ekantipur.com. The Maoist party will not accept piecemeal solution, Dahal told Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang in a meeting in Kathmandu on April 12. As an alternative, Nembang has proposed preparing a draft of new constitution on agreed issues and holding continuous discussions on federalism, the major bone of contention among the parties. While Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) have agreed to the proposal, UCPN-M is insistent on settling the issues as a package deal based in consensus. According to Dahal's personal aide, Chudamani Khadka, the Maoist chairman requested Nembang not to initiate voting process in the CA, saying that the parties are close to settling the contentious issues in consensus.
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A meeting of all political parties of Mizoram convened by State Home Minister R Lalzirliana on April 13 unanimously agreed that the state government took steps to expedite declaration of the Zosangbera faction of Hmar People’s Convention-Democrats (H
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A meeting of all political parties of Mizoram convened by State Home Minister R Lalzirliana on April 13 unanimously agreed that the state government took steps to expedite declaration of the Zosangbera faction of Hmar People’s Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) as an unlawful organisation, reports The Shillong Times. An official statement that was released said that the representatives of all major political parties in the state that attended the meeting, which condemned the ambush of the Assembly Committee on Government Assurances team by HPC-D cadres on March 28 killing three Policemen in Zokhawthlang village.
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Based on revelation of two arrested GNLA linkmen, West Garo Hills Police raided a GNLA hideout at Asinagre in South Garo Hills, which led to a fire fight, on April 13, reports The Shillong Times. Also, a militant identified as Hendrin D Sangma was ar
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Based on revelation of two arrested GNLA linkmen, West Garo Hills Police raided a GNLA hideout at Asinagre in South Garo Hills, which led to a fire fight, on April 13, reports The Shillong Times. Also, a militant identified as Hendrin D Sangma was arrested and an IED was recovered.
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered two anti-personnel mines from along the International Border (IB) in Samba District on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior. “The patrolling party of BSF at around 11.15 am found two anti-personnel mines w
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered two anti-personnel mines from along the International Border (IB) in Samba District on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior. “The patrolling party of BSF at around 11.15 am found two anti-personnel mines within 10 meters of IB on own side close to Khora Border Outpost in Samba district,” official sources said.
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh strongly condemned the Maoist attack, reports The Pioneer. “The security personnel have laid down their lives to free Bastar from violence and Maoist terror. Their sacrifice will not go in vain,” the Chief Min
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh strongly condemned the Maoist attack, reports The Pioneer. “The security personnel have laid down their lives to free Bastar from violence and Maoist terror. Their sacrifice will not go in vain,” the Chief Minister said. “Maoists are frustrated due to increasing pressure of security forces in the region and fear that they will lose ground. This cowardly act is the outcome of their frustration,” he said.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly abducted seven tribals, including a former panchayat samiti (block-level local self government institution) chairperson, from two remote villages under Mathili Police Station in Malkangiri
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly abducted seven tribals, including a former panchayat samiti (block-level local self government institution) chairperson, from two remote villages under Mathili Police Station in Malkangiri District of Odisha near Chhattisgarh border around midnight on April 13, reports The Hindu. According to sources, six persons from Kartanpalli including Trinath Bhumia, the former panchayat samiti chairperson of Mathili block and another from adjoining Bara village were abducted by the Maoists. But no complaint regarding it from their family members or anyone else had been filed with the police till the evening of April 14. Maoists have also not come up with any statement regarding these abductions till the evening. Kartanpalli and Bara villages of Malkangiri district are located at a distance of around 10 kilometres from Sukma District of Chhattisgarh. According to the local people, the armed abductors who were around 20 in number were speaking in Hindi. It hints that they may be part of Darbha division of outlawed CPI-Maoist, which is active in Chhattisgarh and bordering areas of Odisha.
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Earlier on same day, Tura Police arrested two link men of the GNLA, identified as Brilliant M Sangma and Bilonath M Sangma while they were planning to serve demand notes on traders of the super market at the behest of GNLA ‘commander’ Hedeo Momin, re
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Earlier on same day, Tura Police arrested two link men of the GNLA, identified as Brilliant M Sangma and Bilonath M Sangma while they were planning to serve demand notes on traders of the super market at the behest of GNLA ‘commander’ Hedeo Momin, reports The Shillong Times.
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April - 13 
Leaders of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) are yet to receive any feedback from the Meghalaya Government on the proper rehabilitation of the outfits’ former cadres even after the lapse of three month
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Leaders of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) are yet to receive any feedback from the Meghalaya Government on the proper rehabilitation of the outfits’ former cadres even after the lapse of three months following the disbanding of the two groups on December 15, 2014, reports The Shillong Times. Former ‘publicity secretary’ of ANVC, Artist Sangma, on April 13 recalled that on March 15 a letter was sent to the State Government to continue with the monthly stipend till the cadres receive the one-time payment as per the provision of the peace pact. Sangma said that in the previous meeting, the Government had agreed to pay the monthly stipend, but in vain. The last time the cadres received the monthly stipend of INR 3000 each was in September 2014.As one time financial package, all the ANVC and ANVC-B cadres are entitled to get INR 250,000 each, but the process in this regard is yet to start. The ANVC leader said that though there was plan on the part of the Government to have skill development training programmes for the former cadres, there was no headway in this regard. He also said that the delay in the proper rehabilitation of the cadres may result in unrest among them which the leaders would not be able to address in the long run.
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On April 13, Minister for Law and Justice D.V. Sadananda Gowda, has called upon the Global community to accelerate efforts for an expeditious conclusion of a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT), reports niticentral.com. Address
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On April 13, Minister for Law and Justice D.V. Sadananda Gowda, has called upon the Global community to accelerate efforts for an expeditious conclusion of a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT), reports niticentral.com. Addressing the 13th United Nations (UN) Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (UNCCPCJ) being held in Doha (Qatar), he said India had presented a draft Comprehensive Convention for the purpose at UN as far back as in 1996 and has been constructively engaged with the international community for its finalization. He said terrorism has emerged as the most serious scourge of our times and the international community must have a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and towards all those who aid and abet terrorist acts and provide safe havens to their perpetrators. The Minister said Money laundering and terrorism financing are also matters of global concern. He said with the increased globalization and emergence of new technologies, crime prevention and criminal justice have acquired transnational dimensions, necessitating greater cooperation among nations. The minister also said that time has come to prosecute perpetrators of any form of cyber crime in a timely and effective manner with a view to make the cyber space secure for benefiting the people in terms of improved service delivery, crime prevention and detection and ease of doing business.
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One militant identified as Khalid Bashir, cousin of HM ‘commander’, was killed during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Kamla forest area of Buchoo in Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama District on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior. A Defence s
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One militant identified as Khalid Bashir, cousin of HM ‘commander’, was killed during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Kamla forest area of Buchoo in Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama District on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior. A Defence spokesman said: “Consequent to the recent attack by militants on the security forces Army had intensified search operations at places from where inputs about likely presence of militants was being received. One such operation at Kamla Top resulted in contact being established South of Hurdu Mir area of Tral”. “The terrorist were effectively engaged and one terrorist was eliminated. Search of the area led to recovery of the body of the slain terrorist, two AK 47 rifles and large quantity of war like stores’, said the spokesman. Army detained three persons from the forest area and they have been handed over to the Police for questioning. Soon after the news about killing of a man reached Tral, people protested against it alleging that he was a civilian.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up an Anti-Landmine Vehicle of the Chhattisgarh Police, killing five personnel in Dantewada district on April 13, reports The Hindu. “Maoists targeted an Anti-Landmine Vehicle which was on
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up an Anti-Landmine Vehicle of the Chhattisgarh Police, killing five personnel in Dantewada district on April 13, reports The Hindu. “Maoists targeted an Anti-Landmine Vehicle which was on a search operation near Khudiyapara village of Dantewada around 2.30 p.m. on Monday. The vehicle was carrying 12 jawans [troopers] of the CAF (Chhattisgarh Armed Force) and the district police, including the driver. Dantewada SP reached the spot immediately after the encounter and rushed the injured jawans to Kirandul hospital. However, four jawans died in the hospital,” said a statement issued by the Chhattisgarh police headquarters in Raipur. Another jawan succumbed to injuries while being taken to Jagdalpur for treatment, taking the toll to five. Seven jawans were injured, an officer posted in Bastar said. The Times of India reports that Dantewada District Superintendent of Police (SP) Kamal Lochan Kashyap said, "Guerrillas triggered a powerful blast near a culvert, targeting the mine-protected vehicle. Rebels used 100 kg of explosives. Magnitude of explosion was so intense that the 50-tonne anti-landmine vehicle was tossed in the air and fell upside down." The blast left an 18-foot deep crater on the ground and rifles, guns and explosives lay strewn around. It seemed the trap was laid afresh as connecting wire that connected explosives at a distance of 150 metres looked new. "After the blast, Maoists resorted to indiscriminate firing to inflict heavy casualties on security forces," he said. Explosions and subsequent gunshots alerted security forces at nearby Cholnar camp, who rushed to the site.
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in its latest report said, “The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has witnessed significant improvement in recent years”, reports Daily Excelsior on April 14. The report added “Although in 2014 there w
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in its latest report said, “The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has witnessed significant improvement in recent years”, reports Daily Excelsior on April 14. The report added “Although in 2014 there was a slight increase in the number of terrorist incidents, Security Forces (SFs) were able to neutralize 110 militants as against 67 in 2013.” Stating that ongoing militancy in the State is intrinsically linked with infiltration of terrorists from across the border both from the International Border (IB) as well as the Line of Control (LoC), MHA said, “During the year 2014, infiltration attempts decreased by 19.85% in comparison to the previous year due to tightened security and vigil on the borders”. In 2011, there were 247 infiltration attempts while as the number increased to 264 in 2012 and 277 in 2013. However, during 2014, the number came down to 222, the lowest during the last four years. Frustrated over tightened security and denial of logistics due to check on infiltration, the militants already operating in the hinterland of the State increased their activities during 2014 and made soft targets by ensuring casualties of the civilians. “The year 2014 witnessed 30.58% and 86.66% increase in the number of terrorist incidents and casualties of civilians in comparison to the previous year”, the MHA report said. However, there was 11.32% decrease in SFs fatalities in the year 2014. Moreover, 64.18% more terrorists have been neutralized in comparison to the year 2013, the MHA report said while mentioning that law and order situation in J&K has been under control.
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April - 13 
A timely action by the political administration foiled a terrorism attempt in Mandori area of Kurram Agency on April 13, reports Dawn. Sources said that two IEDs had been planted by unidentified people to blow up a suspension bridge in the area. Afte
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A timely action by the political administration foiled a terrorism attempt in Mandori area of Kurram Agency on April 13, reports Dawn. Sources said that two IEDs had been planted by unidentified people to blow up a suspension bridge in the area. After receiving information about the IEDs, officials of the political administration called the personnel of bomb disposal unit who defused the devices. According to the bomb disposal personnel, the IEDs carried 10kg of explosives.
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April - 13 
Another man, identified as Abid Hussain, was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in North Nazimabad Town on April 13, reports Daily Times.
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Another man, identified as Abid Hussain, was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in North Nazimabad Town on April 13, reports Daily Times.
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April - 13 
At least 10 militants were killed when military planes pounded their hideouts in Chappar Mushti, Toorsimth, Daran Shiekhan, Ovt Mela and Zaffar Ghari of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 13, reports Dawn. Five mili
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At least 10 militants were killed when military planes pounded their hideouts in Chappar Mushti, Toorsimth, Daran Shiekhan, Ovt Mela and Zaffar Ghari of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 13, reports Dawn. Five militant hideouts were destroyed.
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April - 13 
At least 13 Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) militants, including one key militant 'commander' Hayat, were killed in a joint raid by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel and Intelligence Agencies, in Gogdan area of Turbat District on April 13, reports Dawn. Th
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At least 13 Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) militants, including one key militant 'commander' Hayat, were killed in a joint raid by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel and Intelligence Agencies, in Gogdan area of Turbat District on April 13, reports Dawn. The dead militants were involved in April 10, 2015, massacre of 20 Punjabi and Sindhi construction workers. Spokesperson FC Khan Wasey said that another key militant 'commander' Zareef was arrested during the operations. Wasey said several miscreants were injured in the operation. According to security officials, Levies and Police personnel were also called over in wake of the encounter.
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April - 13 
Five al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) militants, including its Karachi 'chief' and 'deputy chief', were killed in an alleged encounter in Khairabad area of Orangi Town on April 13, Dawn. The officials claimed to have unearthed a bomb-making fac
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Five al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) militants, including its Karachi 'chief' and 'deputy chief', were killed in an alleged encounter in Khairabad area of Orangi Town on April 13, Dawn. The officials claimed to have unearthed a bomb-making factory and seized a huge quantity of explosive material, including three suicide jackets, laptop and some documents, during the raid. The Police said the suspects were planning attacks on Security Agencies. The documents, laptop and other material found at the hideout helped the Police in identification of the suicide bomber. “The bomber, identified as Arif alias Wahaj (20), happened to be the student of one of the biggest seminaries in the metropolis,” the DIG of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Mohammed Arif Hanif said. The deceased were identified as Karachi AQIS head Noor-ul-Hasan alias Hashim alias Bhai Jan alias Babu Bhai, his 'deputy' Usman alias Irfan alias Abdullah, and Ibrahim alias Rafiq alias Awais. The CTD chief said the identity of the two other suspects could not be ascertained immediately. They had come from the Helmand Province of Afghanistan just two months ago, according to CTD official Raja Umer Khattab.
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Five militants were killed when gunship helicopters pounded their hideouts in Kasha, Shakar Tangi, Safial Darra and other areas of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on the second consecutive day on April 14, reports The New
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Five militants were killed when gunship helicopters pounded their hideouts in Kasha, Shakar Tangi, Safial Darra and other areas of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on the second consecutive day on April 14, reports The News. “Five militants were killed and two of their hideouts destroyed on the second day of the offensive,” an official source said.
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April - 13 
Malik Mumtaz Qadri, the murderer of former Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, has appealed to the Supreme Court (SC) against his death sentence, said lawyers on April 13, reported The News. The High Court in Islamabad had upheld the death sentence on Mum
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Malik Mumtaz Qadri, the murderer of former Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, has appealed to the Supreme Court (SC) against his death sentence, said lawyers on April 13, reported The News. The High Court in Islamabad had upheld the death sentence on Mumtaz Qadri. Rao Abdul Rahim, a member of the legal team defending Qadri, said they have appealed to the SC to have the sentence commuted. “We have appealed that it was not an intentional murder and was a sudden act after provocation, so the SC should acquit him,” Rahim siad.
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April - 13 
One Akber (45) was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Korangi Town on April 13, reported Daily Times.
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One Akber (45) was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Korangi Town on April 13, reported Daily Times.
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April - 13 
The Deputy Director of Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC), identified as Ashraf Abbas (50) alias Ashu, was shot dead and his daughter who was accompanying him in his car was injured in a targeted sectarian attack in Azizabad area of Gulberg Town on
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The Deputy Director of Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC), identified as Ashraf Abbas (50) alias Ashu, was shot dead and his daughter who was accompanying him in his car was injured in a targeted sectarian attack in Azizabad area of Gulberg Town on April 13, reported Dawn. Ashraf was a Shia and was the trustee of Azizabad Imambargah (Shia palce of commemoration) Sakina. He was also the worker of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Unit 153 in Federal B. Area Sector.
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April - 13 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on April 13 ordered the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) to conclude in two months a terrorism case against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror (also known as 26/11) attacks, Zakiur Rehman
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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on April 13 ordered the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) to conclude in two months a terrorism case against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror (also known as 26/11) attacks, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, reports Dawn. A Division Bench, headed by Justice Noorul Haq Qureshi, also bound the defence lawyers to ensure their presence in every hearing otherwise the high court would be left with no choice but to accept the federal government’s plea to cancel the bail granted to Lakhvi. ATC judge Syed Kausar Abbas Zaidi on December 18, 2014, granted post-arrest bail to Lakhvi. Later, the federal government issued Lakhvi’s detention orders that were further extended on January 18 and February 18 for 30 days each. Subsequently, the Government through the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) challenged the ATC decision in the high court and maintained that the trial court had ignored the testimony available with it in the Mumbai attacks case. Special prosecutor Azhar Chaudhry and Abu Zar Pirzada appeared on behalf of the FIA and requested the high court to cancel the bail, arguing that the trial against Lakhvi would be concluded soon.
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April - 13 
Three people, identified as Dilawar, Noor Islam and Din Muhammad, were shot dead by unidentified militants in Kashti Wali Building at Bengali Para in Korangi Town on April 13, reports Daily Times.
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Three people, identified as Dilawar, Noor Islam and Din Muhammad, were shot dead by unidentified militants in Kashti Wali Building at Bengali Para in Korangi Town on April 13, reports Daily Times.
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April - 13 
Two soldiers lost their lives in a roadside blast in Spinwam area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on April 13, reports Dawn. The sources said that a convoy of soldiers was going from Spinwam to Mir Ali when an improvised explosive device (IED) went
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Two soldiers lost their lives in a roadside blast in Spinwam area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on April 13, reports Dawn. The sources said that a convoy of soldiers was going from Spinwam to Mir Ali when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off near one of the vehicles. Two soldiers received severe injuries and died on the spot.
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April - 13 
The meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) has been postponed until next week to provide time for the parties to settle contentious issues of constitution-writing in consensus, reports ekantipur.com. The CA meeting on April 13 was adjourned after p
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The meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) has been postponed until next week to provide time for the parties to settle contentious issues of constitution-writing in consensus, reports ekantipur.com. The CA meeting on April 13 was adjourned after passing a condolence proposal on the demise of former parliamentarian Salim Miya Ansari. The Assembly is now scheduled to meet on April 19. Chairman Subas Nembang decided to provide one week of extra time after the major parties claimed that they were close to consensus on key issues of the new constitution. He was scheduled to start the majority process in the Assembly on April 13 but he postponed the plan at the request of both the ruling and opposition parties.
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April - 13 
A detained Islami Chatra Shibir (ICS) activist, identified as Anisur Rahman Anis (20), was killed in a “shootout” between Police and his cohorts in Sirajganj District on April 13, reports Daily Star.
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A detained Islami Chatra Shibir (ICS) activist, identified as Anisur Rahman Anis (20), was killed in a “shootout” between Police and his cohorts in Sirajganj District on April 13, reports Daily Star.
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April - 13 
A team of Rapid Action Battalion-7 (RAB-7) conducted several drives in Kotwali, Panchlaish and Akbar Shah areas of Chittagong city and arrested Mozaher Hossain Miah, (35), Sabbir Ahmed Muhib, 23, Kamal Uddin Mustafa, 24, and Ashraf Ali Adnan, (25), o
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A team of Rapid Action Battalion-7 (RAB-7) conducted several drives in Kotwali, Panchlaish and Akbar Shah areas of Chittagong city and arrested Mozaher Hossain Miah, (35), Sabbir Ahmed Muhib, 23, Kamal Uddin Mustafa, 24, and Ashraf Ali Adnan, (25), of newly formed militant group, Shaeed Hamja Brigade, reports Daily Star. RAB-7 also recovered five AK-22 rifles, five pistols, one smooth bore breech loading rifle, a gun, 10 magazines of AK-22, five magazines of the pistols, and 3,668 bullets at a hotel room and a house in Chittagong in this connection. Mozaher is an arms dealer and he used to sell arms to the militants, the Lt Col claimed, adding that the arms and ammunitions were being used for training. The AK-22 rifles were made in China and the pistols were from India, he said. The arms were smuggled in through Comilla border from India. During their investigation, the RAB learnt that the arrestees were first trained in classrooms of a madrasa (a college for Islamic instruction) of Hathazari upazila (sub-District) and then they were given militant training in a hilly area of Banshkhali upazila (sub-District).
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April - 13 
A trucker sustained burn injuries when miscreants hurled petrol bomb at his parked vehicle in Daudkandi upazila (sub-District) of Comilla District on April 13. The incident was reported barely three hours before the beginning of Jamaat-e-Islami-(JeI)
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A trucker sustained burn injuries when miscreants hurled petrol bomb at his parked vehicle in Daudkandi upazila (sub-District) of Comilla District on April 13. The incident was reported barely three hours before the beginning of Jamaat-e-Islami-(JeI) sponsored daylong hartal (general shut down).
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April - 13 
Five passengers of a bus were injured when the cadres of Jama'at-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) set fire to the bus at Shibbari bus stand area in Gazipur District on April 13, reports The Independent. The JeI-ICS cadr
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Five passengers of a bus were injured when the cadres of Jama'at-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) set fire to the bus at Shibbari bus stand area in Gazipur District on April 13, reports The Independent. The JeI-ICS cadres poured petrol and set the bus on fire.
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April - 13 
Police recovered the bullet-riddled body of Shahidul from a field, around 50 yards off Kharkhari bypass road, in Kistoganj area of Rajshahi city (Rajshahi District) on April 13, reports Daily Star. Shahidul was an ICS activist and younger brother of
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Police recovered the bullet-riddled body of Shahidul from a field, around 50 yards off Kharkhari bypass road, in Kistoganj area of Rajshahi city (Rajshahi District) on April 13, reports Daily Star. Shahidul was an ICS activist and younger brother of Rajshahi city unit ICS ‘president’ Jasim Uddin.
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April - 13 
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) along with the Free Media Movement (FMM) on April 13 condemned the arrest of a Tamil journalist in the Northern Province by the Sri Lankan Police on April 8 in Jaffna, reports Colombo Page. IFJ in a s
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The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) along with the Free Media Movement (FMM) on April 13 condemned the arrest of a Tamil journalist in the Northern Province by the Sri Lankan Police on April 8 in Jaffna, reports Colombo Page. IFJ in a statement accused the Sri Lankan Police in Jaffna of intimidating Tamil journalists. Earlier, N. Logathayalan, a freelance journalist for Uthayan, was detained on April 8 in connection with a story he had written for the newspaper that alleged a girl had been assaulted by Police in the Nelliyadi Police station in Jaffna city. Logathayalan was produced before the Point Pedro Court where the Sri Lankan Police requested to extend custody until April 17. This was granted, but the journalist was subsequently released on April 9 on personal bail. He is due to appear in court on May 29. IFJ also noted a separate event where three Jaffna-based journalists were allegedly intimidated by two police officers on April 7. The IFJ further said that Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has made commitments to the media and the IFJ to restore press freedom in Sri Lanka. The organization urged the Sri Lankan government to immediately investigate the incidents as per its commitment for press freedom.
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April - 14 
(NSCN-K) ‘Chakhesang region’, led by Kilonser (minister) ‘law and justice’ Thopevezu along with all regional workers and ‘authorities’ have decided to resign en-masse and extend support to Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R), reports Nagaland Post o
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(NSCN-K) ‘Chakhesang region’, led by Kilonser (minister) ‘law and justice’ Thopevezu along with all regional workers and ‘authorities’ have decided to resign en-masse and extend support to Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R), reports Nagaland Post on April 15.
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April - 14 
32 people including, 20 Policemen, were injured in clashes in Tral area of South Kashmir on April 14 when protests continued for the second day against killing of Khalid Muzafar Wani, brother of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) commander by Army on April 13, r
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32 people including, 20 Policemen, were injured in clashes in Tral area of South Kashmir on April 14 when protests continued for the second day against killing of Khalid Muzafar Wani, brother of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) commander by Army on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Protesters snatched one rifle from a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personal during the clashes.
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April - 14 
A 'hardcore' Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Dinesh Chandravansi, allegedly involved in several criminal cases, was arrested with four pistols and a rifle from a place near Mahua block office in Vaishali District on
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A 'hardcore' Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Dinesh Chandravansi, allegedly involved in several criminal cases, was arrested with four pistols and a rifle from a place near Mahua block office in Vaishali District on April 14, reports outlookindia.com. "We had received intelligence inputs that he was in the area. Chandravansi is wanted in several cases of Maoist violence in Vaishali and adjoining Districts," Superintendent of Police (SP) Chandrika Prasad said.
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April - 14 
Army on April 14 recovered one more dead body of a militant from Kamla forest in Tral area of Pulwama District who was injured in the encounter on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The dead militant was identified as Younis Ahmad Ganaie, an active t
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Army on April 14 recovered one more dead body of a militant from Kamla forest in Tral area of Pulwama District who was injured in the encounter on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The dead militant was identified as Younis Ahmad Ganaie, an active terrorist of Tral. The deceased was involved in the incident of April 6, 2015, relating to firing on one Rafiq Dada in Tral.
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April - 14 
Arunachal Pradesh will ask Government of India (GoI) to review and reconsider the decision to extend Armed Forces Special Powers’ Act (AFSPA) to all Districts bordering Assam, reports The Times of India on April 16. Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Ta
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Arunachal Pradesh will ask Government of India (GoI) to review and reconsider the decision to extend Armed Forces Special Powers’ Act (AFSPA) to all Districts bordering Assam, reports The Times of India on April 16. Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Tanga Byaling stated that “The State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki which had its sitting on April 14 unanimously decided to urge the Centre to repeal the Act immediately.” The Cabinet has also resolved to plead the Centre to maintain status-quo-ante as an alternative by revoking the notification and reinstating the previous stand of extension to a 20-km wide belt in districts bordering Assam in addition to Tirap, Changlang and Longding.
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April - 14 
Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) Chairman Lieutenant General N. K. Singh on April 14 said the recently formed Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R) has forwarded a cease fire proposal to him on April 13, reports Nagaland Post. In a press release, C
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Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) Chairman Lieutenant General N. K. Singh on April 14 said the recently formed Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R) has forwarded a cease fire proposal to him on April 13, reports Nagaland Post. In a press release, CFSB chairman said this proposal contained an offer from NSCN-R to enter into a fresh cease fire agreement with GoI.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Chhattisgarh who had reportedly abducted 11 people including a former chairman of a panchayat samiti (block-level local self government institution) in Malkangiri District in the night of April
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Chhattisgarh who had reportedly abducted 11 people including a former chairman of a panchayat samiti (block-level local self government institution) in Malkangiri District in the night of April 14, released all of them by the evening of April 16, reports The Indian Express. Though initial reports said only 7 people were abducted, later it was found 4 more people too were picked up by Maoists. Over 20 Maoists from Darbha ghati led by their leader Vinod Kashyap had abducted people from Kartanpalli, Barha and a few other villages under Mathili panchayat samiti of Malkangiri District on Orissa-Chhatisgarh border. Among those abducted included former chairman of panchayat samiti Trinath Bhumia. Neither any of family members of the abducted persons nor any other villager had lodged a complaint with the Police. The villages from where Maoists abducted the people are very near to Darbha ghati of Sukma District (Chhattisgarh). While Bhumia of Kartanpalli and Bonduku Golar of Barha village were released a little earlier, the rest 9 were let off after the Maoists held a Praja court (kangaroo court) where they thrashed three including the local sarpanch for ‘helping the police’. The villagers were warned of the dire consequences of helping the police. Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjiv Marik said all the 11 people have been released. “But it’s hard to say if these people were abducted as they are Maoist sympathisers. A few of them are former militias of the Maoists. We would interrogate the 11 to find out the truth,” said Marik. Police officials said the ‘abduction’ could be a Maoist tactic to terrorise the tribals on not giving any information to Police. Since last month, the Police and central paramilitary officials have started a poster campaign in Mathili and other interior areas of Malkangiri bordering Chhattisgarh with pictures of some top Maoist leaders like Ramakrishna, Katakam Sudarshan and Jinugu Narsimha Reddy urging people to contact their nearest Police camp to inform the whereabouts of the Maoist leaders.
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April - 14 
Four persons, hailing from West Bengal, were on April 14, arrested from an undisclosed location in Chennai along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) INR 53,500, reports Business Standard. Giving details, Police said one Saleem Sheikh was held and
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Four persons, hailing from West Bengal, were on April 14, arrested from an undisclosed location in Chennai along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) INR 53,500, reports Business Standard. Giving details, Police said one Saleem Sheikh was held and on his information three others -- Ropan Ali, Rafool Sheikh and Mithu Sheikh were later arrested. The arrests were made following a complaint by a shop owner at Pallikaranai, who alleged that Sheikh had given a fake INR 500 note for a mobile recharge, a city Police release said. The head of the gang, Samjad Sheikh is however absconding.
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April - 14 
Konyak Union (KU), reiterated its appeal to the NSCN-K to extend cease fire agreement with the Government of India (GoI) and at same time urged them to resolve differences and strive for the peace and unity, reports Nagaland Post on April 15.
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Konyak Union (KU), reiterated its appeal to the NSCN-K to extend cease fire agreement with the Government of India (GoI) and at same time urged them to resolve differences and strive for the peace and unity, reports Nagaland Post on April 15.
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April - 14 
More than two weeks after Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) extended application of Armed Forces Special Forces Act (AFSPA) to all Districts, of Arunachal Pradesh bordering Assam, State Government on April 14, requested Government of India (GoI)
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More than two weeks after Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) extended application of Armed Forces Special Forces Act (AFSPA) to all Districts, of Arunachal Pradesh bordering Assam, State Government on April 14, requested Government of India (GoI) to review and reconsider the decision, reports The Indian Express on April 14.
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April - 14 
On April 14, a man, identified as Ibrahim Shaikh hailing from Malda District in West Bengal was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 1,00,000 in Pune, reports The Hindu. The arrest of Shaikh, on a tip-off, is
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On April 14, a man, identified as Ibrahim Shaikh hailing from Malda District in West Bengal was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 1,00,000 in Pune, reports The Hindu. The arrest of Shaikh, on a tip-off, is expected to yield clues on the racket operating across the India-Bangladesh border, Police said. The accused has been booked under Section 489 (b) (c) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Police said Shaikh had revealed he had been circulating FICN in Pune for the past five years.
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April - 14 
On April 14, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team raided a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) hideout at Dimit village of East Garo Hills bordering West Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The raid led to a fire fight with GNLA gro
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On April 14, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team raided a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) hideout at Dimit village of East Garo Hills bordering West Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The raid led to a fire fight with GNLA group led by ‘commander’ Darwin. Police recovered ammunition and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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April - 14 
Police on April 14 unearthed 60 landmines connected in a series from Bhimbandh forest in Munger District, foiling an attempt by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to attack Security Forces engaged in anti-naxal operations in the area, r
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Police on April 14 unearthed 60 landmines connected in a series from Bhimbandh forest in Munger District, foiling an attempt by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to attack Security Forces engaged in anti-naxal operations in the area, reports outlookindia.com. Munger Superintendent of Police (SP) Barun Kumar Sinha said the landmines were recovered during combing operation in the dense forest after receiving intelligence inputs. "Each of the recovered landmines weighs over 5 kg. They were freshly laid and connected together in a stretch of around 600 metres in Sitpania area of Bhimbandh forest. Security forces often take this route during their movement and operations," Sinha said.
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April - 14 
Public peace rally was held on April 14, at Noney in Tamenglong District, demanding an early solution for Indo-Naga problem, reports The Sentinel.
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Public peace rally was held on April 14, at Noney in Tamenglong District, demanding an early solution for Indo-Naga problem, reports The Sentinel.
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April - 14 
Six militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kora Sonna (18), Pangi Venkat Rao (22), Pangi Ramdas (20), Poru Kora Rogu alias Raghunath, G. Laxmaiah (35) and Vanthala Somanna (25), surrendered before Circle In
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Six militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Kora Sonna (18), Pangi Venkat Rao (22), Pangi Ramdas (20), Poru Kora Rogu alias Raghunath, G. Laxmaiah (35) and Vanthala Somanna (25), surrendered before Circle Inspector N. Sai at Paderu in the Agency area of Visakhapatnam District on April 14, reports The Hindu. All the members are natives of Bongujangi village of Pedabayalu mandal (administrative division). According to the inspector, the militia members provided logistic support to the Naxalites in the Agency areas of Munchingput.
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April - 14 
The military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), observed its 35th ‘raising day’ on April 14, according to a press statement of the outfit signed by its ‘commander in chief’ Nongdrenkhomba, reports Kanglaonline.
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The military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), observed its 35th ‘raising day’ on April 14, according to a press statement of the outfit signed by its ‘commander in chief’ Nongdrenkhomba, reports Kanglaonline.
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April - 14 
The police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from the forest near Kalepal village in Dantewada District and seized a Tiffin bomb weighing 3 kilograms from their possession on April 14, reports The Pioneer. The arrested
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The police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from the forest near Kalepal village in Dantewada District and seized a Tiffin bomb weighing 3 kilograms from their possession on April 14, reports The Pioneer. The arrested have been identified as Deva Kunjam and Joga Markam, both residents of village Arve. Kunjam is Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangthan (DAKMS) President and Markam is Sangham member.
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April - 14 
The Shillong Times reports on April 14 that the indefinite bandh (forced shutdown) of Ampati in South West Garo Hills, the constituency of Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma called by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has crossed one month, the
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The Shillong Times reports on April 14 that the indefinite bandh (forced shutdown) of Ampati in South West Garo Hills, the constituency of Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma called by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has crossed one month, the shut down started from March 9.
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April - 14 
A man, identified as Shafiullah (37) was shot and injured by near Star ground in Landhi Town on April 14, reported Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Shafiullah (37) was shot and injured by near Star ground in Landhi Town on April 14, reported Daily Times.
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April - 14 
A man, identified as Shakir (22), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Shah Baig Lane in Lyari Town on April 14, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Shakir (22), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Shah Baig Lane in Lyari Town on April 14, reports Daily Times.
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April - 14 
A murder convict, Looney Khan, was hanged till death at New Central Jail in Bahawalpur District on April 14 (today), reports The News. Khan had killed his brother-in-law in 2000.
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A murder convict, Looney Khan, was hanged till death at New Central Jail in Bahawalpur District on April 14 (today), reports The News. Khan had killed his brother-in-law in 2000.
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April - 14 
A senior leader of Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD), Maulana Ameer Hamza, was barred from travelling to Saudi Arabia on April 14 by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration officials at Allama Iqbal Airport in Lahore as his name was on the Exit Control Li
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A senior leader of Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD), Maulana Ameer Hamza, was barred from travelling to Saudi Arabia on April 14 by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration officials at Allama Iqbal Airport in Lahore as his name was on the Exit Control List (ECL), reports The News. Hamza was traveling to the kingdom along with his wife Bushra for performing religious obligations. The name of Ameer Hamza was put on the ECL by the Federal Ministry of Interior on the request of Punjab Home Department. Afterwards the JuD leader was brought to FIA headquarters for necessary legal actions. Although FIA officials have no clue when his name was put on the ECL and for what reasons, sources in the FIA claimed that his name was put on ECL sometime back. Sources said leaders of tier-I and tier-II of different religious parties were put on the ECL on the request of the Home Department Punjab and Ameer Hamza could be one of them. The passport of Hamza had also been confiscated, they maintained.
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April - 14 
An unnamed Government official on April 14 said that the Punjab Government will challenge in Supreme Court (SC) the release of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror (also known as 26/11) attacks accused Zakiur Reham L
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An unnamed Government official on April 14 said that the Punjab Government will challenge in Supreme Court (SC) the release of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror (also known as 26/11) attacks accused Zakiur Reham Lakhvi, by the Lahore High Court (LHC) on April 9, 2015, reports The Express Tribune. On April 9, a single judge of the LHC ordered Lakhvi’s release after suspending his detention under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) issued by Okara’s top administrator on March 12, 2015. Lakhvi had been in detention for over five years for his involvement in 26/11 attacks. An insider in the Punjab Advocate General office said that the draft of the appeal has been prepared and it will be filed in the SC within a couple of days. It states that Lakhvi is the 'operational chief' of LeT. His release is against the United Nations (UN) resolutions, argues the appeal to be filed on behalf of the Punjab Home Secretary, Okara District Coordination Officer (DCO) and Adiala Jail superintendent. The Government, it says, is responsible for maintaining peace in the society and the courts have no authority to intervene in this matter.
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April - 14 
Convicted murderer Faisal Mehmood alias Faisal Mota, who was sentenced to death for murder of journalist Wali Khan Babar on January 13, 2011, submitted an appeal to challenge his death sentence in Sindh High Court (SHC) on April 14, reported Daily Ti
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Convicted murderer Faisal Mehmood alias Faisal Mota, who was sentenced to death for murder of journalist Wali Khan Babar on January 13, 2011, submitted an appeal to challenge his death sentence in Sindh High Court (SHC) on April 14, reported Daily Times. An Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced Faisal Mota to death in absentia on March 1, 2014. The convict’s counsel Advocate Aamir Masoob Qureshi has submitted an application in court and said since death sentence was awarded in absentia, court should declare it illegal. Qureshi said that according to Articles 21-L and 31-A of Anti Terrorism Act 1997, a death sentence cannot be awarded in absentia.
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April - 14 
In what is seen as an effort to re-establish its writ, the Government is calling an end to peace militias along the Pak-Afghan border area of Mohmand Agency, reports The Express Tribune. Instead in a first, it will be deploying at least 200 levies an
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In what is seen as an effort to re-establish its writ, the Government is calling an end to peace militias along the Pak-Afghan border area of Mohmand Agency, reports The Express Tribune. Instead in a first, it will be deploying at least 200 levies and khasadar officers in Baizai subdivision, an important border area. A Grand Jirga of Khawazai and Baizai tribes was held on April 14 at the newly-established Baizai sub-divisional headquarters. Political Agent (PA) Waqar Ali Khan addressed the Jirga, which was also attended by high-ranking military officials stationed in the area as well as senior administration officials.
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April - 14 
One Bilal was injured with a stray bullet in Machar Colony area in Mauripur area of Kiamari Town on April 14, reported Daily Times.
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One Bilal was injured with a stray bullet in Machar Colony area in Mauripur area of Kiamari Town on April 14, reported Daily Times.
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April - 14 
One Zafar (38) was shot at and injured near Owais Park in Korangi Town on April 14, reports Daily Times.
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One Zafar (38) was shot at and injured near Owais Park in Korangi Town on April 14, reports Daily Times.
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April - 14 
Police foiled a terrorist bid by defusing a heavy improvised explosive device (IED), planted outside the residence of known lawyer and leader of Awami National Party Abdul Lateef Afridi in Hayatabad area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber
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Police foiled a terrorist bid by defusing a heavy improvised explosive device (IED), planted outside the residence of known lawyer and leader of Awami National Party Abdul Lateef Afridi in Hayatabad area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the night of April 14, reports Dawn. An official of Hayatabad Police Station said that the remote controlled device, packed in a shopping bag, weighed about five kilograms.
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April - 14 
Sindh Rangers on April 14 declared that 53 out of 124 weapons, recovered from Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) office in Azizabad area of Gulberg Town on March 11, 2015, were unlicensed, reports The News. According to Rangers Spokesman, 124 weapons wer
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Sindh Rangers on April 14 declared that 53 out of 124 weapons, recovered from Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) office in Azizabad area of Gulberg Town on March 11, 2015, were unlicensed, reports The News. According to Rangers Spokesman, 124 weapons were seized from MQM office. Licenses of 107 were submitted. The spokesman said licenses of 71 weapons were verified, however, 36 could not be verified and licenses of 17 weapons were not received thus far.
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April - 14 
Two beheaded bodies, identified as that of Jameel (80) and Shakeel (45), were recovered from a house near Golden Bakery in Paposh Nagar of North Nazimabad Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 14, reported Daily Times.
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Two beheaded bodies, identified as that of Jameel (80) and Shakeel (45), were recovered from a house near Golden Bakery in Paposh Nagar of North Nazimabad Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 14, reported Daily Times.
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April - 14 
Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala said that the country would get a new constitution within the year 2072, reports myrepublica.com. He claimed that the Nepali New Year, which began on April 14, would be a year of constitution and peace for all Nepa
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Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala said that the country would get a new constitution within the year 2072, reports myrepublica.com. He claimed that the Nepali New Year, which began on April 14, would be a year of constitution and peace for all Nepali people. Koirala claimed that the political parties within the Constituent Assembly (CA) have already agreed to issue new constitution through consensus and the constitution will be drafted soon. He also claimed that the differences between political parties are narrowing down and the constitution drafting process is heading toward consensus. PM Koirala, who reached Village Development Committee (VDC) Taksera in Rukum District on April 14 to inaugurate Janajati Art and Cultural Festival, said that the new constitution would be full of democratic features. "If you have any doubt or confusion that the country would not get new constitution, just remove such things from your mind. I promise the country will get new constitution within 2072 BS," said Koirala.
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April - 14 
Showing impatience over the slow pace of the ethnic reconciliation process in Sri Lanka, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on April 14 listed certain urgent tasks for the Sri Lankan Government to do, so that charges of human rights abus
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Showing impatience over the slow pace of the ethnic reconciliation process in Sri Lanka, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on April 14 listed certain urgent tasks for the Sri Lankan Government to do, so that charges of human rights abuses and war crimes are meaningfully addressed, reports Daily News. Pablo de Greiff, UNHRC Special Rapporteur for Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence has said in his report that Sri Lanka should take “immediate action” to clarify the fate of the disappeared; refrain from arbitrary detentions; address land issues; and put an immediate end to continuing forms of harassment, violence and unjustified surveillance of civil society and war victims, in particular women in the Eastern and Northern Provinces. “These cast a serious doubt on current efforts,” he said. In his report de Greiff said: “Serious consideration needs to be given to establishing transitional justice mechanisms that contribute to building lasting institutions and capacities, and which allow for effective implementation.” While accepting reparations as a form of transitional justice, he opposed “conditioning reparation benefits on the victims’ willingness to give up their rights to truth and justice.” “The initiatives must track violations wherever they occurred and independently of the identity or affiliation of the victims or the perpetrators,” de Greiff said.
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April - 15 
A day after the abduction of eight villagers by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Malkangiri District, the Odisha Police has adopted caution instead of mounting a search operation in a hurry, reports The New Indian Expr
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A day after the abduction of eight villagers by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Malkangiri District, the Odisha Police has adopted caution instead of mounting a search operation in a hurry, reports The New Indian Express. “Of the eight persons who are allegedly abducted, we have information that three were former militia members. But the rest have no links either with Police or administration for which they could be targeted. Besides, all of them are tribals and if harmed, it will only make a dent in the credibility of Maoists,” said a senior officer. State Police sources said so far, no complaint has been lodged by family members of the eight on the abduction. “We are conducting inquiry at our end but would not violate any standard operating procedure (SOP) in a hurry,” the officer said.
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April - 15 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by the Army, on April 15, from the house of one Atikur Rahman at Khukundi village in Nalbari District, reports The Sentinel.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered by the Army, on April 15, from the house of one Atikur Rahman at Khukundi village in Nalbari District, reports The Sentinel.
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April - 15 
Continuing their offensive against Security Forces in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed auxiliary constable Bira Basant in Bijapur District on April 15, reports The Hindu. His body was found
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Continuing their offensive against Security Forces in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed auxiliary constable Bira Basant in Bijapur District on April 15, reports The Hindu. His body was found on Gangaloor-Bijapur road on April 15 morning with Maoists’ pamphlets strewn around. Maoists stopped a bus on Awapalli–Bijapur road on April 7 and abducted Basant while he was on his way to visit his family in Madded village. Hundreds of villagers from Bijapur District had carried out a “silent march” against his abduction and had demanded that their “tribal brother be released”.
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April - 15 
India's Central intelligence agencies have launched a major investigation into a “specific tip-off” that Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) were now getting sophisticated weapons through the sea route from Sri Lanka, reports Daily Mirror on April 16. Top
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India's Central intelligence agencies have launched a major investigation into a “specific tip-off” that Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) were now getting sophisticated weapons through the sea route from Sri Lanka, reports Daily Mirror on April 16. Top Indian intelligence sources claimed that they had received information some time back that Naxals were routing arms and ammunition through the sea route through an arms cartel which was suspected to be earlier providing weapons to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as well. It is suspected that the weapons are coming through Sri Lanka using the sea route, sources added. Report said that the intelligence officials are worried about this new “supply route” being used by the Naxals to procure sophisticated weapons, including the AK-series rifles, landmines, grenade launchers, communication equipment and even Night Vision Devices (NVDs). “We have been getting specific inputs that some arms dealers who had been involved with the LTTE earlier are now sourcing weapons to the Naxals as well. This arms cartel has been operating via the sea route since the LTTE days and the same channel is now said to be used for the providing weapons to Naxals also. This indeed is a worrying trend since Naxals are slush with funds and if they get access to state-of-the-art weaponry then they can cause problems for out security forces,” a senior intelligence official informed The Asian Age.
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April - 15 
Intelligence agencies on April 15 issued a terror alert for temples in Gujarat, reports Zee News. According to intelligence inputs, Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists might target Akshardham temple, Somnath temple, and other famous place
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Intelligence agencies on April 15 issued a terror alert for temples in Gujarat, reports Zee News. According to intelligence inputs, Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists might target Akshardham temple, Somnath temple, and other famous places in Gujarat. Following the alert, Gujarat Police also increased security at all major establishments and also along the coastline. Minister of State for Home Rajnikant Patel said all the necessary steps were being taken to thwart terror attacks."After the alert, we have beefed up the security at all the important places and asked the respective heads of police to increase vigilance in their areas. I also appeal to the people that they should remain alert and inform police if they learn about any suspicious activity or a person," said Patel.
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April - 15 
Khole Konyak, the ‘president’ of Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), on April 15 made his maiden visit to Mon, after formation of NSCN-KK, reports Nagaland Post. He held series of meetings with various Konyak so
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Khole Konyak, the ‘president’ of Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), on April 15 made his maiden visit to Mon, after formation of NSCN-KK, reports Nagaland Post. He held series of meetings with various Konyak social and religious organisations. He also met the recently formed Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R), led by Wangtin Naga and P. Tikhak.
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April - 15 
Manipur Government, is anticipating "interference" from Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) in the Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, reports The Telegraph on April 16. Home Minister and Deputy Chief Mini
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Manipur Government, is anticipating "interference" from Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) in the Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, reports The Telegraph on April 16. Home Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam stated that "We are anticipating attempts to disrupt (the ADC) election process by cadres of the NSCN (I-M). We are chalking out strategies to foil any attempt to interfere in the poll process”. He also added that “In the last ADC election, there were threats to candidates and their supporters by the NSCN (I-M). We will fight such disruptive activities. We are also hoping that people will brave such threats and intimidation”.
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April - 15 
Mizoram Police stated that they had recovered 48 types of rifles and more than 7,900 rounds of ammunition of different guns during 2014, reports The Assam Tribune on April 16. The seized arms included seven AK-47 assault rifles, six US-made M-16 rifl
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Mizoram Police stated that they had recovered 48 types of rifles and more than 7,900 rounds of ammunition of different guns during 2014, reports The Assam Tribune on April 16. The seized arms included seven AK-47 assault rifles, six US-made M-16 rifles, four MA-3 Mk-II rifles and two AK-56 rifles. Police also recovered two hand grenades, three kg of RDX and 312 boxes of special ordinary detonator (SOD) last year. Majority of the seized weapons were suspected to have been meant for a Chakma militant group operating in neighbouring Bangladesh and were mainly smuggled from Myanmar through the porous 404-kilometre-long international border.
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April - 15 
Mumbai Police is probing an e-mail threat to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan, allegedly made by an unidentified person with possible links to the terror outfit Islamic State (IS), Hindustan Times reports on April 16. Rajan receive
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Mumbai Police is probing an e-mail threat to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan, allegedly made by an unidentified person with possible links to the terror outfit Islamic State (IS), Hindustan Times reports on April 16. Rajan received the e-mail in his official account from a gmail ID 'isis583848' last month. The email account "was being accessed from 10 different countries" including Australia, Italy, US, Nigeria, Poland, Germany, Hong Kong and Ukraine. Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria, who confirmed the development, said, "We have received a complaint that a threat email was sent to the RBI governor. The e-mail also contained the name of ISIS. We are not taking this lightly and all efforts are being made to trace the culprits."
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April - 15 
Nagaland Post on April 15 reports that from January to March 2015, there have been 4 incidents of abduction, 9 instances of extortion and one instance of counterfeiting in Dimapur.
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Nagaland Post on April 15 reports that from January to March 2015, there have been 4 incidents of abduction, 9 instances of extortion and one instance of counterfeiting in Dimapur.
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April - 15 
On April 15, exchange of fire took place between Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Chelwa forest area, situated at the border of Katkamsandi and Katkamdag blocks of Hazaribagh District, reports The Pioneer. According t
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On April 15, exchange of fire took place between Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Chelwa forest area, situated at the border of Katkamsandi and Katkamdag blocks of Hazaribagh District, reports The Pioneer. According to sources, more than 100 rounds of firing were made in this more than an hour long clash by both sides. Officially, Hazaribagh Police is not saying anything yet but according to sources, they have seized a fire weapon and some pithoos from the encounter site and interrogation is going on of a suspect whom they have brought with them from the forest. As per sources the teams of Pelawal, Katkamsandi and Katkamdag PS were involved in this encounter.
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April - 15 
On April 15, five people from Madhya Pradesh arrested from the town of Ratlam were part of an Islamic State (IS) -linked jihad cell planning strikes in India, reports Indian Express. Imran Khan Muhammad Sharif, the leader of the five accused is alleg
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On April 15, five people from Madhya Pradesh arrested from the town of Ratlam were part of an Islamic State (IS) -linked jihad cell planning strikes in India, reports Indian Express. Imran Khan Muhammad Sharif, the leader of the five accused is alleged to have been recruited online by an Indian jihadist he knew as “Yusuf” — code, investigators say, for Karnataka-born Muhammad Shafi Armar, a fugitive Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative now leading group of Indians fighting with the IS. In voice-over-internet and chat conversations recovered by investigators, police allege, Khan sought help from Armar on how to build explosive devices, procure weapons, and select targets for attack. He was advised, Police say, to record each operation — in line with standard IS online propaganda tactics. Fuller details on the conversations, sources close to the investigation said, are expected to become available after the Central Forensic Science Laboratory completes analysis of Khan’s computer. Khan’s passport shows he made five subsequent visits to Dubai, and one to Saudi Arabia, after terminating his studies in search, his family says, of work. However, none of the visits seem to have yielded offers of durable employment. In testimony to Police, Khan said he had joined Ahl al-Suffah (men of the platform), an Islamic proselytising and charity group, in 2012. Led by local resident Amjad Khan, Ahl al-Suffah became active after the pre-election communal riots in Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), working to distribute relief among Muslim victims of the violence. Muhammad Shafi Armar’s brother, Muhammad Sultan Armar, was killed in combat near the Syrian town of Kobane in March, fighting with IS forces attempting to take the city from Kurdish control. However, investigators claim Imran Khan managed to persuade four other members of Ahl al-Suffah to join him: Wasim Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Anwar and Mazhar. Imran Khan, Police allege, made his first contact with “Yusuf”, while trawling pro-IS Facebook pages run by IS supporters in India, as well as Islamist discussions forums. In August, 2014 Sultan Armar had appeared online in a video released by the breakaway IM faction, Tawhid-ul-Ansar, calling on Muslims to join it at training camps in the Pakistan-Afghanistan borderlands. Later, Indian jihadists in Tawhid al-Ansar made their way to Syria, where they formed a group called Ansar-ul-Tawhid fil’Bilad al-Sham The Times of India adds that the IS linked terror module was being persuaded by its Syria-based handlers to target Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders, apart from Police officers, outside Madhya Pradesh. Sources in the intelligence agencies said the five-member group had, on the instructions of one Yusuf-Al-Hindi, acquired two pistols and learnt how to assemble Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from locally available explosives.
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On April 15, the office of Director General of Police (DGP) and Chennai Press Club have received a letter allegedly sent by terror outfit Islamic State (IS) threatening to "shoot" at least ten Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activists in the state
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On April 15, the office of Director General of Police (DGP) and Chennai Press Club have received a letter allegedly sent by terror outfit Islamic State (IS) threatening to "shoot" at least ten Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activists in the state and carry out bomb blasts in the city next week, prompting Police to launch a probe, dnaindia.com. A stencilled letter in red ink claiming to be from the "IS" said that "identified 50 RSS active terrorists are in Chennai. We swear to shoot at least 10 of them and repeat Kovai blasts by April 24 - ISIS." "We yesterday received a letter by post which even did not have a stamp on it and it contained the ISIS threat. It was forwarded to police authorities," Joint Secretary of the Chennai Press Club Bharathi Tamizhan stated.
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April - 15 
On April 15, unidentified militants triggered a time-bomb near Lerie, in Dimapur in Dimapur District, near Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Camp, reports Nagaland Post. No casualty has been reported.
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On April 15, unidentified militants triggered a time-bomb near Lerie, in Dimapur in Dimapur District, near Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Camp, reports Nagaland Post. No casualty has been reported.
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April - 15 
Pakistan Rangers on April 15 violated ceasefire and resorted to firing along the International Border (IB) in Kathua District, report Times of India. Border Security Force (BSF) troops guarding the borderline retaliated and exchanges of fire continue
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Pakistan Rangers on April 15 violated ceasefire and resorted to firing along the International Border (IB) in Kathua District, report Times of India. Border Security Force (BSF) troops guarding the borderline retaliated and exchanges of fire continued for about 20 minutes. No one was injured in the firing.
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April - 15 
Patrolling along the Indo-Myanmar border has intensified after the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) abrogated the ceasefire, reports The Telegraph on April 16. A senior security official stated that patrolling has b
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Patrolling along the Indo-Myanmar border has intensified after the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) abrogated the ceasefire, reports The Telegraph on April 16. A senior security official stated that patrolling has been intensified to check militant movement. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) will soon impose night curfew along the border for an indefinite period and will allow movement of people only through designated routes. Also, Security Forces (SFs) have confirmed presence of NSCN-K in Nagaland and neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Telegraph on April 16. According to the Assam Rifles, so far it has not started any operation against NSCN-K. Except some militants of NSCN-K loyal to top ‘military commander’ Niki Sumi, most NSCN-K militants based in Nagaland have joined the Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R) A source in the security force said Niki and his cadres are camping inside Myanmar, not far from Noklak town in Tuensang. Noklak has been the main transit route for NSCN-K to sneak into Myanmar for the last couple of years.
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April - 15 
Police and Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), exchanged gunfire for several hours in the forests of Amjora in Hazaribagh District on April 15, reports Business Standard. Follow
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Police and Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), exchanged gunfire for several hours in the forests of Amjora in Hazaribagh District on April 15, reports Business Standard. Following a tip-off regarding the presence of around 30 JPC ultras at a particular spot a Police team moved to forest. Upon arrival of the Police at the forest, the ultras opened fire on them, triggering a gun battle in which more than 150 rounds were fired between both the parties. However, no casualties were reported from the either side. The rebels retreated deep into the forest leaving behind 'uniforms', medicines and diaries containing names of local contractors who were to be targeted for extortion, the officer added.
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April - 15 
Police on April 15 registered a case against All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Masrat Alam Bhat and other leaders for provocative statements and hoisting Pakistani flags in a rally in Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsi
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Police on April 15 registered a case against All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Masrat Alam Bhat and other leaders for provocative statements and hoisting Pakistani flags in a rally in Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. Geelani held his first public rally in Srinagar since 2010 after his arrival from New Delhi. His supporters waved Pakistani flags and chanted pro-Pakistan, pro-Azadi, pro-Hafiz Sayeed and pro-Salahudin slogans. Geelani was given warm welcome by his supporters and leaders of APHC including Masrat Alam Bhat. This was Bhat’s first appearance in a public rally since his release on March 7.
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April - 15 
Ramanathapuram District Police in Tamil Nadu have stepped up vigil on the 276-km long coastline following an alert from intelligence agencies that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), might sneak in via sea route and carry out terror attacks The Hindu reports on A
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Ramanathapuram District Police in Tamil Nadu have stepped up vigil on the 276-km long coastline following an alert from intelligence agencies that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), might sneak in via sea route and carry out terror attacks The Hindu reports on April 16. After receiving the alert on April 10, Police have intensified patrolling and night vigil at important landing points in Rameswaram, Thondi and Kilakarai areas in coordination with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Coastal Security Group (CSG), Superintendent of Police (SP) N M Mylvahanan said. Moreover, at the historic Sri Ramanathaswamy temple, a unit of Quick Reaction Team (QRT) of Armed Commandos has been posted for round-the-clock surveillance, the SP stated. A company of Tamil Nadu Special Police has been posted at the temple.
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April - 15 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on April 15 seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with face value of INR 1.6 million from Daulatpur locality of Kaliachak area along Indo-Bangladesh border in Malda District of West Bengal, reports Business Standard.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on April 15 seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with face value of INR 1.6 million from Daulatpur locality of Kaliachak area along Indo-Bangladesh border in Malda District of West Bengal, reports Business Standard. While patrolling in Daulatpur locality, BSF personnel found two bags lying near the barbed wire fencing, Additional Superintendent of Police, Abhishek Modi said. The counterfeit notes were in the two bags. While 1,200 notes were in the denomination of Rs 1,000, 800 notes were in the denomination of Rs 500. The BSF handed over the fake notes to the Police later, Modi said, adding, there was no arrest. The bags were probably thrown to this side of the fencing from Bangladesh to be collected by local agents, but somehow that was not done, Police officials said.
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April - 15 
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) Police on April 15 arrested a gang of three men, identified as Shameer, Syed Aun Razi and Meer Abdul Muttalib involved in an international Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket in Viveknagar area of Bangalore, reports
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The Central Crime Branch (CCB) Police on April 15 arrested a gang of three men, identified as Shameer, Syed Aun Razi and Meer Abdul Muttalib involved in an international Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket in Viveknagar area of Bangalore, reports New Indian Express. Police also seized counterfeit currency worth INR 11,50,000 from them. “We suspect the notes were printed in Pakistan and brought to India through Thailand. An international gang is behind this. We will also share the information with national agencies like CISF and Customs officials to keep an eye on these illegal activities,” Police Commissioner M N Reddi said.
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April - 15 
The Malkangiri Adivasi Sangha (Malkangiri Tribal Association) on April 15 raised a voice of protest against the Maoists for abducting eight villagers in Kartanpalli, reports The New Indian Express. After a meeting in Malkangiri on April 15, the triba
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The Malkangiri Adivasi Sangha (Malkangiri Tribal Association) on April 15 raised a voice of protest against the Maoists for abducting eight villagers in Kartanpalli, reports The New Indian Express. After a meeting in Malkangiri on April 15, the tribal body said it would resort to retaliation against the Maoists if the eight villagers are not freed immediately and unconditionally.
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April - 15 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved INR 1.2 billion for purchase of two full body scanners for installation at two cross-Line of Control (LoC) points along Poonch-Rawlakote and Uri-Muzaffarabad routes to put a complete halt on the
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved INR 1.2 billion for purchase of two full body scanners for installation at two cross-Line of Control (LoC) points along Poonch-Rawlakote and Uri-Muzaffarabad routes to put a complete halt on the smuggling of weapons, narcotics and other undesirable items from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), reports Daily Excelsior on April 16. The MHA has decided to purchase the full body scanners, each costing INR 6 million, from the international firms to plug the leakages effectively and give no chance to undesirable elements to indulge in smuggling. The installation of fully body scanners on the two cross-LoC routes was necessitated in view of smuggling of arms and narcotics under the garb of trade by some unscrupulous elements. The full body scanners can scan the entire truck and detect any unwanted items being brought in the trucks.
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April - 15 
Former US ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter claimed on April 15 that “Pakistan probably didn’t know about Osama bin Laden as there is no evidence to suggest there was a link”, reports Dawn. Giving a talk at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affair
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Former US ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter claimed on April 15 that “Pakistan probably didn’t know about Osama bin Laden as there is no evidence to suggest there was a link”, reports Dawn. Giving a talk at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs on re-envisioning US-Pak relations, the former ambassador presented a prologue to the year 2011 which he says was “a terrible year if you happen to be an ambassador to Pakistan”. Mr Munter said Pakistan probably didn’t know about OBL’s presence. “Because everything was taken out during the raid and if there was a link it is hard to imagine there would have been no trace of that.” The raid and its implications made cooperation between the two countries difficult, the former ambassador said.
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April - 15 
Forty-one percent of the Afghan refugees who returned to their homeland over the years cite fear of arrest or harassment as the leading reason for their return, Dawn quoting United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on April 16.
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Forty-one percent of the Afghan refugees who returned to their homeland over the years cite fear of arrest or harassment as the leading reason for their return, Dawn quoting United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on April 16. This information was released by the UNHCR in its March 2015 Afghan Refugees Repatriation Fact Sheet for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). A total of 10,777 refugees have been repatriated between January and March of this year, the majority of whom were from host communities. After the Army Public School (APS) attack in December 16, 2014, the repatriation of Afghan refugees has spiked. Around 3,000 to 4,000 refugees left for Afghanistan each month from January to March this year; during the same time period in 2014 (January to March), a total of 761 refugees had left Pakistan for Afghanistan. There are currently 965,301 Afghan refugees living in Pakistan─ 53pc of these live in host communities, while 47pc live in 64 refugee villages. UNHCR says repatriation of all refugees may not be possible by December 2015. The greatest influx of refugees occurred during the late 1970s and the 1980s. According to the UNHCR report, a total of 2.3 million refugees have been repatriated since 2002, with the highest number ─ 811,299 ─ repatriated in 2002, and the lowest ─ 6,394 ─ in 2014. The most popular province of asylum for refugees is KP, with 52pc of refugees settling in both urban and rural areas of the province. Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is the next popular option, followed by Punjab, with 25pc and 23pc of refugees settling in these regions, respectively.
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April - 15 
Four armed robbers stormed Habib Bank Limited in Korangi 6 area of Korangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 15 looting PKR 1 million after overpowering the two security guards posted there, reported Dawn. Station House Offic
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Four armed robbers stormed Habib Bank Limited in Korangi 6 area of Korangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 15 looting PKR 1 million after overpowering the two security guards posted there, reported Dawn. Station House Officer of Awami Colony Police Station Ghazanfar said that the robbers snatched weapons from the two guards posted there and collected PKR1 million from the cash counter at gunpoint.
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April - 15 
Four unidentified militants abducted the Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health Program (MNCH) Programme and Official Coordinator of the Balochistan Health Department Dr Amir Baksh at gunpoint from Sohrab Road in provincial capital Quetta while he was on
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Four unidentified militants abducted the Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health Program (MNCH) Programme and Official Coordinator of the Balochistan Health Department Dr Amir Baksh at gunpoint from Sohrab Road in provincial capital Quetta while he was on his way to the health office from his home on Brawery Road, reports The Express Tribune. The doctor hails from Turbat District and had been working on child and maternal health in Balochistan.
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April - 15 
Lashkar-e-Toiba founder and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JUD) 'chief', Hafiz Muhammad Saeed while addressing a public meeting in Gujranwala District on April 15 asked workers to stress members of Parliament to withdraw the resolution of neutrality and announce su
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Lashkar-e-Toiba founder and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JUD) 'chief', Hafiz Muhammad Saeed while addressing a public meeting in Gujranwala District on April 15 asked workers to stress members of Parliament to withdraw the resolution of neutrality and announce support to Saudi Arabia in the ongoing conflict, reports The News. Hafiz Saeed said that the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen was a war between right and wrong and all Muslims should stand by Saudi Arabia. He said only ignorant people term it others’ war, it is our war and we should stand by Saudi Arabia against the rebels of Yemen. He announced a drive from Gujranwala to contact masses to create an awareness in this regard. Saeed said it is our moral and religious duty to defend the holy places and stand by Saudi Arabia in the war again rebels and help restore the lawful government in Yemen.
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April - 15 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met Army chief General Raheel Sharif on April 15 to discuss national security and the law and order situation of Quetta. Sources privy to the development revealed that Operation Zarb-e-Azb might be expanded to Balochistan
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met Army chief General Raheel Sharif on April 15 to discuss national security and the law and order situation of Quetta. Sources privy to the development revealed that Operation Zarb-e-Azb might be expanded to Balochistan to fight against Baloch insurgents as well, reported The Express Tribune. The army launched Operation Zarb-e-Azb against militants in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in June 2014.
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April - 15 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) was informed on April 15 that 22 more missing persons shifted to internment centre in Lakki Marwat were declared black or hardcore militants) and five as grey (terror suspects), reports The News. Additional Advocate Gene
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The Peshawar High Court (PHC) was informed on April 15 that 22 more missing persons shifted to internment centre in Lakki Marwat were declared black or hardcore militants) and five as grey (terror suspects), reports The News. Additional Advocate General (AAG), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mian Arshad Jan, submitted to a division bench the list of 27 missing persons shifted to internment centre in Lakki Marwat. The bench comprised of Chief Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel and Justice Muhammad Daud Khan. As per the list issued by in-charge of the internment centre, Sabz Ali Khan, 22 missing persons shifted to internment centre had been declared hardcore militants. The black declared internees were Akbar Ali, Mian Anwar, Abdullah, Mulazim Hussain, Muhammad Asif, Imdad Hussain, Asghar Shah, Qadir Shah, Yousaf Shah, Rahmat Zada, Idrees, Nisar Ali, Ashiquddin, Rasool Niaz, Rahmatullah, Akhtar Ali, Daulat Khan, Zakirullah, Asghar Hussain, Muhammad Ayub, Abdullah and Noor Muhammad. Five internees were also declared grey. They included Inamullah, Asghar Khan, Muhammad Hayat, Zamir Gul and Abdul Khaliq. It was stated in the report that the internees had been picked up in the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. They were shifted to the internment centre after one or two years under the special law called Action (in Aid of Civil Power) Regulation, 2011 for Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA).
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April - 15 
The Police Department on April 15 cancelled leaves of its staffers deputed at the Peshawar University campus and asked them to remain on duty in view of security threats to the campus, reported Dawn. A high-level meeting attended by Senior Superinten
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The Police Department on April 15 cancelled leaves of its staffers deputed at the Peshawar University campus and asked them to remain on duty in view of security threats to the campus, reported Dawn. A high-level meeting attended by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Mian Mohammad Saeed, campus Police commandant Mohammad Hussain Khan and army officials took stock of the situation and decided to further strengthen the security. “We can’t take chances. We should be prepared to cope with any eventuality. We suffered due to terrorism and have to take appropriate measures,” said campus Station House Officer (SHO) Imran Khan. The sources said that there were fresh threats to various departments due to which security at the campus needed to be reinforced. They revealed that recently some phone calls had been intercepted that showed any untoward incident could happen at the campus. Over 300 policemen deployed at the campus – which houses the University of Peshawar, University of Engineering and Technology, Agriculture University and Islamia College University – have been asked to ensure presence on duty. The administrations at almost all educational institutions have raised boundary walls, installed barbed wire and increased the number of security guards to cope with the security situation.
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April - 15 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) said that it is ready to make a compromise on the issues of federalism if the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) agree to make more concessi
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) said that it is ready to make a compromise on the issues of federalism if the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) agree to make more concessions on the electoral system, reports ekantipur.com on April 16. The main opposition party claims that it wants to conclude the statute drafting process as soon as possible if the ruling parties are ready for the inclusive and proportional representation of marginalised communities through a new electoral system. Although the parties have agreed in principle to go for a mixed electoral system, they are divided over the percentage of FPTP and Proportional Representation (PR). Giving preference to negotiations over street protests, the Maoist leaders said they were not in a mood to announce the third phase of protest despite pressure on UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda from allies of the 30-party front to unveil the street protest. “If ruling parties are ready to allocate 55 percent seats under FPTP and 45 percent under proportional categories, we will adopt flexibility on the numbers and demarcation of federal units,” said a senior Maoist leader involved in the cross-party negotiations. The ruling parties have said that they could go up to 40 percent for the PR.
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April - 15 
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu while speaking to a delegation of the Village Defense Force (VDF) at his official Hare Road residence in Dhaka city on April 15 said to take on the additional responsibility of combating the terrorists-of-fire, re
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Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu while speaking to a delegation of the Village Defense Force (VDF) at his official Hare Road residence in Dhaka city on April 15 said to take on the additional responsibility of combating the terrorists-of-fire, reports New Nation. He told the VDF personnel that in addition to fighting regular crimes like theft and robbery they would also have to combat the neo-militants who were resorting to a new type of violence.
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April - 15 
The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has issued a “red notice” for the arrest of war crimes convict Abdul Jabbar, a former Jatiya Party (JP) Member of Parliament (MP) from Pirojpur District, reports Dhaka Tribune on April 17. The
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The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has issued a “red notice” for the arrest of war crimes convict Abdul Jabbar, a former Jatiya Party (JP) Member of Parliament (MP) from Pirojpur District, reports Dhaka Tribune on April 17. The Interpol list of wanted persons carried Jabbar’s picture with details about the war crimes convict. On February 24, International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) sentenced Jabbar imprisonment unto death for crimes against humanity which left 36 people dead in Pirojpur District in 1971. While delivering the verdict against Jabbar, the ICT-1 ordered the Police to arrest Jabbar with the help of Interpol.
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April - 15 
Refugees including Sri Lankan Tamils, rejected by Australia will soon fly from the Pacific atoll of Nauru to be resettled in Cambodia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) said quoting the Australian Government on April 16, reports Daily Mir
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Refugees including Sri Lankan Tamils, rejected by Australia will soon fly from the Pacific atoll of Nauru to be resettled in Cambodia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) said quoting the Australian Government on April 16, reports Daily Mirror. ABC reported that a charter flight on April 20 will fly the first refugees to be resettled in Phnom Penh in Cambodia under a bilateral agreement signed by Cambodia and Australia in September 2014. However, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton's office did not specify when the first group will fly. "The first group of volunteers is anticipated to depart for Cambodia in the near future," Dutton's office said in a statement.
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April - 15 
Sri Lanka's major Tamil party the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has called on the Government to immediately intervene and halt disruptions to journalists in the Northern Province, reports Colombo Page on April 16. TNA Member of Parliament (MP) S. Shr
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Sri Lanka's major Tamil party the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has called on the Government to immediately intervene and halt disruptions to journalists in the Northern Province, reports Colombo Page on April 16. TNA Member of Parliament (MP) S. Shritharan has written a letter to President Maithripala Sirisena calling on him to intervene and probe the alleged intimidation faced by journalists in the North by groups claiming to be from the military. In one instance, three journalists were threatened by persons reportedly from the military after they had covered a public protest in Nallur in Jaffna District to demand clean drinking water. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemning the arrest of a Tamil journalist in the Northern Province by the Sri Lankan Police last week urged the Government to immediately investigate the incidents as per its commitment for press freedom.
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April - 15 
The wife of missing Sri Lankan journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda, Sandya Eknaligoda said that she is not satisfied with the fresh probe that was launched by the new Government in to her husband's disappearance that took place in 2010, reports Colombo Pa
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The wife of missing Sri Lankan journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda, Sandya Eknaligoda said that she is not satisfied with the fresh probe that was launched by the new Government in to her husband's disappearance that took place in 2010, reports Colombo Page on April 16. Sandya has said that though the Government had previously promised to hand over the investigations to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), she has so far not been informed of any progress regarding the ongoing investigations. "However I still have hope that the Government would find out what happened to Prageeth before the end of this year," Sandya has further said. Prageeth Eknaligoda disappeared a few days prior to the Presidential election in 2010 and the case has been taken up in many international forums as well.
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April - 16 
A confidential and thorough combing, in addition to security checks has been conducted along the coast of Palghar in Maharashtra, which adjoins the international waters of Pakistan, dnaindia.com reports on April 17. This examination was done after th
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A confidential and thorough combing, in addition to security checks has been conducted along the coast of Palghar in Maharashtra, which adjoins the international waters of Pakistan, dnaindia.com reports on April 17. This examination was done after the Commissioner of the Government Railway Police (GRP) alerted the Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) of possible terror attacks, via the sea route in the city. A senior officer with Palghar Police requested anonymity, and said: "We have a one week posting in the sea, and will have to be in the waters to check suspicious activities. This comes after a terror alert to the ATS, and various agencies are involved in this operation." Calling the incident a confidential part of the coastal policing, Prashant Burde, Inspector General from Konkan range, said: "We have been always alert regarding coastal security, and therefore cannot disclose the details of the operation."
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April - 16 
According to National Investigation Agency (NIA), the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) has been on revival mode was planning setting up of cells in the states of South India, oneindia.com reports on April 17. They were constantly moving arou
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According to National Investigation Agency (NIA), the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) has been on revival mode was planning setting up of cells in the states of South India, oneindia.com reports on April 17. They were constantly moving around the border areas as they found it easier to escape between states, an NIA official said. It has also been found that SIMI operatives after carrying out the Chennai train blast (May 1, 2014) had moved into the border area of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Investigations by the NIA have revealed that these operatives had taken shelter in a place called Tada which is along the Andhra Pradesh (AP)-Tamil Nadu border. These members always operated along the border areas, investigations have revealed. These operatives were found taking shelter in areas along the AP-Telangana border.
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April - 16 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has issued a final warning to the authorities of the Tura Civil Hospital in West Garo Hills to immediately put a stop to the ‘illegal’ collection of parking fees from visitors, reports The Shillong Times on April
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has issued a final warning to the authorities of the Tura Civil Hospital in West Garo Hills to immediately put a stop to the ‘illegal’ collection of parking fees from visitors, reports The Shillong Times on April 17.
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April - 16 
Government of India (GoI) is likely to declare Democrats faction of Hmar People's Convention (HPC-D) "unlawful" to pave the way for launching a drive to flush out militants of the group from north Mizoram, reports The Telegraph on April 17. The Assam
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Government of India (GoI) is likely to declare Democrats faction of Hmar People's Convention (HPC-D) "unlawful" to pave the way for launching a drive to flush out militants of the group from north Mizoram, reports The Telegraph on April 17. The Assam Tribune reports on April 17 that Mizoram will introduce the ‘Mizoram Disturbed Areas Bill, 2015’ in the next Assembly session to enable the Government to declare any militant-hit area in the State as ‘Disturbed’. Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana said the Bill was being drafted and would be vetted by the State Law department.
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April - 16 
Gujarat Police and central defence and intelligence agencies started their two-day joint drill Sagar Kavach 2015 to check their level coordination and preparedness for protecting the long coastline of the state, on April 16, reports Indian Express. T
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Gujarat Police and central defence and intelligence agencies started their two-day joint drill Sagar Kavach 2015 to check their level coordination and preparedness for protecting the long coastline of the state, on April 16, reports Indian Express. The exercise started two days after Intelligence Bureau (IB) issued an alert warning anti-national elements can come through sea route and stage attack like 26/11 (November 26, 2008).Inspector General of Gujarat Police for coastal security, BS Jebalia said the exercise involves around 25 agencies including Gujarat Police, Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Intelligence Bureau, Customs Department, state fisheries department etc. The drill, which is like a mock-drill is carried out in around 17 Districts of Gujarat which have coastline, police officers said. “This is an integrated exercise carried out simultaneously in all the districts with a sea coast in the state. Superintendent of police (SP) of respective districts are supervising the drill in their jurisdiction. The objective is to check coordination among agencies which have stake in coast security and level of preparedness,” Jebalia stated.
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April - 16 
Jharkhand Police produced senior Maoist leader, Shiv Prasad Singh alias Rohitji alias Ritlal alias Pawanji before media on April 16 evening, almost 26 hours after he was arrested from Patratu under Pithoria Police Station (Ranchi District) at 4 pm on
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Jharkhand Police produced senior Maoist leader, Shiv Prasad Singh alias Rohitji alias Ritlal alias Pawanji before media on April 16 evening, almost 26 hours after he was arrested from Patratu under Pithoria Police Station (Ranchi District) at 4 pm on April 15, reports The Times of India. Rohitji, known to be a member of Bihar Jharkhand Special Area committee (BJSAC) since formation of CPI-Maoist in 2004 carries a reward of INR 2.5 million in Jharkhand whereas he is also learnt to be in the most wanted list of Bihar Police with a separate cash reward of INR 1 million in his name.
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April - 16 
Mizoram Police on April 16, arrested three militants of the Democrats faction of Hmar People’s Convention (HPC-D), from Ramnagar in Cachar District in Assam, reports The Shillong Times. The militants have been identified as, ‘army chief’ Lalropuia, ‘
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Mizoram Police on April 16, arrested three militants of the Democrats faction of Hmar People’s Convention (HPC-D), from Ramnagar in Cachar District in Assam, reports The Shillong Times. The militants have been identified as, ‘army chief’ Lalropuia, ‘finance secretary’ Famhoite Norbar Sanate and Ngurthantluanga Sanate.
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April - 16 
National People’s Party (NPP), on April 16 stated that State Government ‘tricked’ Achik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) to sign a peace agreement, but not addressing issues relating to their stipends and rehabilitation package, reports The Assam
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National People’s Party (NPP), on April 16 stated that State Government ‘tricked’ Achik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) to sign a peace agreement, but not addressing issues relating to their stipends and rehabilitation package, reports The Assam Tribune. James Sangma, spokesperson for NPP stated “State Government has tricked them (ANVC and ANVC-B) into signing the Agreement and has taken them for a ride with false promises.” The Shillong Times further adds that NPP has sought Centre’s intervention regarding timely payment of stipends and rehabilitation package to the ANVC and ANVC-B. Also, it is likely that Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ban will be extended for a period of another five years, reports The Shillong Times on April 16. Office of The Registrar, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal Delhi High Court will hold its hearing for examination of witnesses on matter relating to declaring HNLC as “unlawful association” on April 18.
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April - 16 
On April 16, former People`s United Liberation Front (PULF) ‘chairman’ MI Khan been arrested by the Lamphel Police on charges of abduction, reports The Sangai Express. Sources said that the former rebel leader was held on the charges of abducting Kh
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On April 16, former People`s United Liberation Front (PULF) ‘chairman’ MI Khan been arrested by the Lamphel Police on charges of abduction, reports The Sangai Express. Sources said that the former rebel leader was held on the charges of abducting Kh Kesorjit, an engineer of the Manipur Tribal Development Council.
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April - 16 
On April 16, three people were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at Lerie Colony in Kohima, reports Nagaland Post. Police suspect that the blast and modus operandi was similar to April 15th explosion.
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On April 16, three people were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at Lerie Colony in Kohima, reports Nagaland Post. Police suspect that the blast and modus operandi was similar to April 15th explosion.
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April - 16 
Pakistan-based terrorist outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) are likely to turn their attention to India with the drawdown of US forces from Afghanistan, a top Pentagon commander told lawmakers on April 16, reports Huffington Post. "Lashkar-e-Taiba (L
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Pakistan-based terrorist outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) are likely to turn their attention to India with the drawdown of US forces from Afghanistan, a top Pentagon commander told lawmakers on April 16, reports Huffington Post. "Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and other Pakistan-based groups continue fighting in Afghanistan, but they will likely shift some of their operational focus to the Indian subcontinent in the next one to three years as coalition forces draw down," Admiral Samuel J Locklear Commander, US Pacific Command, told the House Armed Services Committee. In his testimony, Locklear said with new leadership in place, India is energising the US-India strategic partnership. "Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi has focused India's foreign policy on building strong regional cohesion in South Asia. India's two decade-long 'Look East Policy' has resulted in growing partnerships with Southeast Asian countries," he added.
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April - 16 
Police on April 16 put under house arrest All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Masrat Alam, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that they will not allow separatist rally at Tral in South Kashmir. APHC chairman Syed
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Police on April 16 put under house arrest All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Masrat Alam, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that they will not allow separatist rally at Tral in South Kashmir. APHC chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani has called for rally at Tral against killing of militant commander’s brother.
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April - 16 
Police on April 16, recovered an abandoned truck from Baihata area in Kamrup District, reports The Sentinel. Sources say that the truck was taken away the truck from Mandakata area by armed militants, on April 13.
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Police on April 16, recovered an abandoned truck from Baihata area in Kamrup District, reports The Sentinel. Sources say that the truck was taken away the truck from Mandakata area by armed militants, on April 13.
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April - 16 
The Assembly polls this year is likely to witness violence if top Maoist leaders arrested during an anti-Naxalite drive on the border of Jamui and Nawada are to be believed, reports The Telegraph. Lakhan Yadav, a self-proclaimed commander of the Maoi
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The Assembly polls this year is likely to witness violence if top Maoist leaders arrested during an anti-Naxalite drive on the border of Jamui and Nawada are to be believed, reports The Telegraph. Lakhan Yadav, a self-proclaimed commander of the Maoist's special area committee, reportedly told interrogators on April 16 that rebel cadres were being imparted training in the forests of Bihar and Jharkhand to create disturbance during the upcoming Assembly polls. "A similar statement has been made by senior Maoist leader Pawan alias Rohul, who was arrested from Jharkhand's Patratu a couple of days ago," a Police officer said.
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April - 16 
A key leader of Haqqani Network, identified as Farooq, was killed and nine militants were arrested during a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Sra Kanda area of Barmal tehsil (revenue unit) near Wana in North Waziristan Agency on April 16, reported
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A key leader of Haqqani Network, identified as Farooq, was killed and nine militants were arrested during a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Sra Kanda area of Barmal tehsil (revenue unit) near Wana in North Waziristan Agency on April 16, reported Dawn. However, one suspect managed to escape. According to Intelligence sources, 11 Haqqani Network militants were going to Wana via Shawal in a pick-up. When the militants reached near a security check-post in Sra Kanda, an exchange of fire took place between them and security personnel, killing Farooq, a key figure of the Haqqani Network and brother of senior militant leaders Sangeen and Bilal Zadran. The arrested militants were identified as Israr Ahmed, Rahim Gul, Abid, Mohsin, Gul Mohammad, Amirullah, Azbullah and Khan Zali Khan. The sources said that a huge cache of arms was recovered from their possession and their pick-up was impounded.
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April - 16 
A soldier, identified as Sepoy Mohammad Yousuf, was killed and two others were injured in a rocket attack on an under-construction check post of Frontier Corps (FC) in the Tasp area of Panjgur District on April 16, reported The Express Tribune. “Thre
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A soldier, identified as Sepoy Mohammad Yousuf, was killed and two others were injured in a rocket attack on an under-construction check post of Frontier Corps (FC) in the Tasp area of Panjgur District on April 16, reported The Express Tribune. “Three rockets were fired from an unknown location which landed and exploded near the check post in Tasp,” FC spokesman Khan Wassy said. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 16 
A woman, identified as Debra Lobo, a United States (US) national and the Vice-Principal of the Jinnah Medical and Dental College’s student affairs wing, was shot at and injured on Shaheed-e-Millat Road in Jamshed Town on April 16, reports Daily Times
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A woman, identified as Debra Lobo, a United States (US) national and the Vice-Principal of the Jinnah Medical and Dental College’s student affairs wing, was shot at and injured on Shaheed-e-Millat Road in Jamshed Town on April 16, reports Daily Times. According to Police sources, leaflets of Islamic State (IS, also known as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria ISIS) were found at the scene claiming responsibility for the attack. “Lobo was on her way to the college when her car came under attack by two armed assailants riding on a motorbike,” an unnamed Police Official said. Meanwhile, Marie Harf, acting spokesperson for US State Department, said, “We have seen the reports that a US citizen was injured in a shooting incident in Karachi. Our Consulate General there is in close contact with Pakistani authorities and is working to obtain more information. The local police authorities in Pakistan are handling the investigation.”
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April - 16 
Acting on a tip-off, FC carried out a search operation on the outskirts of Sibi District and arrested 10 suspects and recovered six automatic weapons from their possession on April 16, reports The Express Tribune. The detained persons were accused of
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Acting on a tip-off, FC carried out a search operation on the outskirts of Sibi District and arrested 10 suspects and recovered six automatic weapons from their possession on April 16, reports The Express Tribune. The detained persons were accused of blowing up railway lines, planting IEDs and attacking security forces and public transport.
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April - 16 
Another condemned prisoner, Zafar Iqbal, was hanged till death in Faisalabad Central Jail in Faisabad District on April 16 (today), reports The News. Zafar was convicted of killing a woman over resistance during a robbery bid in 2005.
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Another condemned prisoner, Zafar Iqbal, was hanged till death in Faisalabad Central Jail in Faisabad District on April 16 (today), reports The News. Zafar was convicted of killing a woman over resistance during a robbery bid in 2005.
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April - 16 
At least 10 terrorists were killed and another six were arrested in a pre-dawn crackdown in Sheikhan area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas on April 16, reports The Express Tribune. At least 12 hideouts of the militants were de
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At least 10 terrorists were killed and another six were arrested in a pre-dawn crackdown in Sheikhan area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas on April 16, reports The Express Tribune. At least 12 hideouts of the militants were destroyed and a huge quantity of weapons and ammunition was seized.
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April - 16 
Hangings of two convicts, Nizam Deen and Muhammad Hussain, were cancelled after their heirs managed to produce agreements between the plaintiffs and defending parties, before the jail authorities.
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Hangings of two convicts, Nizam Deen and Muhammad Hussain, were cancelled after their heirs managed to produce agreements between the plaintiffs and defending parties, before the jail authorities.
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April - 16 
In another search operation in Harnai District on April 16, FC arrested four suspects involved in extortion from coalmine contractors and truck drivers, reported The Express Tribune.
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In another search operation in Harnai District on April 16, FC arrested four suspects involved in extortion from coalmine contractors and truck drivers, reported The Express Tribune.
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April - 16 
Islamic State (IS, also known as Islamic State in Iraq and Syria / ISIS) 'commander-designate' for Pakistan, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, was killed with two others in a bomb explosion in the Toor Dara area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency on April 16, repo
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Islamic State (IS, also known as Islamic State in Iraq and Syria / ISIS) 'commander-designate' for Pakistan, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, was killed with two others in a bomb explosion in the Toor Dara area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency on April 16, reported The Express Tribune. Khyber Agency officials said the militants were planting or manufacturing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) when it exploded, killing the all three of them on the spot. According to details, Saeed hailed from the Orakzai Agency and was among five leading Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) 'commanders' who announced their disassociation from the outfit in October 2014. Later, they swore allegiance to IS under the leadership of Shahidullah Shahid. The IS high-command through a message circulated by Shahid had declared Saeed as the IS 'chief' for Pakistan. However, Shahid is believed to be the real chief with Saeed serving as his dummy.
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April - 16 
Leader of the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) Abdul Qadeer Baloch, also known as Mama Qadeer, during a press conference at the Karachi Press Club in Karachi on April 16 claimed that five of the 13 suspected militants killed by Security Forces
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Leader of the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) Abdul Qadeer Baloch, also known as Mama Qadeer, during a press conference at the Karachi Press Club in Karachi on April 16 claimed that five of the 13 suspected militants killed by Security Forces (SFs) on April 13, 2015, and accused of having been involved in the murder of 20 labourers in Turbat District on April 10, 2015, had been missing for the past few months, reported Dawn. Mama Qadeer said it was not the first time that SFs had come up with such a claim after killing people in custody. “At least five of those 13 men killed were missing for the past few months,” he said, adding, “They all were picked up from different areas of Turbat District. Their families had reasons to believe that they were in custody of agencies.” He said the names of the five young men were registered with his group as ‘missing Baloch persons’ and that institutions concerned as well as some human rights’ organisations were aware of their enforced disappearance. He further said that for a couple of years security agencies had been killing people in their custody after every attack carried out by militant groups. He said the situation in Balochistan was constantly deteriorating and both the Federal and Provincial Governments were appeared helpless in resolving the issue of missing persons.
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April - 16 
SFs successfully repulsed a militant attack on Ghakhi, a Pakistani border post, in Bajaur Agency on April 16, reports The Express Tribune. An insider confirmed the attack, claiming that militants from the Kunar Province Afghanistan attacked with heav
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SFs successfully repulsed a militant attack on Ghakhi, a Pakistani border post, in Bajaur Agency on April 16, reports The Express Tribune. An insider confirmed the attack, claiming that militants from the Kunar Province Afghanistan attacked with heavy weapons. The soldiers responded to the gunfire forcing the militants to flee.
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April - 16 
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) in its latest report stated that killings in Karachi, in the last three months, have witnessed a 33.5 per cent decline as compared to last year, reported The Express Tribune on April 16 (today). Accordin
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The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) in its latest report stated that killings in Karachi, in the last three months, have witnessed a 33.5 per cent decline as compared to last year, reported The Express Tribune on April 16 (today). According to the HRCP report, from January to March 2015, around 532 people were killed or died in incidents of violence in the city. This includes men, women and children who were killed in sectarian attacks, personal enmities, robberies, police encounters and karo-kari. Last year in 2014, between January and March, nearly 800 people had been killed. Talking to The Express Tribune, HRCP’s vice-chairperson in Sindh Asad Iqbal Butt said that there was a decline in killings as compared to 2014 as Law Enforcement Agencies had become more active. “Political activists who were involved in criminal activities are being arrested by law enforcers,” he said, adding, “This has brought down the total number of killings and murders in the city.” He added that while numbers for targeted attacks and killings had gone down in Karachi, street crimes such as robberies had increased.
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April - 16 
The Station House Officer of Preedy Police Station, identified as Khawaja Ajaz Ali, was killed by unidentified armed assailants on Korangi Road near Defence Morr in Saddar Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 16, reported The New
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The Station House Officer of Preedy Police Station, identified as Khawaja Ajaz Ali, was killed by unidentified armed assailants on Korangi Road near Defence Morr in Saddar Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 16, reported The News.
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April - 16 
Three persons, including two women, of the same family were killed when unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire at a vehicle Qamaruddin Karez area of Zhob District on April 16, reports Dawn.
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Three persons, including two women, of the same family were killed when unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire at a vehicle Qamaruddin Karez area of Zhob District on April 16, reports Dawn.
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April - 16 
Two death row prisoners, Ejaz and Abdul Jabbar, were hanged till death in Central Jail Gujranwala in Gujranwala District on April 16 (today) reported The News. Ejaz had killed a man in 1995 and Abdul Jabbar in 2001.
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Two death row prisoners, Ejaz and Abdul Jabbar, were hanged till death in Central Jail Gujranwala in Gujranwala District on April 16 (today) reported The News. Ejaz had killed a man in 1995 and Abdul Jabbar in 2001.
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April - 16 
Two more convicts, identified as Qaiser and Majid, were hanged till death in Adiala Jail Rawalpindi on April 16, reports Dawn. Qaiser was accused of murdering a colleague and was awarded sentence by a court. An anti terrorism court (ATC) had awarded
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Two more convicts, identified as Qaiser and Majid, were hanged till death in Adiala Jail Rawalpindi on April 16, reports Dawn. Qaiser was accused of murdering a colleague and was awarded sentence by a court. An anti terrorism court (ATC) had awarded death sentence to convict Majid for killing six people in Wah Cantt. Both convicts hailed from Rawalpindi Division.
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April - 16 
On April 16, Sadbhavana Party (SP) Chairman Rajendra Mahato accused Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal aka Prachanda of betrayal and said, the Madhesi and the Janajati parties are forming a separate alliance, repor
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On April 16, Sadbhavana Party (SP) Chairman Rajendra Mahato accused Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal aka Prachanda of betrayal and said, the Madhesi and the Janajati parties are forming a separate alliance, reports myrepublica.com. Speaking at 25th anniversary of his party, Mahato said there is a need of separate alliance as Dahal had failed to lead the protests to establish their demands effectively. Further, he said that the new alliance consist Terai Madhesh Democratic Party (TMDP), Madheshi Janadhikar Forum Nepal (MJFN) and SP.
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April - 17 
24 people, including two Policemen, were injured as protesters clashed with Policemen in downtown Nowhatta and Tral in Pulwama District shortly after Friday prayers on April 17, reports Times of India.
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24 people, including two Policemen, were injured as protesters clashed with Policemen in downtown Nowhatta and Tral in Pulwama District shortly after Friday prayers on April 17, reports Times of India.
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April - 17 
A 30-year-old man was found bludgeoned to death at Machh Bhandar in Ghatshila subdivision of East Singhbhum District on April 17 triggering suspicion that the murder might be a handiwork of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Te
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A 30-year-old man was found bludgeoned to death at Machh Bhandar in Ghatshila subdivision of East Singhbhum District on April 17 triggering suspicion that the murder might be a handiwork of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Telegraph. The victim is yet to be identified. The body was lying near an under-construction canal over Subarnarekha River in the Ghurabandha Police Station area. Boulders used to bludgeon him were also found near the murder spot along with some Maoist posters calling for a hike in wages of kendu (Diospyros Melanoxylon) leaves collectors. However, Police cannot be sure of the rebel hand as of now, as the posters can be old. "At the moment, we are not in a position to say for sure that the Maoists committed the murder. The body has been recovered and sent for autopsy to Ghatshila government hospital," Additional Superintendent of Police (anti-Naxalite operations) Sanjiv Kumar Burnwal said.
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April - 17 
Concerned over the sudden increase in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] attacks on Security Forces (SFs) in the last few days, National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval is expected to review operations against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Ma
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Concerned over the sudden increase in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] attacks on Security Forces (SFs) in the last few days, National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval is expected to review operations against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) with top security and intelligence agencies in the days ahead, reports The Asian Age on April 18. Sources said both the Prime Minister’s Office and the Union Home Ministry (UHM) are on the same page on the issue of adopting a tough policy against the Naxals and to go on the offensive against them, specially in three key states of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand. Apart from reviewing the preparedness of the security forces involved in anti-Naxal operations, the NSA will also look into the aspect of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) not being followed by the security personnel.
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April - 17 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) Nagrota based 16 Corps Lieutenant General KH Singh speaking to reporters in Rajouri District on April 17 said that the militants were planning infiltration and carry out strikes on Army and Police installations in Jam
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) Nagrota based 16 Corps Lieutenant General KH Singh speaking to reporters in Rajouri District on April 17 said that the militants were planning infiltration and carry out strikes on Army and Police installations in Jammu, Samba and Kathua Districts, reports Daily Excelsior. He said “We have inputs. The militants were planning the infiltration attempts to carry out terror attacks. But let me assure you, we are fully alert and will not allow the terrorists to succeed in their nefarious designs.”
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April - 17 
Maoist posters were found near Kurli panchayat office under Bisamcuttack Police Station limits in Rayagada District on April 17, reports New Indian Express. In the posters, Maoists protested the aggressive operation of the Central Reserve Police Forc
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Maoist posters were found near Kurli panchayat office under Bisamcuttack Police Station limits in Rayagada District on April 17, reports New Indian Express. In the posters, Maoists protested the aggressive operation of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) against them and the plan to establish new CRPF camps in Niyamgiri. The posters and banners were found a day after the Inspector General (IG) of CRPF, Piyush Anand, took stock of the steps taken to curtail Maoist menace in the District.
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April - 17 
On April 17, a supervisor employed in Nayak Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, engaged in construction of railway line, was abducted by suspected Kuki militants from Tousem area of Tamenglong District, reports Nagaland Post. The supervisor has been identified a
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On April 17, a supervisor employed in Nayak Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, engaged in construction of railway line, was abducted by suspected Kuki militants from Tousem area of Tamenglong District, reports Nagaland Post. The supervisor has been identified as Hadendra Kumar Rabidash.
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April - 17 
On April 17, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crimes) T Ravi Kumar Murthy informed, “Even after conducting more awareness campaigns, Visakhapatnam tops the list of cities in the country where the highest number of cyber crime cases are registered”, rep
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On April 17, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crimes) T Ravi Kumar Murthy informed, “Even after conducting more awareness campaigns, Visakhapatnam tops the list of cities in the country where the highest number of cyber crime cases are registered”, reports New Indian Express. Ravi Kumar Murthy said that the Police Department files at least one cyber crime case a day, of which phishing crimes are the highest, followed by crimes against women through social networking sites.
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April - 17 
On April 17, Police surprised cordon and search operations at Paona bazar in Imphal West and Singjamei in Imphal East Districts and detained 20 persons for further verification reports The Sangai Express.
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On April 17, Police surprised cordon and search operations at Paona bazar in Imphal West and Singjamei in Imphal East Districts and detained 20 persons for further verification reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 17 
Police arrested separatist leader Masarat Alam on April 17 (today) from his house in Srinagar, reports Times of India. Talking to media persons about Masarat Alam's arrest, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), said
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Police arrested separatist leader Masarat Alam on April 17 (today) from his house in Srinagar, reports Times of India. Talking to media persons about Masarat Alam's arrest, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), said "There's no compromise on any account, we are very clear on how such people have to be treated. The Centre is keeping a close watch on the situation.”
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April - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants belonging to Zosangbera faction of Hmar People's Convention -Democracy (HPC-D), including, ‘army chief’, Laropuia, in Ramnagar area of Silchar town in Cachar District on April 17, reports The Telegraph
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants belonging to Zosangbera faction of Hmar People's Convention -Democracy (HPC-D), including, ‘army chief’, Laropuia, in Ramnagar area of Silchar town in Cachar District on April 17, reports The Telegraph .
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April - 17 
Separatist leader Masarat Alam was sent to seven-day Police custody on April 17, reports Times of India. Masarat was arrested earlier in the day in the case registered in Budgam Police Station in connection with the provocative actions during the ra
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Separatist leader Masarat Alam was sent to seven-day Police custody on April 17, reports Times of India. Masarat was arrested earlier in the day in the case registered in Budgam Police Station in connection with the provocative actions during the rally in Srinagar on April 15.
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April - 17 
Strategies have been drawn to rein in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kandhamal and its neighbouring Districts, said Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjeev Marik on April 17, reports New Indian Express. Inaugurating the T
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Strategies have been drawn to rein in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Kandhamal and its neighbouring Districts, said Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjeev Marik on April 17, reports New Indian Express. Inaugurating the Town Police Station in Phulbani in Kandhamal District, Marik said Maoist groups are aiding the villagers in cultivation of ganja in rural pockets of the District with an aim to increase their hold over the area. Since the contraband is cultivated in large areas, it is not possible to destroy it manually. It has been decided to uproot the illegally cultivated ganja with the help of machines, said Marik.
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April - 17 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder and Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) 'chief' Hafiz Muhammad Saeed held a rally in support of Kashmir separatist leader Masarat Alam in Lahore on April 17, reports IBNLIVE. This rally came right after Alam was arrested for raisi
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder and Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) 'chief' Hafiz Muhammad Saeed held a rally in support of Kashmir separatist leader Masarat Alam in Lahore on April 17, reports IBNLIVE. This rally came right after Alam was arrested for raising pro-Pakistani slogans and waving Pakistani flag in Srinagar on Syed Ali Shah Geelani's return from Delhi. Despite the arrest, Alam remained defiant and said that the scheduled rally in Tral against the death of a youth in an encounter with Army will continue as planned. Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani though remains under house arrest. Both the Hurriyat hardliners were slated to hold a rally in Tral. The action comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party, an ally in the Jammu and Kashmir Government, threatened to skip the next Cabinet meeting if Masarat was not arrested. Masarat Alam has been booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
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April - 17 
Eight militants were killed when gunship helicopters shelled their hideouts in Kasha, Babo Tang Killay, Drand Sheikhan and Ahat Mela area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 17, reports The News. “The gunship heli
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Eight militants were killed when gunship helicopters shelled their hideouts in Kasha, Babo Tang Killay, Drand Sheikhan and Ahat Mela area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 17, reports The News. “The gunship helicopters targeted three militant hideouts in the central parts of the Orakzai Agency. Eight militants were killed in the shelling,” an official source said. Security Forces claimed that two commanders were among the dead. However, they didn’t disclose the identities of the slain commanders.
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April - 17 
Masood Hamid, Marketing Director for Dawn and Pakistan Herald Publications Limited (PHPL), was killed in his car in Phase-8 area of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 17, reports Dawn. The unidentifie
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Masood Hamid, Marketing Director for Dawn and Pakistan Herald Publications Limited (PHPL), was killed in his car in Phase-8 area of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 17, reports Dawn. The unidentified militants also left the weapon used in the murder in his car before fleeing the incident site.
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April - 17 
The Director General of ISPR, Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa, on April 17 tweeted quoting Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif as saying that Pakistan and Afghanistan will continue targeting terrorists on the their respective sides o
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The Director General of ISPR, Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa, on April 17 tweeted quoting Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif as saying that Pakistan and Afghanistan will continue targeting terrorists on the their respective sides of the border, ensuring total denial of space to terror elements, reports The News. General Raheel Sharif expressed these views during his meeting with the Afghan National Army’s Chief of General Staff General Sher Mohammad Karimi, who called on him at the General Headquarters here on Friday, the ISPR press release said. During the meeting, the matters related to peace and stability in the region, especially in Afghanistan, Pak-Afghan border management and measures to further enhance defence and training cooperation between both the armies were discussed.
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April - 17 
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) issued its annual report titled “State of Human Rights in 2014” on April 17 revealed that 1,723 Pakistanis lost their lives and 3,143 were injured during 2014 in 1,206 terrorist attacks, including 26 sui
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The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) issued its annual report titled “State of Human Rights in 2014” on April 17 revealed that 1,723 Pakistanis lost their lives and 3,143 were injured during 2014 in 1,206 terrorist attacks, including 26 suicide hits, reports Daily Times. The report stated that Pakistan in 2014 witnessed surge in sectarian violence, attack on minorities, media censorship, and remained the worst polio-affected country. The report stated that no laws were made by the Federal Government to safeguard the interests of religious minorities. According to the report a total of 144 incidents of sectarian violence were reported from across the country, out of which 144 were sectarian-related terrorist attacks and three sectarian clashes. On freedom of thought the report stated that 11 Hindu temples and churches were attacked in Sindh, two attacks were carried out against the Zikri sect in Balochistan. The HRCP annual report said that Shia pilgrims’ buses passing through Balochistan and passenger buses and vans plying between Gilgit-Baltistan and the rest of the country had to travel in convoys under security escorts. Pakistan was termed the most dangerous country in the world for media, with 14 journalists and media workers killed in 2014 alone. The country recorded 627,116 cases of crimes against people and property during 2014 as against 634,404 in 2013 – a nominal fall. Sindh Police registered 1,261 cases of kidnapping of women for forced marriages in 2014. There were 114 cases of acid attacks in Pakistan, involving 159 victims, reports said. According to the report, 1,723 people were killed and 3,143 were injured during 2014 in 1,206 terrorist attacks – including 26 suicide hits. Sectarian violence killed 210 people, 45 members of polio teams — vaccinators and their facilitators —were killed. No laws were made by the Federal Government to safeguard the interests of religious minorities and only two bills related to minorities were passed at the provincial level by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, report said. According to the report under ‘Law and law-making’ section, parliament made 10 laws, less than half the previous year’s 22, nine presidential ordinances were promulgated. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa passed the highest number of provincial acts and ordinances followed by Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan in 2014, the provincial legislation amounting to 137, and provincial assemblies performance were better than national assembly. There were 3,392 encounters in 2014 as against 2,616 in 2013 in Sindh. 925 suspects were killed in shootouts and 160 personnel of Police and Rangers fell in the line of duty in Karachi. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police killed 26 persons in encounters. Punjab Police killed 276 suspected criminals and arrested 322 while 27 Policemen died and 59 suspected criminals and 73 Policemen got injured in 283 encounters in 2014. While, 231 persons were sentenced to death by the courts.
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April - 17 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder and Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) 'chief' Hafiz Muhammad Saeed held a rally in support of Kashmir separatist leader Masarat Alam in Lahore on April 17, reports IBNLIVE. This rally came right after Alam was arrested for raisi
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder and Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) 'chief' Hafiz Muhammad Saeed held a rally in support of Kashmir separatist leader Masarat Alam in Lahore on April 17, reports IBNLIVE. This rally came right after Alam was arrested for raising pro-Pakistani slogans and waving Pakistani flag in Srinagar on Syed Ali Shah Geelani's return from Delhi. Despite the arrest, Alam remained defiant and said that the scheduled rally in Tral against the death of a youth in an encounter with Army will continue as planned. Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani though remains under house arrest. Both the Hurriyat hardliners were slated to hold a rally in Tral. The action comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party, an ally in the Jammu and Kashmir Government, threatened to skip the next Cabinet meeting if Masarat was not arrested. Masarat Alam has been booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
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April - 18 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activist Macha Suguna alias Aruna alias Shanta surrendered on April 18 in the presence of Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Sanpreet Singh at the District Police headquarters in Warangal District, reports The
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activist Macha Suguna alias Aruna alias Shanta surrendered on April 18 in the presence of Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Sanpreet Singh at the District Police headquarters in Warangal District, reports The Hindu. She was the in-charge and area committee member of the Maoist party Janatana Sarkar (People’s government) Krishi wing, which is one of the nine departments of Janatana Sarkar being run in Dandakaranya of Chhattisgarh State.
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April - 18 
In view of failure of the Meghalaya government to provide the rehabilitation package, breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has decided to organize Bawil-Dawil, a betting game, to raise funds to look after its cadres, reports
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In view of failure of the Meghalaya government to provide the rehabilitation package, breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has decided to organize Bawil-Dawil, a betting game, to raise funds to look after its cadres, reports The Shillong Times on April 19 .ANVC-B stated that they were left with no option but to organise this game to sustain themselves after they were betrayed by the State government.
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April - 18 
Investigation into suspected terror funding and hawala (illegal money transfer) operations of the infamous 'D' company has been launched with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) bringing under its scanner a INR 30 billion global money laundering ring al
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Investigation into suspected terror funding and hawala (illegal money transfer) operations of the infamous 'D' company has been launched with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) bringing under its scanner a INR 30 billion global money laundering ring allegedly involving family members and associates of late Iqbal Mirchi- who was a right-hand man of fugitive Pakistan-based don Dawood Ibrahim, oneindia.com reports on April 19. The suspects, some of whom have been accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts and others who have been active associates of Iqbal Mirchi in his underworld acts, have perpetrated hawala and money laundering. ED has issued over a dozen notices to two sons and the widow of Mirchi, his relatives, their constituted attorneys and business associates even as it has written to the Mumbai Police Crime Branch, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Maharashtra land records authorities seeking their cooperation in a criminal probe that involves about 50 tainted assets in over 10 countries, a clutch of about 40 firms in the country and abroad and a maze of at least 20 bank accounts in India and some private banks overseas. The agency which has also registered a case under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) recently to probe the entire gamut of complex real estate transactions found that at least four buildings, measuring about 6,132 sq mtrs in total, and located in Mumbai's Worli Sea Face were sold off by Mirchi's family in 2010 by creating "fictitious identities" and front companies in "contravention of RBI guidelines and FEMA rules."
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April - 18 
Myanmar army has reportedly made an incursion into the Manipur sector of Indo-Myanmar and occupied Indian territory lying between boundary pillar number 6 (new) and 95 (old) at Choro Khunou village in Ukhrul District, on April 18 reports Nagaland Pos
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Myanmar army has reportedly made an incursion into the Manipur sector of Indo-Myanmar and occupied Indian territory lying between boundary pillar number 6 (new) and 95 (old) at Choro Khunou village in Ukhrul District, on April 18 reports Nagaland Post . According to reports, a team of Myanmar’s military officers accompanied by a group of army and policemen intruded into Indian territory at Choro area and evicted 30 villagers on April 18.There have been reports that India and Myanmar had reached an understanding on ceding some part of Choro Khunou to Myanmar in exchange for a piece of land at Moreh town in Chandel District.
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April - 18 
On April 18, a sharpshooter, identified as Jaan Usman Khan, wanted in several cases ranging from extortion to smuggling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and allegedly associated with jailed underworld don Abu Salem, was arrested by the Delhi Police
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On April 18, a sharpshooter, identified as Jaan Usman Khan, wanted in several cases ranging from extortion to smuggling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and allegedly associated with jailed underworld don Abu Salem, was arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch, reports The Hindu. “On April 18, information was received at the Eastern Range of the Crime Branch that Khan would come to the Interstate Bus Terminal at Kashmere Gate to meet some of his associates. Our team, led by additional CP Ashok Chand, apprehended him. A country-made pistol and three live cartridges were recovered from his possession,” Ravindra Yadav, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) said.
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April - 18 
One person was killed on April 18 in Police firing at the protesters in Narbal of Srinagar, reports Times of India. Violence had erupted on April 17 after authorities denied permission to the hardline All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) faction led
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One person was killed on April 18 in Police firing at the protesters in Narbal of Srinagar, reports Times of India. Violence had erupted on April 17 after authorities denied permission to the hardline All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) faction led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani to hold a march from Srinagar to Tral to protest the killing of a youth in an Army operation on April 13.
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April - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an IK Songbijit Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant, identified as ‘platoon commander of Chirang platoon’ Samar Basumatary alias Sona, from Chetnaguri village in Kokrajhar District on Ap
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an IK Songbijit Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant, identified as ‘platoon commander of Chirang platoon’ Samar Basumatary alias Sona, from Chetnaguri village in Kokrajhar District on April 18, reports The Shillong Times. SFs recovered a 7.65 mm pistol (factory made), three live rounds, one hand grenade and other war like stores from him.
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April - 18 
Supreme Court will again hear the special leave petition filed by the jailed ‘chairman’ of GNLA, Champion R. Sangma, who challenged an order which detained him under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA),on May 15, reports The Telegraph on A
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Supreme Court will again hear the special leave petition filed by the jailed ‘chairman’ of GNLA, Champion R. Sangma, who challenged an order which detained him under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA),on May 15, reports The Telegraph on April 19.
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April - 18 
The Assam Tribune reports that on April 18, South Garo Hills Police rescued an abducted individual, identified as Kishori Lal, who was abducted by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, after a brief encounter. The abductee was a m
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The Assam Tribune reports that on April 18, South Garo Hills Police rescued an abducted individual, identified as Kishori Lal, who was abducted by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, after a brief encounter. The abductee was a manager at a petrol pump in Baghmara in South Garo Hills District. He was rescued from near Komlabagan near Patalgittim in South Garo Hills.
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April - 18 
The encounter of two Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives on April 4 in Telangana has led to a threat to the lives of Police officers as Pakistan based outfits now plan to attack Police and carry out serial explosions to avenge the de
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The encounter of two Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives on April 4 in Telangana has led to a threat to the lives of Police officers as Pakistan based outfits now plan to attack Police and carry out serial explosions to avenge the deaths of the terrorists, The Times of India reports on April 19. Central intelligence agencies have intercepted phone calls from Pakistan in which leaders of terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Indian Mujahideen (IM) are heard 'vowing' to avenge the encounter killing of Aijajuddeen and Mohammad Aslam by Telangana Police. IM operative Riyaz Bhatkal is heard talking to his counterparts here in India about causing a series of explosions targeting Police Officers. "They are using the words badla lenge (we will take revenge) very soon on the conversations and have asked their men to be prepared here," said a top official. The source added that there have been calls from other Pakistan based terror leaders as well on the encounter. "The Pakistan based outfits may also use this as an opportunity to come back in prominence since security agencies have managed to contain their activities for past several months. Riyaz Bhatkal, Iqbal Bhatkal and LeT bosses are desperate to carry out attacks and enticing old inactive SIMI members in the name of revenge may work for them. We are constantly monitoring the activities of these groups," said a counter-terror official.
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April - 18 
Troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Territorial Army (TA) and Police on April 18 recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition from Kalaban forests in Makhni Dhar area of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army and Police carried out joint search
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Troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Territorial Army (TA) and Police on April 18 recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition from Kalaban forests in Makhni Dhar area of Reasi District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army and Police carried out joint search operation in Kalaban forests after developing specific inputs about dump of arms and ammunition. They recovered one AK-56 rifle, one AK-56 magazine, 60 rounds of ammunition of AK 56, 14 rounds of ammunition of Pika gun and one Chinese hand grenade. The joint search operation was launched on April 17.
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April - 18 
Two GNLA militants, identified as Mukundo Rabha and Apurba Rabha were arrested on April 18, from Damas Kaskona village in North Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. A 9mm pistol, one magazine, three rounds of live ammunition and incriminating
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Two GNLA militants, identified as Mukundo Rabha and Apurba Rabha were arrested on April 18, from Damas Kaskona village in North Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. A 9mm pistol, one magazine, three rounds of live ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from them.
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April - 18 
A convicted prisoner on death row, identified as Manzoor Wasli was hanged in Vehari’s District Jail on April 18, reported Pakistan Today. Wasli killed a Policeman during a robbery attempt in 2001. A local anti-terrorism court (ATC) had convicted him
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A convicted prisoner on death row, identified as Manzoor Wasli was hanged in Vehari’s District Jail on April 18, reported Pakistan Today. Wasli killed a Policeman during a robbery attempt in 2001. A local anti-terrorism court (ATC) had convicted him and awarded him double death penalty.
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April - 18 
A local Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on April 18 cleared the chief of the Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat Muhammadi (TNSM), Sufi Muhammad, in 16 more terrorism cases, reports Daily Times. Sufi Muhammad was acquitted due to lack of evidence against him in the
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A local Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on April 18 cleared the chief of the Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat Muhammadi (TNSM), Sufi Muhammad, in 16 more terrorism cases, reports Daily Times. Sufi Muhammad was acquitted due to lack of evidence against him in the cases, all of which were registered under the anti-terrorism act. Judge Abdul Rauf of the ATC, who conducted proceedings inside the Peshawar Central Jail, also issued orders to transfer the remaining three cases against the TNSM chief to courts in Swat. The trial of Sufi Mohammad in different terrorism cases has been conducted inside the maximum-security Peshawar Central Jail for security reasons.
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April - 18 
One of the top commanders of the Haqqani Network was among six militants killed during clashes with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Beermal area of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 18, reports The Expres
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One of the top commanders of the Haqqani Network was among six militants killed during clashes with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Beermal area of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 18, reports The Express Tribune. The law enforcement personnel also arrested nine militants while one managed to escape in the hills. The commander of the Haqqani Network was identified as Farooq Zadran who was killed in Beermal, the border area between North and South Waziristan Agency.
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April - 18 
Six terrorists of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in an encounter in the Afghan Basti near the Super Highway in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 18, reports The News. Police said that they conducted a raid acting on a tip
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Six terrorists of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in an encounter in the Afghan Basti near the Super Highway in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 18, reports The News. Police said that they conducted a raid acting on a tip-off regarding terrorists hiding out in the Afghan settlement. Upon seeing the raiding party the terrorists opened fire upon them. In the ensuing gunfight six terrorists were killed belonging to TTP Maulvi Fazlullah group. Police identified two out of the six terrorists as Ahmed and Sarwat. Ahmed was a commander of the deceased former TTP Chief Hakimullah Mehsud and has been injured in a drone strike in Waziristan after which he relocated to Karachi to seek medical treatment.
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April - 18 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder and Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) 'chief' Hafiz Muhammad Saeed on April 18 admitted that his organisation helps the Pakistan Army in supporting Kashmiris, reports Zee News. Speaking during an interview with Pakistan's Channe
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder and Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) 'chief' Hafiz Muhammad Saeed on April 18 admitted that his organisation helps the Pakistan Army in supporting Kashmiris, reports Zee News. Speaking during an interview with Pakistan's Channel 24, Saeed said, “There are lakhs of people in Kashmir who are demanding freedom. If the Indian government resorts to firing then we will also retaliate in a strong manner.” “We support Pakistan, Pakistan government and Pakistan Army in their effort to help the people of Kashmir who don't have freedom. And we call it jihad,” he added. Saeed said further, “Pakistan and its government have always maintained that people of Kashmir should get their rights. Whatever the Pakistani government does to achieve this is jihad for us and we support Pakistan, Pakistani government and Pakistani forces.”
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April - 18 
Three people were injured when two unidentified militants hurled a grenade in Bolton Market on MA Jinnah Road in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 18 reported Dawn.
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Three people were injured when two unidentified militants hurled a grenade in Bolton Market on MA Jinnah Road in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 18 reported Dawn.
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April - 18 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) said that it will raise objection to the process of constitution drafting through majority if the Constitution Assembly (CA) moves ahead by disregarding the opposition, reports ekantipur.com on Apr
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) said that it will raise objection to the process of constitution drafting through majority if the Constitution Assembly (CA) moves ahead by disregarding the opposition, reports ekantipur.com on April 19. The Maoist party made such reaction in the wake of the decision made by the ruling parties— Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)—to take the CA process ahead so as to promulgate the new constitution by mid July, if the consensus cannot be forged with the opposition parties. “We will protest if the ruling parties go ahead with the process. Problems will not be resolved simply by going to process without forging consensus on the basic elements of constitution writing,” said UCPN-M Standing Committee member Agni Sapkota.
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April - 18 
15 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jama'at-e-Islami (JeI), were arrested with bombs and leaflets in Mirpur sub-district under Kushtia District on April 18, reports The Daily Star. Police raided Darus Salam Academy, a JeI sc
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15 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jama'at-e-Islami (JeI), were arrested with bombs and leaflets in Mirpur sub-district under Kushtia District on April 18, reports The Daily Star. Police raided Darus Salam Academy, a JeI school, where the ICS cadres were holding a secret meeting. They recovered six bombs and 70 leaflets from their possession.
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April - 18 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP (Member of Parliament) M A Sumanthiran said that the TNA has no allegiance to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as it is not in favour of terrorism, reports Colombo Page on April 19. He said that "We do not
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP (Member of Parliament) M A Sumanthiran said that the TNA has no allegiance to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as it is not in favour of terrorism, reports Colombo Page on April 19. He said that "We do not have any allegiance to the LTTE nor are we committed to their ideology. We stand up for the rights of the Tamil people but we are not in favour of terrorism nor do we encourage it and everyone knows this." He also dismissed concerns over resurgence of the LTTE, saying it is an effort by political parties to create fear among the people. "But even if there is such a move the people will not allow it or support it as it is they who have suffered the most during the war. Therefore the people are quite steadfast in not allowing such terrorism to begin again as they know that they will be the ones that are worst affected," he added.
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April - 19 
A non-local, identified as Phul Babu Rai was shot at by unidentified militants on April 19, near Bijoy Govinda temple in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. He had earlier received monetary demand from some unknown persons, who did not
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A non-local, identified as Phul Babu Rai was shot at by unidentified militants on April 19, near Bijoy Govinda temple in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. He had earlier received monetary demand from some unknown persons, who did not disclose the name of their group.
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April - 19 
A senior functionary of Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K), identified as ‘major general’ Ponglum Phom was arrested on April 19, from Pongo village in Longleng District, reports Nagaland Post. A .303 rifle and live ammunition of AK 47 rifle were recov
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A senior functionary of Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K), identified as ‘major general’ Ponglum Phom was arrested on April 19, from Pongo village in Longleng District, reports Nagaland Post. A .303 rifle and live ammunition of AK 47 rifle were recovered from him.
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April - 19 
A top Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorist, identified as Ibrahim Sheikh alias Lal Mohammad who was wanted in the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman blast case, was arrested in Pakur District when he was coming out of Tilbhitta railway station on
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A top Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorist, identified as Ibrahim Sheikh alias Lal Mohammad who was wanted in the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman blast case, was arrested in Pakur District when he was coming out of Tilbhitta railway station on April 19, Jharkhand Police Chief DK Pandey told, reports The Times of India. Police recovered a revolver, six live cartridges, four crude bombs and an electronic chip which contains JMB supplied Jehadi materials. Ibrahim Sheikh who is from Shahebnagar village in West Bengal's Murshidabad District, visited Jharkhand's Pakur and Sahebganj Districts frequently to recruit members for JMB. "He (Ibrahim) was the right-hand man of Sajid Sheikh, the chief of JMB operations in India. He was sharing a significant part of Sajid's responsibility after his arrest in November 2014 in connection with the Burdwan blasts," Pakur Superintendent of Police (SO) Anoop Birthary stated. A police officer said Ibrahim, who had links with top JMB leaders, worked as a chief recruiter and co-ordinator in West Bengal and Jharkhand. "He was working as the chief of a local madrasa, Fatima-ul-Zahra, at Musimnagar area of West Bengal's Murshidabad District. He has accepted that the recruits for JMB were trained and radicalized at the madarsa," Birthary said, adding, "he has admitted that he has, so far, recruited over a dozen boys from Jharkhand."
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April - 19 
According to State Officials, Government of India (GoI) has not been paying any heed to the State government’s eagerness to invite Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for peace talks, as it has received intelligence inputs from the Intelli
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According to State Officials, Government of India (GoI) has not been paying any heed to the State government’s eagerness to invite Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) for peace talks, as it has received intelligence inputs from the Intelligence Bureau (IB) as well as the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) about the dwindling numbers and its gradual disintegration, reports The Shillong Times on April 19. According to a senior official, “As per the intelligence inputs received by the Union government, the outfit does not have enough weapons at its disposal”. Meghalaya Police sources have also corroborated the IB claims and confirmed that there are only 25 senior HNLC members including the ‘general secretary’ and the ‘commander-in-chief’ who are active and still at large. According to the police sources, new recruits do not receive any instruction or training since the HNLC does not have any functional training camp.
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April - 19 
HNLC has called for a 12-hour shut down on April 22 in Khasi-Jaintia Hill region, “in protest against the Indian political leadership and for the atrocities perpetrated by the Sangh Parivar (a group of Hindu nationalist organisation) on minorities”,
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HNLC has called for a 12-hour shut down on April 22 in Khasi-Jaintia Hill region, “in protest against the Indian political leadership and for the atrocities perpetrated by the Sangh Parivar (a group of Hindu nationalist organisation) on minorities”, reports The Sentinel.
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April - 19 
In view of “highly alarming reports’’ about all out attempts by the militants to infiltrate into India, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to deploy more Central Armed Police Forces (CPFs) on the International Border (IB) behind the
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In view of “highly alarming reports’’ about all out attempts by the militants to infiltrate into India, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to deploy more Central Armed Police Forces (CPFs) on the International Border (IB) behind the Border Security Force (BSF) to ensure even if the militants managed to breach the fencing, reports Daily Excelsior on April 20. Sources said there had been reports that encouraged by open support of Pakistan Army and Jamat-ul-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Sayeed, over a dozen militants in full combat dresses have been camping close to the IB in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District with a view to infiltrate into this side. April 19’s shelling and firing by the Pakistan Rangers was clearly aimed at infiltration by the militants, they added. Sources further said, the MHA has decided to deploy more CPFs along the IB from Kathua to Akhnoor behind the BSF. This will help check any infiltration by the militants breaching fencing or crossing through some uncovered portions of Nullahs especially when they were flooded during the rains. Police authorities too have strengthened their positions in all border areas of Kathua, Samba and Jammu Districts to check movement of the militants.
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April - 19 
Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) has vowed to launch action against people who the outfit called "educational traders" until the right to compulsory education is ensured to marginalized section of the society, reports E
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Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) has vowed to launch action against people who the outfit called "educational traders" until the right to compulsory education is ensured to marginalized section of the society, reports E-pao on April 20.
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April - 19 
Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana, on April 19 stated that the Government does not have any intention to hold talks with Democrats faction of Hmar People’s Convention (HPC-D), reports The Assam Tribune. He also stated that said he would introduce t
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Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana, on April 19 stated that the Government does not have any intention to hold talks with Democrats faction of Hmar People’s Convention (HPC-D), reports The Assam Tribune. He also stated that said he would introduce the Mizoram Disturbed Areas Bill, 2015 in the next session of the State Assembly likely to be held in July.
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April - 19 
Pakistani Rangers on April 19 resorted to mortar shelling in forward villages of Hiranagar sector in Kathua District sending wave of panic among the villagers living in forward areas, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources told that the Pakistani
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Pakistani Rangers on April 19 resorted to mortar shelling in forward villages of Hiranagar sector in Kathua District sending wave of panic among the villagers living in forward areas, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources told that the Pakistani Rangers resorted to shelling after the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel fired couple of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) rounds to thwart infiltration attempt by two militants on the International Border (IB) in Hiranagar sector. The BSF personnel observed movement of two suspected militants about 20 meters inside the Indian Territory of the border, who were trying to infiltrate from Hiranagar sector. To prevent the infiltration bid, the BSF personnel fired two rounds from UBGL. The mortar shelling was followed by small arms firing for few minutes. However, there had been no casualties or damage in the Pakistani shelling.
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April - 19 
Police arrested Rijus Ekka alias Khakha, a member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) area committee, from Bagicha Toli in Tupudana in Jagannathpur on the outskirts of Ranchi District on April 19, reports The Telegraph. Khakha was wan
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Police arrested Rijus Ekka alias Khakha, a member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) area committee, from Bagicha Toli in Tupudana in Jagannathpur on the outskirts of Ranchi District on April 19, reports The Telegraph. Khakha was wanted in several Maoist-related cases. Banned Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literatures, one mobile phone and two SIM cards were recovered from his possession.
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April - 19 
Police on April 19 fired tear gas shells in Narbal of Budgam District as protesters pelted stones at Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) blocking the Srinagar-Gulmarg road, reports Daily Excelsior. The youth were protesting against killing
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Police on April 19 fired tear gas shells in Narbal of Budgam District as protesters pelted stones at Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) blocking the Srinagar-Gulmarg road, reports Daily Excelsior. The youth were protesting against killing of 16-year old boy, Suhail Ahmad Sofi, who was killed in Police firing on April 18 at Narbal.
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April - 19 
SFs had killed another NDFB-IKS militant, identified as Engarlang, at Bogijuli in Sonitpur District on April 19. Another NDFB-IKS militant managed to escape into the nearby thick vegetation. One 7.62 mm pistol, ammunition, two mobile phones, 8 SIM ca
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SFs had killed another NDFB-IKS militant, identified as Engarlang, at Bogijuli in Sonitpur District on April 19. Another NDFB-IKS militant managed to escape into the nearby thick vegetation. One 7.62 mm pistol, ammunition, two mobile phones, 8 SIM cards and a Pulsar bike were recovered from the encounter spot
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April - 19 
The Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R) claimed that that the “basic idea” behind naming NSCN- Reformation was also its “humble attempt” to reform the Naga National movement by involving all the people, reports Nagaland Post on April 20. The ‘minist
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The Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R) claimed that that the “basic idea” behind naming NSCN- Reformation was also its “humble attempt” to reform the Naga National movement by involving all the people, reports Nagaland Post on April 20. The ‘ministry of information and publicity’ (MIP) secretary said they intentionally did not tag the name of the party with the name of the leaders as “it is neither a personal movement nor a private issue.
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April - 19 
Two Policemen, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and a Constable, involved in the shooting incident have been arrested after a case of murder under Section 302 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) was registered against them at the local Police St
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Two Policemen, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and a Constable, involved in the shooting incident have been arrested after a case of murder under Section 302 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) was registered against them at the local Police Station, reports Asian Age on April 19. Police spokesman, Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kumar Pandita said “Preliminary investigation reveals that Constable Javaid Ahmad fired with his service rifle on the directions of ASI Manzoor Ahmad, in violation of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Both the ASI and the Constable have been arrested and further investigation is underway. The Magam Police Station Station House Officer (SHO), Inspector Khurhseed ur Rehman, has also been attached for lack of supervision.”
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April - 19 
Five militants have been killed and three security personnel injured during clashes between SFs and militants in the area of Nangrosa Sipah of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency on April 19, reports Daily Times.
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Five militants have been killed and three security personnel injured during clashes between SFs and militants in the area of Nangrosa Sipah of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency on April 19, reports Daily Times.
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April - 19 
KP Home Department has issued around 161,441 prohibited bore licences during the past two years, reports Daily Times. According to statistics issued by the provincial Home Ministry, Bannu District has topped the list with around 66,000 licences issue
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KP Home Department has issued around 161,441 prohibited bore licences during the past two years, reports Daily Times. According to statistics issued by the provincial Home Ministry, Bannu District has topped the list with around 66,000 licences issued in past two years. According to media reports, the District administrations have issued the following number of prohibited bore licences: 11,642 in Peshawar, 8,009 in Kohat and 7,721 in Mardan. Chitral was last in the list with around 123 licenses. Other areas in the list comprised of Swabi, Sahab, Karak, Lower Dir, Charsadda, Mansehra, Lakki Marwat, Abbottabad, Malakand, Buner, DI Khan, Nowshera, Hangu, Batgram, Torghar, Kohistan and Upper Dir. Deputy Commissioner Bannu Mohammad Ayaz Khan expressed his dismay over the issuance of 66,000 licences in the District and said that he would check the record in this regard.
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April - 19 
One person was killed while five others were injured in a hand grenade explosion during the cleansing of a canal in the Yasin Manjanwala locality of Lakki Marwat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 19, reports Daily Times. The incident took
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One person was killed while five others were injured in a hand grenade explosion during the cleansing of a canal in the Yasin Manjanwala locality of Lakki Marwat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 19, reports Daily Times. The incident took place in the Yasin Manjanwala where the dwellers of the area were engaged in cleansing of the canal on self-help basis. During the cleansing work a hand grenade buried in the mud blasted, resulting in the death of one person and injuring five others.
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April - 19 
Under the National Action Plan, KP Police have rounded up 416 suspects and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search and strike operation being conducted throughout the province, reports The News. The Police have recovered 45
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Under the National Action Plan, KP Police have rounded up 416 suspects and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search and strike operation being conducted throughout the province, reports The News. The Police have recovered 45 arms and ammunition of different kinds and 555 round of different bore in different parts of the province. Two kg explosive material was also recovered. During the operation, 532 houses and 242 hotels were also checked and 7 cases registered against the violators. During snap checking at 172 checkpoints, 234 suspects were held and 28 arms of different kind and 229 cartridges of different bore were also seized, said an official communiqué.
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April - 19 
A local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) was hacked and shot dead by criminals in Charbalorampur area of the Pabna District on April 19, reports The Daily Star. The deceased is Mohamad Shariful Islam (45), a member of Bharara union unit of JeI and for
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A local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) was hacked and shot dead by criminals in Charbalorampur area of the Pabna District on April 19, reports The Daily Star. The deceased is Mohamad Shariful Islam (45), a member of Bharara union unit of JeI and former member of the union parishad (council). Police said that a masked gang of 4/5 first hacked Shariful with sharp weapons and then shot him. He died on the spot.
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April - 19 
The Prosecution on April 19 pressed five charges against eight Al-Badr men for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed in Jamalpur District during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. The charges include murder, abductio
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The Prosecution on April 19 pressed five charges against eight Al-Badr men for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed in Jamalpur District during the Liberation War, reports The Daily Star. The charges include murder, abduction and torture. The crimes were committed in between April 22 and December 11, 1971 in Jamalpur District. The charges were brought for the eights' alleged involvement in nine criminal incidents. The accused are Ashraf Hossain (64), Professor Sharif Ahammed (71), Abdul Mannan (66), Abdul Bari (62), Harun (58), Abul Hashem (65), Shamsul Haque (75) and AKM Yusuf Ali, 83. Shamsul and Yusuf are in jail while the rest are absconding.
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April - 20 
A hand grenade was found by locals while digging a community pond at Naran Konjil in Imphal West District, on April 20, reports The Sangai Express. The grenade was safely detonated later.
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A hand grenade was found by locals while digging a community pond at Naran Konjil in Imphal West District, on April 20, reports The Sangai Express. The grenade was safely detonated later.
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April - 20 
A joint operation of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Indian Navy busted a Pakistan smuggling racket in the Arabian Sea on April 20, reports The Indian Express. Report said that the ICG and Navy on April 21 brought in a suspicious boat that was seized of
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A joint operation of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Indian Navy busted a Pakistan smuggling racket in the Arabian Sea on April 20, reports The Indian Express. Report said that the ICG and Navy on April 21 brought in a suspicious boat that was seized off the coast of Porbandar (Gujarat) a day before and the eight smugglers from Pakistan are being interrogated. The three-day operation ended when the boat was intercepted by ICGS Sangram around 150 nautical miles off Porbandar coast, Navy officers said. The two boats, ‘Fiza’ and ‘Fatima’, were found sailing close to each other. Coast Guard officials found the contraband consignment from ‘Fiza’ whereas nothing was found from ‘Fatima’. ICG Commander Coast Guard (North West) Kuldip Singh Sheoran said inspection showed that the contraband was pure heroine. “A total of 232 packets were seized from boxes stored in the boat. The international market price of the contraband is estimated to be Rs. 600 crore,” he added. However, the officials refused to comment whether the alleged smugglers have terror links. They were using Satellite phones and GPS (global positioning system) devices. Indian Navy officers said that “The men belong to a large network of drug peddlers who often use Indian waters for smuggling and were carriers.” Senior officers from Navy, Coast Guard and Narcotics Control Bureau are in Porbandar for the interrogation of the arrested smugglers.
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April - 20 
A press release from Sukhdev Konde, the secretary of the North Bastar Divisional Committee of the CPI-Maoist, termed the strike on the Border Security Force (BSF) camp on April 12 in Chhote Betiya village of Kanker District as an “audacious attack.”
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A press release from Sukhdev Konde, the secretary of the North Bastar Divisional Committee of the CPI-Maoist, termed the strike on the Border Security Force (BSF) camp on April 12 in Chhote Betiya village of Kanker District as an “audacious attack.” “The attack was in response to the government’s plan to put up a carpet of camps across Bastar. Sixteen new camps have come up in Bastar in the last six months. But the main aim of this plan is to snatch water, land and forests from the tribals,” said Konde while admitting that Maoist leader Dasmen Salam alias Vikas was killed in the attack which also resulted in the death of a BSF head constable.
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April - 20 
Acting on a tip off Police on April 20 raided Ratua Bazaar area in Malda District and arrested a man on charge of carrying Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), reports echoofindia.com. A Police official said FICN with face value INR 50,000 and a country
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Acting on a tip off Police on April 20 raided Ratua Bazaar area in Malda District and arrested a man on charge of carrying Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), reports echoofindia.com. A Police official said FICN with face value INR 50,000 and a country made hand gun was confiscated from that man. The person is a resident of Chapmoni area in Ratua of Malda. “An inter-border counterfeit currency racket is operating in the area for a long time. We expect the arrest will help us to chalk out the whereabouts and the working method of the racket,” stated a Police official.
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April - 20 
Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has sought Government of India’s (GoI) intervention into the rehabilitation issue of the outfit’s cadres, reports The Shillong Times on April 21. ANVC-B ‘chief’ Bernard Marak stated that
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Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has sought Government of India’s (GoI) intervention into the rehabilitation issue of the outfit’s cadres, reports The Shillong Times on April 21. ANVC-B ‘chief’ Bernard Marak stated that State government was ignoring them even as he recalled that the Government was supposed to take full responsibility for rehabilitation of cadres. He also added that “Our members after disbanding are struggling to knock every door to get support but each time we are greeted with disappointment.” Marak stated that Central level review monitoring was must.
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April - 20 
In a joint meeting, it was decided that classes of all the Catholic schools will commence from April 20 (today), reports The Sangai Express. The ban imposed by military Council of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) completed 19 days. Earlier the sch
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In a joint meeting, it was decided that classes of all the Catholic schools will commence from April 20 (today), reports The Sangai Express. The ban imposed by military Council of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) completed 19 days. Earlier the schools had closed down due to militant threats to catholic schools.
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April - 20 
In view of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bandh (forced shut down) East Khasi Hills District administration has arranged buses for the public to attend their respective offices, reports The Shillong Times on April 21.
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In view of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bandh (forced shut down) East Khasi Hills District administration has arranged buses for the public to attend their respective offices, reports The Shillong Times on April 21.
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April - 20 
On April 20, during a crackdown on illegal taxation and extortion, Dimapur Police arrested two militants near the brick kiln in Dimapur, after one of the arrestees, identified as Atoshe was shot on the leg while trying to runaway, reports Nagaland Po
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On April 20, during a crackdown on illegal taxation and extortion, Dimapur Police arrested two militants near the brick kiln in Dimapur, after one of the arrestees, identified as Atoshe was shot on the leg while trying to runaway, reports Nagaland Post. Meanwhile Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) Cease-Fire Monitoring Cell (CFMC) convenor, Kraibo Chawang confirmed that one of its cadres was shot by a Police team.
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April - 20 
On April 20, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Thockchom Ningthemmani, from Maibam Lokpa Ching in Bishnupur District, reports E-pao. One Pistol with two live rounds was recover
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On April 20, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Thockchom Ningthemmani, from Maibam Lokpa Ching in Bishnupur District, reports E-pao. One Pistol with two live rounds was recovered from him. Investigation revealed that he was involved in extortion of money from contractors.
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April - 20 
On April 20, Security Forces (SFs) arrested an individual, identified as Prasenjit Nandi with arms, from Signal Bosti in Dimapur, reports Nagaland Post. A 7.65mm pistol with 4 live rounds and 2 empty shells were recovered from him.
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On April 20, Security Forces (SFs) arrested an individual, identified as Prasenjit Nandi with arms, from Signal Bosti in Dimapur, reports Nagaland Post. A 7.65mm pistol with 4 live rounds and 2 empty shells were recovered from him.
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April - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) and Police arrested eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) after an encounter with them at village Ram Lila Gachi in Muzaffarpur District on April 20, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip-off, th
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Security Forces (SFs) and Police arrested eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) after an encounter with them at village Ram Lila Gachi in Muzaffarpur District on April 20, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip-off, the SFs comprising Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Task Force (STF) and District Police raided the village in search of scores of Maoists hiding there. The Maoists, however, tried to escape by firing on the SFs who returned the fire in which a Maoist sustained injuries. The injured Maoist was among the eight arrested. "None of our officers got injured in the mission. We have been on mission for four days during which we interrogated and arrested few people. On April 19, we arrested another Maoist Dhiru Yadav who after interrogation led us to this group," said Muzaffarpur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ranjit Mishra. Police recovered bombs, one rifle, one pistol, two country-made rifles, many explosives, chargers and uniforms from their possession.
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April - 20 
Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed a senior leader of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Praneshwar Narzary alias Daokhoumwi, at Kochugaon Pepso Gravel Road of Kokrajhar District o
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Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed a senior leader of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Praneshwar Narzary alias Daokhoumwi, at Kochugaon Pepso Gravel Road of Kokrajhar District on April 20, reports The Sentinel. A 7.65 mm pistol with a magazine with three rounds, two fired cases and a hand grenade were recovered from the encounter site. Search is on for other militants who were engaged in the gunfight.
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April - 20 
Sources said that after Pakistan failed to unite various factions of separatists groups in Kashmir, they are now strengthening All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and forming an alliance of various separatists around the
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Sources said that after Pakistan failed to unite various factions of separatists groups in Kashmir, they are now strengthening All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and forming an alliance of various separatists around the Hurriyat hawk, reports Daily Excelsior on April 21. It was decided a month ago in a meeting of the top functionaries of Government of Pakistan and its agencies that Geelani will be strengthened and other groups will be asked to rally around him. After all efforts failed to unite separatists, it was decided that APHC led by Geelani will be strengthened. The exit of seven separatist leaders from APHC led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was part of strengthening the Geelani faction of APHC. The leaders who parted ways with Mirwaiz include Zaffar Akbar Bhat, Saleem Geelani, Yasmeen Raja and Bashir Andrabi. These leaders are likely to join APHC led by Geelani. Few more senior members of APHC led by Mirwaiz are likely to part ways with Mirwaiz to join Geelani faction of APHC soon. This will weaken the Mirwaiz faction of APHC and isolate some of its leaders with whom Geelani has reservations. Sources further said that since the formation of Government by Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Government has thrown its weight behind Geelani. Earlier, when former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf was in power, he had thrown his weight behind Mirwaiz.
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April - 20 
Sumi Hoho (apex body of Sumi tribe) appealed to the Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) and the Government of India (GoI) for extension of ceasefire “in the larger interest of the Nagas, reports Nagaland Post on April 21.
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Sumi Hoho (apex body of Sumi tribe) appealed to the Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) and the Government of India (GoI) for extension of ceasefire “in the larger interest of the Nagas, reports Nagaland Post on April 21.
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April - 20 
The arrest of a top Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant, Ibrahim Sheikh on April 18 in connection with the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman blast case in West Bengal has prompted the state intelligence department to begin investigation into JMB n
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The arrest of a top Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant, Ibrahim Sheikh on April 18 in connection with the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman blast case in West Bengal has prompted the state intelligence department to begin investigation into JMB network in Jharkhand, The Times of India reports on April 21. "The arrest of Ibrahim Sheikh in Pakur has further corroborated reports that JMB is trying to expand its network in the state. In January, a JMB terrorist was arrested from Sahebganj," Jharkhand Police Spokesperson S N Pradhan stated on April 20. Both Pakur and Sahebganj are Muslim-dominated districts in the northeastern part of Jharkhand where West Bengal's chicken neck separates them from Bangladesh. "The demography and geography work to their (the terrorist's) advantage. The culture is almost the same and they manage to brainwash the youth," a police officer said. "Ibrahim was wanted in the Bardhaman blast case and NIA (National Investigation Agency) had an arrest warrant against him. We want to interrogate him to know how deep JMB has managed to penetrate into Jharkhand," Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP) Anoop Birthary said. The arrest has also called for scrutiny of madrasas (Islamic Seminary) in Santhal Pargana, particularly Pakur and Sahebganj Districts. Ibrahim, told Police during interrogation that he recruited young men for JMB during his visits to madrasas and mosques in Sahebganj and Pakur. NIA has also zeroed in on the madrasas as evident from several visits of Sahebganj, Pakur and other Districts. "The prevailing porous international border between Bangladesh and parts of Santhal Pargana and neighboring Bengal coupled with the cultural and language similarity provide anti-national elements ample opportunity to sneak into the area and operate," said a senior Police official preferring anonymity.
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April - 20 
The Chairmen of two factions of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and that of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) shared a platform in Narbal to express sympathies with the family of Suhail on April 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Mirwaiz Umar
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The Chairmen of two factions of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and that of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) shared a platform in Narbal to express sympathies with the family of Suhail on April 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who heads his own faction of APHC, was first to reach to Narbal where he met the family of Suhail and expressed his heartfelt condolences with them. It was followed by JKLF Chairman Yasin Malik and Syed Ali Shah Geelani. Mirwaiz and Geelani were under house arrest but were released by the authorities and allowed to meet the family of Suhail.
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April - 20 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on April 20 took responsibility for the attack on the Special Task Force (STF) in Sukma District of South Chhattisgarh on April 11, which resulted in the killing of seven STF men and left 10 grievously
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on April 20 took responsibility for the attack on the Special Task Force (STF) in Sukma District of South Chhattisgarh on April 11, which resulted in the killing of seven STF men and left 10 grievously wounded, reports The Hindu. In a press release from its South Bastar Divisional Committee, it refuted Chhattisgarh police’s claims that 20 Maoists were killed in the encounter.
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April - 20 
There were minor stone-pelting incidents in Narbal of Budgam District on April 20 amid protests against killing of 16-year old boy, Suhail Ahmad Sofi, who was killed in Police firing on April 18 at Narbal, reports Daily Excelsior. Authorities had dep
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There were minor stone-pelting incidents in Narbal of Budgam District on April 20 amid protests against killing of 16-year old boy, Suhail Ahmad Sofi, who was killed in Police firing on April 18 at Narbal, reports Daily Excelsior. Authorities had deployed additional forces in the area to prevent any escalation.
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April - 20 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre, surrendered in Malkangiri District on April 20, reports The Times of India. The rebels, identified as Irma Kabasi, Era Madkami and Radhika, were carrying a rew
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman cadre, surrendered in Malkangiri District on April 20, reports The Times of India. The rebels, identified as Irma Kabasi, Era Madkami and Radhika, were carrying a reward of INR 100,000 each on their heads. They are allegedly involved in over 29 cases related to murder, landmine blasts, attacks on Police and other offences, said Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Mitrabhanu Mohapatra. Kabasi was allegedly involved in the attack on a convoy of Congress leaders at Darbha Valley in Chhattisgarh in 2013, while the other two were active in Kalimela area of Malkangiri, he said.
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April - 20 
Tightening the security measures in Imphal city area, a team of City Police conducted combing operation in the area between Paona bazaar and Masajid road in Imphal West District on April 20 and 15 persons, who were not possessing proper documents, we
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Tightening the security measures in Imphal city area, a team of City Police conducted combing operation in the area between Paona bazaar and Masajid road in Imphal West District on April 20 and 15 persons, who were not possessing proper documents, were pulled up by the police for further verification, reports E-pao.
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April - 20 
With Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'founder' and Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) 'chief' Hafiz Muhammad Saeed reportedly terming India as "enemy number one", the Government on April 20 said India was a responsible power and would give befitting reply to any threat to
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With Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'founder' and Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) 'chief' Hafiz Muhammad Saeed reportedly terming India as "enemy number one", the Government on April 20 said India was a responsible power and would give befitting reply to any threat to it, reports The Times of India. "These kind of elements keep threatening India. India is not a ordinary country. We are a responsible country, a responsible power. We will give befitting reply and in a responsible manner," Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju stated. According to media reports, Saeed, called India "the number one enemy". The terror mastermind also warned that the "movement for attaining freedom" will intensify in the coming days, forcing India to give up Kashmir.
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April - 20 
Airport Security Force (ASF) on April 20 thwarted terrorists attack on Air Traffic Control Radar of Pasni airport in Gwadar District, reported The News. ASF spokesman Abbas Memon said the terrorists launched attack on the radar in organized manner, h
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Airport Security Force (ASF) on April 20 thwarted terrorists attack on Air Traffic Control Radar of Pasni airport in Gwadar District, reported The News. ASF spokesman Abbas Memon said the terrorists launched attack on the radar in organized manner, however, the ASF personnel foiled the assault. He said, “All the installations of the Pasni radar were safe.” He further said no loss of life was reported. Deputy Commissioner Gwadar Abdul Hameed said terrorists shot fire on the radar 8 kilometers far from the location and managed to flee after exchange of fire with law enforcement agencies.
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April - 20 
Pakistan’s former Ambassador to the United States (US), Hussain Haqqani, strongly opposed the use of American military aid to fight extremists in Pakistan and said instead it will fuel conflict in South Asia, reports Dawn. The Obama administration on
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Pakistan’s former Ambassador to the United States (US), Hussain Haqqani, strongly opposed the use of American military aid to fight extremists in Pakistan and said instead it will fuel conflict in South Asia, reports Dawn. The Obama administration on April 7, 2015, announced to sell almost USD 1 billion worth of attack helicopters, missiles and other equipment to Pakistan. Haqqani said, “Pakistan’s failure to tackle its jihadist challenge is not the result of a lack of arms but reflects an absence of will," adding, "With nuclear weapons, Pakistan no longer has any reason to feel insecure about being overrun by a larger Indian conventional force. For the US to continue supplying a Pakistani military that is much larger than the country can afford, will only invigorate Pakistani militancy and militarism at the expense of its 200 million people, one-third of whom continue to live at less than a dollar a day per household.” The former ambassador said that unless Pakistan changes its worldview, American weapons will end up being used to fight or menace India and perceived domestic enemies instead of being deployed against jihadists. “Competition with India remains the overriding consideration in Pakistan’s foreign and domestic policies. By aiding Pakistan over the years, some USD 40 billion since 1950, according to the Congressional Research Service, the US has fed Pakistan’s delusion of being India’s regional military equal. Seeking security against a much larger neighbour is a rational objective but seeking parity with it on a constant basis is not. Instead of selling more military equipment to Pakistan, US officials should convince Pakistan that its ambitions of rivaling India are akin to Belgium trying to rival France or Germany, he said.
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April - 20 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 20 claimed to have successfully test fired its first ‘indigenously developed’ missile named as ‘Omar-1’, reports Times of India. To justify its claim, the TTP has issued a statement and posted a video dem
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 20 claimed to have successfully test fired its first ‘indigenously developed’ missile named as ‘Omar-1’, reports Times of India. To justify its claim, the TTP has issued a statement and posted a video demonstrating the launch of missile. In the video, different parts of the missile were assembled before its launch. The TTP said that special feature of ‘Omar-1’ is its design. "It can easily be assembled and dissembled in accordance to the situation," said Muhammad Khorasani, the TTP ‘spokesman’. Khorasani said the effectiveness of the specially-designed missile would certainly surprise the targeted enemy. "With the grace of God, you'll soon see our enemies on the run," he said. The spokesman further said that engineering unit of the TTP has the capability to develop modern lethal weapons. "We are training our fighters to get maximum results from the use of technology, including suicide vests, suicide vehicles, hand grenades, anti-jammer devices and so on,” he added.
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April - 20 
The ruling NC and CPN-UML decided to send the agreed upon issues in constitution writing to the drafting committee of the CA if there is no agreement on issues concerning federalism at the three-party meeting scheduled for April 20 morning, reports m
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The ruling NC and CPN-UML decided to send the agreed upon issues in constitution writing to the drafting committee of the CA if there is no agreement on issues concerning federalism at the three-party meeting scheduled for April 20 morning, reports myrepublica.com. A meeting held at Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala's official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu on April 19 morning also decided to continue negotiations on disputed issues of federalism while the CA's drafting committee prepares a draft of the new statute. The three-party meeting is being held at the initiative of PM Koirala, who is leaving for Indonesia on a nine-day visit on April 20 to attend the Afro-Asian Summit.
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April - 20 
Three major political parties on April 20 said they were closer to reaching an agreement over the disputes of the new Constitution and expect to resolve disputes within three days, reports The Hindu. With the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (
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Three major political parties on April 20 said they were closer to reaching an agreement over the disputes of the new Constitution and expect to resolve disputes within three days, reports The Hindu. With the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) agreeing to explore a previous understanding, the parties have agreed to prepare a draft of the new statute on the contentious issues they have already forged an understanding – model of governance, electoral system and judiciary. Meanwhile, they would try to reach consensus on the most entangled issue of all, federalism. “With the period of political transition lengthening due to intransigence of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), our party has decided to be flexible so as to get the draft of the Constitution ready,” UCPN-M Vice-chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha said. The meeting at Baluwatar has entrusted chiefs of the three parties to arrive at a decision.
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April - 20 
15 persons were injured when Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's motorcade came under attack by pro-ruling Awami League (AL) activists during her election campaign at the Dhaka city's Karwan Bazar on April 20, reports T
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15 persons were injured when Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's motorcade came under attack by pro-ruling Awami League (AL) activists during her election campaign at the Dhaka city's Karwan Bazar on April 20, reports The Daily Star. Around 150 activists of Jubo League, Swechchhasebak League, Shramik League and Chhatra League showered the vehicles with brick chips and wooden sticks. Khaleda's bullet-proof car was damaged but she was unhurt. Some 15 people, including her personal secretary, got injured.
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April - 20 
The BNP-led 20-party alliance on April 20 announced a countrywide daylong hartal (shut down) for April 22 protesting the attack on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s motorcade, reports The Daily Star. BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed announced t
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The BNP-led 20-party alliance on April 20 announced a countrywide daylong hartal (shut down) for April 22 protesting the attack on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s motorcade, reports The Daily Star. BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed announced the programme at an urgent press conference at the party’s Nayapaltan central office in Dhaka city hours after the attack. Moudud added that the attack was carried out as part of Government’s plan to assassinate the BNP chief and it is the reflection of the Government’s fascist attitude.
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April - 21 
"Drop the arms into the water. Stay still." This was the message that the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) picked up while tracking the boat from Pakistan which was intercepted at sea on April 21, reports oneindia.com. According to sou
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"Drop the arms into the water. Stay still." This was the message that the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) picked up while tracking the boat from Pakistan which was intercepted at sea on April 21, reports oneindia.com. According to sources every movement of the boat was being guided by a set of handlers from Karachi (Pakistan) and Thailand. There are intercepts that suggest that the men in Karachi were even speaking directly with those in Thailand. There was tension in the air as the men from Thailand repeatedly asked about the status of the boat as they were eagerly awaiting the contraband. However the handlers in Karachi realized that the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard were closing in on them. When they felt that there was no escaping the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, a message went out to them, "drop your arms in the water and stay still."
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April - 21 
A 33-year-old man from Champaran in Bihar, Bhasir Shah, with alleged links to Naxalites (Left Wing Extremists) was on April 21 arrested by Police from All India Institute for Medical Science (AIIMS), where, according to Police, he had come to consult
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A 33-year-old man from Champaran in Bihar, Bhasir Shah, with alleged links to Naxalites (Left Wing Extremists) was on April 21 arrested by Police from All India Institute for Medical Science (AIIMS), where, according to Police, he had come to consult a doctor in the Neurology department for his ailing eight-month-old son, reports The Indian Express. Shah allegedly escaped from the custody of Bihar Police in June 2014 after he was arrested for allegedly murdering a witness, who was to depose before a sessions court against Naxals. Shah, along with 13 associates, had allegedly planned and executed the killing of the witness, who was to give a statement against them and their other supporters before the court, police sources said. Shah, who was being taken to the sessions court on the day, fled from Police custody. His other associates were sentenced to life imprisonment the same day, Police sources said.
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April - 21 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who had surrendered soon after the April 11 gun battle between Special Task Force (STF) and Maoists at Pidmal village in Sukma District, on April 21 claimed that 35 Maoists were killed and 15 inju
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who had surrendered soon after the April 11 gun battle between Special Task Force (STF) and Maoists at Pidmal village in Sukma District, on April 21 claimed that 35 Maoists were killed and 15 injured in the retaliatory gun-battle, reports The Times of India. Janmilitia Commander of CPI-Maoist Sori Rama alias Kanna Karigundam said in a statement to Police that the dead Maoists included battalion ‘deputy commander’ Situ and Konta ‘area committee secretary’ Arjun. The duo was among the three seniors who planned the attack. Sori's job was to patrol between Pidmal and Dabbakonta camps along with seven other members. "There were around 250 Maoists including 20-25 women comrades," he added. Sori said that Maoist ‘commander’ Nagesh, who was among leaders of the operation, was heard saying that 35 comrades were killed and it was a big loss. Sori added that Nagesh had also mentioned that this information shouldn't be leaked before Police, public or government. A day earlier, Maoists, through a press statement, condemned Police's claim of killing more than 20 rebels. South Bastar divisional committee of the rebels had taken responsibility of the attack. "Police officers had to run for their lives for more than 10km till Kankerlanka," the release stated. Additional Director General (ADG) (anti-Maoist operation) RK Vij said, "Sori voluntarily surrendered before police soon after the attack. He told police that he was terrified after seeing so many deaths and the risk he carried to his life, which drove him to escape the Maoist movement. He surrendered without any weapons."
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April - 21 
A couple alleged to be members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Bhasker alias Ravi alias Sukhdev (40) and Shyamala alias Sunitha (30), surrendered before the Police in Warangal District on April 21, reports Zee News.
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A couple alleged to be members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Bhasker alias Ravi alias Sukhdev (40) and Shyamala alias Sunitha (30), surrendered before the Police in Warangal District on April 21, reports Zee News. Sukhdev, carrying INR 500,000 reward on the head, is a Maoist Khammam ‘district committee member’ working for its Special Guerrilla Squad, while his wife Sunitha is a ‘district committee member’, Warangal Superintendent of Police (SP) Ambar Kishore Jha said. Around 14 cases were booked against Bhaskar in Eturunagaram, Pasra, Tadvai and Mangapet Police Stations. He was allegedly involved in incidents of opening fire in Ailapur and Maqnoor. Allegedly, he and his wife involved in a murder case in Rajannapet village of Eturunagaram mandal (administrative unit). In 2012, they also allegedly murdered home guard N Naresh at Parnashala of Bhadrachalam, SP Jha said.
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A Darbha janpad panchayat (village level local self government institution) member, who was abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on April 21, was found dead in Bastar District on April 24, reports PTI. The body of Panduram (42) wa
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A Darbha janpad panchayat (village level local self government institution) member, who was abducted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on April 21, was found dead in Bastar District on April 24, reports PTI. The body of Panduram (42) was found at Chingur Nullah in Tulsi Dongri area under Darbha Police Station limits, Darbha Station House Officer (SHO) Durgesh Sharma said. Panduram was abducted along with his assistant Sanat Sethiya on April 21 from his native place Koleng by a group of armed Maoist cadres, he said. However, Sethiya was later released on April 23, he said. Condemning the incident strongly, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh said that it was a "cowardly" act by Maoists. "Panduram used to work for the development of villages and people with great dedication. He was an active and hard working representative," Singh said in his condolence message.
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April - 21 
By an order issued on April 21, all the catholic schools were reopened. Earlier the schools were shut down due to threats from the military council of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC).
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By an order issued on April 21, all the catholic schools were reopened. Earlier the schools were shut down due to threats from the military council of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC).
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April - 21 
In what clearly exposes Pakistan’s lies and lack of intent in tackling terrorism, it has now emerged that dreaded terrorist Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi is being protected by Pakistan Army commandos and is staying at an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) saf
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In what clearly exposes Pakistan’s lies and lack of intent in tackling terrorism, it has now emerged that dreaded terrorist Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi is being protected by Pakistan Army commandos and is staying at an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) safe house on Lahore’s outskirts, says an intelligence agency report to the Government, reports Deccan Chronicle on April 22. A comprehensive report given by the intelligence agencies to the Government on Pakistan’s security scenario since Lakhvi’s release said that in fact, ever since his release from Adiala Jail on April 10, 2014 Lakhvi was provided with foolproof protection by the Pakistani establishment. The report claims the Pakistan Army has deliberately deployed commandos in plain clothes to protect Lakhvi so that no one can accuse the security establishment. Pakistan has always maintained that likes of Lakhvi and Hafiz Saeed are “non-state actors”. “Even in Pakistan, there is very little information regarding Lakhvi’s whereabouts ever since he has been released from the jail. But we have some reports that suggest that he is being kept at a heavily guarded safehouse of ISI on the outskirts of Lahore where both Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jamaat-ud-Dawa have a sizeable presence,’’ a top intelligence official said. It is feared his release will have a direct impact on terror activities in India. The Indian agencies are monitoring the situation closely for all possible information on the LeT militant believed to be the mastermind behind the 26/11 attacks.
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April - 21 
Khole Kitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) issued ‘first warning’ to anyone involved in collection of tax and cautioned that any person caught indulging in such ‘unwarranted acts’ would be strictly dealt with, reports Nagaland Post on April 22.
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Khole Kitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) issued ‘first warning’ to anyone involved in collection of tax and cautioned that any person caught indulging in such ‘unwarranted acts’ would be strictly dealt with, reports Nagaland Post on April 22.
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April - 21 
On April 21, a militant identified as Shyamkishwor Singh alias Shyam of military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) was arrested at RIMS Morgue crossing in Imphal West District, reports E-pao. Investigation revealed that he was as
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On April 21, a militant identified as Shyamkishwor Singh alias Shyam of military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) was arrested at RIMS Morgue crossing in Imphal West District, reports E-pao. Investigation revealed that he was assigned to extort money from schools and contractors.
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April - 21 
On April 21, dead body of a taxi driver from Sonari under Sivasagar District in Assam, who was shot and killed, identified as Arpon Das was recovered from a river below Phuktong village in Mon District, reports Nagaland Post. According to the friend
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On April 21, dead body of a taxi driver from Sonari under Sivasagar District in Assam, who was shot and killed, identified as Arpon Das was recovered from a river below Phuktong village in Mon District, reports Nagaland Post. According to the friend of the deceased and witness Lohit Konwar, who was rescued by the police at Tuimei village in Mon District, stated that two men hired the vehicle from Assam and after crossing Tuimei village the passengers stopped the vehicle at gun point and took the duo to the jungle and shot the driver. Witness also stated that gunmen attempted to kill him. He also sustained bullet wound on his arm.
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April - 21 
On April 21, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) triggered a powerful bomb blast targeting a two vehicle police convoy in remote Nangalbibra region of South Garo Hills that borders East Garo Hills District, injuring three Police men and two civilian
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On April 21, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) triggered a powerful bomb blast targeting a two vehicle police convoy in remote Nangalbibra region of South Garo Hills that borders East Garo Hills District, injuring three Police men and two civilians, reports The Shillong Times. As soon as the blast occurred, GNLA militants perched atop nearby hills opened up with small arms fire targeting the two Police vehicles. The injured Police men have been identified as Havildar S Lamare, Constables Silman Marak and Dingman Marak. The civilians have been identified as Rapsing Marak and Cherak Momin.
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April - 21 
Pakistan's links to a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket has been exposed with the arrest of a Bangladeshi national, identified as Mohammad Sajjad Hossain at Dhaka airport in Bangladesh on April 9 with FICN worth of INR 25 million, reports IBN L
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Pakistan's links to a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket has been exposed with the arrest of a Bangladeshi national, identified as Mohammad Sajjad Hossain at Dhaka airport in Bangladesh on April 9 with FICN worth of INR 25 million, reports IBN Live on April 21. Mohammad Sajjad Hossain was arrested when he was on a flight from Doha (Qatar) to Dhaka. The probe by Bangladeshi authority shows he travelled from Karachi (Pakistan) to Doha and boarded the flight for Dhaka after a three hour stopover. Hossain is a frequent visitor to Pakistan and he visited Karachi few days after getting a new passport. The probe also shows that Pakistan High Commission had issued him visa a number of times before this. The role of Qatar Airways Dhaka station manager, identified as Mohammed Jamal in this case is also being probed. Report said that the FICN generally finds its way to India primarily through Bangladesh and Nepal. The modus operandi involves the smugglers collecting FICN from Pakistan and then travelling to Dubai, Doha or some other place in the Gulf region. From there they travel to either Bangladesh or Nepal and then enter India. The border with Bangladesh is very porous and there is a lot of movement of people between the two countries. FICN smugglers wait for an appropriate moment and then enter India from Bangladesh and then travel to different Indian cities to meet their contacts and distribute the notes which then find their way into circulation.
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April - 21 
Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) is likely to sign the cease-fire agreement with the Government of India (GoI), reports Nagaland Post on April 22. The indications were clear after GoI allotted NSCN-R the Phuktong
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Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) is likely to sign the cease-fire agreement with the Government of India (GoI), reports Nagaland Post on April 22. The indications were clear after GoI allotted NSCN-R the Phuktong camp which was earlier an NSCN-K designated camp in Mon District. The Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) Chairman N.K. Singh stated that though the camp was earlier designated for NSCN-K and now allotted to NSCN-R, it cannot be termed as a “designated camp”.
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April - 21 
Security Forces (SFs), in an operation, arrested five militants of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from the jungles of Ripu Reserve Forest of Kokrajhar District on April 21, reports The Sentinel. The arres
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Security Forces (SFs), in an operation, arrested five militants of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from the jungles of Ripu Reserve Forest of Kokrajhar District on April 21, reports The Sentinel. The arrested militants were identified as ‘lieutenant and platoon commander’ of ‘Rangapara Platoon’ Dilip Basumatary alias B Dawkhaw, ‘corporal and section commander’ of ‘Biswanath Chariali platoon’ Ananto Swargairy alias Agar, ‘lance corporal’ Philip Narzary alias N Puthaisala alias Fighter, Phukon Goyari and Sanjoka Brahma alias B Saogari. Two pistols (factory made), four hand grenades, nine live rounds and other war like stores were recovered during the operation.
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April - 21 
Sources have admitted that failure to nab the senior ‘leaders’ of NDFB-IKS was a matter of serious concern as there was the possibility that they might try to revive the outfit, reports The Assam Tribune on April 22. As per information available wit
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Sources have admitted that failure to nab the senior ‘leaders’ of NDFB-IKS was a matter of serious concern as there was the possibility that they might try to revive the outfit, reports The Assam Tribune on April 22. As per information available with the security agencies, the ‘chairman’ IK Songbijit is still in Myanmar, while the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit G Bidai, who reportedly masterminded the December 23 attacks, and is believed to be hiding somewhere in the jungles along the Assam-Bhutan border areas.
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April - 21 
The Central Government on April 21 ruled out the possibility of holding talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I) and NDFB-IKS pointing to the groups’ involvement in ‘mindless violence’, reports The Assam Tribune. The two m
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The Central Government on April 21 ruled out the possibility of holding talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I) and NDFB-IKS pointing to the groups’ involvement in ‘mindless violence’, reports The Assam Tribune. The two militant outfits have been indulging in terrorist violence from time to time, mercilessly killing innocent people, including women and children. These outfits are also indulging themselves in extortion activities and abduction of people for ransom, Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju said in a Lok Sabha (lower house of India’s parliament) reply to a question by State’s Member of Parliament (MP) Bijoya Chakravarty.
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April - 21 
The Dantewada Police on April 21 arrested a person, identified as Pukhraj Chandak, a resident of Geedam in Dantewada, who was allegedly carrying fabric to be used for uniforms of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The In
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The Dantewada Police on April 21 arrested a person, identified as Pukhraj Chandak, a resident of Geedam in Dantewada, who was allegedly carrying fabric to be used for uniforms of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Indian Express. Around 220 metre of Raymond fabric was seized from Chandak. According to Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP) Kamal Lochan Kashyap, Chandak had taken an order from a Darbha-based Maoist Deva, member of the Darbha Division Committee of CPI-Maoist. “Pukhraj brought this cloth from Ahmedabad and was going in his vehicle to deliver it to Deva when he was arrested,” Kashyap said. Chandak had been acting as a Maoist courier and had earlier supplied them medicines, ration, uniforms and other material, said the Police.
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April - 21 
The Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) stated that it was “provoked” by the “attempted murder” of one of its cadres identified as Atoshe Awomi by Dimapur East Police on April 20, reports Nagaland post on April 2
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The Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) stated that it was “provoked” by the “attempted murder” of one of its cadres identified as Atoshe Awomi by Dimapur East Police on April 20, reports Nagaland post on April 21. Earlier, Dimapur Police during a crackdown on illegal taxation and extortion, had arrested two militants near the brick kiln in Dimapur, after one of the arrestees, identified as Atoshe was shot on the leg while trying to runaway.
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April - 21 
A Khassadar Force official sustained injuries in a roadside blast in Mandato Koty area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency on April 21, reports The News. Sources said that unidentified persons had planted a bomb in Mandato Koty, which we
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A Khassadar Force official sustained injuries in a roadside blast in Mandato Koty area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency on April 21, reports The News. Sources said that unidentified persons had planted a bomb in Mandato Koty, which went off when the Khassadar official, identified as Shakeel Khan, was on his way to Sakhipul checkpost for duty.
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April - 21 
A soldier sustained injuries in a roadside blast in the Ghongat Jowar area of Safi tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 21, reports The News. Sources said that militants had planted an improvi
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A soldier sustained injuries in a roadside blast in the Ghongat Jowar area of Safi tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 21, reports The News. Sources said that militants had planted an improvised explosive device (IED) on a roadside in the Ghongat Jowar area. The militants triggered the explosion when a patrolling vehicle of Security Forces (SFs) was passing through the area. A soldier Izharullah sustained injuries in the blast.
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April - 21 
A total of 17 condemned prisoners were hanged in different jails across the country early on April 21, reports The News. Three condemned prisoners each were executed in Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and Gujranwala, two convicts each were hanged in Lahore an
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A total of 17 condemned prisoners were hanged in different jails across the country early on April 21, reports The News. Three condemned prisoners each were executed in Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and Gujranwala, two convicts each were hanged in Lahore and Sialkot, while one condemned prisoner each faced the gallows in Gujrat, Sahiwal, Multan and Machh.
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April - 21 
At least 14 death row prisoners were hanged till death in two Provinces of Punjab and Balochistan on April 21 (today), reported The News. According to details, in Punjab, three death row prisoners, identified as Nizamuddin, Muhammad Yasin and Azam,
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At least 14 death row prisoners were hanged till death in two Provinces of Punjab and Balochistan on April 21 (today), reported The News. According to details, in Punjab, three death row prisoners, identified as Nizamuddin, Muhammad Yasin and Azam, were hanged till death in Central and District jails of Faisalabad. Nizamuddin and Muhammad Yasin were convicted of killing three persons each in 1998 while Azam had killed seven people including mother-in-law and father-in-law in 2004. Also, three prisoners were hanged till death in Central Jail Gujranwala in Gujranwala District. Two convicted prisoners were hanged to death in Kot Lakhpat Jail of Lahore District. Sources said one of the convicts Allarakha had killed Tufail in Kasur District in 1996. Another two prisoners were sent to gallows in District Jail Sialkot in Sialkot District. Luqman and Salim had sexually assaulted a girl in 1999. In another hanging, one condemned prisoner was executed in Central Jail Sahiwal in Sahiwal Distirct. Another was hanged in Central Jail Multan in Multan District. In Balochistan, two prisoners were hanged till death in Central and District Jails in Mach, Bolan District.
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April - 21 
FC troops killed one militant and arrested another in an encounter in the mountainous area of Aghbarg in Ziarat District. “The troops launched a search operation for militants belonging to a banned religious extremist organisation who were involved i
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FC troops killed one militant and arrested another in an encounter in the mountainous area of Aghbarg in Ziarat District. “The troops launched a search operation for militants belonging to a banned religious extremist organisation who were involved in attacking the vehicle of the district police officer of Sherani in Loralai area and killing three policemen in March,” the spokesman said.
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April - 21 
Four members of a family sustained injuries when an explosive device planted near a well went off in Bilyamina area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 21, reports The News. Sources said that unidentified persons had placed explosiv
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Four members of a family sustained injuries when an explosive device planted near a well went off in Bilyamina area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 21, reports The News. Sources said that unidentified persons had placed explosive device near a well outside the house of Noor Saeed, a retired Subedar, in Bilyamina area. The explosive went off when his family members gathered near the well. The injured were identified as Zubair, Atif, Ziaullah and Ajmeer, sons of Noor Saeed.
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April - 21 
In a clash in Zarin Bug area in Kech District, two SFs personnel and a suspected militant were killed. A spokesman for the Frontier Corps said that troops chased the perpetrators of April 19’s rocket attack on an air traffic control station in the Pa
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In a clash in Zarin Bug area in Kech District, two SFs personnel and a suspected militant were killed. A spokesman for the Frontier Corps said that troops chased the perpetrators of April 19’s rocket attack on an air traffic control station in the Pasni area of Gwadar and surrounded them in Zarin Bug, 80 km from Gwadar. In a heavy exchange of fire between FC troops and militants in the mountainous area, one militant and two soldiers were killed and two militants were arrested, the FC spokesman said.
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April - 21 
Six suspected militants and two soldiers were killed in three clashes between Security Forces and militants in different areas of Balochistan on April 21, reports Dawn. Three suspects were arrested and a huge quantity of arms and ammunition was seize
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Six suspected militants and two soldiers were killed in three clashes between Security Forces and militants in different areas of Balochistan on April 21, reports Dawn. Three suspects were arrested and a huge quantity of arms and ammunition was seized by paramilitary troops. Official sources said that a security convoy was going from Mashkay to Jahoo area of Awaran District when it came under fire. SFs fired back and the gun battle, which lasted for several hours, left four militants dead.
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April - 21 
The Federal Government on April 21 requested the Supreme Court to revoke its interim order of halting the executions of six terrorists who were awarded death sentences by the military courts established under the 21st Constitutional Amendment, report
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The Federal Government on April 21 requested the Supreme Court to revoke its interim order of halting the executions of six terrorists who were awarded death sentences by the military courts established under the 21st Constitutional Amendment, reports The News. The Federation contended that these six terrorists had waged a war against the State of Pakistan; hence the interim order passed by the apex court had no basis. The Federation, in its reply, filed through the attorney general’s office submitted that the convicts and their organisations had declared and waged a war against the State of Pakistan by slaughtering Army/Frontier Corps personnel, preparing suicide bombers, attacking armed forces/civilians and installations, which resulted in causing deaths and injuries, abduction for ransom, possessing explosives and collection of funds for terrorist organisations. On April 16, the full court had halted the execution of six terrorists, Noor Saeed, Haider Ali, Murad Khan, Inayatullah, Israruddin and Qari Zahir under the Pakistan Army Act 1952.
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April - 21 
The KP Police has trained 10,727 guards to provide security to the various educational institutions while 10,610 more are waiting for their turn to get training, officials said on April 21, reports The News. In the backdrop of attack on the Army Publ
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The KP Police has trained 10,727 guards to provide security to the various educational institutions while 10,610 more are waiting for their turn to get training, officials said on April 21, reports The News. In the backdrop of attack on the Army Public School and College in Peshawar in December 16, 2014, security arrangements of educational institutions across the province were reviewed. On the request of the administration of educational institutions, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has imparted training to 10,727 guards across the province so far. Of them, 3,973 guards were trained in Hazara Region, Bannu Region 2,192, Mardan Region 1,938, Malakand Region 1,306, Kohat 709, Dera Ismail Khan 516 and Peshawar 93. Those who received training included teachers, security guards, watchmen and retired personnel of different security forces.
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April - 21 
The SFs repulsed an attack on the Nawa Pass security checkpost in Chamarkand tehsil of Bajaur Agency on April 21, reports The News. Sources said the militants based in Kunar province of Afghanistan attacked the Nawa Pass security checkpost early in t
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The SFs repulsed an attack on the Nawa Pass security checkpost in Chamarkand tehsil of Bajaur Agency on April 21, reports The News. Sources said the militants based in Kunar province of Afghanistan attacked the Nawa Pass security checkpost early in the day. They said that the personnel of the SFs returned the fire and forced the militants to escape. However, there were no reports about any casualty in the attack.
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April - 21 
A group of activists belonging to Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Moist-Chand) attacked and injured an advocate at his law firm in Nepalgunj-13, Banke, on April 21, reports ekantipur.com. Claiming the responsibility, CPN-M
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A group of activists belonging to Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Moist-Chand) attacked and injured an advocate at his law firm in Nepalgunj-13, Banke, on April 21, reports ekantipur.com. Claiming the responsibility, CPN-Moist-Chand district secretary Man Bahadur Rokaya said that the party took 'physical action' against Barma as he was found illegally acquiring land in the name of other people by producing fake documents.
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April - 21 
Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang is learnt to have planned to send disputes in constitution making to the CA"s Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) and give it a few days to resolve them in consensus, repo
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang is learnt to have planned to send disputes in constitution making to the CA"s Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) and give it a few days to resolve them in consensus, reports myrepublica.com. Leaders from major political parties closely involved in interparty negotiations, however, said that the CA chairman also has an alternative plan if the CPDCC and leaders fail to settle the disputes in consensus. "If the top political leaders settle major contentious issues in consensus, the chairman will entrust the CPDCC with preparing a report based on the same political understanding and forward it to the CA plenary,' said a source close to Nembang. "However, the chairman at a CA meeting on Thursday (April 23) will announce the agenda items for the next sitting."
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April - 21 
Prosecution witness in the trial of Obaidul Huq Taher and Ataur Rahman Noni, two alleged Razakar leaders from Netrakona District, on April 21 testified at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1), accusing the duo for carrying out atrocious acts i
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Prosecution witness in the trial of Obaidul Huq Taher and Ataur Rahman Noni, two alleged Razakar leaders from Netrakona District, on April 21 testified at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1), accusing the duo for carrying out atrocious acts in 1971. Joynuddin (65), a boatman from village Gumria in Netrokona District, said “They nabbed my uncle Rishi Miah, who used to ferry refugees to India alongside me and my father on our boat. I quickly hide myself and follow the group as they led my uncle and Chanfar to nearby village Laufa. There they looted houses and set fire to those. They also abused women. They went to Pub Para and picked up Ruj Ali Talukdar, Jafar Ali Talukdar, Mosruf Ali Talukdar, Alam Khan, Sadek Ali and one Alauddin. They started to lead the abductees to Barohatta. On the way, Ruj and Jafar tried to flee but failed as Noni and Taher opened fire on them, killing them on the spot. They took the rest to Thakurkona Razakar camp and put them on immense torture. Razakars released Alam and Sadek on one condition of passing information on whereabouts of Freedom Fighters. Noni and Taher later shot at Alauddin, Mosruf and Chanfar, killing the first two on the spot. Chanfar managed to flee with gun wounds on his waist.”
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April - 22 
A high level committee of three Members of Parliament (MP) have found several lacuna in the current security status of Parliament, dnaindia.com reports on April 23. The panel was constituted by Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) in August l
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A high level committee of three Members of Parliament (MP) have found several lacuna in the current security status of Parliament, dnaindia.com reports on April 23. The panel was constituted by Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) in August last year under the chairmanship of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, RK Singh (former union home secretary) with two other BJP MPs - former Rajasthan DGP Harish Chandra Meena and former Mumbai Police Commissioner Satyapal Singh. The stock taking done by the panel has revealed that out of 450 CCTV (close circuit television) cameras installed in the Parliament premises, at least 100 were not functional thus leaving ample scope for any miscreant with a little knowledge to pose a security threat. The panel has also found out that there are scant facilities to screen visitors properly who enter the parliament in hoards. It has suggested installation of full body scanners and high tech under vehicle scanning system for vehicles to know if anything suspicious is being carried in their underbelly. The panel also found dearth of bulletproof jackets for security personnel who guard the complex and man all the 12 gates. After taking a close look of the report, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has found the lapses glaring and decided to install all the suggested security arrangements
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April - 22 
As many as nine North East militant groups, including Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) have formed a joint front, reports The Sentinel on Apr
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As many as nine North East militant groups, including Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) have formed a joint front, reports The Sentinel on April 23. At least three rounds of meetings were held among representatives of the outfits at undisclosed locations in Sagaing division of Myanmar over the last one month after which the joint front christened as the United National Liberation Front of West South East Asia (UNLFW) was floated. SS Khaplang the ‘chairman’ of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has been selected as the ‘chief’ of the ‘united front’. There are conflicting reports as to the status of Paresh Baruah of ULFA-I . Some sources said he was ‘commander in chief’ and others reports that he is ‘vice-chairman’. Sources state that the move to form the joint front is a step further towards forming a government-in-exile, reportedly to be based in Myanmar. A committee has been also formed to draft the constitution of the joint front. An Intelligence Bureau (IB) official stated that the outfits, especially NSCN-K is close to Kachin rebels – including Kachin Independence Army (KIA) - who provide various logistics and weapons support. It is difficult to believe that there is no Chinese backing”. The move to form a joint front by rebel groups has been in the offing since 2011. Coordination Committee (CorCom), an umbrella of six outfits is also a part of the ‘joint front’.
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April - 22 
Assam Rifles (AR), on April 22, busted a hideout of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) at Haiken village in Senapati District, reports E-pao. A 4 mm lethod gun, one .22 rifle with two magazines, two live rounds, one Chinese hand grenade, 2
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Assam Rifles (AR), on April 22, busted a hideout of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) at Haiken village in Senapati District, reports E-pao. A 4 mm lethod gun, one .22 rifle with two magazines, two live rounds, one Chinese hand grenade, 22 rounds of AK-47 rifle, one round of 9 mm pistol, some demand letters of KNF-N and combat fatigues were recovered.
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April - 22 
Border Security Force (BSF), on April 22, recovered 132 electronic detonators from three persons identified as Abdul Bashid, Mohammed Zaki Hussain and Basriddin Rahman, from an area near Jadi Market in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong
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Border Security Force (BSF), on April 22, recovered 132 electronic detonators from three persons identified as Abdul Bashid, Mohammed Zaki Hussain and Basriddin Rahman, from an area near Jadi Market in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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April - 22 
Chief Minister (CM) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on April 22 reviewed the security situation in the State with senior Civil and Police officials, who briefed him about the measures taken to check cross border infiltration along Indo-Pakistan border, reports
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Chief Minister (CM) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on April 22 reviewed the security situation in the State with senior Civil and Police officials, who briefed him about the measures taken to check cross border infiltration along Indo-Pakistan border, reports Daily Excelsior. The CM got the firsthand appraisal from the security agencies, particularly Police on security as well as law-and-order situation. On the security and law-and-order fronts, Sayeed was briefed about the steps taken post-Raj Bagh attack in Kathua District and to fortify the security grid in the light of threat of infiltration from across the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC). On the issue of prevention of crime, Sayeed said effective steps have to be taken to check drug trafficking which is playing havoc in the life of our youth.
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April - 22 
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma stated that his Government is waiting further correspondence from Government of India (GoI) before taking the peace overtures forward with Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports The Sentinel on April 23. H
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma stated that his Government is waiting further correspondence from Government of India (GoI) before taking the peace overtures forward with Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports The Sentinel on April 23. He stated that "We are aware and are positive towards the HNLC offer and that is why that we have been corresponding with the Union Home Ministry on how to go about it."
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April - 22 
Chinar Corps General Officer Commanding (GOC) Lieutenant General Subrata Saha on April 22 said that Army has strengthened the counter-infiltration grid along the Line of Control (LoC) over the years and has brought down the levels of infiltration. Th
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Chinar Corps General Officer Commanding (GOC) Lieutenant General Subrata Saha on April 22 said that Army has strengthened the counter-infiltration grid along the Line of Control (LoC) over the years and has brought down the levels of infiltration. The GOC said “If we see last year (2014) we have eliminated 101 militants plus apprehensions, 45 of them. Bulk of them, have been eliminated while infiltrating. We are ensuring that before they try to cause damage in the hinterland, best is to get the menace during infiltration rather than allowing them to move to Valley and endanger people’s lives and do collateral damage. Our effort is to strengthen the counter-infiltration grid.” Saha further said “Fence is strengthened every year. The fence was constructed in 2003-2004. Where ever need arises there is double fence. Every year we strengthen the fence and re-enforce it after snow. This year were are installing a comprehensive system in which there is everything including surveillance system and alarm system. Everything put together our effort is to make it much more effective and in any case it is generational change to the fence also. The counter-infiltration starts with infiltration, surveillance equipment and troops those are deployed and what type weapons they are carrying and what is their morale and how trained they are. We devise a strategy to track them right from the start across the fence and coming to the fence to the reception area and it is the system that works. All components put together and over the years we have refined our tactics. We have understood the pattern well.”
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April - 22 
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called for a unified action at conquering the Islamic State (IS) as she addressed the Asian African Summit at Jakarta (Indonesia) on April 22, reports Indian Today. The Minister said that the terror group had e
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called for a unified action at conquering the Islamic State (IS) as she addressed the Asian African Summit at Jakarta (Indonesia) on April 22, reports Indian Today. The Minister said that the terror group had emerged as a cause of "grave concern". On the threat of terrorism, she said the rise of extremist violence and terrorism was "one of the most disturbing security phenomena and several parts of our two continents are victim to a medley of terrorist groups". She further added, "The ISIS has emerged as a cause of grave concern in the last year. We must be resolute in countering this scourge that challenges our civilisation". She also said maritime security was a matter of concern. She stated, "As we embark upon the concept of 'Blue Economy' as a new pillar of development, it becomes even more important to secure our seas."
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April - 22 
Four members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Police in Bijapur District on April 22, reports The Hindu. The surrendered Maoists are identified as Veko Moti alias Poyam Sarita, the Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) ‘co
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Four members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Police in Bijapur District on April 22, reports The Hindu. The surrendered Maoists are identified as Veko Moti alias Poyam Sarita, the Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) ‘commander’, Poyam Bomda alias Anil, the Local Operating Squad (LOS) ‘commander’ of Maoists in Telangana and Kurham Pandu and Arjun Voyami, who worked for Maoists in Chhattisgarh, surrendered before Bastar range Inspector General (IG) of Police S.R. Kalluri. This was the first instance when the Maoists active in Telangana have surrendered before the Chhattisgarh Police. “Chhattisgarh police is always criticized for its Maoists’ surrender policy. But the surrender of Veko Moti and Poyam Bamda, who were working under North Telangana Special Zonal Committee (NTSZC), is a new beginning,” Kalluri said. All four surrendered Maoists were involved in various criminal activities including the attack on police party and explosions, said a Police press note.
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April - 22 
Government has decided that National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe the blast at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) rally in Roorkee (Uttarakhand) on December 6, 2014 and explosion at a house in Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh) on December 14, 2014 as Studen
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Government has decided that National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe the blast at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) rally in Roorkee (Uttarakhand) on December 6, 2014 and explosion at a house in Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh) on December 14, 2014 as Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives were suspected to be involved in both the incidents, The Times of India reports on April 23. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) received the requests of the governments of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh to hand over the two cases to NIA and a formal order is being issued in this regard, official sources said. UMHA suspects the SIMI members' involvement in a series of incidents in different parts of the country, including blasts at the Chennai railway station in May 2014, the explosion in Bijnor and the blast in Roorkee. It is also being suspected that the same module had carried out the blast at Bengaluru in 2014 that had left a woman dead. NIA wants all these cases shifted to the agency. Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh had written letters to the chief ministers of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka last month asking them to speed up investigations into the respective terror cases in their states.
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April - 22 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) dawn-to-dusk bandh (forced shut down) passed off peacefully on April 22 with no untoward incident reported in the whole of Khasi and Jaintia Hills, reports The Shillong Times on April 22.
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) dawn-to-dusk bandh (forced shut down) passed off peacefully on April 22 with no untoward incident reported in the whole of Khasi and Jaintia Hills, reports The Shillong Times on April 22.
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April - 22 
Imphal East District Police Commandos on April 22, arrested a KCP militant identified as Sangomshumbam Godfather alias Khan, from an unspecified location. Investigation revealed that he had extorted huge amount of money from public, private transport
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Imphal East District Police Commandos on April 22, arrested a KCP militant identified as Sangomshumbam Godfather alias Khan, from an unspecified location. Investigation revealed that he had extorted huge amount of money from public, private transport firms and pharmacy owners located at Imphal city, reports E-pao.
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April - 22 
Jogeshwari Police on April 22 arrested two persons, including a Nepali national along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) and the materials used to produce them at their residence in a Meghwadi slum in Jogeshwari East (a western suburb of Mumbai
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Jogeshwari Police on April 22 arrested two persons, including a Nepali national along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) and the materials used to produce them at their residence in a Meghwadi slum in Jogeshwari East (a western suburb of Mumbai in Maharashtra), reports The Asian Age. The two accused are Marshal Posco Lobo and Bhim Bahadur Mashriangi, a Nepali national who has been in India since 2002, was using an alias Ravi Kumbhsingh and had claimed that he was an Indian. According to the Police, the two were arrested up from Guffa Road near the Jain temple in Jogeshwari East in the early hours of April 22. While the Police were patrolling the area, the duo raised suspicions and was asked to stop. Their carry bag was checked and FICNs about INR 1.3 lakh was found. The next day (April 23), their house in Meghwadi was raided and FICN worth of INR 4 lakh was recovered. Police inspector (Crime), Sudhir Mahadik said, “We have seized 211 paper sheets having 100 denomination printed on them. We have gained custody of the duo till April 27 for further investigation.” “The notes look real. Except for Mahatma Gandhi’s watermark and the microlettering, the other features are there on it,” Sub Inspector (SI) Anand Pawar said. The mastermind behind the counterfeit currency operation, Mashriangi used a computer, laptop, colour printer and a yellow solution to produce the notes. He had learnt the technique from another person.
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April - 22 
Manipur government has asked the Catholic schools in the valley Districts to reopen without fail from April 22 (today), reports E-pao. Catholic schools were closed down from April 1 due to threats from military council faction of Kangleipak Communis
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Manipur government has asked the Catholic schools in the valley Districts to reopen without fail from April 22 (today), reports E-pao. Catholic schools were closed down from April 1 due to threats from military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC).
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April - 22 
Mizo National Front (MNF), the main opposition party, on April 22, demanded a ban on Bru Democratic Front of Mizoram (BDFM), reports The Telegraph. BDFM, has been held responsible for abductions in the northwest flank of the state and has hideouts in
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Mizo National Front (MNF), the main opposition party, on April 22, demanded a ban on Bru Democratic Front of Mizoram (BDFM), reports The Telegraph. BDFM, has been held responsible for abductions in the northwest flank of the state and has hideouts in Bangladesh.
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April - 22 
On April 22, unidentified militants, left a Chinese hand grenade at the residential gate of Thoubal Zilla Parishad adhyakshya (District Council President) Kh Surnalata Devi at Kangabok Keithel in Thoubal District, reports Kanglaonline.
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On April 22, unidentified militants, left a Chinese hand grenade at the residential gate of Thoubal Zilla Parishad adhyakshya (District Council President) Kh Surnalata Devi at Kangabok Keithel in Thoubal District, reports Kanglaonline.
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April - 22 
Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R) has begun to draft modalities to sign a ceasefire, probably by April 27, reports The Telegraph on April 23. NSCN-R insiders said top leaders have already reached Delhi to meet Government of India (GoI) leaders bef
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Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R) has begun to draft modalities to sign a ceasefire, probably by April 27, reports The Telegraph on April 23. NSCN-R insiders said top leaders have already reached Delhi to meet Government of India (GoI) leaders before signing a truce, and to work out modalities of cease fire. A functionary of NSCN-R stated that both sides would have to meet and work out modalities, which would include truce ground rules, before signing the papers. The group also stated that they have more than 200 cadres who would be resettled in designated camps. NSCN-R also stated that Security Forces (SFs) were preparing to launch an operation against NSCN-K. Around 300 NSCN-K militants based in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh had fled to Myanmar after the unilateral abrogation of ceasefire.
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April - 22 
Security Forces (SFs), in an operation, arrested five militants of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from Parbatjhora Reserve Forest of Kokrajhar District on April 22, reports The Sentinel. The arrested mili
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Security Forces (SFs), in an operation, arrested five militants of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from Parbatjhora Reserve Forest of Kokrajhar District on April 22, reports The Sentinel. The arrested militants were identified as ‘section commander’ Gobla Basumatary alias B Gwnshwar, ‘section commander’ of Bengtol ‘section of Chirang platoon’ Preg Barmouh, Shamkhar Musahari, Rahul Khaklary, Babul Narzary and Swarang Boro. One 12 Bore rifle, four Pistols, five hand grenades and other war like stores were recovered from the terrorists during the operation.
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April - 22 
Sources said that the Army noticed frequent militant movements near the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector where it is still buried under several feet snow, reports Daily Excelsior on April 23. They said that these militants are finding it difficu
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Sources said that the Army noticed frequent militant movements near the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector where it is still buried under several feet snow, reports Daily Excelsior on April 23. They said that these militants are finding it difficult as Army is on high alert even in snow bound areas of the LoC inputs that militants will target snow bound areas for infiltration. Sources further said that the infiltrators who are waiting at the launch pads across the LoC are well equipped with Swiss-made snow clothing and boots, digital navigation consoles, satellite phones, high-energy food, besides arms and ammunitions.
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April - 22 
The Assam Police on April 22 put out a series of advertisements, based in Guwahati, in local newspapers giving lists of over 1600 “untraced declared foreigners” who had illegally entered the state after 1971 ( after the formation of Bangladesh), and
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The Assam Police on April 22 put out a series of advertisements, based in Guwahati, in local newspapers giving lists of over 1600 “untraced declared foreigners” who had illegally entered the state after 1971 ( after the formation of Bangladesh), and sought information about them from the citizens, reports Nagaland Post. The newspaper advertisements put out by the Assam Police (Border) gave names of at last 1600 such “untraced declared foreigners” of 12 of the state’s 35 police Districts, with the Biswanath Chariali police District showing the longest list with 681 names. The Barpeta District list on the other hand 434 names, while the Guwahati City Police District list showed 128 names. Other Districts in the lists of “untraced” Bangladeshi infiltrators included Dhemaji (105), Baksa (99), Goalpara (72) and Golaghat (63). “We are soon releasing lists for the remaining Districts too,” said KK Baishya, Superintendent of Police (SP-Border) in the Assam Police.
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April - 22 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 22 filed a charge sheet against five persons, including a former scientist at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, in a case relating to a secret meeting of the Revolutionary Democr
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 22 filed a charge sheet against five persons, including a former scientist at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, in a case relating to a secret meeting of the Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF), a front organisation of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), at Mavelikara in Alappuzha District of Kerala in December 2012, reports The Hindu. The accused in the charge sheet, filed at the NIA special court Kochi, were identified as Rajesh Madhavan (34) of Mavelikara; Bahuleyan (50) of Chirayinkeezh, Thiruvananthapuram; Devarajan (50) of Mayyanad, Kollam; Ajaya Kumar alias Ajayan of Muvattupuzha; and Gopal (52) of Rajilpakkom, Chennai. Gopal is a former scientist with Kalpakkam atomic research centre.
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April - 22 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), in collaboration with the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), is now trying to figure out the total volume of the Fake India Currency Notes (FICN) in the country, Hindustan Times reports on April 23. “At the m
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), in collaboration with the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), is now trying to figure out the total volume of the Fake India Currency Notes (FICN) in the country, Hindustan Times reports on April 23. “At the moment, the data on total FICN in circulation in the Indian economy varies from Rs 1,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore depending on the agency projecting it. FICNs undermine the economic security of the country and are also a way to fund terror activities, so it was necessary to arrive at a common figure after a scientific analysis of the data collected by different agencies,” said an official of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA). The government made the NIA the nodal agency to conduct the study in partnership with the ISI on November 3, 2014. “It was a 14-week study but took a little longer due to vast amount of data collected from all stakeholders: the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), Central Economic Intelligence Bureau, CBI and others, to complete the study. It is now in the final stages,” added the official. Every year, FICNs of value between INR 150 million and INR 25 million are recovered countrywide. The RBI too has data on FICNs as Police reports are registered only when four or more FICN are recovered. “The FICNs in circulation in India are of very high quality and only a sovereign state can have the capability to get that kind of paper, ink or printing process. Even FICNs recovered in Cambodia or Thailand or Malaysia have been found with Pakistan links as most couriers were Pakistanis,” said an NIA official. The new study now will reconcile data of all agencies to come to figure on the basis of a mathematical formula. The study will also suggest ways and means to fill gaps in data collection as well, said sources.
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April - 22 
The Odisha Government has brought huge relief to the 347 Special Police Officers (SPOs) by appointing them as Constables in the Odisha Auxiliary Police Force (OAFP), reports odishanewsinsight.com on April 23. This is in recognition to their satisfact
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The Odisha Government has brought huge relief to the 347 Special Police Officers (SPOs) by appointing them as Constables in the Odisha Auxiliary Police Force (OAFP), reports odishanewsinsight.com on April 23. This is in recognition to their satisfactory performance over the last three years. These SPOs, mostly tribal and women, will help the special forces in combating Maoists in various areas of the State. Their appointment as Constables was approved by CM Naveen Patnaik on April 22. Out of these 347 personnel, 196 are from Rayagada, followed by Koraput (67), Deogarh (35), Jajpur (20), Ganjam (12), Keonjhar (8), Rourkela (6), Sundargarh (2) and Nuapada (1).
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April - 22 
Three persons were arrested on April 22 for their involvement in the murder of a taxi driver from Assam, identified as Arpon Das, reports Nagaland Post. They were arrested from Ukha, Changlangshu and Yakshu in Mon District. Two of the arrestees have
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Three persons were arrested on April 22 for their involvement in the murder of a taxi driver from Assam, identified as Arpon Das, reports Nagaland Post. They were arrested from Ukha, Changlangshu and Yakshu in Mon District. Two of the arrestees have been identified as Manshing Konyak and Yeihkai Konyak.
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April - 22 
With Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) expressing dissatisfaction over the delay in finalizing the rehabilitation package, the Chief Secretary Barkos Warjri chaired an official level meeting to discuss the
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With Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) expressing dissatisfaction over the delay in finalizing the rehabilitation package, the Chief Secretary Barkos Warjri chaired an official level meeting to discuss the matter on April 22, reports The Shillong Times. An official source stated that there was delay in the rehabilitation of ANVC-B cadres, since the names of the ANVC-B cadres were submitted late.
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April - 22 
A bomb of moderate intensity went off at Afghan Colony in the limits of Faqirabad Police Station in Peshawar the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the morning of April 22, reports Daily Times. However no casualty was reported. According to
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A bomb of moderate intensity went off at Afghan Colony in the limits of Faqirabad Police Station in Peshawar the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the morning of April 22, reports Daily Times. However no casualty was reported. According to police, the bomb was planted in front of the house of local trader Azam Khan at Afghan Colony that exploded with big bang. The windowpanes and door of the house were damaged as a result of the explosion. The blast also damaged five nearby shops and adjoining houses.
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April - 22 
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Quetta on April 22 declared 16 suspects of the Quaid-e-Azam residency attack case as fugitives, reports Daily Times. Quaid-e-Azam's residency in Ziarat was damaged by explosives and was set ablaze on June 15, 2013 whe
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An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Quetta on April 22 declared 16 suspects of the Quaid-e-Azam residency attack case as fugitives, reports Daily Times. Quaid-e-Azam's residency in Ziarat was damaged by explosives and was set ablaze on June 15, 2013 whereas one Police official was also killed during the attack. According to reports, the hearing was headed by Judge Nauroz Khan in which the statement of the investigating officer was recorded. The court ordered to advertise the names of the suspects in three newspapers. The suspects include Herbiar Murree, Haleem Murree, Dar Muhammad Murree, Jamal Shah, Geo Murree, Abdul Pukar, Aslam alias Achu, Saifullah alias Saifu, Bairak, Rehman Gull, Abdul Sattar Murree, Ganbu Murree, Jabal Murree, Taio Murree, Umar Mannu and Baju Murree. The hearing of the case was adjourned till April 27.
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April - 22 
Another six will be taken to the gallows on April 22 (today), (Central Jail Lahore 2 Central Jail Sahiwal 3 and one in Central Jail Bahawalpur).
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Another six will be taken to the gallows on April 22 (today), (Central Jail Lahore 2 Central Jail Sahiwal 3 and one in Central Jail Bahawalpur).
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April - 22 
Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on April 22 said Operation Zarb-e-Azb has proved very successful in eliminating terrorism from the country and the operation against militants will continue until the country is purged of the menac
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Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on April 22 said Operation Zarb-e-Azb has proved very successful in eliminating terrorism from the country and the operation against militants will continue until the country is purged of the menace of terrorism, reports The News. Addressing a ‘Police-Darbar’ gathering at the Police Lines headquarters in Islamabad, the Minister said the war against terrorism will continue till the elimination of the last terrorist. Over 500 operations have been launched against terrorists under National Action Plan but the war against terror has not ended yet, adding that though the enemies have run away but they are still planning attack and threats are still there.
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April - 22 
In a cordon and search operation, five terrorists were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in the Shakto area of South Waziristan Agency (SWA).
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In a cordon and search operation, five terrorists were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in the Shakto area of South Waziristan Agency (SWA).
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April - 22 
Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) 'technology chief' Zarrar Shah and his fellow militants continue to direct terrorist activity from behind bars under Inter-Services Intelligence's (ISI) watch, setting up in jail in Pakistan's Rawalpindi a contr
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Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) 'technology chief' Zarrar Shah and his fellow militants continue to direct terrorist activity from behind bars under Inter-Services Intelligence's (ISI) watch, setting up in jail in Pakistan's Rawalpindi a control room like the one in Karachi to oversee the 26/11 (November 26, 2998) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks, a report said, The Times of India reports on April 23. A report in Frontline titled 'The Hidden Intelligence Breakdowns Behind the Mumbai Attacks' says six years after the 26/11 attacks that brought Mumbai and India to a standstill, the masterminds are still "at large in Pakistan protected by the ISI, an intelligence service that is nominally a US ally." "Even the defendants behind bars are still a threat. Shah, Lashkar's technology and communications chief, and his fellow militants continue to direct terrorist activity from the prison," the report quoted current and former Western and Indian counter-terror officials as saying. "They're able to continue operating unfettered there," former State Department intelligence analyst Tricia Bacon said in the report. "The control room that they once had in Karachi to oversee the Mumbai attacks they essentially now have in the prison in the middle of the military capital in Pakistan (Rawalpindi)," Bacon added.
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April - 22 
The border authorities recovered a huge cache of explosive material from a truck at Torkham border in Khyber Agency on April 22, reports The News. An official said that a trailer truck (12481-KBL) was on the way to Afghanistan from Pakistan carrying
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The border authorities recovered a huge cache of explosive material from a truck at Torkham border in Khyber Agency on April 22, reports The News. An official said that a trailer truck (12481-KBL) was on the way to Afghanistan from Pakistan carrying cement bags. He said the Khasadars during routine checking recovered 720 pieces of detonators, 110 kilograms potassium and hundreds of metres of wire from the truck.
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April - 22 
Twenty-seven militants were killed in air strikes and a search operation in North and South Waziristan Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 22, reports The News. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said 22 militants
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Twenty-seven militants were killed in air strikes and a search operation in North and South Waziristan Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 22, reports The News. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said 22 militants were killed and their sanctuaries destroyed when fighter aircraft pounded their positions in Khar Tangi and Lowra Mandi areas of Dattakhel area in North Waziristan Agency (NWA).
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April - 22 
Seven persons were injured when a group of around 70 pro-Awami League (AL) activists on April 22 attacked Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's motorcade with wooden sticks and threw brick chips at it in Dhaka city's Bang
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Seven persons were injured when a group of around 70 pro-Awami League (AL) activists on April 22 attacked Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's motorcade with wooden sticks and threw brick chips at it in Dhaka city's Bangla Motor area, reports The Daily Star. Witnesses said “A group of alleged pro-AL men chanting ‘Joy Bangla’ slogan swooped on the BNP chief's motorcade as it was waiting at the traffic signal of the crossing.” Five vehicles in the motorcade and two cars of two private TV stations travelling with those were damaged partially. The BNP chief was going to Old Dhaka for electioneering for party-backed mayoral candidate Mirza Abbas in Dhaka South City Corporation. Following the incident, Khaleda cancelled her programme and went directly to her party's Nayapaltan central office.
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April - 22 
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on April 22 asked the defense to submit a concise statement before it by May 20 on an appeal filed by condemned convicted war criminal Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) central executive committee member Mir Quase
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The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on April 22 asked the defense to submit a concise statement before it by May 20 on an appeal filed by condemned convicted war criminal Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) central executive committee member Mir Quasem Ali against his death sentence, reports New Age. The Appellate Division also asked the state counsels to submit their concise statement on the same appeal before the bench by May 27. On November 2, 2014, International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) sentenced Mir Quasem Ali to death after finding him guilty on two charges for his crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971. On November 30, 2014, Mir Quasem Ali filed an appeal with the SC challenging the death penalty awarded by the ICT-2.
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April - 22 
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on April 22 concluded all proceedings in the war crimes case against Mahidur Rahman and Afsar Hossain Chutu of Chapainawabganj District and kept the case waiting for verdict any day, reports The Daily Star.
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The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on April 22 concluded all proceedings in the war crimes case against Mahidur Rahman and Afsar Hossain Chutu of Chapainawabganj District and kept the case waiting for verdict any day, reports The Daily Star. Mahidur and Chutu, alleged members of Razakar force, were indicted on December 11, 2014, facing three charges committed during the Liberation War in 1971. Among the charges, two are related to killing of 28 people in separate incidents, while the other was related to looting and arson in two villages. The duo, along with other Razakars and Pakistani army, allegedly committed the crimes between October 10 and November 2 in 1971.
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April - 22 
The Governor of the Eastern Province Austin Fernando vehemently rejected the allegations that the lands in Sampur in Trincomalee District have been given to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists, reports SLBC on April 23. The Governo
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The Governor of the Eastern Province Austin Fernando vehemently rejected the allegations that the lands in Sampur in Trincomalee District have been given to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists, reports SLBC on April 23. The Governor pointed out that handing over the lands to their original owners will never harm the security of the naval bases or naval jetty in Trincomalee. He said there is no truth in the speculation spread by some social media that the naval base in Sampur has been removed. The Government has taken measures to develop the Sampur navy training camp as a fully fledged navy training institute.
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April - 23 
A high level probe conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and State Police forces against Islamic State (IS) or Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) activists has not revealed any information on foreign funding to them, reports The Ti
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A high level probe conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and State Police forces against Islamic State (IS) or Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) activists has not revealed any information on foreign funding to them, reports The Times of India on April 24. Union Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary has informed Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Parliament of India) that a total of four pro-ISIS activists, including two from Maharashtra and one each from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh were arrested last year (2014). Earlier, Rajya Sabha Member Sanjay Raut had sought information on whether these activists have joined hands with other terror organisations and are receiving financial assistance from foreign countries and measures taken by the Government to check such nexus and to curb the activities of ISIS. Chaudhary said the centre is closely monitoring the situation and has directed the intelligence and security agencies to identify such elements and keep them under surveillance. The cyber space is also being closely scanned and in addition, the Government has declared the ISIS and all its Manifestations as terrorist organisation and banned under section 35 of Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act (UAPA), 1967.
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April - 23 
According to a media report, Ahmed Farouq, an American who died in a United States (US) counter terrorism airstrike in January, 2015 was the ‘deputy emir’ of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), reports One India on April 24. Two al Qaeda hos
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According to a media report, Ahmed Farouq, an American who died in a United States (US) counter terrorism airstrike in January, 2015 was the ‘deputy emir’ of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), reports One India on April 24. Two al Qaeda hostages, Warren Weinstein of the US and Giovanni Lo Porto from Italy, were killed in the same strike, according to CNN. Osama Mehmood, a spokesperson for AQIS, said that Farouq and another top figure, Qari Abdullah Mansur, were killed in a January 15 drone strike in Pakistan's Shawal Valley. Both Farouq and Mansur were senior al Qaeda leaders, according to Mehmood.
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April - 23 
As a part of its series of agitation, the United Naga Council (UNC) has called a 48 hour bandh (general shutdown strike) beginning from midnight of April 27 in all ‘Naga areas’ of Manipur to draw the attention of the Government of India (GoI) and see
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As a part of its series of agitation, the United Naga Council (UNC) has called a 48 hour bandh (general shutdown strike) beginning from midnight of April 27 in all ‘Naga areas’ of Manipur to draw the attention of the Government of India (GoI) and seek its intervention in the demand for Alternative Arrangement (AA) outside the Government of Manipur pending Indo-Naga political settlement, reports The Sangai Express on April 23.
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April - 23 
At least five civilians were injured when a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded near 1st Gate of the Manipur University in Imphal West District, on April 23, reports The Sangai Express. The injured have been identified as Ningthoujam
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At least five civilians were injured when a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded near 1st Gate of the Manipur University in Imphal West District, on April 23, reports The Sangai Express. The injured have been identified as Ningthoujam Romeo, Irengbam Jugeshwar Singh, Khomdram Bijen Singh, Ngangom Asha Devi and Chanambam Anjana Devi. Kanglaonline further adds that the IED exploded a little distance from Catholic School Canchipur.
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April - 23 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on April 23 said that the ongoing exercise of National Register of Citizens, 1951, (NRC) update in the State has been given top priority as it would end issues revolving around the State's biggest problem of infiltration fr
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on April 23 said that the ongoing exercise of National Register of Citizens, 1951, (NRC) update in the State has been given top priority as it would end issues revolving around the State's biggest problem of infiltration from Bangladesh, reports Times of India. The process of updating the NRC now will facilitate the inclusion of the names of the persons and their descendants who appear in the NRC of 1951 or in any of the electoral rolls up to the midnight of March 24th, 1971, or in any one of the other admissible documents of the pre-1971 period. This will prove their presence in Assam on or before March 24, 1971. The distribution of application forms for inclusion of one's name in the NRC will begin from the last week of April. This will be followed by field verification from June 2015. The draft NRC is scheduled to be published on October 31 and the final one on January 31, 2016.
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April - 23 
Dharmu Yadav (26), ‘section commander’ of military company-6 of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter between Maoists and the Police in Kondagaon District on April 23, reports The Times of India. The gun-battle
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Dharmu Yadav (26), ‘section commander’ of military company-6 of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in an encounter between Maoists and the Police in Kondagaon District on April 23, reports The Times of India. The gun-battle took place in the forests near Matwal village under Mardapal Police Station limits when a team of District Police was carrying out a search operation in the wee hours on Thursday (April 23), Kondagaon Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Meena said. On sensing Police near the village, a group of armed rebels indiscriminately fired at them following which the Security Force (SF) personnel retaliated. However, the ultras soon fled to the dense forest on finding SF personnel zeroing-in on them. During a search, the body of Yadav in uniform along with a pistol and four live cartridges were recovered. Yadav was active in Narayanpur and Kondagaon Districts.
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April - 23 
Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 13,300 were deposited in the State Bank of India (SBI), Marketyard branch in Pune, between June 2013 and November 27, 2014, The Times of India reports on April 24. The incident came to light after the bank'
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Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 13,300 were deposited in the State Bank of India (SBI), Marketyard branch in Pune, between June 2013 and November 27, 2014, The Times of India reports on April 24. The incident came to light after the bank's cash officer Suryakant Bhalerao (59), a resident of Hadapsar, registered a complaint under section 489 (b) (using fake notes as genuine) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Senior Inspector Deepak Nikam, in-charge of the Swargate Police Station, on April 24(RBI) said that as per the Reserve Bank of India norms, the bank can register a first information report (FIR) against unidentified men if five or more fake currency notes are deposited in its account.
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April - 23 
Hazaribagh Police arrested Asha Kiran, women ‘wing commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from the jungle of Aulaunja village of Katkamsandi block of Hazaribagh District on April 23, reports The Pioneer. Police also arrested a
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Hazaribagh Police arrested Asha Kiran, women ‘wing commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from the jungle of Aulaunja village of Katkamsandi block of Hazaribagh District on April 23, reports The Pioneer. Police also arrested a local doctor who was treating her. After the arrest, the Police admitted her to sadar hospital in Hazaribagh. Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhilesh Jha said they received a tip-off that a Maoist women ‘wing commander’ came to village to attend a marriage ceremony. After the ceremony she came to know that she is suffering from brain malaria. She called a local doctor for the treatment in the jungles of Aulaunja village. Kiran has been associated with CPI-Maoist for last 12 years and holds an important position in the organisation. SP Jha said her teammates Sarita and Karo have reached up to the Jharkhand Regional Committee of the Maoist group. SP Jha said Asha is accused in 20 cases in Hazaribagh, Chatra, Gaya and Bokaro District since 2006. The SP said after the interrogation, she will be sent to Hazaribagh Central Jail along with the local doctor.
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April - 23 
Indian Central agencies have raised concern with their Canadian counterparts about the anti-India activities of some pro-Khalistan extremist groups and individuals operating in Canada at the behest of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), rep
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Indian Central agencies have raised concern with their Canadian counterparts about the anti-India activities of some pro-Khalistan extremist groups and individuals operating in Canada at the behest of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports The Hindu on April 24. About a month before Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s Canada visit, a joint working group on counter terrorism comprising security officials of both the countries held a meeting on March 19. “Several issues, including those related to threat assessment, extremism and foreign fighters, were taken up. We have raised the issue of Pakistan’s ISI using some Canada-based pro-Khalistan groups and individuals for anti-India activities,” said an official. Intelligence agencies have identified a Canadian national with Indian roots, an alleged associate of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) chief Jagtar Singh Tara who was recently arrested in Thailand and deported to India.
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April - 23 
Jammu & Kashmir Government on April 23 slapped Public Safety Act (PSA) against hardline All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader, Masrat Alam Bhat, and shifted him to Kotbalwal Jail in Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. Masrat, who was relea
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Jammu & Kashmir Government on April 23 slapped Public Safety Act (PSA) against hardline All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader, Masrat Alam Bhat, and shifted him to Kotbalwal Jail in Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. Masrat, who was released on March 7 after spending over four years in jail, was arrested on April 17 on charges of waging war against the country and sedition after he hoisted Pakistani flag and chanted pro-Pakistan slogans during a rally of chairman of APHC leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on April 15. The PSA allows detention of a person for a minimum of six months and maximum two years without trial.
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April - 23 
Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) ‘chairman’ N Oken stated that that if there is no unification among the militant groups , there cannot be ‘victory’, reports The Sangai Express on April 24.
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Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) ‘chairman’ N Oken stated that that if there is no unification among the militant groups , there cannot be ‘victory’, reports The Sangai Express on April 24.
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April - 23 
One person, identified as Babbar Ali, was arrested in West Bengal's Murshidabad District along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) bearing the face value of nearly INR 5, 50,000 on April 23, reports webindia123.com. The seizure was made during a j
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One person, identified as Babbar Ali, was arrested in West Bengal's Murshidabad District along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) bearing the face value of nearly INR 5, 50,000 on April 23, reports webindia123.com. The seizure was made during a joint operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) near the Farakka Barrage.
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April - 23 
Protesting over the arrest of Special Area Committee (SAC) member Shiv Prasad Singh alias Rohit ji in Jharkhand and ten others from different parts of Bihar during the last one week, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have given a call for
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Protesting over the arrest of Special Area Committee (SAC) member Shiv Prasad Singh alias Rohit ji in Jharkhand and ten others from different parts of Bihar during the last one week, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have given a call for Bihar and Jharkhand bandh on April 25, reports The Times of India on April 23. Essential services like medical facilities and marriage parties would be allowed free movement during bandh hours beginning Friday (April 24) midnight. Spokesperson Bihar Jharkhand Special Area Committee (BJSAC) of CPI-Maoist Gopal ji accused the Police of using high-handedness in Bihar on behest of Janata Dal-United JD (U) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Raju Kumar Singh of Sahebgunj constituency. He said that one Pintu Ram of Bhagwanpur in Saran District, Dipak Ram and Baskit Sahmu also of Saran and Yugesh Yadav of Chitwa bandh village in Aurangabad District were arrested by Police along with six other villagers from Muzaffarpur District on direction of Sahebgunj MLA. "Police have beaten them up in custody and have been torturing them," Gopal Ji said condemning the Police act.
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April - 23 
State Cabinet on April 23, held an emergency meeting in view of the cease-fire abrogation by Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), reports Nagaland Post. The Chief Ministers Office (CMO) in a communiqué stated that Cabi
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State Cabinet on April 23, held an emergency meeting in view of the cease-fire abrogation by Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), reports Nagaland Post. The Chief Ministers Office (CMO) in a communiqué stated that Cabinet thorough deliberation appealed to GoI and NSCN-K to maintain and extend the ceasefire in view of the desire of the people of Nagaland for peaceful resolution of the Naga political problem.”
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April - 23 
Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Abdul Karim Tunda was on April 23 discharged by a trial court in connection with two separate blast cases that took place in Delhi in 1997, reports The Times of India. The court discharged 73-year-old Tunda
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Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Abdul Karim Tunda was on April 23 discharged by a trial court in connection with two separate blast cases that took place in Delhi in 1997, reports The Times of India. The court discharged 73-year-old Tunda after observing there was no prima facie evidence against him to proceed. Tunda was one of the 20 terrorists Pakistan handed over following the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Additional sessions judge Reetesh Singh discharged Tunda in a case pertaining to a blast in Karol Bagh on October 28, 1997 and two blasts at Sadar Bazaar on October 1, 1997. One person was killed and several others injured in the Karol Bagh blast. A bomb was also recovered by Police. In the Sadar Bazar blasts, there was no casualty but many were injured. Police had chargesheeted Tunda in these cases while relying on the statements of other arrested for their alleged involvement in 1998. According to the reports, Tunda has been discharged in three cases lodged in Delhi. In the pending case, the court is hearing arguments on framing of charges. Police had told the court that Tunda, who is suspected to be involved in 40 bombings in India, had been declared a proclaimed offender in the case.
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April - 23 
The Army and Police on April 23 busted a major hideout of the militants at village Kuchhal in Bhandarkut area of Kishtwar District and recovered large quantity of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that the troops of
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The Army and Police on April 23 busted a major hideout of the militants at village Kuchhal in Bhandarkut area of Kishtwar District and recovered large quantity of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that the troops of Delta Force located at Bhandarkut and Police busted the militant hideout and effected recovery of arms, ammunition and explosive material after 42 hours of search operation in treacherous forests and mountainous areas of Kuchhal. Recoveries made from the hideout included one Pika machine gun with 100 belted ammunition, two .303 rifles, two 12 bore guns, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 16 UBGL grenades, four Chinese grenades, 16 rounds of .303 ammunition and one Yaesu radio set.
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April - 23 
The leader of Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R), Y. Wangtin Naga who is currently camping in Delhi, said that NSCN-R was all set to sign a cease-fire agreement, reports Nagaland Post on April 24. Wangtin said he w
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The leader of Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R), Y. Wangtin Naga who is currently camping in Delhi, said that NSCN-R was all set to sign a cease-fire agreement, reports Nagaland Post on April 24. Wangtin said he would represent NSCN-R along with P. Tikhak and Thopevezu Chakhesang along with four others.
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April - 23 
The Union Home Ministry (UMHA) has decided to hand over the probe into the killings of three Army personnel by suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), on April 2 to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports The Telegraph on Ap
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The Union Home Ministry (UMHA) has decided to hand over the probe into the killings of three Army personnel by suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), on April 2 to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports The Telegraph on April 24. An MHA official stated that "It is a very serious case and that's why we have decided to hand over the investigation to the NIA. An official notification in this regard will be issued soon."
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Three leaders of the Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF), a pro- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) organisation, have been arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) on April 23-24, after they were found distributing pam
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Three leaders of the Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF), a pro- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) organisation, have been arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) on April 23-24, after they were found distributing pamphlets, titled ‘Maoism is not terrorism’, reports Indian Express. While two persons, identified as RDF state secretary Mannur Ajayakumar and state committee member Karivaloor Ramakrishnan, were arrested from Iritty in Kannur, another, identified as T Sugathan, state president of RDF, was arrested by Police from the Kozhikode Press Club on April 24, where he had gone to hold a press conference to protest against the arrest of his colleagues.
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April - 23 
Two powerful can bombs were recovered from Goelkera Police Station area of West Singhbhum District on April 23, fuelling suspicion that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) might have planted the explosives to cause damages to Security Force
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Two powerful can bombs were recovered from Goelkera Police Station area of West Singhbhum District on April 23, fuelling suspicion that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) might have planted the explosives to cause damages to Security Force (SF) personnel during their six-day Jharkhand bandh (general Shut down) from April 25, reports The Telegraph. The bombs, weighing around 25kg each, were found buried beneath the ground at Pandwa village along a path frequently used by Police and Paramilitary Forces. Confirming the recovery, West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Raj said: "Two can bombs, ammunition, materials used to prepare bombs and other items were recovered from Goelkera by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Both the bombs have been defused." "Beside the can bombs, we found six mortars, cartridges of 303 rifles and 9mm pistols, empty cartridges, medicines, accounts books, Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature and haversacks from under the earth," Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Vikash Kumar Sinha said, adding that Police and Paramilitary Forces had intensified long-range patrolling in Goelkera, which is close to Saranda, an erstwhile rebel hub.
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April - 23 
An in-depth analysis by the London-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism has revealed that 38 Westerners have been killed in the US drone strikes so far in different countries, The News reported on April 25. These include an American and an Italia
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An in-depth analysis by the London-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism has revealed that 38 Westerners have been killed in the US drone strikes so far in different countries, The News reported on April 25. These include an American and an Italian whose names were mentioned in an unprecedented announcement on April 23 by United States (US) President Barack Obama. However, these were not the only Westerners killed by the US in its covert drone war in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia. The analysis by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and author Chris Woods has found that seven other US citizens have been killed since the White House launched its covert drone war on suspected terrorists in 2002. These findings are part of a major investigation into the nationalities of people killed by the US drone war. At least 38 Westerners in total have now been killed by US drones in the three target countries – Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia. The 38 Western deaths include 10 Americans, eight Britons, seven Germans, three Australians, two Spaniards, two Canadians, one Belgian or Swiss national, and now one Italian. There have also been four ‘Westerners’ of unidentified nationality.
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April - 23 
One American and one Italian who had been held hostage by al Qaeda in the border region of Pakistan and Afghanistan were killed in a US counterterrorism operation in January, the White House said on April 23, reports The Express Tribune. The operatio
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One American and one Italian who had been held hostage by al Qaeda in the border region of Pakistan and Afghanistan were killed in a US counterterrorism operation in January, the White House said on April 23, reports The Express Tribune. The operation in which American doctor Warren Weinstein and Italian Giovanni Lo Porto were killed also resulted in the death of an American al Qaeda leader, Ahmed Farouq, the White House said. Another American al Qaeda member, Adam Gadahn, also was killed, likely in a separate operation, the White House added. In a written statement, the White House expressed “tremendous sorrow” over the hostage deaths and said the United States had no reason to believe hostages were at the al Qaeda related compound targeted in the operation. Weinstein was abducted in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2011 while working for a US consulting firm. Al Qaeda had asked to trade him for members of the militant group being held by the United States. Weinstein was seen in videos released in May 2012 December 2013, asking for US president Barrack Obama to intervene on his behalf and saying he was suffering from heart problems and asthma. Italian aid worker Lo Porto has been missing in Pakistan since January 2012. Lo Porto, who was from Palermo, Sicily, was kidnapped three days after arriving in Pakistan on January 19, 2012, to work for a German organization building houses for victims of a 2010 flood. Another man was kidnapped with him but later separated and freed in October 2014 by German Special Forces.
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April - 23 
Twenty terrorists, including three suicide bombers, were killed when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter aircrafts targeted their hideouts in Kukikhel, Sepah and Kamarkhel areas of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FA
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Twenty terrorists, including three suicide bombers, were killed when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter aircrafts targeted their hideouts in Kukikhel, Sepah and Kamarkhel areas of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 23, reports The News. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) through a statement said that several hideouts, ammunition and ration depots were also destroyed in the aerial blitz.
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April - 23 
Two other will be hanged on Thursday 23 April (one each in Central Jail Sahiwal and District Jail Sargodha). In Lahore, Allah Rakha and Ghulam Nabi were sent to the gallows in Kot Lakhpat Jail for committing murders in 1996 and 2003, respectively. Tw
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Two other will be hanged on Thursday 23 April (one each in Central Jail Sahiwal and District Jail Sargodha). In Lahore, Allah Rakha and Ghulam Nabi were sent to the gallows in Kot Lakhpat Jail for committing murders in 1996 and 2003, respectively. Two death row prisoners were hanged in Sialkot jail for killing a woman after sexually assaulting her.
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April - 23 
Chairman of Constituent Assembly (CA) Subas Nembang on April 23 said that the voting process would begin on April 30 if parties failed to reach consensus on contentious issues of new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. After having deferred the CA m
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Chairman of Constituent Assembly (CA) Subas Nembang on April 23 said that the voting process would begin on April 30 if parties failed to reach consensus on contentious issues of new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. After having deferred the CA meeting for more than two months, Nembang made it clear at the CA meeting on April 23 that he would move ahead as per the report submitted by Questionnaire Committee. However, again the CA meeting scheduled to be convened on April 23 has been put off for the next seven days, and the next meeting is slated for April 30 for the last time to forge consensus on the disputed issues of constitution writing as the CA’s priority is still agreement. Addressing the CA meeting, Nembang said the CA is still in favour of consensus but there will be no other option but move ahead as per the established norms, law and tradition if the parties failed to solve the disputes through consensus. The three major parties— Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)—had agreed on April 20 to initiate drafting process on already agreed upon issues and continue discussions on the disputed issues. Though parties are closer to consensus on judiciary, electoral system and form of government, they are yet to prepare a framework of agreement. According to cross-party leaders, they plan to prepare a draft if there is a final agreement on these issues and get back to discussions on federalism after a while.
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April - 23 
CPN-UML senior leader Jhalanath Khanal on April 23 ruled out any possibility of federalising country based on ethnic line, reports ekantipur.com. Inaugurating the party constituency-1 convention in Ilam District, leader Khanal warned that the country
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CPN-UML senior leader Jhalanath Khanal on April 23 ruled out any possibility of federalising country based on ethnic line, reports ekantipur.com. Inaugurating the party constituency-1 convention in Ilam District, leader Khanal warned that the country would plunge into disintegration if federal states were declared on the basis of ethnicity. "Nepal has 125 ethnic communities. We cannot have federal states on their names," Khanal underscored. He also accused the UCPN-M of creating hurdles to forestall the constitution making in spite of flexibility exercised by NC and CPN-UML.
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April - 23 
President Maithripala Sirisena on April 23 defended the new Government’s policy of returning private land, once used by the Security Forces (SFs), to legitimate owners, especially in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, where Tamils and Muslims are pr
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President Maithripala Sirisena on April 23 defended the new Government’s policy of returning private land, once used by the Security Forces (SFs), to legitimate owners, especially in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, where Tamils and Muslims are present substantially, reports The Hindu. Sirisena, while addressing the nation through the electronic media, said “the 30 year conflict” [with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] should not raise its head again. “We have to ensure amity among all communities.” He said that a section of the media has been spreading falsehoods such as: the military has been removed from the North; their numbers have been reduced; that lands in Sampur had been given to LTTE terrorists; and that the Tamil and Muslim minorities have been given more rights than the Sinhalese. “These stories are being spread by extreme communalists. Please do not spread these false messages to the world,” he urged.
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April - 24 
A high-level team, led by Inspector-General of Police (Coastal Security) G. Suryaprakasha Rao, has completed a study on the existing coastal security system and strategies adopted by Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha, The Hindu reports on April 2
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A high-level team, led by Inspector-General of Police (Coastal Security) G. Suryaprakasha Rao, has completed a study on the existing coastal security system and strategies adopted by Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha, The Hindu reports on April 25. The study, which began on April 7 in Srikakulam District, covered nearly 3,000 kilometers in the three States. The team documented strategies that were being adopted by the States to prevent human trafficking and other illegal activities on the sea route. “We visited nearly thirty marine Police Stations and discussed the use of our technology to guard the coastline with the authorities in Tamil Nadu and Odisha...Talks with Tamil Nadu Additional Director-General of Police Sailendra Babu were fruitful in sharing views on coastal security,” Suryaprakasha Rao said.
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April - 24 
A twelve-year-old girl, identified as Salnikchi Marak, was shot in the leg by a group of unidentified armed men at Shallang in West Khasi Hills District on April 24, reports The Shillong Times. The armed group had come looking for Bidan M Sangma, cou
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A twelve-year-old girl, identified as Salnikchi Marak, was shot in the leg by a group of unidentified armed men at Shallang in West Khasi Hills District on April 24, reports The Shillong Times. The armed group had come looking for Bidan M Sangma, cousin of the victim. On not finding him they shot and injured the girl.
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April - 24 
A woman Maoist ‘deputy commander’, carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on her head, was arrested from the forests in Rajnandgaon District on April 24, reports PTI. "The arrested rebel has been identified as Shanti Kovachi, ‘deputy-commander’ of LOS (loc
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A woman Maoist ‘deputy commander’, carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on her head, was arrested from the forests in Rajnandgaon District on April 24, reports PTI. "The arrested rebel has been identified as Shanti Kovachi, ‘deputy-commander’ of LOS (local operation squad) active in Madanwada-Kodekhurse region on Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border," Inspector General (IG) of Police Durg Range, Pradeep Gupta said. Based on specific inputs that Kovachi was hiding in Amakodo-Pitameta forests under Sitagaon Police Station limits, a joint squad of District Force, Special Task Force (STF) and Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), was sent to the spot, the IG said. "While security personnel were encircling the region, they spotted a woman trying to escape into core forests, following which she was nabbed after a chase," the IG said. Besides, one walkie talkie, Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature, a bag, medicines and other commodities of daily use were also recovered from her possession, he added. A resident of Petemeta village of Rajnandgaon District, Shanti had joined the outlawed CPI-Maoist in 2007 and later elevated to the rank of ‘deputy commander’ in 2011, the IG said adding that she was provided with an INSAS rifle. "She was involved several Naxal incidents, including torching vehicles involved in construction work and triggering blast during recently concluded Panchayat elections," the IG added.
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April - 24 
Assam Sanmilita Mahasangha (ASM) will hold will a meet in Jorhat District on April 25 to discuss the future of the indigenous people once the National Register of Citizens, 1951, is updated, reports The Telegraph. ASM an organisation that has been wa
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Assam Sanmilita Mahasangha (ASM) will hold will a meet in Jorhat District on April 25 to discuss the future of the indigenous people once the National Register of Citizens, 1951, is updated, reports The Telegraph. ASM an organisation that has been waging a legal battle in the Supreme Court questioning the very validity of the Assam Accord, will hold a two-day conference in Jorhat. They will discuss the impact of updating the NRC with the present criteria, as the issue of validity of the Section 6 (A) of the Citizenship Act is sub-judice. Section 6 (A) of the Citizenship Act sets March 25, 1971, as the cut-off date to grant citizenship to persons who entered Assam from Bangladesh (then East Pakistan).
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April - 24 
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh sought details of Myanmar’s military intrusion in to Manipur, reports The Telegraph. Earlier on April 18 Myanmar Army has reportedly made an incursion into the Manipur at Choro Khunou, a border village in Ukhrul Distr
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Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh sought details of Myanmar’s military intrusion in to Manipur, reports The Telegraph. Earlier on April 18 Myanmar Army has reportedly made an incursion into the Manipur at Choro Khunou, a border village in Ukhrul District.
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April - 24 
IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), removed its 'president' Songbijit Ingti Kathar a few days ago and elevated its ‘interim general secretary’ B Saoraigwra to the top post, reports Times of India on April 25. A K
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IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), removed its 'president' Songbijit Ingti Kathar a few days ago and elevated its ‘interim general secretary’ B Saoraigwra to the top post, reports Times of India on April 25. A Karbi by ethnicity, Songbijit is reportedly holed up in Myanmar. He was sidelined when the outfit took the decision to massacre the Adivasis. The heinous crime was executed under the direction of G Bidai, ‘deputy chief’ of the outfit's ‘armed wing’."About four days ago, we received information that Songbijit has been removed from the post of the outfit's chairman and made its advisor. B Saoraigwra is the new chairman of the outfit," a source told the newspaper."Since the December 23, 2014 massacre of 69 Adivasis, NDFB-IKS has been facing problems. Since Songbijit is a Karbi, the problems have multiplied. There is no split in the outfit as such," a security source added.
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April - 24 
Imphal East Police Commandos along with women Police arrested a Naga National Council (NNC) militant identified as Maihiambiliu alias Abui, on April 24, at Kiyamgei Pal Ahanbi area in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express.
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Imphal East Police Commandos along with women Police arrested a Naga National Council (NNC) militant identified as Maihiambiliu alias Abui, on April 24, at Kiyamgei Pal Ahanbi area in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 24 
In an effort to enhance Central reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s capabilities in fighting Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Red zone and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Union Home Ministry (UHM) has ordered replacement of indige
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In an effort to enhance Central reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s capabilities in fighting Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Red zone and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Union Home Ministry (UHM) has ordered replacement of indigenously built but faulty INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifles that the force uses with AK-47s, reports The Times of India. All INSAS guns used by the force in the red zone would be replaced by AK-47 while 50% of the INSAS gun armoury in J&K would now have AK-47. The UHM sanctioned the procurement of guns two days ago (April 24) following a demand from the CRPF which has been pending with the Ministry for almost a year. The sanction, however, is partial fulfillment of CRPF demands. The force had sent a proposal to the UHM last year for 100% replacement of all its INSAS guns with AK-47 rifles in Maoist areas, 50% in Jammu and Kashmir and similar grading percentage for various other theatres. "The sanction is location specific i.e. limited to Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected Districts and Jammu and Kashmir. In rest of the country, the force will continue using INSAS. The decision has been taken according to the operational requirement of the force," a senior UHM official said.
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April - 24 
Kanglaonline reports on April 24 that KCP-MC has lifted the ban imposed on the Catholic schools temporarily, reports Kanglaonline.
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Kanglaonline reports on April 24 that KCP-MC has lifted the ban imposed on the Catholic schools temporarily, reports Kanglaonline.
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April - 24 
Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta, on April 24 stated that Police was not averse to the idea of using helicopters for surveillance, air dropping of Police personnel and rations in their fight against militants in Garo Hills, repo
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Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta, on April 24 stated that Police was not averse to the idea of using helicopters for surveillance, air dropping of Police personnel and rations in their fight against militants in Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times. He, however, made it clear that the helicopters, if at all used, will not be pressed into direct operations, but would be meant only for surveillance of inaccessible areas and also to air drop rations and personnel in the areas of operations.
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April - 24 
On April 24, Indian Army arrested a militant of the PREPAK, identified as Heikrujam Dashu alias Chinglen from Sekmaijin Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District, reports E-pao.
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On April 24, Indian Army arrested a militant of the PREPAK, identified as Heikrujam Dashu alias Chinglen from Sekmaijin Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District, reports E-pao.
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April - 24 
On April 24, a mess supervisor of a company, Coastal Projects Limited, another company engaged in construction of railway line, identified as Samuruddin, was abducted by suspected militants of a hill based militant group, at Kambiron of Tamenglong Di
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On April 24, a mess supervisor of a company, Coastal Projects Limited, another company engaged in construction of railway line, identified as Samuruddin, was abducted by suspected militants of a hill based militant group, at Kambiron of Tamenglong District, reports Nagaland Post. Both abductions are allegedly related to monetary demands.
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April - 24 
Tension ran high along the Nagaland-Assam border area of Yajang village in Mokokchung District when a mob from Assam destroyed farms and Jhum fields belonging to Yajang village, reports The Shillong Times on April 25.
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Tension ran high along the Nagaland-Assam border area of Yajang village in Mokokchung District when a mob from Assam destroyed farms and Jhum fields belonging to Yajang village, reports The Shillong Times on April 25.
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April - 24 
As the president constituted the 9th National Finance Commission (NFC) to distribute resources among the federating units, the Federal Government has proposed the provinces share the cost of counter terrorism efforts and disaster management, reports
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As the president constituted the 9th National Finance Commission (NFC) to distribute resources among the federating units, the Federal Government has proposed the provinces share the cost of counter terrorism efforts and disaster management, reports The Express Tribune. President Mamnoon Hussain constituted the 9th NFC on April 24 to determine the fresh award for distribution of Federal taxes between the Centre and the provinces for the next five years, according to an official handout. The Finance Ministry also issued the notification of the commission’s formation in addition to its terms of reference. For the first time, the Federal Government has raised the issue of its expenses on the fight against terrorism and management of natural disasters on the commission’s agenda, with the aim that the provinces share the growing burden with the Centre. The issue is likely to be the thorniest one the 10-member commission will be discussing in the months ahead.
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April - 24 
One Policeman was killed, six other cops and a civilian were injured when a vehicle of the Quick Response Force (QRF) of the Peshawar Police was attacked with an improvised explosive device (IED) at the Gulbahar Chowk in Peshawar, the provincial capi
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One Policeman was killed, six other cops and a civilian were injured when a vehicle of the Quick Response Force (QRF) of the Peshawar Police was attacked with an improvised explosive device (IED) at the Gulbahar Chowk in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on April 24, reports The News. The injured Policemen were identified as Rahatullah, Daud, Zulfiqar, Ilyas, Abdul Khaliq, Naik Mohammad and Mohammad Riaz. Later Daud succumbed to his injuries. The civilian couldn’t be identified. A Police official said around two kilos of explosives were planted on the roadside in Gulbahar Chowk where a vehicle of the QRF used to be positioned to respond in case of an emergency. Earlier, The Express Tribune reported six Policemen and one civilian injured in the incident.
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April - 24 
Sabeen Mahmud, the director at The Second Floor (T2F), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Phase-II area of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the night of April 24, reports The News. According
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Sabeen Mahmud, the director at The Second Floor (T2F), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Phase-II area of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the night of April 24, reports The News. According to reports, Sabeen, accompanied by her mother was returning home after hosting a seminar at the T2F premises in Phase-II area of Defence Housing Authority (DHA), when unidentified gunmen on a motorbike opened fire at her car. Both Sabeen and her mother were rushed to a nearby hospital where Sabeen succumbed to her wounds. Her mother is severely injured and still under treatment. Police said that Sabeen received five bullet wounds.
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April - 24 
Seven persons, including one civilian, injured in a bomb blast near Gulbahar Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the early hours of April 24 (today), reports The Express Tribune. Initial reports suggest that t
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Seven persons, including one civilian, injured in a bomb blast near Gulbahar Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the early hours of April 24 (today), reports The Express Tribune. Initial reports suggest that the vehicle of the Security Forces (SFs) was targeted and that it was an Emergency Response Force (ERF) mobile hit. The BDS claimed that two kilograms of explosives were used in the targeted attack.
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April - 24 
The Police in KP on April 24 rounded up 607 suspects and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search operations in the province, reports Daily Times. The Police recovered 55 arms and ammunition of different kinds and 3,706 rou
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The Police in KP on April 24 rounded up 607 suspects and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search operations in the province, reports Daily Times. The Police recovered 55 arms and ammunition of different kinds and 3,706 rounds of different bores in different parts of the province. During the operations, 770 houses and 240 hotels were also checked and 19 cases registered against the violators. During snap checking at 189 checkpoints, 379 suspects were held and 34 arms of different kind and 3,675 cartridges of different bores were also seized. During action against unregistered Afghans, a total of 45 people were detained and 27 cases registered against them.
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April - 24 
In an indication of mending rift in the alliance, leaders of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)-led 30-party opposition bloc have reached an understanding to form a task force to deal with the ruling parties on constitution-writing,
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In an indication of mending rift in the alliance, leaders of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)-led 30-party opposition bloc have reached an understanding to form a task force to deal with the ruling parties on constitution-writing, reports ekantipur.com. The team under Maoist leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara will take its shape when the meeting of the alliance scheduled for Tuesday (April 28) inducts members from the Madhesi and Janajati parties. Friday’s (April 24) was the first meeting of the parties after they withdrew their street protests two weeks ago. Madhes-based parties fear that the main opposition could join hands with the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) by abandoning the agenda of Madhes. “We want to seriously review the working style of the alliance leadership and decide the future course,” Sadbhawana Party (SP) Chairman Rajendra Mahato said after the meeting. Madhes-based and Janajati leaders were miffed at the Maoists after media reports that the heads of the NC, the CPN-UML and the third largest party agreed to draft the new constitution putting aside federalism, the key dispute, before Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala left for Indonesia earlier this week.
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April - 24 
Leaders from the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), have responded positively to Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal's proposal to prepare a draft of t
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Leaders from the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), have responded positively to Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal's proposal to prepare a draft of the new constitution by including both the federal models -- the one proposed by ruling coalition and the other floated by the UCPN-M led opposition camp, reports myrepublica.com on April 25. "If the UCPN (Maoist) chairman has seriously floated this idea, it will certainly help deliver new constitution and we should support him until he remains committed to it," said NC Chief Whip Chinkaji Shrestha. According to him, even NC and CPN-UML leaders had earlier floated the idea but the parties had not been able to focus on the proposal.
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April - 24 
Talking to a few journalists at his residence at Lazimpat in Kathmandu on April 24, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that his party is positive towards forging consensus on federalism, putting both the 7-province model of the ruling parties an
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Talking to a few journalists at his residence at Lazimpat in Kathmandu on April 24, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that his party is positive towards forging consensus on federalism, putting both the 7-province model of the ruling parties and the Maoist-proposed 10 province model in the draft new constitution and then going for public feedback, reports myrepublica.com. Dahal also said the constitution should not be promulgated without finalizing the major disputes over state-structuring. "Placing the issue of state-restructuring on hold is unacceptable to us, but we are ready for any give and take for settling matters," he said. "Let's put both the 7-province and 10-province models in the draft constitution and allow the people to debate them."
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April - 24 
UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda refuted the rumors that he forged a separate deal with the CPN-UML and NC, reports ekantipur.com. Talking to journalists at his Lazimpat-based residence in Kathmandu on April 24, leader Dahal said no p
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UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda refuted the rumors that he forged a separate deal with the CPN-UML and NC, reports ekantipur.com. Talking to journalists at his Lazimpat-based residence in Kathmandu on April 24, leader Dahal said no progress has been made towards agreement except the ‘abstract commitment’ for consensus during the bilateral meeting held before PM Koirala left for Indonesia.
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April - 24 
Police on April 24 arrested two militants from Tongi town of Gazipur District for their alleged involvement with Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited (BCBL) robbery at Ashulia District on April 21 that left eight people dead, reports The Daily Star. The
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Police on April 24 arrested two militants from Tongi town of Gazipur District for their alleged involvement with Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited (BCBL) robbery at Ashulia District on April 21 that left eight people dead, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Babul Sarker and Mintu Prodhan. Police said that the arrestees were involved in a militant group and earlier they worked for Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). Police also recovered 5 machetes, huge amount of bomb making explosive and jihadi books from their possession.
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April - 25 
A team of militants, during a clash between two factions of the Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT), on April 25 gunned down KPLT (Buche group) ‘chairman’ Boche Bey (28) alias Bijoy Terang in Rongnihan Sigar gaon under Borpathar Police Station in
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A team of militants, during a clash between two factions of the Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT), on April 25 gunned down KPLT (Buche group) ‘chairman’ Boche Bey (28) alias Bijoy Terang in Rongnihan Sigar gaon under Borpathar Police Station in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Telegraph. Boche Bey (28) alias Bijoy Terang is one of the founder members of the undivided KPLT. “According to reports, Boche's own ‘finance secretary’ Singh Teron is behind the killing of the chairman," said a Bokajan Police source.
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April - 25 
Achik National Liberation Army (ANLA) and A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant groups have distributed demand letters to all the shop owners in Mangsang village in East Garo Hills District, demanding all the shop owners to pay ransom ran
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Achik National Liberation Army (ANLA) and A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant groups have distributed demand letters to all the shop owners in Mangsang village in East Garo Hills District, demanding all the shop owners to pay ransom ranging from INR 200,000 to INR 500,000, reports The Assam Tribune on April 26. The area is a safe haven for most militant groups due to remoteness as well as the lack of Police personnel.
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April - 25 
Around 70 to 80 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, stormed into Pasiya village under Chak panchayat (village level local self government institution) in Manatu block in Palamu District on April 25 and set ablaze the equipment
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Around 70 to 80 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, stormed into Pasiya village under Chak panchayat (village level local self government institution) in Manatu block in Palamu District on April 25 and set ablaze the equipment of a cell phone tower, reports The Pioneer. The Maoists also set ablaze a tractor–cum–trolley and assaulted the driver of the tractor Dineshwar Ram. Palamu District Superintendent of Police (SP) Patel Mayur K Lal confirmed the incident and claimed that the Maoists did this to hog limelight.
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April - 25 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze vehicles and machines deployed in construction of road from Godalbay to Kamar Bhaudi village under Piparchedi Police Station limits in Gariaband District on April 25, reports The Pioneer.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze vehicles and machines deployed in construction of road from Godalbay to Kamar Bhaudi village under Piparchedi Police Station limits in Gariaband District on April 25, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, the incident happened under Piparchedi Police Station limits when some armed ultras reached the spot and set ablaze a JCB machine, water tanker and road roller deployed in the construction work. Soon after the incident the Maoists ran away from the spot threatening not to resume construction work, Police said. No casualty or injury incident was reported and a case was registered with Piparchedi Police Station in this connection.
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April - 25 
On April 25, an Assam Rifles trooper, identified as Rifleman Vijay Singh Rathore was killed after being fired upon with a 9 mm calibre, near Classic Island-- Raj Bhavan road in Kohima, by Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NS
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On April 25, an Assam Rifles trooper, identified as Rifleman Vijay Singh Rathore was killed after being fired upon with a 9 mm calibre, near Classic Island-- Raj Bhavan road in Kohima, by Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) militants, reports Nagaland Post. When chased by the AR party, the fleeing gunmen lobbed a grenade but it failed to explode. Kohima Police and AR party rushed to the site and recovered the unexploded grenade reported to be of Chinese make along with 11 empty shells of 9 mm calibre. A team from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) also rushed to the site and later diffused it. Soon after the incident, a massive combing operation was launched in the capital by Kohima Police and AR. Security forces have confirmed the involvement of NSCN-K in the incident. Nagaland Home Minister Y Patton has strongly condemned the killing of AR trooper, reports Nagaland Post on April 25.
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April - 25 
The Assam State Jamiat Ulama on April 25 submitted a memorandum to Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju and the Registrar General of India (RGI), Rohitash Nariman, on its demands regarding the update of the National Register of Citiz
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The Assam State Jamiat Ulama on April 25 submitted a memorandum to Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju and the Registrar General of India (RGI), Rohitash Nariman, on its demands regarding the update of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) 1951, reports The Telegraph. A delegation of the Jamiat, led by its president Badruddin Ajmal, met both Rijiju and Nariman in New Delhi yesterday and requested them to concede to their demands, which include extension of the deadline to receive NRC applications till October this year. The NRC is a register that contains the details of all Indian citizens. It will be updated based on NRC 1951, electoral rolls up to the midnight of March 24, 1971 and in their absence the list of admissible documents of pre-1971 period.
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April - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) appealed to the masses in their strongholds of Central India's hinterlands to observe 'protest week' between April 25 and May 1 against the land acquisition bill, reports The Times of India on April 26
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) appealed to the masses in their strongholds of Central India's hinterlands to observe 'protest week' between April 25 and May 1 against the land acquisition bill, reports The Times of India on April 26. The rebels have claimed that there would be violent opposition if government compels farmers to surrender land. The CPI-Maoist has appealed for agitation issuing a press note. Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) of the CPI-Maoist in Central India' Gadchiroli and parts of Chhattisgarh, has urged the people to organize various forms of protests including road blockade and agitating at government offices against the land acquisition bill. The rebels, in their press release, have lambasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government for trying to enforce an anti-peasant enactment to usurp their ancestral properties on the pretext of development. The Maoist rebels have also stated that Modi is trying to hand over country's resources to the foreign corporate companies under various schemes.
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April - 25 
Nine suspected militants were killed in air strikes in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 25, reports Dawn. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said jets bombed hideouts of the Tehreek
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Nine suspected militants were killed in air strikes in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 25, reports Dawn. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said jets bombed hideouts of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) in Kanu Gharaibi, Pathai, Baagh, Rajgal, Jhrandy and Nakai areas of Kukikhel and Malakdin Khel. The ISPR claimed that nine militants affiliated with the TTP and LI were killed in the air strikes and five of their hideouts destroyed. However, LI spokesman Salahuddin Ayubi in a telephonic conversation with journalists rejected the ISPR’s claim.
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April - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested 12 suspects during a house-to-house search in Ghundi area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in FATA, reports Dawn. Officials said the detainees were suspected of having links with some banned organisation
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested 12 suspects during a house-to-house search in Ghundi area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in FATA, reports Dawn. Officials said the detainees were suspected of having links with some banned organisations.
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April - 25 
Purbo Bangla Communist Party (PBCP) ‘second in command” Sohel Rana (26) was killed in a gunfight with Police at Jugnipasha under Fultola sub-District in Khulna District on April 25, reports Dhaka Tribune. Four Policemen were also injured during the g
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Purbo Bangla Communist Party (PBCP) ‘second in command” Sohel Rana (26) was killed in a gunfight with Police at Jugnipasha under Fultola sub-District in Khulna District on April 25, reports Dhaka Tribune. Four Policemen were also injured during the gunfight. Police also recovered a six-shooter gun, 14 rounds of bullet and five hand bombs from the scene.
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April - 26 
A combined team of Assam Rifles (AR) and State Police, on April 26, killed an unidentified militant of Arunachal Pradesh Depressed People’s Front (APDPF), at Deban area of Changlang District, reports The Assam Tribune. SFs also arrested 6 militants o
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A combined team of Assam Rifles (AR) and State Police, on April 26, killed an unidentified militant of Arunachal Pradesh Depressed People’s Front (APDPF), at Deban area of Changlang District, reports The Assam Tribune. SFs also arrested 6 militants of the group. APDPF was formed by some Chakma youths to carry out extortion, kidnapping in Diyun, Miao and Namsai areas. The group has approximately 10-12 cadres who have undergone armed training in Bangladesh last year.
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April - 26 
A major NDFB-IKS hideout was busted by Army in Sadiya Ghat area inside Manas Reserve Forest in Chirang District, reports The Sentinel. The operation was launched on a specific intelligence, regarding presence of a hideout in of Chirang, said the Defe
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A major NDFB-IKS hideout was busted by Army in Sadiya Ghat area inside Manas Reserve Forest in Chirang District, reports The Sentinel. The operation was launched on a specific intelligence, regarding presence of a hideout in of Chirang, said the Defence PRO. Three rifles, 176 rounds of live ammunition, gun powder, a Bajaj Pulsar motorbike and other war like stores were recovered during the operation.
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April - 26 
Angami Youth Organization (AYO) taking serious note of the April 25 firing incident in Kohima, wherein one Assam Rifles trooper was killed, has “sanctioned non-cooperation on Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K), reports Nagaland Post on April 27.
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Angami Youth Organization (AYO) taking serious note of the April 25 firing incident in Kohima, wherein one Assam Rifles trooper was killed, has “sanctioned non-cooperation on Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K), reports Nagaland Post on April 27.
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April - 26 
Security Forces (SFs), in a joint operation, on April 26 busted a major hideout of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) in the thick jungles of Ripu Forest, near the Indo-Bhutan border, in Kokrajhar District, repor
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Security Forces (SFs), in a joint operation, on April 26 busted a major hideout of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) in the thick jungles of Ripu Forest, near the Indo-Bhutan border, in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. Defence Public Relation Officer (PRO) Leutinent Colonel Suneet Newton said that during the search operation an encounter took place with NDFB (S) cadres. It is suspected that the senior hierarchy of NDFB-IKS, involved in the Adivasis massacre on December 23, 2014, was in the group with whom contact was established. Newton said that the operation is continuing and a massive hunt is in progress in Ripu Reserve Forest by Army. “So far three AK-47 rifles, four grenades, around 500 rounds of AK-47 and other war like stores have been recovered,” he said.
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April - 26 
The Bharuch Police in Gujarat arrested five persons, identified as Shivkumar Mishra (45), Natwar Ravat (36), Hajratali Saiyad (42), Nazir Chauhan (51) and Jyoti Goms (31) along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value of INR 6.661 milli
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The Bharuch Police in Gujarat arrested five persons, identified as Shivkumar Mishra (45), Natwar Ravat (36), Hajratali Saiyad (42), Nazir Chauhan (51) and Jyoti Goms (31) along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with face value of INR 6.661 million, reports Press Trust of India. Based on a tip-off, local Crime Branch officials arrested five persons from Rundh village of Jhagadia tehsil (local administrative division) in of Bharuch District on April 26 evening and seized FICN worth INR 6.572 million. Later on April 27 Police recovered another FICN worth INR 89,000 from the house of the main accused. Police said that Mishra, an electrician with a private firm, had started printing currency notes at his Bharuch house, "Mishra and two of his accomplices printed these notes and contacted Saiyad, who agreed to buy them. Jyoti is an accomplice of Saiyad. When all of them were busy making the transaction in an open field in Rundh village yesterday (April 26), we nabbed them," said inspector V R Malhotra. The currency notes were mainly of the Rs 1,000 denomination. "We also seized printer, scanner, dye plates, paper cutter and injection syringes," Malhotra added.
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The five day (April 26 - 30) Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] bandh (general shut down) evoked an effective response in Kolhan Division (East Singhbhum, Seraikella-Kharsawan and West Singhbhum) Districts on its second day on April 27, reports The Av
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The five day (April 26 - 30) Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] bandh (general shut down) evoked an effective response in Kolhan Division (East Singhbhum, Seraikella-Kharsawan and West Singhbhum) Districts on its second day on April 27, reports The Avenue Mail. The Paramilitary Forces had removed the posters during patrolling the area. Shops and business establishments were closed in Ghatshila and other townships under Ghatshila sub-division of East Singhbhum District since the morning. The bandh was also effective in Chaibasa, Chakradharpur. Railway Police are taking up necessary security measures in view of the bandh. “We are taking all important steps to ensure the Kolhan remains peaceful during the Naxal bandh. Adequate forces have been deployed in the strategic locations, including the NH-33 in East Singhbhum,” said an official. Barring Ghatshila and its periphery the three Districts of the division namely East and West Singhbhum and Seraikella-Kharsawan remained incident free.
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April - 26 
The Shillong Times reports that at a time when the State Police is mooting the idea of using choppers for anti-insurgency operations, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)’ joint publicity secretary’ Garo Mandei Ch Marak, on April 26 stated that “Our
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The Shillong Times reports that at a time when the State Police is mooting the idea of using choppers for anti-insurgency operations, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)’ joint publicity secretary’ Garo Mandei Ch Marak, on April 26 stated that “Our men are not trained to ask questions and they will have no knowledge about which chopper is used for surveillance and which is in use for ferrying passengers to Tura/Shillong. They will shoot down anything flying over their head,”
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April - 26 
Four persons were killed and 20 others were injured in a bomb blast near the vegetable market on the Chakkar Khan Road in Sibi town of same District in Balochistan on April 26, reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Anwar Khetran said uniden
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Four persons were killed and 20 others were injured in a bomb blast near the vegetable market on the Chakkar Khan Road in Sibi town of same District in Balochistan on April 26, reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Anwar Khetran said unidentified militants had attached an explosive device to a motorcycle which went off when the market was full of buyers. The blast left at least four people dead and 20 others injured. Shops and vehicles around the blast site sustained damage.
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April - 26 
Highlighting the role of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in the ongoing Operation Zarb-i-Azb and its vision beyond 2025, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman said on April 26 that the PAF would play a lead role in rooting out terrorism from
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Highlighting the role of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in the ongoing Operation Zarb-i-Azb and its vision beyond 2025, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman said on April 26 that the PAF would play a lead role in rooting out terrorism from the country, reports Dawn. Addressing fighter pilots and officers of the PAF at a ceremony held in Sargodha, he said the force would always live up to the expectations of the nation while safeguarding the aerial frontiers of the motherland. He said the indigenisation and procurement of sophisticated weapons systems would have been a distant dream without the unflinching dedication and visionary leadership of the PAF in the bygone years.
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April - 26 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed on April 26 that they are not involved in the brutal murder of rights activist Sabeen Mahmud on April 24 in the Phase-II area of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh,
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed on April 26 that they are not involved in the brutal murder of rights activist Sabeen Mahmud on April 24 in the Phase-II area of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The Express Tribune. “We categorically deny involvement in the murder of Sabeen Mahmud,” TTP spokesperson Mohammad Khorasani said. Khorasani alleged that “investigation by the TTP’s intelligence wing suggests Government agencies are behind the killing of Sabeen Mahmud.”
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April - 26 
A meeting was held between Inspector General Border Security Force (BSF) and Region Commander Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) at Ramgarh Upazila of Khagrachari District on April 26, reports Tripurainfo. High level delegation of BSF and BGB attended th
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A meeting was held between Inspector General Border Security Force (BSF) and Region Commander Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) at Ramgarh Upazila of Khagrachari District on April 26, reports Tripurainfo. High level delegation of BSF and BGB attended the meeting. During the meeting emphasis was given on border domination in view of the forthcoming Tripura Tribal Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) election scheduled to be held on 3rd May 2015. Both sides agreed to increase vigil along the bordering areas to thwart any attempt of the Militants and Anti National Elements to disrupt the election. Besides emphasis was given to curb trans-border crimes and smuggling.BGB also requested BSF for use of Indian roads for establishment of new Border Outposts (BOP) s in the Chittagong hill tracts of Bangladesh. BSF assured BGB of full co-operation in this regard.
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April - 26 
Sixty percent of the people who had appeared before the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons (PCICMP), blamed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for the disappearance of their kith and kin, PCICMP
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Sixty percent of the people who had appeared before the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons (PCICMP), blamed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for the disappearance of their kith and kin, PCICMP Chairman, Retired Justice Maxwell Paranagama, said on April 26, reports The New Indian Express. He said that “Thirty percent of the complaints were against the Sri Lankan Security Forces (SFs), 10 percent against the other (non-LTTE) Tamil militant groups, and 5 percent were against unidentified elements.” A total of 2500 people from the Northern and Eastern Provinces had appeared before the commission. There were 16,000 complaints from civilians and 5600 from the SFs. Paranagama added that “However, the blame figures varied from district to district. In Kilinochchi, 85 percent of those who deposed blamed the LTTE. In Mullaitivu, 80 percent blamed the LTTE. In Jaffna, people blamed the LTTE and the SFs equally (50:50). In the Eastern Province most of the complaints were against the SFs. The Karuna group (a breakaway group of the LTTE), was also blamed to an extent in the East.” Some of the cases have been referred for action and some for further investigations, he said. The Commission has submitted its interim report to President Maithripala Sirisena. The Government has asked the panel to continue its work as it is also investigating allegations of war crimes.
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April - 27 
‘Chairman’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) Meghen alias Sanayaima and several other leaders of UNLF were produced before the Special Court of National Investigative Agency (NIA) in Guwahati on April 27, reports Kanglaonline. NIA had filed
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‘Chairman’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) Meghen alias Sanayaima and several other leaders of UNLF were produced before the Special Court of National Investigative Agency (NIA) in Guwahati on April 27, reports Kanglaonline. NIA had filed charge sheets against Meghen and several other leaders of UNLF for waging war against the Indian Union. Meghen was reportedly arrested by NIA on November 30, 2010 from Motihari in Bihar.
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April - 27 
A city court in Kolkata (West Bengal) on April 27 sent Ibrahim Sheikh alias Lal Mohammad, an alleged operative of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) Indian wing, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody till May 8, 2015 in connection wit
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A city court in Kolkata (West Bengal) on April 27 sent Ibrahim Sheikh alias Lal Mohammad, an alleged operative of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) Indian wing, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody till May 8, 2015 in connection with the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman (West Bengal) blast case, reports Business Standard. The NIA counsel sought Ibrahim's custody saying he was caught with ammunition, firearms and crude bombs. Ibrahim is said to hail from Nabagram in Murshidabad District of West Bengal and a member of the Majlis-e-shura (central committee) of the JMB. Arrested from Pakur in Jharkhand on April 18, and sent to NIA custody there, Ibrahim Sheikh was brought to Kolkata on a transit remand. The investigating agencies have alleged that he was the in-charge of the Fatimatul Mukimnagar Madrasa (Islamic Seminary) in Murshidabad, which is closely linked to JMB. Police had shut and sealed off the madrasa after the October 2 blast.
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April - 27 
A letter threatening to blow up a bus stand in Faridabad in Haryana, purportedly written by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was found inside a security room near its gate on April 27, reports Press Trust of India. The letter was found by a bus driver at Mahar
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A letter threatening to blow up a bus stand in Faridabad in Haryana, purportedly written by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was found inside a security room near its gate on April 27, reports Press Trust of India. The letter was found by a bus driver at Maharana Pratap bus stand, commonly known as Ballabgarh bus stand in Faridabad. Investigating Officer Phool Kumar said that in the handwritten letter, LeT and another militant outfit have claimed that they will blow up the bus stand on May 5, 2015. He added that Police is verifying the letter's authenticity. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at Ballabgarh Police Station under Section 121A (conspiracy to wage war, or attempting to wage war or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India), 507 (criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication) and other relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). According to reports, as precautionary measure, the Police has enhanced security at the bus stand and all persons and vehicles entering its premises are being monitored.
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April - 27 
A source in Shillong Police Head quarters stated that although there is no specific input about the anti-aircraft equipments with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), but a self loading rifle or light machine gun can cause damage to a helicopter tha
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A source in Shillong Police Head quarters stated that although there is no specific input about the anti-aircraft equipments with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), but a self loading rifle or light machine gun can cause damage to a helicopter that is flying at a lower height, reports The Sentinel on April 28. The Source also stated that “Let me highlight that the police have not even requisitioned nor have inducted any helicopter even for logistical purposes”. Earlier GNLA has threatened o fire at the helicopters after the State Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Mehta stated that the Police can use air surveillances in counter insurgency operations in Garo Hills.
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April - 27 
A Unified Command (UC) meeting held on April 27 decided to focus on apprehending two top leaders of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), who are believed to be hiding somewhere deep inside forest on the India-
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A Unified Command (UC) meeting held on April 27 decided to focus on apprehending two top leaders of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), who are believed to be hiding somewhere deep inside forest on the India-Bhutan border, reports The Telegraph. A source told that the UC meeting, which was held in Dispur and attended by senior Army, Police, Paramilitary and Government officials, discussed strategies to track down and apprehend the NDFB-IKS duo, G. Bidai alias Bishnu Goyari and Binod Mushahary alias Batha Mushahary. Security Forces said these two leaders masterminded massacre of Adivasis on December 23, 2014. "The meeting decided to intensify operations in some specific areas on the India-Bhutan border to apprehend the duo. The forces will also step up effort to collect intelligence to pinpoint their whereabouts," the source said.
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April - 27 
A'chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) on April 27, termed Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma's statement on "foreigners" in their list as ‘ridiculous’, reports The Telegraph. In a release issued to the media, former ‘chief’ of ANVC, Bernard Ma
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A'chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) on April 27, termed Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma's statement on "foreigners" in their list as ‘ridiculous’, reports The Telegraph. In a release issued to the media, former ‘chief’ of ANVC, Bernard Marak, stated that the Chief Minister made a statement saying that we have 'foreigners' in our lists. This is one of the most absurd, irresponsible and ridiculous statement he ever made against us."
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April - 27 
Asserting that removal of the sense of alienation of the people of the north-eastern region was the biggest challenge before the Centre, Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh has advocated a hardline approach to militant outfits indulging in violen
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Asserting that removal of the sense of alienation of the people of the north-eastern region was the biggest challenge before the Centre, Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh has advocated a hardline approach to militant outfits indulging in violence in the North-east, particularly Assam, reports The Assam Tribune on April 28. Paresh Baruah is not interested to come for dialogue, said the Home Minister, reminding that the Centre’s interlocutors were engaged in negotiations with other militant groups.
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April - 27 
Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) members of Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK), led by supervisor Jack Zhimomi has left for New Delhi sign extension of cease-fire with Government of India (GoI) on April 27(today), reports Nagaland Post on Apr
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Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) members of Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK), led by supervisor Jack Zhimomi has left for New Delhi sign extension of cease-fire with Government of India (GoI) on April 27(today), reports Nagaland Post on April 25. On the formation of Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R), Jack Zhimomi stated that forming a new group at this “crucial time” when Nagas in general was “earnestly yearning for absolute unity” was “mischievous” and added that it can never be “condoned”.
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April - 27 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters were found at various places across Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on April 27, reports New Indian Express. In the posters, the Maoists demanded end to the anti-Maoist ‘Operation Green Hunt
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters were found at various places across Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on April 27, reports New Indian Express. In the posters, the Maoists demanded end to the anti-Maoist ‘Operation Green Hunt’, exploitation of tribals by landlords and withdrawal of Police deployment from different tribal pockets. Sources said the Maoist outfits working in Narayanpatna, Bandhugaon and bordering pockets of Odisha-Andhra Pradesh had started putting up the posters after the recent public meetings held by the Police in the area. Inspector General (IG) of Police (south-western range) Yashwant Jethwa said combing operation has been intensified in the block after the posters were found.
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April - 27 
Four Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) militants, identified as Sagolsem Umakanta, Ningthoujam Silheiba alias Tondonba alias Wanglen, Ningthoujam Telheiba alias Ango and Sapam Soniya alias Yai Devi, were arrested on April 27 by Imphal East Polic
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Four Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) militants, identified as Sagolsem Umakanta, Ningthoujam Silheiba alias Tondonba alias Wanglen, Ningthoujam Telheiba alias Ango and Sapam Soniya alias Yai Devi, were arrested on April 27 by Imphal East Police Commandos, reports E-pao. One .45 pistol loaded with six live rounds, 16 PEK sticks, two Walkie Talkie sets, three live ammunition of .32 pistol, five camouflage caps three banners of the outfit, three flags of the outfit, 12 pamphlets and seven mobile phones were recovered from them. All the arrested militants were presently working under the command of ‘general secretary’ Kangleipal alias Rocky. The arrested cadres are also working as the convenor, co-convenor and members of Organization Movements of Indigenous People of Manipur (OMIPM) and League of Proletarian Students of Manipur (LEPSUM).
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April - 27 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants “robbed” the driver, patients and physician traveling in an ambulance at Belguri area in Goalpara District on April 27, reports The Telegraph.
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants “robbed” the driver, patients and physician traveling in an ambulance at Belguri area in Goalpara District on April 27, reports The Telegraph.
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April - 27 
GoI and Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) extended the cease-fire agreement for another year, with effect from April 28, 2015 as the existing agreement between the two parties expired on April 27, 2015, reports Nagaland Post. Kanglaonline furth
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GoI and Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) extended the cease-fire agreement for another year, with effect from April 28, 2015 as the existing agreement between the two parties expired on April 27, 2015, reports Nagaland Post. Kanglaonline further adds that NSCN-KK Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) convenor Zack Zimomi stated that they have four designated camps at present and have asked for one more camp.
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April - 27 
Northern Command General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Lieutenant General DS Hooda in a function in Jammu District on April 27 said that 250 militants are camping along the border across Jammu and Kashmir awaiting an opportunity to infiltrat
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Northern Command General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Lieutenant General DS Hooda in a function in Jammu District on April 27 said that 250 militants are camping along the border across Jammu and Kashmir awaiting an opportunity to infiltrate into this side, reports Daily Excelsior. He said “We have reports that about 150 militants were camping across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir and 100 across LoC and International Border (IB) opposite Jammu. Deployment of troops along the LoC has been strengthened to thwart cross-border infiltration attempts with the snow starting to melt. We are fully prepared to thwart any cross-border infiltration attempts along the LoC. As the snow has started melting, troops have been put on high alert.”
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April - 27 
On April 27, a cache of explosive and ammunition was detected by a combined party of Security Forces (SFs) at Kamong Maning in Bishnupur District, reports Nagaland Post. The recovery includes five Chinese made hand grenade, 140 rounds of live M-16 am
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On April 27, a cache of explosive and ammunition was detected by a combined party of Security Forces (SFs) at Kamong Maning in Bishnupur District, reports Nagaland Post. The recovery includes five Chinese made hand grenade, 140 rounds of live M-16 ammunition and 49 rounds of AK ammunition.
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April - 27 
Police, on April 27, arrested an individual identified as Jeron Mawrie from Itshyrwat in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered one licensed SBBL (smooth bore breech loading) gun, safety fuse, two detonators, 200 gram
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Police, on April 27, arrested an individual identified as Jeron Mawrie from Itshyrwat in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered one licensed SBBL (smooth bore breech loading) gun, safety fuse, two detonators, 200 grams of suspected explosive powder and one dagger.
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April - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militant, identified as Martin Tokbi, during an operation in Malasi area of Karbi Anglong District on April 27, reports The Sentinel. SFs also arrested another KPLT militant, iden
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militant, identified as Martin Tokbi, during an operation in Malasi area of Karbi Anglong District on April 27, reports The Sentinel. SFs also arrested another KPLT militant, identified as Dor Sing Karthar, during the operation. SFs recovered one pistol along with ammunition and various incriminating documents including extortion notes of KPLT and money receipts from the militants.
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April - 27 
The bail plea of a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, Mohammad Mansoor Asgar Peerbhoy facing trial in the September 13, 2008 Delhi serial blasts case, has been rejected by a Delhi court on April 27 which said evidence placed on record reveal
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The bail plea of a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, Mohammad Mansoor Asgar Peerbhoy facing trial in the September 13, 2008 Delhi serial blasts case, has been rejected by a Delhi court on April 27 which said evidence placed on record revealed that a prima facie case was made out against him, reports Economic Times. Additional Sessions Judge Reetesh Singh dismissed the bail plea of Peerbhoy, who was alleged to have been involved in the conspiracy which led to serial blasts and had purportedly sent e-mails to media houses before the explosions. The serial blasts claimed 26 lives and 135 people were injured.
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April - 27 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres of Sabari Area Committee killed two tribals, identified as Madivi Chukka (25) and Madivi Joga (28) branding them as ‘police informers’ at Kamanathogu of Yetapaka mandal (revenue unit) in East Go
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres of Sabari Area Committee killed two tribals, identified as Madivi Chukka (25) and Madivi Joga (28) branding them as ‘police informers’ at Kamanathogu of Yetapaka mandal (revenue unit) in East Godavari District in the wee hours on April 27, reports Deccan Chronicle. The two hailed from Kamanathogu of Murumuru panchayat (village level local self government institution) in Yetapaka mandal in East Godavari District, and were beaten them to death with sticks. Earlier (unspecified date) too, they killed another tribal identified as Podium Nadugu (55), hailing from Allivagu village of Eudugurallapalli panchayat in Chinthoor mandal on the same pretext.
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April - 27 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) warned lower rung Policemen working in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh to leave their jobs or “get killed at the hands of People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) guerrillas,” reports The Hindu on April
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) warned lower rung Policemen working in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh to leave their jobs or “get killed at the hands of People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) guerrillas,” reports The Hindu on April 28. In a press statement issued by Madhavi, secretary of the West Bastar Divisional Committee of the Maoists, the CPI-Maoist took responsibility for the killing of Constable Bira Basant, who was abducted on April 7 and found dead two weeks later in Bijapur District. Blaming the State government and the Bijapur Police for the death of Bira, the Maoist leader claimed that the District Police did not initiate a dialogue for his release. “Instead, the police pressured locals and schoolchildren to organise protest rallies against us. Our party’s policy does not allow us to kill unarmed policemen. We have freed many jawans, who did not carry weapons. However, we cannot spare those who knowingly take part in inflicting atrocities on the people. Bira was one such policeman,” said Madhavi. “Bira’s killing should serve as a warning to all local and lower rung policemen working in Bastar. Stop fighting for corporates who are here to snatch tribal land. Take up any other job other than policing if you want to stay in Bastar. Otherwise be ready to die at the hands of the PLGA,” warned the Maoist leader.
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April - 27 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has warned of terror attacks in the national capital (New Delhi) using drones, reports Focus News on April 28. According to the IB alert, the attacks are being planned by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has warned of terror attacks in the national capital (New Delhi) using drones, reports Focus News on April 28. According to the IB alert, the attacks are being planned by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
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April - 27 
The Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) signed a cease-fire agreement for one year with the Government of India (GoI) in New Delhi on April 27, reports Nagaland Post. The salient feature of the cease fire is the rem
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The Reformation faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-R) signed a cease-fire agreement for one year with the Government of India (GoI) in New Delhi on April 27, reports Nagaland Post. The salient feature of the cease fire is the removal of the sentence “as per the law of the land” from the cease fire ground rules. The Telegraph further adds that area of ceasefire will be confined within the state of Nagaland in writing but the outfit said the GoI has verbally agreed to extend truce upto Arunachal Pradesh. GoI also agreed to a designated camp in Arunachal Pradesh. GoI has also allowed NSCN-R to establish a designated camp each in Phek and Tuensang.
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April - 27 
Union Home Secretary LC Goyal told a parliamentary committee last month (March) that there is a "noticeable decline" in public support for terror outfits in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), but cautioned that the country should be on its guard against the acti
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Union Home Secretary LC Goyal told a parliamentary committee last month (March) that there is a "noticeable decline" in public support for terror outfits in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), but cautioned that the country should be on its guard against the activities of terror group, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), The Times of India reports on April 27. Goyal's deposition before the parliamentary panel on March 26 is now made public in the committee's report laid before the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian Parliament) on April 23. The Home Secretary had told the committee that the HM is a threat to both J&K as well as other parts of the country. "In the hinterland, no major incidents have taken place barring three minor incidents. This is largely because of the fact that we were able to neutralize a number of Indian Mujahedeen (IM) modules in 2013-14. But some remnants of HM based in Pakistan are still creating a situation where we need to be on our guard. I would like to assure the committee that the government is alive to these challenges on the internal security front," Goyal told the panel. He pointed a finger at Pakistan, saying J&K was suffering from Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism while terrorism in the hinterland "also has, more often than not, cross border links".
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April - 27 
At least five security personnel were injured in a roadside explosion in Loni Road area of Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) in Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 27, reports Daily Times. According to officials, the incident to
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At least five security personnel were injured in a roadside explosion in Loni Road area of Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) in Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 27, reports Daily Times. According to officials, the incident took place in Loni Road area where a bomb exploded near vehicle carrying security personnel.
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April - 27 
At least three Shia Hazaras were shot dead in a targeted attack at local bus stop in Satellite Town area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 27, reports Daily Times. Station House Officer (SHO) Raja Qayyum said that three peopl
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At least three Shia Hazaras were shot dead in a targeted attack at local bus stop in Satellite Town area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 27, reports Daily Times. Station House Officer (SHO) Raja Qayyum said that three people, belonging to the Hazara community were sitting beside a tree outside the bus stop when unidentified assailants, riding a motorcycle, opened fire at them. As a result, two of them were killed on the spot, another was seriously injured, and later died in the hospital. The deceased were identified as Mirza Hussain, Asadullah and Mohammad Ali. They were waiting to buy a ticket for Makran bound bus at the terminal.
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April - 27 
Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on April 27 that the Karachi operation will meet its logical end, reports The News. He said harmony among the civil armed forces, intelligence and security agencies of the country will be crea
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Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on April 27 that the Karachi operation will meet its logical end, reports The News. He said harmony among the civil armed forces, intelligence and security agencies of the country will be created in order to overcome the security challenges. The Minister was expressing these views while chairing a meeting of the top hierarchy of civil armed forces at the Interior Ministry. He observed that the civil armed forces were playing a critical role in maintaining the security of the country. He paid tributes to the martyrs of the civil armed forces and said they were the real heroes of the nation. Pakistan is indebted to them and ‘we owe it forward their legacy but also to respect their memories and take care of their heirs’. He said at time when the country was faced with many challenges and there seems chaos at every level, there is still respect for uniform.
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April - 27 
Of the dozens of American nationals who had joined the jehadi (holy warrior) front in Pakistan, five have so far been killed by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)-run United States (US) drones in the tribal areas of Pakistan, including al Qaeda le
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Of the dozens of American nationals who had joined the jehadi (holy warrior) front in Pakistan, five have so far been killed by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)-run United States (US) drones in the tribal areas of Pakistan, including al Qaeda leaders, Adam Gadhn and Ahmed Farooq, who were droned in the January 15, 2015 attack in Shawal area of North Waziristan along with the now-slain American hostage, Dr Warren Weinstein, The News reports on April 28. According to information revealed by diplomatic circles in Islamabad, at least 125 Americans have gone or have attempted to go abroad to join jehadi fronts in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Somalia, Yemen and Syria. Forty (40) of these would-be jehadis were arrested before they left the US and 25 were killed while “waging jehad” abroad. Six of them exploded themselves as suicide bombers while five of them were perished in the CIA-run drone campaign. Thirteen more Americans were arrested while abroad, three of whom were extradited and prosecuted in the US. Fifteen wanted American jehadis are still at large. Of those known to have returned to the US, 32 were arrested and one was killed. Thirty-seven went or tried to go to Pakistan; 34 went or tried to go to Somalia; 20 to Syria; 18 to Afghanistan; and 11 to Yemen. The remaining Americans went to other countries.
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April - 27 
One security official succumbed to his injuries in the roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Loni Road area of Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) in Dera Ismail Khan District on April 27, in which five SF personnel were injured, reports
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One security official succumbed to his injuries in the roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Loni Road area of Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) in Dera Ismail Khan District on April 27, in which five SF personnel were injured, reports Dawn. The Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) claimed responsibility for IED blast. In a statement released by TTP ‘spokesman’ Muhammad Khorasani, claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 27 
Police claimed to have arrested a suspected terrorist from outside a private school at Chungi No 9 in Multan town of same District in Punjab on April 27, reports Daily Times. According to sources, Police received information about a suspicious teen w
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Police claimed to have arrested a suspected terrorist from outside a private school at Chungi No 9 in Multan town of same District in Punjab on April 27, reports Daily Times. According to sources, Police received information about a suspicious teen wandering near La-Salle Higher Secondary School. Police arrested him and started investigation. During interrogation, the boy named as Hassnain said that some criminals abducted him the other day from his house in Mian Channu. He said that they locked him in a mini-van over the night in Multan. The source said that they forced him to place explosive bags outside the school and General Bus stand. He said when he was placing the bag outside the school people held him. The terrorists, however, fled from the scene, source added.
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April - 27 
The Counterterrorism Department and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on April 27 arrested four suspected terrorists involved in the suicide attack (March 3, 2014) at F/8 Kutchery in Islamabad from Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, reports Dai
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The Counterterrorism Department and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on April 27 arrested four suspected terrorists involved in the suicide attack (March 3, 2014) at F/8 Kutchery in Islamabad from Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, reports Daily Times. According to details, heavy cache of weapons, including pressure cooker bombs, grenades, arms and bullets were seized from them.
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April - 27 
The Police arrested four militants and 55 suspected persons during search operation in the hilly areas of Boraka and Qamar Dhand in Lachi tehsil of Kohat District on April 27, reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Saheeb Khan said
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The Police arrested four militants and 55 suspected persons during search operation in the hilly areas of Boraka and Qamar Dhand in Lachi tehsil of Kohat District on April 27, reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Saheeb Khan said that acting on a tip-off regarding the presence of the militants, a heavy contingent of Police launched operation and raided the hideouts of the militants in the mountainous areas of Qamar Dhand and Boraka which were considered as no-go areas and arrested four militants of Zari alias Daday group.
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April - 27 
US President Barack Obama “secretly” approved a waiver to the rules for the US drone programme that gave the CIA more flexibility in Pakistan than anywhere else to strike suspected militants, The News quoting The Wall Street Journal reports on April
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US President Barack Obama “secretly” approved a waiver to the rules for the US drone programme that gave the CIA more flexibility in Pakistan than anywhere else to strike suspected militants, The News quoting The Wall Street Journal reports on April 27. Citing current and former US officials, The Wall Street Journal said the rules tightened in 2013 were designed to reduce the risk of civilian casualties. “Mr. Obama also required that proposed targets pose an imminent threat to the US “but the waiver exempted the CIA from this standard in Pakistan,” the report said.
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April - 27 
15 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists were arrested in Dhaka city on April 27, a day before the city corporation elections, for involvement in purchase of votes for BNP-backed candidates, reports New Age. Police sa
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15 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists were arrested in Dhaka city on April 27, a day before the city corporation elections, for involvement in purchase of votes for BNP-backed candidates, reports New Age. Police said that the arrests were made from Mirpur, Hazaribagh, Kamrangirchar, Shantinagar, Moghbazar, Motijheel and Khilkhet areas.
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April - 28 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Manoj Bhuian, was arrested from Talaliya village under Dumaria Police Station limits in Gaya District on April 28, reports Zee News. Bhuian was wanted in the murder of two Policemen
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Manoj Bhuian, was arrested from Talaliya village under Dumaria Police Station limits in Gaya District on April 28, reports Zee News. Bhuian was wanted in the murder of two Policemen in the District; Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kumar said adding, vital information has been provided by Bhuian during interrogation about Maoist activities in the region.
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April - 28 
A day after 10 sitting members of Autonomous District Council (ADC) belonging to Congress Party shifted party loyalty, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said they were intimidated by NSCN-IM and they are leaving the Congress party due to threats from
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A day after 10 sitting members of Autonomous District Council (ADC) belonging to Congress Party shifted party loyalty, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said they were intimidated by NSCN-IM and they are leaving the Congress party due to threats from the militant group, reports E-pao on April 29. Stating that NSCN-IM has been trying to win the ADC election through proxy means by supporting a particular party, Gaikhangam said that such action is a clear indication that the NSCN-IM has surrendered and given up their movements. He stated that "Now they have realized what they had been doing for the past many years were wrong and are ready to join the mainstream society,"
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April - 28 
A joint team of 58 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), 163 Territorial Army (TA) and Police on April 28 recovered arms and ammunition at village Rusuwali in Gool area of Ramban District, reports Daily Excelsior. The recovery included one 7.63 mm pistol, one pisto
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A joint team of 58 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), 163 Territorial Army (TA) and Police on April 28 recovered arms and ammunition at village Rusuwali in Gool area of Ramban District, reports Daily Excelsior. The recovery included one 7.63 mm pistol, one pistol magazine, 74 cartridges of 7.63mm pistol, one magazine of AK-47, one Pika LMG rounds, two rounds of 7.62mm LMG and one hand grenade.
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April - 28 
A Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant, identified as Joseph Rongmei, who was arrested on April 6 from Noney in Tamenglong District, was re arrested by Police from Sajiwa Central Jail on April 28, reports Kanglaonline. He is also said to have been
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A Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant, identified as Joseph Rongmei, who was arrested on April 6 from Noney in Tamenglong District, was re arrested by Police from Sajiwa Central Jail on April 28, reports Kanglaonline. He is also said to have been involved in the ZUF ambush laid on a team of 8 Assam Rifles (AR) at Noney as well as on a team of 2/5Gorkha Regiment at Luklang Khunou in Tamenglong in March. He is now under the custody of Lamphel Police Station, Imphal West as part of requisition process of the case.
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April - 28 
All four convicts of Agartala series bomb blast were sentenced to life imprisonment by additional district and sessions court on April 28, reports Tripurainfo. The four convicted in the case are Kumaria Debbarma, Bikash Debbarma, Sachndra Debbarma an
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All four convicts of Agartala series bomb blast were sentenced to life imprisonment by additional district and sessions court on April 28, reports Tripurainfo. The four convicted in the case are Kumaria Debbarma, Bikash Debbarma, Sachndra Debbarma and Dinesh Debbarma. On October 1, 2008 Tripura's capital Agartala was rocked by a series of bomb blasts. There were five blasts on evening killing two people and injuring 50 others. All the blasts took place within a span of 45 minutes. The bomb blasts took place in the Gol Bazaar area, Radha Nagar bus stop area, Old Motor stand in Gol Bazaar, MG Bazaar and near Priya Motors in the Palace compound.
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April - 28 
Earlier on April 28, along with producing ‘chairman’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) RK Meghen alias Sanayaima and several other leaders, before special court of National Investigative Agency (NIA), deposition of three prosecution witnesse
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Earlier on April 28, along with producing ‘chairman’ of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) RK Meghen alias Sanayaima and several other leaders, before special court of National Investigative Agency (NIA), deposition of three prosecution witnesses of the case was done.
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April - 28 
Government of India (GoI) decided not to engage with Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) any longer in the Naga peace process, reports The Times of India. GoI stated on April 28 that the earlier ceasefire agreement wit
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Government of India (GoI) decided not to engage with Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) any longer in the Naga peace process, reports The Times of India. GoI stated on April 28 that the earlier ceasefire agreement with NSCN-K is no longer valid.
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April - 28 
In an attempt to stop doctors from leaving Government hospitals and community health centres in poverty zones of Kalahandi, Bolangir and Koraput (KBK) as well as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) -affected areas, the Odisha Government has
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In an attempt to stop doctors from leaving Government hospitals and community health centres in poverty zones of Kalahandi, Bolangir and Koraput (KBK) as well as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) -affected areas, the Odisha Government has decided to double their salary, reports Indian Express. The state Cabinet, which met April 28, decided the state would be divided into four zones depending on accessibility and vulnerability to Maoist violence, with V1 being the least vulnerable and highly accessible and V4, being most vulnerable and least accessible. As per the Cabinet decision, a non-specialist doctor in a V4 zone like Malkangiri and Koraput would get INR 80,000 a month, including INR 40,000 as incentive. Even inaccessible areas in coastal Districts would also be put under V4 zone. A specialist doctor in the same zone would get anything between INR 150,000 and INR 180,000. Those working in the remotest areas will get 100 per cent hike in their salary while the doctors working in the remote and far-off tribal areas will get additional INR 40,000 apart from their salary.
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April - 28 
In the wake of Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) threat of retaliatory strikes, Telangana Chief Minister (CM) K Chandrashekar Rao's security has been increased significantly, The Times of India reports on April 29. During the Telangana Rashtra
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In the wake of Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) threat of retaliatory strikes, Telangana Chief Minister (CM) K Chandrashekar Rao's security has been increased significantly, The Times of India reports on April 29. During the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) public meeting at Parade Grounds in Secunderabad on April 27, besides providing unprecedented security to the CM, some Policemen, posted at entry/exit points, were given photographs, reportedly of missing SIMI operatives and wanted Maoists, and tasked to keep tabs on persons entering the meeting. Already, the state Police were warned by central intelligence agencies about possible retaliatory attacks either by SIMI or Indian Mujahideen (IM) sympathisers. Incidentally, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) recently had released two open letters criticising the TRS government.
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April - 28 
India on April 28 offered assistance to Afghanistan in diverse sectors including defence as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani held extensive talks at New Delhi during which both leaders stressed the need for concrete acti
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India on April 28 offered assistance to Afghanistan in diverse sectors including defence as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani held extensive talks at New Delhi during which both leaders stressed the need for concrete action to dismantle terror networks, reports Zee News. According to sources, Indian side told the Afghan delegation that Afghanistan should "let their defence requirements be known" to India. After the comprehensive talks with Ghani on entire gamut of bilateral ties as well as on key regional and international issues, Modi, at a joint press event with the visiting leader, said he conveyed India's support for his vision for peace and stability in Afghanistan. The Afghan President identified terror as a major challenge facing the region and said his government was determined to make Afghanistan the "graveyard of terror". Without naming Pakistan, which has been accused by the previous Afghan government of supporting violence in Afghanistan, Modi said, "Its (process) success requires a positive and constructive approach from neighbours, including an end to support for violence." Noting that India deeply values its friendship and goodwill with Afghanistan, the Prime Minister said the country stands with the people of Afghanistan as they build a united, stable, democratic and prosperous nation. The Prime Minister also expressed his gratitude to the Afghan security forces, who protect Indians in Afghanistan as their own people. "We share Afghanistan's pain over persisting terrorism and extremist violence that destroy lives and derail progress. I thank him for cooperation against terrorism," Modi commented. Ghani said peace was the main goal of his government as "the shadow of terror haunts our children, our women, our youth...Terror must be confronted and must be overcome.... Our will must not be underestimated and we will not be beaten to submission," Ghani said, adding terror must be "contained if the disease is to be cured". The Afghan President also said the "state systems" must "rise" to understand the challenge as "terrorism cannot be classified into good or bad".
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April - 28 
Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) ‘ministry of information and publicity’ (MIP) said that the group is “infuriated” at the way 18th Assam Rifle (AR) from Jalukie in Peren District raided the house of tatar (member of parliament) Letchon Hangsing
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Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) ‘ministry of information and publicity’ (MIP) said that the group is “infuriated” at the way 18th Assam Rifle (AR) from Jalukie in Peren District raided the house of tatar (member of parliament) Letchon Hangsing and arrested “without any reason that can be incriminated under Cease Fire Ground Rules”, on April 26. NSCN-IM also condemned the raid on the house of tatar Paojahao of Phaijol village in Peren District.
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April - 28 
Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has informed all business/commercial authorities in Dimapur District “to deal with military finance in-charge’ ‘colonel’ Akaho Zhimo for any ‘financial matter’, reports Nagaland Post
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Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has informed all business/commercial authorities in Dimapur District “to deal with military finance in-charge’ ‘colonel’ Akaho Zhimo for any ‘financial matter’, reports Nagaland Post on April 29.
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April - 28 
Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) on April 28, bade farewell to its former “chief secretary” Khekiho Chophi who was recently inducted in the “National Tatar hoho” (‘parliament’) and also welcomed the new “chief secretary”.
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Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) on April 28, bade farewell to its former “chief secretary” Khekiho Chophi who was recently inducted in the “National Tatar hoho” (‘parliament’) and also welcomed the new “chief secretary”.
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April - 28 
Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary, in reply to a question in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament), on April 28 said "Government is committed to ensure that no anti-national activities take place which destabilize the situatio
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Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary, in reply to a question in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament), on April 28 said "Government is committed to ensure that no anti-national activities take place which destabilize the situation in Jammu and Kashmir with consequences across the country," reports Times of India. He accused the Kashmiri separatists of instigating locals against the Government and Security Force (SF) personnel by exploiting emotive issues like alleged excesses by SF personnel, misuse of laws like Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and Public Safety Act (PSA) and perceived apathy of Government towards families affected by the recent floods. He further said that as per statistics laid before Lok Sabha, four civilians and seven SF personnel were killed in 32 terrorists’ incidents in Jammu and Kashmir until April 19. Of the 21 militants neutralized during this period, four were killed while attempting to infiltrate from across Pakistan and five forced to return to Pakistan.
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April - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), identified as Bijoy Aein, and Yakub Iskata, from Rangapara in Sonitpur District on April 28, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered two hand-made pistols, 16 roun
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), identified as Bijoy Aein, and Yakub Iskata, from Rangapara in Sonitpur District on April 28, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered two hand-made pistols, 16 rounds of live ammunition and two cartridges.
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April - 28 
SFs arrested three suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) cadres from Gohpur in Sonitpur District on April 28 night, reports The Telegraph.
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SFs arrested three suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) cadres from Gohpur in Sonitpur District on April 28 night, reports The Telegraph.
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April - 28 
The Bombay High Court on April 28 held that Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) can be applied along with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in terrorism cases, reports Mumbai Mirror. The ruling came while accepting an app
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The Bombay High Court on April 28 held that Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) can be applied along with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in terrorism cases, reports Mumbai Mirror. The ruling came while accepting an appeal filed by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Pune's Jangli Maharaj blasts case of August 21, 2012. The Court was hearing an appeal filed by the ATS challenging the order of the MCOCA court of August last year (2014) discharging all the eight accused in the serial bomb blasts in Pune in 2012 from MCOCA and transferring the case to a regular Sessions Court, to be tried under UAPA and Indian Penal Code (IPC). "MCOCA and UAPA operate under different fields and the ambit and scope of each is distinct from the other. The present case (Jangli Maharaj Road blasts) being the case of a serial bomb blasts, the same will attract the provisions of only the UAPA," the judge had then observed.
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April - 28 
The release of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) 'commander' and 26/11 (November 26, 2008 Mumbai attack) mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi by Pakistan could be bad news for the Middle East too as the militant could "reactivate" LeT's links in Syria, including with
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The release of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) 'commander' and 26/11 (November 26, 2008 Mumbai attack) mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi by Pakistan could be bad news for the Middle East too as the militant could "reactivate" LeT's links in Syria, including with al Qaeda networks, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) warned the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) last week, The Times of India reports on April 29. R&AW has submitted a report to the PMO saying Lakhvi's release from Adilia jail in Pakistan on April 10 assumes greater significance in view of his past activities in the Middle East and said he had earlier directed LeT operations in Chechnya Republic, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Iraq and South Asia, and sent LeT operatives to Iraq to attack US forces there. R&AW also pointed out that LeT formed a 'charity wing' Falah-e-Insaniyat Foundation (FIF) in 2009, which the LeT has been using to expand its influence beyond Pakistan and specifically in Syria, officials said. FIF has also been supporting the cause of Kashmiri separatists and Palestinians but has lately started seeking funds for Syrian refugees and has been organising camps along the Syria-Turkey border to provide humanitarian assistance, the R&AW inputs indicate. The activities of FIF in the Syrian theatre could provide ready-to-use channels for Lakhvi's efforts to reactivate LeT's links in the Middle East, officials said, adding that R&AW has pointed out that militant has in the past also received donations from the al Qaeda affiliates and trained operatives for suicide bombings.
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April - 28 
The Sentinel reports that On April 29, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju stated that said that Northeast based militant outfits are procuring arms from across the border “There are reports that various insurgent and militants groups operating i
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The Sentinel reports that On April 29, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju stated that said that Northeast based militant outfits are procuring arms from across the border “There are reports that various insurgent and militants groups operating in the North Eastern States procure arms and sophisticated weapons from Sino-Myanmar border towns and South-East Asia. The activities of such underground groups are kept under close vigil”. He further added that “Sharing of intelligence, financial assistance for strengthening of the local police forces and intelligence agencies under the police modernization scheme, through the scheme of security related expenditure for strengthening various aspects of security, raising of additional Forces in the form of India Reserve Battalions are also on,”
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April - 28 
The Uttar Pradesh Police (UPP) and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) have sounded special alert along the UP-Nepal border to check infiltration of anti-nationals in the garb of earthquake victims from the Himalayan kingdom, The Times of India reports on
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The Uttar Pradesh Police (UPP) and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) have sounded special alert along the UP-Nepal border to check infiltration of anti-nationals in the garb of earthquake victims from the Himalayan kingdom, The Times of India reports on April 29. Apart from exchange of intelligence across the UP Nepal border, the UP police were helping out their Nepal counterparts with relief material as well. The Special Task Force (STF) and the Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the UPP have also launched a special drive involving enhanced electronic surveillance across the UP-Nepal border. "We are scanning suspicious numbers operational along the border and monitoring movements of suspicious elements on regular basis," said Inspector General (IG) STF Sujeet Pandey. The ATS has also deployed teams in the region tom check the movement of terror suspects.
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April - 28 
Zonal security coordination meeting, convened by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Apur Bitin was held at Namsai, in Namsai District which discussed various militant group activities and prevailing law and order scenario, reports The Assam
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Zonal security coordination meeting, convened by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Apur Bitin was held at Namsai, in Namsai District which discussed various militant group activities and prevailing law and order scenario, reports The Assam Tribune on April 29.
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April - 28 
An extortionist, identified as Javed Brohi, was killed in a Police encounter in Sarjani Town area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 28, reports Daily Times. A passer-by injured in the incident. Police recovered a 9MM
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An extortionist, identified as Javed Brohi, was killed in a Police encounter in Sarjani Town area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 28, reports Daily Times. A passer-by injured in the incident. Police recovered a 9MM pistol and a stolen motorcycle from his possession.
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April - 28 
Another convict, identified as Munir Hussain, was hanged till death in Vehari District Jail on April 28, reports The News. He was accused of killing his nephew and niece over a land dispute in 2000.
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Another convict, identified as Munir Hussain, was hanged till death in Vehari District Jail on April 28, reports The News. He was accused of killing his nephew and niece over a land dispute in 2000.
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April - 28 
One person was killed and another injured on April 28 as an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded at Bagh-e-Naran Chowk in Hayatabad area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Daily Times. According to Police, t
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One person was killed and another injured on April 28 as an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded at Bagh-e-Naran Chowk in Hayatabad area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Daily Times. According to Police, the explosion took place near a private school which was closed at that time. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations said a convoy of Security Forces (SFs) was passing by when the explosion occurred. No security personnel were injured in the blast and the van also remained safe. However, two passers-by sustained injuries who later succumbed to their injuries at hospital.
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April - 28 
Police arrested two suspects in injured condition and recovered arms and stolen goods from their possession during an operation in Baloch Colony of Orangi Town on April 28, reported Daily Times.
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Police arrested two suspects in injured condition and recovered arms and stolen goods from their possession during an operation in Baloch Colony of Orangi Town on April 28, reported Daily Times.
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April - 28 
Security Forces on April 28 took control of the entire Sipah and Akkakhel areas in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) after flushing out Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) from these areas, reports Dawn. Official sources sa
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Security Forces on April 28 took control of the entire Sipah and Akkakhel areas in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) after flushing out Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) from these areas, reports Dawn. Official sources said that the control of Sipah and Akkakhel was so far the biggest achievement of SFs during the ongoing Khyber II military operation against joint forces of LI, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Jama'at-ul-Ahrar (JuA). The forces also pressed their ground advance towards the TTP-controlled Kukikhel areas in the valley with fierce ground battles in Dwa Thoe and Zarmanza areas of Kukikhel, Garhai of Kamar Khel, Jabbar Mela of Qambar Khel and Nakai area of Malakdin Khel. “The fall of Kukikhel is a matter of time now because the area has been encircled from almost all sides and militants were seen fleeing the area,” security officials said. LI 'spokesman' Salahuddin Ayoubi said over phone from an undisclosed location that the loss of Akkakhel and Sipah was a ‘tactical retreat’ and they would soon retake the area with support of TTP and JuA militants. He said the Lashkar had killed nine soldiers and injured 11 during ground battle in the Dwa Thoe area, but the claim could not be independently verified.
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April - 28 
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif while addressing a gathering of army officers in the Bahawalpur Cantonment on April 28 said that stability was returning to the country due to the ongoing military operation Zarb-e-Azb in Nort
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The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif while addressing a gathering of army officers in the Bahawalpur Cantonment on April 28 said that stability was returning to the country due to the ongoing military operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan Agency and surrounding areas of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reported The News. “A peaceful environment in and around Pakistan is our top priority,” Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) quoted the army chief as saying on social networking site Twitter. The Army Chief said the enemy forces could not take Pakistan army’s focus away from targeting terrorism in the FATA, adding that Security Forces were breaking linkage of terrorists in the rest of the country. “No challenge is insurmountable. Let’s take Pakistan forward. Our greatest asset, the youth, must be encouraged and honed," he said.
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April - 28 
Two suspected gangsters, Mohammed Amir and Asif alias Qayamat, were shot dead in an encounter in Mithadar area of Saddar Town on April 28, reported Dawn. Deputy Inspector General (DIG)-South Dr Jamil Ahmed said that this month alone, 32 suspects alle
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Two suspected gangsters, Mohammed Amir and Asif alias Qayamat, were shot dead in an encounter in Mithadar area of Saddar Town on April 28, reported Dawn. Deputy Inspector General (DIG)-South Dr Jamil Ahmed said that this month alone, 32 suspects allegedly involved in targeted killings, grenade attacks, and hijacking cargo vehicles were shot dead in Police encounters in Lyari Town. He said Lyari was the most sensitive area of the Police South Zone, as most complaints received in other areas pertained to street crime.
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April - 29 
A cadre of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested from his house at McCluskieganj in Hutap in Khelari block in Ranchi District on April 29, reports The Telegrap
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A cadre of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested from his house at McCluskieganj in Hutap in Khelari block in Ranchi District on April 29, reports The Telegraph. Superintendent of Police (SP) (rural) Raj Kumar Lakra said acting on a tip-off, they arrested Shyam Lohra (35) with a country made pistol and eight rounds of ammunition from Hutap. Active in Khelari and McCluskieganj, Lohra, who worked for top PLFI leaders Varun and Kargil, was wanted in five cases.
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April - 29 
A joint team of Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) Delhi and Jabalpur unit on April 29 arrested two persons from Satna railway station in Madhya Pradesh and seized a superfine quality of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR
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A joint team of Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) Delhi and Jabalpur unit on April 29 arrested two persons from Satna railway station in Madhya Pradesh and seized a superfine quality of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 1,049,000 from their possession, reports The Times of India. The accused have been identified as Bablu of Malda District in West Bengal and Rajeev Gupta of Satna. A case was registered u/s 120B r/w 489B and 489C of Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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April - 29 
A low intensity blast occurred in Dimapur when unidentified militants threw a bomb at Rhino Transport office near Durga Mandir area, on April 29, reports Nagaland Post. The Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Dimapur also said so far it could not be establi
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A low intensity blast occurred in Dimapur when unidentified militants threw a bomb at Rhino Transport office near Durga Mandir area, on April 29, reports Nagaland Post. The Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Dimapur also said so far it could not be established as to whether the owner of the transport had been served with any “demand or extortion note”.
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April - 29 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Sawaijam Bungo alias Khoiraba, was arrested on April 29, at Toubul Mayai Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports E-pao. In a follow up action, another PREPAK militant, identified as Tong
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Sawaijam Bungo alias Khoiraba, was arrested on April 29, at Toubul Mayai Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports E-pao. In a follow up action, another PREPAK militant, identified as Tongbram Nongrakpam Randhoni alias Ichan was arrested and nine demand letters of PREPAK were recovered from her.
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April - 29 
Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), a civil organisation formed in an effort to check the rampant imposition of 'illegal tax', pointed out that March 26 and April 25 incidents was perpetrated by NSCN-K to “provoke unbridled reaction” o
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Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), a civil organisation formed in an effort to check the rampant imposition of 'illegal tax', pointed out that March 26 and April 25 incidents was perpetrated by NSCN-K to “provoke unbridled reaction” of the paramilitary forces against the Naga civilian population, reports Nagaland Post on April 30.
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April - 29 
Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze six dumpers engaged in construction of a 30km village road at Churchu block in Hazaribagh District on April 29, causing a loss of over INR 10 million, reports The Telegraph.
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze six dumpers engaged in construction of a 30km village road at Churchu block in Hazaribagh District on April 29, causing a loss of over INR 10 million, reports The Telegraph. While three of the charred dumpers belong to Bhardwaj Constructions, which has bagged the tender to build the road at a cost of INR 460 million provided by the Public Works Department (PWD), the company had arranged the others from three private parties. Sources said that Maoists had been demanding levy from officials of Bhardwaj Constructions for the past six months. Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhilesh Kumar Jha said: "The Company had been asked not to keep their vehicles at this place, but it didn't follow the instruction."
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April - 29 
As reports received from in and around Dimapur and Kohima that some people were indulging in collection of taxes from the business establishment in the name of Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R), NSCN-R requested the public not to entertain any per
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As reports received from in and around Dimapur and Kohima that some people were indulging in collection of taxes from the business establishment in the name of Reformation faction of NSCN (NSCN-R), NSCN-R requested the public not to entertain any person on behalf of them, reports Nagaland Post on April 30.
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April - 29 
Border Security Force (BSF), on April 29 recovered 100 live rounds of AK ammunition, some explosive material and one kilogram of nail-splinters of Improvised Explosive Device (IED), from Nongren Chingmei in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Ex
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Border Security Force (BSF), on April 29 recovered 100 live rounds of AK ammunition, some explosive material and one kilogram of nail-splinters of Improvised Explosive Device (IED), from Nongren Chingmei in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 29 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a passenger bus near Chingavaram village under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District on April 29, reports The Hindu. No passenger was hurt in the incident as the Maoists asked p
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a passenger bus near Chingavaram village under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District on April 29, reports The Hindu. No passenger was hurt in the incident as the Maoists asked passengers to get off the bus before setting it on fire. According to Police sources, around 30 to 40 'armed' Maoists stopped the bus of RBMT Travels Company, asked all the passengers to vacate the bus and smashed the diesel tank of the vehicle. The Maoists also left some banners nearby after setting the bus on fire, warning owners of passenger vehicles in the area against providing vehicles to the Police.
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April - 29 
Democratic Liberation Front (UDLF), headed by one Rajesh Chorki, has joined hands with a forum of other northeast rebel groups, the Liberation Front of West Asia and South East Asia, led by the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN
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Democratic Liberation Front (UDLF), headed by one Rajesh Chorki, has joined hands with a forum of other northeast rebel groups, the Liberation Front of West Asia and South East Asia, led by the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘chairman’ S.S. Khaplang, last week, reports The Telegraph on April 30. According to intelligence sources here, Chorki, a former "press secretary" in the Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA), broke off and formed the new faction in Barak Valley. A top Police official in Cachar District said Chorki, who is in a hideout of the NSCN-K in Nagaland, had recently met Joint Secretary (Northeast), of the Union Home Ministry, Shambhu Singh, while the latter was in Dimapur in February 2015. But he decided to team up with the joint forum, according to a press release of the outfit.
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April - 29 
On April 29, a militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Lourembam Sanjoy alias Mangangyaima alias Mangang, was arrested at Mayang Imphal Thana Awang Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports E-pao.
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On April 29, a militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Lourembam Sanjoy alias Mangangyaima alias Mangang, was arrested at Mayang Imphal Thana Awang Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports E-pao.
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April - 29 
On April 29, a militant, each of, Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) were killed in an internecine clash between two groups at a spot between Oktal and Khundong Lamkhai in Tameng
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On April 29, a militant, each of, Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) were killed in an internecine clash between two groups at a spot between Oktal and Khundong Lamkhai in Tamenglong District, reports E-pao. According to NSCN-IM, the killed NSCN-IM militant has been identified as 'corporal' Illumei Jack and the killed ZUF militant as DP Akhomlung. It is also said that 800 rounds of AK-47 rifle, one lethod gun and one hand grenade belonging to ZUF were recovered from the site of the clash. Nagaland Post further adds that four militants were injured too. Both groups have been engaged in series of clash since 2011 in the region.
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April - 29 
On April 29, a person identified as Dharmendra Gupta, was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) by Shashtra Seema Bal (SSB) at Indo-Nepal border in Balrampur District of Uttar Pradesh (UP), reports Business Standard. The FICNs were be
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On April 29, a person identified as Dharmendra Gupta, was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) by Shashtra Seema Bal (SSB) at Indo-Nepal border in Balrampur District of Uttar Pradesh (UP), reports Business Standard. The FICNs were being smuggled from Nepal, Station Officer, Pachperwa Police Station, Afsar Parvez said.
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April - 29 
Posters warning people against setting of polluting industries appeared in the name of Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] Spokesperson Jagan at Siddipet town in Medak District on April 29, reports The Hindu. The posters were pasted n
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Posters warning people against setting of polluting industries appeared in the name of Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] Spokesperson Jagan at Siddipet town in Medak District on April 29, reports The Hindu. The posters were pasted near the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), one of the main centres at Siddipet. “The real estate brokers are buying lands at Marpadaga, Sirsinagandla, Khmammampally and Peddamasanpally from poor farmers and then selling them to the industries. Those who are cooperating to establish industry that pollutes the area would not be spared,” Jagan warned in the poster. He has also demanded the Government withdrawal of the ‘police informer’ system in the State. Transporting silt removed from tanks to the fields of farmers at free of cost, providing Jeevana Bhruthi (sustenance allowance) to all the beedi workers, payment of INR 2 million ex-gratia to the families of farmers who had committed suicide, waiving of all the loans for farmers and sanctioning new loans, completing the land distribution for the SCs immediately and extending this programme for minorities and others were some of the issues also mentioned in the two-page poster.
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April - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three cadres of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from different locations in Kokrajhar and Sonitpur Districts on April 29, reports The Telegraph. An NDFB-IKS cadre, Sanjib Basumat
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three cadres of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from different locations in Kokrajhar and Sonitpur Districts on April 29, reports The Telegraph. An NDFB-IKS cadre, Sanjib Basumatary of Kachugaon Lotamari, was apprehended from Khousi Bazar in Kokrajhar district. Another cadre, Sachin Brahma, was arrested from Parbatjhora in the same District. A militant, Dilip Boro, was arrested from Sopay Rowmari in Bishwanath Chariali under Sonitpur District.
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April - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) seized weapons hidden by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres inside a forest in Sundargarh District on April 29, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and
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Security Forces (SFs) seized weapons hidden by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres inside a forest in Sundargarh District on April 29, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) launched operation in Silkuta Reserve Forest near Langalkanta and seized four guns, three small bore rifles and a pistol, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) R Panigrahi said.
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April - 29 
The Indian security establishment has alerted the Government about the activities of Islamic State (IS) in the Af-Pak region, named as the Wilayat Khurasan-WK (Khurasan Province) by the terror group, The Times of India reports on April 30. The alert
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The Indian security establishment has alerted the Government about the activities of Islamic State (IS) in the Af-Pak region, named as the Wilayat Khurasan-WK (Khurasan Province) by the terror group, The Times of India reports on April 30. The alert was about the possible linkages of top WK leaders with the Pakistani establishment. India's external intelligence agency R&AW (Research and Analysis Wing) has, in a recent report to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), pointed out how WK's military leader Asmatullah Muawiya, formerly linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and al Qaeda, had made peace with the Pakistan Army last year (2014) and threatened India "in the recent times". The agency also noted that a former Guantanamo Bay detainee, who was shifted to Pakistan's custody in 2008, Abdul Rahim Muslim Dost, had been appointed as WK's religious head and a judge. He is a key member of a salafi group of Kunar, the Jamaat ul Dawa al Quran, which has links with Lashker-e-Taiba (LeT) elements in the tribal areas of Af-Pak region. According to the intelligence agencies, IS was differentiating between the developments in Af-Pak and the Middle East and North Africa. "It is pertinent to recall that while announcing Wilayats across the Middle East and North Africa, the IS had not named any groups or leaders, but it did so for the WK...while it asked the wilayats in the Middle East and North Africa to carry out jihad locally, it called on the soldiers of WK to join the jihad in Syria and Iraq," said the RAW report.
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April - 29 
The Odisha State government is actively considering funding of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) Scheme, reports The Times of India on April 30. "The Centre has decided to stop financial support to states for modernization of police forces, includ
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The Odisha State government is actively considering funding of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) Scheme, reports The Times of India on April 30. "The Centre has decided to stop financial support to states for modernization of police forces, including augmentation of infrastructure and procurement of modern equipment and vehicles," Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjeev Marik told the media after the state-level empowerment committee meeting, which was presided over by Chief Secretary G C Pati, in Bhubaneswar. According to official sources, the chief secretary has asked the Home Department to calculate the expenditure in a year. "The scheme is necessary to augment infrastructure of police forces to meet new challenges," said an officer. The State used to receive INR 1.27 billion every year from different central sources. In 2013-14, the expenditure under MPF Scheme was ammunition (INR 26 million), equipment (INR 57 million), purchase of vehicles (INR 78 million), procurement of intelligence equipment (INR 7.7 million), Police training (INR 7.4 million), communication (INR 10 million), investigation (INR 3.7 million), forensic (INR 29 million), solar power for Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) project (INR 28.4 million) and modernization of home guard (INR 8.3 million). Similarly, a huge amount was spent on fortification of Police Stations in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) zone, and construction of staff quarters and office buildings of home guards and vigilance, the sources said.
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April - 29 
The Odisha State government is actively considering funding of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) Scheme, reports The Times of India on April 30. "The Centre has decided to stop financial support to states for modernization of police forces, includ
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The Odisha State government is actively considering funding of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) Scheme, reports The Times of India on April 30. "The Centre has decided to stop financial support to states for modernization of police forces, including augmentation of infrastructure and procurement of modern equipment and vehicles," Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjeev Marik told the media after the state-level empowerment committee meeting, which was presided over by Chief Secretary G C Pati, in Bhubaneswar. According to official sources, the chief secretary has asked the Home Department to calculate the expenditure in a year. "The scheme is necessary to augment infrastructure of police forces to meet new challenges," said an officer. The State used to receive INR 1.27 billion every year from different central sources. In 2013-14, the expenditure under MPF Scheme was ammunition (INR 26 million), equipment (INR 57 million), purchase of vehicles (INR 78 million), procurement of intelligence equipment (INR 7.7 million), Police training (INR 7.4 million), communication (INR 10 million), investigation (INR 3.7 million), forensic (INR 29 million), solar power for Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) project (INR 28.4 million) and modernization of home guard (INR 8.3 million). Similarly, a huge amount was spent on fortification of Police Stations in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) zone, and construction of staff quarters and office buildings of home guards and vigilance, the sources said.
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April - 29 
The Police and Central Paramilitary Forces have embarked on a poster campaign as part of their anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the interior areas of Malkangiri-Chhattisgarh border, reports The New Indian Express on Ma
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The Police and Central Paramilitary Forces have embarked on a poster campaign as part of their anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the interior areas of Malkangiri-Chhattisgarh border, reports The New Indian Express on March 30. Wall posters with pictures of some top Maoist leaders carrying cash rewards on their heads ranging from INR 1.31 crore to INR 2.52 crore were found at Mathili, Khairput, Padmagiri and Govindpalli of Malkangiri District. Similar posters were also found in a few other remote areas.
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April - 29 
Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) condemned the reported abduction of workers assigned at Jiri-Tupul railway construction site, reports The Sangai Express on April 30. UTLA ‘general secretary’ T Robert Singson said abduction and physically assaulti
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Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) condemned the reported abduction of workers assigned at Jiri-Tupul railway construction site, reports The Sangai Express on April 30. UTLA ‘general secretary’ T Robert Singson said abduction and physically assaulting workers should be put to an end.
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April - 29 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a ‘militia commander’ were arrested by the Police in Chennapuram forest area in Charla mandal (administrative division) of Khammam District on April 29, reports The Hindu. According to
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a ‘militia commander’ were arrested by the Police in Chennapuram forest area in Charla mandal (administrative division) of Khammam District on April 29, reports The Hindu. According to Police sources, Paddam Kamaiah, Secretary, Revolutionary People's Committee (RPC), Chennapuram and Ravva Bheemaiah, ‘militia commander’ of Bakkachingalapadu of Charla mandal were arrested by a Police team during an anti-Maoist operation in Chennapuram forest area. The detained RPC secretary was allegedly involved in around 50 offences including several murder cases and incidents of arson besides one bank robbery case in Bhadrachalam Division in the last few years.
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April - 29 
Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary on April 29 informed the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) that cadres of Upper Assam Leading Committee (UALC) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoi
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Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary on April 29 informed the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Indian Parliament) that cadres of Upper Assam Leading Committee (UALC) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are involved in anti-dam propaganda campaign over the lower Subansiri mega dam, at Gerukamukh near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, reports Times of India. Anti-dam activists from different organizations of the state have stalled the work of the 2,000 MW project on the Subansiri River since December, 2011. In reply to a question by Anand Sharma, the MoS said, "The UALC is presently operating in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and has been involved in the looting of weapons and extortion activities in the local villages. It has also been engaged in recruitment and training of cadres for the outfit in Assam. These cadres have been involved in extensive propaganda against mega dams in Assam. Against this backdrop, Assam-Arunachal border has emerged as another theatre of Maoist activity." The MoS further said that CPI-Maoist was also trying to set up organizational bases in the northeast with a view to forge ties with other insurgent groups to meet its military requirements. "The outfit has developed close fraternal ties with northeast insurgent groups like Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) of People's Liberation Army (PLA) of Manipur. Both the outfits have agreed upon mutual cooperation in the areas of training, funding, supply of arms and ammunition," he added.
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April - 29 
Vittala Malekudiya and his father, Linganna Malekudiya, have been charged by the Police of having links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports the Hindu on April 30. The first hearing on the case — after the Police filed a charge
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Vittala Malekudiya and his father, Linganna Malekudiya, have been charged by the Police of having links with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports the Hindu on April 30. The first hearing on the case — after the Police filed a charge sheet before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Belthangady, on January 30 — was on April 29. Vittala, a journalism degree holder, and his father were arrested on March 3, 2012 from their house at Kuthlur village in Kudremukh National Park. The Police accused Vittala of holding meetings in Kuthlur and distributing pamphlets issued by Maoists. The Police have charged the two under Section 10 and 13 (3) of the UAPA and Sections 120 and 120 (b) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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April - 29 
A criminal carrying head money of PKR1 million and nominated in at least 31 FIRs in the Police Stations of various Districts was killed in an encounter with the Police in the limits of Hatri Police Station in Hyderabad District on April 29, reported
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A criminal carrying head money of PKR1 million and nominated in at least 31 FIRs in the Police Stations of various Districts was killed in an encounter with the Police in the limits of Hatri Police Station in Hyderabad District on April 29, reported The News. The criminal was identified as Mohammad Ali Hothipoto. His three accomplices, including Iqbal Brohi, Mitho Machi and Mastu Ghalo, managed to escape. The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) in-charge Aslam Langha claimed that Hothipoto was also involved in several high profile kidnappings.
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April - 29 
A suspected gangster, identified as Tahir, was killed by Police in Mochko area of Baldia Town on April 29, reported Dawn. The suspect was allegedly involved in the Shershah carnage that left 14 shopkeepers dead over non-payment of extortion in Octobe
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A suspected gangster, identified as Tahir, was killed by Police in Mochko area of Baldia Town on April 29, reported Dawn. The suspect was allegedly involved in the Shershah carnage that left 14 shopkeepers dead over non-payment of extortion in October 2010.
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April - 29 
An Assistant Professor of the Department of Mass Communication of University of Karachi, identified as Dr Syed Wahidur Rehman (42), was shot dead by four unidentified armed assailants in a targeted attack in Federal B Area of Gulberg Town in provinci
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An Assistant Professor of the Department of Mass Communication of University of Karachi, identified as Dr Syed Wahidur Rehman (42), was shot dead by four unidentified armed assailants in a targeted attack in Federal B Area of Gulberg Town in provincial capital Karachi on April 29, reports The Express Tribune. Rehman received bullet wounds in the face, head and chest. Bullet casings recovered from the scene of the crime indicate that a 9mm pistol was used in the attack. Rehman was popularly known as Yasir Rizvi. Rizvi is a common surname among Shia families. But he was not a Shia. The Police, however, ruled out this possibility. “This is not a sectarian attack nor is this a case of mistaken identity,” said Yousuf Plaza police Station House Officer (SHO) Akram Arain.
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April - 29 
Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif on April 29 said that the recent pattern of target killings in Karachi indicates a design and needs to be checked, adding that all mafias will be eliminated, reports The News. General Raheel di
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Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif on April 29 said that the recent pattern of target killings in Karachi indicates a design and needs to be checked, adding that all mafias will be eliminated, reports The News. General Raheel directed the Intelligence Agencies and Rangers to trace, apprehend and expose the perpetrators as peace in Karachi is a priority for the revival of the city’s economic vibrancy and the well-being of its residents. “The Karachi operation is bringing relief in terms of target killings and extortion. The operation will remain across the board, indiscriminate and will continue till its logical conclusion,” he said.
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April - 29 
FC officials upon receiving intelligence reports arrested three suspected militants in Pasni area of Gwadar District on April 29, reports The Express Tribune. Further investigation is underway.
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FC officials upon receiving intelligence reports arrested three suspected militants in Pasni area of Gwadar District on April 29, reports The Express Tribune. Further investigation is underway.
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April - 29 
Frontier Corps arrested four suspects, including one "most wanted" terrorist during a search operation in Ghahi Khan Chowk near Sariab Road in provincial capital Quetta on April 29, reported The Express Tribune.
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Frontier Corps arrested four suspects, including one "most wanted" terrorist during a search operation in Ghahi Khan Chowk near Sariab Road in provincial capital Quetta on April 29, reported The Express Tribune.
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April - 29 
In a latest update on Sabeen Mahmud's killing, DIG-South Dr Jamil Ahmed while addressing a press conference on April 29 said that she might have been targeted by religious extremists, reports Dawn. “A strong possibility is that Sabeen was targeted by
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In a latest update on Sabeen Mahmud's killing, DIG-South Dr Jamil Ahmed while addressing a press conference on April 29 said that she might have been targeted by religious extremists, reports Dawn. “A strong possibility is that Sabeen was targeted by a banned militant outfit,” he said. In reply to a question, the Police Officer told the media that two years ago, ‘tension’ had been created over Valentine’s Day. He said Sabeen had played a ‘leading role’ in support of observing Valentine’s Day by holding a demonstration on Mai Kolachi Road. Since then, she had been receiving threats from ‘unknown quarters’, he added.
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April - 29 
One more death row convict, identified as Abdul Ghaffor, was hanged till death at the District Jail in Vehari on April 29 (today), reported The News. Ghaffor was handed down death sentence after he was proven guilty of rape and murder of an eight yea
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One more death row convict, identified as Abdul Ghaffor, was hanged till death at the District Jail in Vehari on April 29 (today), reported The News. Ghaffor was handed down death sentence after he was proven guilty of rape and murder of an eight year old girl in 1991. His appeal of clemency was rejected by the President of Pakistan on April 6, 2015.
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April - 29 
The Intelligence Agencies personnel arrested four militants belonging to Mohmand Agency Chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Mir Khan, Abdul Rehman, Zarab Khan and Ameer Khan, and recovered suicide jackets, huge cache of modern
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The Intelligence Agencies personnel arrested four militants belonging to Mohmand Agency Chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Mir Khan, Abdul Rehman, Zarab Khan and Ameer Khan, and recovered suicide jackets, huge cache of modern weaponry and explosive material from their possession during a crackdown in Youhanabad area of provincial capital Lahore on April 29, reports Daily Times. The arrested terrorists were shifted to an undisclosed location for further.
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April - 29 
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on April 29 completed their primary probe against Habiganj District Razakar brothers Mohibur Rahman alias Boro Miah and Mozibur Rahman alias Angur Miah, reports The Independent. Mohibur and his brother Mozibur were
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International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on April 29 completed their primary probe against Habiganj District Razakar brothers Mohibur Rahman alias Boro Miah and Mozibur Rahman alias Angur Miah, reports The Independent. Mohibur and his brother Mozibur were arrested on February 10, 2015, soon after the tribunal issued arrest warrant against them. According to the investigation agency, the duo raised a gang of Razakars in Baniachang sub-District and established a camp in the locality. They raided the houses of Freedom Fighters and pro-Liberation people, carried out monstrous crimes like killing, raping, looting valuables and arson.
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April - 30 
A wall poster, ostensibly put by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), created a flutter in Police and political circles in Medak District on April 30, reports The Times of India. The poster, which listed a charter of 10 demands, was past
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A wall poster, ostensibly put by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), created a flutter in Police and political circles in Medak District on April 30, reports The Times of India. The poster, which listed a charter of 10 demands, was pasted on the wall of the revenue divisional office in Siddipet town and was purportedly issued by the Maoist Telangana state ‘spokesperson’ Jagan. The demands in the poster include free transport of silt from lakes to agricultural fields under the ongoing Mission Kakatiya programme, payment of pension to all beedi (Indian cigarette filled with tobacco flake) workers irrespective of the provident fund facility, and transparency in the distribution of land to Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Backward Castes (BCs) in the State.
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April - 30 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on April 30 gunned down a Pakistani intruder when he entered inside the Indian Territory at Border Pillar No. 189 near Border out Post of Chillayari in Samba District, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources sa
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on April 30 gunned down a Pakistani intruder when he entered inside the Indian Territory at Border Pillar No. 189 near Border out Post of Chillayari in Samba District, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that the BSF personnel observed movement of a Pakistani infiltrator at 8.50 am at Chillayari post and asked him to surrender. As the intruder came about 20 meters inside the Indian Territory and didn’t stop despite the warning, the BSF personnel of 9th battalion opened firing killing him on spot. During frisking, BSF personnel recovered three Pakistani identity cards from his possession, which revealed his identity as Amanat Ali (32), son of Rashid Ahmad, a resident of Sarya Rambri in Narowal District. The identity card showed that he was working in Sublime Soccer Private Limited at Daska Road of Sialkot District as stitcher.
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April - 30 
Despite an additional district and sessions court in the Karnataka town of Hubli on April 30 acquitting 17 Muslim youths on charges of terrorism and criminal conspiracy for their association with the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIM
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Despite an additional district and sessions court in the Karnataka town of Hubli on April 30 acquitting 17 Muslim youths on charges of terrorism and criminal conspiracy for their association with the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), only three of them will walk free since the others are under trial in cases registered in other parts of India, reports The Indian Express. Yahya Kamukutty, Allah Baksh Yadawad and Syed Sadiq Sameer will be freed after sessions court judge Gopal Krishna Kolli gave the 17 men the “benefit of doubt” seven years after their arrests. Among the other 14 acquitted, as many as 12, including alleged senior SIMI leaders Safdar Nagori and Kamruddin Nagori, Peedical Shibly and Shaduly, Raziuddin Nasir are still facing trial in the 2007 Wagamon (Idukki District, Kerala) SIMI training camp case and the 2013 attempt to escape from the Sabarmati Jail in Gujarat.
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April - 30 
In a bid to solve the issue of armed conflicts in the North East region, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) will create opportunities for misguided youths to come back and join the mainstream, reports The Shillong Times on May 1. Union Ministe
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In a bid to solve the issue of armed conflicts in the North East region, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) will create opportunities for misguided youths to come back and join the mainstream, reports The Shillong Times on May 1. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, asserted that Security Forces (SFs) will have to respond accordingly against those who are under the influence of external forces and try to de-stabilize the society. He affirmed that the policy of the Union Government is to open channels to enable the misguided youths to return to the mainstream. The Sentinel further adds that the Government of India (GoI) while is addressing the problem of insurgency, it is focusing upon development as the core issue. The minister stated “These armed struggles have resulted from a feeling of isolation and alienation.” “Once it is removed, I am hoping everybody in the North-eastern region will join the mainstream.”
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April - 30 
On April 30, a former militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Mughato was killed in a factional clash near two and a half mile in Dimapur, reports Nagaland Post. Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NS
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On April 30, a former militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Mughato was killed in a factional clash near two and a half mile in Dimapur, reports Nagaland Post. Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) admitted that they were involved in the killing, stating that he was a “habitual defector”, who had defected to NSCN-K with arms belonging to NSNC-KK.
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April - 30 
The Shillong Times reports on May 1 that Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP) slammed the Meghalaya Government for repeatedly changing its stand on the proposed peace talks with Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC). HSPDP vice presi
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The Shillong Times reports on May 1 that Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP) slammed the Meghalaya Government for repeatedly changing its stand on the proposed peace talks with Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC). HSPDP vice president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit stated that “If the Government is eager to have a dialogue with a dangerous organization like the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) which continues to kill people in Garo Hills, I do not see any difficulty in inviting the HNLC for talks even if they have only five to ten members”.
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April - 30 
The Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) of the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Police, the ‘Q’ Branch Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Tamil Nadu Police arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Rupesh
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The Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) of the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Police, the ‘Q’ Branch Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Tamil Nadu Police arrested five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Rupesh alias Jogi, his wife Shyna, Anoop, Eswaran and Kannan, at Karumathampatti in Coimbatore District on April 30, reports The Hindu on May 5. Rupesh headed the recently formed Western Ghats Special Zonal Committee, Police sources said. “It is a big catch. Rupesh was leading Maoist operations in the tri-junction (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala) and involved in the attacks on forest establishments in Kerala and also on some MNC retail outlets. His wife Shyna was working as clerk in the Kerala High Court and later joined the Maoists,” a Police official told The Hindu.
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April - 30 
The Telegraph reports that on May 1, four suspected militants of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) were killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles (AR), at Kapning in Tamenglong District. Nagaland Post further adds tha
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The Telegraph reports that on May 1, four suspected militants of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) were killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles (AR), at Kapning in Tamenglong District. Nagaland Post further adds that three of the militants have been identified as ‘captain’ Hiutingo, ‘corporal’ Tichulung and Chunthallung. The Security Forces (SFs) recovered two AK Rifles and one 9mm pistol with several rounds of ammunition.
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April - 30 
The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on April 30 appealed to the insurgent groups of the North East region to shun violence and join the mainstream, reports The Sentinel. He stated that “The Centre is committed for all-round d
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The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on April 30 appealed to the insurgent groups of the North East region to shun violence and join the mainstream, reports The Sentinel. He stated that “The Centre is committed for all-round development of the region and accordingly constituted the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), especially for the NE states to accelerate the pace of development at par with rest of the country.”
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April - 30 
A tribal elder along with his guard was shot dead while his two other gunmen sustained injuries in a firing attack in the Kechi Baig area of Sariab in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on March 30, reports The News. According to Station
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A tribal elder along with his guard was shot dead while his two other gunmen sustained injuries in a firing attack in the Kechi Baig area of Sariab in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on March 30, reports The News. According to Station House Officer (SHO) of Kechi Baig, Ashiq Khattak, unidentified assailants riding on a motorbike opened indiscriminate firing on a vehicle in Kechi Baig and fled from the scene. “As result of the intense firing Mir Zahir Rind and his Levis guard Abdul Malik Rind were killed on the spot and his two other guards sustained serious bullet injuries,” the SHO added.
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April - 30 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) jailed 10 persons for 25 years each on April 30 for involvement in the October 9, 2012 shooting of teenage activist Malala Yousafzai, targeted for her campaign against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) efforts to deny gir
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) jailed 10 persons for 25 years each on April 30 for involvement in the October 9, 2012 shooting of teenage activist Malala Yousafzai, targeted for her campaign against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) efforts to deny girls education, reports Daily Times. “Judge Amin Kundi in his verdict gave 25 years jail to all of these people,” said a court official in Swat, where the 10 were convicted by ATC. They were the first convictions for the attack.
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April - 30 
An unnamed top security official on April 30 said that the Federal Government is seeking to approach five countries and the United Nations (UN) for the extradition of top Baloch insurgents accused of fomenting unrest in Balochistan, as the security a
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An unnamed top security official on April 30 said that the Federal Government is seeking to approach five countries and the United Nations (UN) for the extradition of top Baloch insurgents accused of fomenting unrest in Balochistan, as the security agencies have identified 161 training camps of insurgents, nearly two dozen of them are believed to be located in Afghanistan and two in Iran, reported The Express Tribune. “We are taking up the issue of Baloch insurgents with five countries [India, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Iran and Afghanistan],” said the official, adding that Dr Allah Nazar, Hyrbyair Marri, Brahumdagh Bugti, Javed Mengal and some other wanted insurgents are commanding their fighters in the province. He further said, “The Afghan Government has assured Pakistan its full support to stop Baloch insurgents from operating from its soil,” adding, “Pakistan is considering taking up the issue of Indian involvement in Balochistan unrest at the United Nations.” The official also said that the Government has requested Iran through its Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Qashqavi to make maximum efforts to block the influence of some Baloch separatists operating from Iranian soil. “We have expanded the military operation in Balochistan,” the official said, adding that the paramilitary Frontier Corps is assisting the military in targeted operations against separatists. According to details, Hyrbyair Marri, the head of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), has been living in self-exile in the United Kingdom (UK) where he has been granted political asylum. Brahumdagh Bugti, the founder of the Baloch Republican Army (BRA), has been living in Switzerland seeking political asylum.
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April - 30 
At least three persons, including two Police officials, were killed on April 30 when former Interior Minister Aftab Sherpao’s convoy came under a suicide attack in the Umarzai town of Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The Nation. The
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At least three persons, including two Police officials, were killed on April 30 when former Interior Minister Aftab Sherpao’s convoy came under a suicide attack in the Umarzai town of Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The Nation. The minister remained safe. According to officials and eyewitnesses, Sherpao was attacked as soon as he left the venue of a public meeting. When the suicide bomber tried coming close to Sherpao, Police officials shot him dead. However, the explosives attached to his body detonated killing two Police officials. Three people were also injured in the attack. This is the fourth attack on Sherpao in recent years.
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April - 30 
Five soldiers, a captain among them, and 27 militants were killed in clashes in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 30, reports Dawn. According to security sources, soldiers were entering militants’ st
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Five soldiers, a captain among them, and 27 militants were killed in clashes in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 30, reports Dawn. According to security sources, soldiers were entering militants’ strongholds when an intense ground battle took place. The officer who had lost his life in the line of duty was identified as captain Ajmal. With ground offensives continuing in parts of Tirah valley for the fourth consecutive day on April 30, Security Forces (SFs) entered Garhi Kamar Khel, Nakai Malikdin Khel, Zarmanza in Sikandar Khel and Dwa Thoe, Tangu, Mehraban Kalay, Khaeyst, Tharkho Kas, Mailu, Thor Darra and Malakabad localities in Kukikhel area. All these areas had been under the control of Tariq Afridi group of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) since 2010.
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April - 30 
While announcing the arrest of two terror suspects, Tahir alias Lamba and Mama Junaid, Malir-District Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rao Anwar on April 30 claimed that they were both members of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and also worked fo
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While announcing the arrest of two terror suspects, Tahir alias Lamba and Mama Junaid, Malir-District Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rao Anwar on April 30 claimed that they were both members of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and also worked for Indian spy agency Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), reports Dawn. He further said that they were sent to India for training in the past. “MQM is a terrorist organization and it should be banned,” SSP Anwar said, while narrating that members of MQM went to India through Indian-held Kashmir where they were trained there by R&AW and to come back to Pakistan to spread terror. "We have solid evidence to prove these allegations. The two people we arrested have confessed all of this and they are ashamed of their activities. We recovered a large amount of explosives, hand grenades, 9mm pistols from these suspects. We will investigate further during the remand," he said, adding, “MQM is spreading terror in the guise of a political party, and all the senior leaders of MQM including its chief Altaf Hussain are involved in spreading terror in the country.” He further alleged that Zulfiqar Haider and Nadeem Nusrat, the deputy convener of MQM, have been funding these terrorist activities from London. Adding to the SSP's allegations, The News reported the statement of the death-row prisoner and former MQM worker Saulat Mirza, which was recorded a few days ago with the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), that MQM had links with India’s intelligence agency R&AW. According to the JIT report, Mirza said that funding to MQM came from R&AW. The report says that Mirza confessed to killing 13 people before the JIT and yet he was implicated in two murders only. Soon after, MQM leader Haider Abbas Rizvi, while addressing a press conference at MQM headquarters Nine Zero in Karachi on April 30, categorically denounced "baseless allegations" levelled against the party by SSP Malir Anwar Rao, reported Dawn. Later, hours after his allegations on April 30, SSP Malir Rao Anwar was suspended, reports The Express Tribune. Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah took notice of this unusual press conference and abuse of authority, following which Inspector General (IG) Sindh suspended SSP Rao and ordered him to report to the Central Police Office. Meanwhile, SSP East Peer Muhammad Shah has been given additional charge of District Malir.
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A Dhaka court on April 30 indicted 65 leaders and cadres Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in a case of vandalism and arson at Motijheel area in Dhaka city, reports Dhaka Tribune. Metropolitan Magistrate Tariq Moi
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A Dhaka court on April 30 indicted 65 leaders and cadres Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in a case of vandalism and arson at Motijheel area in Dhaka city, reports Dhaka Tribune. Metropolitan Magistrate Tariq Moinul Islam Bhuiyan framed the charges against the accused and fixed June 10 to start the trial. On November 5, 2012, the JeI-ICS leaders and cadres brought out a procession demanding release of their top leaders who were arrested on charges of War Crimes. A clash occurred between them and Police that day, where at least 50 people were injured. On November 13, 2012, Sub-Inspector Mofizur Rahman submitted the charge sheet against them at the court in Dhaka city.
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Five Dutch nationals of Sri Lankan origin have been jailed for between nineteen months and six years three months for raising money for Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page on May 1. The appeal court ruled the five, who range
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Five Dutch nationals of Sri Lankan origin have been jailed for between nineteen months and six years three months for raising money for Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page on May 1. The appeal court ruled the five, who range in age from 43 to 60, were members of the LTTE and had raised money for the terror group between 2003 and 2010. The charges involved threatening people who refused to make donations and organizing illegal lotteries, the court said.
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*Data till , June 08, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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